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<QSN> According to the author, research into the influence of geography and climate should _ . <ANS> go much deeper

<distractor> focus on some unknown aspects <distractor> be pursued on a larger scale <distractor> be carried out within a larger scope

<QSN> The author hopes that studies on the influence of geographical environment will enable us to _ <ANS> gain an insight into its influence on mankind

<distractor> generalize better about types of people <distractor> find better water supplies <distractor> live to a ripe old age

<QSN> According to the passage, obesity is directly linked to _ . <ANS> sugar-sweetened soft drinks

<distractor> high-salt foods <distractor> high blood pressure <distractor> strokes and heart attacks

<QSN> Compared with previous studies, the recent one found that _ . <ANS> a lower-salt diet may mean less sugar-sweetened soft drink consumption

<distractor> a low-salt diet keeps children out of high blood pressure <distractor> children face the risk of having strokes and heart attacks <distractor> low-salt food products do not do harm to people's health

<QSN> Which of the following statements would Dr He agree to? <ANS> A low-salt diet may prevent both high blood pressure and obesity.

<distractor> The less salt people eat, the healthier people become. <distractor> Children should reduce fluid intake in their daily life. <distractor> No high-salt food products will be available in shops.

<QSN> After reading the passage, who should take effective action? <ANS> Parents.

<distractor> Children. <distractor> Doctors. <distractor> Researchers.

<QSN> How many ways does the phrase "to face the music" comes from? <ANS> 3.

<distractor> 1. <distractor> 2. <distractor> 4.

<QSN> What's the meaning of "to face the music"? <ANS> To face something far less pleasant.

<distractor> To face the stage. <distractor> To face the back of one's horse. <distractor> To face one's leader.

<QSN> We learn from the passage that the author _ . <ANS> held.a positive attitude towards an active life

<distractor> was a wealthy person in the community <distractor> was fond of associating with celebrities <distractor> kept a secret of the reason why he was so impressed

<QSN> What is implied in the passage by the writer? <ANS> If you cease to struggle,you cease to live.

<distractor> To use wealth properly,eat,drink and be merry. <distractor> Where there is a will,there is a wav. <distractor> As life is but like a dream,a man is like a fruit tree.

<QSN> The passage above is most probably taken from _ . <ANS> an autobiography

<distractor> a photography book <distractor> a science fiction <distractor> a USA travel brochure

<QSN> Where are these trips? <ANS> In a park in the mountains.

<distractor> In a large city. <distractor> In a special kind of zoo. <distractor> In three different countries.

<QSN> Which of the following is NOT necessary for the three trips? <ANS> A sleeping bag.

<distractor> Good walking shoes. <distractor> A pair of glasses. <distractor> Food and water.

<QSN> What is the best title for the passage? <ANS> Discovery Trips in the Blue Mountains

<distractor> Adventure Travel in America <distractor> Interesting Trips in the East of the USA <distractor> Hunting around the Great Mountains

<QSN> Motorists to the south were advised to _ . <ANS> travel by Jalan Hisamuddin

<distractor> return home <distractor> stay at home in Jalan Hisamuddin <distractor> move to higher ground

<QSN> The flood victims first escaped to _ . <ANS> higher ground

<distractor> the nearby town <distractor> Jalan Hisamuddin <distractor> Tulang

<QSN> The people are staying _ . <ANS> in Tulang

<distractor> at a newspaper office <distractor> at a police station <distractor> on their roof tops

<QSN> The flood is expected to _ . <ANS> get worse

<distractor> go down <distractor> cause more rain <distractor> kill more people

<QSN> Which of the following is true according to the passage? <ANS> Marco spent about six years on the way to China and back to Venice.

<distractor> Soon after his mother's death, Marco was raised by his father. <distractor> Marco died at the age of 70 in the church of San Lorenzo in Venice. <distractor> Marco was born into a very poor family but died in wealth.

<QSN> The passage is most probably taken from _ . <ANS> a history book

<distractor> a newspaper <distractor> a geography book <distractor> a traveler's guide

<QSN> How does the author advise kids to keep in touch with relatives? <ANS> Make written communication.

<distractor> Make a dialogue with each other. <distractor> Learn skills from them. <distractor> Read a catalogue together.

<QSN> What may be the best title for the text? <ANS> Finding reading moments

<distractor> Reading approaches <distractor> Encouraging kids to read <distractor> What reading means to kids

<QSN> The boy looked forward to meeting the author because _ . <ANS> he was one of the author's fans

<distractor> he wanted to get to the Olympics and win a medal <distractor> he was also good at weight lifting <distractor> he admired the author for his courage very much

<QSN> From the passage we learn that _ . <ANS> Matthew was an optimistic and determined boy

<distractor> Matthew was an athlete <distractor> The author used to have the same disease as Matthew had <distractor> Matthew became a champion before he died

<QSN> Matthew didn't accept the author's medal because _ . <ANS> he would not be pitied by others

<distractor> he thought it was too expensive <distractor> he was sure that he could win one in the future <distractor> he thought it was of no use to him as he would die soon

<QSN> What would be the best title for this passage? <ANS> A real champion.

<distractor> A sick boy. <distractor> A special friend. <distractor> A famous athlete.

<QSN> We can learn from the article that _ . <ANS> Karni's findings are based on comparisons between two groups of participants

<distractor> the new research has discovered the memory process during the sleep <distractor> taking a nap helps improve both long-term and short-term memories <distractor> people who take a nap will never forget "how to" skills once they are learned

<QSN> The text is most probably taken from _ . <ANS> a science site

<distractor> a newspaper report <distractor> a library guide <distractor> a project handbook

<QSN> The text mainly tells us _ . <ANS> digital tools bring about benefits and problems

<distractor> all the students use digital tools <distractor> the Internet is playing a key role <distractor> teachers encourage using digital tools

<QSN> Some students don't tend to work hard because <ANS> they can get answers on the Internet quickly

<distractor> printed books and libraries around aren't enough <distractor> the Internet can't make students concentrate <distractor> they can copy each others' work without being punished

<QSN> When the earthquake attacked the area, most people there were unlikely to _ . <ANS> sleep in bed

<distractor> work in the fields <distractor> walk in the streets <distractor> stay at home

<QSN> The report shows that about nine earthquakes in the past ten years are measured over _ on the Richter scale. <ANS> 7

<distractor> 5 <distractor> 9 <distractor> 6

<QSN> It can be inferred from the report that the damage caused by the earthquakes could be much less heavy if _ . <ANS> the people had been warned earlier

<distractor> all the people stayed outside <distractor> the earthquake happened at midnight <distractor> the earthquake scale was lower than 6. 2 only

<QSN> Which of the following can be reasonable except _ . <ANS> Nothing can be done on earthquakes

<distractor> We can not stop earthquakes <distractor> Scientists are working hard at the researches on earthquakes <distractor> We can do our best to have fewer damages than ever

<QSN> Why has the author's mother always kept the notepad and pencil in the kitchen? <ANS> To write down a flash of inspiration.

<distractor> To leave messages. <distractor> To list her everyday tasks. <distractor> To note down maths problems.

<QSN> What is the author's original opinion about the wooden stand? <ANS> It needs to be replaced by a better one.

<distractor> It has great value for the family. <distractor> It brings her back to her lonely childhood. <distractor> It should be passed on to the next generation.

<QSN> The author feels embarrassed for _ . <ANS> not making good use of time as her mother did

<distractor> blaming her mother wrongly <distractor> giving her mother a lot of trouble <distractor> not making any breakthrough in her field

<QSN> In the author's mind, her mother is _ . <ANS> keen on her research

<distractor> strange in behaviour <distractor> fond of collecting old things <distractor> careless about her appearance

<QSN> Alexander and his troops traveled and fought probably _ then. <ANS> on their horses

<distractor> by ship <distractor> by simple truck <distractor> on foot

<QSN> Which of the following statements is TRUE? <ANS> Alexander was very ready to listen to anybody including his officers and soldiers.

<distractor> He died in his late thirties. <distractor> Bucephalus was probably a big ship. <distractor> He conquered all the countries then known in the world.

<QSN> What's the best title of this passage? <ANS> Alexander the Great

<distractor> How Alexander the Great Became King? <distractor> Great Tragedy <distractor> Good Education Makes a Great Man

<QSN> Which of the following is the most effective in building abdominal muscles? <ANS> Captain's Chair.

<distractor> Torso Track. <distractor> Ab-Doer. <distractor> Body Shaper-Q8SP.

<QSN> According to the author, it's difficult for many Americans to get visible firm abdominal muscles mainly because _ . <ANS> how big their muscles will be is determined by birth

<distractor> they change their exercise routine regularly <distractor> injuries interrupt their exercise frequently <distractor> they do not put in enough efforts

<QSN> The author convinces the readers by _ . <ANS> presenting findings of researches

<distractor> describing successful cases <distractor> offering comments directly from exercisers <distractor> comparing advertisements of products

<QSN> What's the main purpose of this passage? <ANS> To promote proven exercise techniques and to advise against false advertisements.

<distractor> To sponsor rich healthy lifestyle based on advanced product research. <distractor> To indicate that diet and exercises are necessary factors for a fit midsection. <distractor> To research and develop in order to create the perfect stomach and exercise machine.

<QSN> What's the main idea of the passage? <ANS> The Maldives is considering ways to fight against the global warming.

<distractor> The Maldives plans to build floating homes for the rising sea level. <distractor> The Maldives's president signed a deal with a Dutch company. <distractor> The Maldives staged the first underwater cabinet meeting.

<QSN> Which statement is true about the Hulhumale? <ANS> The Hulhumale is an artificial island to be built near the capital.

<distractor> The Hulhumale is a natural island near the capital of Male. <distractor> The Hulhumale was built in 1997 and has settled over 30,000 people. <distractor> The Hulhumale is protected by a 30-million-dollar sea wall.

<QSN> Which of the following is NOT Nasheed's idea? _ <ANS> To build more artificial islands for people to settle there.

<distractor> To purchase land elsewhere in the world to help Maldivians to relocate if their homes are flooded. <distractor> To make his nation a model for the rest of the world by becoming "carbon neutral" by 2020 <distractor> To stop using fossil fuel and power all vehicles and buildings from "green" sources.

<QSN> The author believes that the increased size of the human population results from _ . <ANS> a decrease in death rates

<distractor> an increase in birthrates <distractor> the industrial development <distractor> childhood diseases

<QSN> It can be inferred from the passage that in hunting and gathering cultures _ . <ANS> the survival of infants was less important than that of their parents in times of starvation

<distractor> it was a moral responsibility for the families to keep alive the aged people who could not work <distractor> old people were given the task of <distractor> death was celebrated as a time of rejoicing for an individual

<QSN> According to the passage, which of the following statements about the old people in the United States is true? <ANS> Many of them live on social security money which is hardly enough.

<distractor> Minority of them remain in a state of near poverty after their retirement. <distractor> Many nursing homes are sponsored by religious and nonprofit groups. <distractor> Older people have wealth or private insurance if they have a serious illness.

<QSN> Regina's plan is to be _ in the future. <ANS> a nurse

<distractor> an animal trainer <distractor> a horse rider <distractor> a farmer

<QSN> The passage mainly talks about _ . <ANS> a German girl training a cow successfully

<distractor> a cow performing in a horse competition <distractor> the way of gaining friendship from a cow <distractor> the efforts of a cow to adapt to riding equipment

<QSN> According to the passage, Teary Joe _ . <ANS> relied on others' sympathy before

<distractor> was joyful in his life <distractor> hated working hard <distractor> was a naughty boy

<QSN> Teary Joe sadly walked away because he _ . <ANS> got everything he wanted without delight

<distractor> considered that Pipo was very poor <distractor> realized he shouldn't change his life style <distractor> didn't get delicious cake for supper

<QSN> Joe's attitude towards Pipo's getting things by making efforts was _ . <ANS> agreeable

<distractor> ridiculous <distractor> faulty <distractor> doubtful

<QSN> What can be inferred about Teary Joe? <ANS> He was greatly influenced by Pipo.

<distractor> He doesn't have home and is poor. <distractor> He still prefers crying to getting things. <distractor> He built up true friendship with Pipo.

<QSN> The Award Ceremony will be held on _ . <ANS> on 12 December in New York

<distractor> on 12 November in New York <distractor> on 12 December in Washington <distractor> on 12 November in Washington

<QSN> According to Janice Min, _ . <ANS> Taylor Swift is worthwhile to be given the award a second time

<distractor> Taylor Swift is a seven-time Grammy winner and the best-selling digital music artist of all time <distractor> Taylor Swift appeared in the performed in the Radio 1 Live Lounge <distractor> Taylor Swift would be performing on The X Factor results show this weekend.

<QSN> According to the text, if you're the CEO of Bai Du you can be called _ . <ANS> the brains behind Bai Du

<distractor> Bai Du's brain trust <distractor> the brain drain of Bai Du <distractor> the organ of Bai Du

<QSN> Why did Roosevelt successfully win the election? <ANS> Because he got his brain trust.

<distractor> Because he was smart at giving advice. <distractor> Because word experts were popular. <distractor> Because he was the brains behind America.

<QSN> Which of the following expression is always used in a negative way? <ANS> Brainwash

<distractor> Brain trust <distractor> Brain drain <distractor> Brainstorm

<QSN> If you are interested in cooking, you can go to _ . <ANS> Saxon Youth Club

<distractor> Peterborough Museum <distractor> Houghton Mill <distractor> Farmland Museum

<QSN> You want to watch the new play with your parents, so it will cost you _ . <ANS> PS20

<distractor> PS7 <distractor> PS17 <distractor> PS27

<QSN> Which of the following activities needs parents' company? <ANS> Playing farmland games.

<distractor> Watching a new play. <distractor> Competing in spots activities. <distractor> Visiting the dinosaur exhibition.

<QSN> What is the text mainly about? <ANS> A charity dinner held in Beijing by Mr. Buffett and Mr. Gates.

<distractor> A brief analysis of future philanthropy. <distractor> The development of Chinese philanthropy. <distractor> An introduction on Mr. Buffett and Mr. Gates' trip in China.

<QSN> We can learn from the text that _ . <ANS> China has the largest number of dollar billionaires in Asia

<distractor> many people have promised to donate money at dinner <distractor> Beijing will be the last stop of their philanthropic trip <distractor> the Chinese news media published the complete guest list of the dinner

<QSN> Performing drama is likely to help children _ . <ANS> become more confident in themselves

<distractor> invent something useful <distractor> imagine anything they like <distractor> develop an interest in doing experiments

<QSN> When did the European Commission say that English is not enough by itself for trade? <ANS> Last month.

<distractor> Last week. <distractor> On Dec. 20, 2006. <distractor> On Apr. 1, 2007.

<QSN> Which language is NOT mentioned in the passage? <ANS> Japanese.

<distractor> Spanish. <distractor> French. <distractor> Russian.

<QSN> What about English in Brussels? <ANS> English is increasingly eclipsing French.

<distractor> Many people are studying English. <distractor> English is not studied by university students. <distractor> Most of people are interested in Russian.

<QSN> What is the best title for the passage? <ANS> Do Study Many Languages besides English

<distractor> Don't Ignore That Study <distractor> Pay much Attention to English <distractor> The Other Language Is More Important than English

<QSN> Which of the following is Not mentioned? <ANS> A great many rabbits eat too much trees.

<distractor> Rabbits make too much caves. <distractor> The surface is destroyed a lot by rabbits. <distractor> The birth rate of the rabbits is high.

<QSN> What reduced the number of the rabbits? <ANS> Disease

<distractor> Hunting <distractor> Poisoning <distractor> Flood.

<QSN> Australia once fought against _ . <ANS> rabbits and red foxes

<distractor> sheep and rabbits <distractor> birds and red foxes <distractor> lambs and rabbits

<QSN> According to the passage,children without experiencing nature will _ . <ANS> be less healthy both physically and mentally

<distractor> keep a high sense of wonder <distractor> be over-protected by their parents <distractor> change wild places and creatures for the better

<QSN> According to the author,children's breaking an arm is _ . <ANS> the natural experience in their growing up

<distractor> the fault on the part of their parents <distractor> the result of their own carelessness in play <distractor> the effect of their repetitive stress from computers

<QSN> In writing this passage,the author mainly intends to _ . <ANS> show his concern about children's lack of experience in nature

<distractor> blame children for getting lost in computer games <distractor> encourage children to protect parks from encroachment <distractor> inspire children to keep the sense of wonder about things around

<QSN> The Sahara Festival is a festival which _ . <ANS> is attended mainly by the people in the Sahara.

<distractor> has a very long history in North Africa. <distractor> is held in the same place on the same day. <distractor> is celebrated mostly by travelers from different countries.

<QSN> Before the races begin, _ take part in the activities during the opening ceremonies. <ANS> musicians, officials, camels and horses

<distractor> musicians, dancers, horses and hares <distractor> camel riders, musicians, dogs and hares <distractor> horsemen, dancers, camels and dogs

<QSN> This passage mainly tells readers _ <ANS> what happens on the opening day of the Sahara Festival

<distractor> how people celebrate during the three-day Sahara Festival <distractor> what takes place at the closing ceremonies of the Sahara Festival <distractor> how animals race on the first and the last days of the Sahara Festival

<QSN> Which tops second among the annoying expression according to the passage?' <ANS> You know.

<distractor> Whatever. <distractor> Anyway. <distractor> It is what it is.

<QSN> What can we know about the word "whatever"? <ANS> Almost half of the Americans surveyed disliked it.

<distractor> It became popular because of Nirvana. <distractor> It can be commonly used at the beginning of an agreement. <distractor> Old people like it while young people don't.

<QSN> In Adams' opinion, the reason why "whatever",was judged more annoying may be that . _ <ANS> it carries certain negative meaning sometimes

<distractor> most of the people don't like it <distractor> it can be used in place of other neutral phrases <distractor> the poor don't like it

<QSN> Which of the following statements is true? <ANS> Adams is not only a writer but also a professor.

<distractor> "Whatever" is a signal of concern. <distractor> Adams is angry at the word "whatever" <distractor> "Whatever" will be replaced by "You know".

<QSN> If you want to send or receive an email, you should first _ . <ANS> apply for a mailbox

<distractor> write to the ISPs <distractor> fill in a form <distractor> go to the post office

<QSN> Here is an email address ecpjyb@ecp.com.cn. What is the name of the mailbox? <ANS> ecpjyb

<distractor> ecp. <distractor> ecp.com.cn <distractor> com.cn

<QSN> The writer mainly wants to tell us how to _ in this passage. <ANS> set up a free email-box

<distractor> send or receive a letter by email <distractor> set up one's email address <distractor> read the email on any computer in the world

<QSN> If Johnny wants to read comic books, not textbooks, he needs to read _ . <ANS> Expect to work.

<distractor> Do today's work today. <distractor> Plan your time. <distractor> Don't be too disappointed if things sometimes go badly.

<QSN> According to the passage, which of the following statements is Not true? <ANS> You won't make good progress unless you set big targets

<distractor> If you are not interested in things at school, you are likely to feel bored. <distractor> It's not a shame to have problems and need help sometimes. <distractor> Having enough food and sleep will help us study better.

<QSN> Why do you think the writer thinks it is good to put up your hand in class? <ANS> Because it means that you will enjoy school and learn more.

<distractor> Because you will impress your teacher most this way. <distractor> Because other students will admire you. <distractor> Because your parents will feel happy if you do so.

<QSN> People enter the world of fantasy for the following reasons EXCEPT that _ . <ANS> the world of fantasy frightens us

<distractor> the real world is often disappointing <distractor> we can find happy endings there <distractor> we can always have our wishes fulfilled

<QSN> Superman, Peter Pan, and Harry Potter have charmed many people, because _ . <ANS> they possess powers that ordinary people don't have

<distractor> the bad guys always have the upper hand <distractor> they end up getting married to beautiful princesses <distractor> their solutions are anything but magical

<QSN> This article about fantasy literature is intended to _ . <ANS> explain why people like to read it

<distractor> criticize its unrealistic concepts <distractor> ridicule those people reading it <distractor> teach people to avoid disasters

<QSN> Which kind of weekend diet does the greatest harm? <ANS> Snacking between the meals.

<distractor> Having a big meal with family and friends. <distractor> Drinking a lot. <distractor> Having fattening takeaways

<QSN> According to the passage, those who try to lose weight _ . <ANS> get their efforts to lose weight ruined by over-eating on weekends

<distractor> intake more calories on weekdays than on weekends <distractor> always have bad weekends due to their intention to lose weight <distractor> keep wide aware of their desire to lose weight by keeping a strict diet

<QSN> What is the main idea of the text? <ANS> Weekends are vital for diets.

<distractor> What the 5:2 diet is. <distractor> The proper way to lose weight. <distractor> People's weekly calorie intake is changing.

<QSN> What is the author's purpose in writing this article? <ANS> To report new findings about migrating birds' "V" formations.

<distractor> To explain how birds benefit from migration. <distractor> To introduce how migrating birds find their way. <distractor> To tell some applications of migrating birds' "V" formations.

<QSN> According to the recent study, when birds migrate _ . <ANS> they form the shape of a "V" to make best use of the lifting effect

<distractor> they don't change their lead birds during the whole journey <distractor> they fly in "V" formations to protect themselves against enemies <distractor> the air they stir around makes it hard for the birds behind to fly fast

<QSN> What is the significance of the new study according to this article? <ANS> It might inspire aircraft companies to think of ways to improve efficiency.

<distractor> It has proved that the "V" formation can improve in efficiency in many fields, <distractor> It has led scientists to discover that birds' heart rates go down when they fly in a "V". <distractor> It shows that the best formation of jet fighters in battle should be a "V" formation.