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

<passage>:
According to a recent study out of the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, men with shaved heads are considered to be more manly, powerful, and successful than those with longer hair or thinning  hair. Besides, in some cases, they are considered to have greater leadership potential  . That may explain why the power-buzz look has become popular among business leaders in recent years.
Albert Mannes, Wharton management lecturer, said he was encouraged to do the research after noticing that he was treated with more respect when he shaved off his thinning hair.
Mannes did three experiments to test people's impression of men with shaved heads. In one of the experiments, he showed 344 subject photos of the same men in two versions: one showing the men with hair and the other showing them with their hair digitally removed, so their heads appear shaved. In all three tests, the subject report found the men with shaved heads are more dominant  than their hairy counterparts .
The study found that men with thinning hair were viewed as the least attractive and powerful. For those men, _ .
New York image consultant Julie Rath advised her clients to get closely cropped when they start thinning up top. "There is something really strong, powerful and confident about laying it all bare ," she said, describing the thinning look as kind of raunchy .
Not everyone needs a bare head. Rick Devine, 55, the CEO of Devine Capital Partners, advised executive candidates attracted by their clippers to keep their hair closely cropped, rather than completely shaved. "It is way too much image risk," he said, "The best thing you can do in a business meeting is to make your look not an issue."

<question>:
When did Albert Mannes decide to do the research?

<options>:
A Long before he shaved his own thinning hair.
B When he was looked down upon because of his thinning hair.
C When people treated him more respectfully after he shaved his thinning hair.
D When he noticed that others began to shave their thinning hair.

<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>:
According to a recent study out of the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, men with shaved heads are considered to be more manly, powerful, and successful than those with longer hair or thinning  hair. Besides, in some cases, they are considered to have greater leadership potential  . That may explain why the power-buzz look has become popular among business leaders in recent years.
Albert Mannes, Wharton management lecturer, said he was encouraged to do the research after noticing that he was treated with more respect when he shaved off his thinning hair.
Mannes did three experiments to test people's impression of men with shaved heads. In one of the experiments, he showed 344 subject photos of the same men in two versions: one showing the men with hair and the other showing them with their hair digitally removed, so their heads appear shaved. In all three tests, the subject report found the men with shaved heads are more dominant  than their hairy counterparts .
The study found that men with thinning hair were viewed as the least attractive and powerful. For those men, _ .
New York image consultant Julie Rath advised her clients to get closely cropped when they start thinning up top. "There is something really strong, powerful and confident about laying it all bare ," she said, describing the thinning look as kind of raunchy .
Not everyone needs a bare head. Rick Devine, 55, the CEO of Devine Capital Partners, advised executive candidates attracted by their clippers to keep their hair closely cropped, rather than completely shaved. "It is way too much image risk," he said, "The best thing you can do in a business meeting is to make your look not an issue."

<question>:
What's the author's attitude toward men's bear heads?

<options>:
A Objective
B Negative
C Positive
D Doubtful

<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 sound of a mosquito can mean trouble in many parts of the world. The bite of the mosquito can be deadly. The insects carry serious diseases like malaria  . It is estimated that almost 630,000 people died from malaria and malariarelated causes in 2012, and most of these cases were in African countries.
In the United States, a group of California scientists are working to develop a more effective and less costly substance   to protect people from mosquitoes. The researchers are investigating the sense of smell in mosquitoes. They found the insects use the same _ for identifying carbon dioxide in human breath as they do for the smell of our skin. Anandasankar Ray, who is leading the investigation, says scientists tested more than a million chemical compounds   until they found a substance called Ethyl Pyruvate. He says Ethyl Pyruvate makes the mosquitoes' receptors inactive. "When we apply Ethyl Pyruvate to a human arm and offer it to hungry mosquitoes in a cage, very few of the mosquitoes are attracted to the human arm because only a few of them are able to smell it out," said Ray.
Genevieve Tauxe, a member of the research team, says it was not easy to find the neurons   of noble cells that recognize both the smell of human breath and skin. "With the device used to examine the mosquito, we are able to insert a very small electrode   into the part of the mosquito's nose, where its smelling neurons are and where the smell is happening," said Tauxe.
Anandasankar Ray says a product based on Ethyl Pyruvate may cost less to produce than DEFT, the most effective chemical treatment now in use. He says DEFT is too costly for most people who live in areas affected by malaria.
"Perhaps by finding smells that can attack other target receptors, we will be able to improve upon DEFT and finally have the next generation of insect behaviour control products," said Ray.

<question>:
According to the passage, Ethyl Pyruvate can   _  .

<options>:
A kill the mosquitoes' smelling neurons
B cause the mosquitoes to lose their senses of smell
C result in the inactiveness of the mosquitoes' receptors
D make the mosquitoes uninterested in human breath and skin smell

<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 sound of a mosquito can mean trouble in many parts of the world. The bite of the mosquito can be deadly. The insects carry serious diseases like malaria  . It is estimated that almost 630,000 people died from malaria and malariarelated causes in 2012, and most of these cases were in African countries.
In the United States, a group of California scientists are working to develop a more effective and less costly substance   to protect people from mosquitoes. The researchers are investigating the sense of smell in mosquitoes. They found the insects use the same _ for identifying carbon dioxide in human breath as they do for the smell of our skin. Anandasankar Ray, who is leading the investigation, says scientists tested more than a million chemical compounds   until they found a substance called Ethyl Pyruvate. He says Ethyl Pyruvate makes the mosquitoes' receptors inactive. "When we apply Ethyl Pyruvate to a human arm and offer it to hungry mosquitoes in a cage, very few of the mosquitoes are attracted to the human arm because only a few of them are able to smell it out," said Ray.
Genevieve Tauxe, a member of the research team, says it was not easy to find the neurons   of noble cells that recognize both the smell of human breath and skin. "With the device used to examine the mosquito, we are able to insert a very small electrode   into the part of the mosquito's nose, where its smelling neurons are and where the smell is happening," said Tauxe.
Anandasankar Ray says a product based on Ethyl Pyruvate may cost less to produce than DEFT, the most effective chemical treatment now in use. He says DEFT is too costly for most people who live in areas affected by malaria.
"Perhaps by finding smells that can attack other target receptors, we will be able to improve upon DEFT and finally have the next generation of insect behaviour control products," said Ray.

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

<options>:
A Ethyl Pyruvate--an Insect Behaviour Control Product
B Malaria--a Serious Disease Causing 630,000 Deaths
C Scientists Find a New Substance to Fight Mosquitoes
D A New Generation of DEET Has Been Developed to Kill Mosquitoes

<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 sound of a mosquito can mean trouble in many parts of the world. The bite of the mosquito can be deadly. The insects carry serious diseases like malaria  . It is estimated that almost 630,000 people died from malaria and malariarelated causes in 2012, and most of these cases were in African countries.
In the United States, a group of California scientists are working to develop a more effective and less costly substance   to protect people from mosquitoes. The researchers are investigating the sense of smell in mosquitoes. They found the insects use the same _ for identifying carbon dioxide in human breath as they do for the smell of our skin. Anandasankar Ray, who is leading the investigation, says scientists tested more than a million chemical compounds   until they found a substance called Ethyl Pyruvate. He says Ethyl Pyruvate makes the mosquitoes' receptors inactive. "When we apply Ethyl Pyruvate to a human arm and offer it to hungry mosquitoes in a cage, very few of the mosquitoes are attracted to the human arm because only a few of them are able to smell it out," said Ray.
Genevieve Tauxe, a member of the research team, says it was not easy to find the neurons   of noble cells that recognize both the smell of human breath and skin. "With the device used to examine the mosquito, we are able to insert a very small electrode   into the part of the mosquito's nose, where its smelling neurons are and where the smell is happening," said Tauxe.
Anandasankar Ray says a product based on Ethyl Pyruvate may cost less to produce than DEFT, the most effective chemical treatment now in use. He says DEFT is too costly for most people who live in areas affected by malaria.
"Perhaps by finding smells that can attack other target receptors, we will be able to improve upon DEFT and finally have the next generation of insect behaviour control products," said Ray.

<question>:
This passage most probably appears in   _  .

<options>:
A a textbook of medical schools
B a collection of doctors' essays
C the column of newspaper ads
D the health column of a magazine

<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 a person forgets names , places or facts --and has trouble with everyday things like reading or shopping --it may not mean you are getting old . It could be Alzheimer's disease . So it's important to see a doctor as soon as you can .
There is no cure for Alzheimer's . But a drug called ARICEPT has been used by millions of people to help their symptoms  .
In studies , ARICEPT has been proved to work for Alzheimer's . It has helped people improve their memory over time . It has also helped them to keep doing everyday things on their own .
Ask your doctor if ARICEPT is right for you or your loved one . It is the Number One drug for Alzheimer's in the world . The sooner you know it's Alzheimer's , the better ARICEPT can help .
ARICEPT is good for many but may not be good for everyone . Some people may experience not sleeping well , feeling very tired , or not wanting to eat . In studies , these side effects weren't serious at all and went away over time . Some people taking ARICEPT may feel light-headed . In this case you should tell your doctors because your condition may get worse .

<question>:
If one suffers from Alzheimer's ,_.

<options>:
A he can't do everyday things on his own
B he has trouble with his memory
C he often forgets things because he is old
D he can't move about

<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 a person forgets names , places or facts --and has trouble with everyday things like reading or shopping --it may not mean you are getting old . It could be Alzheimer's disease . So it's important to see a doctor as soon as you can .
There is no cure for Alzheimer's . But a drug called ARICEPT has been used by millions of people to help their symptoms  .
In studies , ARICEPT has been proved to work for Alzheimer's . It has helped people improve their memory over time . It has also helped them to keep doing everyday things on their own .
Ask your doctor if ARICEPT is right for you or your loved one . It is the Number One drug for Alzheimer's in the world . The sooner you know it's Alzheimer's , the better ARICEPT can help .
ARICEPT is good for many but may not be good for everyone . Some people may experience not sleeping well , feeling very tired , or not wanting to eat . In studies , these side effects weren't serious at all and went away over time . Some people taking ARICEPT may feel light-headed . In this case you should tell your doctors because your condition may get worse .

<question>:
What is ARICEPT ?

<options>:
A A medicine to cure Alzheimer's
B A medicine to delay signs of aging .
C A medicine to cure brain damage .
D A medicine to reduce the symptoms of Alzheimer's .

<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 a person forgets names , places or facts --and has trouble with everyday things like reading or shopping --it may not mean you are getting old . It could be Alzheimer's disease . So it's important to see a doctor as soon as you can .
There is no cure for Alzheimer's . But a drug called ARICEPT has been used by millions of people to help their symptoms  .
In studies , ARICEPT has been proved to work for Alzheimer's . It has helped people improve their memory over time . It has also helped them to keep doing everyday things on their own .
Ask your doctor if ARICEPT is right for you or your loved one . It is the Number One drug for Alzheimer's in the world . The sooner you know it's Alzheimer's , the better ARICEPT can help .
ARICEPT is good for many but may not be good for everyone . Some people may experience not sleeping well , feeling very tired , or not wanting to eat . In studies , these side effects weren't serious at all and went away over time . Some people taking ARICEPT may feel light-headed . In this case you should tell your doctors because your condition may get worse .

<question>:
One who is taking ARICEPT should go to see a doctor if he_.

<options>:
A feels like a drunken man
B feels tired out
C has no desire to eat
D can't fall asleep

<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>:
Researchers at the University of Bedforshire have developed a new technique for powering electronic device . The system, developed by Professor Ben Allen at the Centre for Wireless Research, uses radio waves as power.
Believed to be a world first, the team claims it could eventually get rid of the need for conventional batteries. The university has now applied for a patent  application to secure the only rights to the technique.
Professor Allen and his team have created a system to use medium wave frequencies to replace batteries in small everyday devices like clocks and remote controls.
The new technique uses the "waste" energy of radio waves and has been developed as part of the university's research into "power harvesting". Professor Allen said that as radio waves have energy---like light waves, sound waves or wind waves---in theory, these waves could be used to create power.
"The new area of power harvesting technology promises to reduce our reliance on conventional batteries," he said. "It's really exciting way of taking power from sources other than what we would normally think of."
The team is now waiting for the results of the patent application to secure recognition of the technique. Professor Allen said that the team's achievements had all been done in their "spare time". "Our next stage is to try and raise some real funds so that we can take this work forward and make a working pattern and maybe partner up with the right people and take this to a full product in due course," he said.
"Power harvesting has a really important part in our future, because, just in this country, we leave somewhere between 20,000 and 30,000 tons of batteries in landfill sites every single year-that is poisonous chemicals going into the ground."
He added that development of the product could also be "commercially  beneficial". "The market for this is several billion pounds. We've seen market predictions for 2020 which have these kinds of figures, so there's a lot of commercial potential in this area," he said.
Pro-Vice Chancellor at the University of Bedfordshire, Professor Carsten Maple said, "This type of work is a reflection of the university's growing reputation and experience in carrying out creating research."

<question>:
From the text we know the new technique for powering electronic devices  _  .

<options>:
A can be applied to all electronic devices.
B uses radio waves to create power.
C has replaced conventional batteries.
D produces many poisonous chemicals.

<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>:
Researchers at the University of Bedforshire have developed a new technique for powering electronic device . The system, developed by Professor Ben Allen at the Centre for Wireless Research, uses radio waves as power.
Believed to be a world first, the team claims it could eventually get rid of the need for conventional batteries. The university has now applied for a patent  application to secure the only rights to the technique.
Professor Allen and his team have created a system to use medium wave frequencies to replace batteries in small everyday devices like clocks and remote controls.
The new technique uses the "waste" energy of radio waves and has been developed as part of the university's research into "power harvesting". Professor Allen said that as radio waves have energy---like light waves, sound waves or wind waves---in theory, these waves could be used to create power.
"The new area of power harvesting technology promises to reduce our reliance on conventional batteries," he said. "It's really exciting way of taking power from sources other than what we would normally think of."
The team is now waiting for the results of the patent application to secure recognition of the technique. Professor Allen said that the team's achievements had all been done in their "spare time". "Our next stage is to try and raise some real funds so that we can take this work forward and make a working pattern and maybe partner up with the right people and take this to a full product in due course," he said.
"Power harvesting has a really important part in our future, because, just in this country, we leave somewhere between 20,000 and 30,000 tons of batteries in landfill sites every single year-that is poisonous chemicals going into the ground."
He added that development of the product could also be "commercially  beneficial". "The market for this is several billion pounds. We've seen market predictions for 2020 which have these kinds of figures, so there's a lot of commercial potential in this area," he said.
Pro-Vice Chancellor at the University of Bedfordshire, Professor Carsten Maple said, "This type of work is a reflection of the university's growing reputation and experience in carrying out creating research."

<question>:
According to Professor Allen, power harvesting technology  _  .

<options>:
A makes every use of radio waves.
B takes power from usual sources.
C reduces our dependency on conventional batteries.
D aims at huge commercial benefits.

<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>:
Researchers at the University of Bedforshire have developed a new technique for powering electronic device . The system, developed by Professor Ben Allen at the Centre for Wireless Research, uses radio waves as power.
Believed to be a world first, the team claims it could eventually get rid of the need for conventional batteries. The university has now applied for a patent  application to secure the only rights to the technique.
Professor Allen and his team have created a system to use medium wave frequencies to replace batteries in small everyday devices like clocks and remote controls.
The new technique uses the "waste" energy of radio waves and has been developed as part of the university's research into "power harvesting". Professor Allen said that as radio waves have energy---like light waves, sound waves or wind waves---in theory, these waves could be used to create power.
"The new area of power harvesting technology promises to reduce our reliance on conventional batteries," he said. "It's really exciting way of taking power from sources other than what we would normally think of."
The team is now waiting for the results of the patent application to secure recognition of the technique. Professor Allen said that the team's achievements had all been done in their "spare time". "Our next stage is to try and raise some real funds so that we can take this work forward and make a working pattern and maybe partner up with the right people and take this to a full product in due course," he said.
"Power harvesting has a really important part in our future, because, just in this country, we leave somewhere between 20,000 and 30,000 tons of batteries in landfill sites every single year-that is poisonous chemicals going into the ground."
He added that development of the product could also be "commercially  beneficial". "The market for this is several billion pounds. We've seen market predictions for 2020 which have these kinds of figures, so there's a lot of commercial potential in this area," he said.
Pro-Vice Chancellor at the University of Bedfordshire, Professor Carsten Maple said, "This type of work is a reflection of the university's growing reputation and experience in carrying out creating research."

<question>:
What can we learn about Professor Allen and his team from the text?

<options>:
A They have made use of radio waves in their daily life.
B They have raised a big fund to support their research.
C They have gained a patent for their new technology.
D They mainly did their research in their spare 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>:
Researchers at the University of Bedforshire have developed a new technique for powering electronic device . The system, developed by Professor Ben Allen at the Centre for Wireless Research, uses radio waves as power.
Believed to be a world first, the team claims it could eventually get rid of the need for conventional batteries. The university has now applied for a patent  application to secure the only rights to the technique.
Professor Allen and his team have created a system to use medium wave frequencies to replace batteries in small everyday devices like clocks and remote controls.
The new technique uses the "waste" energy of radio waves and has been developed as part of the university's research into "power harvesting". Professor Allen said that as radio waves have energy---like light waves, sound waves or wind waves---in theory, these waves could be used to create power.
"The new area of power harvesting technology promises to reduce our reliance on conventional batteries," he said. "It's really exciting way of taking power from sources other than what we would normally think of."
The team is now waiting for the results of the patent application to secure recognition of the technique. Professor Allen said that the team's achievements had all been done in their "spare time". "Our next stage is to try and raise some real funds so that we can take this work forward and make a working pattern and maybe partner up with the right people and take this to a full product in due course," he said.
"Power harvesting has a really important part in our future, because, just in this country, we leave somewhere between 20,000 and 30,000 tons of batteries in landfill sites every single year-that is poisonous chemicals going into the ground."
He added that development of the product could also be "commercially  beneficial". "The market for this is several billion pounds. We've seen market predictions for 2020 which have these kinds of figures, so there's a lot of commercial potential in this area," he said.
Pro-Vice Chancellor at the University of Bedfordshire, Professor Carsten Maple said, "This type of work is a reflection of the university's growing reputation and experience in carrying out creating research."

<question>:
What is Professor Carsten Maple's attitude toward the new technique?

<options>:
A Critical.
B Favorable.
C Disapproving.
D Negative.

<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>:
Researchers at the University of Bedforshire have developed a new technique for powering electronic device . The system, developed by Professor Ben Allen at the Centre for Wireless Research, uses radio waves as power.
Believed to be a world first, the team claims it could eventually get rid of the need for conventional batteries. The university has now applied for a patent  application to secure the only rights to the technique.
Professor Allen and his team have created a system to use medium wave frequencies to replace batteries in small everyday devices like clocks and remote controls.
The new technique uses the "waste" energy of radio waves and has been developed as part of the university's research into "power harvesting". Professor Allen said that as radio waves have energy---like light waves, sound waves or wind waves---in theory, these waves could be used to create power.
"The new area of power harvesting technology promises to reduce our reliance on conventional batteries," he said. "It's really exciting way of taking power from sources other than what we would normally think of."
The team is now waiting for the results of the patent application to secure recognition of the technique. Professor Allen said that the team's achievements had all been done in their "spare time". "Our next stage is to try and raise some real funds so that we can take this work forward and make a working pattern and maybe partner up with the right people and take this to a full product in due course," he said.
"Power harvesting has a really important part in our future, because, just in this country, we leave somewhere between 20,000 and 30,000 tons of batteries in landfill sites every single year-that is poisonous chemicals going into the ground."
He added that development of the product could also be "commercially  beneficial". "The market for this is several billion pounds. We've seen market predictions for 2020 which have these kinds of figures, so there's a lot of commercial potential in this area," he said.
Pro-Vice Chancellor at the University of Bedfordshire, Professor Carsten Maple said, "This type of work is a reflection of the university's growing reputation and experience in carrying out creating research."

<question>:
What is the text mainly about?

<options>:
A A new technique to create power.
B A big problem concerning conventional batteries.
C Some special sources of power.
D The development of power harvesting.

<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>:
One morning, my husband Jerry went back to the kitchen as he just finished loading his car. "I guess filling my thermos  is all that I have left to do, and then I'm off." Down the drain went the hot water that had been warming his thermos.
With a nostalgic  look on his face, he softly said: "Anytime I fill my thermos I think of your mom." The tone in his voice was so tender as he spoke of my mother, who is sadly no longer with us.
"Oh honey, I know she's watching and listening right now with a big smile on her face," I responded, tears in my eyes.
One morning years ago when we were leaving, mother watched as Jerry was to fill his thermos. Mom then casually said, 'Jerry, if you filled your thermos with hot water and let it sit a while, your coffee would stay hot for longer then." With her simple suggestion, his face showed that he was shocked by his own lack of common sense. Well, of course it would!
He poured out the small amount of coffee already in the thermos and refilled it with boiling hot water. Then he poured the water and refilled it with hot coffee. Mom smiled as Jerry did so.
Words of wisdom from a loving mother-in-law made an impact that will never be forgotten. She never dreamed her words would be a treasured and everlasting memory in the heart of her son-in-law.
The lasting memories _ come from major moments in life. Memories are often made during those small, ordinary times. Life is about small moments we share with friends and loved ones.

<question>:
The message that the story intends to convey is   _  .

<options>:
A how valuable a mother's advice is to her children.
B that lasting memories come from small things
C what a wise woman the mother is to her son-in-law
D why we should respect our parents and listen to them.

<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>:
America used to have a strong college education system for prison inmates (prisoners). It was seen as a way to _ men and women in prison by helping them go straight when they got out.
Those taxpayer-supported college classes were put to an end in the 1990s. But New York Governor Andrew Cuomo would like to bring them back in the state, setting off a fierce new debate.
A number of lawmakers in New York have promised to kill Cuomo's proposal  .
Cuomo says reintroducing taxpayer-funded college classes in New York's prisons is a common-sense plan that will reduce the number of inmates who commit new crimes.
"You pay $ 60,000 for a prison cell for a year," Cuomo responded. "You put a guy away for 10 years, and that's $600,000. Right now, chances are almost half. Once he's set free, he's going to come right back."
Cuomo says helping inmates get a college education would cost about $ 5,000 a year per person. He argues, "It's a small amount of money if it keeps that inmate from bouncing back into prison."
But even some members of the governor's own party hate this idea. State Assemblywoman Addie Russell, whose upstate district includes three state prisons, says taxpayers just won't stand for inmates getting a free college education, while middle-class families struggle to pay for their kids' college fees.
"That is the vast majority of feedback   that I'm also getting from my constituents  ," she says. "You know, 'Where is the relief for the rest of the population who obey the law ?' "
"I was very disappointed that the policy had been changed," says Gerald Gaes, who served as an expert on college programs for the Federal Bureau of Prisons in the 1990s. In 1994, President Clinton stopped federal student aid programs for inmates.
Gaes says research shows that college classes actually save taxpayers' money over time, by reducing the number of inmates who break the law and wind up back in those expensive prison cells.
"It is cost-effective," he says. "Designing prisons that way will have a long-term benefit for New York State."

<question>:
What is the debate about ?

<options>:
A Lawmakers' rights in New York.
B College classes for New York's citizens.
C Higher education in New York's prisons.
D Punishments given to New York's criminals.

<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>:
America used to have a strong college education system for prison inmates (prisoners). It was seen as a way to _ men and women in prison by helping them go straight when they got out.
Those taxpayer-supported college classes were put to an end in the 1990s. But New York Governor Andrew Cuomo would like to bring them back in the state, setting off a fierce new debate.
A number of lawmakers in New York have promised to kill Cuomo's proposal  .
Cuomo says reintroducing taxpayer-funded college classes in New York's prisons is a common-sense plan that will reduce the number of inmates who commit new crimes.
"You pay $ 60,000 for a prison cell for a year," Cuomo responded. "You put a guy away for 10 years, and that's $600,000. Right now, chances are almost half. Once he's set free, he's going to come right back."
Cuomo says helping inmates get a college education would cost about $ 5,000 a year per person. He argues, "It's a small amount of money if it keeps that inmate from bouncing back into prison."
But even some members of the governor's own party hate this idea. State Assemblywoman Addie Russell, whose upstate district includes three state prisons, says taxpayers just won't stand for inmates getting a free college education, while middle-class families struggle to pay for their kids' college fees.
"That is the vast majority of feedback   that I'm also getting from my constituents  ," she says. "You know, 'Where is the relief for the rest of the population who obey the law ?' "
"I was very disappointed that the policy had been changed," says Gerald Gaes, who served as an expert on college programs for the Federal Bureau of Prisons in the 1990s. In 1994, President Clinton stopped federal student aid programs for inmates.
Gaes says research shows that college classes actually save taxpayers' money over time, by reducing the number of inmates who break the law and wind up back in those expensive prison cells.
"It is cost-effective," he says. "Designing prisons that way will have a long-term benefit for New York State."

<question>:
Cuomo does the calculations to prove  _  .

<options>:
A almost half of prisoners are likely to come back into prison.
B college classes for inmates can save taxpayers' money.
C the costs of running prisons in the US are on the rise.
D it is very difficult to reduce the number of inmates.

<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>:
America used to have a strong college education system for prison inmates (prisoners). It was seen as a way to _ men and women in prison by helping them go straight when they got out.
Those taxpayer-supported college classes were put to an end in the 1990s. But New York Governor Andrew Cuomo would like to bring them back in the state, setting off a fierce new debate.
A number of lawmakers in New York have promised to kill Cuomo's proposal  .
Cuomo says reintroducing taxpayer-funded college classes in New York's prisons is a common-sense plan that will reduce the number of inmates who commit new crimes.
"You pay $ 60,000 for a prison cell for a year," Cuomo responded. "You put a guy away for 10 years, and that's $600,000. Right now, chances are almost half. Once he's set free, he's going to come right back."
Cuomo says helping inmates get a college education would cost about $ 5,000 a year per person. He argues, "It's a small amount of money if it keeps that inmate from bouncing back into prison."
But even some members of the governor's own party hate this idea. State Assemblywoman Addie Russell, whose upstate district includes three state prisons, says taxpayers just won't stand for inmates getting a free college education, while middle-class families struggle to pay for their kids' college fees.
"That is the vast majority of feedback   that I'm also getting from my constituents  ," she says. "You know, 'Where is the relief for the rest of the population who obey the law ?' "
"I was very disappointed that the policy had been changed," says Gerald Gaes, who served as an expert on college programs for the Federal Bureau of Prisons in the 1990s. In 1994, President Clinton stopped federal student aid programs for inmates.
Gaes says research shows that college classes actually save taxpayers' money over time, by reducing the number of inmates who break the law and wind up back in those expensive prison cells.
"It is cost-effective," he says. "Designing prisons that way will have a long-term benefit for New York State."

<question>:
Most of Russell's constituents believe Cuomo's proposal  _  .

<options>:
A is unfair to middle-class families.
B will benefit citizens obeying laws.
C will be useless for improving prisons.
D is based on most taxpayers' feedback.

<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>:
Nature responds to climate change. To understand it, we need to monitor key life cycle events-flowering, the appearance of leaves the first frog calls of the spring-all around the world. But scientists can't be everywhere so they're turning to non-scientists, sometimes called citizen scientists, for help.
A group of scientists and educators launched   an organization last year called the National Phenology Network. "Phenology" is what scientists call the study of the timing of events in nature.
One of the group's first efforts depends on scientists and non-scientists alike to collect data about plant flowering and leafing every year. The program, called Project BudBurst, collects life cycle data on different kinds of common plants from across the prefix = st1 /United States.
"People don 't have to be plant experts-they just have to look around and see what's in their neighbourhood,"says Jennifer Schwartz, an adviser with the project, "As we collect this data, we'll be able to predict how plants and communities of plants and animals will respond as the climate changes."
That data will help scientists predict not only how natural communities may change but also how these changes will affect people.
Scientists monitoring lilac   flowering in the western United States reported that in years when lilacs bloomed early - before May 20th-wildfires later in the summer and fall are larger and more severe.  _ , Jennifer says.
Improved monitoring is an important step toward predicting how natural communities will respond to climate change.
"The best way for us to increase our knowledge of how plants and animals are responding to climate change is to increase the amount of data we have," he says. "That 's why we need citizen scientists to get as much information from as many places on as many species over as long a time period as we can."

<question>:
The National Phenology Network is launched to_.

<options>:
A research how nature makes response to climate change
B keep a record of what is happening in nature
C make a study of the first frog calls of the spring
D judge what plants will die out in the future

<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>:
Nature responds to climate change. To understand it, we need to monitor key life cycle events-flowering, the appearance of leaves the first frog calls of the spring-all around the world. But scientists can't be everywhere so they're turning to non-scientists, sometimes called citizen scientists, for help.
A group of scientists and educators launched   an organization last year called the National Phenology Network. "Phenology" is what scientists call the study of the timing of events in nature.
One of the group's first efforts depends on scientists and non-scientists alike to collect data about plant flowering and leafing every year. The program, called Project BudBurst, collects life cycle data on different kinds of common plants from across the prefix = st1 /United States.
"People don 't have to be plant experts-they just have to look around and see what's in their neighbourhood,"says Jennifer Schwartz, an adviser with the project, "As we collect this data, we'll be able to predict how plants and communities of plants and animals will respond as the climate changes."
That data will help scientists predict not only how natural communities may change but also how these changes will affect people.
Scientists monitoring lilac   flowering in the western United States reported that in years when lilacs bloomed early - before May 20th-wildfires later in the summer and fall are larger and more severe.  _ , Jennifer says.
Improved monitoring is an important step toward predicting how natural communities will respond to climate change.
"The best way for us to increase our knowledge of how plants and animals are responding to climate change is to increase the amount of data we have," he says. "That 's why we need citizen scientists to get as much information from as many places on as many species over as long a time period as we can."

<question>:
The task of Project BudBurst is to_.

<options>:
A grow more plants to improve the climate
B collect information about common plants
C made citizens tell different plants
D find out how many kinds of plants there are in America

<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>:
Nature responds to climate change. To understand it, we need to monitor key life cycle events-flowering, the appearance of leaves the first frog calls of the spring-all around the world. But scientists can't be everywhere so they're turning to non-scientists, sometimes called citizen scientists, for help.
A group of scientists and educators launched   an organization last year called the National Phenology Network. "Phenology" is what scientists call the study of the timing of events in nature.
One of the group's first efforts depends on scientists and non-scientists alike to collect data about plant flowering and leafing every year. The program, called Project BudBurst, collects life cycle data on different kinds of common plants from across the prefix = st1 /United States.
"People don 't have to be plant experts-they just have to look around and see what's in their neighbourhood,"says Jennifer Schwartz, an adviser with the project, "As we collect this data, we'll be able to predict how plants and communities of plants and animals will respond as the climate changes."
That data will help scientists predict not only how natural communities may change but also how these changes will affect people.
Scientists monitoring lilac   flowering in the western United States reported that in years when lilacs bloomed early - before May 20th-wildfires later in the summer and fall are larger and more severe.  _ , Jennifer says.
Improved monitoring is an important step toward predicting how natural communities will respond to climate change.
"The best way for us to increase our knowledge of how plants and animals are responding to climate change is to increase the amount of data we have," he says. "That 's why we need citizen scientists to get as much information from as many places on as many species over as long a time period as we can."

<question>:
By saying "Lilac blooming could serve as an alarm bell", Jennifer meant_.

<options>:
A lilac flowers could made people feel anxious or afraid
B lilacs could warn people of the danger of wildlife
C the blooming of lilacs could predict the happening of wildfires
D the flowers of lilacs could be used to wake people up

<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>:
Nature responds to climate change. To understand it, we need to monitor key life cycle events-flowering, the appearance of leaves the first frog calls of the spring-all around the world. But scientists can't be everywhere so they're turning to non-scientists, sometimes called citizen scientists, for help.
A group of scientists and educators launched   an organization last year called the National Phenology Network. "Phenology" is what scientists call the study of the timing of events in nature.
One of the group's first efforts depends on scientists and non-scientists alike to collect data about plant flowering and leafing every year. The program, called Project BudBurst, collects life cycle data on different kinds of common plants from across the prefix = st1 /United States.
"People don 't have to be plant experts-they just have to look around and see what's in their neighbourhood,"says Jennifer Schwartz, an adviser with the project, "As we collect this data, we'll be able to predict how plants and communities of plants and animals will respond as the climate changes."
That data will help scientists predict not only how natural communities may change but also how these changes will affect people.
Scientists monitoring lilac   flowering in the western United States reported that in years when lilacs bloomed early - before May 20th-wildfires later in the summer and fall are larger and more severe.  _ , Jennifer says.
Improved monitoring is an important step toward predicting how natural communities will respond to climate change.
"The best way for us to increase our knowledge of how plants and animals are responding to climate change is to increase the amount of data we have," he says. "That 's why we need citizen scientists to get as much information from as many places on as many species over as long a time period as we can."

<question>:
The main idea of this passage is_.

<options>:
A why we need to collect data about nature
B when an alarm bell sounds for nature
C what citizen scientists are in America
D how nature responds to climate change

<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>:
Name: Hasbro Electronic Catch Phrase
Price: $25
Product Features:
-- Classic electronic Catch Phrase with over a thousand updated new phrases for 2013.
 --When the buzzer  begins, you have to guess fast and then pass the game fast, so you won't get caught holding it when the buzzer stops! Once you pick it up, it's tough to put it down.
 --With an electronic timer  and a built-in scorekeeper .
--Including Catch Phrase game units and rules
 --You can do or say anything to get them to guess the phrase
Product Descreption:
   Classic Electronic Catch Phrase with all new phrases to play. Say it fast ; play it fast. It's good fun. How quickly can you get your teammates to say " backseat driver?", " Pay through the nose?" or " Strong , silent type ?" Just try anything to get them to guess the answer. Guess the answers to the clues for more than 10,000 words. Just don't be the last one holding the game.
Contact Information of the company:
Tel : 08-3125-7745
E-mail: hasbroelectronic@ hotmail.com
Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
  My name is Mike Smith. I play with many fridens and everybody has appreciated and enjoyed playing with it. We have an older version and a newer one. The older one has easier phrases. The newer one has mnore phrases so it is a little more difficult for people to play with.The buttons on the newer one are very clearly marked so mistakes don't happen. The older one had a vocie that would announce the score of each team and at the end would say "team 1 (or 2) wins!".The newer one just displays this information on the previously mentioned tiny screen. Overall this is a game that is well worth having at home.

<question>:
Hasbro Electronic Catch Phrase can be used to   _  .

<options>:
A sing and play music like a CD player.
B help children say and learn phrases
C store words and phrases for future use.
D help children learn basic knowledge of computer

<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>:
Name: Hasbro Electronic Catch Phrase
Price: $25
Product Features:
-- Classic electronic Catch Phrase with over a thousand updated new phrases for 2013.
 --When the buzzer  begins, you have to guess fast and then pass the game fast, so you won't get caught holding it when the buzzer stops! Once you pick it up, it's tough to put it down.
 --With an electronic timer  and a built-in scorekeeper .
--Including Catch Phrase game units and rules
 --You can do or say anything to get them to guess the phrase
Product Descreption:
   Classic Electronic Catch Phrase with all new phrases to play. Say it fast ; play it fast. It's good fun. How quickly can you get your teammates to say " backseat driver?", " Pay through the nose?" or " Strong , silent type ?" Just try anything to get them to guess the answer. Guess the answers to the clues for more than 10,000 words. Just don't be the last one holding the game.
Contact Information of the company:
Tel : 08-3125-7745
E-mail: hasbroelectronic@ hotmail.com
Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
  My name is Mike Smith. I play with many fridens and everybody has appreciated and enjoyed playing with it. We have an older version and a newer one. The older one has easier phrases. The newer one has mnore phrases so it is a little more difficult for people to play with.The buttons on the newer one are very clearly marked so mistakes don't happen. The older one had a vocie that would announce the score of each team and at the end would say "team 1 (or 2) wins!".The newer one just displays this information on the previously mentioned tiny screen. Overall this is a game that is well worth having at home.

<question>:
What do you know about Hasbro Electronic Catch Phrase ?

<options>:
A It is an electric timer which is used for sports events.
B It is a kind of clock which can wake you up in the morning.
C It is machine which can teach you English phrases.
D It is a toy with which you can play phrase competitions with others.

<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>:
Name: Hasbro Electronic Catch Phrase
Price: $25
Product Features:
-- Classic electronic Catch Phrase with over a thousand updated new phrases for 2013.
 --When the buzzer  begins, you have to guess fast and then pass the game fast, so you won't get caught holding it when the buzzer stops! Once you pick it up, it's tough to put it down.
 --With an electronic timer  and a built-in scorekeeper .
--Including Catch Phrase game units and rules
 --You can do or say anything to get them to guess the phrase
Product Descreption:
   Classic Electronic Catch Phrase with all new phrases to play. Say it fast ; play it fast. It's good fun. How quickly can you get your teammates to say " backseat driver?", " Pay through the nose?" or " Strong , silent type ?" Just try anything to get them to guess the answer. Guess the answers to the clues for more than 10,000 words. Just don't be the last one holding the game.
Contact Information of the company:
Tel : 08-3125-7745
E-mail: hasbroelectronic@ hotmail.com
Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
  My name is Mike Smith. I play with many fridens and everybody has appreciated and enjoyed playing with it. We have an older version and a newer one. The older one has easier phrases. The newer one has mnore phrases so it is a little more difficult for people to play with.The buttons on the newer one are very clearly marked so mistakes don't happen. The older one had a vocie that would announce the score of each team and at the end would say "team 1 (or 2) wins!".The newer one just displays this information on the previously mentioned tiny screen. Overall this is a game that is well worth having at home.

<question>:
It can be known from the passage that   _  .

<options>:
A there are two ways to contact the company.
B the new version will announce the scores
C the toy is too difficult for kids to play with.
D the company is the biggest toy company in the world.

<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>:
Name: Hasbro Electronic Catch Phrase
Price: $25
Product Features:
-- Classic electronic Catch Phrase with over a thousand updated new phrases for 2013.
 --When the buzzer  begins, you have to guess fast and then pass the game fast, so you won't get caught holding it when the buzzer stops! Once you pick it up, it's tough to put it down.
 --With an electronic timer  and a built-in scorekeeper .
--Including Catch Phrase game units and rules
 --You can do or say anything to get them to guess the phrase
Product Descreption:
   Classic Electronic Catch Phrase with all new phrases to play. Say it fast ; play it fast. It's good fun. How quickly can you get your teammates to say " backseat driver?", " Pay through the nose?" or " Strong , silent type ?" Just try anything to get them to guess the answer. Guess the answers to the clues for more than 10,000 words. Just don't be the last one holding the game.
Contact Information of the company:
Tel : 08-3125-7745
E-mail: hasbroelectronic@ hotmail.com
Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
  My name is Mike Smith. I play with many fridens and everybody has appreciated and enjoyed playing with it. We have an older version and a newer one. The older one has easier phrases. The newer one has mnore phrases so it is a little more difficult for people to play with.The buttons on the newer one are very clearly marked so mistakes don't happen. The older one had a vocie that would announce the score of each team and at the end would say "team 1 (or 2) wins!".The newer one just displays this information on the previously mentioned tiny screen. Overall this is a game that is well worth having at home.

<question>:
Where can you probably read the article ?

<options>:
A In a science fiction
B In a newspaper
C In a medical magazin
D In a guidebook

<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>:
One year, my school report made my parents angry. On Christmas Eve, all the presents were stolen, along with our TV. My parents told me that there were no presents because Santa was very angry with my behavior over the past year. The next year on Christmas Eve I slept downstairs with a plastic sword waiting for Santa to make sure that he didn't steal the new TV. The next morning, when I woke up, I saw Santa standing there. As soon as I saw that there were no presents, I grabbed my plastic sword and ran at him, shouting angrily: "THIEF! THIEF!"
Jack
When I was young, we always had a specific room for the Christmas tree. My mom never really liked the location, so one year she moved the tree into another room. I was convinced that Santa would not know where the tree was and would get lost in our house. I was worried that he would be mad and put me on the "bad" list and would not give me any gifts because he couldn't find the tree. I came up with the idea to make signs leading from the fireplace to the tree. They said things like: "Tree this way" or "Santa, put the gifts over here." When my big brother saw them he began to laugh his head off.
Lucy
Does everyone remember going to the mall and sitting on Santa's lap to have his picture taken at Christmas time?
Well, I used to think that if I did that, Santa would get mad bcause he would have to go all around the world and give every kid the chance to have his picture taken with him. Of course his lap would hurt and he would be very fired. I thought he might keep a copy of the picture and that would be how he decided who would be on his naughty list.
My mom couldn't get me onto Santa's lap until she made him promise I wouldn't end up on his naughty list.
Lydia

<question>:
The real reason why Jack's TV was taken away is that   _  .

<options>:
A his parents were too careless
B his parents thought he had watched too much TV
C Santa Claus was not satisfied with Jack's behavior
D Santa gave the TV to another child as a present

<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>:
One year, my school report made my parents angry. On Christmas Eve, all the presents were stolen, along with our TV. My parents told me that there were no presents because Santa was very angry with my behavior over the past year. The next year on Christmas Eve I slept downstairs with a plastic sword waiting for Santa to make sure that he didn't steal the new TV. The next morning, when I woke up, I saw Santa standing there. As soon as I saw that there were no presents, I grabbed my plastic sword and ran at him, shouting angrily: "THIEF! THIEF!"
Jack
When I was young, we always had a specific room for the Christmas tree. My mom never really liked the location, so one year she moved the tree into another room. I was convinced that Santa would not know where the tree was and would get lost in our house. I was worried that he would be mad and put me on the "bad" list and would not give me any gifts because he couldn't find the tree. I came up with the idea to make signs leading from the fireplace to the tree. They said things like: "Tree this way" or "Santa, put the gifts over here." When my big brother saw them he began to laugh his head off.
Lucy
Does everyone remember going to the mall and sitting on Santa's lap to have his picture taken at Christmas time?
Well, I used to think that if I did that, Santa would get mad bcause he would have to go all around the world and give every kid the chance to have his picture taken with him. Of course his lap would hurt and he would be very fired. I thought he might keep a copy of the picture and that would be how he decided who would be on his naughty list.
My mom couldn't get me onto Santa's lap until she made him promise I wouldn't end up on his naughty list.
Lydia

<question>:
Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why Lucy didn't want the tree to be moved?

<options>:
A Santa would not know where the tree was.
B Santa would be angry and would not give her any gifts.
C Her big brother might laugh at her.
D Santa might think she was a "bad" child.

<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>:
One year, my school report made my parents angry. On Christmas Eve, all the presents were stolen, along with our TV. My parents told me that there were no presents because Santa was very angry with my behavior over the past year. The next year on Christmas Eve I slept downstairs with a plastic sword waiting for Santa to make sure that he didn't steal the new TV. The next morning, when I woke up, I saw Santa standing there. As soon as I saw that there were no presents, I grabbed my plastic sword and ran at him, shouting angrily: "THIEF! THIEF!"
Jack
When I was young, we always had a specific room for the Christmas tree. My mom never really liked the location, so one year she moved the tree into another room. I was convinced that Santa would not know where the tree was and would get lost in our house. I was worried that he would be mad and put me on the "bad" list and would not give me any gifts because he couldn't find the tree. I came up with the idea to make signs leading from the fireplace to the tree. They said things like: "Tree this way" or "Santa, put the gifts over here." When my big brother saw them he began to laugh his head off.
Lucy
Does everyone remember going to the mall and sitting on Santa's lap to have his picture taken at Christmas time?
Well, I used to think that if I did that, Santa would get mad bcause he would have to go all around the world and give every kid the chance to have his picture taken with him. Of course his lap would hurt and he would be very fired. I thought he might keep a copy of the picture and that would be how he decided who would be on his naughty list.
My mom couldn't get me onto Santa's lap until she made him promise I wouldn't end up on his naughty list.
Lydia

<question>:
We can learn from the third story that   _  .

<options>:
A Lydia's mother was very Strict with her
B Lydia believed in Santa when she was young
C Lydia was naughty when she was young
D Lydia liked taking pictures with Santa

<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>:
One year, my school report made my parents angry. On Christmas Eve, all the presents were stolen, along with our TV. My parents told me that there were no presents because Santa was very angry with my behavior over the past year. The next year on Christmas Eve I slept downstairs with a plastic sword waiting for Santa to make sure that he didn't steal the new TV. The next morning, when I woke up, I saw Santa standing there. As soon as I saw that there were no presents, I grabbed my plastic sword and ran at him, shouting angrily: "THIEF! THIEF!"
Jack
When I was young, we always had a specific room for the Christmas tree. My mom never really liked the location, so one year she moved the tree into another room. I was convinced that Santa would not know where the tree was and would get lost in our house. I was worried that he would be mad and put me on the "bad" list and would not give me any gifts because he couldn't find the tree. I came up with the idea to make signs leading from the fireplace to the tree. They said things like: "Tree this way" or "Santa, put the gifts over here." When my big brother saw them he began to laugh his head off.
Lucy
Does everyone remember going to the mall and sitting on Santa's lap to have his picture taken at Christmas time?
Well, I used to think that if I did that, Santa would get mad bcause he would have to go all around the world and give every kid the chance to have his picture taken with him. Of course his lap would hurt and he would be very fired. I thought he might keep a copy of the picture and that would be how he decided who would be on his naughty list.
My mom couldn't get me onto Santa's lap until she made him promise I wouldn't end up on his naughty list.
Lydia

<question>:
Why didn't Lydia want to take pictures with Santa?

<options>:
A She was afraid that Santa would get mad with her.
B She was afraid that Santa would get too tired and hurt himself.
C She disliked the idea that Santa would keep a copy of her picture.
D She feared that she would appear in the Santa's naughty list.

<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>:
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne is a hot-spot travel destination, and it's easy to see why with its beautiful beaches and busy city life.
Why it's a great choice: Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo travelers go there. As an English-speaking country, you won't be faced with any language barriers. Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere!
Thailand
Thailand is great for solo travelers -- perhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets, which promote equality among the sexes.
Why it's a great choice: Thailand is known for its friendly atmosphere, and as a travel hot-spot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers. Well known for being very cheap, especially in the north. A good choice if you want to get away on a budget. Thailand has a lot to offer, from the party-central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical   jungle.
Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong is a great place to relax for solo travelers as it is full of "Zen moments," such as beautiful gardens and Tai Chi classes.
Why it's a great choice: Hong Kong is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. If you're not well-traveled, or perhaps a bit tired of things like language barriers, Hong Kong is a great place to start, as it mixes both Eastern and Western at the same time.
Bali, Indonesia
Bali is a spiritual place with yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches. The combination of friendly people and splendidly visual culture has made Bali Indonesia number one tourist attraction.
Why it's so great: You won't be the only solo traveler in Bali. Everyone is known for being extremely friendly and you're sure to meet some amazing characters along the way. As a Hindu island, Bali is the perfect place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat  . The Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud is fantastic -- if you like monkeys, anyway.

<question>:
What do the four places have in common according to the text?

<options>:
A They're cheap to travel around.
B They're great for solo travelers.
C They offer good spas and yoga.
D There're no language barriers.

<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>:
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne is a hot-spot travel destination, and it's easy to see why with its beautiful beaches and busy city life.
Why it's a great choice: Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo travelers go there. As an English-speaking country, you won't be faced with any language barriers. Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere!
Thailand
Thailand is great for solo travelers -- perhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets, which promote equality among the sexes.
Why it's a great choice: Thailand is known for its friendly atmosphere, and as a travel hot-spot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers. Well known for being very cheap, especially in the north. A good choice if you want to get away on a budget. Thailand has a lot to offer, from the party-central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical   jungle.
Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong is a great place to relax for solo travelers as it is full of "Zen moments," such as beautiful gardens and Tai Chi classes.
Why it's a great choice: Hong Kong is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. If you're not well-traveled, or perhaps a bit tired of things like language barriers, Hong Kong is a great place to start, as it mixes both Eastern and Western at the same time.
Bali, Indonesia
Bali is a spiritual place with yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches. The combination of friendly people and splendidly visual culture has made Bali Indonesia number one tourist attraction.
Why it's so great: You won't be the only solo traveler in Bali. Everyone is known for being extremely friendly and you're sure to meet some amazing characters along the way. As a Hindu island, Bali is the perfect place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat  . The Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud is fantastic -- if you like monkeys, anyway.

<question>:
Where can you enjoy both convenient transport and beautiful beaches?

<options>:
A Melbourne, Australia.
B Thailand.
C Hong Kong, China.
D Bali, Indonesia.

<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>:
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne is a hot-spot travel destination, and it's easy to see why with its beautiful beaches and busy city life.
Why it's a great choice: Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo travelers go there. As an English-speaking country, you won't be faced with any language barriers. Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere!
Thailand
Thailand is great for solo travelers -- perhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets, which promote equality among the sexes.
Why it's a great choice: Thailand is known for its friendly atmosphere, and as a travel hot-spot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers. Well known for being very cheap, especially in the north. A good choice if you want to get away on a budget. Thailand has a lot to offer, from the party-central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical   jungle.
Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong is a great place to relax for solo travelers as it is full of "Zen moments," such as beautiful gardens and Tai Chi classes.
Why it's a great choice: Hong Kong is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. If you're not well-traveled, or perhaps a bit tired of things like language barriers, Hong Kong is a great place to start, as it mixes both Eastern and Western at the same time.
Bali, Indonesia
Bali is a spiritual place with yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches. The combination of friendly people and splendidly visual culture has made Bali Indonesia number one tourist attraction.
Why it's so great: You won't be the only solo traveler in Bali. Everyone is known for being extremely friendly and you're sure to meet some amazing characters along the way. As a Hindu island, Bali is the perfect place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat  . The Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud is fantastic -- if you like monkeys, anyway.

<question>:
What has made Bali Indonesia No.1 tourist attraction?

<options>:
A Yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches.
B Friendly people and splendidly visual culture.
C Meeting some amazing characters along the way.
D Fantastic monkeys in the Sacred Monkey Forest.

<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>:
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne is a hot-spot travel destination, and it's easy to see why with its beautiful beaches and busy city life.
Why it's a great choice: Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo travelers go there. As an English-speaking country, you won't be faced with any language barriers. Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere!
Thailand
Thailand is great for solo travelers -- perhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets, which promote equality among the sexes.
Why it's a great choice: Thailand is known for its friendly atmosphere, and as a travel hot-spot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers. Well known for being very cheap, especially in the north. A good choice if you want to get away on a budget. Thailand has a lot to offer, from the party-central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical   jungle.
Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong is a great place to relax for solo travelers as it is full of "Zen moments," such as beautiful gardens and Tai Chi classes.
Why it's a great choice: Hong Kong is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. If you're not well-traveled, or perhaps a bit tired of things like language barriers, Hong Kong is a great place to start, as it mixes both Eastern and Western at the same time.
Bali, Indonesia
Bali is a spiritual place with yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches. The combination of friendly people and splendidly visual culture has made Bali Indonesia number one tourist attraction.
Why it's so great: You won't be the only solo traveler in Bali. Everyone is known for being extremely friendly and you're sure to meet some amazing characters along the way. As a Hindu island, Bali is the perfect place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat  . The Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud is fantastic -- if you like monkeys, anyway.

<question>:
What type of writing is this text?

<options>:
A A travel journal.
B A business report.
C A travel guide.
D A press advertisement.

<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 hundreds of expressions of words using "hand" in the English language. Let us examine some of the expressions that use "hand".
We will get a hand in this way. "To get a hand in" is to begin a job, to begin to know something about it. When we learn completely, we will be able to do it hands down. If we do the job well, we may end up with the upper hand. On the other hand, if the situation gets out of hand, it is out of control.
We must consider another way of expressing phrase---- to hand it to someone. For example, I must hand it to you for understanding what we have discussed this far. You can also lend a hand to someone but without really giving up your hand. You lend a hand when you help someone. If someone is kind enough to lend us a hand then we surely do not want to bite the hand that feeds us. We do not want to repay his kindness by treating him badly.
Now, we have a free hand to continue examining other "hand" expressions. It means you are free to act without getting permission from someone else.
Maybe you can find a friend who wants to take a hand in our project. It would have to be someone who was interested in these expressions. Your friend may want to work hand in glove with us. That is good because that means he wants to work as closely with us as a glove covers the hand. Of course, there is a danger that he may look at our project and decide to take it in hand. That means he wants to tale it over. If that happens, we may throw up our hands because the situation seams hopeless. In fact, we may decide that it is time for us to end this project to wash our hands of " hand" expressions.

<question>:
We are ready to do a certain job, we may say; Let's   _  .

<options>:
A get out of hand
B get a hand in
C lend a hand
D take a hand in

<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 hundreds of expressions of words using "hand" in the English language. Let us examine some of the expressions that use "hand".
We will get a hand in this way. "To get a hand in" is to begin a job, to begin to know something about it. When we learn completely, we will be able to do it hands down. If we do the job well, we may end up with the upper hand. On the other hand, if the situation gets out of hand, it is out of control.
We must consider another way of expressing phrase---- to hand it to someone. For example, I must hand it to you for understanding what we have discussed this far. You can also lend a hand to someone but without really giving up your hand. You lend a hand when you help someone. If someone is kind enough to lend us a hand then we surely do not want to bite the hand that feeds us. We do not want to repay his kindness by treating him badly.
Now, we have a free hand to continue examining other "hand" expressions. It means you are free to act without getting permission from someone else.
Maybe you can find a friend who wants to take a hand in our project. It would have to be someone who was interested in these expressions. Your friend may want to work hand in glove with us. That is good because that means he wants to work as closely with us as a glove covers the hand. Of course, there is a danger that he may look at our project and decide to take it in hand. That means he wants to tale it over. If that happens, we may throw up our hands because the situation seams hopeless. In fact, we may decide that it is time for us to end this project to wash our hands of " hand" expressions.

<question>:
Which of the following has an unpleasant meaning?

<options>:
A Hands down
B bite the hand that feeds us
C take a hand in
D hand in glove

<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 hundreds of expressions of words using "hand" in the English language. Let us examine some of the expressions that use "hand".
We will get a hand in this way. "To get a hand in" is to begin a job, to begin to know something about it. When we learn completely, we will be able to do it hands down. If we do the job well, we may end up with the upper hand. On the other hand, if the situation gets out of hand, it is out of control.
We must consider another way of expressing phrase---- to hand it to someone. For example, I must hand it to you for understanding what we have discussed this far. You can also lend a hand to someone but without really giving up your hand. You lend a hand when you help someone. If someone is kind enough to lend us a hand then we surely do not want to bite the hand that feeds us. We do not want to repay his kindness by treating him badly.
Now, we have a free hand to continue examining other "hand" expressions. It means you are free to act without getting permission from someone else.
Maybe you can find a friend who wants to take a hand in our project. It would have to be someone who was interested in these expressions. Your friend may want to work hand in glove with us. That is good because that means he wants to work as closely with us as a glove covers the hand. Of course, there is a danger that he may look at our project and decide to take it in hand. That means he wants to tale it over. If that happens, we may throw up our hands because the situation seams hopeless. In fact, we may decide that it is time for us to end this project to wash our hands of " hand" expressions.

<question>:
Something is so easy to do. So you can do it  _  .

<options>:
A hands down
B on the other hand
C the upper hand
D hand in glove

<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 hundreds of expressions of words using "hand" in the English language. Let us examine some of the expressions that use "hand".
We will get a hand in this way. "To get a hand in" is to begin a job, to begin to know something about it. When we learn completely, we will be able to do it hands down. If we do the job well, we may end up with the upper hand. On the other hand, if the situation gets out of hand, it is out of control.
We must consider another way of expressing phrase---- to hand it to someone. For example, I must hand it to you for understanding what we have discussed this far. You can also lend a hand to someone but without really giving up your hand. You lend a hand when you help someone. If someone is kind enough to lend us a hand then we surely do not want to bite the hand that feeds us. We do not want to repay his kindness by treating him badly.
Now, we have a free hand to continue examining other "hand" expressions. It means you are free to act without getting permission from someone else.
Maybe you can find a friend who wants to take a hand in our project. It would have to be someone who was interested in these expressions. Your friend may want to work hand in glove with us. That is good because that means he wants to work as closely with us as a glove covers the hand. Of course, there is a danger that he may look at our project and decide to take it in hand. That means he wants to tale it over. If that happens, we may throw up our hands because the situation seams hopeless. In fact, we may decide that it is time for us to end this project to wash our hands of " hand" expressions.

<question>:
What is the writer's purpose in writing the passage?

<options>:
A To tell us the fact that there are many phrases with "hands".
B To prove the importance of the word " hand ".
C To tell us some phrases with " hand ".
D To make us laugh.

<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 question of what children learn, and how they should learn, is continually being debated and redebated. Nobody dares any longer to defend the old system, the learning of lessons parrot-fashion, the grammar-with-a-whip system, which was good enough for our grandparents. The theories of modem psychology have stepped in to argue that we must understand the need of children. Children are not just small adults; they are children who must be respected as much.
Well, you may say, this is as it should be, a good idea. But think further. What happens? "Education" becomes the responsibility not of teachers, but of psychologists  . What happens then? Teachers worry too much about the psychological implications   of their lessons, and forget about the subjects themselves. If a child dislikes a lesson, the teacher feels that it is his fault, not the child's. So teachers worry whether history is "relevant" to modern young children. And do they dare to recount stories about violence? Or will this make the children themselves violent? Can they tell their classes about children of different races, or will this encourage racial hatred? Why teach children to write grammatical sentences? Verbal expression is better. Sums? Arithmetic? No: Real-life mathematical situations are more understandable.
You see, you can go too far. Influenced by educational theorists, who have nothing better to do than to write books about their ideas, teachers leave their teacher-training colleges filled with grand, psychological ideas about children and their needs. They make elaborate, sophisticated (,) preparations and try out their "modem methods" on the long-suffering children. Since one "modem method" rapidly replaces another the poor kids will have had a good bellyful by the time they leave school. Frequently the modem methods are so sophisticated that they fail to be understood by the teachers, let alone the children; even more often, the relaxed discipline so essential for the " informal" feelings the class must have, prevents all but a handful of children from learning anything.

<question>:
People do not dare defend the old system mainly because under the old system  _  .

<options>:
A too much grammar was taught to children
B children were spoiled
C children were treated as grown-ups
D children were made to learn passively

<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 question of what children learn, and how they should learn, is continually being debated and redebated. Nobody dares any longer to defend the old system, the learning of lessons parrot-fashion, the grammar-with-a-whip system, which was good enough for our grandparents. The theories of modem psychology have stepped in to argue that we must understand the need of children. Children are not just small adults; they are children who must be respected as much.
Well, you may say, this is as it should be, a good idea. But think further. What happens? "Education" becomes the responsibility not of teachers, but of psychologists  . What happens then? Teachers worry too much about the psychological implications   of their lessons, and forget about the subjects themselves. If a child dislikes a lesson, the teacher feels that it is his fault, not the child's. So teachers worry whether history is "relevant" to modern young children. And do they dare to recount stories about violence? Or will this make the children themselves violent? Can they tell their classes about children of different races, or will this encourage racial hatred? Why teach children to write grammatical sentences? Verbal expression is better. Sums? Arithmetic? No: Real-life mathematical situations are more understandable.
You see, you can go too far. Influenced by educational theorists, who have nothing better to do than to write books about their ideas, teachers leave their teacher-training colleges filled with grand, psychological ideas about children and their needs. They make elaborate, sophisticated (,) preparations and try out their "modem methods" on the long-suffering children. Since one "modem method" rapidly replaces another the poor kids will have had a good bellyful by the time they leave school. Frequently the modem methods are so sophisticated that they fail to be understood by the teachers, let alone the children; even more often, the relaxed discipline so essential for the " informal" feelings the class must have, prevents all but a handful of children from learning anything.

<question>:
What view do the modem psychologists hold?

<options>:
A Children must be understood and respected.
B Children are small adults and know what they need.
C Children are better off without learning lessons.
D Education of children is the responsibility of psychologists.

<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 question of what children learn, and how they should learn, is continually being debated and redebated. Nobody dares any longer to defend the old system, the learning of lessons parrot-fashion, the grammar-with-a-whip system, which was good enough for our grandparents. The theories of modem psychology have stepped in to argue that we must understand the need of children. Children are not just small adults; they are children who must be respected as much.
Well, you may say, this is as it should be, a good idea. But think further. What happens? "Education" becomes the responsibility not of teachers, but of psychologists  . What happens then? Teachers worry too much about the psychological implications   of their lessons, and forget about the subjects themselves. If a child dislikes a lesson, the teacher feels that it is his fault, not the child's. So teachers worry whether history is "relevant" to modern young children. And do they dare to recount stories about violence? Or will this make the children themselves violent? Can they tell their classes about children of different races, or will this encourage racial hatred? Why teach children to write grammatical sentences? Verbal expression is better. Sums? Arithmetic? No: Real-life mathematical situations are more understandable.
You see, you can go too far. Influenced by educational theorists, who have nothing better to do than to write books about their ideas, teachers leave their teacher-training colleges filled with grand, psychological ideas about children and their needs. They make elaborate, sophisticated (,) preparations and try out their "modem methods" on the long-suffering children. Since one "modem method" rapidly replaces another the poor kids will have had a good bellyful by the time they leave school. Frequently the modem methods are so sophisticated that they fail to be understood by the teachers, let alone the children; even more often, the relaxed discipline so essential for the " informal" feelings the class must have, prevents all but a handful of children from learning anything.

<question>:
What happens when teachers pay too much attention to the psychology of their lessons?

<options>:
A They find that the children dislike the lessons.
B They tend to blame students for their failure.
C They do not pay enough attention to the actual lessons.
D They no longer want to teach children history.

<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 question of what children learn, and how they should learn, is continually being debated and redebated. Nobody dares any longer to defend the old system, the learning of lessons parrot-fashion, the grammar-with-a-whip system, which was good enough for our grandparents. The theories of modem psychology have stepped in to argue that we must understand the need of children. Children are not just small adults; they are children who must be respected as much.
Well, you may say, this is as it should be, a good idea. But think further. What happens? "Education" becomes the responsibility not of teachers, but of psychologists  . What happens then? Teachers worry too much about the psychological implications   of their lessons, and forget about the subjects themselves. If a child dislikes a lesson, the teacher feels that it is his fault, not the child's. So teachers worry whether history is "relevant" to modern young children. And do they dare to recount stories about violence? Or will this make the children themselves violent? Can they tell their classes about children of different races, or will this encourage racial hatred? Why teach children to write grammatical sentences? Verbal expression is better. Sums? Arithmetic? No: Real-life mathematical situations are more understandable.
You see, you can go too far. Influenced by educational theorists, who have nothing better to do than to write books about their ideas, teachers leave their teacher-training colleges filled with grand, psychological ideas about children and their needs. They make elaborate, sophisticated (,) preparations and try out their "modem methods" on the long-suffering children. Since one "modem method" rapidly replaces another the poor kids will have had a good bellyful by the time they leave school. Frequently the modem methods are so sophisticated that they fail to be understood by the teachers, let alone the children; even more often, the relaxed discipline so essential for the " informal" feelings the class must have, prevents all but a handful of children from learning anything.

<question>:
Grammatical sentences are regarded as unimportant because   _  .

<options>:
A it is better to use verbs only
B words are said out of natural feelings only
C talking freely and naturally without sentences is a better form of expression
D it is felt that formal grammar rules might cause unnatural expressions

<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 question of what children learn, and how they should learn, is continually being debated and redebated. Nobody dares any longer to defend the old system, the learning of lessons parrot-fashion, the grammar-with-a-whip system, which was good enough for our grandparents. The theories of modem psychology have stepped in to argue that we must understand the need of children. Children are not just small adults; they are children who must be respected as much.
Well, you may say, this is as it should be, a good idea. But think further. What happens? "Education" becomes the responsibility not of teachers, but of psychologists  . What happens then? Teachers worry too much about the psychological implications   of their lessons, and forget about the subjects themselves. If a child dislikes a lesson, the teacher feels that it is his fault, not the child's. So teachers worry whether history is "relevant" to modern young children. And do they dare to recount stories about violence? Or will this make the children themselves violent? Can they tell their classes about children of different races, or will this encourage racial hatred? Why teach children to write grammatical sentences? Verbal expression is better. Sums? Arithmetic? No: Real-life mathematical situations are more understandable.
You see, you can go too far. Influenced by educational theorists, who have nothing better to do than to write books about their ideas, teachers leave their teacher-training colleges filled with grand, psychological ideas about children and their needs. They make elaborate, sophisticated (,) preparations and try out their "modem methods" on the long-suffering children. Since one "modem method" rapidly replaces another the poor kids will have had a good bellyful by the time they leave school. Frequently the modem methods are so sophisticated that they fail to be understood by the teachers, let alone the children; even more often, the relaxed discipline so essential for the " informal" feelings the class must have, prevents all but a handful of children from learning anything.

<question>:
according to the passage, the modern methods are understood by   _  .

<options>:
A neither teachers nor pupils
B only a handful of teachers and pupils
C the more sophisticated teachers
D everyone who enjoys the relaxed discipline of the informal classes

<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>:
Medalists of the 1948 London Olympic Games look back on their summer of victory.
SAMMY Lee, 91, U.S.
GOLD AND BRONZE, DIVING
I first had my Olympic dream at 12, when they held the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles. My father and I were at a grocery store, and I asked, "What are all the flags doing here?" He said, "We are having the Olympic Games. That's where they honor the greatest athletes in the world." I said, "Papa, someday I'm going to be an Olympic champ."
Walking up the 10-meter platform, I thought to myself, "I've waited 16 years for this moment. Am I going to win?" So I prayed to God that I was most deserving of winning the Games.
DAVID BOND, 90, BRITAIN
GOLD, SAILING
During the war, I spent six years in Royal Air Force. I think in general, the 1948 Olympics meant very little to most people. We were too busy after the war to be worried about sport very much anyway.
Our team had about six weeks before the Olympics down at Torquay and we went out sailing every day.
Winning gold was quite something. It was nice to stand on the platform with lots of people cheering. We celebrated by going to a big dance.
MICHAEL LAPAGE, 88, BRITAIN
SILVER, ROWING
I started rowing when I was 14. I joined the navy in 1942. In 1945 the war came to an end and I started rowing again.
In 1948 we were still on rations  : 4 oz. of red meat a week. But the United States had all the meat they wanted. They were the favorites to win.
On the day of the final, we led the Americans at the start, but their stronger staying power took them through to win. There were no ribbons on the medals, so we just showed them round the family.
THOMAS GODWIN, 91, BRITAIN
BRONZE, CYCLING
At 14 I left school and got a job delivering groceries on a bicycle, which excited my interest in cycling. When the war broke out, I volunteered but was held back, so I continued riding.
After my team won our bronze medals, we went home just round the corner and had a sit-down and a chat and a laugh. It was a different world. Money was never, never thought about.

<question>:
According to the passage, Sammy Lee   _  .

<options>:
A was 28 when he attended the 1948 Olympics
B never thought he could win medals in diving
C found that he has a talent for sports at age 12
D prepared for the 1948 Olympics for 16 years

<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>:
Medalists of the 1948 London Olympic Games look back on their summer of victory.
SAMMY Lee, 91, U.S.
GOLD AND BRONZE, DIVING
I first had my Olympic dream at 12, when they held the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles. My father and I were at a grocery store, and I asked, "What are all the flags doing here?" He said, "We are having the Olympic Games. That's where they honor the greatest athletes in the world." I said, "Papa, someday I'm going to be an Olympic champ."
Walking up the 10-meter platform, I thought to myself, "I've waited 16 years for this moment. Am I going to win?" So I prayed to God that I was most deserving of winning the Games.
DAVID BOND, 90, BRITAIN
GOLD, SAILING
During the war, I spent six years in Royal Air Force. I think in general, the 1948 Olympics meant very little to most people. We were too busy after the war to be worried about sport very much anyway.
Our team had about six weeks before the Olympics down at Torquay and we went out sailing every day.
Winning gold was quite something. It was nice to stand on the platform with lots of people cheering. We celebrated by going to a big dance.
MICHAEL LAPAGE, 88, BRITAIN
SILVER, ROWING
I started rowing when I was 14. I joined the navy in 1942. In 1945 the war came to an end and I started rowing again.
In 1948 we were still on rations  : 4 oz. of red meat a week. But the United States had all the meat they wanted. They were the favorites to win.
On the day of the final, we led the Americans at the start, but their stronger staying power took them through to win. There were no ribbons on the medals, so we just showed them round the family.
THOMAS GODWIN, 91, BRITAIN
BRONZE, CYCLING
At 14 I left school and got a job delivering groceries on a bicycle, which excited my interest in cycling. When the war broke out, I volunteered but was held back, so I continued riding.
After my team won our bronze medals, we went home just round the corner and had a sit-down and a chat and a laugh. It was a different world. Money was never, never thought about.

<question>:
Michael Lapage blamed his team's loss of the gold medal on their   _  .

<options>:
A weak will
B poor skill
C poor nutrition
D hurried preparation

<answer>: