Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
ANIMALS have always been used to represent certain human characteristics. Countries also use animals as symbols. From eagles to lions, many countries use an animal to show its national spirit and character.
The image of an eagle is on the US President's flag, and on the one-dollar bill. The bald eagle is a large, powerful, brown bird with a white head and tail. The term "bald" does not mean that this bird lacks feathers. Instead, it comes from the old word piebald, that menas, "marked with white".
The US declared that the eagle was its national bird in 1782. It was chosen because of "its long life, great strength, and noble looks".
A few eagles have even become American heroes. An eagle named "Old Abe", the mascot of a Wisconsin troop of soldiers during the Civil War, traveled 14,000 miles with its men. He was often shot at by the enemy, but survived 42 battles.
But, one of the Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin didn't agree with the choice. "The bald eagle ... is a bird of bad moral character, like those among men who live by robbing, he is generally poor, and often very messy," he argued. Franklin wanted the turkey as the country's national bird.
If Americans chose their national symbol deliberately, the symbol of England arose out of history.
King Herry I(1068-1135) was a brave warrior but also wise. His appreciation for the rule of law earned him the nickname the Lion of Justice. He was the first English King to use a lion as a royal symbol, which is popularly known as the "king of the jungle". By the year Richard I, known as "The Lionheart" for his bravery, came to the throne in 1189, the famous Three Lions badge had been formed. Now it can be seen on the shirts of England's sports teams.
Although people might not think of lions when they think of England, everyone knows about the Australian kangaroo. Legend has it that the kangaroo gets its name from an early meeting between local aborigines and white settlers. When asked by the Europeans what these strange-looking animals were, a native replied "kangaroo", meaning "I don't understand you."
The kangaroo is an individualistic animal. Although it does gather in groups, the kangaroo is not a herd animal. If a group is attacked, individuals run off in different directions. Australians think the kangaroo represents positive values, such as individual responsibility and pride.

<question>:
What good values can the kangaroo show as national spirits?

<options>:
A Group.
B Respect of others.
C Not understanding
D Positive values.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Unbelievable view appealed to me by accident.Just then, I checked once again: the somewhat tiny wood was having a leaf.Could I trust my own eyes? Had the hot sun annoyed me? After all, it  as summer in Costa Rica, a country in Central America.
I left off, wiping sweat from my eyes.Then I moved the wood with my finger.It stopped.It looked up at me with big triangular eyes.Surprise! It was a mantid, a kind of insect, instead of a piece of wood.
The mantid was hanging upside down on a branch.Its wings made it look like a piece of tree bark.Then I noticed something else.The leaf wasn't a leaf at all.The hungry mantid was really eating another insect--a katydid.By now, all that was left of the katydid was a pair of wings.A few moments later, the wings dropped to the ground.The mantid folded its long legs.It sat still.Now it looked even more like a piece of wood than when I had first seen it.
I thought about how I had been fooled by these clever animals.Then I thought about how the two insects go about trying to trick each other.Both mantids and katydids are masters of make-up.Katydids are particularly good at it.Many look like something they are not.Katydids often look like plants.Many seem to be leaves.Others look like leaves of grass.All day, the bugs try to stay perfectly still.Because their bodies look like plants, most animals interested in killing them don't bother them while katydids eat plants.

<question>:
What is the main topic of the text?

<options>:
A An experience of watching insects.
B The fake image of mantids and katydids.
C The fight between mantids and katydids.
D The living habits of mantids and katydids.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Unbelievable view appealed to me by accident.Just then, I checked once again: the somewhat tiny wood was having a leaf.Could I trust my own eyes? Had the hot sun annoyed me? After all, it  as summer in Costa Rica, a country in Central America.
I left off, wiping sweat from my eyes.Then I moved the wood with my finger.It stopped.It looked up at me with big triangular eyes.Surprise! It was a mantid, a kind of insect, instead of a piece of wood.
The mantid was hanging upside down on a branch.Its wings made it look like a piece of tree bark.Then I noticed something else.The leaf wasn't a leaf at all.The hungry mantid was really eating another insect--a katydid.By now, all that was left of the katydid was a pair of wings.A few moments later, the wings dropped to the ground.The mantid folded its long legs.It sat still.Now it looked even more like a piece of wood than when I had first seen it.
I thought about how I had been fooled by these clever animals.Then I thought about how the two insects go about trying to trick each other.Both mantids and katydids are masters of make-up.Katydids are particularly good at it.Many look like something they are not.Katydids often look like plants.Many seem to be leaves.Others look like leaves of grass.All day, the bugs try to stay perfectly still.Because their bodies look like plants, most animals interested in killing them don't bother them while katydids eat plants.

<question>:
What caused the author amazed at first?

<options>:
A The hot sun in summer.'
B The quick moving of the wood.
C The sight of wood eating a leaf.
D The fight for food between mantids and katydids-

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Unbelievable view appealed to me by accident.Just then, I checked once again: the somewhat tiny wood was having a leaf.Could I trust my own eyes? Had the hot sun annoyed me? After all, it  as summer in Costa Rica, a country in Central America.
I left off, wiping sweat from my eyes.Then I moved the wood with my finger.It stopped.It looked up at me with big triangular eyes.Surprise! It was a mantid, a kind of insect, instead of a piece of wood.
The mantid was hanging upside down on a branch.Its wings made it look like a piece of tree bark.Then I noticed something else.The leaf wasn't a leaf at all.The hungry mantid was really eating another insect--a katydid.By now, all that was left of the katydid was a pair of wings.A few moments later, the wings dropped to the ground.The mantid folded its long legs.It sat still.Now it looked even more like a piece of wood than when I had first seen it.
I thought about how I had been fooled by these clever animals.Then I thought about how the two insects go about trying to trick each other.Both mantids and katydids are masters of make-up.Katydids are particularly good at it.Many look like something they are not.Katydids often look like plants.Many seem to be leaves.Others look like leaves of grass.All day, the bugs try to stay perfectly still.Because their bodies look like plants, most animals interested in killing them don't bother them while katydids eat plants.

<question>:
When the mantid was hanging upside down on a branch, it was   _  .

<options>:
A waiting for its other food
B enjoying its food- katydid
C eating a leaf from the branch
D having a break under the tree

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Unbelievable view appealed to me by accident.Just then, I checked once again: the somewhat tiny wood was having a leaf.Could I trust my own eyes? Had the hot sun annoyed me? After all, it  as summer in Costa Rica, a country in Central America.
I left off, wiping sweat from my eyes.Then I moved the wood with my finger.It stopped.It looked up at me with big triangular eyes.Surprise! It was a mantid, a kind of insect, instead of a piece of wood.
The mantid was hanging upside down on a branch.Its wings made it look like a piece of tree bark.Then I noticed something else.The leaf wasn't a leaf at all.The hungry mantid was really eating another insect--a katydid.By now, all that was left of the katydid was a pair of wings.A few moments later, the wings dropped to the ground.The mantid folded its long legs.It sat still.Now it looked even more like a piece of wood than when I had first seen it.
I thought about how I had been fooled by these clever animals.Then I thought about how the two insects go about trying to trick each other.Both mantids and katydids are masters of make-up.Katydids are particularly good at it.Many look like something they are not.Katydids often look like plants.Many seem to be leaves.Others look like leaves of grass.All day, the bugs try to stay perfectly still.Because their bodies look like plants, most animals interested in killing them don't bother them while katydids eat plants.

<question>:
Based on the passage, it can be inferred that the mantid   _  .

<options>:
A is a kind of meat-eafer
B is easy to be found by a katydid
C looks more like a green leaf
D mainly lives on the green leaves

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Winter is coming. It's time for the arctic ground squirrel  to get her underground home ready. She chooses a quiet spot, hidden from wolves and foxes. She gathers grass and fur to keep her home warm.
Winter is long and cold in northern Canada. Many days, the air is colder than the air in your freezer. Plants can't grow, so there are no leaves or grass for animals to eat. They must find other ways to live. The arctic ground squirrel "sleeps" the winter away.
For months the ground squirrel has been eating lots of seeds, mushrooms, and berries. Now she is fat. The extra fat will keep her alive through the winter.
At last she crawls through a tunnel into the nest she has made. She curls up, wraps her tail around herself, and goes to "sleep". Only she won't really be sleeping. She will be hibernating .
The ground squirrel's body is usually as warm as yours. When she hibernates, her body becomes just colder than ice, but she doesn't freeze. In the warm season, when the ground squirrel is active, she uses most of the food she eats to make heat to stay warm. When she hibernates, she doesn't need much food.
Her heart beats just one or two times each minute. She will take only about three breaths each minute. She won't move, even if someone touches her or shines a light into her eyes.
These changes in the ground squirrel's body let her live through the winter.
The ground squirrel will not stay in hibernation all winter. Her body warms up and becomes active for a few hours once every few weeks. Over the winter, these active times use up more than half of the energy that she worked so hard to store. Why does she do this?
Scientists aren't sure. Some think arctic ground squirrels must warm up in case their bodies
need to fight off any germs  that would make them sick.
In April or May the arctic ground squirrel will stop hibernating. She will be skinny because she did not eat anything during the winter. Now she will have just a few months to have babies and fatten up before winter comes again.

<question>:
The Arctic ground squirrel must hibernate in winter because she_.

<options>:
A needs to have a comfortable rest
B can keep warm while hibernating
C must hide from wolves and foxes
D doesn't have enough food in winter

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Winter is coming. It's time for the arctic ground squirrel  to get her underground home ready. She chooses a quiet spot, hidden from wolves and foxes. She gathers grass and fur to keep her home warm.
Winter is long and cold in northern Canada. Many days, the air is colder than the air in your freezer. Plants can't grow, so there are no leaves or grass for animals to eat. They must find other ways to live. The arctic ground squirrel "sleeps" the winter away.
For months the ground squirrel has been eating lots of seeds, mushrooms, and berries. Now she is fat. The extra fat will keep her alive through the winter.
At last she crawls through a tunnel into the nest she has made. She curls up, wraps her tail around herself, and goes to "sleep". Only she won't really be sleeping. She will be hibernating .
The ground squirrel's body is usually as warm as yours. When she hibernates, her body becomes just colder than ice, but she doesn't freeze. In the warm season, when the ground squirrel is active, she uses most of the food she eats to make heat to stay warm. When she hibernates, she doesn't need much food.
Her heart beats just one or two times each minute. She will take only about three breaths each minute. She won't move, even if someone touches her or shines a light into her eyes.
These changes in the ground squirrel's body let her live through the winter.
The ground squirrel will not stay in hibernation all winter. Her body warms up and becomes active for a few hours once every few weeks. Over the winter, these active times use up more than half of the energy that she worked so hard to store. Why does she do this?
Scientists aren't sure. Some think arctic ground squirrels must warm up in case their bodies
need to fight off any germs  that would make them sick.
In April or May the arctic ground squirrel will stop hibernating. She will be skinny because she did not eat anything during the winter. Now she will have just a few months to have babies and fatten up before winter comes again.

<question>:
While hibernating, the Arctic ground squirrel's body   _    .

<options>:
A freezes up completely
B is as warm as usual
C drops just below 0degC
D makes heat to stay warm

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Winter is coming. It's time for the arctic ground squirrel  to get her underground home ready. She chooses a quiet spot, hidden from wolves and foxes. She gathers grass and fur to keep her home warm.
Winter is long and cold in northern Canada. Many days, the air is colder than the air in your freezer. Plants can't grow, so there are no leaves or grass for animals to eat. They must find other ways to live. The arctic ground squirrel "sleeps" the winter away.
For months the ground squirrel has been eating lots of seeds, mushrooms, and berries. Now she is fat. The extra fat will keep her alive through the winter.
At last she crawls through a tunnel into the nest she has made. She curls up, wraps her tail around herself, and goes to "sleep". Only she won't really be sleeping. She will be hibernating .
The ground squirrel's body is usually as warm as yours. When she hibernates, her body becomes just colder than ice, but she doesn't freeze. In the warm season, when the ground squirrel is active, she uses most of the food she eats to make heat to stay warm. When she hibernates, she doesn't need much food.
Her heart beats just one or two times each minute. She will take only about three breaths each minute. She won't move, even if someone touches her or shines a light into her eyes.
These changes in the ground squirrel's body let her live through the winter.
The ground squirrel will not stay in hibernation all winter. Her body warms up and becomes active for a few hours once every few weeks. Over the winter, these active times use up more than half of the energy that she worked so hard to store. Why does she do this?
Scientists aren't sure. Some think arctic ground squirrels must warm up in case their bodies
need to fight off any germs  that would make them sick.
In April or May the arctic ground squirrel will stop hibernating. She will be skinny because she did not eat anything during the winter. Now she will have just a few months to have babies and fatten up before winter comes again.

<question>:
In winter, the Arctic ground squirrel_.

<options>:
A doesn't breathe at all
B becomes active sometimes
C stays in hibernation all the time
D won't move unless touched

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Winter is coming. It's time for the arctic ground squirrel  to get her underground home ready. She chooses a quiet spot, hidden from wolves and foxes. She gathers grass and fur to keep her home warm.
Winter is long and cold in northern Canada. Many days, the air is colder than the air in your freezer. Plants can't grow, so there are no leaves or grass for animals to eat. They must find other ways to live. The arctic ground squirrel "sleeps" the winter away.
For months the ground squirrel has been eating lots of seeds, mushrooms, and berries. Now she is fat. The extra fat will keep her alive through the winter.
At last she crawls through a tunnel into the nest she has made. She curls up, wraps her tail around herself, and goes to "sleep". Only she won't really be sleeping. She will be hibernating .
The ground squirrel's body is usually as warm as yours. When she hibernates, her body becomes just colder than ice, but she doesn't freeze. In the warm season, when the ground squirrel is active, she uses most of the food she eats to make heat to stay warm. When she hibernates, she doesn't need much food.
Her heart beats just one or two times each minute. She will take only about three breaths each minute. She won't move, even if someone touches her or shines a light into her eyes.
These changes in the ground squirrel's body let her live through the winter.
The ground squirrel will not stay in hibernation all winter. Her body warms up and becomes active for a few hours once every few weeks. Over the winter, these active times use up more than half of the energy that she worked so hard to store. Why does she do this?
Scientists aren't sure. Some think arctic ground squirrels must warm up in case their bodies
need to fight off any germs  that would make them sick.
In April or May the arctic ground squirrel will stop hibernating. She will be skinny because she did not eat anything during the winter. Now she will have just a few months to have babies and fatten up before winter comes again.

<question>:
The Arctic ground squirrel is very thin usually when   _            .

<options>:
A winter comes to an end
B she starts to hibernate
C autumn is approaching
D she has young babies

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Stores, farmer markets, gas stations and restaurants have been interested in the organic  food. However, it can be difficult to tell natural foods from organic foods. Most people don't know that there is a major difference between the two foods. No one seems to be able to determine which is which, creating a lot of confusion for people who are truly concerned with buying the best and healthiest products.
In 2000, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published its official position on organic foods and made its production controlled by a strict law. While there are several standards for organic foods, foods must be grown without the use of antibiotics ,growth hormones ,chemical things and so on. The leaves of plants are one of the best choices.
On the other hand, natural foods have no legal rules, and are not controlled by any law. The USDA does require that seller should list the parts of natural foods, but there are no official rules for the amount of natural parts a food must contain. A natural food is usually considered to contain less chemical things, though there is no way to keep an eye on the product.
The USDA has guidelines for organic production. When considering buying organic foods, you must take into consideration that the organic meat, eggs and milk products must come from animals that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones.
Due to higher labor costs, organic products cost 40% to 120% more compared with their natural foods. The most important thing to remember is to eat a variety of healthy foods, organic or natural foods. Eating more fruits, vegetables, low-fat and whole grains will be good for our health.

<question>:
What can be used in growing organic foods?

<options>:
A Chemical things.
B Antibiotics.
C The leaves of trees.
D Growth hormones.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Stores, farmer markets, gas stations and restaurants have been interested in the organic  food. However, it can be difficult to tell natural foods from organic foods. Most people don't know that there is a major difference between the two foods. No one seems to be able to determine which is which, creating a lot of confusion for people who are truly concerned with buying the best and healthiest products.
In 2000, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published its official position on organic foods and made its production controlled by a strict law. While there are several standards for organic foods, foods must be grown without the use of antibiotics ,growth hormones ,chemical things and so on. The leaves of plants are one of the best choices.
On the other hand, natural foods have no legal rules, and are not controlled by any law. The USDA does require that seller should list the parts of natural foods, but there are no official rules for the amount of natural parts a food must contain. A natural food is usually considered to contain less chemical things, though there is no way to keep an eye on the product.
The USDA has guidelines for organic production. When considering buying organic foods, you must take into consideration that the organic meat, eggs and milk products must come from animals that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones.
Due to higher labor costs, organic products cost 40% to 120% more compared with their natural foods. The most important thing to remember is to eat a variety of healthy foods, organic or natural foods. Eating more fruits, vegetables, low-fat and whole grains will be good for our health.

<question>:
What is the attitude of the author towards the quality of natural foods?

<options>:
A Worried.
B Interested.
C Unconcerned.
D positive.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Stores, farmer markets, gas stations and restaurants have been interested in the organic  food. However, it can be difficult to tell natural foods from organic foods. Most people don't know that there is a major difference between the two foods. No one seems to be able to determine which is which, creating a lot of confusion for people who are truly concerned with buying the best and healthiest products.
In 2000, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published its official position on organic foods and made its production controlled by a strict law. While there are several standards for organic foods, foods must be grown without the use of antibiotics ,growth hormones ,chemical things and so on. The leaves of plants are one of the best choices.
On the other hand, natural foods have no legal rules, and are not controlled by any law. The USDA does require that seller should list the parts of natural foods, but there are no official rules for the amount of natural parts a food must contain. A natural food is usually considered to contain less chemical things, though there is no way to keep an eye on the product.
The USDA has guidelines for organic production. When considering buying organic foods, you must take into consideration that the organic meat, eggs and milk products must come from animals that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones.
Due to higher labor costs, organic products cost 40% to 120% more compared with their natural foods. The most important thing to remember is to eat a variety of healthy foods, organic or natural foods. Eating more fruits, vegetables, low-fat and whole grains will be good for our health.

<question>:
The passage is developed   _  .

<options>:
A by space
B by comparison
C by process
D by time

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Stores, farmer markets, gas stations and restaurants have been interested in the organic  food. However, it can be difficult to tell natural foods from organic foods. Most people don't know that there is a major difference between the two foods. No one seems to be able to determine which is which, creating a lot of confusion for people who are truly concerned with buying the best and healthiest products.
In 2000, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published its official position on organic foods and made its production controlled by a strict law. While there are several standards for organic foods, foods must be grown without the use of antibiotics ,growth hormones ,chemical things and so on. The leaves of plants are one of the best choices.
On the other hand, natural foods have no legal rules, and are not controlled by any law. The USDA does require that seller should list the parts of natural foods, but there are no official rules for the amount of natural parts a food must contain. A natural food is usually considered to contain less chemical things, though there is no way to keep an eye on the product.
The USDA has guidelines for organic production. When considering buying organic foods, you must take into consideration that the organic meat, eggs and milk products must come from animals that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones.
Due to higher labor costs, organic products cost 40% to 120% more compared with their natural foods. The most important thing to remember is to eat a variety of healthy foods, organic or natural foods. Eating more fruits, vegetables, low-fat and whole grains will be good for our health.

<question>:
What may be the main idea of the text?

<options>:
A The advantages of organic foods.
B The function of organic foods.
C The differences between natural foods and organic foods.
D The importance of organic foods and natural foods.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
If you are a traditional traveller who believes cameras are irreplaceable,here are some things you should pay attention to when looking for the perfect camera.
Sensor size
Along with the megapixel   count,the size of the sensor dictates the general image quality as well as the camera's performance in low light. It also determines whether the camera can electronically put the details it captures bigger enough to see--which is what makes the pictures not clear enough to see when you view the photos on a bigger screen.
Portability
"The important thing is that the camera isn't too big or heavy,and that you have a good zoom   range for both wide-angle and telephoto shots  ,"Atherton told CNN.A good choice would be a slim,light pocket camera with a high-qualified built-in optical zoom. "These are very popular for travel as they are light,but built with a telephoto lens that can zoom up to 60 times," Atherton said.
Zoom and shutter   speed
For action or crowd shots,a fast shutter speed is a key factor. "When dealing with anything that's active--wildlife or people in action on the street--faces change within a tiny part of a second," said Arnold,"a fast shutter speed is helpful in shooting the several hundred photos you might need to get that single winning shot."

<question>:
According to Atherton,what isn't a requirement for an ideal camera?

<options>:
A Portable shape.
B Wide-ranged zoom.
C Good telephoto lens.
D Reasonable sensor size.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
If you are a traditional traveller who believes cameras are irreplaceable,here are some things you should pay attention to when looking for the perfect camera.
Sensor size
Along with the megapixel   count,the size of the sensor dictates the general image quality as well as the camera's performance in low light. It also determines whether the camera can electronically put the details it captures bigger enough to see--which is what makes the pictures not clear enough to see when you view the photos on a bigger screen.
Portability
"The important thing is that the camera isn't too big or heavy,and that you have a good zoom   range for both wide-angle and telephoto shots  ,"Atherton told CNN.A good choice would be a slim,light pocket camera with a high-qualified built-in optical zoom. "These are very popular for travel as they are light,but built with a telephoto lens that can zoom up to 60 times," Atherton said.
Zoom and shutter   speed
For action or crowd shots,a fast shutter speed is a key factor. "When dealing with anything that's active--wildlife or people in action on the street--faces change within a tiny part of a second," said Arnold,"a fast shutter speed is helpful in shooting the several hundred photos you might need to get that single winning shot."

<question>:
What will contribute to a satisfactory photo of a running lion in the wild?

<options>:
A The sensor size.
B The zoom range.
C The shutter speed.
D The megapixel.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
If you are a traditional traveller who believes cameras are irreplaceable,here are some things you should pay attention to when looking for the perfect camera.
Sensor size
Along with the megapixel   count,the size of the sensor dictates the general image quality as well as the camera's performance in low light. It also determines whether the camera can electronically put the details it captures bigger enough to see--which is what makes the pictures not clear enough to see when you view the photos on a bigger screen.
Portability
"The important thing is that the camera isn't too big or heavy,and that you have a good zoom   range for both wide-angle and telephoto shots  ,"Atherton told CNN.A good choice would be a slim,light pocket camera with a high-qualified built-in optical zoom. "These are very popular for travel as they are light,but built with a telephoto lens that can zoom up to 60 times," Atherton said.
Zoom and shutter   speed
For action or crowd shots,a fast shutter speed is a key factor. "When dealing with anything that's active--wildlife or people in action on the street--faces change within a tiny part of a second," said Arnold,"a fast shutter speed is helpful in shooting the several hundred photos you might need to get that single winning shot."

<question>:
Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?

<options>:
A How to choose ideal travel cameras?
B How to put a camera into good use?
C A fashionable camera--up for sale
D A high-quality camera--a modern life's must

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
She once said: "When people ask me if writing has been a hard or easy road I always answer with the famous saying, "the end is nothing; the road is all.'" That is what I mean when I say writing has been a pleasure. I have never faced the type-writer   with the thought that one more task had to be done. "
Like most writers, Willa Cather did not write books for the money that they brought her, but rather for the pleasure that came in their writing. Her works were, like her, simple and full of the vigor  of her days in Nebraska, where she grew from childhood to young womanhood and where she developed a deep love for the treeless land of the Great Plains with its wild flowers, wheat fields and rivers.
"It's a rather strange thing about the flat country," she wrote later. "It takes hold of you, or it leaves you perfectly cold. A great many people find it very dull; they like a church tower, an old factory, a waterfall country all made to look like a German, Christmas card... But when I come to the open plains, something happens. I'm home. I breathe differently. "

<question>:
What did Cather mean by "the end is nothing; the road is all"?

<options>:
A Writing is the only path to success.
B I feel happy when I finish writing a book.
C I enjoy writing whether it is hard or easy.
D Writing itself, not its result, is important.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
She once said: "When people ask me if writing has been a hard or easy road I always answer with the famous saying, "the end is nothing; the road is all.'" That is what I mean when I say writing has been a pleasure. I have never faced the type-writer   with the thought that one more task had to be done. "
Like most writers, Willa Cather did not write books for the money that they brought her, but rather for the pleasure that came in their writing. Her works were, like her, simple and full of the vigor  of her days in Nebraska, where she grew from childhood to young womanhood and where she developed a deep love for the treeless land of the Great Plains with its wild flowers, wheat fields and rivers.
"It's a rather strange thing about the flat country," she wrote later. "It takes hold of you, or it leaves you perfectly cold. A great many people find it very dull; they like a church tower, an old factory, a waterfall country all made to look like a German, Christmas card... But when I come to the open plains, something happens. I'm home. I breathe differently. "

<question>:
What was the place like where Cather grew up?

<options>:
A It was cold, plain and without a church.
B It was a color1ful world of wild flowers.
C It was like a German Christmas card
D It was vast, open, flat and wild.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
She once said: "When people ask me if writing has been a hard or easy road I always answer with the famous saying, "the end is nothing; the road is all.'" That is what I mean when I say writing has been a pleasure. I have never faced the type-writer   with the thought that one more task had to be done. "
Like most writers, Willa Cather did not write books for the money that they brought her, but rather for the pleasure that came in their writing. Her works were, like her, simple and full of the vigor  of her days in Nebraska, where she grew from childhood to young womanhood and where she developed a deep love for the treeless land of the Great Plains with its wild flowers, wheat fields and rivers.
"It's a rather strange thing about the flat country," she wrote later. "It takes hold of you, or it leaves you perfectly cold. A great many people find it very dull; they like a church tower, an old factory, a waterfall country all made to look like a German, Christmas card... But when I come to the open plains, something happens. I'm home. I breathe differently. "

<question>:
What happens when Cather comes to the open plains?

<options>:
A She breathes differently from others:
B She wants to make the place her home.
C She finds the place similar to her home.
D She feels completely comfortable

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
To win an Oscar is an achievement at any age. To do so at 22, like Jennifer Lawrence, is just amazing. Recently, the American star won Best Actress at this year's Academy Awards for her role in the film Silver Linings Playbook. According to time magazine's Richard Corliss, Lawrence is a rare young actress who lends mature intelligence to any role.
Though Lawrence has found great success through her big screen work, she wasn't sure what she really liked doing before the age of 14. She thought she'd go to college and maybe find a career as a doctor or a travel agent.
Lawrence's two brothers were star athletes and one of them was a straight-A student. Unlike them, she suffered through school, never finding where she belonged. However, during a trip to New York, Lawrence suddenly realized that she wanted to be an actress. When she was enjoying the beautiful city, a model seeker asked if he could take her picture, and the next day he called her in for an audition .
"I read the script and it was the first time I had that feeling like I understand this," Lawrence said. "Within 20 minutes in the cab ride from the hotel, I decided I didn't want to be a model. In fact, I wanted to be an actress." Having appreciated this young lady's performance, the agency was so impressed with her reading that they signed her on the spot. But she insisted on finishing high school so she could pay her full attention to her acting career.
Lawrence burst onto the Hollywood scene last year with The Hunger Games, which established her as the highest-grossing female action hero of all time. Rolling Stone called her "the most talented young actress in America" .

<question>:
Which of the following is true of Jennifer Lawrence?

<options>:
A She achieved her dream by chance.
B She used to be a well-known model.
C She was awarded by the Academy Awards.
D She wanted to be an actress at an early age.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
To win an Oscar is an achievement at any age. To do so at 22, like Jennifer Lawrence, is just amazing. Recently, the American star won Best Actress at this year's Academy Awards for her role in the film Silver Linings Playbook. According to time magazine's Richard Corliss, Lawrence is a rare young actress who lends mature intelligence to any role.
Though Lawrence has found great success through her big screen work, she wasn't sure what she really liked doing before the age of 14. She thought she'd go to college and maybe find a career as a doctor or a travel agent.
Lawrence's two brothers were star athletes and one of them was a straight-A student. Unlike them, she suffered through school, never finding where she belonged. However, during a trip to New York, Lawrence suddenly realized that she wanted to be an actress. When she was enjoying the beautiful city, a model seeker asked if he could take her picture, and the next day he called her in for an audition .
"I read the script and it was the first time I had that feeling like I understand this," Lawrence said. "Within 20 minutes in the cab ride from the hotel, I decided I didn't want to be a model. In fact, I wanted to be an actress." Having appreciated this young lady's performance, the agency was so impressed with her reading that they signed her on the spot. But she insisted on finishing high school so she could pay her full attention to her acting career.
Lawrence burst onto the Hollywood scene last year with The Hunger Games, which established her as the highest-grossing female action hero of all time. Rolling Stone called her "the most talented young actress in America" .

<question>:
Lawrence made up her mind to be an actress because of_.

<options>:
A a model interview
B her brothers' examples
C the taxi ride to her hotel.
D the beautiful scenery of New York

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
To win an Oscar is an achievement at any age. To do so at 22, like Jennifer Lawrence, is just amazing. Recently, the American star won Best Actress at this year's Academy Awards for her role in the film Silver Linings Playbook. According to time magazine's Richard Corliss, Lawrence is a rare young actress who lends mature intelligence to any role.
Though Lawrence has found great success through her big screen work, she wasn't sure what she really liked doing before the age of 14. She thought she'd go to college and maybe find a career as a doctor or a travel agent.
Lawrence's two brothers were star athletes and one of them was a straight-A student. Unlike them, she suffered through school, never finding where she belonged. However, during a trip to New York, Lawrence suddenly realized that she wanted to be an actress. When she was enjoying the beautiful city, a model seeker asked if he could take her picture, and the next day he called her in for an audition .
"I read the script and it was the first time I had that feeling like I understand this," Lawrence said. "Within 20 minutes in the cab ride from the hotel, I decided I didn't want to be a model. In fact, I wanted to be an actress." Having appreciated this young lady's performance, the agency was so impressed with her reading that they signed her on the spot. But she insisted on finishing high school so she could pay her full attention to her acting career.
Lawrence burst onto the Hollywood scene last year with The Hunger Games, which established her as the highest-grossing female action hero of all time. Rolling Stone called her "the most talented young actress in America" .

<question>:
From the text we can know that Lawrence is an actress of great_.

<options>:
A confidence
B ambition
C independence
D talent

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
The discovery of an ancient giant panda skull has confirmed its bamboo diet dates back more than 2 million years and may have played a key part in its survival.[:
A Chinese-US research team reports its results today following studies on a fossil skull found in south China's Cuangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in 2001.
The six fossils unearthed in Jinyin Cave are dated between 2.4 and 2 million years ago, according to the report in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, an influential US journal.
Jin Changzhu, of the chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and lead author of the paper, said the smaller fossil skull indicates the giant pandas were about a third smaller than today's pandas.
Researchers knew the panda reached its maximum size about 500,000 years ago, when it peaked ,and then gradually became smaller.
Jin, a paleontologist   at the Institute of Vertebrate paleontology and Paleoanthropology   attached to the CAS, said the size _ was a basic rule of evolution.
"A species tends to grow bigger when it reaches the peak of its population , but becomes smaller when numbers decline," he said.
The dental remains of the skull, which is the oldest giant panda skull ever found, are similar to today's pandas, indicating the type of teeth that could munch  mountains of bamboo. A panda can eat up to 40kg of bamboo per day.
Paleoanthropologist Russell Ciochon, the US co-author at the University of lowa, said the panda's focus on bamboo could have helped it survive all these years.
"Once an animal begins to rely on a common and stable food source, such as bamboo, it tends to evolve a larger body size," he said. "As individuals of the evolving species grow bigger, they have a better chance not to be eaten by predators   due to their larger body size."

<question>:
According to the research of the CAS , there were most pandas in the world  _

<options>:
A 2 million years ago
B between 2.4 and 2 million years ago
C 500,000 years ago
D Nowadays

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
The discovery of an ancient giant panda skull has confirmed its bamboo diet dates back more than 2 million years and may have played a key part in its survival.[:
A Chinese-US research team reports its results today following studies on a fossil skull found in south China's Cuangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in 2001.
The six fossils unearthed in Jinyin Cave are dated between 2.4 and 2 million years ago, according to the report in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, an influential US journal.
Jin Changzhu, of the chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and lead author of the paper, said the smaller fossil skull indicates the giant pandas were about a third smaller than today's pandas.
Researchers knew the panda reached its maximum size about 500,000 years ago, when it peaked ,and then gradually became smaller.
Jin, a paleontologist   at the Institute of Vertebrate paleontology and Paleoanthropology   attached to the CAS, said the size _ was a basic rule of evolution.
"A species tends to grow bigger when it reaches the peak of its population , but becomes smaller when numbers decline," he said.
The dental remains of the skull, which is the oldest giant panda skull ever found, are similar to today's pandas, indicating the type of teeth that could munch  mountains of bamboo. A panda can eat up to 40kg of bamboo per day.
Paleoanthropologist Russell Ciochon, the US co-author at the University of lowa, said the panda's focus on bamboo could have helped it survive all these years.
"Once an animal begins to rely on a common and stable food source, such as bamboo, it tends to evolve a larger body size," he said. "As individuals of the evolving species grow bigger, they have a better chance not to be eaten by predators   due to their larger body size."

<question>:
From the passage, we can learn  _

<options>:
A pandas began to eat bamboo 2 million years ago
B a species tends to grow smaller when numbers decline
C the giant pandas were about a third the size of today's pandas
D pandas' bamboo has played an important role in its development

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
The discovery of an ancient giant panda skull has confirmed its bamboo diet dates back more than 2 million years and may have played a key part in its survival.[:
A Chinese-US research team reports its results today following studies on a fossil skull found in south China's Cuangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in 2001.
The six fossils unearthed in Jinyin Cave are dated between 2.4 and 2 million years ago, according to the report in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, an influential US journal.
Jin Changzhu, of the chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and lead author of the paper, said the smaller fossil skull indicates the giant pandas were about a third smaller than today's pandas.
Researchers knew the panda reached its maximum size about 500,000 years ago, when it peaked ,and then gradually became smaller.
Jin, a paleontologist   at the Institute of Vertebrate paleontology and Paleoanthropology   attached to the CAS, said the size _ was a basic rule of evolution.
"A species tends to grow bigger when it reaches the peak of its population , but becomes smaller when numbers decline," he said.
The dental remains of the skull, which is the oldest giant panda skull ever found, are similar to today's pandas, indicating the type of teeth that could munch  mountains of bamboo. A panda can eat up to 40kg of bamboo per day.
Paleoanthropologist Russell Ciochon, the US co-author at the University of lowa, said the panda's focus on bamboo could have helped it survive all these years.
"Once an animal begins to rely on a common and stable food source, such as bamboo, it tends to evolve a larger body size," he said. "As individuals of the evolving species grow bigger, they have a better chance not to be eaten by predators   due to their larger body size."

<question>:
The passage mainly tells us that  _

<options>:
A pandas are endangered
B pandas had a long history
C pandas had bamboo to beat predators
D today's Pandas are similar to the oldest ones

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
A nameless British millionaire is currently putting people to the test by handing out PS1,000 to those he randomly meets in the street.All he'd ask is that they'd do something positive with the cash.The reactions are varied,from the surprised to the suspicious to the simply delighted.He has given away close to PS100,000 to people he has met around the world.He hands those that he chooses a card explaining his project and allows them 48 hours to get in touch.
"Mr.Lucky" is from London,in his late thirties and appears wearing rolled-up jeans and with a camera around his neck.Working for an insurance company abroad,he earned his fortune and resigned last year after having realized he had more money than he knew what to do with.
"I once booked myself a flight into space;I thought I'd fulfill my childhood dream.Then I told my friends and when the conversation changed to what they would do if they had that amount of money,I felt embarrassed.Their ideas were much more generous,interesting and responsible than mine," said Mr.Lucky.After canceling his space flight and struggling to choose a worthy cause for his cash,he decided to set up the WeAreLucky project."I didn't want to just pass on my luck;I also wanted to share the responsibility.I decided to give away PS1,000 every day.I'd asked the receivers to fill in a brief questionnaire to explain their intentions in using the money."
But is handing over the responsibility to others really a responsible thing to do? How does he know the money will be used properly? "I'm not going to judge or start checking up on them.Sometimes what we need to do is just believing others," he said with nearly childlike enthusiasm.

<question>:
How do people feel when offered PS1,000 by "Mr.Lucky"?

<options>:
A Shocked.
B Cheerful.
C Embarrassed.
D Stressful.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
A nameless British millionaire is currently putting people to the test by handing out PS1,000 to those he randomly meets in the street.All he'd ask is that they'd do something positive with the cash.The reactions are varied,from the surprised to the suspicious to the simply delighted.He has given away close to PS100,000 to people he has met around the world.He hands those that he chooses a card explaining his project and allows them 48 hours to get in touch.
"Mr.Lucky" is from London,in his late thirties and appears wearing rolled-up jeans and with a camera around his neck.Working for an insurance company abroad,he earned his fortune and resigned last year after having realized he had more money than he knew what to do with.
"I once booked myself a flight into space;I thought I'd fulfill my childhood dream.Then I told my friends and when the conversation changed to what they would do if they had that amount of money,I felt embarrassed.Their ideas were much more generous,interesting and responsible than mine," said Mr.Lucky.After canceling his space flight and struggling to choose a worthy cause for his cash,he decided to set up the WeAreLucky project."I didn't want to just pass on my luck;I also wanted to share the responsibility.I decided to give away PS1,000 every day.I'd asked the receivers to fill in a brief questionnaire to explain their intentions in using the money."
But is handing over the responsibility to others really a responsible thing to do? How does he know the money will be used properly? "I'm not going to judge or start checking up on them.Sometimes what we need to do is just believing others," he said with nearly childlike enthusiasm.

<question>:
How did Mr.Lucky get so much money?

<options>:
A Flying into space.
B Giving out some questionnaires to people.
C Setting up a web site.
D Working in an insurance company.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
A nameless British millionaire is currently putting people to the test by handing out PS1,000 to those he randomly meets in the street.All he'd ask is that they'd do something positive with the cash.The reactions are varied,from the surprised to the suspicious to the simply delighted.He has given away close to PS100,000 to people he has met around the world.He hands those that he chooses a card explaining his project and allows them 48 hours to get in touch.
"Mr.Lucky" is from London,in his late thirties and appears wearing rolled-up jeans and with a camera around his neck.Working for an insurance company abroad,he earned his fortune and resigned last year after having realized he had more money than he knew what to do with.
"I once booked myself a flight into space;I thought I'd fulfill my childhood dream.Then I told my friends and when the conversation changed to what they would do if they had that amount of money,I felt embarrassed.Their ideas were much more generous,interesting and responsible than mine," said Mr.Lucky.After canceling his space flight and struggling to choose a worthy cause for his cash,he decided to set up the WeAreLucky project."I didn't want to just pass on my luck;I also wanted to share the responsibility.I decided to give away PS1,000 every day.I'd asked the receivers to fill in a brief questionnaire to explain their intentions in using the money."
But is handing over the responsibility to others really a responsible thing to do? How does he know the money will be used properly? "I'm not going to judge or start checking up on them.Sometimes what we need to do is just believing others," he said with nearly childlike enthusiasm.

<question>:
Why did Mr.Lucky hand out his money?

<options>:
A He was easy-going and rich.
B He wanted to help the poor.
C He believed people could use it properly.
D He needed people to share his responsibility.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
It came as something of a surprise when Diana, Princess of Wales, made a trip to Angola in 1997, to support the Red Cross's campaign for a total ban on all anti-personnel landmines. Within hours of arriving in Angola, television screens around the world were filled with images of her comforting victims injured in explosions caused by landmines. "I knew the statistics,"she said. "But putting a face to those figures brought the reality home to me; like when I met Sandra, a 13- year-old girl who had lost her leg, and people like her.  "
The Princess concluded with a simple message. "We must stop landmines." And she used every opportunity during her visit to repeat this message.
But, back in London, her views were not shared by some members of the British government, which refused to support a ban on these weapons. Angry politicians launched an attack on the Princess in the press. They described her as very "ill-informed"and " a loose cannon  ."
The Princess responded by brushing aside the criticisms," This is a distraction   we do not need. All I'm trying to do is help."
Opposition parties, the media and the public immediately voiced their support for the Princess. To make matters worse for the government, it soon emerged that the Princess's trip had been approved by the Foreign Office, and that she was in fact very well-informed about both the situation in Angola and the British government's policy regarding landmines. The result was a severe embarrassment for the government.
To try and limit the damage, the Foreign Secretary, Malcolm Rifkidnd, claimed that the Princess's views on landmines were not very different from government policy, and that it was working towards a worldwide ban. The Defence Secretary, Michael Portillo, claimed the matter was a misinterpretation or misunderstanding.
For the Princess, the trip to this war-torn country was an excellent opportunity to use her popularity to show the world how much destruction and suffering landmines can cause. She said that the experience had also given her the chance to get closer to people and their problems.

<question>:
Princess Diana paid a visit to Angola in 1997   _  .

<options>:
A to voice her support for a total ban of landmines
B to clarify the British government's stand on landmines
C to investigate the sufferings of landmine victims there
D to establish her image as a friend of landmine victims

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
It came as something of a surprise when Diana, Princess of Wales, made a trip to Angola in 1997, to support the Red Cross's campaign for a total ban on all anti-personnel landmines. Within hours of arriving in Angola, television screens around the world were filled with images of her comforting victims injured in explosions caused by landmines. "I knew the statistics,"she said. "But putting a face to those figures brought the reality home to me; like when I met Sandra, a 13- year-old girl who had lost her leg, and people like her.  "
The Princess concluded with a simple message. "We must stop landmines." And she used every opportunity during her visit to repeat this message.
But, back in London, her views were not shared by some members of the British government, which refused to support a ban on these weapons. Angry politicians launched an attack on the Princess in the press. They described her as very "ill-informed"and " a loose cannon  ."
The Princess responded by brushing aside the criticisms," This is a distraction   we do not need. All I'm trying to do is help."
Opposition parties, the media and the public immediately voiced their support for the Princess. To make matters worse for the government, it soon emerged that the Princess's trip had been approved by the Foreign Office, and that she was in fact very well-informed about both the situation in Angola and the British government's policy regarding landmines. The result was a severe embarrassment for the government.
To try and limit the damage, the Foreign Secretary, Malcolm Rifkidnd, claimed that the Princess's views on landmines were not very different from government policy, and that it was working towards a worldwide ban. The Defence Secretary, Michael Portillo, claimed the matter was a misinterpretation or misunderstanding.
For the Princess, the trip to this war-torn country was an excellent opportunity to use her popularity to show the world how much destruction and suffering landmines can cause. She said that the experience had also given her the chance to get closer to people and their problems.

<question>:
What did Diana mean when she said ... putting a face to those figures brought the reality home to me (Line 5, Para.1)?

<options>:
A She just couldn't bear to meet the landmine victims face to face.
B The actual situation in Angola made her feel like going back home.
C Meeting the landmine victims in person made her believe the statistics.
D Seeing the pain of the victims made her realize the seriousness of the situation.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
It came as something of a surprise when Diana, Princess of Wales, made a trip to Angola in 1997, to support the Red Cross's campaign for a total ban on all anti-personnel landmines. Within hours of arriving in Angola, television screens around the world were filled with images of her comforting victims injured in explosions caused by landmines. "I knew the statistics,"she said. "But putting a face to those figures brought the reality home to me; like when I met Sandra, a 13- year-old girl who had lost her leg, and people like her.  "
The Princess concluded with a simple message. "We must stop landmines." And she used every opportunity during her visit to repeat this message.
But, back in London, her views were not shared by some members of the British government, which refused to support a ban on these weapons. Angry politicians launched an attack on the Princess in the press. They described her as very "ill-informed"and " a loose cannon  ."
The Princess responded by brushing aside the criticisms," This is a distraction   we do not need. All I'm trying to do is help."
Opposition parties, the media and the public immediately voiced their support for the Princess. To make matters worse for the government, it soon emerged that the Princess's trip had been approved by the Foreign Office, and that she was in fact very well-informed about both the situation in Angola and the British government's policy regarding landmines. The result was a severe embarrassment for the government.
To try and limit the damage, the Foreign Secretary, Malcolm Rifkidnd, claimed that the Princess's views on landmines were not very different from government policy, and that it was working towards a worldwide ban. The Defence Secretary, Michael Portillo, claimed the matter was a misinterpretation or misunderstanding.
For the Princess, the trip to this war-torn country was an excellent opportunity to use her popularity to show the world how much destruction and suffering landmines can cause. She said that the experience had also given her the chance to get closer to people and their problems.

<question>:
Some members of the British government criticized Diana because   _  .

<options>:
A she was ill-informed of the government's policy
B they were actually opposed to banning landmines
C she had not consulted the government before the visit
D they believed that she had misinterpreted the situation in Angola

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
It came as something of a surprise when Diana, Princess of Wales, made a trip to Angola in 1997, to support the Red Cross's campaign for a total ban on all anti-personnel landmines. Within hours of arriving in Angola, television screens around the world were filled with images of her comforting victims injured in explosions caused by landmines. "I knew the statistics,"she said. "But putting a face to those figures brought the reality home to me; like when I met Sandra, a 13- year-old girl who had lost her leg, and people like her.  "
The Princess concluded with a simple message. "We must stop landmines." And she used every opportunity during her visit to repeat this message.
But, back in London, her views were not shared by some members of the British government, which refused to support a ban on these weapons. Angry politicians launched an attack on the Princess in the press. They described her as very "ill-informed"and " a loose cannon  ."
The Princess responded by brushing aside the criticisms," This is a distraction   we do not need. All I'm trying to do is help."
Opposition parties, the media and the public immediately voiced their support for the Princess. To make matters worse for the government, it soon emerged that the Princess's trip had been approved by the Foreign Office, and that she was in fact very well-informed about both the situation in Angola and the British government's policy regarding landmines. The result was a severe embarrassment for the government.
To try and limit the damage, the Foreign Secretary, Malcolm Rifkidnd, claimed that the Princess's views on landmines were not very different from government policy, and that it was working towards a worldwide ban. The Defence Secretary, Michael Portillo, claimed the matter was a misinterpretation or misunderstanding.
For the Princess, the trip to this war-torn country was an excellent opportunity to use her popularity to show the world how much destruction and suffering landmines can cause. She said that the experience had also given her the chance to get closer to people and their problems.

<question>:
How did Diana respond to the criticisms?

<options>:
A She paid no attention to them.
B She made more appearances on TV.
C She met the 13-year-old girl as planned.
D She rose to argue with her opponents.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
It came as something of a surprise when Diana, Princess of Wales, made a trip to Angola in 1997, to support the Red Cross's campaign for a total ban on all anti-personnel landmines. Within hours of arriving in Angola, television screens around the world were filled with images of her comforting victims injured in explosions caused by landmines. "I knew the statistics,"she said. "But putting a face to those figures brought the reality home to me; like when I met Sandra, a 13- year-old girl who had lost her leg, and people like her.  "
The Princess concluded with a simple message. "We must stop landmines." And she used every opportunity during her visit to repeat this message.
But, back in London, her views were not shared by some members of the British government, which refused to support a ban on these weapons. Angry politicians launched an attack on the Princess in the press. They described her as very "ill-informed"and " a loose cannon  ."
The Princess responded by brushing aside the criticisms," This is a distraction   we do not need. All I'm trying to do is help."
Opposition parties, the media and the public immediately voiced their support for the Princess. To make matters worse for the government, it soon emerged that the Princess's trip had been approved by the Foreign Office, and that she was in fact very well-informed about both the situation in Angola and the British government's policy regarding landmines. The result was a severe embarrassment for the government.
To try and limit the damage, the Foreign Secretary, Malcolm Rifkidnd, claimed that the Princess's views on landmines were not very different from government policy, and that it was working towards a worldwide ban. The Defence Secretary, Michael Portillo, claimed the matter was a misinterpretation or misunderstanding.
For the Princess, the trip to this war-torn country was an excellent opportunity to use her popularity to show the world how much destruction and suffering landmines can cause. She said that the experience had also given her the chance to get closer to people and their problems.

<question>:
What did Princess Diana think of her visit to Angola?

<options>:
A It had caused embarrassment to the British government.
B It had brought her closer to the ordinary people.
C It had greatly promoted her popularity.
D It had affected her relations with the British government.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
When the lazy days of summer arrive and the schedule is filled with swimming,camp,and family vacations,it can be a challenge to find time for learning. But kids' reading skills don't have to grow cold once school's out. Here are some ways to make reading a natural part of their summer fun:
Explore your library. Visit your local library to borrow books and magazines that your kids haven't seen before. Many libraries have summer reading programs, book clubs, and reading contests  for even the youngest borrowers. With a new library card,a child will feel extra grownup by borrowing books.
Read on the road. Going on a long car trip?Make sure there are some books at the back seat. When you stop driving,read the books aloud. Get some audio books in libraries and listen to them together during driving time.
Make your own books. Pick one of your family's favorite parts of summer--whether it's baseball,ice cream, or the pool--and have your child draw pictures of it or cut out pictures from magazines. Stick  the pictures onto paper to make a booklet and write text for it. When you're done,read the book together. Reread it whenever you like!
Keep in touch. Kids don't have to go away to write about summer vacation. Even if your family stays home,they can send postcards to tell friends and relatives about their adventures . Ask a relative to be your child's pen pal and encourage them to write each week.
Keep up the reading habits. Even if everything else changes during the summer,keep up the reading habits around your house. Read with your kids every day--whether it's just before bedtime or under a shady tree on a lazy afternoon. And don't forget to take a book to the beach!Just brush the sand off the pages -- it's no sweat!

<question>:
The purpose of the passage is to  _  .

<options>:
A encourage parents to read
B give advice on raising kids
C raise a good summer reader
D suggest places for vacations

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
When the lazy days of summer arrive and the schedule is filled with swimming,camp,and family vacations,it can be a challenge to find time for learning. But kids' reading skills don't have to grow cold once school's out. Here are some ways to make reading a natural part of their summer fun:
Explore your library. Visit your local library to borrow books and magazines that your kids haven't seen before. Many libraries have summer reading programs, book clubs, and reading contests  for even the youngest borrowers. With a new library card,a child will feel extra grownup by borrowing books.
Read on the road. Going on a long car trip?Make sure there are some books at the back seat. When you stop driving,read the books aloud. Get some audio books in libraries and listen to them together during driving time.
Make your own books. Pick one of your family's favorite parts of summer--whether it's baseball,ice cream, or the pool--and have your child draw pictures of it or cut out pictures from magazines. Stick  the pictures onto paper to make a booklet and write text for it. When you're done,read the book together. Reread it whenever you like!
Keep in touch. Kids don't have to go away to write about summer vacation. Even if your family stays home,they can send postcards to tell friends and relatives about their adventures . Ask a relative to be your child's pen pal and encourage them to write each week.
Keep up the reading habits. Even if everything else changes during the summer,keep up the reading habits around your house. Read with your kids every day--whether it's just before bedtime or under a shady tree on a lazy afternoon. And don't forget to take a book to the beach!Just brush the sand off the pages -- it's no sweat!

<question>:
If you drive on a long trip in summer,you can  _  .

<options>:
A visit the local library and join book clubs
B borrow some audio books to listen to
C keep in touch with friends by sending postcards
D read your own picture books with your son

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
When the lazy days of summer arrive and the schedule is filled with swimming,camp,and family vacations,it can be a challenge to find time for learning. But kids' reading skills don't have to grow cold once school's out. Here are some ways to make reading a natural part of their summer fun:
Explore your library. Visit your local library to borrow books and magazines that your kids haven't seen before. Many libraries have summer reading programs, book clubs, and reading contests  for even the youngest borrowers. With a new library card,a child will feel extra grownup by borrowing books.
Read on the road. Going on a long car trip?Make sure there are some books at the back seat. When you stop driving,read the books aloud. Get some audio books in libraries and listen to them together during driving time.
Make your own books. Pick one of your family's favorite parts of summer--whether it's baseball,ice cream, or the pool--and have your child draw pictures of it or cut out pictures from magazines. Stick  the pictures onto paper to make a booklet and write text for it. When you're done,read the book together. Reread it whenever you like!
Keep in touch. Kids don't have to go away to write about summer vacation. Even if your family stays home,they can send postcards to tell friends and relatives about their adventures . Ask a relative to be your child's pen pal and encourage them to write each week.
Keep up the reading habits. Even if everything else changes during the summer,keep up the reading habits around your house. Read with your kids every day--whether it's just before bedtime or under a shady tree on a lazy afternoon. And don't forget to take a book to the beach!Just brush the sand off the pages -- it's no sweat!

<question>:
By saying "Just brush the sand off the pages--it's no sweat",the author means  _  .

<options>:
A taking away the sand on the book is very difficult
B a special book is needed when you're reading on the beach
C one can remove the sand on the book with a brush easily
D there's no trouble reading even on the beach

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
When the lazy days of summer arrive and the schedule is filled with swimming,camp,and family vacations,it can be a challenge to find time for learning. But kids' reading skills don't have to grow cold once school's out. Here are some ways to make reading a natural part of their summer fun:
Explore your library. Visit your local library to borrow books and magazines that your kids haven't seen before. Many libraries have summer reading programs, book clubs, and reading contests  for even the youngest borrowers. With a new library card,a child will feel extra grownup by borrowing books.
Read on the road. Going on a long car trip?Make sure there are some books at the back seat. When you stop driving,read the books aloud. Get some audio books in libraries and listen to them together during driving time.
Make your own books. Pick one of your family's favorite parts of summer--whether it's baseball,ice cream, or the pool--and have your child draw pictures of it or cut out pictures from magazines. Stick  the pictures onto paper to make a booklet and write text for it. When you're done,read the book together. Reread it whenever you like!
Keep in touch. Kids don't have to go away to write about summer vacation. Even if your family stays home,they can send postcards to tell friends and relatives about their adventures . Ask a relative to be your child's pen pal and encourage them to write each week.
Keep up the reading habits. Even if everything else changes during the summer,keep up the reading habits around your house. Read with your kids every day--whether it's just before bedtime or under a shady tree on a lazy afternoon. And don't forget to take a book to the beach!Just brush the sand off the pages -- it's no sweat!

<question>:
Who are the possible readers of the passage?

<options>:
A Parents.
B Students.
C Teachers.
D Editors.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
When the lazy days of summer arrive and the schedule is filled with swimming,camp,and family vacations,it can be a challenge to find time for learning. But kids' reading skills don't have to grow cold once school's out. Here are some ways to make reading a natural part of their summer fun:
Explore your library. Visit your local library to borrow books and magazines that your kids haven't seen before. Many libraries have summer reading programs, book clubs, and reading contests  for even the youngest borrowers. With a new library card,a child will feel extra grownup by borrowing books.
Read on the road. Going on a long car trip?Make sure there are some books at the back seat. When you stop driving,read the books aloud. Get some audio books in libraries and listen to them together during driving time.
Make your own books. Pick one of your family's favorite parts of summer--whether it's baseball,ice cream, or the pool--and have your child draw pictures of it or cut out pictures from magazines. Stick  the pictures onto paper to make a booklet and write text for it. When you're done,read the book together. Reread it whenever you like!
Keep in touch. Kids don't have to go away to write about summer vacation. Even if your family stays home,they can send postcards to tell friends and relatives about their adventures . Ask a relative to be your child's pen pal and encourage them to write each week.
Keep up the reading habits. Even if everything else changes during the summer,keep up the reading habits around your house. Read with your kids every day--whether it's just before bedtime or under a shady tree on a lazy afternoon. And don't forget to take a book to the beach!Just brush the sand off the pages -- it's no sweat!

<question>:
Which statement  is true according to the text?

<options>:
A During summer vocation, kids' reading skills must grow cold.
B Kids have to go away to write about summer vacation.
C With a library card,a child will feel extra grownup by borrowing books.
D Because everything else changes during the summer,it is hard to keep up the reading habits.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
There are two things I can count on my dad asking every time he calls me: "Is there anything I can do for you?" and "How's the car?" I guess he asks what he can do for me because his dad (an air force officer) was never really there for him, and he's determined to provide me with the support he lacked. During my youth he never missed a school play or softball game. In fact, he wasso supportive that I sometimes longed for one of those dads who dressed better and cared less. But my dad would forever be the guy wearing shorts with dress shoes and black socks, cheering me on, expecting greatness.
His other standard question - How's the car? - used to strike me as a waste of long-distance dollars from a man who once suggested making a list of what you want to talk about before calling someone out of state. What I now realize is that "How's the car?" is not about the car. It's a father's way of asking his adult daughter how she is doing. The advantage is that if there's something wrong with the car, he knows what to do about it and how much it will cost, whereas if you're having problems about marriage or doubting a career choice, he might have to act Mom on the line.
At age thirty I finally took the plunge   into adulthood by renting a car without my dad's help or advice. I'm sure my dad was hurt rather than proud. Though a daughter's independence is evidence of a job well done, it still implies the job's done, and many fathers are unwilling to retire. Even when my dad was overworked, he'd happily jump on a plane if I said I needed help. His frequent question "Is there anything I can do for you?" underlines the fact that he wishes there was still something he could provide. It's interesting: even though we're tied by blood and I love him no matter what, he still seems to need a concrete function - suggesting stocks, finding the cheapest plane fare - to feel he has a role in my life.

<question>:
The author's father always showed up in his daughter's school activities to   _  .

<options>:
A watch them out of his own curiosity
B guarantee she would perform well
C support her in all possible ways
D show his own lack of fatherly love

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
There are two things I can count on my dad asking every time he calls me: "Is there anything I can do for you?" and "How's the car?" I guess he asks what he can do for me because his dad (an air force officer) was never really there for him, and he's determined to provide me with the support he lacked. During my youth he never missed a school play or softball game. In fact, he wasso supportive that I sometimes longed for one of those dads who dressed better and cared less. But my dad would forever be the guy wearing shorts with dress shoes and black socks, cheering me on, expecting greatness.
His other standard question - How's the car? - used to strike me as a waste of long-distance dollars from a man who once suggested making a list of what you want to talk about before calling someone out of state. What I now realize is that "How's the car?" is not about the car. It's a father's way of asking his adult daughter how she is doing. The advantage is that if there's something wrong with the car, he knows what to do about it and how much it will cost, whereas if you're having problems about marriage or doubting a career choice, he might have to act Mom on the line.
At age thirty I finally took the plunge   into adulthood by renting a car without my dad's help or advice. I'm sure my dad was hurt rather than proud. Though a daughter's independence is evidence of a job well done, it still implies the job's done, and many fathers are unwilling to retire. Even when my dad was overworked, he'd happily jump on a plane if I said I needed help. His frequent question "Is there anything I can do for you?" underlines the fact that he wishes there was still something he could provide. It's interesting: even though we're tied by blood and I love him no matter what, he still seems to need a concrete function - suggesting stocks, finding the cheapest plane fare - to feel he has a role in my life.

<question>:
The author has learned that by asking "How is the car?", her father is actually   _  .

<options>:
A asking his daughter if the car breaks down or not
B reminding her not to waste money
C expressing his concern for her daughter's safety
D asking how his daughter is getting along

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
There are two things I can count on my dad asking every time he calls me: "Is there anything I can do for you?" and "How's the car?" I guess he asks what he can do for me because his dad (an air force officer) was never really there for him, and he's determined to provide me with the support he lacked. During my youth he never missed a school play or softball game. In fact, he wasso supportive that I sometimes longed for one of those dads who dressed better and cared less. But my dad would forever be the guy wearing shorts with dress shoes and black socks, cheering me on, expecting greatness.
His other standard question - How's the car? - used to strike me as a waste of long-distance dollars from a man who once suggested making a list of what you want to talk about before calling someone out of state. What I now realize is that "How's the car?" is not about the car. It's a father's way of asking his adult daughter how she is doing. The advantage is that if there's something wrong with the car, he knows what to do about it and how much it will cost, whereas if you're having problems about marriage or doubting a career choice, he might have to act Mom on the line.
At age thirty I finally took the plunge   into adulthood by renting a car without my dad's help or advice. I'm sure my dad was hurt rather than proud. Though a daughter's independence is evidence of a job well done, it still implies the job's done, and many fathers are unwilling to retire. Even when my dad was overworked, he'd happily jump on a plane if I said I needed help. His frequent question "Is there anything I can do for you?" underlines the fact that he wishes there was still something he could provide. It's interesting: even though we're tied by blood and I love him no matter what, he still seems to need a concrete function - suggesting stocks, finding the cheapest plane fare - to feel he has a role in my life.

<question>:
According to the author, her father is unwilling to retire probably because   _  .

<options>:
A he wants to continue to earn money
B he is doubtful of her independence
C he fears to lose his function as a dad
D he is not sure of the love from her

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
There are two things I can count on my dad asking every time he calls me: "Is there anything I can do for you?" and "How's the car?" I guess he asks what he can do for me because his dad (an air force officer) was never really there for him, and he's determined to provide me with the support he lacked. During my youth he never missed a school play or softball game. In fact, he wasso supportive that I sometimes longed for one of those dads who dressed better and cared less. But my dad would forever be the guy wearing shorts with dress shoes and black socks, cheering me on, expecting greatness.
His other standard question - How's the car? - used to strike me as a waste of long-distance dollars from a man who once suggested making a list of what you want to talk about before calling someone out of state. What I now realize is that "How's the car?" is not about the car. It's a father's way of asking his adult daughter how she is doing. The advantage is that if there's something wrong with the car, he knows what to do about it and how much it will cost, whereas if you're having problems about marriage or doubting a career choice, he might have to act Mom on the line.
At age thirty I finally took the plunge   into adulthood by renting a car without my dad's help or advice. I'm sure my dad was hurt rather than proud. Though a daughter's independence is evidence of a job well done, it still implies the job's done, and many fathers are unwilling to retire. Even when my dad was overworked, he'd happily jump on a plane if I said I needed help. His frequent question "Is there anything I can do for you?" underlines the fact that he wishes there was still something he could provide. It's interesting: even though we're tied by blood and I love him no matter what, he still seems to need a concrete function - suggesting stocks, finding the cheapest plane fare - to feel he has a role in my life.

<question>:
We can safely draw a conclusion from the story that in the author's eye her father   _  .

<options>:
A has a strong passion for his work
B has the deepest love for his daughter
C has great interest in his daughter's car
D has too much control over his daughter

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Often people use laptops  on trains and airplanes, in airports and hotels. These laptops connect people to their workplace. In the United States today, laptops also connect students to their classrooms.
Westlake College in Virginia will start a laptop computer program that allows students to do schoolwork anywhere they want. Within five years, each of the 1,500 students at the college will receive a laptop. The laptops are part of a $10 million computer program at Westlake, a 110yearold college. The students with laptops will also have connection with the Internet. Besides, they will be able to use email to "speak" with their teachers, their classmates, and their families. However, the most important part of the laptop program is that students will be able to use computers without going to computer labs. They can work with it at home, in a fast-food restaurant or under the trees--anywhere at all!
Because of the many changes in computer technology, laptop use in higher education, such as colleges and universities, is workable  . As laptops become more powerful, they become more similar to desktop computers. Also, the portable computers can connect students to not only the Internet, but also libraries and other resources. State higher education officials are studying how laptops can help students. State officials are also testing laptop programs at other universities, too.

<question>:
What does this passage mainly talk about?

<options>:
A Laptops are very popular in universities of America.
B More laptops are being used in universities of America.
C People like using laptops everywhere, including in universities.
D Laptops will be used in Westlake College in Virginia.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Often people use laptops  on trains and airplanes, in airports and hotels. These laptops connect people to their workplace. In the United States today, laptops also connect students to their classrooms.
Westlake College in Virginia will start a laptop computer program that allows students to do schoolwork anywhere they want. Within five years, each of the 1,500 students at the college will receive a laptop. The laptops are part of a $10 million computer program at Westlake, a 110yearold college. The students with laptops will also have connection with the Internet. Besides, they will be able to use email to "speak" with their teachers, their classmates, and their families. However, the most important part of the laptop program is that students will be able to use computers without going to computer labs. They can work with it at home, in a fast-food restaurant or under the trees--anywhere at all!
Because of the many changes in computer technology, laptop use in higher education, such as colleges and universities, is workable  . As laptops become more powerful, they become more similar to desktop computers. Also, the portable computers can connect students to not only the Internet, but also libraries and other resources. State higher education officials are studying how laptops can help students. State officials are also testing laptop programs at other universities, too.

<question>:
The main purpose of the laptop program is to give each student a laptop to   _  .

<options>:
A do their schoolwork
B have access to the Internet
C send emails
D connect them to libraries

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
Often people use laptops  on trains and airplanes, in airports and hotels. These laptops connect people to their workplace. In the United States today, laptops also connect students to their classrooms.
Westlake College in Virginia will start a laptop computer program that allows students to do schoolwork anywhere they want. Within five years, each of the 1,500 students at the college will receive a laptop. The laptops are part of a $10 million computer program at Westlake, a 110yearold college. The students with laptops will also have connection with the Internet. Besides, they will be able to use email to "speak" with their teachers, their classmates, and their families. However, the most important part of the laptop program is that students will be able to use computers without going to computer labs. They can work with it at home, in a fast-food restaurant or under the trees--anywhere at all!
Because of the many changes in computer technology, laptop use in higher education, such as colleges and universities, is workable  . As laptops become more powerful, they become more similar to desktop computers. Also, the portable computers can connect students to not only the Internet, but also libraries and other resources. State higher education officials are studying how laptops can help students. State officials are also testing laptop programs at other universities, too.

<question>:
Which of the following is TRUE about Westlake College?

<options>:
A It is an old college in America.
B 1,500 students have laptops.
C All students use computers.
D Students there can do everything.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
People in Britain often talk about their homes: their mortgages  , the interest rates, and rising prices. Here's a guide to some of the words and phrases you might come across.
It's a good idea in the UK to arrange a mortgage with a bank before you start looking. This is when the bank tells you how much money they will lend you so you have a good idea of how much you can afford.
The next step is to go to an estate agent and see what sort of properties they have available in your budget range and in your area. If you see something you like, the estate agent will arrange for you to view the property, so that you can see the house or flat for yourself.
If you see something that takes your eye, you put in an offer. The vendor   can accept or decline this offer, and if the vendor accepts it, you can move forward with the sale. However, as you don't pay any money at this point, the offer isn't legally binding  , and in theory, you can pull out of the offer at any time that you like.
Your next step will probably be to get a structural survey done. A qualified surveyor will inspect the house and write a report that illustrates any structural problems, like damp or drainage problems.
If you still want to go ahead with the sale, you need to appoint a lawyer to do the legal paperwork, if you already own a house you might also be busy trying to sell it Many house owners prefer to sell to first-time buyers (those people who don't already own a home), as they are not in a chain (waiting for other people to buyer house before they can buy their next house).
Finally, once the contracts are signed and exchanged, you complete on your house. You get the keys and you can move in whenever you want. Then you might want to throw a house-warming party. Congratulation!

<question>:
According to the passage, these statements are correct EXCEPT   _  .

<options>:
A After getting the keys, the owners sometimes have a party.
B People care for mortgages, interest rates and the prices &house.
C The sellers are more interested in the first-time buyers.
D People can borrow the whole money for a new house from a bank.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
People in Britain often talk about their homes: their mortgages  , the interest rates, and rising prices. Here's a guide to some of the words and phrases you might come across.
It's a good idea in the UK to arrange a mortgage with a bank before you start looking. This is when the bank tells you how much money they will lend you so you have a good idea of how much you can afford.
The next step is to go to an estate agent and see what sort of properties they have available in your budget range and in your area. If you see something you like, the estate agent will arrange for you to view the property, so that you can see the house or flat for yourself.
If you see something that takes your eye, you put in an offer. The vendor   can accept or decline this offer, and if the vendor accepts it, you can move forward with the sale. However, as you don't pay any money at this point, the offer isn't legally binding  , and in theory, you can pull out of the offer at any time that you like.
Your next step will probably be to get a structural survey done. A qualified surveyor will inspect the house and write a report that illustrates any structural problems, like damp or drainage problems.
If you still want to go ahead with the sale, you need to appoint a lawyer to do the legal paperwork, if you already own a house you might also be busy trying to sell it Many house owners prefer to sell to first-time buyers (those people who don't already own a home), as they are not in a chain (waiting for other people to buyer house before they can buy their next house).
Finally, once the contracts are signed and exchanged, you complete on your house. You get the keys and you can move in whenever you want. Then you might want to throw a house-warming party. Congratulation!

<question>:
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

<options>:
A Collectors.
B Owners.
C Lawyers.
D Surveyors.

<answer>:


Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
People in Britain often talk about their homes: their mortgages  , the interest rates, and rising prices. Here's a guide to some of the words and phrases you might come across.
It's a good idea in the UK to arrange a mortgage with a bank before you start looking. This is when the bank tells you how much money they will lend you so you have a good idea of how much you can afford.
The next step is to go to an estate agent and see what sort of properties they have available in your budget range and in your area. If you see something you like, the estate agent will arrange for you to view the property, so that you can see the house or flat for yourself.
If you see something that takes your eye, you put in an offer. The vendor   can accept or decline this offer, and if the vendor accepts it, you can move forward with the sale. However, as you don't pay any money at this point, the offer isn't legally binding  , and in theory, you can pull out of the offer at any time that you like.
Your next step will probably be to get a structural survey done. A qualified surveyor will inspect the house and write a report that illustrates any structural problems, like damp or drainage problems.
If you still want to go ahead with the sale, you need to appoint a lawyer to do the legal paperwork, if you already own a house you might also be busy trying to sell it Many house owners prefer to sell to first-time buyers (those people who don't already own a home), as they are not in a chain (waiting for other people to buyer house before they can buy their next house).
Finally, once the contracts are signed and exchanged, you complete on your house. You get the keys and you can move in whenever you want. Then you might want to throw a house-warming party. Congratulation!

<question>:
The passage is maybe one that   _  .

<options>:
A give some advice on the house
B give some tips to buyers
C introduces a book on travelers
D introduces a guide to visitors

<answer>: