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

<passage>:
A beautiful and very successful actress was the star of a new musical show. Her home was in the country, but she didn't want to have to go back there every night, so she rented   an expensive flat in the centre of the city, bought some beautiful furniture   and hired a man to paint the rooms in new colours.
    It was very difficult to get tickets for her show because everybody wanted to see it, so she decided to give the painter two of the best seats. She hoped that this would make him work better and more willingly for her. He took the tickets without saying anything, and she heard no more about them until the end of the month, when she got the painter's bill. At the bottom of it were the words "Four hours watching Miss Hall sing and dance,PS3," with this note: "After 5 p.m. I get fifteen shillings an hour instead of ten shillings."

<question>:
After the painter got the tickets from the actress, he   _  .

<options>:
A sold them for PS3
B went to watch the musical show
C paid PS3 for them
D was very thankful to her

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
A beautiful and very successful actress was the star of a new musical show. Her home was in the country, but she didn't want to have to go back there every night, so she rented   an expensive flat in the centre of the city, bought some beautiful furniture   and hired a man to paint the rooms in new colours.
    It was very difficult to get tickets for her show because everybody wanted to see it, so she decided to give the painter two of the best seats. She hoped that this would make him work better and more willingly for her. He took the tickets without saying anything, and she heard no more about them until the end of the month, when she got the painter's bill. At the bottom of it were the words "Four hours watching Miss Hall sing and dance,PS3," with this note: "After 5 p.m. I get fifteen shillings an hour instead of ten shillings."

<question>:
In the story ,   _   made a mistake.

<options>:
A both the actress and the painter
B neither the actress nor the painter
C the painter
D the actress

<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>:
Birds don't need lessons in building nests. Fish don't need coaching to learn how to swim. All animals have _ . They're born with natural abilities to do certain things. Wild animals also learn by copying their parents and practicing. And pets learn through training.
But instincts and training aren't the only keys to animals' behavior. Scientists say animals' thoughts and feelings also influence their actions. Animals often make choices, plans, and sensible changes. They can help others and solve problems. Some even make and use tools!
If animals could talk, what would they say about their thoughts and feelings? A gorilla   born in captivity   has helped answer that question. Koko, a gorilla, was taught to use sign language . She has learned hundreds of words!
Koko once had a pet cat she named All Ball. "Koko love Ball," she signed. "Soft good cat." One time, she blamed the cat for biting her by signing "You bad dirty toilet!" When her pet died, Koko cried. "Sad for sleeping cat," she signed.
Koko calls herself  "fine animal gorilla". She uses sign language to argue, joke, and ask and answer questions.
"Most animals can't use words to tell us their thoughts," says Dr. Jonathan Balcombe. "But Koko shows us that animals have their own ideas and feelings." Dr. Balcombe is a scientist at the Humane Society of the United States. He says there's even more to discover about animals through field studies. In field studies, people watch animals in their natural environment.
"Scientists who study animals' natural behaviors learn how animals live and think," Balcombe says. "That knowledge can help others respect every animal who shares the planet with us."

<question>:
The example of Koko shows that   _  .

<options>:
A an animal likes to have its own pet
B an animal can learn to speak through training
C an animal has the natural ability to speak
D an animal can speak its mind

<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>:
Birds don't need lessons in building nests. Fish don't need coaching to learn how to swim. All animals have _ . They're born with natural abilities to do certain things. Wild animals also learn by copying their parents and practicing. And pets learn through training.
But instincts and training aren't the only keys to animals' behavior. Scientists say animals' thoughts and feelings also influence their actions. Animals often make choices, plans, and sensible changes. They can help others and solve problems. Some even make and use tools!
If animals could talk, what would they say about their thoughts and feelings? A gorilla   born in captivity   has helped answer that question. Koko, a gorilla, was taught to use sign language . She has learned hundreds of words!
Koko once had a pet cat she named All Ball. "Koko love Ball," she signed. "Soft good cat." One time, she blamed the cat for biting her by signing "You bad dirty toilet!" When her pet died, Koko cried. "Sad for sleeping cat," she signed.
Koko calls herself  "fine animal gorilla". She uses sign language to argue, joke, and ask and answer questions.
"Most animals can't use words to tell us their thoughts," says Dr. Jonathan Balcombe. "But Koko shows us that animals have their own ideas and feelings." Dr. Balcombe is a scientist at the Humane Society of the United States. He says there's even more to discover about animals through field studies. In field studies, people watch animals in their natural environment.
"Scientists who study animals' natural behaviors learn how animals live and think," Balcombe says. "That knowledge can help others respect every animal who shares the planet with us."

<question>:
According to Balcombe, learning how animals live and think can   _  .

<options>:
A help people care for animals
B teach animals to use words
C train animals to use tools
D train animals to be cleverer

<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>:
Birds don't need lessons in building nests. Fish don't need coaching to learn how to swim. All animals have _ . They're born with natural abilities to do certain things. Wild animals also learn by copying their parents and practicing. And pets learn through training.
But instincts and training aren't the only keys to animals' behavior. Scientists say animals' thoughts and feelings also influence their actions. Animals often make choices, plans, and sensible changes. They can help others and solve problems. Some even make and use tools!
If animals could talk, what would they say about their thoughts and feelings? A gorilla   born in captivity   has helped answer that question. Koko, a gorilla, was taught to use sign language . She has learned hundreds of words!
Koko once had a pet cat she named All Ball. "Koko love Ball," she signed. "Soft good cat." One time, she blamed the cat for biting her by signing "You bad dirty toilet!" When her pet died, Koko cried. "Sad for sleeping cat," she signed.
Koko calls herself  "fine animal gorilla". She uses sign language to argue, joke, and ask and answer questions.
"Most animals can't use words to tell us their thoughts," says Dr. Jonathan Balcombe. "But Koko shows us that animals have their own ideas and feelings." Dr. Balcombe is a scientist at the Humane Society of the United States. He says there's even more to discover about animals through field studies. In field studies, people watch animals in their natural environment.
"Scientists who study animals' natural behaviors learn how animals live and think," Balcombe says. "That knowledge can help others respect every animal who shares the planet with us."

<question>:
What might be the most suitable title for the passage?

<options>:
A Raising animals as pets
B Understanding animals
C Training animals to speak
D Protecting animals from danger

<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>:
Special Story Time for All Lower Primary Pupils
SCHOOL LIBRARY
READING ROOM
June 6, 2 p. m--3 p. m,
Mr. Stephen Keene will impress you with stories from his famousNew Kids Next Blockseries.
FREE ADMISSION
LEARN HOW TO PLAY THE GUITAR IN 4 EASY LESSONS!
Venue: Music Room
Time: 9 a. m--12 p. m
Dates: June 6, 13, 20, 27
Instructor: Miss Katsumi from Japan
Fees: $40 for 4 lessons *
($20 for members of the school band and school choir)
Register with Mrs. Mary Mi, the Choir Mistress, NOW.
*It is compulsory for students who sing up to attend ALL four lessons.
JOIN THE GEOGRAPHY CLUB'S TWILIGHT CRUISE
June 19, 5 p. m--8 p. m
.View Singapore's wonderful skyline by night.
.Cruise past Kusu Island and Pulau Tekukor (Dove Island)
.Enjoy a great dinner under the starlit sky.
HURRY! VACANCIES ONLY FOR THE 1ST 20 PUPILS WHO SING UP.
Get your consent forms  from Miss Yu and return the forms with your payment($20) by 30 May.
* If there are more than 20 pupils interested in the cruise, priority   will be given to Geography Club*

<question>:
A pupil who prefers not to spend any money can go for   _  .

<options>:
A the cruise
B the guitar lessons
C story time
D the school choir

<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>:
Special Story Time for All Lower Primary Pupils
SCHOOL LIBRARY
READING ROOM
June 6, 2 p. m--3 p. m,
Mr. Stephen Keene will impress you with stories from his famousNew Kids Next Blockseries.
FREE ADMISSION
LEARN HOW TO PLAY THE GUITAR IN 4 EASY LESSONS!
Venue: Music Room
Time: 9 a. m--12 p. m
Dates: June 6, 13, 20, 27
Instructor: Miss Katsumi from Japan
Fees: $40 for 4 lessons *
($20 for members of the school band and school choir)
Register with Mrs. Mary Mi, the Choir Mistress, NOW.
*It is compulsory for students who sing up to attend ALL four lessons.
JOIN THE GEOGRAPHY CLUB'S TWILIGHT CRUISE
June 19, 5 p. m--8 p. m
.View Singapore's wonderful skyline by night.
.Cruise past Kusu Island and Pulau Tekukor (Dove Island)
.Enjoy a great dinner under the starlit sky.
HURRY! VACANCIES ONLY FOR THE 1ST 20 PUPILS WHO SING UP.
Get your consent forms  from Miss Yu and return the forms with your payment($20) by 30 May.
* If there are more than 20 pupils interested in the cruise, priority   will be given to Geography Club*

<question>:
Who will conduct the guitar lessons?

<options>:
A The band instructor.
B The choir mistress.
C Mr. Stephen Keene.
D An invited guest.

<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>:
Special Story Time for All Lower Primary Pupils
SCHOOL LIBRARY
READING ROOM
June 6, 2 p. m--3 p. m,
Mr. Stephen Keene will impress you with stories from his famousNew Kids Next Blockseries.
FREE ADMISSION
LEARN HOW TO PLAY THE GUITAR IN 4 EASY LESSONS!
Venue: Music Room
Time: 9 a. m--12 p. m
Dates: June 6, 13, 20, 27
Instructor: Miss Katsumi from Japan
Fees: $40 for 4 lessons *
($20 for members of the school band and school choir)
Register with Mrs. Mary Mi, the Choir Mistress, NOW.
*It is compulsory for students who sing up to attend ALL four lessons.
JOIN THE GEOGRAPHY CLUB'S TWILIGHT CRUISE
June 19, 5 p. m--8 p. m
.View Singapore's wonderful skyline by night.
.Cruise past Kusu Island and Pulau Tekukor (Dove Island)
.Enjoy a great dinner under the starlit sky.
HURRY! VACANCIES ONLY FOR THE 1ST 20 PUPILS WHO SING UP.
Get your consent forms  from Miss Yu and return the forms with your payment($20) by 30 May.
* If there are more than 20 pupils interested in the cruise, priority   will be given to Geography Club*

<question>:
To go for the cruise, pupils need to   _  .

<options>:
A be Geography Club members
B pay $30
C know how to swim
D have some forms filled

<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>:
Special Story Time for All Lower Primary Pupils
SCHOOL LIBRARY
READING ROOM
June 6, 2 p. m--3 p. m,
Mr. Stephen Keene will impress you with stories from his famousNew Kids Next Blockseries.
FREE ADMISSION
LEARN HOW TO PLAY THE GUITAR IN 4 EASY LESSONS!
Venue: Music Room
Time: 9 a. m--12 p. m
Dates: June 6, 13, 20, 27
Instructor: Miss Katsumi from Japan
Fees: $40 for 4 lessons *
($20 for members of the school band and school choir)
Register with Mrs. Mary Mi, the Choir Mistress, NOW.
*It is compulsory for students who sing up to attend ALL four lessons.
JOIN THE GEOGRAPHY CLUB'S TWILIGHT CRUISE
June 19, 5 p. m--8 p. m
.View Singapore's wonderful skyline by night.
.Cruise past Kusu Island and Pulau Tekukor (Dove Island)
.Enjoy a great dinner under the starlit sky.
HURRY! VACANCIES ONLY FOR THE 1ST 20 PUPILS WHO SING UP.
Get your consent forms  from Miss Yu and return the forms with your payment($20) by 30 May.
* If there are more than 20 pupils interested in the cruise, priority   will be given to Geography Club*

<question>:
If a pupil is going away for the holidays with his /her family from June 1 to June 7, he/she can still go for   _  .

<options>:
A story time
B the cruise
C the school band
D the guitar lessons

<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>:
Cell phones with cameras are really a popular way to capture a moment in time, but some "clever" students found another use--capturing tests as a way to cheat.
The Magnolia Independent School District in Montgomery County has added camera phones to a list of electronic devices   students are _ at school.
School officials said the move was made as a preventative measure to stop potential   test cheaters, since students could use the phones to snap pictures of test questions. Another concern was that students might take inappropriate   pictures of classmates to later share or post on a website. Cell phones without cameras are allowed on campus, but must be turned off. Camera cell phones will be taken away from students if found on campus, and disciplinary action will be taken, officials said.
Some students were unhappy to hear about the ban. "I'd be lost without my phone," said Kendall Paul, a Magnolia High School student. "All my numbers are in it. I've never used it to cheat and I don't know anyone who has at our school, so I think it's kind of stupid. " But other students said they saw _ all the time at their school.
"You would take a picture of the test and then send it to the next person taking the test," said Melissa Sparks, a student.
"They would send the question and the answer, or just the number of the question and the answer. It's quicker that way," another student said.
Parents often provide their children with cell phones for use in emergencies and to keep in better touch with them. "My Mom wants me to have my phone with me all the time for emergency purpose. So, it goes with me wherever I go," Paul said.

<question>:
According to this passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

<options>:
A Cell phones can't be taken into the school.
B Students' parents are in favor of the ban.
C Students have different opinions about the ban.
D Students can use cell phones without camera freely at school.

<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>:
Cell phones with cameras are really a popular way to capture a moment in time, but some "clever" students found another use--capturing tests as a way to cheat.
The Magnolia Independent School District in Montgomery County has added camera phones to a list of electronic devices   students are _ at school.
School officials said the move was made as a preventative measure to stop potential   test cheaters, since students could use the phones to snap pictures of test questions. Another concern was that students might take inappropriate   pictures of classmates to later share or post on a website. Cell phones without cameras are allowed on campus, but must be turned off. Camera cell phones will be taken away from students if found on campus, and disciplinary action will be taken, officials said.
Some students were unhappy to hear about the ban. "I'd be lost without my phone," said Kendall Paul, a Magnolia High School student. "All my numbers are in it. I've never used it to cheat and I don't know anyone who has at our school, so I think it's kind of stupid. " But other students said they saw _ all the time at their school.
"You would take a picture of the test and then send it to the next person taking the test," said Melissa Sparks, a student.
"They would send the question and the answer, or just the number of the question and the answer. It's quicker that way," another student said.
Parents often provide their children with cell phones for use in emergencies and to keep in better touch with them. "My Mom wants me to have my phone with me all the time for emergency purpose. So, it goes with me wherever I go," Paul said.

<question>:
What does the writer think of the ban?

<options>:
A The writer thinks every coin has two sides.
B The writer thinks that the ban is right.
C The writer thinks schools shouldn't invade   students' rights.
D The writer's opinion is not mentioned in the passage.

<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>:
Little Tom down the street calls our dog "The keep dog". Zip is a sheep dog. But when Tom tries to say " Sheep", it comes out "keep". And in a way Tom is right. Zip is always bringing things home for us to keep! I'll tell you about some of them. Zip's first present was a shoe. It was made of green silk. We didn't know how Zip found the shoe. But after a moment, Mary, my big sister, told me the shoe had a strange smell. I nodded  and held my nose. "What do you think it is?" "It smells like something for cleaning. I think someone tried to clean a spot   off the shoe. Then he put it at the door to dry." Along came Zip. And good-bye shoe!" I said. "We should take it back." "We can't".said my sister. "Maybe little Tom is right," Mary said. "Maybe Zip is a _ dog!"

<question>:
The writer and Mary didn't know   _  .

<options>:
A how Zip carried its first present home
B what Zip's first present was
C what Zip's first present was made of
D who owned Zip's first 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>:
Little Tom down the street calls our dog "The keep dog". Zip is a sheep dog. But when Tom tries to say " Sheep", it comes out "keep". And in a way Tom is right. Zip is always bringing things home for us to keep! I'll tell you about some of them. Zip's first present was a shoe. It was made of green silk. We didn't know how Zip found the shoe. But after a moment, Mary, my big sister, told me the shoe had a strange smell. I nodded  and held my nose. "What do you think it is?" "It smells like something for cleaning. I think someone tried to clean a spot   off the shoe. Then he put it at the door to dry." Along came Zip. And good-bye shoe!" I said. "We should take it back." "We can't".said my sister. "Maybe little Tom is right," Mary said. "Maybe Zip is a _ dog!"

<question>:
Tom calls Zip "the keep dog" because   _  .

<options>:
A he doesn't know the dog's name
B the dog likes playing with shoes
C the dog likes keeping things
D he can't pronounce the word "sheep" well

<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>:
Little Tom down the street calls our dog "The keep dog". Zip is a sheep dog. But when Tom tries to say " Sheep", it comes out "keep". And in a way Tom is right. Zip is always bringing things home for us to keep! I'll tell you about some of them. Zip's first present was a shoe. It was made of green silk. We didn't know how Zip found the shoe. But after a moment, Mary, my big sister, told me the shoe had a strange smell. I nodded  and held my nose. "What do you think it is?" "It smells like something for cleaning. I think someone tried to clean a spot   off the shoe. Then he put it at the door to dry." Along came Zip. And good-bye shoe!" I said. "We should take it back." "We can't".said my sister. "Maybe little Tom is right," Mary said. "Maybe Zip is a _ dog!"

<question>:
What made the shoe strange was   _  .

<options>:
A its smell
B its color
C that it was a silk one
D its size

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
Little Tom down the street calls our dog "The keep dog". Zip is a sheep dog. But when Tom tries to say " Sheep", it comes out "keep". And in a way Tom is right. Zip is always bringing things home for us to keep! I'll tell you about some of them. Zip's first present was a shoe. It was made of green silk. We didn't know how Zip found the shoe. But after a moment, Mary, my big sister, told me the shoe had a strange smell. I nodded  and held my nose. "What do you think it is?" "It smells like something for cleaning. I think someone tried to clean a spot   off the shoe. Then he put it at the door to dry." Along came Zip. And good-bye shoe!" I said. "We should take it back." "We can't".said my sister. "Maybe little Tom is right," Mary said. "Maybe Zip is a _ dog!"

<question>:
The word "keep" in the last sentence means "  _  ".

<options>:
A bringing things for others to keep
B taking care of a small child
C keeping things for itself
D not letting it run 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>:
Little Tom down the street calls our dog "The keep dog". Zip is a sheep dog. But when Tom tries to say " Sheep", it comes out "keep". And in a way Tom is right. Zip is always bringing things home for us to keep! I'll tell you about some of them. Zip's first present was a shoe. It was made of green silk. We didn't know how Zip found the shoe. But after a moment, Mary, my big sister, told me the shoe had a strange smell. I nodded  and held my nose. "What do you think it is?" "It smells like something for cleaning. I think someone tried to clean a spot   off the shoe. Then he put it at the door to dry." Along came Zip. And good-bye shoe!" I said. "We should take it back." "We can't".said my sister. "Maybe little Tom is right," Mary said. "Maybe Zip is a _ dog!"

<question>:
We can know from the reading that the dog   _  .

<options>:
A likes to give presents to people
B likes to be called "the keep dog"
C has brought some trouble
D has been kept in at the writer's home

<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>:
Confidence Comes From Treating Others As Equals
There's been recent discussion over Chinese attitudes toward foreigners,caused by another quarrel between a foreigner and a taxi driver.According to the studies described in the Oxford Handbook of Chinese Psychology,Chinese have lower self-confidence compared to Westerners.Yet does the result still apply to the Chinese people today?
Yes and no.For the moment,different attitudes toward foreigners can still be found in China's society,with some displaying low self-confidence like"Foreigners are awesome  ,and Western countries are awesome.We should respect them and be as polite as possible,and shouldn't let them look down on us,"and a few unfriendly opinions such as"Some foreigners are rude and disrespectful,and their level of civility   is far behind China."
Chinese used to be lacking in self-confidence.It might start from the modern history,after the failure in the Opium wars,and the following humiliation   of being bullied   and brought to their knees by Western guns.And the dark history is still to some extent affecting our mentality   today.
For some time,the Western world represents the best of everything in some Chinese eyes.But our state of mind is gradually changing.When asked"What makes you feel proud of your country?"in school classes in China,answers vary from the World Expo to the Olympic Games,from athletes to astronauts,from the mushrooming skyscrapers to busy metropolises,which have all filled us with growing self-confidence.
While answering the question"Since China is so good today and Chinese people are more confident,why are an increasing number of Chinese emigrating abroad?"Zhang Weiwei,a professor at Fudan University,replied that at least 70percent of Chinese migrants   become more patriotic   after leaving their home country,no matter whether they have become a naturalized citizen of another nation or not.Such result and experiences are much more convincing and have better effect than dozens of"patriotic education"classes.
There is no reason for us not to be self-confident.We live in the world's second-largest economy.Chinese net financial assets per capita   and the purchasing power of people have seen a sharp rise,with more and more people starting to purchase works of art,instead of only necessities.These all indicate a rising standard of life and self-confidence.
Nevertheless,the point of the changing attitudes toward ourselves or other countries is not realizing other nations are better or worse than China,but treating them like how we treat our fellow Chinese.That is what confidence means,not being condescending  ,not worshiping,but looking each other in the eye with trust and respect.

<question>:
According to the text,what are the Chinese attitudes toward foreigners today?

<options>:
A They think the foreigners are always rude.
B They have various attitudes toward foreigners.
C They always speak highly of the foreigners.
D They believe foreigners are just common people.

<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>:
Confidence Comes From Treating Others As Equals
There's been recent discussion over Chinese attitudes toward foreigners,caused by another quarrel between a foreigner and a taxi driver.According to the studies described in the Oxford Handbook of Chinese Psychology,Chinese have lower self-confidence compared to Westerners.Yet does the result still apply to the Chinese people today?
Yes and no.For the moment,different attitudes toward foreigners can still be found in China's society,with some displaying low self-confidence like"Foreigners are awesome  ,and Western countries are awesome.We should respect them and be as polite as possible,and shouldn't let them look down on us,"and a few unfriendly opinions such as"Some foreigners are rude and disrespectful,and their level of civility   is far behind China."
Chinese used to be lacking in self-confidence.It might start from the modern history,after the failure in the Opium wars,and the following humiliation   of being bullied   and brought to their knees by Western guns.And the dark history is still to some extent affecting our mentality   today.
For some time,the Western world represents the best of everything in some Chinese eyes.But our state of mind is gradually changing.When asked"What makes you feel proud of your country?"in school classes in China,answers vary from the World Expo to the Olympic Games,from athletes to astronauts,from the mushrooming skyscrapers to busy metropolises,which have all filled us with growing self-confidence.
While answering the question"Since China is so good today and Chinese people are more confident,why are an increasing number of Chinese emigrating abroad?"Zhang Weiwei,a professor at Fudan University,replied that at least 70percent of Chinese migrants   become more patriotic   after leaving their home country,no matter whether they have become a naturalized citizen of another nation or not.Such result and experiences are much more convincing and have better effect than dozens of"patriotic education"classes.
There is no reason for us not to be self-confident.We live in the world's second-largest economy.Chinese net financial assets per capita   and the purchasing power of people have seen a sharp rise,with more and more people starting to purchase works of art,instead of only necessities.These all indicate a rising standard of life and self-confidence.
Nevertheless,the point of the changing attitudes toward ourselves or other countries is not realizing other nations are better or worse than China,but treating them like how we treat our fellow Chinese.That is what confidence means,not being condescending  ,not worshiping,but looking each other in the eye with trust and respect.

<question>:
Chinese used to lack self-confidence because  .

<options>:
A They thought the foreigners were mysterious.
B They used to think themselves less powerful.
C They once believed foreigners were awesome.
D They were deeply influenced by the dark 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>:
Confidence Comes From Treating Others As Equals
There's been recent discussion over Chinese attitudes toward foreigners,caused by another quarrel between a foreigner and a taxi driver.According to the studies described in the Oxford Handbook of Chinese Psychology,Chinese have lower self-confidence compared to Westerners.Yet does the result still apply to the Chinese people today?
Yes and no.For the moment,different attitudes toward foreigners can still be found in China's society,with some displaying low self-confidence like"Foreigners are awesome  ,and Western countries are awesome.We should respect them and be as polite as possible,and shouldn't let them look down on us,"and a few unfriendly opinions such as"Some foreigners are rude and disrespectful,and their level of civility   is far behind China."
Chinese used to be lacking in self-confidence.It might start from the modern history,after the failure in the Opium wars,and the following humiliation   of being bullied   and brought to their knees by Western guns.And the dark history is still to some extent affecting our mentality   today.
For some time,the Western world represents the best of everything in some Chinese eyes.But our state of mind is gradually changing.When asked"What makes you feel proud of your country?"in school classes in China,answers vary from the World Expo to the Olympic Games,from athletes to astronauts,from the mushrooming skyscrapers to busy metropolises,which have all filled us with growing self-confidence.
While answering the question"Since China is so good today and Chinese people are more confident,why are an increasing number of Chinese emigrating abroad?"Zhang Weiwei,a professor at Fudan University,replied that at least 70percent of Chinese migrants   become more patriotic   after leaving their home country,no matter whether they have become a naturalized citizen of another nation or not.Such result and experiences are much more convincing and have better effect than dozens of"patriotic education"classes.
There is no reason for us not to be self-confident.We live in the world's second-largest economy.Chinese net financial assets per capita   and the purchasing power of people have seen a sharp rise,with more and more people starting to purchase works of art,instead of only necessities.These all indicate a rising standard of life and self-confidence.
Nevertheless,the point of the changing attitudes toward ourselves or other countries is not realizing other nations are better or worse than China,but treating them like how we treat our fellow Chinese.That is what confidence means,not being condescending  ,not worshiping,but looking each other in the eye with trust and respect.

<question>:
According to Zhang Weiwei,most Chinese migrants  .

<options>:
A desire to be a citizen of another nation
B are unwilling to return to their motherland
C develop a stronger love for their home country
D serve as bad examples in patriotic education

<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>:
Confidence Comes From Treating Others As Equals
There's been recent discussion over Chinese attitudes toward foreigners,caused by another quarrel between a foreigner and a taxi driver.According to the studies described in the Oxford Handbook of Chinese Psychology,Chinese have lower self-confidence compared to Westerners.Yet does the result still apply to the Chinese people today?
Yes and no.For the moment,different attitudes toward foreigners can still be found in China's society,with some displaying low self-confidence like"Foreigners are awesome  ,and Western countries are awesome.We should respect them and be as polite as possible,and shouldn't let them look down on us,"and a few unfriendly opinions such as"Some foreigners are rude and disrespectful,and their level of civility   is far behind China."
Chinese used to be lacking in self-confidence.It might start from the modern history,after the failure in the Opium wars,and the following humiliation   of being bullied   and brought to their knees by Western guns.And the dark history is still to some extent affecting our mentality   today.
For some time,the Western world represents the best of everything in some Chinese eyes.But our state of mind is gradually changing.When asked"What makes you feel proud of your country?"in school classes in China,answers vary from the World Expo to the Olympic Games,from athletes to astronauts,from the mushrooming skyscrapers to busy metropolises,which have all filled us with growing self-confidence.
While answering the question"Since China is so good today and Chinese people are more confident,why are an increasing number of Chinese emigrating abroad?"Zhang Weiwei,a professor at Fudan University,replied that at least 70percent of Chinese migrants   become more patriotic   after leaving their home country,no matter whether they have become a naturalized citizen of another nation or not.Such result and experiences are much more convincing and have better effect than dozens of"patriotic education"classes.
There is no reason for us not to be self-confident.We live in the world's second-largest economy.Chinese net financial assets per capita   and the purchasing power of people have seen a sharp rise,with more and more people starting to purchase works of art,instead of only necessities.These all indicate a rising standard of life and self-confidence.
Nevertheless,the point of the changing attitudes toward ourselves or other countries is not realizing other nations are better or worse than China,but treating them like how we treat our fellow Chinese.That is what confidence means,not being condescending  ,not worshiping,but looking each other in the eye with trust and respect.

<question>:
What's the main idea of the passage?

<options>:
A Chinese should be confident and take the foreigners as equals.
B Chinese have enough confidence to make greater progress.
C Chinese have a lower self-confidence faced with foreigners.
D Chinese should be proud of the great achievement of their country.

<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>:
Whatever field we are involved in,we always have to look for ways to expand our knowledge.An increase in knowledge in a particular subject can lead to a better understanding,grasp,judgment,intelligence and ability in that area.So how do we go about gaining knowledge?
I think people are the biggest source of knowledge for anybody.Right from childhood,we have learned things by watching others.Whatever field you want to gain knowledge in,there must be many who have experience in that field.So make use of this valuable source of information by learning from the experience,success,mistakes and skills of others. Study carefully and associate with people who are experts in the field you want to gain knowledge in.
The next best source of knowledge should be books.There are millions and millions of books in every language and on almost any topic imaginable.Whatever problem you are facing must have been faced by somebody else before,and its solution is likely to have been preserved in the form of a book.If you are serious about gaining knowledge about a topic,then read any book,magazine,article etc.You can lay your hands on the books related to that topic.Read as much as you can.
It is said that experience is a great teacher,so learn from your past experience and the experience of others.Learn from your and others' past and present achievements as well as mistakes.
Experimenting with new things and observing new things can help you learn very quickly. Keep in mind,though,that while experimenting,you may encounter a few failures , too.Do not become discouraged as failures are a part of the learning curve,especially while attempting something new.Try to earn from failures instead of becoming disheartened.

<question>:
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to this text?

<options>:
A Books are the biggest source of knowledge.
B An expert can teach people everything useful.
C Mistakes are the best source of knowledge.
D People from an early age have learned things from 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>:
Whatever field we are involved in,we always have to look for ways to expand our knowledge.An increase in knowledge in a particular subject can lead to a better understanding,grasp,judgment,intelligence and ability in that area.So how do we go about gaining knowledge?
I think people are the biggest source of knowledge for anybody.Right from childhood,we have learned things by watching others.Whatever field you want to gain knowledge in,there must be many who have experience in that field.So make use of this valuable source of information by learning from the experience,success,mistakes and skills of others. Study carefully and associate with people who are experts in the field you want to gain knowledge in.
The next best source of knowledge should be books.There are millions and millions of books in every language and on almost any topic imaginable.Whatever problem you are facing must have been faced by somebody else before,and its solution is likely to have been preserved in the form of a book.If you are serious about gaining knowledge about a topic,then read any book,magazine,article etc.You can lay your hands on the books related to that topic.Read as much as you can.
It is said that experience is a great teacher,so learn from your past experience and the experience of others.Learn from your and others' past and present achievements as well as mistakes.
Experimenting with new things and observing new things can help you learn very quickly. Keep in mind,though,that while experimenting,you may encounter a few failures , too.Do not become discouraged as failures are a part of the learning curve,especially while attempting something new.Try to earn from failures instead of becoming disheartened.

<question>:
If a person decides to learn about a topic,he or she should   _   .

<options>:
A prepare well for the coming problems
B experiment or observe as much as possible
C read as many books related to that topic as possible
D make friends with as many experts in that field as possible

<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>:
Whatever field we are involved in,we always have to look for ways to expand our knowledge.An increase in knowledge in a particular subject can lead to a better understanding,grasp,judgment,intelligence and ability in that area.So how do we go about gaining knowledge?
I think people are the biggest source of knowledge for anybody.Right from childhood,we have learned things by watching others.Whatever field you want to gain knowledge in,there must be many who have experience in that field.So make use of this valuable source of information by learning from the experience,success,mistakes and skills of others. Study carefully and associate with people who are experts in the field you want to gain knowledge in.
The next best source of knowledge should be books.There are millions and millions of books in every language and on almost any topic imaginable.Whatever problem you are facing must have been faced by somebody else before,and its solution is likely to have been preserved in the form of a book.If you are serious about gaining knowledge about a topic,then read any book,magazine,article etc.You can lay your hands on the books related to that topic.Read as much as you can.
It is said that experience is a great teacher,so learn from your past experience and the experience of others.Learn from your and others' past and present achievements as well as mistakes.
Experimenting with new things and observing new things can help you learn very quickly. Keep in mind,though,that while experimenting,you may encounter a few failures , too.Do not become discouraged as failures are a part of the learning curve,especially while attempting something new.Try to earn from failures instead of becoming disheartened.

<question>:
The author would NOT agree that   _   .

<options>:
A experimenting with new things is the quickest way to learn
B people can learn from their own experience and others'
C people can learn from both achievements and mistakes
D failures teach people something

<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>:
Whatever field we are involved in,we always have to look for ways to expand our knowledge.An increase in knowledge in a particular subject can lead to a better understanding,grasp,judgment,intelligence and ability in that area.So how do we go about gaining knowledge?
I think people are the biggest source of knowledge for anybody.Right from childhood,we have learned things by watching others.Whatever field you want to gain knowledge in,there must be many who have experience in that field.So make use of this valuable source of information by learning from the experience,success,mistakes and skills of others. Study carefully and associate with people who are experts in the field you want to gain knowledge in.
The next best source of knowledge should be books.There are millions and millions of books in every language and on almost any topic imaginable.Whatever problem you are facing must have been faced by somebody else before,and its solution is likely to have been preserved in the form of a book.If you are serious about gaining knowledge about a topic,then read any book,magazine,article etc.You can lay your hands on the books related to that topic.Read as much as you can.
It is said that experience is a great teacher,so learn from your past experience and the experience of others.Learn from your and others' past and present achievements as well as mistakes.
Experimenting with new things and observing new things can help you learn very quickly. Keep in mind,though,that while experimenting,you may encounter a few failures , too.Do not become discouraged as failures are a part of the learning curve,especially while attempting something new.Try to earn from failures instead of becoming disheartened.

<question>:
This text mainly talks about   _   .

<options>:
A the importance of learning
B means of gaining knowledge
C ways to become successful
D the advantages of reading

<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>:
Demands for stronger protection for wildlife in prefix = st1 /Britainsometimes hide the fact that similar needs are felt in the rest of Europe. Studies by the Council of Europe, of which 21 countries are members, have shown that 45 per cent of reptile  species and 24 per cent of butterflies are in danger or dying out.
European concern for wildlife was outlined by Dr Peter Baum, an expert in the environment and natural resources division of the council, when he spoke at a conference arranged by the administrators of a British national park. The park is one of the few areas in Europe to hold the council's diploma for nature reserves of the highest quality, and Dr Baum had come to present it to the park once again. He was afraid that public opinion was turning against national parks, and that those set up in the 1960s and 1970s could not be set up today. But Dr Baum clearly remained a strong supporter of the view that natural environments needed to be allowed to survive in peace in their own right.
"No area could be expected to survive both as a true nature reserve and as a tourist attraction," he went on. The shortsighted view that reserves had to serve immediate human demands for outdoor recreation should be replaced by full acceptance of their importance as places to preserve nature for the future.
"We forget that they are the guarantee   of life systems, on which any built-up area depends," Dr Baum went on. "We could manage without most industrial products, but we could not manage without nature. However, our natural environment areas, which are the original parts of our countryside, have become mere islands in a spoiled and highly polluted land."

<question>:
Recent studies by the Council of Europe have declared that   _   .

<options>:
A wildlife needs more protection only in Britain
B all species of wildlife in Europe are in danger of dying out
C there are fewer species of reptiles and butterflies in Europe than elsewhere
D many species of reptiles and butterflies in Europe need protecting

<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>:
Demands for stronger protection for wildlife in prefix = st1 /Britainsometimes hide the fact that similar needs are felt in the rest of Europe. Studies by the Council of Europe, of which 21 countries are members, have shown that 45 per cent of reptile  species and 24 per cent of butterflies are in danger or dying out.
European concern for wildlife was outlined by Dr Peter Baum, an expert in the environment and natural resources division of the council, when he spoke at a conference arranged by the administrators of a British national park. The park is one of the few areas in Europe to hold the council's diploma for nature reserves of the highest quality, and Dr Baum had come to present it to the park once again. He was afraid that public opinion was turning against national parks, and that those set up in the 1960s and 1970s could not be set up today. But Dr Baum clearly remained a strong supporter of the view that natural environments needed to be allowed to survive in peace in their own right.
"No area could be expected to survive both as a true nature reserve and as a tourist attraction," he went on. The shortsighted view that reserves had to serve immediate human demands for outdoor recreation should be replaced by full acceptance of their importance as places to preserve nature for the future.
"We forget that they are the guarantee   of life systems, on which any built-up area depends," Dr Baum went on. "We could manage without most industrial products, but we could not manage without nature. However, our natural environment areas, which are the original parts of our countryside, have become mere islands in a spoiled and highly polluted land."

<question>:
Why did Dr Baum come to a British national park?

<options>:
A Because he needed to present it with a council's diploma.
B Because he was concerned about its management.
C Because it was the only national park of its kind in Europe.
D Because it was the only park that had ever received a diploma from the council.

<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>:
Rats that eat high levels of a natural sugar, known as fructose, seem to age faster than other rats, and the same could be true for people who eat too much sweet junk food, Israeli researchers said Monday.
Fructose, found naturally in honey and fruit, is used widely in foods ranging from soft drinks to yogurt.But while its sweet taste is popular, the sugar could cause wrinkles and do harm to health, the researchers said.
Dr.Moshe Werman and Boaz Levi fed large amounts of fructose to laboratory rats.They said the fructose-fed rats showed changes in the collagen   of their skin and bones.
Collagen, a fibrous protein found in connective tissue, bone and cartilage, basically holds the body together.The loss of collagen is what causes loose and deep wrinkles in older people.
The process affected, Werman's team said, is known as "cross linking"."Too much cross-linking reduces elasticity   and makes the skin stiff   , and these are the conditions that encourage wrinkled skin," Werman said in a statement.He said the same could be true of people, although this has not been shown."Americans are eating more and more processed foods such as carbonated drinks, baked foods, canned fruits, jams and dairy products that contain fructose," Werman said.
Other studies have shown that high fructose intake can affect how the body handles glucose and increases insulin   resistance--which can both be important measures of the tendency toward diabetes.
The rats Werman worked with were fed much more than the average adult person might eat in a day, which is standard in such experiments.The rats were fed on 12.5 grams fructose per kg (2.2 pounds) of weight every day for a year.To compare, a person weighing 154 pounds (70kg) who drinks a liter of cola consumes about 60 grams of fructose, or 0.8 grams per kg of body weight.

<question>:
Which of the following foods probably both contain fructose?

<options>:
A Beer and coffee.
B Apple and egg.
C Cola and yogurt.
D Cake and potato.

<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>:
Rats that eat high levels of a natural sugar, known as fructose, seem to age faster than other rats, and the same could be true for people who eat too much sweet junk food, Israeli researchers said Monday.
Fructose, found naturally in honey and fruit, is used widely in foods ranging from soft drinks to yogurt.But while its sweet taste is popular, the sugar could cause wrinkles and do harm to health, the researchers said.
Dr.Moshe Werman and Boaz Levi fed large amounts of fructose to laboratory rats.They said the fructose-fed rats showed changes in the collagen   of their skin and bones.
Collagen, a fibrous protein found in connective tissue, bone and cartilage, basically holds the body together.The loss of collagen is what causes loose and deep wrinkles in older people.
The process affected, Werman's team said, is known as "cross linking"."Too much cross-linking reduces elasticity   and makes the skin stiff   , and these are the conditions that encourage wrinkled skin," Werman said in a statement.He said the same could be true of people, although this has not been shown."Americans are eating more and more processed foods such as carbonated drinks, baked foods, canned fruits, jams and dairy products that contain fructose," Werman said.
Other studies have shown that high fructose intake can affect how the body handles glucose and increases insulin   resistance--which can both be important measures of the tendency toward diabetes.
The rats Werman worked with were fed much more than the average adult person might eat in a day, which is standard in such experiments.The rats were fed on 12.5 grams fructose per kg (2.2 pounds) of weight every day for a year.To compare, a person weighing 154 pounds (70kg) who drinks a liter of cola consumes about 60 grams of fructose, or 0.8 grams per kg of body weight.

<question>:
According to the passage, what's the effect of losing collagen?

<options>:
A It may increases insulin resistance.
B It can lead to wrinkles in older people.
C It will cause people to gain weight.
D It may make you suffer from toothache.

<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>:
Rats that eat high levels of a natural sugar, known as fructose, seem to age faster than other rats, and the same could be true for people who eat too much sweet junk food, Israeli researchers said Monday.
Fructose, found naturally in honey and fruit, is used widely in foods ranging from soft drinks to yogurt.But while its sweet taste is popular, the sugar could cause wrinkles and do harm to health, the researchers said.
Dr.Moshe Werman and Boaz Levi fed large amounts of fructose to laboratory rats.They said the fructose-fed rats showed changes in the collagen   of their skin and bones.
Collagen, a fibrous protein found in connective tissue, bone and cartilage, basically holds the body together.The loss of collagen is what causes loose and deep wrinkles in older people.
The process affected, Werman's team said, is known as "cross linking"."Too much cross-linking reduces elasticity   and makes the skin stiff   , and these are the conditions that encourage wrinkled skin," Werman said in a statement.He said the same could be true of people, although this has not been shown."Americans are eating more and more processed foods such as carbonated drinks, baked foods, canned fruits, jams and dairy products that contain fructose," Werman said.
Other studies have shown that high fructose intake can affect how the body handles glucose and increases insulin   resistance--which can both be important measures of the tendency toward diabetes.
The rats Werman worked with were fed much more than the average adult person might eat in a day, which is standard in such experiments.The rats were fed on 12.5 grams fructose per kg (2.2 pounds) of weight every day for a year.To compare, a person weighing 154 pounds (70kg) who drinks a liter of cola consumes about 60 grams of fructose, or 0.8 grams per kg of body weight.

<question>:
The important measures of the tendency to diabetes are   _  .

<options>:
A how the body handles glucose and increases insulin resistance
B whether cross-linking is much enough to reduce elasticity and make the skin stiff
C the changes in the collagen of their skin and bones
D the amount of fructose and fat that people take 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>:
Rats that eat high levels of a natural sugar, known as fructose, seem to age faster than other rats, and the same could be true for people who eat too much sweet junk food, Israeli researchers said Monday.
Fructose, found naturally in honey and fruit, is used widely in foods ranging from soft drinks to yogurt.But while its sweet taste is popular, the sugar could cause wrinkles and do harm to health, the researchers said.
Dr.Moshe Werman and Boaz Levi fed large amounts of fructose to laboratory rats.They said the fructose-fed rats showed changes in the collagen   of their skin and bones.
Collagen, a fibrous protein found in connective tissue, bone and cartilage, basically holds the body together.The loss of collagen is what causes loose and deep wrinkles in older people.
The process affected, Werman's team said, is known as "cross linking"."Too much cross-linking reduces elasticity   and makes the skin stiff   , and these are the conditions that encourage wrinkled skin," Werman said in a statement.He said the same could be true of people, although this has not been shown."Americans are eating more and more processed foods such as carbonated drinks, baked foods, canned fruits, jams and dairy products that contain fructose," Werman said.
Other studies have shown that high fructose intake can affect how the body handles glucose and increases insulin   resistance--which can both be important measures of the tendency toward diabetes.
The rats Werman worked with were fed much more than the average adult person might eat in a day, which is standard in such experiments.The rats were fed on 12.5 grams fructose per kg (2.2 pounds) of weight every day for a year.To compare, a person weighing 154 pounds (70kg) who drinks a liter of cola consumes about 60 grams of fructose, or 0.8 grams per kg of body weight.

<question>:
If a person weighing 70kg takes in 2.4 grams fructose per kg of body weight, then how much cola does he drink?

<options>:
A 4 liters.
B 3 liters.
C 2 liters.
D 1 liter

<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>:
Ali, who was working a long way from home, wanted to send a letter to his wife, but he could neither read nor write, and he had to work all day, so he could only look for somebody to write his letter late at night .At last he found the house of a letter writer  whose name was Nasreddin.
    Nasreddin was already in bed. "It is late,"he said. "What do you want?" "I want you to write a letter to my  wife , "said Ali , Nasreddin  was not  pleased. He thought for a few seconds and then said, "Has the letter got to go far?" "What does that matter?" answered Ali.
    "Well, my writing is so strange that only I can read it, and if I have to travel a long way to read your letter to your wife, it will cost you a lot of money." Ali went away quickly.

<question>:
Ali wanted to  _  to his wife.

<options>:
A get something
B have a letter written
C .bring a flower
D say good-bye

<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>:
Ali, who was working a long way from home, wanted to send a letter to his wife, but he could neither read nor write, and he had to work all day, so he could only look for somebody to write his letter late at night .At last he found the house of a letter writer  whose name was Nasreddin.
    Nasreddin was already in bed. "It is late,"he said. "What do you want?" "I want you to write a letter to my  wife , "said Ali , Nasreddin  was not  pleased. He thought for a few seconds and then said, "Has the letter got to go far?" "What does that matter?" answered Ali.
    "Well, my writing is so strange that only I can read it, and if I have to travel a long way to read your letter to your wife, it will cost you a lot of money." Ali went away quickly.

<question>:
At last he found the house of  _  .

<options>:
A a writer
B a seller
C an old man
D a letter-writer

<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>:
Ali, who was working a long way from home, wanted to send a letter to his wife, but he could neither read nor write, and he had to work all day, so he could only look for somebody to write his letter late at night .At last he found the house of a letter writer  whose name was Nasreddin.
    Nasreddin was already in bed. "It is late,"he said. "What do you want?" "I want you to write a letter to my  wife , "said Ali , Nasreddin  was not  pleased. He thought for a few seconds and then said, "Has the letter got to go far?" "What does that matter?" answered Ali.
    "Well, my writing is so strange that only I can read it, and if I have to travel a long way to read your letter to your wife, it will cost you a lot of money." Ali went away quickly.

<question>:
When Ali told what he wanted to do Nasreddin was  _  .

<options>:
A pleased
B pleased
C excited
D angry

<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>:
Ali, who was working a long way from home, wanted to send a letter to his wife, but he could neither read nor write, and he had to work all day, so he could only look for somebody to write his letter late at night .At last he found the house of a letter writer  whose name was Nasreddin.
    Nasreddin was already in bed. "It is late,"he said. "What do you want?" "I want you to write a letter to my  wife , "said Ali , Nasreddin  was not  pleased. He thought for a few seconds and then said, "Has the letter got to go far?" "What does that matter?" answered Ali.
    "Well, my writing is so strange that only I can read it, and if I have to travel a long way to read your letter to your wife, it will cost you a lot of money." Ali went away quickly.

<question>:
Nasreddin said that his writing was  _  .

<options>:
A easy for anyone to read
B strange but everyone can read
C too  strange  for anyone to write
D too difficult for anyone to read

<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>:
Ali, who was working a long way from home, wanted to send a letter to his wife, but he could neither read nor write, and he had to work all day, so he could only look for somebody to write his letter late at night .At last he found the house of a letter writer  whose name was Nasreddin.
    Nasreddin was already in bed. "It is late,"he said. "What do you want?" "I want you to write a letter to my  wife , "said Ali , Nasreddin  was not  pleased. He thought for a few seconds and then said, "Has the letter got to go far?" "What does that matter?" answered Ali.
    "Well, my writing is so strange that only I can read it, and if I have to travel a long way to read your letter to your wife, it will cost you a lot of money." Ali went away quickly.

<question>:
This story tells us  _  .

<options>:
A not to ask anybody for help
B not to trouble others at night
C not to ask for help without money
D not to believe 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>:
Could radar be the answer to keeping an eye on elderly people without invading their privacy? That's what the researchers are aiming to prove with their experiment. They say using radar could keep track of older  s and even detect when they fall over.
Right now, 40 million Americans are over the age of 65, and the Census Bureau   predicts that by the year 2030, 80 million Americans will be 65 or older. Due to these rising statistics, families, communities and health care providers are at a cross-road in terms of how to best serve this growing aging population.
Many elderly individuals choose to live alone, which causes a great risk as falls and other illnesses become more likely as a person ages. In order to increase the safety and security of an elderly person living alone, researchers are examining the use of through-the-wall radar technology to detect falls and monitor the elderly in their individual living spaces.
Graduate students were trained in walking, falling, and functioning like an elderly person and experiments were conducted in the radar-imaging lab on the campus. A clinical instructor and an expert educated and trained the students on how the elderly carry themselves and walk--with or without the assistance of canes or walkers.
Their research focuses on various applications for radar imaging, including search and rescue, defense, and law enforcement. Dr Amin and his team, through a grant from Qatar University, are now developing a series of algorithms   to identify the patterns and routines of an elderly person in his or her home.
The radar, with the help of these algorithms, can detect when a person is sitting, standing, walking and so on. They say detection of motion, and even classification of what sort of motion it is (such as walking or falling), can be achieved in all rooms inside a home with just one or a few radar units.
"Radar has become a mature technology," explains Dr Amin. "So people have started thinking about transitioning this technology into healthcare."

<question>:
What is the purpose of the researchers doing experiments with radar?

<options>:
A To look after elderly people when they walk around.
B To watch over elderly people when they fall over.
C To predict when elderly people will fall over at home.
D To protect elderly people when they become sick.

<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>:
Could radar be the answer to keeping an eye on elderly people without invading their privacy? That's what the researchers are aiming to prove with their experiment. They say using radar could keep track of older  s and even detect when they fall over.
Right now, 40 million Americans are over the age of 65, and the Census Bureau   predicts that by the year 2030, 80 million Americans will be 65 or older. Due to these rising statistics, families, communities and health care providers are at a cross-road in terms of how to best serve this growing aging population.
Many elderly individuals choose to live alone, which causes a great risk as falls and other illnesses become more likely as a person ages. In order to increase the safety and security of an elderly person living alone, researchers are examining the use of through-the-wall radar technology to detect falls and monitor the elderly in their individual living spaces.
Graduate students were trained in walking, falling, and functioning like an elderly person and experiments were conducted in the radar-imaging lab on the campus. A clinical instructor and an expert educated and trained the students on how the elderly carry themselves and walk--with or without the assistance of canes or walkers.
Their research focuses on various applications for radar imaging, including search and rescue, defense, and law enforcement. Dr Amin and his team, through a grant from Qatar University, are now developing a series of algorithms   to identify the patterns and routines of an elderly person in his or her home.
The radar, with the help of these algorithms, can detect when a person is sitting, standing, walking and so on. They say detection of motion, and even classification of what sort of motion it is (such as walking or falling), can be achieved in all rooms inside a home with just one or a few radar units.
"Radar has become a mature technology," explains Dr Amin. "So people have started thinking about transitioning this technology into healthcare."

<question>:
How does the radar keep track of the elderly people?

<options>:
A It uses algorithms to classify the motion of a person.
B It recognizes an elderly person by using algorithms.
C It uses its searching system to locate the elderly person.
D It monitors the elderly person by recognizing his behaviors.

<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>:
Could radar be the answer to keeping an eye on elderly people without invading their privacy? That's what the researchers are aiming to prove with their experiment. They say using radar could keep track of older  s and even detect when they fall over.
Right now, 40 million Americans are over the age of 65, and the Census Bureau   predicts that by the year 2030, 80 million Americans will be 65 or older. Due to these rising statistics, families, communities and health care providers are at a cross-road in terms of how to best serve this growing aging population.
Many elderly individuals choose to live alone, which causes a great risk as falls and other illnesses become more likely as a person ages. In order to increase the safety and security of an elderly person living alone, researchers are examining the use of through-the-wall radar technology to detect falls and monitor the elderly in their individual living spaces.
Graduate students were trained in walking, falling, and functioning like an elderly person and experiments were conducted in the radar-imaging lab on the campus. A clinical instructor and an expert educated and trained the students on how the elderly carry themselves and walk--with or without the assistance of canes or walkers.
Their research focuses on various applications for radar imaging, including search and rescue, defense, and law enforcement. Dr Amin and his team, through a grant from Qatar University, are now developing a series of algorithms   to identify the patterns and routines of an elderly person in his or her home.
The radar, with the help of these algorithms, can detect when a person is sitting, standing, walking and so on. They say detection of motion, and even classification of what sort of motion it is (such as walking or falling), can be achieved in all rooms inside a home with just one or a few radar units.
"Radar has become a mature technology," explains Dr Amin. "So people have started thinking about transitioning this technology into healthcare."

<question>:
Where can you most probably read this passage?

<options>:
A In a science fiction.
B In a handbook.
C In a science journal.
D In directions.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
"People are ruder today because they are rushed and more 'time poor' than ever before, " says Patsy Rowe, " Manners have fallen off the radar . " Due to our strong attraction to electronic equipment it is a wonder more people don't wake up each morning and greet the singing birds with a complaint about the noise. Here are some examples of rudeness.
Some people prefer to do almost everything over the internet. To them, dealing with an actual human is like an evolutionary step backward. It feels very slow because humans don, t work at 4G speeds. When you have dinner with friends, you will often notice someone paying more attention to his mobile phone. We have programmed ourselves to think that every new message brings life-changing news, so taking calls and checking our texts are more important than talking to the people we are with. What is worse, some people even tend to send anonymous  rude messages by email.
However, rudeness is never acceptable, Don, t assume it is OK to be rude if the person you, re in touch with won, t recognize you. If you have something awful to say, have the courage to face the person and say it, write a letter or email and sign it, or forget it. Upsetting people with unsigned messages is cruel and disgusting.
We shouldn't blame technology for our shortcomings. Technology is here to help us, but we should not allow it to take over our lives. An important step is acknowledging our shortcomings. People spend a lot of time pointing out bad manners but it would be even more help if we'd publicly acknowledge good manners when we see them.

<question>:
Some people are less willing to deal with humans because

<options>:
A they are becoming less patient
B they are growing too independent
C they have to handle many important messages
D they have to follow an evolutionary step backward.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
"People are ruder today because they are rushed and more 'time poor' than ever before, " says Patsy Rowe, " Manners have fallen off the radar . " Due to our strong attraction to electronic equipment it is a wonder more people don't wake up each morning and greet the singing birds with a complaint about the noise. Here are some examples of rudeness.
Some people prefer to do almost everything over the internet. To them, dealing with an actual human is like an evolutionary step backward. It feels very slow because humans don, t work at 4G speeds. When you have dinner with friends, you will often notice someone paying more attention to his mobile phone. We have programmed ourselves to think that every new message brings life-changing news, so taking calls and checking our texts are more important than talking to the people we are with. What is worse, some people even tend to send anonymous  rude messages by email.
However, rudeness is never acceptable, Don, t assume it is OK to be rude if the person you, re in touch with won, t recognize you. If you have something awful to say, have the courage to face the person and say it, write a letter or email and sign it, or forget it. Upsetting people with unsigned messages is cruel and disgusting.
We shouldn't blame technology for our shortcomings. Technology is here to help us, but we should not allow it to take over our lives. An important step is acknowledging our shortcomings. People spend a lot of time pointing out bad manners but it would be even more help if we'd publicly acknowledge good manners when we see them.

<question>:
The author thinks sending unsigned awful messages is

<options>:
A Ridiculous
B disgusting
C acceptable
D reasonable

<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>:
Many of us are interested in time travel and shuttling back and forth   to the past or the future. Who wouldn't be _ by returning to the past or seeing the future? But time travel seems to be possible only in our imagination or in science fiction  .
Science fiction is a world where impossible things can become possible and that's why most of us like it. But science fiction is not entirely fiction since it is based on science theories  . Time travel, for instance, is a theme used by sci-fi writers. Readers may sometimes think writers have first-hand experience of it. I have collected some of the popular ways in which time travel is made possible in science fiction:
* Through the wormhole -- A wormhole is a path between points in space-time. According to Einstein, an object can pass through a wormhole if it can travel at the speed of light. An example of a wormhole is described in Riddle of the Red Bible.
* Through a black hole -- A black hole is a vacuum   in space where light cannot even escape or pass through. In some sci-fi movies, like Star Trek, black holes became the means to travel through time.
* Through time machines -- In science fiction, time machines are vehicles that can travel faster than light. It can be a strange vehicle like the TARDIS in Doctor Who or a special car like the one used in Back to the Future. But these special vehicles would need a wormhole to travel to the past or the future.
* Through parallel universe   -- Another popular way to travel through time is to be able to get into a parallel universe where one can go back to a point in time and see a different reality.
Though we know time travel may not be possible, it is still an entertaining subject and a heated topic for most of us. And in science fiction, where reality is always in the imagination, time does not really matter.

<question>:
What can we learn from the passage?

<options>:
A Time travel might become possible in the far future.
B Time machines can't travel to the past or the future without a wormhole.
C Sci-fi writers have similar experiences to those they describe in their fiction.
D An object can travel to the past or the future when its speed is faster than light.

<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>:
Many of us are interested in time travel and shuttling back and forth   to the past or the future. Who wouldn't be _ by returning to the past or seeing the future? But time travel seems to be possible only in our imagination or in science fiction  .
Science fiction is a world where impossible things can become possible and that's why most of us like it. But science fiction is not entirely fiction since it is based on science theories  . Time travel, for instance, is a theme used by sci-fi writers. Readers may sometimes think writers have first-hand experience of it. I have collected some of the popular ways in which time travel is made possible in science fiction:
* Through the wormhole -- A wormhole is a path between points in space-time. According to Einstein, an object can pass through a wormhole if it can travel at the speed of light. An example of a wormhole is described in Riddle of the Red Bible.
* Through a black hole -- A black hole is a vacuum   in space where light cannot even escape or pass through. In some sci-fi movies, like Star Trek, black holes became the means to travel through time.
* Through time machines -- In science fiction, time machines are vehicles that can travel faster than light. It can be a strange vehicle like the TARDIS in Doctor Who or a special car like the one used in Back to the Future. But these special vehicles would need a wormhole to travel to the past or the future.
* Through parallel universe   -- Another popular way to travel through time is to be able to get into a parallel universe where one can go back to a point in time and see a different reality.
Though we know time travel may not be possible, it is still an entertaining subject and a heated topic for most of us. And in science fiction, where reality is always in the imagination, time does not really matter.

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

<options>:
A To arouse the heated topic of time travel among readers.
B To introduce how humans travel through time in science fiction.
C To introduce the author's knowledge of time travel to the readers.
D To compare different ways of time travel mentioned in some science fictions.

<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>:
About ten years ago when I was an undergraduate in college, I was working as a practice student at my University's Museum of Natural History. One day while working at the cash register   in the gift shop, I saw an elderly couple come in with a little girl in a wheelchair.
As I looked closer at this girl, I saw that she was kind of set on her chair. I then realized she had no arms or legs, just a head, neck and main body. She was wearing a little white dress with red dots.
As the couple wheeled her up to me I was looking down at the register. I turned my head  toward the girl and gave her a wink. As I took the money from her grandparents, I looked back at the girl, who was giving me the cutest, largest smile I have ever seen.
All of a sudden her _ was gone and all I saw was this beautiful girl, whose smile just melted me and almost instantly  gave me a completely new sense of what life is all about. She took me from a poor, unhappy college student and brought me into her world: a world of smiles, love and warmth.
That was ten years ago. I'm a successful business person now and whenever I get down and think about the troubles of the world, I think about that little girl and the remarkable   lesson about life that she taught me.

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

<options>:
A He is a success in his business.
B He was good at natural history at university.
C He ran a gift shop in the university.
D He graduated from Natural History University.

<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>:
About ten years ago when I was an undergraduate in college, I was working as a practice student at my University's Museum of Natural History. One day while working at the cash register   in the gift shop, I saw an elderly couple come in with a little girl in a wheelchair.
As I looked closer at this girl, I saw that she was kind of set on her chair. I then realized she had no arms or legs, just a head, neck and main body. She was wearing a little white dress with red dots.
As the couple wheeled her up to me I was looking down at the register. I turned my head  toward the girl and gave her a wink. As I took the money from her grandparents, I looked back at the girl, who was giving me the cutest, largest smile I have ever seen.
All of a sudden her _ was gone and all I saw was this beautiful girl, whose smile just melted me and almost instantly  gave me a completely new sense of what life is all about. She took me from a poor, unhappy college student and brought me into her world: a world of smiles, love and warmth.
That was ten years ago. I'm a successful business person now and whenever I get down and think about the troubles of the world, I think about that little girl and the remarkable   lesson about life that she taught me.

<question>:
At a second sight, the writer found the little girl  _  .

<options>:
A was badly injured
B was unable to move
C was only able to smile
D was tied on the wheelchair

<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>:
About ten years ago when I was an undergraduate in college, I was working as a practice student at my University's Museum of Natural History. One day while working at the cash register   in the gift shop, I saw an elderly couple come in with a little girl in a wheelchair.
As I looked closer at this girl, I saw that she was kind of set on her chair. I then realized she had no arms or legs, just a head, neck and main body. She was wearing a little white dress with red dots.
As the couple wheeled her up to me I was looking down at the register. I turned my head  toward the girl and gave her a wink. As I took the money from her grandparents, I looked back at the girl, who was giving me the cutest, largest smile I have ever seen.
All of a sudden her _ was gone and all I saw was this beautiful girl, whose smile just melted me and almost instantly  gave me a completely new sense of what life is all about. She took me from a poor, unhappy college student and brought me into her world: a world of smiles, love and warmth.
That was ten years ago. I'm a successful business person now and whenever I get down and think about the troubles of the world, I think about that little girl and the remarkable   lesson about life that she taught me.

<question>:
In the writer's opinion, the little girl was not disabled at all because  _  .

<options>:
A she gave him an important lesson
B she had the cutest and biggest smile
C she had a healthier heart than many other people
D she offered him the courage in business

<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>:
About ten years ago when I was an undergraduate in college, I was working as a practice student at my University's Museum of Natural History. One day while working at the cash register   in the gift shop, I saw an elderly couple come in with a little girl in a wheelchair.
As I looked closer at this girl, I saw that she was kind of set on her chair. I then realized she had no arms or legs, just a head, neck and main body. She was wearing a little white dress with red dots.
As the couple wheeled her up to me I was looking down at the register. I turned my head  toward the girl and gave her a wink. As I took the money from her grandparents, I looked back at the girl, who was giving me the cutest, largest smile I have ever seen.
All of a sudden her _ was gone and all I saw was this beautiful girl, whose smile just melted me and almost instantly  gave me a completely new sense of what life is all about. She took me from a poor, unhappy college student and brought me into her world: a world of smiles, love and warmth.
That was ten years ago. I'm a successful business person now and whenever I get down and think about the troubles of the world, I think about that little girl and the remarkable   lesson about life that she taught me.

<question>:
Which of the following can be the best title for this text?

<options>:
A A World of Smiles
B The Smile of a Girl
C A Badly Disabled Girl
D The Secret of a Businessman

<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 we want to deal with the association  between boys and girls properly, here are some "dos and don'ts" for you to follow.
Keep a normal and healthy state of mind. Our schools and classes are made up of boys and girls. It is very natural for the boys and girls to make friends with each other. We should make as many friends as possible. We should keep in touch with the other sex  in public instead of in secret.
Don't be too nervous or too shy. If you are a shy person, you can also find a way out. First of all, you can make friends with the students who have the same interest and hobby as you. As both of you have much in common, you may have much to talk about. If you keep doing like that, little by little, you will gladly find you are also as free to express yourself as others.
Don't fall into the _ of early love. The boys and girls at adolescence  are rich in feeling. They are easy to regard the friendship as a sign of love and fall in love with each other at an early age. In my opinion, early love is a green apple that can't be eaten. An apple won't taste sweet until it is fully ripe. Boys and girls at middle school are too young to carry the heavy duty of love. Do keep out of early love.

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

<options>:
A tell students to keep away from early love
B give some advice on how to associate between boys and girls
C tell students how to make friends
D teach boys how to talk with girls

<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 we want to deal with the association  between boys and girls properly, here are some "dos and don'ts" for you to follow.
Keep a normal and healthy state of mind. Our schools and classes are made up of boys and girls. It is very natural for the boys and girls to make friends with each other. We should make as many friends as possible. We should keep in touch with the other sex  in public instead of in secret.
Don't be too nervous or too shy. If you are a shy person, you can also find a way out. First of all, you can make friends with the students who have the same interest and hobby as you. As both of you have much in common, you may have much to talk about. If you keep doing like that, little by little, you will gladly find you are also as free to express yourself as others.
Don't fall into the _ of early love. The boys and girls at adolescence  are rich in feeling. They are easy to regard the friendship as a sign of love and fall in love with each other at an early age. In my opinion, early love is a green apple that can't be eaten. An apple won't taste sweet until it is fully ripe. Boys and girls at middle school are too young to carry the heavy duty of love. Do keep out of early love.

<question>:
We should keep in touch with the other sex in the following EXCEPT   _  .

<options>:
A with a good state of mind
B in real friendship
C in public
D in secret

<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 we want to deal with the association  between boys and girls properly, here are some "dos and don'ts" for you to follow.
Keep a normal and healthy state of mind. Our schools and classes are made up of boys and girls. It is very natural for the boys and girls to make friends with each other. We should make as many friends as possible. We should keep in touch with the other sex  in public instead of in secret.
Don't be too nervous or too shy. If you are a shy person, you can also find a way out. First of all, you can make friends with the students who have the same interest and hobby as you. As both of you have much in common, you may have much to talk about. If you keep doing like that, little by little, you will gladly find you are also as free to express yourself as others.
Don't fall into the _ of early love. The boys and girls at adolescence  are rich in feeling. They are easy to regard the friendship as a sign of love and fall in love with each other at an early age. In my opinion, early love is a green apple that can't be eaten. An apple won't taste sweet until it is fully ripe. Boys and girls at middle school are too young to carry the heavy duty of love. Do keep out of early love.

<question>:
If you are a shy person, you can   _  .

<options>:
A find friends with the same interest and hobby first
B only have a few friends of the same sex
C not make friends with the other sex
D not fail in love with other students easily

<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>:
Daily life can be made happier. It is a matter of choice. It is our attitude that makes us feel happy or unhappy. It is true, we meet all kinds of situations during the day, and some of them may not be conductive to happiness. We can choose to refuse to think about the unhappy events. If we let outer events influence our moods, we become their slaves. On the other hand, we can free ourselves from outer influences. We can choose to be happy, and we can do a lot to add happiness to our lives.
What is happiness? It is a feeling of inner peace and satisfaction. It is usually experienced when there are no worries, fears or confused thoughts, and this usually happens when we do something we love to do or when we win, gain or achieve something that we value. It seems to be the outcome of positive events, but it actually comes from the inside, triggered by outer events.
For most people happiness seems passing quickly. One of the best ways to keep it, is by gaining inner peace through daily meditation . As the mind becomes more peaceful, it becomes easier to choose the happiness habit.
Here are a few tips for increasing happiness in daily life:
Try hard to change the way you look at things. Always look at the bright side.
Think of solutions, not problems.
Listen to relaxing, uplifting music.
Watch funny comedies that make you laugh.
Each day, devote some time to reading a few pages of an inspiring book or article.
Whenever you catch yourself thinking negative thoughts, start thinking of pleasant things.

<question>:
For most people happiness seems passing quickly because   _  .

<options>:
A they let changing outer circumstances affect them
B they hope that even greater happiness will come
C they have no friends to share happiness with them
D they don't want to achieve any greater happiness

<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>:
Daily life can be made happier. It is a matter of choice. It is our attitude that makes us feel happy or unhappy. It is true, we meet all kinds of situations during the day, and some of them may not be conductive to happiness. We can choose to refuse to think about the unhappy events. If we let outer events influence our moods, we become their slaves. On the other hand, we can free ourselves from outer influences. We can choose to be happy, and we can do a lot to add happiness to our lives.
What is happiness? It is a feeling of inner peace and satisfaction. It is usually experienced when there are no worries, fears or confused thoughts, and this usually happens when we do something we love to do or when we win, gain or achieve something that we value. It seems to be the outcome of positive events, but it actually comes from the inside, triggered by outer events.
For most people happiness seems passing quickly. One of the best ways to keep it, is by gaining inner peace through daily meditation . As the mind becomes more peaceful, it becomes easier to choose the happiness habit.
Here are a few tips for increasing happiness in daily life:
Try hard to change the way you look at things. Always look at the bright side.
Think of solutions, not problems.
Listen to relaxing, uplifting music.
Watch funny comedies that make you laugh.
Each day, devote some time to reading a few pages of an inspiring book or article.
Whenever you catch yourself thinking negative thoughts, start thinking of pleasant things.

<question>:
We can learn from the passage that our happiness is   _  .

<options>:
A that we own a great deal of money
B to achieve the goal we have been seeking
C a feeling of inner peace and satisfaction
D the feeling that we are admired by 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>:
Daily life can be made happier. It is a matter of choice. It is our attitude that makes us feel happy or unhappy. It is true, we meet all kinds of situations during the day, and some of them may not be conductive to happiness. We can choose to refuse to think about the unhappy events. If we let outer events influence our moods, we become their slaves. On the other hand, we can free ourselves from outer influences. We can choose to be happy, and we can do a lot to add happiness to our lives.
What is happiness? It is a feeling of inner peace and satisfaction. It is usually experienced when there are no worries, fears or confused thoughts, and this usually happens when we do something we love to do or when we win, gain or achieve something that we value. It seems to be the outcome of positive events, but it actually comes from the inside, triggered by outer events.
For most people happiness seems passing quickly. One of the best ways to keep it, is by gaining inner peace through daily meditation . As the mind becomes more peaceful, it becomes easier to choose the happiness habit.
Here are a few tips for increasing happiness in daily life:
Try hard to change the way you look at things. Always look at the bright side.
Think of solutions, not problems.
Listen to relaxing, uplifting music.
Watch funny comedies that make you laugh.
Each day, devote some time to reading a few pages of an inspiring book or article.
Whenever you catch yourself thinking negative thoughts, start thinking of pleasant things.

<question>:
According to the author happiness depends on   _  .

<options>:
A outer circumstances
B our attitude toward it
C the conditions we have
D the objective 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>:
Daily life can be made happier. It is a matter of choice. It is our attitude that makes us feel happy or unhappy. It is true, we meet all kinds of situations during the day, and some of them may not be conductive to happiness. We can choose to refuse to think about the unhappy events. If we let outer events influence our moods, we become their slaves. On the other hand, we can free ourselves from outer influences. We can choose to be happy, and we can do a lot to add happiness to our lives.
What is happiness? It is a feeling of inner peace and satisfaction. It is usually experienced when there are no worries, fears or confused thoughts, and this usually happens when we do something we love to do or when we win, gain or achieve something that we value. It seems to be the outcome of positive events, but it actually comes from the inside, triggered by outer events.
For most people happiness seems passing quickly. One of the best ways to keep it, is by gaining inner peace through daily meditation . As the mind becomes more peaceful, it becomes easier to choose the happiness habit.
Here are a few tips for increasing happiness in daily life:
Try hard to change the way you look at things. Always look at the bright side.
Think of solutions, not problems.
Listen to relaxing, uplifting music.
Watch funny comedies that make you laugh.
Each day, devote some time to reading a few pages of an inspiring book or article.
Whenever you catch yourself thinking negative thoughts, start thinking of pleasant things.

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

<options>:
A Happiness Is the Goal in Daily Life.
B Happiness Exists in Everyone's Mind.
C Happiness Can Be Chosen by Us.
D Tips for happiness in Daily Life.

<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 Convention concerning the protection of world cultural and natural heritage appeared from a need to call for international cooperation to protect the world's natural and scenic areas and historic sites for present and the future generations.
In 1959 there was international concern over the flooding of the Abu Simbel temples, a treasure of ancient Egyptian civilization, to build the Aswan High Dam in Egypt. Through an international campaign by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) on the request of Egypt and Sudan, resources were found to move the temples to a new site. In 1965,a conference at the White House in Washington DC, USA called for a "World Heritage Trust" and international cooperation to protect "the world's superb natural and scenic areas and historic sites for the present and the future". In 1969, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) developed similar proposals for its members .Therefore, the Convention was adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO in 1972. By regarding heritage as both cultural and natural, the Convention reminds us of the ways in which people interact with nature , and of the basic need to keep the balance between the two.
The Convention identifies the natural or cultural sites on the World Heritage List, and sets out their role in protecting them .Although the emphasis has been on sites and natural features of "outstanding universal value", each country promises not only to _ the World Heritage sites situated in its country, but also to protect and conserve its cultural and natural heritage.
There is also a "List of World Heritage in Danger" which are sites threatened by serious and specific dangers caused by changes in the use or ownership of the land , wars or natural disasters.

<question>:
What is the purpose of the World Heritage Convention according to the passage?

<options>:
A To call for international cooperation to help poor people.
B To protect the world's natural and cultural heritage.
C To save the natural resouces for next generation in the world.
D To raise money for the endangered heritage in the world.

<answer>: