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<QSN> One conclusion you can draw from the passage is that aspirin _ . <ANS> makes hearing damage from loud noise worse

<distractor> should never be taken more than four grams <distractor> can damage one's hearing when it is given more than four grams daily <distractor> always increases hearing loss by two times

<QSN> Millions of Americans are in danger of suffering hearing loss because they _ . <ANS> take too much aspirin

<distractor> often take air trips <distractor> like listening to loud music <distractor> have too much loud noises at home and at work

<QSN> The American scientist did his experiment in order to find _ . <ANS> whether aspirin would increase the temporary hearing damage from loud noises

<distractor> how much aspirin would affect a person's hearing <distractor> how much aspirin should be given in the treatment of the patients with hearing damage from loud noise <distractor> whether the people who had hearing damage should use aspirin

<QSN> The following sentences are the results of the gas price rising EXCEPT _ . <ANS> The auto industry has been forced to develop new models which are more expensive.

<distractor> More people prefer to travel on public transportation which costs less than driving cars. <distractor> People return to the traditional exercise of walking, which helps them to look healthier. <distractor> People shop in nearby stores without having to drive, so small businesses are increasing.

<QSN> Which is NOT the effect the rising oil price have on families ? <ANS> Children and parents make acquaintances with more people than before.

<distractor> Family life has improved a lot. <distractor> Families now stay at home more to have fun. <distractor> Families develop all kinds of hobbies.

<QSN> What's the writer's opinion to these adjustment? <ANS> Supportive

<distractor> Objective <distractor> Ambiguous <distractor> Indifferent

<QSN> What is the main idea of this passage? <ANS> This passage mainly shows the chain reactions of the rising gas price

<distractor> This passage mainly discusses whether it's necessary to work on new fuels <distractor> This passage mainly warns people not to use too much gasoline <distractor> This passage mainly pictures what life will be like if gas runs out

<QSN> What is this passage mainly about? <ANS> the unfair treatment the working women suffering in business

<distractor> the differences between working men and women <distractor> the qualities of the working men and women <distractor> the author's pity on the working women

<QSN> The author mentions the " _ " to show that . <ANS> men always make things comfortable for themselves

<distractor> women are more diligent than men <distractor> women are often looked down upon by men <distractor> women are slower in learning new things than men

<QSN> What was Mallory doing, when the accident happened? <ANS> She was trying to help her cousin survive.

<distractor> She was crying out for help on a raft. <distractor> She was trying her best to catch a raft. <distractor> She was struggling above the surface of the water.

<QSN> It is implied in the passage that _ . <ANS> Mallory couldn't have been killed with a life jacket

<distractor> life jackets are not provided for free at Bear Lake <distractor> Rylee was saved because she was a good swimmer <distractor> children are not allowed to play on the lake alone

<QSN> What's the best title for this passage? <ANS> Three teen heroines

<distractor> A dangerous experience <distractor> Bear Lake <distractor> A life jacket

<QSN> Many of Gershwin's musical works were _ . <ANS> performed in various ways

<distractor> written about New Yorkers <distractor> Composed for Paul Whiteman <distractor> played mainly in the countryside

<QSN> What do we know about the concert organized by Whiteman? <ANS> It proved jazz could be serious music

<distractor> It attracted more people to theatres <distractor> It made Gershwin leader of the orchestra <distractor> It caused a debate among jazz musicians

<QSN> What did Gershwin do during his stay in Paris? <ANS> He created one of his best works

<distractor> He studied with Nadia Boulanger <distractor> He argued with French critics <distractor> He changed his music style

<QSN> Which of the following best describes Gershwin? <ANS> Talented and productive

<distractor> Serious and boring <distractor> popular and unhappy <distractor> Friendly and honest

<QSN> Which of the following statements shows that you have fallen into stressful situations? <ANS> You can't sleep well all the time.

<distractor> You have a break after work. <distractor> You always feel happy and relaxed. <distractor> You only do one thing at a time.

<QSN> According to the passage,how do you make a list of things to do? <ANS> Do one thing at a time.

<distractor> Try to take care of everything at once. <distractor> Only do the most important thing. <distractor> Have a break from your work.

<QSN> What is the best title for the passage? <ANS> How to Deal with Stress?

<distractor> How to Make Time for Yourself? <distractor> How to Take Care of Yourself? <distractor> How to Make a List of Things to Do?

<QSN> Which of the following would be the advice to deal with stress according to the passage? <ANS> make a list to do things one by one

<distractor> just lie in bed for a rest <distractor> always listen to pop music <distractor> insist on doing work

<QSN> This advertisement aims at calling on people to _ . <ANS> improve their education at home to get better jobs

<distractor> attend full-time universities <distractor> work part time to further their education <distractor> earn their degrees in different ways that suit them

<QSN> What does the writer of this ad intend to say by naming General Electric, IBM, Ford, etc.? <ANS> To prove the value of their training in every area.

<distractor> To show that their training is widely used in the country. <distractor> To show that the training program is fully supported by famous companies in the prefix = st1 /US. <distractor> To show the importance of getting recognized by the most famous companies.

<QSN> How many ways are mentioned in the ad for people to get in touch with the Harcourt Learning Direct? <ANS> Four.

<distractor> One. <distractor> Two. <distractor> Three.

<QSN> A suitable title for this passage might be _ . <ANS> The Lazy Animal

<distractor> Wild Animals <distractor> Animal Kingdom <distractor> Moss Growth

<QSN> The author's purpose in writing the passage is _ . <ANS> to introduce a particular animal to the common reader

<distractor> to help children to gain a better understanding of animal life <distractor> to prove that the saying "a rolling stone gathers no moss" is wrong <distractor> to discuss with professionals the laziness of some animals

<QSN> Which of the following is NOT true about the sloth? <ANS> For most of its time, the sloth remains motionless on the ground.

<distractor> The sloth does not eat any meat. <distractor> To some degree, the sloth is protected by the moss growing on its body. <distractor> The sloth has a brown fur of its own.

<QSN> According to the passage, the sloth will move about when _ . <ANS> it is short of its favorite food.

<distractor> It senses a coming danger. <distractor> it is forced to swim in a hot day. <distractor> it wants to keep the vegetable to itself.

<QSN> Which of the following is NOT mentioned or implied by the author? <ANS> The sloth will never fight with other animals.

<distractor> The sloth has only three toes. <distractor> The sloth lives in the damp jungle of South America. <distractor> The sloth usually tries to find a new spot for food at night.

<QSN> Where and when can you hear the Norman Chop Trio? <ANS> At the Derby Arms on Sunday.

<distractor> At the Bull's Head on Sunday. <distractor> At the Bull on Saturday. <distractor> At the Black Horse on Saturday.

<QSN> Where and when can you hear the Mike Thomas Jazz Band? <ANS> At the Derby Arms on Friday.

<distractor> At the Black Horse on Friday. <distractor> At the Star and Garter on Saturday. <distractor> At the Derby Arms on Sunday.

<QSN> You want to enjoy the electric accordion on Saturday. Which telephone number do you have to ring to find out what time it starts? <ANS> 789--4536.

<distractor> 789--6749. <distractor> 682--1158. <distractor> 688--4626.

<QSN> You want to spend the Saturday by joining the entertainment with your family. Where should you go? <ANS> The sing-along at The Black Horse.

<distractor> Disco at The Lord Napier. <distractor> The electric accordion at The Derby Arms. <distractor> Jazz at The Bull's Head.

<QSN> You want to spend the same day at two different places and don't want to cross any street. Which of the following is your best choice? <ANS> Folk Music at The Derby Arms and Heavy Music with Tony Simon at The Bull.

<distractor> The sing-along at the Black Horse and Jazz at The Bull's Head. <distractor> The sing-along at The Black Horse and Folk Music at The Derby Arms. <distractor> Musical Hal lat The Star &Garter and Disco at The Lord Napier.

<QSN> What clothing is proper for ladies visiting a mosque? <ANS> Long-sleeve clothes

<distractor> String bikinis <distractor> Bathing suits <distractor> Shorts.

<QSN> What's the use of an Evian Mister? <ANS> To cool yourself down.

<distractor> To relieve your thirst. <distractor> To prevent sunburns. <distractor> To drive away insects.

<QSN> What information is provided about distance communication? <ANS> A cell phone is enough for most people.

<distractor> AT&T and Sprint offer free service in Egypt. <distractor> A satellite phone doesn't work in Mid-Egypt. <distractor> Internet cafes are only available in big cities.

<QSN> The purpose of this passage is to_. <ANS> offer some practical tips on traveling in Egypt

<distractor> describe a journey to Egypt to the tourists <distractor> warn readers of the awful insects in Egypt <distractor> appeal to more possible tourists to the journey

<QSN> From the passage we can find Lindsay Lohan _ . <ANS> lives an unhealthy lifestyle

<distractor> lives a rich and happy life <distractor> doesn't get any exercise <distractor> sets a good example for teenagers

<QSN> According to the writer, why are teenagers easily influenced by some TV shows? <ANS> They're in their development period.

<distractor> They are tired of school. <distractor> Their celebrity idols appear in many TV shows. <distractor> They have nothing to do in their spare time

<QSN> Many celebrities have to be on diet _ . <ANS> to survive under pressure

<distractor> to keep healthy to face competition <distractor> to keep a slim size <distractor> to satisfy their teenage fans

<QSN> What's the title of the passage? <ANS> Bad influences of celebrities.

<distractor> Parents' responsibilities. <distractor> Advice on self-control. <distractor> Media's bad influences.

<QSN> In order to make a wiser decision in the chaos, you should _ . <ANS> keep your head

<distractor> low your head <distractor> shake your head <distractor> stick your head

<QSN> The example of the author's time as a Naval Officer is used to illustrate _ . <ANS> there are seldom true emergencies in life

<distractor> there are many true emergencies in life <distractor> some emergencies are really urgent <distractor> some emergencies can't be predicted

<QSN> What would the best title for the passage? <ANS> Keep calm in the face of the storm

<distractor> Fight or Flight <distractor> True emergencies <distractor> Less Talking, More Doing

<QSN> According to the passage, which of the following is true about the French billionaire? <ANS> He did not have a happy life when he was young.

<distractor> He died of cancer in 1998 and left nothing. <distractor> Later on, he took up drawing as his career. <distractor> Within a decade, he had became a young media tycoon in the world.

<QSN> What will the winner get if he finds out the billionaire's secret of becoming rich? <ANS> The billionaire's francs

<distractor> The billionaire's private safe. <distractor> The billionaire's ambition <distractor> All of the billionaire's possessions.

<QSN> What did most people think of the most absent for the poor? <ANS> Money

<distractor> Help <distractor> Opportunity <distractor> Ambition

<QSN> From the passage, we can infer that the little girl find the secret _ . <ANS> quite by accident

<distractor> with her sister's help <distractor> just on purpose <distractor> not mentioned

<QSN> What did the guide do? <ANS> He stayed with visitors for extra time.

<distractor> He showed visitors around by car. <distractor> He took many photos of visitors. <distractor> He enjoyed breakfast with visitors.

<QSN> During the tour, we can enjoy _ . <ANS> various local food

<distractor> charming mountain landscapes <distractor> many rare animals <distractor> French and Chinese cuisine

<QSN> We can infer from the passage that the ending time of the tour is _ . <ANS> 7. 30 PM

<distractor> 5. 00 PM <distractor> 5. 30 PM <distractor> 7. 05 PM

<QSN> In the early sixteenth century , the King of France ordered Cartier to _ <ANS> find the new world

<distractor> build an entirely new country <distractor> go and visit the American Indians <distractor> get more information about America and find a way to Asia

<QSN> Having reached the Gulf of St. Lawrence Cartier thought _ <ANS> it was a water passage to the East

<distractor> he had already got to India <distractor> it was a water way to the New World <distractor> he had sailed into the Atlantic

<QSN> In the early sixteenth century , Quebec was only _ . <ANS> an Indian village

<distractor> a little town in southern Canada <distractor> a village at the entrance to the Gulf of St. Lawrence <distractor> the place which we call Canada now

<QSN> Pick out the right statements from the following _ <ANS> Stadacona was what the Indians called Quebec then

<distractor> Quebec was a village and Stadacona was another <distractor> Cartier mistook Quebec for Stadacona <distractor> Stadacona was a village in Quebec

<QSN> "Canada" was first used to refer to _ <ANS> the place called Quebec

<distractor> a small town in Stadacona <distractor> a long water passage <distractor> a huge village including Quebec and Stadacona

<QSN> Which of the following is NOT true about Hotel de Glace? <ANS> It lies in the Arctic.

<distractor> Even the bedding is made of ice. <distractor> Every guest is provided with sleeping bags. <distractor> You can visit its website for dress requirements.

<QSN> Which of the following websites can give information about the Tigers Nest? <ANS> http://www.bhutantouroperators.net/taktsang-monastery.php

<distractor> http://yeschinatour.com/china-guides/china-attractions leshan-giant-buddha-leshan <distractor> http://www.icehotelcanada.com <distractor> http://tpr.alberta.ca/parks/dinosaur/index.aspx.

<QSN> If John is interested in fossils, he can pay a visit to _ . <ANS> Dinosaur Provincial Park -- Canada

<distractor> Leshan Giant Buddha -- Sichuan China <distractor> Hotel de Glace -- Canada <distractor> The Tigers Nest Monastery -- Bhutan

<QSN> This passage is mainly to tell us about _ . <ANS> four unusual places in the world

<distractor> four different constructions in the world <distractor> some popular hotels in Canada <distractor> all kinds of parks in Europe

<QSN> The passage is probably taken from a magazine on _ . <ANS> travel

<distractor> politics <distractor> environment <distractor> education

<QSN> _ are formed litde by little. <ANS> Both good habits and bad habits

<distractor> Good habits <distractor> Bad habits <distractor> Either good habits or bad habits

<QSN> Generally speaking, it's difficult for one _ and easy for them _ which should be avoided. <ANS> to form good habits; to form bad habits

<distractor> to form bad habits; to form good habits <distractor> to form good habits; to get rid of had habits <distractor> to get rid of bad habits; to form good habits

<QSN> Why should we pay much attention to the formation of habits? <ANS> Because it's hard and sometimes even impossible to throw away bad habits.

<distractor> Because a man can never get rid of a habit. <distractor> Because we are forced to do them again and again. <distractor> Because habits are of great help to every one of us at present.

<QSN> According to the passage, early rising _ . <ANS> has something to do with success

<distractor> is an easily formed habit <distractor> is such a habit as should have been avoided <distractor> is such a habit as won't be kept

<QSN> The shopping bags containing high levels of lead _ . <ANS> have been reported by a newspaper

<distractor> have been stopped by the government <distractor> have stopped people from using reusable bags <distractor> have caused serious health damage to customers

<QSN> From Schumer's words we can learn that _ . <ANS> people will be informed of the facts about the reusable bags

<distractor> reusable bags do little harm to kids' health <distractor> people have shown much concern for the reusable bags <distractor> people should refuse to buy things from supermarkets

<QSN> It can be inferred from the text that Publix might believe that the bags they sold are _ . <ANS> dependable

<distractor> convenient <distractor> harmful <distractor> popular

<QSN> Customers are advised to choose bags _ . <ANS> made of paper

<distractor> with colorful designs <distractor> with fancy pictures <distractor> made of plastic

<QSN> Iraq made the decision to stop oil deliveries because _ . <ANS> the UN Security Council had decided to shorten the time for the oil-for-food program

<distractor> oil price is too low in the international market <distractor> many oil wells were destroyed during the war <distractor> it couldn't get enough money to develop its economy

<QSN> The attitude the EU Commission took towards Iraq's output stop is _ . <ANS> concerned

<distractor> indifferent <distractor> passive <distractor> surprising

<QSN> The main idea of the passage is _ . <ANS> OPEC will not increase oil production to make up the shortfall caused by Iraq

<distractor> the oil prices were going up fast because Iraq had stopped oil deliveries <distractor> oil is connected with people's daily life <distractor> OPEC has stopped the oil price to stay within a margin of 22 to 28 dollars

<QSN> The 11 oil ministers decided to meet on July 3 so that _ . <ANS> they could have a discussion about the effects of Iraq's temporary oil stop

<distractor> they could persuade Iraq to continue oil production <distractor> they could have a talk with the UN Security Council <distractor> they could make up their minds to increase oil production

<QSN> In the early times, the travelers _ . <ANS> had lots of money

<distractor> all came from Roman <distractor> were very young and strong <distractor> traveled by boat

<QSN> _ played the most important role in the tourism development. <ANS> Transportation

<distractor> Education <distractor> Money <distractor> People's ideas

<QSN> Modern tourism was born _ . <ANS> in 1949

<distractor> in Roman times <distractor> in the early 17th century <distractor> in the 19th century

<QSN> Tap water begin to acquire an off taste because of _ . <ANS> carbon dioxide

<distractor> BPA <distractor> the glass <distractor> the microorganism

<QSN> According to Paragragh 2, tap water that's been left sitting out for 12 hours _ . <ANS> is still safe to drink

<distractor> tastes better <distractor> contains few microorganisms <distractor> is most likely undrinkable

<QSN> What should we do with plastic water bottles that have been left out in the sun or in the car? <ANS> Throw them away.

<distractor> Refill them with fresh water. <distractor> Use them after they cool down. <distractor> Clean them and use them again.

<QSN> Which of the following is true about BPA? <ANS> It can cause great harm to people.

<distractor> It is safe for people to use. <distractor> It is a kind of new material. <distractor> It is the main material to make plastic.

<QSN> Which of the following statements is NOT true? <ANS> Someone created the grammar first and then people learn the language according to it.

<distractor> Grammar is the system of a language. <distractor> Language's developing and forming is a long-term process . <distractor> There is no language staying the same all the time.

<QSN> What is the author's attitude towards grammar learning? <ANS> His attitude is objective .

<distractor> He is against grammar learning. <distractor> He is in favor of grammar learning. <distractor> His attitude is unknown to us.

<QSN> How many people are mentioned in this passage? <ANS> At least 5.

<distractor> Only 2. <distractor> No more than 3. <distractor> Not more than 4.

<QSN> It can be inferred from Liu's words that the impact of the current financial turbulence on China's economy is _ . <ANS> the least

<distractor> more <distractor> less <distractor> the most

<QSN> According to the passage, the reason why Liu said this downturn is an opportunity for China to restructure its economy is that _ . <ANS> The downturn will force China's companies to upgrade their technologies

<distractor> China's economy will not depend on government investment in the future <distractor> Foreign trade will grow in the future <distractor> Low-cost technologies will not exist in China

<QSN> Which aspect does the writer NOT include in her analyses about reindeer's influence on environment? <ANS> Money spent on food.

<distractor> Distance covered. <distractor> Calories consumed. <distractor> Tons of waste let out.

<QSN> Which of the following statements would the writer most probably agree with? <ANS> Raising animals has a negative influence on environment.

<distractor> Christmas celebrations are really a waste of money. <distractor> Vegetarians are more likely to survive than meat-eaters. <distractor> The car industry does less harm to environment than farming.

<QSN> Which of the following words best describes the language style of the passage? <ANS> Humourous and concerned.

<distractor> Cheerful and friendly. <distractor> Academic and formal. <distractor> Serious and boring.

<QSN> Which of the following is the best title for this passage? <ANS> Is Santa driving clean and green?

<distractor> Santa, watch where you're going! <distractor> Santa Claus is coming to town! <distractor> Let's reduce waste on Christmas celebrations!

<QSN> What can people do at the apple events? <ANS> Taste many kinds of apples.

<distractor> Attend experts' lectures. <distractor> Visit fruit-loving families. <distractor> Plant fruit trees in an orchard.

<QSN> What can we learn about Decio? <ANS> It is rarely seen now.

<distractor> It is a new variety. <distractor> It has a strange look. <distractor> It has a special taste.

<QSN> What is the author's purpose in writing the text? <ANS> To introduce an apple festival.

<distractor> To show how to grow apples. <distractor> To help people select apples. <distractor> To promote apple research.

<QSN> Which is not mentioned among the reasons for yoga being likely to cause injury? <ANS> The body doesn't tell when you are in real pain.

<distractor> Teachers lack the knowledge of students' limits. <distractor> Modern lifestyle decreases our flexibility. <distractor> Students themselves might not be in good physical condition.

<QSN> What is the author's attitude towards practicing yoga? <ANS> One should enjoy the physical and mental benefit that yoga brings.

<distractor> It's a shame not to practice yoga. <distractor> One should push the limits in order to be perfect. <distractor> The majority should give up yoga for it may cause harm.

<QSN> Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? <ANS> People who regularly eat fish never suffer from heart disease.

<distractor> The Dutch research has proved that eating fish can help to prevent heart disease. <distractor> Heart disease causes more deaths in America than any other disease. <distractor> There is a low level of heart disease in such countries as Japan and Greenland.

<QSN> The passage is mainly about _ . <ANS> the effect of fish eating on people's health

<distractor> the changes in people's diet <distractor> the daily fish consumption of people in different cultures. <distractor> the high death rate of disease in some countries.

<QSN> We can infer from the passage that there are fewer heart disease deaths _ . <ANS> in countries with high consumption of fish

<distractor> in Dutch <distractor> in America <distractor> in countries with good production of fish

<QSN> Now in an American family, people can find that _ . <ANS> not all working people live with their parents

<distractor> children never live with their parents <distractor> aged people are supported by their grandchildren <distractor> grandchildren are supported by their grandparents

<QSN> The reason why old people are left alone may be that _ . <ANS> different generations have different lifestyles

<distractor> the old don't like to live in a big family <distractor> the young can't get enough money to support the old <distractor> the old are too weak to live with the young

<QSN> The fact that the reporter told us shows that _ . <ANS> old people are easy to get along with

<distractor> old people in America lead a hard life <distractor> old people in America enjoy banana bread <distractor> she had no time to take care of her children