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

<passage>:
It has become the modern substitute of glancing at your watch--the furtive look at a phone screen to check for new messages or have a quick look at Facebook.Researchers have now found why we often feel such a strong urge to glance at our handset.Using your mobile,they say,is easily affected by other people.
A University of Michigan team say people are twice as likely to pull out their phones to check their messages or emails if they're with someone who has just done the same.It also found that females were more likely to use their mobile than men because it was more 'consistent' with the daily lives of women.
The team watched students in dining halls and coffee shops around campus,observing pairs of students sitting at tables for as long as 20 minutes and recorded their cellphone use at 1 0-second intervals.
"What we found most interesting was just how often people were using their mobile phones," Dr Daniel Kruger, the study's co-author, said."Every person we observed used his/her phone at least once while one woman was on hers about half of the time.You may see others checking their incoming messages and be encouraged to check your own.''
Overall,the students used their cellphones in an average of 24 percent,the researchers found.But they were significantly more likely to use their phones(39.5 percent)when their companion had just done so in the previous 10-second interval than without the social clue,the researchers said,adding that _ was often repeated.
Cell phones create an alternative way for one's attention and may both promote and interrupt ongoing social activities,the researchers wrote.
Kruger believes this pattern could be related to the effects of social acceptance and rejection.If one person in a pair engages in another conversation through their phone,his or her companion may feel rejected.That companion then might be forced to connect with others from outside so as not to feel left out.

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

<options>:
A Social Acceptance And Rejection
B Females Use Mobiles More than Men
C How Do People Check Messages?
D Cellphone Use Is Spreading

<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>:
In the tenth grade,I began working for free at a vet's that was run by a friend. I wanted to get experience for what I thought would be my future job. However,on one particular Saturday morning I learnt something perhaps more important.
The hospital was in the middle of one of the poorer sections of the city and some people could only pay for the most basic treatments. On this Saturday,a man and his young son,who was probably about 7 years old,walked in with a small cat in a cardboard box. There was something wrong with the cat's left eye. But the man could not afford to pay for the cost of the medicine. He kept quiet for a while,and then he asked where the nearest animal shelter was. Hearing this,his son cried and started to argue with him. All of a sudden,an older woman who was sitting in the waiting room stood up,walked up to the counter,and told the man that she would pay for the cost. The man thanked her and the son got to keep a healthy cat.
I always thought it was the right thing to help out a needy person,but I only saw people do acts of kindness on TV or in movies. What the woman did made me believe that these things do happen in real life,and quite often.
Now,when I can't decide whether to help someone who is in need,I remember this woman,and then I have the courage to step up to the plate. Sometimes other people follow.

<question>:
We can infer that a vet's is most probably a hospital for  _  .

<options>:
A kids
B the poor
C animals
D women

<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>:
In the tenth grade,I began working for free at a vet's that was run by a friend. I wanted to get experience for what I thought would be my future job. However,on one particular Saturday morning I learnt something perhaps more important.
The hospital was in the middle of one of the poorer sections of the city and some people could only pay for the most basic treatments. On this Saturday,a man and his young son,who was probably about 7 years old,walked in with a small cat in a cardboard box. There was something wrong with the cat's left eye. But the man could not afford to pay for the cost of the medicine. He kept quiet for a while,and then he asked where the nearest animal shelter was. Hearing this,his son cried and started to argue with him. All of a sudden,an older woman who was sitting in the waiting room stood up,walked up to the counter,and told the man that she would pay for the cost. The man thanked her and the son got to keep a healthy cat.
I always thought it was the right thing to help out a needy person,but I only saw people do acts of kindness on TV or in movies. What the woman did made me believe that these things do happen in real life,and quite often.
Now,when I can't decide whether to help someone who is in need,I remember this woman,and then I have the courage to step up to the plate. Sometimes other people follow.

<question>:
For what purpose did the writer work at the vet's?

<options>:
A To help out his friend
B To make some pocket money
C To gain some work experience
D To learn more about society

<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>:
In the tenth grade,I began working for free at a vet's that was run by a friend. I wanted to get experience for what I thought would be my future job. However,on one particular Saturday morning I learnt something perhaps more important.
The hospital was in the middle of one of the poorer sections of the city and some people could only pay for the most basic treatments. On this Saturday,a man and his young son,who was probably about 7 years old,walked in with a small cat in a cardboard box. There was something wrong with the cat's left eye. But the man could not afford to pay for the cost of the medicine. He kept quiet for a while,and then he asked where the nearest animal shelter was. Hearing this,his son cried and started to argue with him. All of a sudden,an older woman who was sitting in the waiting room stood up,walked up to the counter,and told the man that she would pay for the cost. The man thanked her and the son got to keep a healthy cat.
I always thought it was the right thing to help out a needy person,but I only saw people do acts of kindness on TV or in movies. What the woman did made me believe that these things do happen in real life,and quite often.
Now,when I can't decide whether to help someone who is in need,I remember this woman,and then I have the courage to step up to the plate. Sometimes other people follow.

<question>:
What would the man probably do with the cat if the woman didn't help him?

<options>:
A Take it home without treatment.
B Give it to someone on the street.
C Give it to the woman.
D Give it up.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
In the tenth grade,I began working for free at a vet's that was run by a friend. I wanted to get experience for what I thought would be my future job. However,on one particular Saturday morning I learnt something perhaps more important.
The hospital was in the middle of one of the poorer sections of the city and some people could only pay for the most basic treatments. On this Saturday,a man and his young son,who was probably about 7 years old,walked in with a small cat in a cardboard box. There was something wrong with the cat's left eye. But the man could not afford to pay for the cost of the medicine. He kept quiet for a while,and then he asked where the nearest animal shelter was. Hearing this,his son cried and started to argue with him. All of a sudden,an older woman who was sitting in the waiting room stood up,walked up to the counter,and told the man that she would pay for the cost. The man thanked her and the son got to keep a healthy cat.
I always thought it was the right thing to help out a needy person,but I only saw people do acts of kindness on TV or in movies. What the woman did made me believe that these things do happen in real life,and quite often.
Now,when I can't decide whether to help someone who is in need,I remember this woman,and then I have the courage to step up to the plate. Sometimes other people follow.

<question>:
We can learn from this passage that  _  .

<options>:
A the man doesn't like keeping a cat
B the older woman often helps people out
C the man's son didn't agree to the man's first decision
D the hospital often asks for too much money

<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>:
English nowadays is widely used in science, business, the media and popular culture. For example, 80% of e-mails on the internet are in English. But where will English be at the end of the 21stcentury?
One view is that English is going to become even more important as a global language, being most widely used in trade and media while some other languages will become less important or just disappear. Another view is that English is already breaking up into several separate languages. There are already dictionaries of the "New Englishes", such as Australian English, full of words that a British English speaker would not recognize.
Hopefully, neither of these things will happen. Although different varieties of English will continue to develop around the world, standard English will survive for international       communication. However, it is impossible for one language to totally control the world. Already, other languages are fighting back against the control of English on the net. Governments around the world are also starting to protect smaller languages and recognize the importance of keeping a variety of cultures and languages. English will probably stay in control for a long time, but it certainly won't become the only language in the world.

<question>:
According to the situation, how many people do you think speak English now?

<options>:
A 200 million
B 300 million
C 500 million
D a billion

<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>:
English nowadays is widely used in science, business, the media and popular culture. For example, 80% of e-mails on the internet are in English. But where will English be at the end of the 21stcentury?
One view is that English is going to become even more important as a global language, being most widely used in trade and media while some other languages will become less important or just disappear. Another view is that English is already breaking up into several separate languages. There are already dictionaries of the "New Englishes", such as Australian English, full of words that a British English speaker would not recognize.
Hopefully, neither of these things will happen. Although different varieties of English will continue to develop around the world, standard English will survive for international       communication. However, it is impossible for one language to totally control the world. Already, other languages are fighting back against the control of English on the net. Governments around the world are also starting to protect smaller languages and recognize the importance of keeping a variety of cultures and languages. English will probably stay in control for a long time, but it certainly won't become the only language in the world.

<question>:
At present, what is the most important language in the world?

<options>:
A Chinese
B English
C French
D German

<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>:
English nowadays is widely used in science, business, the media and popular culture. For example, 80% of e-mails on the internet are in English. But where will English be at the end of the 21stcentury?
One view is that English is going to become even more important as a global language, being most widely used in trade and media while some other languages will become less important or just disappear. Another view is that English is already breaking up into several separate languages. There are already dictionaries of the "New Englishes", such as Australian English, full of words that a British English speaker would not recognize.
Hopefully, neither of these things will happen. Although different varieties of English will continue to develop around the world, standard English will survive for international       communication. However, it is impossible for one language to totally control the world. Already, other languages are fighting back against the control of English on the net. Governments around the world are also starting to protect smaller languages and recognize the importance of keeping a variety of cultures and languages. English will probably stay in control for a long time, but it certainly won't become the only language in the world.

<question>:
What is the best title of the passage?

<options>:
A The Change of English
B Different Varieties of English
C The Future of English
D The Cause of English Change

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
Australia has passed regulations that will enable more international students to further their education in the country.
The new measures were released by the Australian Department of Tertiary Education,Skills,Jobs and Workplace Relations in September and will take effect in mid-2012.
As a result,the student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified,and the deposit   required to study in Australia has been reduced.Language requirements for overseas students have also been eased.
Also,overseas students receiving a higher education in Australia will be granted a working visa lasting from two to four years after graduation,as long as they meet the basic IELTS requirement.
"This change will definitely make Australia a more attractive destination for Chinese students planning to study overseas," says Wang Lan,a consultant from Education International Cooperation Group (EIC),a Beijing-based company that provides services to students wishing to study overseas.
However,in the past few years,many of Wang's student clients   could not start studies in Australia because they did not meet the language requirements,visa processing took a long time and deposit regulations were tough.The change in policy is good news for the parents of students wishing to study in Australia,Wang says.
A 22-year-old female student surnamed Li,in Beijing,who is planning to do her postgraduate studies in Australia,learned about the policy change several weeks ago.
"According to the previous deposit requirement for my student visa,my family was required to put down 550,000 yuan ($86,850).Now we only need to prepare 410,000 yuan.This is a relief for my parents," Li says.
She also says that the two to four years working visa makes her feel much clearer about her study plans.
"I believe several years of working experience abroad will strengthen my competitiveness when I return to China," she says.
Gaining a competitive advantage is the major reason for Chinese students to study abroad,according to the report by EIC.

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

<options>:
A Language requirement for overseas students have been eased in Australia.
B Australia is a most attractive place for students in China.
C Australia widens window of opportunity for international students.
D More students will work in Australia after their graduation.

<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>:
Australia has passed regulations that will enable more international students to further their education in the country.
The new measures were released by the Australian Department of Tertiary Education,Skills,Jobs and Workplace Relations in September and will take effect in mid-2012.
As a result,the student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified,and the deposit   required to study in Australia has been reduced.Language requirements for overseas students have also been eased.
Also,overseas students receiving a higher education in Australia will be granted a working visa lasting from two to four years after graduation,as long as they meet the basic IELTS requirement.
"This change will definitely make Australia a more attractive destination for Chinese students planning to study overseas," says Wang Lan,a consultant from Education International Cooperation Group (EIC),a Beijing-based company that provides services to students wishing to study overseas.
However,in the past few years,many of Wang's student clients   could not start studies in Australia because they did not meet the language requirements,visa processing took a long time and deposit regulations were tough.The change in policy is good news for the parents of students wishing to study in Australia,Wang says.
A 22-year-old female student surnamed Li,in Beijing,who is planning to do her postgraduate studies in Australia,learned about the policy change several weeks ago.
"According to the previous deposit requirement for my student visa,my family was required to put down 550,000 yuan ($86,850).Now we only need to prepare 410,000 yuan.This is a relief for my parents," Li says.
She also says that the two to four years working visa makes her feel much clearer about her study plans.
"I believe several years of working experience abroad will strengthen my competitiveness when I return to China," she says.
Gaining a competitive advantage is the major reason for Chinese students to study abroad,according to the report by EIC.

<question>:
Which of the following is NOT the content of the new regulations?

<options>:
A The student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified.
B The deposit required to study in Australia has been reduced.
C Language requirements for overseas students have been more difficult.
D After graduation,some overseas students can get a working visa in Australia.

<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>:
Australia has passed regulations that will enable more international students to further their education in the country.
The new measures were released by the Australian Department of Tertiary Education,Skills,Jobs and Workplace Relations in September and will take effect in mid-2012.
As a result,the student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified,and the deposit   required to study in Australia has been reduced.Language requirements for overseas students have also been eased.
Also,overseas students receiving a higher education in Australia will be granted a working visa lasting from two to four years after graduation,as long as they meet the basic IELTS requirement.
"This change will definitely make Australia a more attractive destination for Chinese students planning to study overseas," says Wang Lan,a consultant from Education International Cooperation Group (EIC),a Beijing-based company that provides services to students wishing to study overseas.
However,in the past few years,many of Wang's student clients   could not start studies in Australia because they did not meet the language requirements,visa processing took a long time and deposit regulations were tough.The change in policy is good news for the parents of students wishing to study in Australia,Wang says.
A 22-year-old female student surnamed Li,in Beijing,who is planning to do her postgraduate studies in Australia,learned about the policy change several weeks ago.
"According to the previous deposit requirement for my student visa,my family was required to put down 550,000 yuan ($86,850).Now we only need to prepare 410,000 yuan.This is a relief for my parents," Li says.
She also says that the two to four years working visa makes her feel much clearer about her study plans.
"I believe several years of working experience abroad will strengthen my competitiveness when I return to China," she says.
Gaining a competitive advantage is the major reason for Chinese students to study abroad,according to the report by EIC.

<question>:
After the new regulations are passed,  _   .

<options>:
A more students will come to Australia to work
B more Chinese students will choose to live in Australia.
C the opportunities to work in Australia decrease for overseas students
D more Chinese students will choose to further their education in Australia

<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>:
Australia has passed regulations that will enable more international students to further their education in the country.
The new measures were released by the Australian Department of Tertiary Education,Skills,Jobs and Workplace Relations in September and will take effect in mid-2012.
As a result,the student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified,and the deposit   required to study in Australia has been reduced.Language requirements for overseas students have also been eased.
Also,overseas students receiving a higher education in Australia will be granted a working visa lasting from two to four years after graduation,as long as they meet the basic IELTS requirement.
"This change will definitely make Australia a more attractive destination for Chinese students planning to study overseas," says Wang Lan,a consultant from Education International Cooperation Group (EIC),a Beijing-based company that provides services to students wishing to study overseas.
However,in the past few years,many of Wang's student clients   could not start studies in Australia because they did not meet the language requirements,visa processing took a long time and deposit regulations were tough.The change in policy is good news for the parents of students wishing to study in Australia,Wang says.
A 22-year-old female student surnamed Li,in Beijing,who is planning to do her postgraduate studies in Australia,learned about the policy change several weeks ago.
"According to the previous deposit requirement for my student visa,my family was required to put down 550,000 yuan ($86,850).Now we only need to prepare 410,000 yuan.This is a relief for my parents," Li says.
She also says that the two to four years working visa makes her feel much clearer about her study plans.
"I believe several years of working experience abroad will strengthen my competitiveness when I return to China," she says.
Gaining a competitive advantage is the major reason for Chinese students to study abroad,according to the report by EIC.

<question>:
How much can Li's parents save according to the new regulations?

<options>:
A 550,000 yuan
B 140, 000 yuan
C 410,000 yuan
D 86,850 yuan

<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>:
Australia has passed regulations that will enable more international students to further their education in the country.
The new measures were released by the Australian Department of Tertiary Education,Skills,Jobs and Workplace Relations in September and will take effect in mid-2012.
As a result,the student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified,and the deposit   required to study in Australia has been reduced.Language requirements for overseas students have also been eased.
Also,overseas students receiving a higher education in Australia will be granted a working visa lasting from two to four years after graduation,as long as they meet the basic IELTS requirement.
"This change will definitely make Australia a more attractive destination for Chinese students planning to study overseas," says Wang Lan,a consultant from Education International Cooperation Group (EIC),a Beijing-based company that provides services to students wishing to study overseas.
However,in the past few years,many of Wang's student clients   could not start studies in Australia because they did not meet the language requirements,visa processing took a long time and deposit regulations were tough.The change in policy is good news for the parents of students wishing to study in Australia,Wang says.
A 22-year-old female student surnamed Li,in Beijing,who is planning to do her postgraduate studies in Australia,learned about the policy change several weeks ago.
"According to the previous deposit requirement for my student visa,my family was required to put down 550,000 yuan ($86,850).Now we only need to prepare 410,000 yuan.This is a relief for my parents," Li says.
She also says that the two to four years working visa makes her feel much clearer about her study plans.
"I believe several years of working experience abroad will strengthen my competitiveness when I return to China," she says.
Gaining a competitive advantage is the major reason for Chinese students to study abroad,according to the report by EIC.

<question>:
Why do many students want to work in Australia after their graduation?

<options>:
A The working experience abroad will strengthen their competitiveness.
B They can earn more money in Australia.
C Their working experience can make them stay in Australia forever.
D They have to do so according to the new regulations.

<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 man, who sometimes takes my bus, is in rags. His life seems different from that of the others. He looks exhausted and carries nothing. He appears along a downtown street, seemingly out of nowhere. We sometimes want to know where he sleeps at night.
A few weeks ago he boarded the bus. A few stops later, a young woman boarded. She swiped   her bus-card, only to find the machine would not accept it. The driver told her to pay the $2.25 fare. "I just bought this card," she said. "I paid the money..."
The driver said she could take the card back to the sales office and explain the problem. In the meantime she would have to pay the fare for that day. The woman became confused and _ . The rest of us just watched, wondering how the problem would be solved. Suddenly the man rose from his seat, dropped a few coins into the fare box.
"You're lucky," the bus driver said quietly. "He paid for you." Silence fell over the bus. The rest of us had watched the woman's discomfort, but he felt it. We lawyers, journalists and business people headed downtown to help fix the world. He fixed her world.
I haven't seen him since that day. Some people believe angels occasionally drop down and move among us. All I know is that I have a new respect for the simple act of kindness. It speeds us along on our way.

<question>:
What did the writer learn from the man?

<options>:
A to show concern for other people.
B to lead a happy life like the man.
C to share what he has with us.
D to believe that people are born kind.

<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 are not as loyal to their partners as you might think, with divorce, child abandonment and remarriage a common part of birds' life," a new book has shown. Author and biology professor Bridge Stutchbury, _ the love-bird belief that birds pair up for life. "In terms of the top 10 beliefs about birds, the lasting pair bonds that we think about, do occur in some birds, but in most of the little songbirds that we studied, no," the professor from York University in Toronto said. The divorce rate among greater flamingos is 99 percent.
Stutchbury's book, The Private Lives of Birds, based on 20 years of research from radio filming and DNA testing shows male Acadian flycatchers fertilize  females far away from their home nests, " The main discovery is that so many birds do divorce for what humans would describe as selfish reasons," Professor Stutchbury said. She noted that females may seek out males that are more colorful and better singers, or look to "step up in the world" and move to areas that are safer and have more food. "Females are looking for the highest quality male so that their children will be of high quality," she added.
Professor Stutchbury said shorter summers may drive females to leave their nests before their young are fully grown up so they can quickly find new mates  and lay more eggs, leaving the males to feed the hungry chicks on their own.
Males can double their success in producing children by fertilizing neighboring females, but only "mates" care for the young, and some are none the wiser. "  They can't tell when the egg comes out and whether it's theirs or not," She said. "They have no way to know."
Divorce is surprisingly common among birds, and most live with one partner for only a few months or years. Divorce rates range from 99 percent in the greater flamingo to zero in the wandering albatross .

<question>:
What does the underline word "dispels" mean?

<options>:
A States
B Doubts
C Confirms
D Removes

<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 are not as loyal to their partners as you might think, with divorce, child abandonment and remarriage a common part of birds' life," a new book has shown. Author and biology professor Bridge Stutchbury, _ the love-bird belief that birds pair up for life. "In terms of the top 10 beliefs about birds, the lasting pair bonds that we think about, do occur in some birds, but in most of the little songbirds that we studied, no," the professor from York University in Toronto said. The divorce rate among greater flamingos is 99 percent.
Stutchbury's book, The Private Lives of Birds, based on 20 years of research from radio filming and DNA testing shows male Acadian flycatchers fertilize  females far away from their home nests, " The main discovery is that so many birds do divorce for what humans would describe as selfish reasons," Professor Stutchbury said. She noted that females may seek out males that are more colorful and better singers, or look to "step up in the world" and move to areas that are safer and have more food. "Females are looking for the highest quality male so that their children will be of high quality," she added.
Professor Stutchbury said shorter summers may drive females to leave their nests before their young are fully grown up so they can quickly find new mates  and lay more eggs, leaving the males to feed the hungry chicks on their own.
Males can double their success in producing children by fertilizing neighboring females, but only "mates" care for the young, and some are none the wiser. "  They can't tell when the egg comes out and whether it's theirs or not," She said. "They have no way to know."
Divorce is surprisingly common among birds, and most live with one partner for only a few months or years. Divorce rates range from 99 percent in the greater flamingo to zero in the wandering albatross .

<question>:
The book The Private Lives of Birds  _  .

<options>:
A shows the kind of male birds females seek out.
B indicates the wandering albatross is the most faithful.
C is based on Professor Stutchbury's 20 years' research.
D suggests that female birds select males near their 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>:
"Birds are not as loyal to their partners as you might think, with divorce, child abandonment and remarriage a common part of birds' life," a new book has shown. Author and biology professor Bridge Stutchbury, _ the love-bird belief that birds pair up for life. "In terms of the top 10 beliefs about birds, the lasting pair bonds that we think about, do occur in some birds, but in most of the little songbirds that we studied, no," the professor from York University in Toronto said. The divorce rate among greater flamingos is 99 percent.
Stutchbury's book, The Private Lives of Birds, based on 20 years of research from radio filming and DNA testing shows male Acadian flycatchers fertilize  females far away from their home nests, " The main discovery is that so many birds do divorce for what humans would describe as selfish reasons," Professor Stutchbury said. She noted that females may seek out males that are more colorful and better singers, or look to "step up in the world" and move to areas that are safer and have more food. "Females are looking for the highest quality male so that their children will be of high quality," she added.
Professor Stutchbury said shorter summers may drive females to leave their nests before their young are fully grown up so they can quickly find new mates  and lay more eggs, leaving the males to feed the hungry chicks on their own.
Males can double their success in producing children by fertilizing neighboring females, but only "mates" care for the young, and some are none the wiser. "  They can't tell when the egg comes out and whether it's theirs or not," She said. "They have no way to know."
Divorce is surprisingly common among birds, and most live with one partner for only a few months or years. Divorce rates range from 99 percent in the greater flamingo to zero in the wandering albatross .

<question>:
According to the passage, we can infer that  _  .

<options>:
A young birds' quality depends on their feather.
B some male birds care for others' young as their own.
C female birds go to find males as soon as autumn comes.
D female birds are responsible for feeding the hungry babies.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
"Birds are not as loyal to their partners as you might think, with divorce, child abandonment and remarriage a common part of birds' life," a new book has shown. Author and biology professor Bridge Stutchbury, _ the love-bird belief that birds pair up for life. "In terms of the top 10 beliefs about birds, the lasting pair bonds that we think about, do occur in some birds, but in most of the little songbirds that we studied, no," the professor from York University in Toronto said. The divorce rate among greater flamingos is 99 percent.
Stutchbury's book, The Private Lives of Birds, based on 20 years of research from radio filming and DNA testing shows male Acadian flycatchers fertilize  females far away from their home nests, " The main discovery is that so many birds do divorce for what humans would describe as selfish reasons," Professor Stutchbury said. She noted that females may seek out males that are more colorful and better singers, or look to "step up in the world" and move to areas that are safer and have more food. "Females are looking for the highest quality male so that their children will be of high quality," she added.
Professor Stutchbury said shorter summers may drive females to leave their nests before their young are fully grown up so they can quickly find new mates  and lay more eggs, leaving the males to feed the hungry chicks on their own.
Males can double their success in producing children by fertilizing neighboring females, but only "mates" care for the young, and some are none the wiser. "  They can't tell when the egg comes out and whether it's theirs or not," She said. "They have no way to know."
Divorce is surprisingly common among birds, and most live with one partner for only a few months or years. Divorce rates range from 99 percent in the greater flamingo to zero in the wandering albatross .

<question>:
What is the passage mainly about?

<options>:
A A book about love-birds.
B Birds' living habits and love life
C The fact that birds don't love their mates forever.
D The factors that influence birds to look for another mate.

<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>:
We might like to think we're not influenced by other people, but a new study into the group-buying mechanisms  - like those used on coupon  sites such as Groupon and LivingSocial - reveals that telling buyers who come later to the offer how many have already signed up increases the number of purchasers.
Researchers at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management wanted to understand why group buying sites that have entered the market recently have enjoyed greater success than those operating a decade ago, such as Mercata and MobShop.
Earlier attempts typically left potential buyers waiting for days before confirming whether or not they had got the offer they had signed up for.
"We think one of the reasons group-buying has been successful recently is because of the short time horizon," says Rotman Professor Ming Hu, who co-wrote the study with Professor Mengze Shi and PhD student Jiahua Wu. "It allows for a herding effect."
Another reason is the use of an information structure that discloses to later arrivals how many have already signed onto the deal.
Researchers looked at two ways of designing the purchasing mechanism for a group buy:a simultaneous mechanism, where no one knows how many buyers have come before them, and asequential  mechanism, where a second group of buyers has the advantage of knowing the size of the first group.
The researchers' analytical  model shows the most successful mechanism is the sequential one because it _ uncertainty for those coming later to the deal, and improves the confidence of those who sign on early, as they're able to track the numbers of those who come after them.
"That boosts confidence," says Professor Hu, who teaches operations management. Deals for "luxury" services, versus everyday items, work better in a group buy scenario  because they offer consumers a greater benefit.

<question>:
It can be learned from the text that   _  .

<options>:
A the short time horizon is the reason why group-buying has been successful.
B a simultaneous mechanism is where a group of buyers has the advantage of knowing how many people have signed up.
C a sequential mechanism allows a herding effect which boosts the confidence of the buyers.
D researchers at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management carried out an experiment about why group buying sites entered the market successfully, such as Mercata and MobShop.

<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>:
We might like to think we're not influenced by other people, but a new study into the group-buying mechanisms  - like those used on coupon  sites such as Groupon and LivingSocial - reveals that telling buyers who come later to the offer how many have already signed up increases the number of purchasers.
Researchers at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management wanted to understand why group buying sites that have entered the market recently have enjoyed greater success than those operating a decade ago, such as Mercata and MobShop.
Earlier attempts typically left potential buyers waiting for days before confirming whether or not they had got the offer they had signed up for.
"We think one of the reasons group-buying has been successful recently is because of the short time horizon," says Rotman Professor Ming Hu, who co-wrote the study with Professor Mengze Shi and PhD student Jiahua Wu. "It allows for a herding effect."
Another reason is the use of an information structure that discloses to later arrivals how many have already signed onto the deal.
Researchers looked at two ways of designing the purchasing mechanism for a group buy:a simultaneous mechanism, where no one knows how many buyers have come before them, and asequential  mechanism, where a second group of buyers has the advantage of knowing the size of the first group.
The researchers' analytical  model shows the most successful mechanism is the sequential one because it _ uncertainty for those coming later to the deal, and improves the confidence of those who sign on early, as they're able to track the numbers of those who come after them.
"That boosts confidence," says Professor Hu, who teaches operations management. Deals for "luxury" services, versus everyday items, work better in a group buy scenario  because they offer consumers a greater benefit.

<question>:
What can be the best title for the passage?

<options>:
A Secret for marketing success - boosting confidence.
B Secret for group-buying mechanism--herding effect.
C Comparison between a simultaneous mechanism and a sequential mechanism.
D What others do influences our decisions.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
One of the most common complaints of people living in the city is annoying neighbors. Here are some ways to handle noisy neighbors.
Accept Some Degree of Apartment Noise
Before getting worked up over the noisy neighbors in the apartment, make sure to have
realistic expectations. Everyone living in an apartment building is bound to hear noise from other units' televisions, music, and children occasionally.
Understand Noisy Neighbors from their point of view
It's probably the case that the neighbor who is driving everyone crazy doesn't realize how
far his noise is carrying. Remember that noise level is difficult to control with children. Babies
unavoidably cry in the middle of the night.
Meet the Neighbors and Be Friendly
Making a friendly gesture will surprisingly reduce apartment noise. Neighbors who know
 each other will probably be much more careful not to bother each other.
 Address Noise Calmly and Face-to-Face
 If a loud noise needs to be addressed, go to the offending apartment personally and knock politely on the door. Being polite will usually bring a polite
response
Report Noisy Neighbors to the Landlord
If a noise issue becomes a constant problem or doesn't improve after a personal request,
 it's time to bring it up to management. Make sure to be objective and fair in your report, and be
able to record the frequency of the problem and provide details about it.
Things to Avoid when Dealing with a Loud Neighbor
There are some  "don't"s  when it comes to dealing life with a loud apartment
neighbor. Don't
*Seek revenge  or try to "outdo" a noisy neighbor
* Complain to them face to face repeatedly about the same issue
* Suffer in silence
Doing these things may work for some time, but they're never good long-term solutions.
Instead, they will probably only exacerbate the situation.

<question>:
The author agrees that   _  .        .

<options>:
A we could seek revenge on noisy neighbors
B families with children can control the noise level easily
C friendly gesture has a good effect on reducing apartment noise
D people are aware that their noise has a great effect on their neighbors

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
One of the most common complaints of people living in the city is annoying neighbors. Here are some ways to handle noisy neighbors.
Accept Some Degree of Apartment Noise
Before getting worked up over the noisy neighbors in the apartment, make sure to have
realistic expectations. Everyone living in an apartment building is bound to hear noise from other units' televisions, music, and children occasionally.
Understand Noisy Neighbors from their point of view
It's probably the case that the neighbor who is driving everyone crazy doesn't realize how
far his noise is carrying. Remember that noise level is difficult to control with children. Babies
unavoidably cry in the middle of the night.
Meet the Neighbors and Be Friendly
Making a friendly gesture will surprisingly reduce apartment noise. Neighbors who know
 each other will probably be much more careful not to bother each other.
 Address Noise Calmly and Face-to-Face
 If a loud noise needs to be addressed, go to the offending apartment personally and knock politely on the door. Being polite will usually bring a polite
response
Report Noisy Neighbors to the Landlord
If a noise issue becomes a constant problem or doesn't improve after a personal request,
 it's time to bring it up to management. Make sure to be objective and fair in your report, and be
able to record the frequency of the problem and provide details about it.
Things to Avoid when Dealing with a Loud Neighbor
There are some  "don't"s  when it comes to dealing life with a loud apartment
neighbor. Don't
*Seek revenge  or try to "outdo" a noisy neighbor
* Complain to them face to face repeatedly about the same issue
* Suffer in silence
Doing these things may work for some time, but they're never good long-term solutions.
Instead, they will probably only exacerbate the situation.

<question>:
What should we do if a noise issue becomes a constant problem?

<options>:
A Warn the noisy neighbor of the problem.
B Complain to the noisy neighbors repeatedly.
C Report the situation to the landlord objectively.
D Talk to the noisy neighbors face to face politely.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
One of the most common complaints of people living in the city is annoying neighbors. Here are some ways to handle noisy neighbors.
Accept Some Degree of Apartment Noise
Before getting worked up over the noisy neighbors in the apartment, make sure to have
realistic expectations. Everyone living in an apartment building is bound to hear noise from other units' televisions, music, and children occasionally.
Understand Noisy Neighbors from their point of view
It's probably the case that the neighbor who is driving everyone crazy doesn't realize how
far his noise is carrying. Remember that noise level is difficult to control with children. Babies
unavoidably cry in the middle of the night.
Meet the Neighbors and Be Friendly
Making a friendly gesture will surprisingly reduce apartment noise. Neighbors who know
 each other will probably be much more careful not to bother each other.
 Address Noise Calmly and Face-to-Face
 If a loud noise needs to be addressed, go to the offending apartment personally and knock politely on the door. Being polite will usually bring a polite
response
Report Noisy Neighbors to the Landlord
If a noise issue becomes a constant problem or doesn't improve after a personal request,
 it's time to bring it up to management. Make sure to be objective and fair in your report, and be
able to record the frequency of the problem and provide details about it.
Things to Avoid when Dealing with a Loud Neighbor
There are some  "don't"s  when it comes to dealing life with a loud apartment
neighbor. Don't
*Seek revenge  or try to "outdo" a noisy neighbor
* Complain to them face to face repeatedly about the same issue
* Suffer in silence
Doing these things may work for some time, but they're never good long-term solutions.
Instead, they will probably only exacerbate the situation.

<question>:
What would be the best title for this passage?

<options>:
A Who are your apartment neighbors?
B How to be a popular apartment neighbor?
C How to deal with noisy apartment neighbors?
D How to make friends with apartment neighbors?

<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>:
American and British use different greetings. In the USA the commonest greeting is "Hi". In Britain it is "Hello!" or "How are you?". "Hi!" is creeping into British, too. When they are introduced to someone, the Americans say, "Glad to know you." The British say, "How do you do?" or "Pleased to meet you." When Americans say "Goodbye", they nearly always add, "Have a good day," or "Have a good trip," etc. to friends and strangers alike. Britons are already beginning to use "Have a good day".
The British usually use "got"in the sense of "have". The Americans hardly ever do.
Am.E: Do you have a car, room,etc.?Yes, I do.
Br.E: Have you got a car, room, etc.? Yes, I have.
Finally, there are a number of differences between American and British English in the spelling of words, e.g.check(US)/cheque(UK); center(US)/centre(UK). Many American words ending in "or", e.g. honor, vigor, labor are spelt in British English with an "our", e.g. honour, vigour, labour. Many verbs in American English with "ize"or "izing" forms, e.g. organize, realizing are spelt in Br.E "ise"or "ising",e.g.organise,realising.In American English, "practice"is used both for the verb and noun.In Br.E, the verb is spelt "practise", and the noun "practice". In the main, American English  avoids the doubling up of consonants in nouns and verbs while British English does not.In American English, for example, one writes "travel, traveled, traveling, traveler," while in British English, one writes  "travel, travelled, travelling, traveller".
It was once predicted that British and American English would became separate languages finally. But the opposite has happened. The links between the two countries are so strong that linguistically , and probably culturally too, they are closer together than ever.

<question>:
The Americans hardly say  _  .

<options>:
A Goodbye.Have a good day!
B Glad to know you!
C Hi!
D Have you got a car?

<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>:
American and British use different greetings. In the USA the commonest greeting is "Hi". In Britain it is "Hello!" or "How are you?". "Hi!" is creeping into British, too. When they are introduced to someone, the Americans say, "Glad to know you." The British say, "How do you do?" or "Pleased to meet you." When Americans say "Goodbye", they nearly always add, "Have a good day," or "Have a good trip," etc. to friends and strangers alike. Britons are already beginning to use "Have a good day".
The British usually use "got"in the sense of "have". The Americans hardly ever do.
Am.E: Do you have a car, room,etc.?Yes, I do.
Br.E: Have you got a car, room, etc.? Yes, I have.
Finally, there are a number of differences between American and British English in the spelling of words, e.g.check(US)/cheque(UK); center(US)/centre(UK). Many American words ending in "or", e.g. honor, vigor, labor are spelt in British English with an "our", e.g. honour, vigour, labour. Many verbs in American English with "ize"or "izing" forms, e.g. organize, realizing are spelt in Br.E "ise"or "ising",e.g.organise,realising.In American English, "practice"is used both for the verb and noun.In Br.E, the verb is spelt "practise", and the noun "practice". In the main, American English  avoids the doubling up of consonants in nouns and verbs while British English does not.In American English, for example, one writes "travel, traveled, traveling, traveler," while in British English, one writes  "travel, travelled, travelling, traveller".
It was once predicted that British and American English would became separate languages finally. But the opposite has happened. The links between the two countries are so strong that linguistically , and probably culturally too, they are closer together than ever.

<question>:
A British writes  _  .

<options>:
A cheque;center
B honor;organise
C traveled;practice
D labour;traveller

<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>:
American and British use different greetings. In the USA the commonest greeting is "Hi". In Britain it is "Hello!" or "How are you?". "Hi!" is creeping into British, too. When they are introduced to someone, the Americans say, "Glad to know you." The British say, "How do you do?" or "Pleased to meet you." When Americans say "Goodbye", they nearly always add, "Have a good day," or "Have a good trip," etc. to friends and strangers alike. Britons are already beginning to use "Have a good day".
The British usually use "got"in the sense of "have". The Americans hardly ever do.
Am.E: Do you have a car, room,etc.?Yes, I do.
Br.E: Have you got a car, room, etc.? Yes, I have.
Finally, there are a number of differences between American and British English in the spelling of words, e.g.check(US)/cheque(UK); center(US)/centre(UK). Many American words ending in "or", e.g. honor, vigor, labor are spelt in British English with an "our", e.g. honour, vigour, labour. Many verbs in American English with "ize"or "izing" forms, e.g. organize, realizing are spelt in Br.E "ise"or "ising",e.g.organise,realising.In American English, "practice"is used both for the verb and noun.In Br.E, the verb is spelt "practise", and the noun "practice". In the main, American English  avoids the doubling up of consonants in nouns and verbs while British English does not.In American English, for example, one writes "travel, traveled, traveling, traveler," while in British English, one writes  "travel, travelled, travelling, traveller".
It was once predicted that British and American English would became separate languages finally. But the opposite has happened. The links between the two countries are so strong that linguistically , and probably culturally too, they are closer together than ever.

<question>:
Which of the following is TRUE?

<options>:
A The two languages will become separate languages.
B American English will be used more and more.
C The two languages will be closer and closer.
D British English will be used more and more.

<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>:
Cultural Center Adds Classes for Young Adults
The Allendale Cultural Center has expanded its arts program to include classes for young adults. Director Leah Martin announced Monday that beginning in September, three new classes will be offered to the Allendale community. The course titles will be Yoga for Teenagers; Hip Hop Dance: Learning the Latest Moves; and Creative Journaling for Teens: Discovering the Writer Within. The latter course will not be held at the Allendale Cultural Center but instead will meet at the Allendale Public Library.
Staff member Tricia Cousins will teach the yoga and hip hop classes. Ms. Cousins is an accomplished choreographer   as well as an experienced dance educator. She has an MA in dance education from Teachers College, Columbia University, where she wrote a thesis on the pedagogical   effectiveness of dance education. The journaling class will be taught by Betsy Milford. Ms. Milford is the head librarian at the Allendale Public Library as well as a columnist for the professional journal Library Focus.
The courses are part of the Allendale Cultural Center's Project Teen, which was initiated by Leah Martin, Director of the Cultural Center. According to Martin, this project is a direct result of her efforts to make the center a more essential part of the Allendale community. Over the last several years, the number of people who have visited the cultural center for classes or events has steadily declined. Project Teen is primarily funded by a generous grant from The McGee Arts Foundation, an organization devoted to bringing arts programs to young adults. Martin oversees the Project Teen board, which consists of five board members. Two board members are students at Allendale's Brookdale High School; the other three are adults with backgrounds in education and the arts.
The creative journaling class will be cosponsored by Brookdale High School, and students who complete the class will be given the opportunity to publish one of their journal entries in Pulse, Brookdale's student literary magazine. Students who complete the hip hop class will be eligible to participate in the Allendale Review, an annual concert sponsored by the cultural center that features local actors, musicians, and dancers. All classes are scheduled to begin immediately following school dismissal, and transportation will be available from Brookdale High School to the Allendale Cultural Center and the Allendale Public Library. For more information about Project Teen, contact the cultural center's programming office at 988-0099 or drop by the office after June 1 to pick up a fall course catalog. The office is located on the third floor of the Allendale Town Hall.

<question>:
Which of the following statements is correct?

<options>:
A Tricia Cousins will teach two of the new classes.
B The new classes will begin on June 1.
C People who want a complete fall catalogue should stop by the Allendale Public Library.
D The cultural center's annual concert is called Pulse.

<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>:
Cultural Center Adds Classes for Young Adults
The Allendale Cultural Center has expanded its arts program to include classes for young adults. Director Leah Martin announced Monday that beginning in September, three new classes will be offered to the Allendale community. The course titles will be Yoga for Teenagers; Hip Hop Dance: Learning the Latest Moves; and Creative Journaling for Teens: Discovering the Writer Within. The latter course will not be held at the Allendale Cultural Center but instead will meet at the Allendale Public Library.
Staff member Tricia Cousins will teach the yoga and hip hop classes. Ms. Cousins is an accomplished choreographer   as well as an experienced dance educator. She has an MA in dance education from Teachers College, Columbia University, where she wrote a thesis on the pedagogical   effectiveness of dance education. The journaling class will be taught by Betsy Milford. Ms. Milford is the head librarian at the Allendale Public Library as well as a columnist for the professional journal Library Focus.
The courses are part of the Allendale Cultural Center's Project Teen, which was initiated by Leah Martin, Director of the Cultural Center. According to Martin, this project is a direct result of her efforts to make the center a more essential part of the Allendale community. Over the last several years, the number of people who have visited the cultural center for classes or events has steadily declined. Project Teen is primarily funded by a generous grant from The McGee Arts Foundation, an organization devoted to bringing arts programs to young adults. Martin oversees the Project Teen board, which consists of five board members. Two board members are students at Allendale's Brookdale High School; the other three are adults with backgrounds in education and the arts.
The creative journaling class will be cosponsored by Brookdale High School, and students who complete the class will be given the opportunity to publish one of their journal entries in Pulse, Brookdale's student literary magazine. Students who complete the hip hop class will be eligible to participate in the Allendale Review, an annual concert sponsored by the cultural center that features local actors, musicians, and dancers. All classes are scheduled to begin immediately following school dismissal, and transportation will be available from Brookdale High School to the Allendale Cultural Center and the Allendale Public Library. For more information about Project Teen, contact the cultural center's programming office at 988-0099 or drop by the office after June 1 to pick up a fall course catalog. The office is located on the third floor of the Allendale Town Hall.

<question>:
According to Leah Martin, what was the direct cause of Project Teen?

<options>:
A Tricia Cousins was available to teach courses in the fall.
B Community organizations were ignoring local teenagers.
C The McGee Arts Foundation wanted to be more involved in Allendale's arts programming.
D She wanted to make the cultural center a more important part of the Allendale community.

<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>:
Cultural Center Adds Classes for Young Adults
The Allendale Cultural Center has expanded its arts program to include classes for young adults. Director Leah Martin announced Monday that beginning in September, three new classes will be offered to the Allendale community. The course titles will be Yoga for Teenagers; Hip Hop Dance: Learning the Latest Moves; and Creative Journaling for Teens: Discovering the Writer Within. The latter course will not be held at the Allendale Cultural Center but instead will meet at the Allendale Public Library.
Staff member Tricia Cousins will teach the yoga and hip hop classes. Ms. Cousins is an accomplished choreographer   as well as an experienced dance educator. She has an MA in dance education from Teachers College, Columbia University, where she wrote a thesis on the pedagogical   effectiveness of dance education. The journaling class will be taught by Betsy Milford. Ms. Milford is the head librarian at the Allendale Public Library as well as a columnist for the professional journal Library Focus.
The courses are part of the Allendale Cultural Center's Project Teen, which was initiated by Leah Martin, Director of the Cultural Center. According to Martin, this project is a direct result of her efforts to make the center a more essential part of the Allendale community. Over the last several years, the number of people who have visited the cultural center for classes or events has steadily declined. Project Teen is primarily funded by a generous grant from The McGee Arts Foundation, an organization devoted to bringing arts programs to young adults. Martin oversees the Project Teen board, which consists of five board members. Two board members are students at Allendale's Brookdale High School; the other three are adults with backgrounds in education and the arts.
The creative journaling class will be cosponsored by Brookdale High School, and students who complete the class will be given the opportunity to publish one of their journal entries in Pulse, Brookdale's student literary magazine. Students who complete the hip hop class will be eligible to participate in the Allendale Review, an annual concert sponsored by the cultural center that features local actors, musicians, and dancers. All classes are scheduled to begin immediately following school dismissal, and transportation will be available from Brookdale High School to the Allendale Cultural Center and the Allendale Public Library. For more information about Project Teen, contact the cultural center's programming office at 988-0099 or drop by the office after June 1 to pick up a fall course catalog. The office is located on the third floor of the Allendale Town Hall.

<question>:
Which of the following factors is implied as another reason for Project Teen?

<options>:
A The number of people visiting the cultural center has declined over the last several years.
B The cultural center wanted a grant from The McGee Arts Foundation.
C The young people of Allendale have complained about the cultural center's offerings.
D Leah Martin thinks classes for teenagers are more important than classes for adults.

<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>:
Cultural Center Adds Classes for Young Adults
The Allendale Cultural Center has expanded its arts program to include classes for young adults. Director Leah Martin announced Monday that beginning in September, three new classes will be offered to the Allendale community. The course titles will be Yoga for Teenagers; Hip Hop Dance: Learning the Latest Moves; and Creative Journaling for Teens: Discovering the Writer Within. The latter course will not be held at the Allendale Cultural Center but instead will meet at the Allendale Public Library.
Staff member Tricia Cousins will teach the yoga and hip hop classes. Ms. Cousins is an accomplished choreographer   as well as an experienced dance educator. She has an MA in dance education from Teachers College, Columbia University, where she wrote a thesis on the pedagogical   effectiveness of dance education. The journaling class will be taught by Betsy Milford. Ms. Milford is the head librarian at the Allendale Public Library as well as a columnist for the professional journal Library Focus.
The courses are part of the Allendale Cultural Center's Project Teen, which was initiated by Leah Martin, Director of the Cultural Center. According to Martin, this project is a direct result of her efforts to make the center a more essential part of the Allendale community. Over the last several years, the number of people who have visited the cultural center for classes or events has steadily declined. Project Teen is primarily funded by a generous grant from The McGee Arts Foundation, an organization devoted to bringing arts programs to young adults. Martin oversees the Project Teen board, which consists of five board members. Two board members are students at Allendale's Brookdale High School; the other three are adults with backgrounds in education and the arts.
The creative journaling class will be cosponsored by Brookdale High School, and students who complete the class will be given the opportunity to publish one of their journal entries in Pulse, Brookdale's student literary magazine. Students who complete the hip hop class will be eligible to participate in the Allendale Review, an annual concert sponsored by the cultural center that features local actors, musicians, and dancers. All classes are scheduled to begin immediately following school dismissal, and transportation will be available from Brookdale High School to the Allendale Cultural Center and the Allendale Public Library. For more information about Project Teen, contact the cultural center's programming office at 988-0099 or drop by the office after June 1 to pick up a fall course catalog. The office is located on the third floor of the Allendale Town Hall.

<question>:
This article is organized in which of the following ways?

<options>:
A In time order, from the past to the future.
B Most important information first, followed by background and details.
C Background first, followed by the most important information and details.
D As sensational news, with the most controversial topic first.

<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 our favorite travel destinations are in danger of being changed badly by increased temperatures and rising seas. The following are some of the places that may be in danger and some that are already experiencing the effects of global warming.
The Everglades, Florida: Perhaps no region of the country is as unprotected to climate change as Florida. Even a slight increase in temperature and water level could
popular destinations like the Everglades, Miami Beach and the Keys.
Australia's Great Barrier Reef: One of the most impressive natural habitats in the world, the Great Barrier Reef could be killed by increased water temperatures and the resulting coral bleaching  . Australia is particularly easily damaged by global warming because of its large number of fragile   ecosystems, uncertain water sources and a large group of people gathering on the coast.
Dalian, China: Fast-growing China, shown here during a heat wave last year, is opening about one coal factory every day this year. Along with the U.S., China is one of the world's leading contributors to the greenhouse gases , which can lead to the increase in the Earth's temperature.
Venice, Italy:
, Venice has invested $4.5 billion in a floodgate system that is due to open in 2012. But the frequent changing ocean levels have made people question the floodgates' ability to hold out the rising waters.
London, England: Designed to protect London from storms and extremely high tides, the Thames Barrier was opened in 1984. Some analysts fear that rising oceans will create conditions beyond the capabilities the barrier was designed to meet.

<question>:
What can endanger Great Barrier Reef directly?

<options>:
A Fragile ecosystem
B Uncertain water sources.
C The large group of people.
D Increased water temperatures and the coral bleaching

<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 our favorite travel destinations are in danger of being changed badly by increased temperatures and rising seas. The following are some of the places that may be in danger and some that are already experiencing the effects of global warming.
The Everglades, Florida: Perhaps no region of the country is as unprotected to climate change as Florida. Even a slight increase in temperature and water level could
popular destinations like the Everglades, Miami Beach and the Keys.
Australia's Great Barrier Reef: One of the most impressive natural habitats in the world, the Great Barrier Reef could be killed by increased water temperatures and the resulting coral bleaching  . Australia is particularly easily damaged by global warming because of its large number of fragile   ecosystems, uncertain water sources and a large group of people gathering on the coast.
Dalian, China: Fast-growing China, shown here during a heat wave last year, is opening about one coal factory every day this year. Along with the U.S., China is one of the world's leading contributors to the greenhouse gases , which can lead to the increase in the Earth's temperature.
Venice, Italy:
, Venice has invested $4.5 billion in a floodgate system that is due to open in 2012. But the frequent changing ocean levels have made people question the floodgates' ability to hold out the rising waters.
London, England: Designed to protect London from storms and extremely high tides, the Thames Barrier was opened in 1984. Some analysts fear that rising oceans will create conditions beyond the capabilities the barrier was designed to meet.

<question>:
The subject discussed in the text is that    _   .

<options>:
A the dangerous destinations
B the most popular destinations
C the fascinating destinations
D the endangered destinations

<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>:
What do you think of advertising such as TV commercials and magazine advertisements?
  Oh Yoon Kwon from Korea: Nowadays, we can see so many advertisements. Some people say it is just a waste. However, I don't agree. Sometimes, I think there are too many on TV, but sometimes I like to watch just the advertisements . I think they are so funny. I like to watch them when I am bored. Another reason why I like advertisements is I like Internet games. Some Internet games are free because of the advertisements.
  Inna Ignatovich from Russia: Advertising is an important part of marketing. You can't escape it. Sometimes it bothers me a lot. But also, sometimes I enjoy it. Some commercials are created so professionally that they become a piece of TV art. Unfortunately, it is a rare situation. Some years ago, I couldn't imagine the interruption of an interesting movie by advertising. Now it is reality, and we understand its necessary.
  Christine Le Prince from France: In my opinion, advertisements are part of our economic system. We can't do without it. Sometimes commercials are very useful; they can inform you on a new product which you wouldn't know about otherwise. However, I think that we are bombarded with too many advertisements, especially on TV. When you want to watch a movie, you are interrupted every five minutes. It is so boring. And what about junk mail?  I personally don't pay attention to it. It goes directly in the garbage, so what a waste of paper!

<question>:
Oh Yoon Kwon likes ads because he thinks they are   _  .

<options>:
A paid
B useful
C interesting
D necessary

<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>:
What do you think of advertising such as TV commercials and magazine advertisements?
  Oh Yoon Kwon from Korea: Nowadays, we can see so many advertisements. Some people say it is just a waste. However, I don't agree. Sometimes, I think there are too many on TV, but sometimes I like to watch just the advertisements . I think they are so funny. I like to watch them when I am bored. Another reason why I like advertisements is I like Internet games. Some Internet games are free because of the advertisements.
  Inna Ignatovich from Russia: Advertising is an important part of marketing. You can't escape it. Sometimes it bothers me a lot. But also, sometimes I enjoy it. Some commercials are created so professionally that they become a piece of TV art. Unfortunately, it is a rare situation. Some years ago, I couldn't imagine the interruption of an interesting movie by advertising. Now it is reality, and we understand its necessary.
  Christine Le Prince from France: In my opinion, advertisements are part of our economic system. We can't do without it. Sometimes commercials are very useful; they can inform you on a new product which you wouldn't know about otherwise. However, I think that we are bombarded with too many advertisements, especially on TV. When you want to watch a movie, you are interrupted every five minutes. It is so boring. And what about junk mail?  I personally don't pay attention to it. It goes directly in the garbage, so what a waste of paper!

<question>:
In the opinion of Inna Ignatovich, advertising is    _  .

<options>:
A an important part of marketing.
B really a kind of TV art.
C his favorite program
D always bothering him

<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>:
What do you think of advertising such as TV commercials and magazine advertisements?
  Oh Yoon Kwon from Korea: Nowadays, we can see so many advertisements. Some people say it is just a waste. However, I don't agree. Sometimes, I think there are too many on TV, but sometimes I like to watch just the advertisements . I think they are so funny. I like to watch them when I am bored. Another reason why I like advertisements is I like Internet games. Some Internet games are free because of the advertisements.
  Inna Ignatovich from Russia: Advertising is an important part of marketing. You can't escape it. Sometimes it bothers me a lot. But also, sometimes I enjoy it. Some commercials are created so professionally that they become a piece of TV art. Unfortunately, it is a rare situation. Some years ago, I couldn't imagine the interruption of an interesting movie by advertising. Now it is reality, and we understand its necessary.
  Christine Le Prince from France: In my opinion, advertisements are part of our economic system. We can't do without it. Sometimes commercials are very useful; they can inform you on a new product which you wouldn't know about otherwise. However, I think that we are bombarded with too many advertisements, especially on TV. When you want to watch a movie, you are interrupted every five minutes. It is so boring. And what about junk mail?  I personally don't pay attention to it. It goes directly in the garbage, so what a waste of paper!

<question>:
What most people hate about advertising is probably that   _  .

<options>:
A advertisements waste too much time
B advertisements force them to buy some necessary things
C advertisements are short of arts.
D advertisements interrupt them watching movies

<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>:
What do you think of advertising such as TV commercials and magazine advertisements?
  Oh Yoon Kwon from Korea: Nowadays, we can see so many advertisements. Some people say it is just a waste. However, I don't agree. Sometimes, I think there are too many on TV, but sometimes I like to watch just the advertisements . I think they are so funny. I like to watch them when I am bored. Another reason why I like advertisements is I like Internet games. Some Internet games are free because of the advertisements.
  Inna Ignatovich from Russia: Advertising is an important part of marketing. You can't escape it. Sometimes it bothers me a lot. But also, sometimes I enjoy it. Some commercials are created so professionally that they become a piece of TV art. Unfortunately, it is a rare situation. Some years ago, I couldn't imagine the interruption of an interesting movie by advertising. Now it is reality, and we understand its necessary.
  Christine Le Prince from France: In my opinion, advertisements are part of our economic system. We can't do without it. Sometimes commercials are very useful; they can inform you on a new product which you wouldn't know about otherwise. However, I think that we are bombarded with too many advertisements, especially on TV. When you want to watch a movie, you are interrupted every five minutes. It is so boring. And what about junk mail?  I personally don't pay attention to it. It goes directly in the garbage, so what a waste of paper!

<question>:
We can infer from the passage that   _  .

<options>:
A no advertisements are interesting
B you have to pay for all internet games
C many people can accept advertisements
D Tv advertisements are becoming more and more

<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>:
Four out of ten parents in the UK spend between PS100 and PS500 on their children's birthday parties, according to a survey. Four in ten parents of children under 18, who were questioned in a survey, admitted that they felt pressured into organizing more expensive birthday parties for their children than they would like to.
How much parents spend on their children's birthday parties is one of the most frequently discussed topics on parenting websites. Here is one comment on Mumsnet summing up the thoughts of many parents: "Where we live everyone hires places, entertainers and so on. I don't want to compare with my rich neighbors, but I want my son to have what all his classmates have."
The research was carried out on behalf of the children's charity, Lumos, set up by the author JK Rowling. Just 13 percent of parents spent PS50 or less in the past year on their children's parties.
Many children's clowns  or entertainers charge PS150 or more for an hour, and parents often feel it necessary to book a special place. Even without these, the cost of plates, the cake and party bags can _ . Party Pieces, a company set up by Carole and Michael Middleton, charge about PS16 for a birthday cake for a party with 16 guests, PS22 for table decorations and up to PS48 for party bags.
Many children of famous people have increasingly expensive parties, often seen in famous magazines. Suri Cruise, the daughter of actor Tom Cruise and actress Katie Holmes, enjoyed a PS100,000 birthday party according to a report.
Georgette Mulheir of Lumos, said,"Parents in the UK are under increasing pressure to spend more and more money on birthday parties for their children and their children's friends."

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

<options>:
A Children's birthday parties put their parents under financial pressure in the UK.
B Many parents are willing to spend more on their children's birthday parties.
C Parents pay more and more attention to their children's birthday parties.
D Children in the UK hope for more and more expensive birthday parties.

<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>:
Four out of ten parents in the UK spend between PS100 and PS500 on their children's birthday parties, according to a survey. Four in ten parents of children under 18, who were questioned in a survey, admitted that they felt pressured into organizing more expensive birthday parties for their children than they would like to.
How much parents spend on their children's birthday parties is one of the most frequently discussed topics on parenting websites. Here is one comment on Mumsnet summing up the thoughts of many parents: "Where we live everyone hires places, entertainers and so on. I don't want to compare with my rich neighbors, but I want my son to have what all his classmates have."
The research was carried out on behalf of the children's charity, Lumos, set up by the author JK Rowling. Just 13 percent of parents spent PS50 or less in the past year on their children's parties.
Many children's clowns  or entertainers charge PS150 or more for an hour, and parents often feel it necessary to book a special place. Even without these, the cost of plates, the cake and party bags can _ . Party Pieces, a company set up by Carole and Michael Middleton, charge about PS16 for a birthday cake for a party with 16 guests, PS22 for table decorations and up to PS48 for party bags.
Many children of famous people have increasingly expensive parties, often seen in famous magazines. Suri Cruise, the daughter of actor Tom Cruise and actress Katie Holmes, enjoyed a PS100,000 birthday party according to a report.
Georgette Mulheir of Lumos, said,"Parents in the UK are under increasing pressure to spend more and more money on birthday parties for their children and their children's friends."

<question>:
By the example of the birthday party for Suri Cruise, the writer probably wants to show that  _  .

<options>:
A famous people love their children very much
B children of famous people can get whatever they want
C some children of famous people have really expensive birthday parties
D holding expensive birthday parties is common nowadays

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
Four out of ten parents in the UK spend between PS100 and PS500 on their children's birthday parties, according to a survey. Four in ten parents of children under 18, who were questioned in a survey, admitted that they felt pressured into organizing more expensive birthday parties for their children than they would like to.
How much parents spend on their children's birthday parties is one of the most frequently discussed topics on parenting websites. Here is one comment on Mumsnet summing up the thoughts of many parents: "Where we live everyone hires places, entertainers and so on. I don't want to compare with my rich neighbors, but I want my son to have what all his classmates have."
The research was carried out on behalf of the children's charity, Lumos, set up by the author JK Rowling. Just 13 percent of parents spent PS50 or less in the past year on their children's parties.
Many children's clowns  or entertainers charge PS150 or more for an hour, and parents often feel it necessary to book a special place. Even without these, the cost of plates, the cake and party bags can _ . Party Pieces, a company set up by Carole and Michael Middleton, charge about PS16 for a birthday cake for a party with 16 guests, PS22 for table decorations and up to PS48 for party bags.
Many children of famous people have increasingly expensive parties, often seen in famous magazines. Suri Cruise, the daughter of actor Tom Cruise and actress Katie Holmes, enjoyed a PS100,000 birthday party according to a report.
Georgette Mulheir of Lumos, said,"Parents in the UK are under increasing pressure to spend more and more money on birthday parties for their children and their children's friends."

<question>:
In which of the following sections would you most probably read this passage?

<options>:
A Business
B Education
C Science
D Family

<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>:
On a cold winter day in Denver, I waited in line to see my hero, Jack Canfield, the co-author of the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series and the author of The Success Principles. What Jack had become was a version of what I wanted to be.
During his talk, Jack  1  his wallet, pulled out a hundred-dollar bill, and said, "Who wants this?"
Hnads  shot up in the audience; people leaned forward to see whom Jack would  choose. But I
ran up the  stairs  to the stage and grabbed the bill from his hand. He turned to me and said, "Yes, that's it! Instead of waiting around for opportunities, simply take the initiative and create what we want!"
After this week, I asked for his personal e-mail address and sent him e-mail sharing my views and dreams. He kindly e-mailed back simple encouragement such as "Keep thinking and playing bigger; it's much more fun that way. Love, Jack." Then I got occupied with other things in life and I stopped e-mail Jack.
A year later, my dream gradually faded. I had this idea if I got back in touch with Jack. I e-mailed him again and again but got no response. As I sat down at my computer to check my e-mail for the fifth time in 15 minutes, an inspiration came like lighting: What was I doing? Was I waiting for the prize of life? I knew I needed to do something about all this waiting. I was going to write a book, which I would call "Waiting for Jack"!
It all sounded good, but then reality hit. Some nights I cried and wanted to give up. I wrote and rewrote. Even though I could feel the fear, I did it anyway. Fortunately, three years later, Waiting for Jack turns out a best-seller on Amazon!
We all have a "Jack" for whom we wait--whether it's a person, a place or a thing. Now I would like to ask you: what are you waiting for?

<question>:
It can be inferred from the passage that Jack Canfield is probably a person who   _  .

<options>:
A enjoys playing a lot
B likes showing off his wealth
C seldom takes risks
D welcomes challenges in 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>:
On a cold winter day in Denver, I waited in line to see my hero, Jack Canfield, the co-author of the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series and the author of The Success Principles. What Jack had become was a version of what I wanted to be.
During his talk, Jack  1  his wallet, pulled out a hundred-dollar bill, and said, "Who wants this?"
Hnads  shot up in the audience; people leaned forward to see whom Jack would  choose. But I
ran up the  stairs  to the stage and grabbed the bill from his hand. He turned to me and said, "Yes, that's it! Instead of waiting around for opportunities, simply take the initiative and create what we want!"
After this week, I asked for his personal e-mail address and sent him e-mail sharing my views and dreams. He kindly e-mailed back simple encouragement such as "Keep thinking and playing bigger; it's much more fun that way. Love, Jack." Then I got occupied with other things in life and I stopped e-mail Jack.
A year later, my dream gradually faded. I had this idea if I got back in touch with Jack. I e-mailed him again and again but got no response. As I sat down at my computer to check my e-mail for the fifth time in 15 minutes, an inspiration came like lighting: What was I doing? Was I waiting for the prize of life? I knew I needed to do something about all this waiting. I was going to write a book, which I would call "Waiting for Jack"!
It all sounded good, but then reality hit. Some nights I cried and wanted to give up. I wrote and rewrote. Even though I could feel the fear, I did it anyway. Fortunately, three years later, Waiting for Jack turns out a best-seller on Amazon!
We all have a "Jack" for whom we wait--whether it's a person, a place or a thing. Now I would like to ask you: what are you waiting for?

<question>:
How did the author lose contact with Jack?

<options>:
A She and Jack had an argument
B She had no time to contact Jack
C Jack was too proud to get along with
D She was too upset with her broken dream

<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>:
On a cold winter day in Denver, I waited in line to see my hero, Jack Canfield, the co-author of the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series and the author of The Success Principles. What Jack had become was a version of what I wanted to be.
During his talk, Jack  1  his wallet, pulled out a hundred-dollar bill, and said, "Who wants this?"
Hnads  shot up in the audience; people leaned forward to see whom Jack would  choose. But I
ran up the  stairs  to the stage and grabbed the bill from his hand. He turned to me and said, "Yes, that's it! Instead of waiting around for opportunities, simply take the initiative and create what we want!"
After this week, I asked for his personal e-mail address and sent him e-mail sharing my views and dreams. He kindly e-mailed back simple encouragement such as "Keep thinking and playing bigger; it's much more fun that way. Love, Jack." Then I got occupied with other things in life and I stopped e-mail Jack.
A year later, my dream gradually faded. I had this idea if I got back in touch with Jack. I e-mailed him again and again but got no response. As I sat down at my computer to check my e-mail for the fifth time in 15 minutes, an inspiration came like lighting: What was I doing? Was I waiting for the prize of life? I knew I needed to do something about all this waiting. I was going to write a book, which I would call "Waiting for Jack"!
It all sounded good, but then reality hit. Some nights I cried and wanted to give up. I wrote and rewrote. Even though I could feel the fear, I did it anyway. Fortunately, three years later, Waiting for Jack turns out a best-seller on Amazon!
We all have a "Jack" for whom we wait--whether it's a person, a place or a thing. Now I would like to ask you: what are you waiting for?

<question>:
What might be the theme of the book Waiting for Jack?

<options>:
A The disappointment of waiting for her hero Jack
B The need to keep waiting for the prize of our life
C The importance of taking action to achieve a goal
D The harm of blindly worshipping others as heroes

<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>:
Can you imagine a world without chocolate? It's not something I'd like to do, so I was relieved to read that there's a university with a programme to safeguard the future of chocolate!
The University of Reading, in England, has just opened a new clearing house for all the world's new cocoa varieties. They must be quarantined   before they can be grown. Why? Cocoa production hit a record high of 4.4 million tons last year but about 30% of the precious crop is regularly lost to pests and diseases. Now we don't want that, do we?
Demand for chocolate has been increasing faster than the world supply of cocoa and researchers think that new varieties are key to solving this problem.
The University of Reading has been protecting the quality of the new crop since 1985, after it took over the task from the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew, London. And it has improved its facilities. The leader of the institution's cocoa project, Professor Paul Hadley, says, "One of the main issues concerning cocoa improvement is the supply of reliably clean, healthy, interesting cocoa material."
The cocoa centre has a collection of 400 plant varieties and their greenhouse uses a lot of energy to keep them in tropical conditions. After up to two years in quarantine, clean and safe seeds are sent to some 20 countries, including several in West Africa. That's where 75% of the cocoa used for chocolate worldwide comes from. The crop is extremely important for the local economy: it employs about two million people.
Professor Paul Hadley says he works with a small team of skilled technicians who look after the collection. And more of us seem to count on them now.
The scientist says, "There is some concern within the industry that demand is increasing constantly, particularly in countries like China, where the standard of living is increasing and people are getting a taste for different chocolates."

<question>:
What is the text mainly about?

<options>:
A Safeguarding cocoa seeds.
B Planting cocoa seeds worldwide.
C Keeping cocoa seeds in the greenhouse.
D Finding the new market for cocoa.

<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>:
Can you imagine a world without chocolate? It's not something I'd like to do, so I was relieved to read that there's a university with a programme to safeguard the future of chocolate!
The University of Reading, in England, has just opened a new clearing house for all the world's new cocoa varieties. They must be quarantined   before they can be grown. Why? Cocoa production hit a record high of 4.4 million tons last year but about 30% of the precious crop is regularly lost to pests and diseases. Now we don't want that, do we?
Demand for chocolate has been increasing faster than the world supply of cocoa and researchers think that new varieties are key to solving this problem.
The University of Reading has been protecting the quality of the new crop since 1985, after it took over the task from the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew, London. And it has improved its facilities. The leader of the institution's cocoa project, Professor Paul Hadley, says, "One of the main issues concerning cocoa improvement is the supply of reliably clean, healthy, interesting cocoa material."
The cocoa centre has a collection of 400 plant varieties and their greenhouse uses a lot of energy to keep them in tropical conditions. After up to two years in quarantine, clean and safe seeds are sent to some 20 countries, including several in West Africa. That's where 75% of the cocoa used for chocolate worldwide comes from. The crop is extremely important for the local economy: it employs about two million people.
Professor Paul Hadley says he works with a small team of skilled technicians who look after the collection. And more of us seem to count on them now.
The scientist says, "There is some concern within the industry that demand is increasing constantly, particularly in countries like China, where the standard of living is increasing and people are getting a taste for different chocolates."

<question>:
The institution's cocoa project is to   _  .

<options>:
A have cocoa skin removed
B offer more jobs to people
C ensure the quality of cocoa
D supply cocoa to two million 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>:
Can you imagine a world without chocolate? It's not something I'd like to do, so I was relieved to read that there's a university with a programme to safeguard the future of chocolate!
The University of Reading, in England, has just opened a new clearing house for all the world's new cocoa varieties. They must be quarantined   before they can be grown. Why? Cocoa production hit a record high of 4.4 million tons last year but about 30% of the precious crop is regularly lost to pests and diseases. Now we don't want that, do we?
Demand for chocolate has been increasing faster than the world supply of cocoa and researchers think that new varieties are key to solving this problem.
The University of Reading has been protecting the quality of the new crop since 1985, after it took over the task from the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew, London. And it has improved its facilities. The leader of the institution's cocoa project, Professor Paul Hadley, says, "One of the main issues concerning cocoa improvement is the supply of reliably clean, healthy, interesting cocoa material."
The cocoa centre has a collection of 400 plant varieties and their greenhouse uses a lot of energy to keep them in tropical conditions. After up to two years in quarantine, clean and safe seeds are sent to some 20 countries, including several in West Africa. That's where 75% of the cocoa used for chocolate worldwide comes from. The crop is extremely important for the local economy: it employs about two million people.
Professor Paul Hadley says he works with a small team of skilled technicians who look after the collection. And more of us seem to count on them now.
The scientist says, "There is some concern within the industry that demand is increasing constantly, particularly in countries like China, where the standard of living is increasing and people are getting a taste for different chocolates."

<question>:
What's the purpose of the text?

<options>:
A To educate.
B To advertise.
C To warn.
D To inform.

<answer>: