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<QSN> If you want to eat in a popular restaurant, the author of the passage suggests that _ . <ANS> you book a table beforehand and check to be properly dressed

<distractor> you book a table beforehand <distractor> you go with a friend <distractor> you just show up any time you want

<QSN> Good eating manners do NOT include _ . <ANS> making sounds to show how much you enjoy food

<distractor> eating at a proper pace <distractor> showing some interest to your friend when dining <distractor> placing a napkin on your lap

<QSN> We can infer from the passage that _ . <ANS> the writer of the passage favors those dining manners

<distractor> the writer of the passage is not a Chinese <distractor> toothpick is available in the restroom <distractor> toothpick is not to be found on a dinner table

<QSN> The passage is mainly about _ . <ANS> dining manners

<distractor> an expensive restaurant <distractor> what to dress <distractor> what to eat

<QSN> Why do people naturally expect that doctors should be well-paid? <ANS> They have studied for years to get qualified.

<distractor> Their work requires greater intelligence. <distractor> They are under constant pressure at work. <distractor> They work harder than most other people.

<QSN> Which of the following statements would the author agree? <ANS> People should find a proper ratio between high and low pay.

<distractor> It's difficult to define the social value of a job. <distractor> The market will decide what the right pay is for a job. <distractor> Those receiving high salary should carry heavy responsibilities.

<QSN> This passage is about _ <ANS> Lincoln's favorite story

<distractor> a stranger and his strange knife <distractor> meeting stranger in a train <distractor> Lincoln's favorite penknife

<QSN> From the story we can infer that the stranger in the train _ <ANS> was not handsome

<distractor> liked to make friends <distractor> liked to tell jokes <distractor> collected penknives

<QSN> Lincoln was given the pocketknife for _ <ANS> his appearance

<distractor> a good laugh <distractor> being a lawyer <distractor> being good-humored

<QSN> Which of the following statements is right? <ANS> Lincoln, even though great, was not proud.

<distractor> Lincoln was a great and proud man. <distractor> Lincoln lacked self-respect. <distractor> Lincoln had a good sense of humor.

<QSN> Why did the boy want to see the king? <ANS> To share wonderful things with the king.

<distractor> To get some help from the king. <distractor> To invite the king to visit his beautiful village. <distractor> To ask the king to play with him.

<QSN> According to the passage, the man is _ . <ANS> kind

<distractor> ambitious <distractor> stupid <distractor> mean

<QSN> In dealing with children's fears, the final goal of the parents is to _ . <ANS> develop children's ability to treat their fear on their own

<distractor> stop unpleasant experiences happening to children <distractor> let children know about the nature of fear <distractor> create an environment where there is nothing to fear

<QSN> From the passage we can learn that _ . <ANS> some childhood fears may have a lasting influence

<distractor> children should avoid the media to reduce their fear <distractor> fears can be judged according to the environment <distractor> children with similar fears can communicate easily

<QSN> What's the best title for this passage? <ANS> Children's Fears

<distractor> How to Overcome Children's Fears <distractor> The kind of Children's Fears <distractor> The Bad Effects of Fears

<QSN> What can we learn from the guidelines released by the World Health Organization? <ANS> People should cut down on sugar intake for the sake of their health.

<distractor> The production of candies should be forbidden. <distractor> There is a connection between sugar intake and bad teeth. <distractor> Fruit and vegetables contain a lot of sugar.

<QSN> To what level should people in developing countries cut down their sugar intake, according to the WHO? <ANS> 5%.

<distractor> 10%. <distractor> 15%. <distractor> 30%.

<QSN> We can learn from the text that _ . <ANS> the less exercise you do, the fewer sweet things you should eat

<distractor> added sugar isn't marked on food packages <distractor> we should drink as little milk as possible as it contains sugar <distractor> soft drinks don't contain added sugar

<QSN> Why did Jimmy apply for a new job? <ANS> He was out of work

<distractor> He was bored with his job <distractor> He wanted a higher position <distractor> He hoped to find a better boss

<QSN> What did Jimmy see on the way to the interview? <ANS> an old man's car broke down

<distractor> A friend's car had a flat tyre <distractor> a wild man was pushing a car <distractor> a terrible accident happened

<QSN> Why did the old man offer Jimmy a ride? <ANS> He was thankful to Jimmy

<distractor> He was also to be interviewed <distractor> He needed a traveling companion <distractor> He always helped people in need

<QSN> How did Jimmy feel on hearing the interviewer's question? <ANS> There was no hope for him to get the job

<distractor> He was sorry for the other applicants <distractor> He regretted helping the old man <distractor> The interviewer was very rude

<QSN> What can we learn from Jimmy's experience? <ANS> Good is rewarded with good.

<distractor> Where there is a will, there's a way <distractor> A friend in need is a friend indeed <distractor> Two heads are better than one

<QSN> Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? <ANS> Mobile devices create a lot of divided attention and social anxiety.

<distractor> The wide use of mobile devices has nothing to do with the 'traditional social fabric'. <distractor> Mobile devices play a less important part in American life. <distractor> Many analysts speak highly of the wide popularity of mobile devices.

<QSN> How did Clemmons prove that her idea was reasonable? <ANS> She had an experiment done to lift a large stone by using pulleys and a kite.

<distractor> She built a pyramid by using kites <distractor> She had an argument with Professor Redmount. <distractor> She persuaded a team of aeronautic engineers to test her idea.

<QSN> What made Clemmons think of her kite-lifting idea? <ANS> The wings on the monuments.

<distractor> Her job of making kites. <distractor> The discovery of pulleys. <distractor> The Charlton Heston method.

<QSN> Why did Clemmons NOT agree with the theory of the muscle of slaves pushing and pulling stones to create the pyramids? <ANS> Because of the Egyptians' habit of drinking beer at three meals and the beer effect on people.

<distractor> Because at that time no pulleys were used inprefix = st1 /Egypt. <distractor> Because there were no enough slaves to finish the great project. <distractor> Because she knew Charlton Heston very well.

<QSN> What is the best title for the passage? <ANS> Kites and Pyramids

<distractor> An Unknown Mystery <distractor> Two Different Theories <distractor> Kites and Pulleys

<QSN> According to the passage, which statement is true? <ANS> Being Palestinian leader, Arafat would rather die in his own country than be driven away from his people.

<distractor> In 1992, Arafat's plane crashed in south Africa. <distractor> Israel officers thought Arafat himself sent the terrorist groups to Israel. <distractor> China is the only country against Israel's decision of removing Arafat.

<QSN> What did the author mean by saying "just like a cat has nine lives" when he talked about Arafat? <ANS> Arafat can stay alive after accidents or disasters as if he has nine lives.

<distractor> Arafat is as clever as a cat. <distractor> Arafat can live as long as a cat. <distractor> Arafat should have died for at least 8 times.

<QSN> What's the writer's attitude towards Arafat's future, judging from the last sentence of the passage? <ANS> Doubtful.

<distractor> Hopeful. <distractor> Interesting. <distractor> Satisfactory.

<QSN> According to the passage, what caused Arabia separate from Africa? <ANS> Molten rock flowing into the continental gap.

<distractor> A series of earthquakes. <distractor> The cracking of the crust. <distractor> The pressure under the ground.

<QSN> The passage is mainly about _ . <ANS> the cause why the Red Sea is parting again

<distractor> the earthquakes in Ethiopia <distractor> the forming of the Red Sea <distractor> the history of the Red Sea

<QSN> Cinema became the most popular in people's free time because _ . <ANS> both A and C

<distractor> it was cheap <distractor> it was safe <distractor> it could make people happy

<QSN> Which, according to the writer, is true? <ANS> No other film center made more films than Hollywood did.

<distractor> Hollywood made more films than some film centers in the world. <distractor> Many businessmen came to Hollywood in order to make films. <distractor> Hollywood was not the biggest producer of films in the world.

<QSN> Hollywood became a film center because _ . <ANS> film-making there was cheap and easy

<distractor> it enjoyed long hours of sunlight <distractor> it was a rich part of America <distractor> many businessmen went there

<QSN> A "comedy" is something that is _ . <ANS> funny

<distractor> exciting <distractor> full of danger <distractor> Sad

<QSN> According to the story, Henry had _ . <ANS> had the most exciting experiences

<distractor> told the tallest stories <distractor> made history <distractor> caused accidents

<QSN> One day when a gorilla came into the restaurant, Henry was _ . <ANS> not disturbed by the gorilla

<distractor> very surprised by the gorilla <distractor> very interested in the gorilla <distractor> scared of the gorilla

<QSN> From the sentence "Henry served the gorilla his salad personally, knowing that his waiters and waitresses would be too frightened" you learn that: _ . <ANS> Henry didn't normally serve customers

<distractor> His staff were not brave people <distractor> The gorilla had eaten there before <distractor> The gorilla was careful with his money

<QSN> The gorilla was _ . <ANS> surprised by the prices

<distractor> angry with the salad <distractor> still hungry after his salad <distractor> not surprised by the cost of the food

<QSN> Which of the following makes the author feel the suffering that war brings to human beings? <ANS> The kneeling man.

<distractor> The sound of a bagpipe. <distractor> The number of names carved in the stone. <distractor> The jungles of Vietnam.

<QSN> The man continued to rub his fingers over the name probably because _ . <ANS> he missed the loved one who died in a war

<distractor> he found it covered with dust <distractor> he intended to remove it completely <distractor> he recalled the fierce war he fought in

<QSN> What did the author learn from the trip? <ANS> What bad effects war had on many families.

<distractor> How fierce war is in history. <distractor> How people remember those who died in wars. <distractor> What we should do to prevent war.

<QSN> The story happened _ . <ANS> in the morning

<distractor> in the evening <distractor> in the afternoon <distractor> at midnight

<QSN> What were the four men doing when the little old lady opened the door? <ANS> They were busy working in the control room.

<distractor> They were working while watching television. <distractor> They were watching television in the ladies' lavatory. <distractor> They were enjoying themselves by watching television.

<QSN> Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? <ANS> The old lady didn't find the ladies' lavatory.

<distractor> The air hostess was humorous . <distractor> The old lady was fooled by the air hostess. <distractor> There was no ladies' lavatory in the plane.

<QSN> According to the passage, we can know President Roosevelt _ . <ANS> was fair and respectable

<distractor> didn't like hunting <distractor> enjoy being special <distractor> was not brave enough

<QSN> Compared with mass-produced teddy bears, the handmade ones _ . <ANS> are more expensive

<distractor> don't sell well <distractor> are of high quality <distractor> are preferred by adults

<QSN> What is the passage mainly about? <ANS> A popular toy -- Teddy Bear.

<distractor> History of the Teddy Bear. <distractor> Who made the first toy bear? <distractor> Profits Teddy Bear have made.

<QSN> During the Jewish New Year, _ . <ANS> children often wear new clothes

<distractor> people don't mention things they have done wrong <distractor> loaves and fruits are often not allowed to be served <distractor> Shofar is their favourite food

<QSN> Which of the following festivals are celebrated in the same month? <ANS> Nowroz and the Bahai New Year.

<distractor> Nowroz and Shogatsu. <distractor> Rosh Hashanah and Shogatsu. <distractor> Nowroz and Rosh Hashanah.

<QSN> The advertisement is intended for _ . <ANS> people whose children like fishing

<distractor> children who are below 11 years old <distractor> those who are good at photos <distractor> those whose parents like fishing

<QSN> The purpose of the contest is to _ . <ANS> celebrate a national fishing-related activity

<distractor> encourage people to take more pictures <distractor> help people realize the importance of fishing <distractor> encourage people to go fishing with kids

<QSN> In the writer's opinion, for students from lower-income families, the best way is _ . <ANS> to ask for grants

<distractor> to find a good job and make money <distractor> to borrow money from the banks <distractor> to borrow money from friends

<QSN> It can be inferred that in America _ . <ANS> famous colleges charge their students more money

<distractor> famous colleges only accept rich students. <distractor> the government spends little money on education <distractor> families often break the doors of colleges

<QSN> The writer of this passage seems to hold the opinion that _ . <ANS> college fees rise too fast for poor families.

<distractor> poor people should borrow money from banks <distractor> poor people don't need to send their children to college <distractor> colleges should get more money to improve themselves

<QSN> Why did the older angel repair the hole for the rich family? <ANS> Because she didn't like the greedy owner.

<distractor> Because she waned to save the gold for the poor. <distractor> Because the basement was too cold to stay in. <distractor> Because she believed that one should always be ready to offer help.

<QSN> The younger angel was very angry because _ . <ANS> the older angel treated the two families unfairly

<distractor> the older angel killed the farmer's cow <distractor> the wealthy man gave them a bad place to live in <distractor> the angel of death took the cow away

<QSN> Why did the older angel let the farmer's cow die? <ANS> Because she wanted to save the farmer's wife.

<distractor> Because God wanted the older angel to take the cow. <distractor> Because she wanted to teach the youngest angel a lesson. <distractor> Because she was sympathetic to the rich.

<QSN> What would be the best title for this passage? <ANS> Doris Lessing wins the Nobel Prize for Literature

<distractor> Doris Lessing writes The Golden Notebook <distractor> Doris Lessing is a pioneer of modern feminism <distractor> Doris Lessing is concerned about Africa

<QSN> It can be inferred from the passage that _ . <ANS> life in Africa in her early age lays a solid foundation for her writing

<distractor> there are only two characters in The Grass is Singing <distractor> The Golden Notebook is regarded as Lessing's masterpiece by herself <distractor> Doris Lessing is strongly against traditional culture in Africa

<QSN> According to the Horace Engdahl, Lessing wins Nobel Prize mainly because _ . <ANS> she makes great contributions to equal rights for women

<distractor> she has rich experience in living in Africa <distractor> she is a head master of an important school <distractor> she encourages women writers to struggle against men

<QSN> If your purpose is to _ , you can choose swimming as your exercise form. <ANS> build a strong and healthy heart

<distractor> keep muscles and bones strong <distractor> keep body flexible <distractor> reduce risk of injuries and pain in joints and muscles

<QSN> After reading this passage, we know that _ . <ANS> The three kinds of training have links with one another

<distractor> Yoga is really better for people than running <distractor> The more exercise you do, the better <distractor> Flexibility training helps you build up your muscles

<QSN> How many Chinese students are there at Valley Forge before this year? <ANS> 25.

<distractor> 10. <distractor> 13. <distractor> 15.

<QSN> Which of the follow statements is TRUE about the Chauvet Cave? <ANS> The environment and artwork there are very easy to damage.

<distractor> It was closed off for more than 30,000 years. <distractor> It is thought to be the origin of modern parietal art. <distractor> The majority of drawings there are about the extinct animals.

<QSN> The purpose of creating Pndt d'Arc Cavern is to _ . <ANS> offer visitors chances to view the wonderful artwork

<distractor> show admiration for the earliest artists in Europe <distractor> arouse visitors' awareness of protecting ancient art <distractor> collect money for the perseverance of the Chauvet Cave

<QSN> What do we know from the text about students of a cyberschool? <ANS> They study at home rather than in classrooms.

<distractor> They have to take long bus rides to school. <distractor> They receive money from traditional public schools. <distractor> They do well in traditional school programs.

<QSN> What is a problem with cyberschools? <ANS> It is hard to know students' progress in learning.

<distractor> Their equipment costs a lot of money. <distractor> They get little support from the state government. <distractor> The students can only have a halfday schedule.

<QSN> Cyberschools are getting popular became <ANS> their students can work at their own speed

<distractor> they are less expensive for students <distractor> their graduates are more successful in society <distractor> they serve students in a wider age range

<QSN> We can infer that the author of the text is . <ANS> unprejudiced in his description of cyberschools

<distractor> excited about the future of cyberschools <distractor> doubtful about the quality of cyberschools <distractor> disappointed at the development of cyberschools

<QSN> Which of the following is NOT true when this disaster happened? <ANS> A sudden storm started with thunder and lightning.

<distractor> The seawater rose suddenly and flooded the land. <distractor> Huge waves came upon the land, damaging the buildings and boats. <distractor> The sea struck the land, causing heavy losses.

<QSN> What's the best title of the passage? <ANS> Terrible Quake Hits South Asia

<distractor> Tens of Thousands of People Are in Danger <distractor> Storm Caused Disasters in South Asia <distractor> International Aid for South Asia

<QSN> Where would you probably see this passage? <ANS> In a newspaper.

<distractor> In a textbook. <distractor> In a travel guide. <distractor> In a dictionary.

<QSN> What improves students' fluency and flexibility in the new classroom? <ANS> Cooperation learning.

<distractor> Passive listening. <distractor> Doing maths on papers. <distractor> Learning other subjects.

<QSN> What can we learn about 'Star Trek classroom' from the text? <ANS> It can be helpful in both learning and teaching.

<distractor> It is specially designed for pupils 8-10 years old. <distractor> It only brings benefits to the active students. <distractor> It actually limits children's inventive imagination.

<QSN> The classroom with multi-touch desks can help students _ . <ANS> solve problems inventively

<distractor> deal with the feedback <distractor> explain maths concepts <distractor> send tasks to other groups

<QSN> The author's attitude to cooperation learning in 'Star Trek classroom' is _ . <ANS> positive

<distractor> negative <distractor> netural <distractor> doubtful

<QSN> Which sentence carries the main idea of the whole passage? <ANS> The first sentence of the first paragraph.

<distractor> The first sentence of the second paragraph. <distractor> The first sentence of the third paragraph. <distractor> The last sentence of the second paragraph.

<QSN> Which of the following statements is true? <ANS> Farmers mainly use machines on their farms at present.

<distractor> Farmers in the future will depend totally on computers. <distractor> Both computers and robots have been in use on today's farms. <distractor> Farmers can do nothing without the help of computers on today's farms.

<QSN> According to the engineers, _ will be done by robots in the near future. <ANS> milking cows

<distractor> all farm work <distractor> most of the farm work <distractor> some house work

<QSN> What is the best title for the passage? <ANS> Revolution on the farm

<distractor> Computer--Farmers' Best Friend <distractor> Farmers in the Future <distractor> Robots in the future

<QSN> From the text we can infer that www.intellicast.com is a website_. <ANS> where weather forecasts are made

<distractor> which is specially designed to help Smarter Child <distractor> where we people can find Smarter Child <distractor> which is about artificial intelligence

<QSN> It is probably most difficult for Smarter Child to_. <ANS> learn the ability to tell right behaviors from wrong ones.

<distractor> tell us how to spell a difficult word <distractor> tell us how the American government is run <distractor> provide us with a famous poem by Shakespeare

<QSN> Which of the following is the best title for the passage? <ANS> Smarter Child

<distractor> A New Web Child <distractor> The Future of Internet <distractor> Intelligence Development

<QSN> This passage mainly talks about _ . <ANS> the problems of friendship

<distractor> the importance of friendship <distractor> the advantages of friendship <distractor> the disadvantages of friendship

<QSN> According to the writer, problems with friendship may appear when _ . <ANS> one is selfish

<distractor> one is honest <distractor> one is open <distractor> one is kind

<QSN> According to the passage, the first and most important thing to be other people's friend is _ . <ANS> to treat your friend as you like to be

<distractor> to give your friends whatever you have <distractor> not to hurt your friends' feelings <distractor> not to think of your own need any more

<QSN> What's the purpose of understanding how to deal with friendship problems? <ANS> To build stronger and healthier friendships.

<distractor> To have a comfortable life. <distractor> To be treated the way you want. <distractor> To get a boyfriend or girlfriend more quickly.

<QSN> For years, before Obama was elected president of the US, _ . <ANS> Kobe was the only role model for all the blacks

<distractor> blacks could only find role models on the basketball court <distractor> minorities in America couldn't find role models in their real life <distractor> American blacks had no role model who was successful in political area

<QSN> According to Bill Bank, _ . <ANS> it's better for young blacks to find role models in those who are close to them

<distractor> young blacks should not be so much influenced by Obama <distractor> blacks should find other role models because Obama is far from their reality <distractor> Obama is not the proper role model for African-Americans

<QSN> What would be the best title for this passage? <ANS> The First African-American President

<distractor> America's New Role Model <distractor> Obama-- A Successful Black . <distractor> Choosing a Right Role Model

<QSN> What will be the huge psychological shift Trevor mentioned at the end of the passage? <ANS> The other three leaders all support Obama.

<distractor> Obama is an African-American president. <distractor> None of the four leaders is white. <distractor> The other three leaders except Obama are from Asian countries.

<QSN> The writer thinks that her grandmother _ . <ANS> led an unhappy life when she was a child

<distractor> make mistakes about the youth. <distractor> complains too much about her childhood <distractor> receive good education at school

<QSN> When Granny was young , children were expected _ . <ANS> to be present quietly

<distractor> to speak to the elders loudly <distractor> to learn dancing <distractor> to stay still and study and be themselves

<QSN> This passage is mainly about _ . <ANS> children in the past and at present

<distractor> Granny's life story in he past <distractor> Granny's complaints about the children <distractor> women's life in different times

<QSN> According to the French writer, we often need help from others, so we should _ . <ANS> help others as much as we can

<distractor> help the people who may be useful to us <distractor> get as much help as we can <distractor> first need to help ourselves

<QSN> Why could the bird fly away at once? <ANS> Because the ant bit the man in one of his feet.

<distractor> Because the bird could fly very fast. <distractor> Because the man hurt his feet himself. <distractor> Because the man didn't want to kill her.

<QSN> The writer tells this story to show _ . <ANS> even the small can help the great

<distractor> how brave the bird is <distractor> how an ant saved a bird <distractor> how clever the ant is