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

<passage>:
Swiss national Louis Palmer fulfilled a childhood dream when he set off from his mother country on July 3, travelling over deserts, cities and seas in 17 countries in a solar taxi to reach UN Climate Change Conference in Bali, Indonesia.
"In 1986, 1 was a 14-year-old boy. I was dreaming that when I will be an adult. I want to drive around the world, " he told reporters.
"Then it came to my mind, how can I travel around the world and enjoy the beauty of this world with a car that is polluting the world? Then I thought the perfect car would be a solar car. "
His car, which has become a major attraction at the gates of the summit of some 188 nations, was built in three years with scientific help from four universities and 15 Swiss companies. The car pulls a trailer with six square meters of solar panels which absorb the sun. The electricity is fed into the battery which powers the car, and can run for up to 100 kilometers a day.
"It's the first time in history that a car is driving around the world without a single drop of petrol, " said Palmer.
His epic solar journey is not his first adventure--he crossed Africa on a bicycle and North America in a light aircraft.
So far, Palmer has gone by land through Europe and the Middle East, then by sea to India and on to Indonesia. After covering much of Asia, Australia, North America and Africa, he will return to Switzerland to try and drum up support for the commercial possibilities of solar cars.
For the moment, he _ , with more curious customers waiting to take a ride in his unique automobile which, he said, "works like a Swiss clock. "

<question>:
Which of the following is true according to the passage?

<options>:
A Palmer will attempt to put solar cars on the market.
B Palmer dreamed of a solar car when he was a boy.
C Palmer will return home from Indonesia.
D Palmer has never made a journey before.

<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 day, Jack told his friend. Tom , that he loved a very beautiful girl with charming eyes and long hair, and that he wanted to marry her. Tom was so happy to hear the news and asked Jack to lead him to her. However, Tom loved her at first sight, He then told Jack, "This girl is not suitable for you. She deserves a handsome man like me." Jack was astonished and struggled with Tom until they went to the police to solve the problem.
They told the policeman their story. The policeman asked them to bring the girl to his office.
However, when the policeman saw her, he became taken with her and said, "This girl is not suitable for you two. She deserves someone with a status like me." The three men struggled with each other and then went to the king.
The king asked them to bring him the girl. When the king saw the girl, he said, "Oh, the girl should marry a king like me." They all argued with each other.
Then the girl said, "I have a solution. I'm going to run and you'll run after me. I'll be the wife to the one who catches me first." The four men all agreed and ran after her. While running after her, they suddenly fell into a deep hole. From the top, the girl looked at them and said, "Now, let me tell you who I am."
"I'm Reputation--I'm the one all people run after. They compete against each other to get me . They leave principles aside to seek for me, and they are sure to fall like you !"

<question>:
What makes the four men love the girl ?

<options>:
A The girl's beauty.
B The girl's reputation.
C The girl's smart mind.
D The girl's way to speak.

<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 day, Jack told his friend. Tom , that he loved a very beautiful girl with charming eyes and long hair, and that he wanted to marry her. Tom was so happy to hear the news and asked Jack to lead him to her. However, Tom loved her at first sight, He then told Jack, "This girl is not suitable for you. She deserves a handsome man like me." Jack was astonished and struggled with Tom until they went to the police to solve the problem.
They told the policeman their story. The policeman asked them to bring the girl to his office.
However, when the policeman saw her, he became taken with her and said, "This girl is not suitable for you two. She deserves someone with a status like me." The three men struggled with each other and then went to the king.
The king asked them to bring him the girl. When the king saw the girl, he said, "Oh, the girl should marry a king like me." They all argued with each other.
Then the girl said, "I have a solution. I'm going to run and you'll run after me. I'll be the wife to the one who catches me first." The four men all agreed and ran after her. While running after her, they suddenly fell into a deep hole. From the top, the girl looked at them and said, "Now, let me tell you who I am."
"I'm Reputation--I'm the one all people run after. They compete against each other to get me . They leave principles aside to seek for me, and they are sure to fall like you !"

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

<options>:
A men can never touch beautiful girls
B running after girls makes us fall down
C seeking only for reputation may bring disasters
D love at risk is all the time taking place everywhere

<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 day, Jack told his friend. Tom , that he loved a very beautiful girl with charming eyes and long hair, and that he wanted to marry her. Tom was so happy to hear the news and asked Jack to lead him to her. However, Tom loved her at first sight, He then told Jack, "This girl is not suitable for you. She deserves a handsome man like me." Jack was astonished and struggled with Tom until they went to the police to solve the problem.
They told the policeman their story. The policeman asked them to bring the girl to his office.
However, when the policeman saw her, he became taken with her and said, "This girl is not suitable for you two. She deserves someone with a status like me." The three men struggled with each other and then went to the king.
The king asked them to bring him the girl. When the king saw the girl, he said, "Oh, the girl should marry a king like me." They all argued with each other.
Then the girl said, "I have a solution. I'm going to run and you'll run after me. I'll be the wife to the one who catches me first." The four men all agreed and ran after her. While running after her, they suddenly fell into a deep hole. From the top, the girl looked at them and said, "Now, let me tell you who I am."
"I'm Reputation--I'm the one all people run after. They compete against each other to get me . They leave principles aside to seek for me, and they are sure to fall like you !"

<question>:
What could be the best title of the passage?

<options>:
A All Men Are Similarly Stupid
B A Smart Girl Has All Solutions
C Be Careful about Beautiful Girls
D Always Follow the Principles 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>:
The Inspiration
         Greeks in ancient times believed in many deities  or gods. One way they showed their devotion to gods was to build temples in their honor.
         A Shaky Start
         The Greeks were building the original Parthenon in about 480 B.C. when the Persians captured Athens. The Greeks swore an oath  called "The Oath of Plateau". They swore to fight to death. They also vowed never to rebuild the city's monuments. The Greeks survived the invasion. They used the remains of the monuments to build a defensive wall around the city. After thirty years' peace, the Greeks broke their oath. Their ruler, Pericles, ordered the rebuilding of Athens. They started work on Parthenon.
         Fit for a Godness
         The Greeks used expensive white marble to build the Parthenon. The Parthenon was 60 feet high and was surrounded by 46 tall Doric columns. The temple was decorated with many sculptures. A continuous sculpture formed a border around the outside of the building. This horizontal band is called a frieze. Only 325 feet of the original 525 feet of the frieze still exist. A huge 40-foot gilt and ivory statue of Athena was placed inside the temple.
         Changes in Purpose
         Over time, many different groups of people used the Parthenon. It was first a Greek temple. Then in the sixth century, Christians made it a church. Later, in the 1400s, Muslins used it as a mosque. At one point, it was nearly destroyed by war. Turkish invaders used it to store ammunition. An explosion destroyed the inside of the building.
         The Parthenon stands as a ruin today. Pollution has harmed the outside. Despite the changes over time, the Parthenon remains one of the most famous buildings in the world.

<question>:
In the long history, the Parthenon had been used as the following except   _  .

<options>:
A a temple
B a church
C a storehouse
D a mosquito net

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
The Inspiration
         Greeks in ancient times believed in many deities  or gods. One way they showed their devotion to gods was to build temples in their honor.
         A Shaky Start
         The Greeks were building the original Parthenon in about 480 B.C. when the Persians captured Athens. The Greeks swore an oath  called "The Oath of Plateau". They swore to fight to death. They also vowed never to rebuild the city's monuments. The Greeks survived the invasion. They used the remains of the monuments to build a defensive wall around the city. After thirty years' peace, the Greeks broke their oath. Their ruler, Pericles, ordered the rebuilding of Athens. They started work on Parthenon.
         Fit for a Godness
         The Greeks used expensive white marble to build the Parthenon. The Parthenon was 60 feet high and was surrounded by 46 tall Doric columns. The temple was decorated with many sculptures. A continuous sculpture formed a border around the outside of the building. This horizontal band is called a frieze. Only 325 feet of the original 525 feet of the frieze still exist. A huge 40-foot gilt and ivory statue of Athena was placed inside the temple.
         Changes in Purpose
         Over time, many different groups of people used the Parthenon. It was first a Greek temple. Then in the sixth century, Christians made it a church. Later, in the 1400s, Muslins used it as a mosque. At one point, it was nearly destroyed by war. Turkish invaders used it to store ammunition. An explosion destroyed the inside of the building.
         The Parthenon stands as a ruin today. Pollution has harmed the outside. Despite the changes over time, the Parthenon remains one of the most famous buildings in the world.

<question>:
Why didn't the Greeks rebuild the Parthenon for thirty years after the Persian invasion?

<options>:
A They were unwilling to rebuild it.
B They had no money to rebuild it.
C They were angry with Athena for allowing the invasion.
D They had sworn an oath not to rebuild.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
The Inspiration
         Greeks in ancient times believed in many deities  or gods. One way they showed their devotion to gods was to build temples in their honor.
         A Shaky Start
         The Greeks were building the original Parthenon in about 480 B.C. when the Persians captured Athens. The Greeks swore an oath  called "The Oath of Plateau". They swore to fight to death. They also vowed never to rebuild the city's monuments. The Greeks survived the invasion. They used the remains of the monuments to build a defensive wall around the city. After thirty years' peace, the Greeks broke their oath. Their ruler, Pericles, ordered the rebuilding of Athens. They started work on Parthenon.
         Fit for a Godness
         The Greeks used expensive white marble to build the Parthenon. The Parthenon was 60 feet high and was surrounded by 46 tall Doric columns. The temple was decorated with many sculptures. A continuous sculpture formed a border around the outside of the building. This horizontal band is called a frieze. Only 325 feet of the original 525 feet of the frieze still exist. A huge 40-foot gilt and ivory statue of Athena was placed inside the temple.
         Changes in Purpose
         Over time, many different groups of people used the Parthenon. It was first a Greek temple. Then in the sixth century, Christians made it a church. Later, in the 1400s, Muslins used it as a mosque. At one point, it was nearly destroyed by war. Turkish invaders used it to store ammunition. An explosion destroyed the inside of the building.
         The Parthenon stands as a ruin today. Pollution has harmed the outside. Despite the changes over time, the Parthenon remains one of the most famous buildings in the world.

<question>:
What caused the temple to lie in ruins?

<options>:
A Passing of time, lack of money and people's neglect.
B Passing of time, an explosion and pollution.
C An explosion, a volcanic eruption and an earthquake.
D Pollution, rain and wind.

<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>:
Seeing a volcano erupt is a wonderful experience, and you can really feel the beat by climbing to the summit  of Pacaya for a close-up view. There are guided tours every day up this highly active volcano from Antigua, giving travelers a chance to see Mother Nature at her most powerful.
Pacaya is an easy drive from Antigua, a beautiful city with many colorful houses along its old streets that are turned into art-works during its Holy Week festival. No matter when you come to Antigua, you won't miss the Pacaya-tour companies.
But climbing Pacaya is no easy job: it is 2560 metres high, and reaching the summit takes two to three hours of seemingly one-step-forward and two-step-back movements. As you climb, you hear the dull sounds of eruptions high above steaming. Hot remains from recent eruptions begin to line the path as you are near the active summit; the McKenney Cone .
Many tours are timed so when you arrive at the cone of the volcano there is plenty of time for sunset and the full contrast between the erupting red lava and the darkening sky. On a good day the view from the summit is extremely exciting. The active mouth boils, sending red lava over its sides, and once in a while shoots hot streams up to 100 metres into the air. There is a strong bad smell in the air even if you take care to be upwind of the cone. As evening turns deeper into the night, the burning lava quietly falls down the side of the volcano. For you, too, it is time to get down .

<question>:
What is the main purpose of this passage?

<options>:
A To attract tourists to Pacaya.
B To describe the beauty of Pacaya.
C To introduce guided tours to Pacaya.
D To explain the power of nature at Pacaya.

<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>:
Seeing a volcano erupt is a wonderful experience, and you can really feel the beat by climbing to the summit  of Pacaya for a close-up view. There are guided tours every day up this highly active volcano from Antigua, giving travelers a chance to see Mother Nature at her most powerful.
Pacaya is an easy drive from Antigua, a beautiful city with many colorful houses along its old streets that are turned into art-works during its Holy Week festival. No matter when you come to Antigua, you won't miss the Pacaya-tour companies.
But climbing Pacaya is no easy job: it is 2560 metres high, and reaching the summit takes two to three hours of seemingly one-step-forward and two-step-back movements. As you climb, you hear the dull sounds of eruptions high above steaming. Hot remains from recent eruptions begin to line the path as you are near the active summit; the McKenney Cone .
Many tours are timed so when you arrive at the cone of the volcano there is plenty of time for sunset and the full contrast between the erupting red lava and the darkening sky. On a good day the view from the summit is extremely exciting. The active mouth boils, sending red lava over its sides, and once in a while shoots hot streams up to 100 metres into the air. There is a strong bad smell in the air even if you take care to be upwind of the cone. As evening turns deeper into the night, the burning lava quietly falls down the side of the volcano. For you, too, it is time to get down .

<question>:
Antigua is a city  _  .

<options>:
A where people can have a close-up view of the volcano
B where the daring Pacaya tour starts
C that lies on the summit of Pacaya
D that is famous for its tour companies

<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>:
Seeing a volcano erupt is a wonderful experience, and you can really feel the beat by climbing to the summit  of Pacaya for a close-up view. There are guided tours every day up this highly active volcano from Antigua, giving travelers a chance to see Mother Nature at her most powerful.
Pacaya is an easy drive from Antigua, a beautiful city with many colorful houses along its old streets that are turned into art-works during its Holy Week festival. No matter when you come to Antigua, you won't miss the Pacaya-tour companies.
But climbing Pacaya is no easy job: it is 2560 metres high, and reaching the summit takes two to three hours of seemingly one-step-forward and two-step-back movements. As you climb, you hear the dull sounds of eruptions high above steaming. Hot remains from recent eruptions begin to line the path as you are near the active summit; the McKenney Cone .
Many tours are timed so when you arrive at the cone of the volcano there is plenty of time for sunset and the full contrast between the erupting red lava and the darkening sky. On a good day the view from the summit is extremely exciting. The active mouth boils, sending red lava over its sides, and once in a while shoots hot streams up to 100 metres into the air. There is a strong bad smell in the air even if you take care to be upwind of the cone. As evening turns deeper into the night, the burning lava quietly falls down the side of the volcano. For you, too, it is time to get down .

<question>:
Climbing to the McKenney Cone, people will  _  .

<options>:
A walk down to the active summit
B hear the continuous loud screams from above
C make greater efforts than to other summits
D see a path lined with remains of earlier eruptions

<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>:
Seeing a volcano erupt is a wonderful experience, and you can really feel the beat by climbing to the summit  of Pacaya for a close-up view. There are guided tours every day up this highly active volcano from Antigua, giving travelers a chance to see Mother Nature at her most powerful.
Pacaya is an easy drive from Antigua, a beautiful city with many colorful houses along its old streets that are turned into art-works during its Holy Week festival. No matter when you come to Antigua, you won't miss the Pacaya-tour companies.
But climbing Pacaya is no easy job: it is 2560 metres high, and reaching the summit takes two to three hours of seemingly one-step-forward and two-step-back movements. As you climb, you hear the dull sounds of eruptions high above steaming. Hot remains from recent eruptions begin to line the path as you are near the active summit; the McKenney Cone .
Many tours are timed so when you arrive at the cone of the volcano there is plenty of time for sunset and the full contrast between the erupting red lava and the darkening sky. On a good day the view from the summit is extremely exciting. The active mouth boils, sending red lava over its sides, and once in a while shoots hot streams up to 100 metres into the air. There is a strong bad smell in the air even if you take care to be upwind of the cone. As evening turns deeper into the night, the burning lava quietly falls down the side of the volcano. For you, too, it is time to get down .

<question>:
Many tours are timed for people to  _  .

<options>:
A get down the mountain in time when night falls
B avoid the smell from the upwind direction of the cone
C enjoy the fantastic eruption against the darkening sky
D appreciate the scenery of the 2560-metre-high mountain

<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>:
Seeing a volcano erupt is a wonderful experience, and you can really feel the beat by climbing to the summit  of Pacaya for a close-up view. There are guided tours every day up this highly active volcano from Antigua, giving travelers a chance to see Mother Nature at her most powerful.
Pacaya is an easy drive from Antigua, a beautiful city with many colorful houses along its old streets that are turned into art-works during its Holy Week festival. No matter when you come to Antigua, you won't miss the Pacaya-tour companies.
But climbing Pacaya is no easy job: it is 2560 metres high, and reaching the summit takes two to three hours of seemingly one-step-forward and two-step-back movements. As you climb, you hear the dull sounds of eruptions high above steaming. Hot remains from recent eruptions begin to line the path as you are near the active summit; the McKenney Cone .
Many tours are timed so when you arrive at the cone of the volcano there is plenty of time for sunset and the full contrast between the erupting red lava and the darkening sky. On a good day the view from the summit is extremely exciting. The active mouth boils, sending red lava over its sides, and once in a while shoots hot streams up to 100 metres into the air. There is a strong bad smell in the air even if you take care to be upwind of the cone. As evening turns deeper into the night, the burning lava quietly falls down the side of the volcano. For you, too, it is time to get down .

<question>:
The short passage probably comes from  _  .

<options>:
A a travel journal
B a popular science magazine
C A novel
D an advertisement

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
The winter vacation is just around the corner. With such a long holiday to spend, have you decided where to get yourself relaxed from the great pressure of school study? Our company specializes in civil tours. We take pride in offering you the best services and in providing you with a vacation that will be fondly remembered. The following places can be your unforgettable destinations in our country.
A. The Australian Museum
The Australian Museum has an international reputation in the fields of natural history and indigenous studies research and exhibitions. The museum was established in 1827 and is Australia's first museum of natural science and cultural artifacts.
B. Sydney Olympic Park
Home of the Best Games Ever and 2003 Rugby World, Sydney Olympic Park is a gold medal attraction and continues to serve as a major sport and social venue.
Apart from its ultra-modern sport venues, Sydney Olympic Park is set in extensive parklands. Bicentennial Park, one of Sydney's most popular recreational areas, is criss-crossed with walking and bicycle tracks.
C. Art Gallery of New South Wales
Located within a short walking distance from Sydney's CBD, the Art Gallery of New South Wales is one of Australia's foremost art museums housing some of the finest works of art in the country.
The Gallery has a rich and diverse collection including key works of the Heidelberg School and favorite modern Australian artists including Brett Whiteley and Margaret Preston, as well as permanent Australian, European, Asian, contemporary and photographic galleries.
D. Koalas Park Sanctuary
Koalas are on show every day. Shows are at 10:20 A.M., 11:20 A.M., 2:00 P.M., 3:00 P.M. where you can cuddle, feed, pat and have your photo taken with the Koalas. See free roaming Koalas as well, 10 acres of rainforest. Walk in and pat our kangaroos.

<question>:
How long has the Australian Museum been built?

<options>:
A Around 220 years.
B Around 190 years.
C Around 140 years.
D Around 100 years.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
The winter vacation is just around the corner. With such a long holiday to spend, have you decided where to get yourself relaxed from the great pressure of school study? Our company specializes in civil tours. We take pride in offering you the best services and in providing you with a vacation that will be fondly remembered. The following places can be your unforgettable destinations in our country.
A. The Australian Museum
The Australian Museum has an international reputation in the fields of natural history and indigenous studies research and exhibitions. The museum was established in 1827 and is Australia's first museum of natural science and cultural artifacts.
B. Sydney Olympic Park
Home of the Best Games Ever and 2003 Rugby World, Sydney Olympic Park is a gold medal attraction and continues to serve as a major sport and social venue.
Apart from its ultra-modern sport venues, Sydney Olympic Park is set in extensive parklands. Bicentennial Park, one of Sydney's most popular recreational areas, is criss-crossed with walking and bicycle tracks.
C. Art Gallery of New South Wales
Located within a short walking distance from Sydney's CBD, the Art Gallery of New South Wales is one of Australia's foremost art museums housing some of the finest works of art in the country.
The Gallery has a rich and diverse collection including key works of the Heidelberg School and favorite modern Australian artists including Brett Whiteley and Margaret Preston, as well as permanent Australian, European, Asian, contemporary and photographic galleries.
D. Koalas Park Sanctuary
Koalas are on show every day. Shows are at 10:20 A.M., 11:20 A.M., 2:00 P.M., 3:00 P.M. where you can cuddle, feed, pat and have your photo taken with the Koalas. See free roaming Koalas as well, 10 acres of rainforest. Walk in and pat our kangaroos.

<question>:
Which of the following might be more inviting to a sports fan?

<options>:
A Koalas Park Sanctuary.
B Art Gallery of New South Wales.
C The Australian Museum.
D Sydney Olympic Park

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
The winter vacation is just around the corner. With such a long holiday to spend, have you decided where to get yourself relaxed from the great pressure of school study? Our company specializes in civil tours. We take pride in offering you the best services and in providing you with a vacation that will be fondly remembered. The following places can be your unforgettable destinations in our country.
A. The Australian Museum
The Australian Museum has an international reputation in the fields of natural history and indigenous studies research and exhibitions. The museum was established in 1827 and is Australia's first museum of natural science and cultural artifacts.
B. Sydney Olympic Park
Home of the Best Games Ever and 2003 Rugby World, Sydney Olympic Park is a gold medal attraction and continues to serve as a major sport and social venue.
Apart from its ultra-modern sport venues, Sydney Olympic Park is set in extensive parklands. Bicentennial Park, one of Sydney's most popular recreational areas, is criss-crossed with walking and bicycle tracks.
C. Art Gallery of New South Wales
Located within a short walking distance from Sydney's CBD, the Art Gallery of New South Wales is one of Australia's foremost art museums housing some of the finest works of art in the country.
The Gallery has a rich and diverse collection including key works of the Heidelberg School and favorite modern Australian artists including Brett Whiteley and Margaret Preston, as well as permanent Australian, European, Asian, contemporary and photographic galleries.
D. Koalas Park Sanctuary
Koalas are on show every day. Shows are at 10:20 A.M., 11:20 A.M., 2:00 P.M., 3:00 P.M. where you can cuddle, feed, pat and have your photo taken with the Koalas. See free roaming Koalas as well, 10 acres of rainforest. Walk in and pat our kangaroos.

<question>:
You can watch Koalas Show at   _  .

<options>:
A M
B 11:20 P.M.
C 2:00 P.M.
D 3:00

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
The North and South poles are remote and freezing places that receive lots of animal visitors but few human tourists.
But even if you never plan to visit the polar bears in the north or penguins in the south, now is a perfect time to start thinking about them. That's because 2007 marks the beginning of the International Polar Year (IPY), a two-year-old activity of science projects that aim to show how important the poles are to the health of our planet. During the IPY, which will last until March 2009, thousands of researchers from more than 60 countries will conduct more than 200 projects and expeditions  to both the top and bottom of the world.
In recent years, the polar regions have begun to change severely as a result of global warming. Temperatures there are rising faster than anywhere else on Earth. As a result, the ice and snow in these regions are melting  at record-setting rates. One result is that sea levels are rising around the world, putting animals and people at risk.
Only by studying the poles, say IPY researchers, can we find ways to protect them and ourselves.
Both the Arctic and the Antarctic are cold and remote, but the two regions have important differences. For one thing, the Arctic is an ice-covered ocean surrounded by land. The Antarctic, on the other hand, is a continent of ice-covered land surrounded by water.
Most polar studies have focused on the Arctic, and that is where scientists have observed the most remarkable changes in the ice. During a typical year, Arctic ice expands  in the winter and shrinks  in the summer. But recently, the amount of ice covering the ocean has been steadily dropping in both seasons.

<question>:
Which of the following might be the best tile of the passage?

<options>:
A Earth's Poles Interest Scientists
B The Animals of Earth's Poles
C Earth's Poles in Danger
D The Discoveries of Earth's Poles

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
The North and South poles are remote and freezing places that receive lots of animal visitors but few human tourists.
But even if you never plan to visit the polar bears in the north or penguins in the south, now is a perfect time to start thinking about them. That's because 2007 marks the beginning of the International Polar Year (IPY), a two-year-old activity of science projects that aim to show how important the poles are to the health of our planet. During the IPY, which will last until March 2009, thousands of researchers from more than 60 countries will conduct more than 200 projects and expeditions  to both the top and bottom of the world.
In recent years, the polar regions have begun to change severely as a result of global warming. Temperatures there are rising faster than anywhere else on Earth. As a result, the ice and snow in these regions are melting  at record-setting rates. One result is that sea levels are rising around the world, putting animals and people at risk.
Only by studying the poles, say IPY researchers, can we find ways to protect them and ourselves.
Both the Arctic and the Antarctic are cold and remote, but the two regions have important differences. For one thing, the Arctic is an ice-covered ocean surrounded by land. The Antarctic, on the other hand, is a continent of ice-covered land surrounded by water.
Most polar studies have focused on the Arctic, and that is where scientists have observed the most remarkable changes in the ice. During a typical year, Arctic ice expands  in the winter and shrinks  in the summer. But recently, the amount of ice covering the ocean has been steadily dropping in both seasons.

<question>:
The goal of the International Polar Year is   _  .

<options>:
A to make it clear that the poles have much to do with a healthy earth
B to provide practical theory to further develop this distant area
C to call on as many scientists as possible to do research on the poles
D to discover more mysteries unknown to man

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
The North and South poles are remote and freezing places that receive lots of animal visitors but few human tourists.
But even if you never plan to visit the polar bears in the north or penguins in the south, now is a perfect time to start thinking about them. That's because 2007 marks the beginning of the International Polar Year (IPY), a two-year-old activity of science projects that aim to show how important the poles are to the health of our planet. During the IPY, which will last until March 2009, thousands of researchers from more than 60 countries will conduct more than 200 projects and expeditions  to both the top and bottom of the world.
In recent years, the polar regions have begun to change severely as a result of global warming. Temperatures there are rising faster than anywhere else on Earth. As a result, the ice and snow in these regions are melting  at record-setting rates. One result is that sea levels are rising around the world, putting animals and people at risk.
Only by studying the poles, say IPY researchers, can we find ways to protect them and ourselves.
Both the Arctic and the Antarctic are cold and remote, but the two regions have important differences. For one thing, the Arctic is an ice-covered ocean surrounded by land. The Antarctic, on the other hand, is a continent of ice-covered land surrounded by water.
Most polar studies have focused on the Arctic, and that is where scientists have observed the most remarkable changes in the ice. During a typical year, Arctic ice expands  in the winter and shrinks  in the summer. But recently, the amount of ice covering the ocean has been steadily dropping in both seasons.

<question>:
What is the main factor that has caused the changes of the poles?

<options>:
A The increasing number of animals.
B The development of the poles.
C The melting of the poles.
D The rising temperature.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
The North and South poles are remote and freezing places that receive lots of animal visitors but few human tourists.
But even if you never plan to visit the polar bears in the north or penguins in the south, now is a perfect time to start thinking about them. That's because 2007 marks the beginning of the International Polar Year (IPY), a two-year-old activity of science projects that aim to show how important the poles are to the health of our planet. During the IPY, which will last until March 2009, thousands of researchers from more than 60 countries will conduct more than 200 projects and expeditions  to both the top and bottom of the world.
In recent years, the polar regions have begun to change severely as a result of global warming. Temperatures there are rising faster than anywhere else on Earth. As a result, the ice and snow in these regions are melting  at record-setting rates. One result is that sea levels are rising around the world, putting animals and people at risk.
Only by studying the poles, say IPY researchers, can we find ways to protect them and ourselves.
Both the Arctic and the Antarctic are cold and remote, but the two regions have important differences. For one thing, the Arctic is an ice-covered ocean surrounded by land. The Antarctic, on the other hand, is a continent of ice-covered land surrounded by water.
Most polar studies have focused on the Arctic, and that is where scientists have observed the most remarkable changes in the ice. During a typical year, Arctic ice expands  in the winter and shrinks  in the summer. But recently, the amount of ice covering the ocean has been steadily dropping in both seasons.

<question>:
What unusual phenomenon worries the scientists?

<options>:
A In summer the ice of the Arctic loses faster.
B The ice covering the Arctic shrinks even in winter.
C The ice of the Arctic increases less than in the past.
D The changes in the Arctic are more serious.

<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>:
Much of my work as a coach includes helping people make an important decision,such "If I''m at a crossroads in my career,which path should I follow?""lf I m considering .: offers,which one should I accept?"
DifficuLt decisions like these remind me of a comment made by Scott McNealy,CEO of Microsystems for years during a lecture white I was in a business school at Stanford. He asked how he made decisions and responded,"lt s important to make good decisions. spend much less time and energy worrying about making the right decision and much more and energy ensuring that any decision I make turns out right. "
In fact,before we make any decisions,particularly those difficult ones,we re anxious focus on identifying the "best" option because of the risk of being "wrong". But a side effect that mindset   is that we pay too much attention to the moment of choice and sight of everything that follows. It~ s what happens next that finally determines whether a decision was "right".
Another aspect of this mindset is that our focus on making the "right" decision can easy lead to paralysis (,),because the options we- re choosing among are so difficult rank in the first place. How can we definitively determine in advance what career path will "the best",or what job offer we should accept? Obviously,we can''t.
Focusing on the effort after our decision not only helps us succeed,but also reminds us we play a role in every outcome. Our control should be in our day-to-day activrties rather than our one-time decision.

<question>:
What is the author''s job?

<options>:
A To teach people to choose good careers.
B To tell people how to adapt to a new city.
C To advise people to ask for a high salary.
D To help people make a vital choice.

<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>:
Much of my work as a coach includes helping people make an important decision,such "If I''m at a crossroads in my career,which path should I follow?""lf I m considering .: offers,which one should I accept?"
DifficuLt decisions like these remind me of a comment made by Scott McNealy,CEO of Microsystems for years during a lecture white I was in a business school at Stanford. He asked how he made decisions and responded,"lt s important to make good decisions. spend much less time and energy worrying about making the right decision and much more and energy ensuring that any decision I make turns out right. "
In fact,before we make any decisions,particularly those difficult ones,we re anxious focus on identifying the "best" option because of the risk of being "wrong". But a side effect that mindset   is that we pay too much attention to the moment of choice and sight of everything that follows. It~ s what happens next that finally determines whether a decision was "right".
Another aspect of this mindset is that our focus on making the "right" decision can easy lead to paralysis (,),because the options we- re choosing among are so difficult rank in the first place. How can we definitively determine in advance what career path will "the best",or what job offer we should accept? Obviously,we can''t.
Focusing on the effort after our decision not only helps us succeed,but also reminds us we play a role in every outcome. Our control should be in our day-to-day activrties rather than our one-time decision.

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

<options>:
A Making decisions is not very important for him.
B He never cares about whether his decision is good or not.
C He tries his best to make his decision right in the end.
D He only focuses on the process rather than the outcome.

<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>:
Much of my work as a coach includes helping people make an important decision,such "If I''m at a crossroads in my career,which path should I follow?""lf I m considering .: offers,which one should I accept?"
DifficuLt decisions like these remind me of a comment made by Scott McNealy,CEO of Microsystems for years during a lecture white I was in a business school at Stanford. He asked how he made decisions and responded,"lt s important to make good decisions. spend much less time and energy worrying about making the right decision and much more and energy ensuring that any decision I make turns out right. "
In fact,before we make any decisions,particularly those difficult ones,we re anxious focus on identifying the "best" option because of the risk of being "wrong". But a side effect that mindset   is that we pay too much attention to the moment of choice and sight of everything that follows. It~ s what happens next that finally determines whether a decision was "right".
Another aspect of this mindset is that our focus on making the "right" decision can easy lead to paralysis (,),because the options we- re choosing among are so difficult rank in the first place. How can we definitively determine in advance what career path will "the best",or what job offer we should accept? Obviously,we can''t.
Focusing on the effort after our decision not only helps us succeed,but also reminds us we play a role in every outcome. Our control should be in our day-to-day activrties rather than our one-time decision.

<question>:
Most people feel anxious when making an important decision because they    .

<options>:
A don-t know what to do next
B worry about the undesired result it may bring about
C can-t find a good coach to give them advice
D have no idea of what to expect

<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>:
Homeopathy is the oldest form of complementary and alternative medicines from Europe. It originated with the German physician Samuel Hahnemann (1755--1843). He came across the cinchona, the bark of a South American tree that was used by the local people to treat fevers. Among the active ingredients in the bark is quinine , which is still used to treat malaria. If a healthy person took cinchona, he or she would have symptoms   of malaria. In 1796 and 1810, Hahnemann published essays on the theories of homeopathy: substances that cause illnesses or symptoms in people can be used in small doses as treatment. Supporters of homeopathy viewed it as a safe, patient-centered system. Hahnemann claimed he could cure any and all illnesses using homeopathic principles.
However, the Australian council sought to evaluate this claim once and for all. Their assessment was based on the analysis of 57 published systematic reviews encompassing 176 individual studies, independent evaluation of evidence provided by homeopathy interest groups and the public, and clinical practice guidelines and reports on homeopathy from other governments. Studies were only considered if they were case-controlled, meaning they compared a group of patients receiving homeopathic treatments with a control group. The council who oversaw this review consisted of experts in conventional-based medicine as well as complementary and alternative medicines. As a guideline, for a treatment to be considered effective, it must result in health improvements that cannot be explained by the placebo   effect, these improvements must be meaningful for a person's overall health and the results have to be seen consistently in several studies. A draft of the report was reviewed by a group of independent experts in complementary medicine research and opened up for public consultation before it was finalized.
Eventually, the council found no reliable evidence that homeopathic treatments were effective. Studies that did find homeopathy to be effective were overall of poor scientific quality, used too few patients or lacked evidence on which to base their conclusions. Rejecting proven medical treatments in favor of homeopathy for chronic or potentially serious conditions could place people at risk. As always, use of homeopathic or other remedies should be discussed with your physician in order to make informed healthcare decisions.

<question>:
When evaluating homeopathic treatments, the Australian council was most concerned about   _  .

<options>:
A the source of the data to be analyzed
B the criteria of an effective treatment
C the objectivity and reliability of the evaluation
D the experts involved in the evaluation

<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 Charlotte, NC, lawyer bought a box of very rare and expensive cigars, and then insured them against fire among other things.Having smoked his entire great cigars within a month, the lawyer filed claim   against the insurance company.
In his claim, the lawyer stated the cigars were lost "in a series of small fires".Of course the insurance company refused to pay, giving the obvious reason that the man had consumed the cigars in the normal way.
The lawyer brought the case to the court and out of everybody's expectation, he actually won! At the end of the trial the judge agreed with the insurance company that the claim was crazy.But the judge said that the lawyer held a policy   from the company in which it had promised that the cigars were insured and that it would insure them against fire.Because the company didn't say what is considered to be unacceptable fire, it had to pay the claim.
Rather than put up with long and costly appeal process, the insurance company accepted the punishment and paid $ 15 ,000 to the lawyer for his loss of the rare cigars lost in the "fires."
After the lawyer cashed the check, the insurance company had him arrested and accused him of arson  .With his own insurance claim from the previous case being used against him, the lawyer was charged with burning his insured possessions on purpose and was sentenced to 24 months in prison and a $ 24,000 fine.

<question>:
The lawyer had smoked all the cigars   _  .

<options>:
A by design
B by mistake
C by accident
D by contract

<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 Charlotte, NC, lawyer bought a box of very rare and expensive cigars, and then insured them against fire among other things.Having smoked his entire great cigars within a month, the lawyer filed claim   against the insurance company.
In his claim, the lawyer stated the cigars were lost "in a series of small fires".Of course the insurance company refused to pay, giving the obvious reason that the man had consumed the cigars in the normal way.
The lawyer brought the case to the court and out of everybody's expectation, he actually won! At the end of the trial the judge agreed with the insurance company that the claim was crazy.But the judge said that the lawyer held a policy   from the company in which it had promised that the cigars were insured and that it would insure them against fire.Because the company didn't say what is considered to be unacceptable fire, it had to pay the claim.
Rather than put up with long and costly appeal process, the insurance company accepted the punishment and paid $ 15 ,000 to the lawyer for his loss of the rare cigars lost in the "fires."
After the lawyer cashed the check, the insurance company had him arrested and accused him of arson  .With his own insurance claim from the previous case being used against him, the lawyer was charged with burning his insured possessions on purpose and was sentenced to 24 months in prison and a $ 24,000 fine.

<question>:
Which of the following sayings is the best suitable for the lawyer?

<options>:
A Whoever sits against heaven, it falls in his face.
B A bad beginning makes a bad ending.
C Accidents will happen.
D Even the wise make mistakes sometimes.

<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>:
These days people more and more care for their weight. For example, as many as 70,000,000 Americans are perhaps on weight- reducing diets, and weight control has become very large business .
There are different kinds of diet foods in the markets such as soft drinks, diet cakes, diet salad dressings. Dieters also spend much money on diet pills, exercise machines and so on . Each year scores of new diets become popular all over America. they have such names as the Miracle ( ) Diet , the Nine -Day Wonder diet , and the Easy 24- Hour Diet .There is even one called the Ice Cream diet, which advises the dieter to eat only ice cream for lunch and dinner! For dieters who can not lose weight on their own, there are many well-prepared diet groups , which give their help and encouragement.

<question>:
About 70 million Americans   _  .

<options>:
A are taking some exercise to lose weight
B are eating some special foods to lose weight
C have weight problems
D care for their weight

<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>:
These days people more and more care for their weight. For example, as many as 70,000,000 Americans are perhaps on weight- reducing diets, and weight control has become very large business .
There are different kinds of diet foods in the markets such as soft drinks, diet cakes, diet salad dressings. Dieters also spend much money on diet pills, exercise machines and so on . Each year scores of new diets become popular all over America. they have such names as the Miracle ( ) Diet , the Nine -Day Wonder diet , and the Easy 24- Hour Diet .There is even one called the Ice Cream diet, which advises the dieter to eat only ice cream for lunch and dinner! For dieters who can not lose weight on their own, there are many well-prepared diet groups , which give their help and encouragement.

<question>:
Weight control has become a large business because   _  .

<options>:
A weight- reducing diets are expensive
B 70 million Americans want to lose weight
C there are different kinds of diet foods in the market
D more and  more people care for their weight

<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>:
These days people more and more care for their weight. For example, as many as 70,000,000 Americans are perhaps on weight- reducing diets, and weight control has become very large business .
There are different kinds of diet foods in the markets such as soft drinks, diet cakes, diet salad dressings. Dieters also spend much money on diet pills, exercise machines and so on . Each year scores of new diets become popular all over America. they have such names as the Miracle ( ) Diet , the Nine -Day Wonder diet , and the Easy 24- Hour Diet .There is even one called the Ice Cream diet, which advises the dieter to eat only ice cream for lunch and dinner! For dieters who can not lose weight on their own, there are many well-prepared diet groups , which give their help and encouragement.

<question>:
In the text "dieters" means those who   _  .

<options>:
A take weight -reducing diets
B want to lose weight
C have healthy diets
D have unhealthy diets

<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>:
These days people more and more care for their weight. For example, as many as 70,000,000 Americans are perhaps on weight- reducing diets, and weight control has become very large business .
There are different kinds of diet foods in the markets such as soft drinks, diet cakes, diet salad dressings. Dieters also spend much money on diet pills, exercise machines and so on . Each year scores of new diets become popular all over America. they have such names as the Miracle ( ) Diet , the Nine -Day Wonder diet , and the Easy 24- Hour Diet .There is even one called the Ice Cream diet, which advises the dieter to eat only ice cream for lunch and dinner! For dieters who can not lose weight on their own, there are many well-prepared diet groups , which give their help and encouragement.

<question>:
The best explanation for "Nine-Day Wonder Diet" is that the dieter   _  .

<options>:
A must take this food 9 times a day
B should eat nothing in 9 days except this diet
C is sure to lose some weight only in 9 days by taking it
D should spend only 9 days eating up this food

<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>:
These days people more and more care for their weight. For example, as many as 70,000,000 Americans are perhaps on weight- reducing diets, and weight control has become very large business .
There are different kinds of diet foods in the markets such as soft drinks, diet cakes, diet salad dressings. Dieters also spend much money on diet pills, exercise machines and so on . Each year scores of new diets become popular all over America. they have such names as the Miracle ( ) Diet , the Nine -Day Wonder diet , and the Easy 24- Hour Diet .There is even one called the Ice Cream diet, which advises the dieter to eat only ice cream for lunch and dinner! For dieters who can not lose weight on their own, there are many well-prepared diet groups , which give their help and encouragement.

<question>:
The writer   _   all those diet foods can help one lose weight.

<options>:
A doesn't believe that
B is sure that
C doesn't know how
D wants to make us believe

<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>:
For years and years people have been saying that the railways are dead. " We can do without railways." People say...as if motorcars and planes have made the railways unnecessary. We all keep hearing that trains are slow, that they lose money, and that they're dying .But this is far from the truth: in these days of expensive oil, the railways have become highly competitive with motorcars and planes. If you want to carry people or goods from place to place, they are cheaper than planes. And they have much in common with planes. A plane goes in a straight line and so does a railway. What is more, it takes you from the heart of a city into the heart of another. It doesn't leave you up as a plane does, miles and miles from the city center. It doesn't hold you up as a car does, in endless traffic jams, and a single train carry goods which a plane or a motorcar could never do.
Far from being dead, the railways are very much alive. Modern railway lines give you a smooth, untroubled journey. Where else can you eat well, sleep in comfort, feel safe and enjoy the scene while you are traveling at speed at the same time? And we are only at the beginning, for we have just entered the age of super-fast trains, trains traveling at 150 miles an hour and more. Soon we will be wondering why we spent so much on motorcars we can't use because we have not enough money to buy the oil and planes we can't fly for the same reason..

<question>:
Some people think the railways are unnecessary for many reasons except that  _  .

<options>:
A planes and motorcars have taken the place of trains
B oil is expensive today
C trains are slow
D railways lose 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>:
For years and years people have been saying that the railways are dead. " We can do without railways." People say...as if motorcars and planes have made the railways unnecessary. We all keep hearing that trains are slow, that they lose money, and that they're dying .But this is far from the truth: in these days of expensive oil, the railways have become highly competitive with motorcars and planes. If you want to carry people or goods from place to place, they are cheaper than planes. And they have much in common with planes. A plane goes in a straight line and so does a railway. What is more, it takes you from the heart of a city into the heart of another. It doesn't leave you up as a plane does, miles and miles from the city center. It doesn't hold you up as a car does, in endless traffic jams, and a single train carry goods which a plane or a motorcar could never do.
Far from being dead, the railways are very much alive. Modern railway lines give you a smooth, untroubled journey. Where else can you eat well, sleep in comfort, feel safe and enjoy the scene while you are traveling at speed at the same time? And we are only at the beginning, for we have just entered the age of super-fast trains, trains traveling at 150 miles an hour and more. Soon we will be wondering why we spent so much on motorcars we can't use because we have not enough money to buy the oil and planes we can't fly for the same reason..

<question>:
According to the writer, which of the following is Not true?

<options>:
A It is cheaper to travel by train than by plane.
B The railway station is usually at the center of the city.
C When you get off the plane you will find yourself right in the city center.
D No motorcar or plane can carry as many goods as a train does.

<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>:
For years and years people have been saying that the railways are dead. " We can do without railways." People say...as if motorcars and planes have made the railways unnecessary. We all keep hearing that trains are slow, that they lose money, and that they're dying .But this is far from the truth: in these days of expensive oil, the railways have become highly competitive with motorcars and planes. If you want to carry people or goods from place to place, they are cheaper than planes. And they have much in common with planes. A plane goes in a straight line and so does a railway. What is more, it takes you from the heart of a city into the heart of another. It doesn't leave you up as a plane does, miles and miles from the city center. It doesn't hold you up as a car does, in endless traffic jams, and a single train carry goods which a plane or a motorcar could never do.
Far from being dead, the railways are very much alive. Modern railway lines give you a smooth, untroubled journey. Where else can you eat well, sleep in comfort, feel safe and enjoy the scene while you are traveling at speed at the same time? And we are only at the beginning, for we have just entered the age of super-fast trains, trains traveling at 150 miles an hour and more. Soon we will be wondering why we spent so much on motorcars we can't use because we have not enough money to buy the oil and planes we can't fly for the same reason..

<question>:
The writer thinks that the railways, far from being dead, are very much alive because  _  .

<options>:
A we can have a smooth and untroubled journey
B we'll not have enough money to fly in planes
C we can now travel in super-fast train
D all of the above

<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>:
For years and years people have been saying that the railways are dead. " We can do without railways." People say...as if motorcars and planes have made the railways unnecessary. We all keep hearing that trains are slow, that they lose money, and that they're dying .But this is far from the truth: in these days of expensive oil, the railways have become highly competitive with motorcars and planes. If you want to carry people or goods from place to place, they are cheaper than planes. And they have much in common with planes. A plane goes in a straight line and so does a railway. What is more, it takes you from the heart of a city into the heart of another. It doesn't leave you up as a plane does, miles and miles from the city center. It doesn't hold you up as a car does, in endless traffic jams, and a single train carry goods which a plane or a motorcar could never do.
Far from being dead, the railways are very much alive. Modern railway lines give you a smooth, untroubled journey. Where else can you eat well, sleep in comfort, feel safe and enjoy the scene while you are traveling at speed at the same time? And we are only at the beginning, for we have just entered the age of super-fast trains, trains traveling at 150 miles an hour and more. Soon we will be wondering why we spent so much on motorcars we can't use because we have not enough money to buy the oil and planes we can't fly for the same reason..

<question>:
The best title for this passage may be"  _  "

<options>:
A Not the End but the Beginning
B Which is the Best: Train, Motorcar or Plane
C Trains are More Competitive than Motorcars or Planes
D Oh, Super-fast Trains

<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>:
Time was running out, and Mark Dickinson wasn't sure whether he'd get to see his dying 2-year-old grandson one last time. A long line at Los Angeles International Airport's security checkpoint had kept him from getting to his gate on time.
His grandson Caden would be taken off life support in a matter of hours in Denver, Colorado, with or without his grandfather's presence, according to CNN affiliate KABC.
"I was kind of panicking because I was running late, and I really thought I wasn't going to make the flight," Dickinson told KABC.
That's when a pilot from Southwest Airlines stepped up and held the flight at the gate until Dickinson arrived. The pilot was standing by the air bridge waiting for him when Dickinson arrived in socks, so rushed that he just grabbed his shoes at security and ran through the terminal.
"I told him, 'Thank you so much. I can't tell you how much I appreciated that.' And he said, 'No problem. They can't leave without me anyway,'"Dickinson told KABC.
Authorities say Dickinson's grandson, Caden Rodgers, suffered a head injury after his mother's boyfriend threw him across the room. The boyfriend reportedly told police he was drunk and high on marijuana  at the time. The child later died and the boyfriend has been charged with first-degree murder, according to the Aurora Sentinel.
Thanks to the pilot, Dickinson made it to Colorado in time to say goodbye to his grandson. Most airlines would punish any staff member who holds up a flight, according to consumer advocate Christopher Elliott, who broke the story of the sympathetic pilot on his blog. However, a Southwest spokeswoman said the pilot's actions were praiseworthy.
"You can't hold a plane for every late customer, but I think we would all agree that these were extenuating  circumstances and the pilot absolutely made the right decision," Southwest spokeswoman Marilee McInnis said. "I don't think you could ask for a better example of great service for our customers."

<question>:
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

<options>:
A The security staff prohibited Dickinson from getting to his gate on time.
B The plane couldn't leave without Dickinson according to the regulations.
C Dickinson made it to see his grandson one last time.
D Christopher Elliott holds the view that all the airlines should advocate similar actions.

<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>:
Time was running out, and Mark Dickinson wasn't sure whether he'd get to see his dying 2-year-old grandson one last time. A long line at Los Angeles International Airport's security checkpoint had kept him from getting to his gate on time.
His grandson Caden would be taken off life support in a matter of hours in Denver, Colorado, with or without his grandfather's presence, according to CNN affiliate KABC.
"I was kind of panicking because I was running late, and I really thought I wasn't going to make the flight," Dickinson told KABC.
That's when a pilot from Southwest Airlines stepped up and held the flight at the gate until Dickinson arrived. The pilot was standing by the air bridge waiting for him when Dickinson arrived in socks, so rushed that he just grabbed his shoes at security and ran through the terminal.
"I told him, 'Thank you so much. I can't tell you how much I appreciated that.' And he said, 'No problem. They can't leave without me anyway,'"Dickinson told KABC.
Authorities say Dickinson's grandson, Caden Rodgers, suffered a head injury after his mother's boyfriend threw him across the room. The boyfriend reportedly told police he was drunk and high on marijuana  at the time. The child later died and the boyfriend has been charged with first-degree murder, according to the Aurora Sentinel.
Thanks to the pilot, Dickinson made it to Colorado in time to say goodbye to his grandson. Most airlines would punish any staff member who holds up a flight, according to consumer advocate Christopher Elliott, who broke the story of the sympathetic pilot on his blog. However, a Southwest spokeswoman said the pilot's actions were praiseworthy.
"You can't hold a plane for every late customer, but I think we would all agree that these were extenuating  circumstances and the pilot absolutely made the right decision," Southwest spokeswoman Marilee McInnis said. "I don't think you could ask for a better example of great service for our customers."

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

<options>:
A The boyfriend of Caden's mother hates him very much.
B The boyfriend has been accused of first-degree murder.
C Many pilots enjoy writing blog.
D Dickinson had to take off his shoes at the security cheekpoint.

<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>:
Time was running out, and Mark Dickinson wasn't sure whether he'd get to see his dying 2-year-old grandson one last time. A long line at Los Angeles International Airport's security checkpoint had kept him from getting to his gate on time.
His grandson Caden would be taken off life support in a matter of hours in Denver, Colorado, with or without his grandfather's presence, according to CNN affiliate KABC.
"I was kind of panicking because I was running late, and I really thought I wasn't going to make the flight," Dickinson told KABC.
That's when a pilot from Southwest Airlines stepped up and held the flight at the gate until Dickinson arrived. The pilot was standing by the air bridge waiting for him when Dickinson arrived in socks, so rushed that he just grabbed his shoes at security and ran through the terminal.
"I told him, 'Thank you so much. I can't tell you how much I appreciated that.' And he said, 'No problem. They can't leave without me anyway,'"Dickinson told KABC.
Authorities say Dickinson's grandson, Caden Rodgers, suffered a head injury after his mother's boyfriend threw him across the room. The boyfriend reportedly told police he was drunk and high on marijuana  at the time. The child later died and the boyfriend has been charged with first-degree murder, according to the Aurora Sentinel.
Thanks to the pilot, Dickinson made it to Colorado in time to say goodbye to his grandson. Most airlines would punish any staff member who holds up a flight, according to consumer advocate Christopher Elliott, who broke the story of the sympathetic pilot on his blog. However, a Southwest spokeswoman said the pilot's actions were praiseworthy.
"You can't hold a plane for every late customer, but I think we would all agree that these were extenuating  circumstances and the pilot absolutely made the right decision," Southwest spokeswoman Marilee McInnis said. "I don't think you could ask for a better example of great service for our customers."

<question>:
In writing this passage, the author mainly tells us a story about   _  .

<options>:
A an unlucky man from Los Angeles making his flight
B a poor boy being killed by his mother's boyfriend
C Southwest Airlines' decision not to punish a pilot who held up the flight
D a pilot holding the flight for a man going to see his dying grandson

<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>:
Fans of US television dramas watch their favorite series for different reasons: some want to improve their English skills, others just want to kill time.www.ks5u.com
Some TV series are more than pure entertainment--they have a certain depth. Mad Men, which returned with a sixth season recently; Monday Mornings, which just finished its first season; and Modern Family, which sweeps the awards every year, are just a few examples.
Why do these shows stand out among so many similar ones? TV critics Raymond Zhou will give you an idea of why some shows are better than others.
Period drama--More than time travel
    Period dramas are intended to capture the ambience   of a particular era. Directors must therefore attract audiences as much by their recreation of a historical setting as by an interesting storyline.www.ks5u.com
    Mad Men is an excellent example of this balance being struck. Set in New York during the 1960s, it accurately shows US attitudes in the workplace through the alcoholism and chain-smoking common of the time, and places an absorbing plot right in its center.
    But rather than merely presenting a past decade, Mad Men's subtle   description of the struggles of white-collar workers at the time, both male and female, makes it stand out.
    "The series' attention to detail is superb," Raymond Zhou said. "For example, creator Matthew Weiner makes Don Draper--the leading role of the series--drive a Buick instead of a Cadillac, because Weiner thinks the ad man lacks the self-pride to buy a luxury car. It's this kind of attentiveness that raises the show's artistic value."
Critics also recommend
    Another period drama that works is Broadwalk Empire, set during the prohibition period of the 1920s and 1930s in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
    Heather Havrilesky at Salon magazine noted how the show "revels in the oddities  of its time, peeling back the layers of polite society to reveal a shadow world of criminals and politicians working together to keep the liquor flowing."www.ks5u.com
                 Why does it appeal to viewers? Because they know that the "liquor" is a metaphor   for today's political scandals  .www.ks5u.com

<question>:
How many US TV series are mentioned in this passage?

<options>:
A One.
B Two.
C Three.
D Four.

<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>:
Fans of US television dramas watch their favorite series for different reasons: some want to improve their English skills, others just want to kill time.www.ks5u.com
Some TV series are more than pure entertainment--they have a certain depth. Mad Men, which returned with a sixth season recently; Monday Mornings, which just finished its first season; and Modern Family, which sweeps the awards every year, are just a few examples.
Why do these shows stand out among so many similar ones? TV critics Raymond Zhou will give you an idea of why some shows are better than others.
Period drama--More than time travel
    Period dramas are intended to capture the ambience   of a particular era. Directors must therefore attract audiences as much by their recreation of a historical setting as by an interesting storyline.www.ks5u.com
    Mad Men is an excellent example of this balance being struck. Set in New York during the 1960s, it accurately shows US attitudes in the workplace through the alcoholism and chain-smoking common of the time, and places an absorbing plot right in its center.
    But rather than merely presenting a past decade, Mad Men's subtle   description of the struggles of white-collar workers at the time, both male and female, makes it stand out.
    "The series' attention to detail is superb," Raymond Zhou said. "For example, creator Matthew Weiner makes Don Draper--the leading role of the series--drive a Buick instead of a Cadillac, because Weiner thinks the ad man lacks the self-pride to buy a luxury car. It's this kind of attentiveness that raises the show's artistic value."
Critics also recommend
    Another period drama that works is Broadwalk Empire, set during the prohibition period of the 1920s and 1930s in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
    Heather Havrilesky at Salon magazine noted how the show "revels in the oddities  of its time, peeling back the layers of polite society to reveal a shadow world of criminals and politicians working together to keep the liquor flowing."www.ks5u.com
                 Why does it appeal to viewers? Because they know that the "liquor" is a metaphor   for today's political scandals  .www.ks5u.com

<question>:
The following statements are the reasons why many people are attracted by US television dramas EXCEPT that   _  .

<options>:
A US television dramas merely present a past decade
B directors recreate a historical setting and adopt interesting storylines
C the dramas can improve their English skills, and help people kill time
D some TV series are more than pure entertainment, and they have a certain depth

<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>:
Fans of US television dramas watch their favorite series for different reasons: some want to improve their English skills, others just want to kill time.www.ks5u.com
Some TV series are more than pure entertainment--they have a certain depth. Mad Men, which returned with a sixth season recently; Monday Mornings, which just finished its first season; and Modern Family, which sweeps the awards every year, are just a few examples.
Why do these shows stand out among so many similar ones? TV critics Raymond Zhou will give you an idea of why some shows are better than others.
Period drama--More than time travel
    Period dramas are intended to capture the ambience   of a particular era. Directors must therefore attract audiences as much by their recreation of a historical setting as by an interesting storyline.www.ks5u.com
    Mad Men is an excellent example of this balance being struck. Set in New York during the 1960s, it accurately shows US attitudes in the workplace through the alcoholism and chain-smoking common of the time, and places an absorbing plot right in its center.
    But rather than merely presenting a past decade, Mad Men's subtle   description of the struggles of white-collar workers at the time, both male and female, makes it stand out.
    "The series' attention to detail is superb," Raymond Zhou said. "For example, creator Matthew Weiner makes Don Draper--the leading role of the series--drive a Buick instead of a Cadillac, because Weiner thinks the ad man lacks the self-pride to buy a luxury car. It's this kind of attentiveness that raises the show's artistic value."
Critics also recommend
    Another period drama that works is Broadwalk Empire, set during the prohibition period of the 1920s and 1930s in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
    Heather Havrilesky at Salon magazine noted how the show "revels in the oddities  of its time, peeling back the layers of polite society to reveal a shadow world of criminals and politicians working together to keep the liquor flowing."www.ks5u.com
                 Why does it appeal to viewers? Because they know that the "liquor" is a metaphor   for today's political scandals  .www.ks5u.com

<question>:
According to Raymond Zhou, Don Draper's driving a Buick instead of a Cadillac shows   _  .

<options>:
A Mad Men attaches much importance to details
B Mad Men places an absorbing plot right in its center
C the director wants to raise the show's artistic value
D Mad Men's description of the struggling white-collar workers makes it stand out

<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>:
Fans of US television dramas watch their favorite series for different reasons: some want to improve their English skills, others just want to kill time.www.ks5u.com
Some TV series are more than pure entertainment--they have a certain depth. Mad Men, which returned with a sixth season recently; Monday Mornings, which just finished its first season; and Modern Family, which sweeps the awards every year, are just a few examples.
Why do these shows stand out among so many similar ones? TV critics Raymond Zhou will give you an idea of why some shows are better than others.
Period drama--More than time travel
    Period dramas are intended to capture the ambience   of a particular era. Directors must therefore attract audiences as much by their recreation of a historical setting as by an interesting storyline.www.ks5u.com
    Mad Men is an excellent example of this balance being struck. Set in New York during the 1960s, it accurately shows US attitudes in the workplace through the alcoholism and chain-smoking common of the time, and places an absorbing plot right in its center.
    But rather than merely presenting a past decade, Mad Men's subtle   description of the struggles of white-collar workers at the time, both male and female, makes it stand out.
    "The series' attention to detail is superb," Raymond Zhou said. "For example, creator Matthew Weiner makes Don Draper--the leading role of the series--drive a Buick instead of a Cadillac, because Weiner thinks the ad man lacks the self-pride to buy a luxury car. It's this kind of attentiveness that raises the show's artistic value."
Critics also recommend
    Another period drama that works is Broadwalk Empire, set during the prohibition period of the 1920s and 1930s in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
    Heather Havrilesky at Salon magazine noted how the show "revels in the oddities  of its time, peeling back the layers of polite society to reveal a shadow world of criminals and politicians working together to keep the liquor flowing."www.ks5u.com
                 Why does it appeal to viewers? Because they know that the "liquor" is a metaphor   for today's political scandals  .www.ks5u.com

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

<options>:
A Directors of US dramas.
B US dramas and their storylines.
C US period dramas to kill time.
D US dramas and their magic touch.

<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>:
Although men and women have been growing crops for thousands of years, they have not always had enough to eat. Even today, many people in the world go hungry, and even die of hunger. If we are to grow enough for everybody, we have to grow more crops and better crops.
Plants need the right food in order to grow. In particular, they need three chemical substances   in the soil: nitrogen  , phosphorus   and potassium  . They also need smaller amounts of other chemical substances like calcium. If there is too little of any of these substances in the soil, plants can't grow well.
When a plant grows, it takes up these basic substances from the soil and builds them into itself. If we remove the plant from the soil and use it for food, we are taking some of these substances away, and this means that future plants will find less of them in the soil. In time, the soil would become too poor for plants to grow in it at all.
To prevent _  we must put basic substances back. One way of doing this is putting manure   on the soil. This contains the remains of plants that have been eaten, and, if we add it to the soil, we are returning some of the basic substances. In Europe and in prefix = st1 /Japan, manure from animals has for long been used in this way. Unfortunately much of the animal waste inIndiais used as fuel because there is not enough wood to burn. This means there is less manure for the crops.
Even when we use manure, we can not put back into the soil more of the basic substances than have been taken out. Often the soil does not have enough of them in the first place, and so we must provide extra supplies. We can use chemical fertilizers  . Experiments in Indiahave shown that, if we use a fertilizer containing a mixture of nitrogen and phosphorus, we get half as much rice again from the crops on any one piece of land.

<question>:
According to the passage, how many methods are introduced to improve the soil?

<options>:
A One.
B Two.
C Three.
D Four.

<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>:
Although men and women have been growing crops for thousands of years, they have not always had enough to eat. Even today, many people in the world go hungry, and even die of hunger. If we are to grow enough for everybody, we have to grow more crops and better crops.
Plants need the right food in order to grow. In particular, they need three chemical substances   in the soil: nitrogen  , phosphorus   and potassium  . They also need smaller amounts of other chemical substances like calcium. If there is too little of any of these substances in the soil, plants can't grow well.
When a plant grows, it takes up these basic substances from the soil and builds them into itself. If we remove the plant from the soil and use it for food, we are taking some of these substances away, and this means that future plants will find less of them in the soil. In time, the soil would become too poor for plants to grow in it at all.
To prevent _  we must put basic substances back. One way of doing this is putting manure   on the soil. This contains the remains of plants that have been eaten, and, if we add it to the soil, we are returning some of the basic substances. In Europe and in prefix = st1 /Japan, manure from animals has for long been used in this way. Unfortunately much of the animal waste inIndiais used as fuel because there is not enough wood to burn. This means there is less manure for the crops.
Even when we use manure, we can not put back into the soil more of the basic substances than have been taken out. Often the soil does not have enough of them in the first place, and so we must provide extra supplies. We can use chemical fertilizers  . Experiments in Indiahave shown that, if we use a fertilizer containing a mixture of nitrogen and phosphorus, we get half as much rice again from the crops on any one piece of land.

<question>:
To make sure that the soil has enough basic substances, people can   _  .

<options>:
A remove plants from the soil
B provide the soil with extra supplies
C plant as many plants as possible
D stop planting in the soil

<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>:
Although men and women have been growing crops for thousands of years, they have not always had enough to eat. Even today, many people in the world go hungry, and even die of hunger. If we are to grow enough for everybody, we have to grow more crops and better crops.
Plants need the right food in order to grow. In particular, they need three chemical substances   in the soil: nitrogen  , phosphorus   and potassium  . They also need smaller amounts of other chemical substances like calcium. If there is too little of any of these substances in the soil, plants can't grow well.
When a plant grows, it takes up these basic substances from the soil and builds them into itself. If we remove the plant from the soil and use it for food, we are taking some of these substances away, and this means that future plants will find less of them in the soil. In time, the soil would become too poor for plants to grow in it at all.
To prevent _  we must put basic substances back. One way of doing this is putting manure   on the soil. This contains the remains of plants that have been eaten, and, if we add it to the soil, we are returning some of the basic substances. In Europe and in prefix = st1 /Japan, manure from animals has for long been used in this way. Unfortunately much of the animal waste inIndiais used as fuel because there is not enough wood to burn. This means there is less manure for the crops.
Even when we use manure, we can not put back into the soil more of the basic substances than have been taken out. Often the soil does not have enough of them in the first place, and so we must provide extra supplies. We can use chemical fertilizers  . Experiments in Indiahave shown that, if we use a fertilizer containing a mixture of nitrogen and phosphorus, we get half as much rice again from the crops on any one piece of land.

<question>:
The passage is mainly about   _  .

<options>:
A why more food is needed
B how to grow better crops
C the fact that people have not always enough to eat
D the essential substances that plants need

<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>:
Attractions in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Historical Museum
30 N. Carroll Street on Madison's Capital Square
Discover Wisconsin's history and culture on four floors of exhibits. Open for public program. Admission is free.
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00am--4:00 pm.
(608) 264-6555
 _
Swiss historical village
612 Seventh Ave., New Glarus
The Swiss Historical Village offers a delightful look at pioneer life in America's heartland. 14 buildings in the village give a full picture of everyday life in the nineteenth-century Midwest.
Tue.--Fri., May 1st -October 31st , 10:00 am--4:00 pm. Admission is $20.
(608) 527-2317 _
Artisan Gallery & Creamery Cafe
6858 Paoli Rd., Paoli, WI
One of the largest collections of fine arts and crafts in Wisconsin. Over 5000 sq. ft. of exhibition space in a historic creamery. While visiting enjoy a wonderfully prepared lunch at our cafe overlooking the Sugar River. Just minutes from Madison!
Gallery open Tue.--Sun., 10:00 am--5:00 pm.
Cafe open Wed.--Sat., 11:00 am--3:00 pm.
Sun. brunch with wine, 10:00--3:00 pm.
(608) 845-6600 _
Christopher Columbus Museum
239 Whitney St., Columbus
World-class exhibit--2000 quality souvenirs  marking Chicago's 1893 World Columbian Exhibition. Tour buses are always welcome.
Open daily, 8:15 am - 4:00 pm.
(920) 623-1992 _

<question>:
Which of the following is on Capital Square?

<options>:
A Wisconsin Historical Museum.
B Swiss Historical Village.
C Artisan Gallery & Creamery Cafe.
D Christopher Columbus Museum.

<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>:
Attractions in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Historical Museum
30 N. Carroll Street on Madison's Capital Square
Discover Wisconsin's history and culture on four floors of exhibits. Open for public program. Admission is free.
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00am--4:00 pm.
(608) 264-6555
 _
Swiss historical village
612 Seventh Ave., New Glarus
The Swiss Historical Village offers a delightful look at pioneer life in America's heartland. 14 buildings in the village give a full picture of everyday life in the nineteenth-century Midwest.
Tue.--Fri., May 1st -October 31st , 10:00 am--4:00 pm. Admission is $20.
(608) 527-2317 _
Artisan Gallery & Creamery Cafe
6858 Paoli Rd., Paoli, WI
One of the largest collections of fine arts and crafts in Wisconsin. Over 5000 sq. ft. of exhibition space in a historic creamery. While visiting enjoy a wonderfully prepared lunch at our cafe overlooking the Sugar River. Just minutes from Madison!
Gallery open Tue.--Sun., 10:00 am--5:00 pm.
Cafe open Wed.--Sat., 11:00 am--3:00 pm.
Sun. brunch with wine, 10:00--3:00 pm.
(608) 845-6600 _
Christopher Columbus Museum
239 Whitney St., Columbus
World-class exhibit--2000 quality souvenirs  marking Chicago's 1893 World Columbian Exhibition. Tour buses are always welcome.
Open daily, 8:15 am - 4:00 pm.
(920) 623-1992 _

<question>:
Where can you go for a visit on Monday?

<options>:
A Wisconsin Historical Museum.
B Swiss Historical Village.
C Artisan Gallery & Creamery cafe.
D Christopher Columbus Museum.

<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>:
Attractions in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Historical Museum
30 N. Carroll Street on Madison's Capital Square
Discover Wisconsin's history and culture on four floors of exhibits. Open for public program. Admission is free.
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00am--4:00 pm.
(608) 264-6555
 _
Swiss historical village
612 Seventh Ave., New Glarus
The Swiss Historical Village offers a delightful look at pioneer life in America's heartland. 14 buildings in the village give a full picture of everyday life in the nineteenth-century Midwest.
Tue.--Fri., May 1st -October 31st , 10:00 am--4:00 pm. Admission is $20.
(608) 527-2317 _
Artisan Gallery & Creamery Cafe
6858 Paoli Rd., Paoli, WI
One of the largest collections of fine arts and crafts in Wisconsin. Over 5000 sq. ft. of exhibition space in a historic creamery. While visiting enjoy a wonderfully prepared lunch at our cafe overlooking the Sugar River. Just minutes from Madison!
Gallery open Tue.--Sun., 10:00 am--5:00 pm.
Cafe open Wed.--Sat., 11:00 am--3:00 pm.
Sun. brunch with wine, 10:00--3:00 pm.
(608) 845-6600 _
Christopher Columbus Museum
239 Whitney St., Columbus
World-class exhibit--2000 quality souvenirs  marking Chicago's 1893 World Columbian Exhibition. Tour buses are always welcome.
Open daily, 8:15 am - 4:00 pm.
(920) 623-1992 _

<question>:
Where can visitors have lunch?

<options>:
A At Wisconsin Historical Museum.
B At Swiss Historical Village.
C At Artisan Gallery & Creamery Cafe.
D At Christopher Columbus Museum.

<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>:
Attractions in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Historical Museum
30 N. Carroll Street on Madison's Capital Square
Discover Wisconsin's history and culture on four floors of exhibits. Open for public program. Admission is free.
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00am--4:00 pm.
(608) 264-6555
 _
Swiss historical village
612 Seventh Ave., New Glarus
The Swiss Historical Village offers a delightful look at pioneer life in America's heartland. 14 buildings in the village give a full picture of everyday life in the nineteenth-century Midwest.
Tue.--Fri., May 1st -October 31st , 10:00 am--4:00 pm. Admission is $20.
(608) 527-2317 _
Artisan Gallery & Creamery Cafe
6858 Paoli Rd., Paoli, WI
One of the largest collections of fine arts and crafts in Wisconsin. Over 5000 sq. ft. of exhibition space in a historic creamery. While visiting enjoy a wonderfully prepared lunch at our cafe overlooking the Sugar River. Just minutes from Madison!
Gallery open Tue.--Sun., 10:00 am--5:00 pm.
Cafe open Wed.--Sat., 11:00 am--3:00 pm.
Sun. brunch with wine, 10:00--3:00 pm.
(608) 845-6600 _
Christopher Columbus Museum
239 Whitney St., Columbus
World-class exhibit--2000 quality souvenirs  marking Chicago's 1893 World Columbian Exhibition. Tour buses are always welcome.
Open daily, 8:15 am - 4:00 pm.
(920) 623-1992 _

<question>:
We learn from the text that  _  .

<options>:
A Swiss Historical Village is open for half a year
B Christopher Columbus Museum overlooks a river
C tickets are needed for Wisconsin Historical Museum
D Artisan Gallery & Creamery Cafe are open daily for 4 hours

<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>:
I must have been about fourteen then, and I put away the incident from my mind with the easy carelessness of youth. But the words, Carl Walter spoke that day, came back to me years later, and ever since have been of great value to me.
Carl Walter was my piano teacher. During one of my lessons he asked how much practicing I was doing. I said three or four hours a day.
"Do you practice in long _ , an hour at a time?"
"I try to."
"Well, don't, " he said loudly. "When you grow up, time won't come in long stretches. Practice in minutes, whenever you can find them five or ten before school, after lunch, between household tasks. Spread the practice through the day, and piano-playing will become a part of your life."
When I was teaching at Columbia, I wanted to write, but class periods, theme-reading, and committee meetings filled my days and evenings. For two years I got practically nothing down on paper, and my excuse was that I had no time. Then I remembered what Carl Walter had said. During the next week I conducted an experiment. Whenever I had five minutes unoccupied, I sat down and wrote a hundred words or so. To my astonishment, at the end of the week I had a rather large manuscript  ready for revision. Later on I wrote novels by the same piecemeal  method. Though my teaching schedule had become heavier than ever, in every day there were moments which could be caught and put to use.
There is an important trick in this time-using principle: you must get into your work quickly. If you have but five minutes for writing, you can't afford to waste it in chewing your pencil. You must make your mental preparations beforehand, and concentrate on your task almost instantly when the time comes. Fortunately, rapid concentration is easier than most of us realize.
I admit I have never learnt how to let go easily at the end of the five or ten minutes. But life can be counted on to supply interruptions. Carl Walter has had a significant influence on my life. To him I owe the discovery that even very short periods of time add up to all useful hours I need, if I throw myself into it without delay.

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

<options>:
A The author didn't take the teacher's words to heart at first.
B Rapid concentration is more difficult than people imagine.
C The author thanked his teacher for teaching him to work in long stretches.
D Carl Walter has influenced the writer greatly since he was a student.

<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>:
I must have been about fourteen then, and I put away the incident from my mind with the easy carelessness of youth. But the words, Carl Walter spoke that day, came back to me years later, and ever since have been of great value to me.
Carl Walter was my piano teacher. During one of my lessons he asked how much practicing I was doing. I said three or four hours a day.
"Do you practice in long _ , an hour at a time?"
"I try to."
"Well, don't, " he said loudly. "When you grow up, time won't come in long stretches. Practice in minutes, whenever you can find them five or ten before school, after lunch, between household tasks. Spread the practice through the day, and piano-playing will become a part of your life."
When I was teaching at Columbia, I wanted to write, but class periods, theme-reading, and committee meetings filled my days and evenings. For two years I got practically nothing down on paper, and my excuse was that I had no time. Then I remembered what Carl Walter had said. During the next week I conducted an experiment. Whenever I had five minutes unoccupied, I sat down and wrote a hundred words or so. To my astonishment, at the end of the week I had a rather large manuscript  ready for revision. Later on I wrote novels by the same piecemeal  method. Though my teaching schedule had become heavier than ever, in every day there were moments which could be caught and put to use.
There is an important trick in this time-using principle: you must get into your work quickly. If you have but five minutes for writing, you can't afford to waste it in chewing your pencil. You must make your mental preparations beforehand, and concentrate on your task almost instantly when the time comes. Fortunately, rapid concentration is easier than most of us realize.
I admit I have never learnt how to let go easily at the end of the five or ten minutes. But life can be counted on to supply interruptions. Carl Walter has had a significant influence on my life. To him I owe the discovery that even very short periods of time add up to all useful hours I need, if I throw myself into it without delay.

<question>:
We can infer that the author  _  .

<options>:
A had new books published each year however busy his teaching is
B is tired of interruptions in life because he always has much work
C has formed a bad habit of chewing a pencil while writing his novels
D makes mental preparations beforehand so as to focus on work quickly

<answer>: