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<QSN> What can we infer from what Dr. Boyko said? <ANS> Modern humans are from East Africa while dogs come from Central Asia.

<distractor> There are three different kinds of DNA in dogs. <distractor> This is the second time they have done so many dogs. <distractor> They only do research on village dogs from many countries.

<QSN> Greger Larson got a very deep impression of his study because he _ . <ANS> found the study based on many different dogs and the sample dogs' remote locations

<distractor> saw the number of street dogs from fossilized bones <distractor> watched the geographic breadth of the sampled dogs <distractor> praised his teammates for their hard work on the dogs

<QSN> Who wasn't engaged in the study of dogs' origins? <ANS> Greger Larson

<distractor> Laura M. Shannon <distractor> Adam R. Boyko <distractor> Shannon and Boyko

<QSN> Nowadays, in a family, _ . <ANS> couples share the burdens

<distractor> men begin to depend on women <distractor> men are responsible for housework <distractor> couples can't get along together

<QSN> People don't want to give up their independence because _ . <ANS> they think they can live happily alone

<distractor> they can't bear arranged marriages <distractor> they want to have more choices <distractor> they don't want to follow traditions

<QSN> People don't bother to date because _ . <ANS> it takes them too much energy to work

<distractor> it requires luck to build a strong relationship <distractor> it needs faith to have a life partnership <distractor> it causes mental problems to find a life partner

<QSN> Which of the following can best describe the main idea of the passage? <ANS> The expectations of partners and financial pressure may prevent a relationship.

<distractor> People should spend more money on marriage today. <distractor> Independence is much more important than love. <distractor> Even a perfect marriage can be given up for the sake of independence.

<QSN> The main topic of this passage is _ . <ANS> learning about music

<distractor> creating music <distractor> performing music <distractor> enjoying your favorite music

<QSN> What music did African Americans use to express their feelings of being slaves ? <ANS> The blues.

<distractor> Rock 'n' roll. <distractor> Hip-hop. <distractor> Jazz.

<QSN> How can you learn about culture and history through music ? <ANS> By caring about what is being expressed in music.

<distractor> By writing down the names of the music. <distractor> By creating music from older songs yourself. <distractor> By keeping a record of fees after downloading songs online.

<QSN> The detection system works _ . <ANS> by detecting the smell of alcohol in the vehicle cabin

<distractor> by measuring the volume of the alcohol in vehicle cabin <distractor> by detecting the weight of the school in the vehicle cabin <distractor> by using a car navigation system

<QSN> What do we know about the detection system? <ANS> The detection system is still in the developmental stage.

<distractor> The new technology from Nissan has been introduced. <distractor> The driving detectors are being built into cars. <distractor> The system has already been used in some car companies.

<QSN> The driver's attitude toward the detection system is that of _ . <ANS> welcome

<distractor> annoyance <distractor> unconcern <distractor> doubt

<QSN> What's the main idea of the passage? <ANS> Nissan will release drink-proof cars.

<distractor> Traffic accidents will be decreased. <distractor> A project halving the number of accidents. <distractor> A new odor detection system.

<QSN> The followings are the steps you can take to get on with your mother EXCEPT _ . <ANS> Have a sense of humor failure about your mother

<distractor> Remember your mother's age and past <distractor> Share your roots and your childhood with your mother <distractor> Managing your shortcoming while managing your mother

<QSN> Which of the following is implied but not stated in the passage? <ANS> It is unreasonable to expect our mother to change totally from the way she was brought up.

<distractor> It will help you have a better relationship with your mother if you respect her opinion. <distractor> You should follow a most useful piece of advice----a sense of humor. <distractor> The key measure of managing our mother is how we manage ourselves.

<QSN> The main purpose of writing the text is _ . <ANS> to improve the relationship with your mother.

<distractor> to give information about how we think of your mother. <distractor> to keep a sense of humor about your mother all day long. <distractor> to accept your mother---with all her failings.

<QSN> What do the seven constructions have in common? <ANS> They will be completed in the near future.

<distractor> They have been opened to travelers. <distractor> They are all located in Asia. <distractor> They are mostly for military purposes.

<QSN> Which building is the highest existing building? <ANS> Burj Khalifa in Dubai.

<distractor> Kingdom Tower in Jeddah. <distractor> Hotel Abraj Kudai in Mecca. <distractor> Chernobyl reactor in Ukraine.

<QSN> Which of the following can be completed the earliest? <ANS> Crossrail, London.

<distractor> Grand Stade FFR, Paris. <distractor> Beijing Daxing International Airport, China. <distractor> Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, China.

<QSN> Where can you probably find this passage? <ANS> In a traveling magazine.

<distractor> In an environment report. <distractor> In a geography book. <distractor> In a hotel advertisement.

<QSN> How do scientists find the truth of butterfly changing wing patterns? <ANS> By comparing genetic structures.

<distractor> By doing experiment on butterflies. <distractor> By observing the butterflies. <distractor> By analyzing the result.

<QSN> Which of the following ideas is accepted by scientists? <ANS> The 'doublesex' gene 'tells' other genes to change the wing patterns.

<distractor> The 'doublesex' gene does do everything by itself. <distractor> The 'doublesex' gene is poisonous. <distractor> The 'doublesex' gene could only control the color of the upper part of the wing.

<QSN> What is the best title of this passage? <ANS> How Common Mormons stay safe

<distractor> How butterflies changed wings' pattern <distractor> What American scientists discovered <distractor> What genetic structures of butterflies have

<QSN> Where would this article probably appear? <ANS> In a popular magazine

<distractor> On the front page of a newspaper. <distractor> In a science textbook <distractor> In an encyclopedia.

<QSN> The main purpose of the article is to _ . <ANS> recommend ways of dealing with shyness

<distractor> explain how shyness developed <distractor> persuade readers that shyness is natural <distractor> prove that shyness can be overcome

<QSN> Which of these can you conclude from reading the article? <ANS> The attempt to overcome shyness is always rewarding

<distractor> Shy people never have any fun <distractor> Entertainers choose their work to fight shyness <distractor> The attempt to overcome shyness is always frustrating

<QSN> Who probably gives the suggestion for fighting shyness? <ANS> Doctors and psychologists

<distractor> The author of the article <distractor> Shy men and women <distractor> Popular entertainers

<QSN> Why did Ella threaten to break her father's phone? <ANS> Her father gave his attention to his phone instead of her.

<distractor> Her father spent a lot of money on his phone. <distractor> Her father did not do any housework or read to her. <distractor> Her father made a lot of noise by talking on the phone.

<QSN> By saying "knocked my socks off '' , Steiner-Adair means " _ ''. <ANS> surprised her a lot

<distractor> made fun of her <distractor> took her socks off <distractor> made her exhausted

<QSN> We can infer from the text the author _ . <ANS> is a man who learns from his mistakes

<distractor> will not use his phone form now on <distractor> plans to create more charging stations at home <distractor> doesn't think a laptop is helpful to his daughter

<QSN> Why was the author shocked at her son's response? <ANS> Because he didn't know the common kitchen utensils .

<distractor> Because he was not well behaved. <distractor> Because he refused to help with dinner. <distractor> Because he was very curious about kitchen utensils.

<QSN> In the author's opinion, some parents pay little attention to _ . <ANS> preparing children for their future life

<distractor> building up children's confidence <distractor> telling kids what is right and wrong <distractor> making children live a hard life

<QSN> After learning to do housework, Ray _ . <ANS> acknowledged his mother's efforts

<distractor> fell in love with sewing <distractor> did other work in the house <distractor> began to be more hardworking

<QSN> We can infer from the text that Ray _ . <ANS> made great progress in cooking.

<distractor> always thought housework interesting. <distractor> preferred sewing to cooking. <distractor> was unwilling to learn cooking at first.

<QSN> What would be the best title for the text? <ANS> Boys should be involved in housework.

<distractor> Useful education for boys <distractor> The importance of housework <distractor> Cooking and sewing make boys masculine.

<QSN> What does the word FAQs in the title of the article mean? <ANS> Frequently asked questions.

<distractor> Fully accepted qualities. <distractor> Fantastic African qualities. <distractor> Face - to - face associated quotations.

<QSN> In what way will the medicine take effect to its fullest? <ANS> A healthy diet, adequate water and more exercise will contribute.

<distractor> Take pills regularly and you are sure to achieve your absolute best shape. <distractor> Drinking more water daily will guarantee the pills to work efficiently. <distractor> High-calorie food and enough water are essential to make the pills work well.

<QSN> It can be learned from the passage that _ . . <ANS> the one-time-only transaction service ensures customers' confidence

<distractor> the pills are unpopular with film stars <distractor> auto-rebilling and auto-reshipping are reliable business practices <distractor> Virginia Tech University doubted whether drinking water helps lose weight

<QSN> How can we buy African Mango securely? <ANS> The official web site is your best choice.

<distractor> We can place an order securely with the help of search engine. <distractor> McAfee SECURE promises the security of your order. <distractor> Many web sites providing "free trials" service are considered to be secure.

<QSN> Davie was wounded _ according to the passage? <ANS> In Helmand.

<distractor> In Rhosneigr. <distractor> In Birmingham. <distractor> In Bastion.

<QSN> Davie is most likely to come from _ . <ANS> the UK.

<distractor> Afghanistan. <distractor> the US. <distractor> Taliban.

<QSN> What we know about Davie is that _ . <ANS> Davie might like boxing when he was young.

<distractor> Davie was killed by Taliban fighters. <distractor> Davie's interpreter survived the accident. <distractor> Davie's legs were blown up immediately.

<QSN> Why did Jordan attempt 20 times before he missed a shot in the advertisement? <ANS> Because success was a strong habit for him.

<distractor> Because he didn't work hard enough. <distractor> Because he was not careful enough. <distractor> Because he was too tired.

<QSN> What do many people wrongly think of success? <ANS> They think it needs too much action and focus.

<distractor> They think it is easy to maintain. <distractor> They think it is impossible to establish the habit of success. <distractor> They think it doesn't require too much work.

<QSN> What does the writer want to tell us? <ANS> We should make success a habit.

<distractor> We should never miss a shot. <distractor> Trying to fail is necessary. <distractor> Success is not easy to achieve.

<QSN> The two attractive young women were talking so as to _ . <ANS> be heard by people around

<distractor> get the sweater at a lower price <distractor> be praised by other shoppers <distractor> decide on buying the sweater

<QSN> Lorenzo Bertolla is _ . <ANS> the brand name of clothes

<distractor> an advertising agency <distractor> a clothing company in Rome <distractor> a very popular male singer

<QSN> What can we infer from the passage? <ANS> That traditional advertising is too direct may lead to its decreasing effectiveness.

<distractor> Traditional advertising's effectiveness is increasing. <distractor> The MTV generation tends to believe all kinds of ads. <distractor> Undercover marketing will surely be stopped soon by the government.

<QSN> Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? <ANS> Undercover Marketing.

<distractor> Two Attractive Shoppers. <distractor> Lorenzo Bertolla Sweaters. <distractor> How to buy things.

<QSN> What can we know about the Book-show Competition? _ <ANS> It will be held in different cities.

<distractor> It will be held by the famous NLT. <distractor> It has never been organized before. <distractor> Children of all ages will join in it.

<QSN> What will be offered as a prize to schools? _ <ANS> Books worth PS150 in all.

<distractor> Pictures and comic books <distractor> Books signed by 12 authors. <distractor> Jessica Souhami's new books.

<QSN> The author's purpose of writing this passage is to _ . <ANS> introduce the Children's Book-Show Competition

<distractor> encourage young readers to become writers. <distractor> persuade all children to join in the competition <distractor> promote children's books by famous writers.

<QSN> When she took a mop from the small room what Mum really wanted to do was _ . <ANS> to see a patient

<distractor> to please the nurse <distractor> to clean the floor <distractor> to surprise the story-teller

<QSN> When the nurse talked to Mum she thought Mum was a _ . <ANS> cleaner

<distractor> nurse <distractor> visitor <distractor> patient

<QSN> After reading the story what can we infer about the hospital? _ <ANS> It has strict rules about visiting hours.

<distractor> It is a children's hospital. <distractor> The nurses and doctors there don't work hard. <distractor> The conditions there aren't very good.

<QSN> Which of the following words best describes Mum? _ . <ANS> Clever

<distractor> Strange <distractor> Warm-hearted <distractor> Hardworking

<QSN> The author advises readers to _ . <ANS> start cooking on Sundays regularly

<distractor> attend a cooking competition <distractor> buy the cookbook The Family Cooks <distractor> spend more time with families on Sundays

<QSN> What had not changed much over the many years according to the passage? <ANS> The poor situation of retirees

<distractor> Value systems <distractor> Economic freedom <distractor> Approach to consumerism

<QSN> Which of the following statements about saving in India is right? <ANS> the concept of saving has been well received by Indians.

<distractor> the amount of the savings ranks number one across the world. <distractor> long-standing savings can help the retirees live a care-free life. <distractor> saving early can not benefit people at all.

<QSN> What's the best title of the text? <ANS> Is saving enough

<distractor> Retirees being treated unfairly <distractor> Saving in India <distractor> How to deal with saving

<QSN> From the text we can learn that _ . <ANS> commuting time in New York is too long

<distractor> Cleveland has been entitled a lovely nickname <distractor> the economic downturn hit cities in the mid-east section <distractor> Miami scored in the bottom 10 percent in all nine categories

<QSN> What information can be inferred according to the text? <ANS> The number of officials who are guilty is large in Memphis.

<distractor> Stockton got second place in last year's ranking. <distractor> High income taxes made New York get 16th place. <distractor> Ohio has the country's highest sales tax.

<QSN> Which of the following is the correct ranking order? <ANS> Stockton, Detroit, Miami, Florida, St Louis.

<distractor> Cleveland, Detroit, Miami, Buffalo, Florida. <distractor> Stockton, Miami, Flint, Florida, Canton. <distractor> Cleveland, Stockton, Miami, Chicago, Florida.

<QSN> According to the passage we can infer that _ . <ANS> the author's father was once very rich.

<distractor> the author's father didn't love him. <distractor> the author's father had not enough money to buy a run car. <distractor> the author's thought was wildly unrealistic.

<QSN> When author graduated from his school, his father sent him _ . <ANS> a new leather-bound Bible

<distractor> a beautiful run car <distractor> a gift he hoped for <distractor> only an empty box

<QSN> After graduation, author _ before his father died. <ANS> had never gone home

<distractor> often went to see his father <distractor> went home once in the while <distractor> always contacted his father by phone

<QSN> The passage can imply that _ . <ANS> Good fortune lies within bad, bad fortune lurks within good.

<distractor> The author's father didn't understand his child. <distractor> where there is a will, there is a way. <distractor> Every man is the son of his own works.

<QSN> The saint probably wanted to tell the scholar by pouring water into the cup, that _ . <ANS> he had already gained enough knowledge

<distractor> he should be diligent in order to succeed <distractor> he ought to pay attention to details <distractor> he should keep learning every day

<QSN> We learn that compared to Americans, Australians _ . <ANS> spare more time for themselves

<distractor> know less about their capacity <distractor> spend less time with their friends <distractor> are easy to overstuff their life

<QSN> What's the structure of the passage? <ANS> story - topic - example - advice

<distractor> story - advice -example -topic <distractor> topic - example - advice - story <distractor> topic -reason- advice - example

<QSN> What is the fundamental reason why scholars want to get a post at an elite university? <ANS> Their academic career can benefit from it.

<distractor> It is an access to better wine cellars. <distractor> Reasons beside glory. <distractor> They can win honour.

<QSN> On what basis did Dr Barabasi's research team draw conclusions that getting a post at a higher-rank university won't help scholastic impact? <ANS> They ranked the physicists' institutions according to citations to these universities' paper.

<distractor> His team examined the 20-year careers of physicists. <distractor> He came from Havard, a top-ranking university himself and knew it well. <distractor> Individual physicists' citations by other authors increased within 5 years.

<QSN> Which of the following is true of Dr Barabasi's research? <ANS> It calculated the citations of the physicists' institutions.

<distractor> It proved that a post at an elite university helps academics. <distractor> It began in 1950 and ended in 1980. <distractor> It is based on a lot more than 2,000 scholars of various fields.

<QSN> Why did Stacy feel disappointed at first? <ANS> She mistook her sister's Christmas gift for hers.

<distractor> Her mother couldn't understand her at all. <distractor> Her mother didn't buy her any Christmas gift. <distractor> She didn't find her present in her mom's room.

<QSN> We can learn from the passage that _ . <ANS> her mother knew what gift Stacy wanted for Christmas

<distractor> her mother bought Stacy a camera after discovering her disappointment <distractor> Stacy thought it's OK to have an old camera <distractor> Stacy finally got her gift on Christmas Eve

<QSN> What would be the best title for the passage? <ANS> A Christmas gift as wished

<distractor> Love is more important than gifts <distractor> A wonderful Christmas <distractor> Love can not be bought

<QSN> Tofu came to Japan together with Buddhism because _ . <ANS> it was a very important food in the diet of Buddhist priests

<distractor> Buddhist priests ate tofu rather than vegetables <distractor> the religion came to Japan together with political institutions <distractor> the religion was the most important aspect of Chinese culture

<QSN> How are Japanese tofu dishes different from Chinese tofu dishes? <ANS> They are preserved in the original taste.

<distractor> They are served the same way throughout the year, <distractor> They have a better taste than Chinese tofu dishes. <distractor> They have a greater variety than Chinese tofu dishes.

<QSN> The Western people become interested in tofu and other soybean products because_. <ANS> eating too much animal fat is considered unhealthy

<distractor> they have become tired of eating meat <distractor> meat has become too expensive to buy <distractor> these products are more readily available

<QSN> The world is thirsty for water because _ . <ANS> we haven't got enough fresh water

<distractor> man hasn't got enough food to eat <distractor> only 70% of the earth's surface is water <distractor> little water is sent into sewer systems

<QSN> The best but the most difficult way to solve the water problem of the world is to _ . <ANS> remove the salt from sea water

<distractor> make the water in cities clean <distractor> take water from underground <distractor> make the need for water smaller

<QSN> What's the best title for this passage ? <ANS> The World's Water Problem

<distractor> The Importance of the Water <distractor> The Thirsty World <distractor> Fresh Water and Sea Water

<QSN> According to the passage, Philippe Croizon _ . <ANS> suffered a lot from the accident

<distractor> was born with disability <distractor> chose to live because of a TV programme <distractor> was fond of swimming since he was young

<QSN> What do we know about Philippe Croizon's swimming across the English Channel? <ANS> He spent a lot of time preparing for it.

<distractor> It took him two years to finish it. <distractor> He was the first person to achieve it. <distractor> It was easy for him to finish the swim.

<QSN> Philippe Croizon's crossing the seas joining five continents _ . <ANS> ended in the Bering Strait

<distractor> lasted a month <distractor> happened when he was 42 years old <distractor> was inspired by a television programme

<QSN> Which of the following can best describe Philippe Croizon's story? <ANS> Where there's a will, there's a way.

<distractor> Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. <distractor> Actions speak louder than words. <distractor> The finest diamond must be cut.

<QSN> What's the best title for the passage? <ANS> Philippe Croizon's amazing swim

<distractor> Hope in the corner <distractor> A disabled man's dream <distractor> Challenges to Philippe Croizon

<QSN> Doctors _ . <ANS> have different ideas about the medical effects of cold-water swimming

<distractor> believe swimming is helpful both in summer and in winter <distractor> enourage people to take part in cold-water swimming <distractor> point out the possible danger of blood illness during cold-water swimming

<QSN> According to the passage, some doctors believe it is true that _ . <ANS> cold-water swimming causes more heart attack in summer than in winter

<distractor> Polar bears are bears swimming in freezing water <distractor> cold-water swimming can make the body temperature dangerously high <distractor> you are healthy if cold-water swimming turns your skin color blue

<QSN> The Polar Bears like to swim year-round, for _ . <ANS> they find it enjoyable and interesting

<distractor> it is an easy way to keep the body warm in winter <distractor> they can stay young <distractor> they might meet fewer troubles in life

<QSN> Which of the following is TRUE according to the text ? <ANS> None of the above.

<distractor> The Polar Bear is a club in which people swim to protect polar bears. <distractor> The club members are all over 60 years old. <distractor> There is no woman in the club.

<QSN> This passage is mainly about _ . <ANS> a group of cold-water-swimming lovers

<distractor> the requirements of the Polar Bear Club <distractor> the Polar Bears' life in New York <distractor> doctors' ideas about cold-water swimming

<QSN> The members of the March family were Father March, Mrs. March and their _ . <ANS> four daughters

<distractor> five daughters <distractor> son and four daughters <distractor> son and five daughters

<QSN> Who was the most successful in career among the March girls? <ANS> Jo

<distractor> Beth <distractor> Amy <distractor> Meg

<QSN> Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? <ANS> The March Girls

<distractor> The march Family <distractor> The March Parents <distractor> The March Relatives

<QSN> It can be inferred from the passage that the March family had _ . <ANS> both happiness and sadness

<distractor> wealthy neighbors <distractor> more girls than boys <distractor> a lot of rich relatives

<QSN> Why do scientists think ginger can be used to fight against cancer? <ANS> Ginger can destroy diseased cells in two different ways.

<distractor> Ginger is commonly considered as a kind of pain killer. <distractor> Ginger warms people's bodies and helps them recover from operations. <distractor> Ginger has no harmful side effects according to a large amount of medical research.

<QSN> What is the text mainly about? <ANS> Ginger's medicinal effects.

<distractor> The benefits of ginger ale. <distractor> A new discovery about ginger. <distractor> Detailed research on ginger.

<QSN> What will most probably be talked about following the text? <ANS> How to use ginger in daily life.

<distractor> Products made from ginger. <distractor> Ginger's growing environment. <distractor> Why ginger can warm bodies.