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>:
What is probably the best title for this text?

<options>:
A Concentrate on Your Work
B A Little at a Time
C How I Became a Writer
D Good Advice

<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 cold, rainy night in 1979, staying on the deck of the nuclear attack submarine  USS Birmingham entering Hampton Roads Harbor, a soldier who was called Jeff Harris was suddenly hit by a huge wave that took away his ship's ball cap.
Months later, while walking along Chesapeake Boulevard beach in Hampton, Will Miller, a Vietnam veteran  and Navy  commander, happened to find Harris' cap which was half-buried in the sand then. Knowing how important a ship's cap was to its owner, Miller saved the hat, hoping one day to find its owner. The cap was packed away for years but recently appeared again at Miller's home in Florida.
"It suddenly fell out of a box onto my computer keyboard, right in front of me," said Miller. "I guessed it was telling me, 'It's time to get me home.'"
An extensive Internet search led Miller to a USS Birmingham website and finally to Harris. The two sent e-mails back and forth, and one night Miller's phone rang.
"This is Jeff Harris," the voice on the phone said. "You have my hat!"
The two sailors talked for almost half an hour, telling sea stories to each other and thinking of the common relationship between seamen."
"Most non-seagoing people wouldn't understand how much a sailor likes his hat," Miller said. "Your hat protects you from sun, wind, salt and cold, and when you lose it, especially one with your ship's name on it, it's a big thing. I'm delighted to get it back to Jeff."

<question>:
What is the main idea of the story?

<options>:
A A sailor looked for his hat for years.
B Hats are important for sailors.
C A sailor reunited with his hat years after losing it.
D Friendship was based on a hat.

<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 cold, rainy night in 1979, staying on the deck of the nuclear attack submarine  USS Birmingham entering Hampton Roads Harbor, a soldier who was called Jeff Harris was suddenly hit by a huge wave that took away his ship's ball cap.
Months later, while walking along Chesapeake Boulevard beach in Hampton, Will Miller, a Vietnam veteran  and Navy  commander, happened to find Harris' cap which was half-buried in the sand then. Knowing how important a ship's cap was to its owner, Miller saved the hat, hoping one day to find its owner. The cap was packed away for years but recently appeared again at Miller's home in Florida.
"It suddenly fell out of a box onto my computer keyboard, right in front of me," said Miller. "I guessed it was telling me, 'It's time to get me home.'"
An extensive Internet search led Miller to a USS Birmingham website and finally to Harris. The two sent e-mails back and forth, and one night Miller's phone rang.
"This is Jeff Harris," the voice on the phone said. "You have my hat!"
The two sailors talked for almost half an hour, telling sea stories to each other and thinking of the common relationship between seamen."
"Most non-seagoing people wouldn't understand how much a sailor likes his hat," Miller said. "Your hat protects you from sun, wind, salt and cold, and when you lose it, especially one with your ship's name on it, it's a big thing. I'm delighted to get it back to Jeff."

<question>:
Jeff Harris's hat dropped off into the sea because of   _  .

<options>:
A a sudden wave
B his carelessness
C a strong wind
D something wrong with his hat

<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 cold, rainy night in 1979, staying on the deck of the nuclear attack submarine  USS Birmingham entering Hampton Roads Harbor, a soldier who was called Jeff Harris was suddenly hit by a huge wave that took away his ship's ball cap.
Months later, while walking along Chesapeake Boulevard beach in Hampton, Will Miller, a Vietnam veteran  and Navy  commander, happened to find Harris' cap which was half-buried in the sand then. Knowing how important a ship's cap was to its owner, Miller saved the hat, hoping one day to find its owner. The cap was packed away for years but recently appeared again at Miller's home in Florida.
"It suddenly fell out of a box onto my computer keyboard, right in front of me," said Miller. "I guessed it was telling me, 'It's time to get me home.'"
An extensive Internet search led Miller to a USS Birmingham website and finally to Harris. The two sent e-mails back and forth, and one night Miller's phone rang.
"This is Jeff Harris," the voice on the phone said. "You have my hat!"
The two sailors talked for almost half an hour, telling sea stories to each other and thinking of the common relationship between seamen."
"Most non-seagoing people wouldn't understand how much a sailor likes his hat," Miller said. "Your hat protects you from sun, wind, salt and cold, and when you lose it, especially one with your ship's name on it, it's a big thing. I'm delighted to get it back to Jeff."

<question>:
Will Miller kept the hat for years because   _  .

<options>:
A he wanted to leave it to his child
B it was valuable as a gift
C he wanted to return it to its owner
D he wanted to sell it one day

<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 cold, rainy night in 1979, staying on the deck of the nuclear attack submarine  USS Birmingham entering Hampton Roads Harbor, a soldier who was called Jeff Harris was suddenly hit by a huge wave that took away his ship's ball cap.
Months later, while walking along Chesapeake Boulevard beach in Hampton, Will Miller, a Vietnam veteran  and Navy  commander, happened to find Harris' cap which was half-buried in the sand then. Knowing how important a ship's cap was to its owner, Miller saved the hat, hoping one day to find its owner. The cap was packed away for years but recently appeared again at Miller's home in Florida.
"It suddenly fell out of a box onto my computer keyboard, right in front of me," said Miller. "I guessed it was telling me, 'It's time to get me home.'"
An extensive Internet search led Miller to a USS Birmingham website and finally to Harris. The two sent e-mails back and forth, and one night Miller's phone rang.
"This is Jeff Harris," the voice on the phone said. "You have my hat!"
The two sailors talked for almost half an hour, telling sea stories to each other and thinking of the common relationship between seamen."
"Most non-seagoing people wouldn't understand how much a sailor likes his hat," Miller said. "Your hat protects you from sun, wind, salt and cold, and when you lose it, especially one with your ship's name on it, it's a big thing. I'm delighted to get it back to Jeff."

<question>:
From the passage we can know Jeff Harris and Miller   _  .

<options>:
A had been friends before the story happened
B didn't know the importance of the hat
C often told sea stories to each other
D once worked at sea

<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>:
Publishing on paper will draw up to an end in the next 30 years. That's what some high-tech experts have said ever since computers began appearing in everyone's workplace. If you have ever read a newspaper online, you have experienced a tiny part of what paperless future look like.
       New technology will certainly continue to revolutionize written communication. But will the use of paper in our everyday lives really disappear anytime soon? Well, don't give up on paper just yet.
       Paper, an ancient Chinese invention, has dominated  written communication for centuries. Cai Lun, an official in the prefix = st1 /Chinese Imperial Court, is well-known for inventing paper in A.D. 105. This invention changed the world forever.
       Today, surprisingly, it seems the digital age has actually strengthened the importance of paper. Studies show that paper use has doubled in the last 20 years. People still like to print their longer documents and e-mails. But today's technology is rapidly improving. And efforts toward a paperless world continue.
       The Internet is clearly one giant step. Many of the publications have created Web sites that offer everything in their paper editions--and even more. Their Web sites can be continually updated as news happens. Other types of material have also fit well into the digital age. Dictionaries and other reference books actually work better in a paperless format. Information published on a Web site or CD-ROM can be kept more current.
       In addition publishers have begun to produce e-book version of their best sellers. New e-book readers---a simple computer about the size of a paperback book--can store nearly a hundred books. But e-books haven't gained a large following.Readingfrom a computer is simply uncomfortable and paperback books are easier to carry around.

<question>:
Which of the following is not true according to the passage?

<options>:
A The invention of paper revolutionized written communication.
B Publishing on paper will disappear in the next decade.
C Most books will continue in paper for now.
D Digital books are read on a computer screen.

<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>:
Publishing on paper will draw up to an end in the next 30 years. That's what some high-tech experts have said ever since computers began appearing in everyone's workplace. If you have ever read a newspaper online, you have experienced a tiny part of what paperless future look like.
       New technology will certainly continue to revolutionize written communication. But will the use of paper in our everyday lives really disappear anytime soon? Well, don't give up on paper just yet.
       Paper, an ancient Chinese invention, has dominated  written communication for centuries. Cai Lun, an official in the prefix = st1 /Chinese Imperial Court, is well-known for inventing paper in A.D. 105. This invention changed the world forever.
       Today, surprisingly, it seems the digital age has actually strengthened the importance of paper. Studies show that paper use has doubled in the last 20 years. People still like to print their longer documents and e-mails. But today's technology is rapidly improving. And efforts toward a paperless world continue.
       The Internet is clearly one giant step. Many of the publications have created Web sites that offer everything in their paper editions--and even more. Their Web sites can be continually updated as news happens. Other types of material have also fit well into the digital age. Dictionaries and other reference books actually work better in a paperless format. Information published on a Web site or CD-ROM can be kept more current.
       In addition publishers have begun to produce e-book version of their best sellers. New e-book readers---a simple computer about the size of a paperback book--can store nearly a hundred books. But e-books haven't gained a large following.Readingfrom a computer is simply uncomfortable and paperback books are easier to carry around.

<question>:
What surprises us today is that the digital age makes people realize   _  .

<options>:
A the importance of the use of paper
B the importance of paperless workplace
C the paperless future will come sooner or later
D how important paper has been in the last 20 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>:
Publishing on paper will draw up to an end in the next 30 years. That's what some high-tech experts have said ever since computers began appearing in everyone's workplace. If you have ever read a newspaper online, you have experienced a tiny part of what paperless future look like.
       New technology will certainly continue to revolutionize written communication. But will the use of paper in our everyday lives really disappear anytime soon? Well, don't give up on paper just yet.
       Paper, an ancient Chinese invention, has dominated  written communication for centuries. Cai Lun, an official in the prefix = st1 /Chinese Imperial Court, is well-known for inventing paper in A.D. 105. This invention changed the world forever.
       Today, surprisingly, it seems the digital age has actually strengthened the importance of paper. Studies show that paper use has doubled in the last 20 years. People still like to print their longer documents and e-mails. But today's technology is rapidly improving. And efforts toward a paperless world continue.
       The Internet is clearly one giant step. Many of the publications have created Web sites that offer everything in their paper editions--and even more. Their Web sites can be continually updated as news happens. Other types of material have also fit well into the digital age. Dictionaries and other reference books actually work better in a paperless format. Information published on a Web site or CD-ROM can be kept more current.
       In addition publishers have begun to produce e-book version of their best sellers. New e-book readers---a simple computer about the size of a paperback book--can store nearly a hundred books. But e-books haven't gained a large following.Readingfrom a computer is simply uncomfortable and paperback books are easier to carry around.

<question>:
What is not included as a resource of paperless material in the passage?

<options>:
A e-books
B CD-ROM
C a newspaper online
D dictionaries and other reference books

<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>:
Publishing on paper will draw up to an end in the next 30 years. That's what some high-tech experts have said ever since computers began appearing in everyone's workplace. If you have ever read a newspaper online, you have experienced a tiny part of what paperless future look like.
       New technology will certainly continue to revolutionize written communication. But will the use of paper in our everyday lives really disappear anytime soon? Well, don't give up on paper just yet.
       Paper, an ancient Chinese invention, has dominated  written communication for centuries. Cai Lun, an official in the prefix = st1 /Chinese Imperial Court, is well-known for inventing paper in A.D. 105. This invention changed the world forever.
       Today, surprisingly, it seems the digital age has actually strengthened the importance of paper. Studies show that paper use has doubled in the last 20 years. People still like to print their longer documents and e-mails. But today's technology is rapidly improving. And efforts toward a paperless world continue.
       The Internet is clearly one giant step. Many of the publications have created Web sites that offer everything in their paper editions--and even more. Their Web sites can be continually updated as news happens. Other types of material have also fit well into the digital age. Dictionaries and other reference books actually work better in a paperless format. Information published on a Web site or CD-ROM can be kept more current.
       In addition publishers have begun to produce e-book version of their best sellers. New e-book readers---a simple computer about the size of a paperback book--can store nearly a hundred books. But e-books haven't gained a large following.Readingfrom a computer is simply uncomfortable and paperback books are easier to carry around.

<question>:
"The Internet is clearly one giant step" implies that   _  .

<options>:
A It offers you an opportunity to experience a part of paperless future.
B This new technology fits well into the digital age.
C A substitute for paper might someday be a reality.
D For now the world will continue to stick with what works.

<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 fiddler crab   is a living clock. It indicates(=shows) the time of day by the colour of its skin, which is dark by day and pale by night. The crab's changing colour follows a regular twenty--four hour plan that exactly matches the daily rhythm   of the sun.
    Does the crab actually keep time, or does its skin simply answer to the sun's rays, changing colour according to the amount of light strikes it? To find out, biologists kept crabs in a dark room for two months. Even without daylight, the crab's skin colour continued to change exactly on time.
    This characteristic   probably developed gradually in answer to the daily rising and setting of the sun, to help protect the crab from sunlight and enemies. After millions of years it has become completely regulated   inside the living body of the crab.
    The biologists noticed that once each day the colour of the fiddler crab is especially dark, and that each day this happens fifty minutes later than on the day before. From this they discovered that each crab follows not only the rhythm of the sun but also that of the tides  . The crab's period of greatest darkening is exactly the time of low tide on the beach where it was caught!

<question>:
The crab's changing colour   _  .

<options>:
A tells the crab what time it is
B protects the crab from the sunlight and enemies
C keeps the crab warm
D is of no real use

<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 fiddler crab   is a living clock. It indicates(=shows) the time of day by the colour of its skin, which is dark by day and pale by night. The crab's changing colour follows a regular twenty--four hour plan that exactly matches the daily rhythm   of the sun.
    Does the crab actually keep time, or does its skin simply answer to the sun's rays, changing colour according to the amount of light strikes it? To find out, biologists kept crabs in a dark room for two months. Even without daylight, the crab's skin colour continued to change exactly on time.
    This characteristic   probably developed gradually in answer to the daily rising and setting of the sun, to help protect the crab from sunlight and enemies. After millions of years it has become completely regulated   inside the living body of the crab.
    The biologists noticed that once each day the colour of the fiddler crab is especially dark, and that each day this happens fifty minutes later than on the day before. From this they discovered that each crab follows not only the rhythm of the sun but also that of the tides  . The crab's period of greatest darkening is exactly the time of low tide on the beach where it was caught!

<question>:
When the fiddler crabs were kept in the dark , they   _  .

<options>:
A did not change colour
B changed colour more quickly
C changed colour more slowly
D changed colour on the same timetable

<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 fiddler crab   is a living clock. It indicates(=shows) the time of day by the colour of its skin, which is dark by day and pale by night. The crab's changing colour follows a regular twenty--four hour plan that exactly matches the daily rhythm   of the sun.
    Does the crab actually keep time, or does its skin simply answer to the sun's rays, changing colour according to the amount of light strikes it? To find out, biologists kept crabs in a dark room for two months. Even without daylight, the crab's skin colour continued to change exactly on time.
    This characteristic   probably developed gradually in answer to the daily rising and setting of the sun, to help protect the crab from sunlight and enemies. After millions of years it has become completely regulated   inside the living body of the crab.
    The biologists noticed that once each day the colour of the fiddler crab is especially dark, and that each day this happens fifty minutes later than on the day before. From this they discovered that each crab follows not only the rhythm of the sun but also that of the tides  . The crab's period of greatest darkening is exactly the time of low tide on the beach where it was caught!

<question>:
The best title for this selection would be   _  .

<options>:
A The Sun and the Tides
B Discoveries in Biology
C A scientific Study
D A Living Clock

<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>:
Between their crazy schedules and upside-down circadian  rhythms, teens have always been somewhat sleep-deprived .Now technology is making it worse.
Teens are not just texting, instant-messaging and surfing Facebook all day; they're sleeping with their cell phones or laptops, too.Or rather, not sleeping.And doctors and parents, many of whom raised in an era when phones were attached to walls, are concerned.
"So many teens are having sleep issues, and parents aren't necessarily regulating the use of the electronic devices enough," says Margie Ryerson, a therapist."It's impossible to wind down and relax the body, the mind, the senses and be ready to fall asleep."
"We all know teens don't get enough sleep in general," says San Francisco."As long as parents allow teens to have these devices in their bedrooms at night, teens will be tempted  to use them."... Teens would socialize 24/7 if they could.
Ryerson calls it _ -- round-the-clock reports on breaking news about everything, from homework to wardrobe choices to ice-cream cravings.
Sleep deprivation is linked to memory and concentration problems, anxiety and depression, and moodiness."Many people assume these problems arise directly from adolescence, which is not really true," he says."The real issue is sleep deprivation.Late-night texting can certainly make the situation worse."
"The psychology behind this constant contact is certainly understandable," Ryerson says."It comes from wanting to avoid being left out.They won't be considered important and significant in their peer group, if they don't know what's going on.If they're on top of everything, they belong," she says.
"What helps, at least for younger kids," says Ryerson, "is parental involvement.If all of their friends are all able to text into the early hours of the night, it is hard for a middle or high schooler to set the limit themselves.Often they appreciate parents stepping in."
"As parents, we want our kids to be happy, healthy and responsible," she says, "and the most necessary requirement for achieving balance is to first take care of ourselves physically -- eating well, exercising and getting enough sleep."

<question>:
According to Ryerson, it seems that   _  .

<options>:
A it is unnecessary to control teens' using the electric devices
B parents possibly don't control teens in using the electric devices
C there is no need for parents to make use of the electric devices
D parents don't learn enough how to use the electric devices

<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>:
Between their crazy schedules and upside-down circadian  rhythms, teens have always been somewhat sleep-deprived .Now technology is making it worse.
Teens are not just texting, instant-messaging and surfing Facebook all day; they're sleeping with their cell phones or laptops, too.Or rather, not sleeping.And doctors and parents, many of whom raised in an era when phones were attached to walls, are concerned.
"So many teens are having sleep issues, and parents aren't necessarily regulating the use of the electronic devices enough," says Margie Ryerson, a therapist."It's impossible to wind down and relax the body, the mind, the senses and be ready to fall asleep."
"We all know teens don't get enough sleep in general," says San Francisco."As long as parents allow teens to have these devices in their bedrooms at night, teens will be tempted  to use them."... Teens would socialize 24/7 if they could.
Ryerson calls it _ -- round-the-clock reports on breaking news about everything, from homework to wardrobe choices to ice-cream cravings.
Sleep deprivation is linked to memory and concentration problems, anxiety and depression, and moodiness."Many people assume these problems arise directly from adolescence, which is not really true," he says."The real issue is sleep deprivation.Late-night texting can certainly make the situation worse."
"The psychology behind this constant contact is certainly understandable," Ryerson says."It comes from wanting to avoid being left out.They won't be considered important and significant in their peer group, if they don't know what's going on.If they're on top of everything, they belong," she says.
"What helps, at least for younger kids," says Ryerson, "is parental involvement.If all of their friends are all able to text into the early hours of the night, it is hard for a middle or high schooler to set the limit themselves.Often they appreciate parents stepping in."
"As parents, we want our kids to be happy, healthy and responsible," she says, "and the most necessary requirement for achieving balance is to first take care of ourselves physically -- eating well, exercising and getting enough sleep."

<question>:
When teens felt depressed, people used to think it was because   _  .

<options>:
A teens stayed up late to do homework
B teens were easily anxious in character
C teens didn't have enough sleep at night
D teens were going through a period of growth

<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>:
Between their crazy schedules and upside-down circadian  rhythms, teens have always been somewhat sleep-deprived .Now technology is making it worse.
Teens are not just texting, instant-messaging and surfing Facebook all day; they're sleeping with their cell phones or laptops, too.Or rather, not sleeping.And doctors and parents, many of whom raised in an era when phones were attached to walls, are concerned.
"So many teens are having sleep issues, and parents aren't necessarily regulating the use of the electronic devices enough," says Margie Ryerson, a therapist."It's impossible to wind down and relax the body, the mind, the senses and be ready to fall asleep."
"We all know teens don't get enough sleep in general," says San Francisco."As long as parents allow teens to have these devices in their bedrooms at night, teens will be tempted  to use them."... Teens would socialize 24/7 if they could.
Ryerson calls it _ -- round-the-clock reports on breaking news about everything, from homework to wardrobe choices to ice-cream cravings.
Sleep deprivation is linked to memory and concentration problems, anxiety and depression, and moodiness."Many people assume these problems arise directly from adolescence, which is not really true," he says."The real issue is sleep deprivation.Late-night texting can certainly make the situation worse."
"The psychology behind this constant contact is certainly understandable," Ryerson says."It comes from wanting to avoid being left out.They won't be considered important and significant in their peer group, if they don't know what's going on.If they're on top of everything, they belong," she says.
"What helps, at least for younger kids," says Ryerson, "is parental involvement.If all of their friends are all able to text into the early hours of the night, it is hard for a middle or high schooler to set the limit themselves.Often they appreciate parents stepping in."
"As parents, we want our kids to be happy, healthy and responsible," she says, "and the most necessary requirement for achieving balance is to first take care of ourselves physically -- eating well, exercising and getting enough sleep."

<question>:
Why do teens keep texting all the time?

<options>:
A To have a sense of being accepted by others.
B To keep informed of what is going on in the world.
C To spread important news among their group.
D To reduce the pressure from parents and schools.

<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 crowd cheered and cheered. The man with the horn waved and smiled his great, happy smile."More! More!"cried the crowd. And Louis Satchmo Armstrong took his horn and began to play again. Here he was inprefix = st1 /England. Now a famous man, he was rich. He knew many important people. Wherever he went, people knew his name. They wanted to hear his music. As Louis played the sad, slow songs, he thought of his home inNew Orleans. He lived there as a boy. How many years ago it was? It was a busy, exciting city. But Louis' family was very poor. He went to work to help his mother. He also went to school.  One of Louis' teachers asked him to be in the school band"This horn is yours until you leave our school,"his teacher said. Louis' music was jazz and he loved it. He remembered all the music he heard. He didn't learn to read music until he was a man.
   When he left school, he played in many bands. He loved his work and people loved him. They knew he had a wonderful talent. Louis played on the boats that sailed up and down the river. He played in little towns and in big cities. Satchmo's horn had as many sounds as ten horns-sometimes slow and sweet; sometimes fast and hot, high and low. His music was always strong and exciting."He does make wonderful music,"said the man who listened happily."Yes,"said another man,"he makes that horn speak."Then the music jazz as I can play. I thought jazz was my music, but now I understand it is ours. Isn't it beautiful how music brings us together!"

<question>:
What music did Armstrong play?

<options>:
A Jazz music
B Classical music
C Rock music
D Pop music

<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 crowd cheered and cheered. The man with the horn waved and smiled his great, happy smile."More! More!"cried the crowd. And Louis Satchmo Armstrong took his horn and began to play again. Here he was inprefix = st1 /England. Now a famous man, he was rich. He knew many important people. Wherever he went, people knew his name. They wanted to hear his music. As Louis played the sad, slow songs, he thought of his home inNew Orleans. He lived there as a boy. How many years ago it was? It was a busy, exciting city. But Louis' family was very poor. He went to work to help his mother. He also went to school.  One of Louis' teachers asked him to be in the school band"This horn is yours until you leave our school,"his teacher said. Louis' music was jazz and he loved it. He remembered all the music he heard. He didn't learn to read music until he was a man.
   When he left school, he played in many bands. He loved his work and people loved him. They knew he had a wonderful talent. Louis played on the boats that sailed up and down the river. He played in little towns and in big cities. Satchmo's horn had as many sounds as ten horns-sometimes slow and sweet; sometimes fast and hot, high and low. His music was always strong and exciting."He does make wonderful music,"said the man who listened happily."Yes,"said another man,"he makes that horn speak."Then the music jazz as I can play. I thought jazz was my music, but now I understand it is ours. Isn't it beautiful how music brings us together!"

<question>:
When did he learn to read music?

<options>:
A When he was less than 14 years old
B When he was in the school band
C After he became a grown-up
D His beautiful speech

<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 crowd cheered and cheered. The man with the horn waved and smiled his great, happy smile."More! More!"cried the crowd. And Louis Satchmo Armstrong took his horn and began to play again. Here he was inprefix = st1 /England. Now a famous man, he was rich. He knew many important people. Wherever he went, people knew his name. They wanted to hear his music. As Louis played the sad, slow songs, he thought of his home inNew Orleans. He lived there as a boy. How many years ago it was? It was a busy, exciting city. But Louis' family was very poor. He went to work to help his mother. He also went to school.  One of Louis' teachers asked him to be in the school band"This horn is yours until you leave our school,"his teacher said. Louis' music was jazz and he loved it. He remembered all the music he heard. He didn't learn to read music until he was a man.
   When he left school, he played in many bands. He loved his work and people loved him. They knew he had a wonderful talent. Louis played on the boats that sailed up and down the river. He played in little towns and in big cities. Satchmo's horn had as many sounds as ten horns-sometimes slow and sweet; sometimes fast and hot, high and low. His music was always strong and exciting."He does make wonderful music,"said the man who listened happily."Yes,"said another man,"he makes that horn speak."Then the music jazz as I can play. I thought jazz was my music, but now I understand it is ours. Isn't it beautiful how music brings us together!"

<question>:
What was Louis Armstrong most famous for?

<options>:
A His great happy smile.
B His sad and slow songs.
C His wonderful jazz music
D His beautiful speech.

<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 crowd cheered and cheered. The man with the horn waved and smiled his great, happy smile."More! More!"cried the crowd. And Louis Satchmo Armstrong took his horn and began to play again. Here he was inprefix = st1 /England. Now a famous man, he was rich. He knew many important people. Wherever he went, people knew his name. They wanted to hear his music. As Louis played the sad, slow songs, he thought of his home inNew Orleans. He lived there as a boy. How many years ago it was? It was a busy, exciting city. But Louis' family was very poor. He went to work to help his mother. He also went to school.  One of Louis' teachers asked him to be in the school band"This horn is yours until you leave our school,"his teacher said. Louis' music was jazz and he loved it. He remembered all the music he heard. He didn't learn to read music until he was a man.
   When he left school, he played in many bands. He loved his work and people loved him. They knew he had a wonderful talent. Louis played on the boats that sailed up and down the river. He played in little towns and in big cities. Satchmo's horn had as many sounds as ten horns-sometimes slow and sweet; sometimes fast and hot, high and low. His music was always strong and exciting."He does make wonderful music,"said the man who listened happily."Yes,"said another man,"he makes that horn speak."Then the music jazz as I can play. I thought jazz was my music, but now I understand it is ours. Isn't it beautiful how music brings us together!"

<question>:
This story mainly tells us_.

<options>:
A of the origin of jazz music
B of the famous jazz musician Louis Armstrong
C how Louis came to play his horn
D how people loved Louis and his horn

<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 crowd cheered and cheered. The man with the horn waved and smiled his great, happy smile."More! More!"cried the crowd. And Louis Satchmo Armstrong took his horn and began to play again. Here he was inprefix = st1 /England. Now a famous man, he was rich. He knew many important people. Wherever he went, people knew his name. They wanted to hear his music. As Louis played the sad, slow songs, he thought of his home inNew Orleans. He lived there as a boy. How many years ago it was? It was a busy, exciting city. But Louis' family was very poor. He went to work to help his mother. He also went to school.  One of Louis' teachers asked him to be in the school band"This horn is yours until you leave our school,"his teacher said. Louis' music was jazz and he loved it. He remembered all the music he heard. He didn't learn to read music until he was a man.
   When he left school, he played in many bands. He loved his work and people loved him. They knew he had a wonderful talent. Louis played on the boats that sailed up and down the river. He played in little towns and in big cities. Satchmo's horn had as many sounds as ten horns-sometimes slow and sweet; sometimes fast and hot, high and low. His music was always strong and exciting."He does make wonderful music,"said the man who listened happily."Yes,"said another man,"he makes that horn speak."Then the music jazz as I can play. I thought jazz was my music, but now I understand it is ours. Isn't it beautiful how music brings us together!"

<question>:
Which of the following is the best title for this story?

<options>:
A Musician
B A Beautiful Horn
C Sweet Smiles
D The Man With the Horn

<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>:
Our love of music and appreciation of musical harmony is learnt and not based on natural ability, a new study by University of Melbourne researchers has found. The researchers said previous theories about how we appreciate music were based on the physical functions of sound, the ear itself and a born ability to hear harmony.
The study shows that musical harmony can be learnt, and it is a matter of training the brain to hear the sounds. So if you thought that the music of some foreign culture (or Jazz) sounded like the crying of cats, it's simply because you haven't learnt to listen by their rules.
The researchers used 66 volunteers with a range of musical training and tested their ability to hear combinations of notes  to determine if they found the combinations familiar or pleasing. They found that people needed to be familiar with combinations of notes. If they found the notes unfamiliar they also found the sound unpleasant. This finding put an end to centuries of theories claiming that physical functions of the ear determine what we find attractive.
The study found that trained musicians were much more sensitive to unpleasant notes than non-musicians. When they couldn't find the note, the musicians reported that the sounds were unpleasant, while non-musicians were much less sensitive. This shows the importance of training or nurturing  the brain to like particular sound of combinations of notes, like those found in jazz or rock.
Depending on their training, a strange chord  sound was pleasant to some musicians, but very unpleasant to others. This showed us that even the ability to hear a musical note is learnt.
To confirm this finding, they trained 19 non-musicians to find the notes of a random selection of western chords. Not only did the participants' ability to hear notes improve rapidly, afterward they reported that the chords they had learnt sounded more pleasant -- regardless of how the chords were played.
The question of why some combinations of musical notes are heard as pleasant or unpleasant has long been debated. "We have shown in this study that for music, beauty is in the brain of the beholder ", a researcher said.

<question>:
According to the study, people find foreign music quite unpleasant because  _  .

<options>:
A they hear the music much too often
B they don't like the person playing it
C they have no idea about how to listen
D they have no born musical ability at all

<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>:
Our love of music and appreciation of musical harmony is learnt and not based on natural ability, a new study by University of Melbourne researchers has found. The researchers said previous theories about how we appreciate music were based on the physical functions of sound, the ear itself and a born ability to hear harmony.
The study shows that musical harmony can be learnt, and it is a matter of training the brain to hear the sounds. So if you thought that the music of some foreign culture (or Jazz) sounded like the crying of cats, it's simply because you haven't learnt to listen by their rules.
The researchers used 66 volunteers with a range of musical training and tested their ability to hear combinations of notes  to determine if they found the combinations familiar or pleasing. They found that people needed to be familiar with combinations of notes. If they found the notes unfamiliar they also found the sound unpleasant. This finding put an end to centuries of theories claiming that physical functions of the ear determine what we find attractive.
The study found that trained musicians were much more sensitive to unpleasant notes than non-musicians. When they couldn't find the note, the musicians reported that the sounds were unpleasant, while non-musicians were much less sensitive. This shows the importance of training or nurturing  the brain to like particular sound of combinations of notes, like those found in jazz or rock.
Depending on their training, a strange chord  sound was pleasant to some musicians, but very unpleasant to others. This showed us that even the ability to hear a musical note is learnt.
To confirm this finding, they trained 19 non-musicians to find the notes of a random selection of western chords. Not only did the participants' ability to hear notes improve rapidly, afterward they reported that the chords they had learnt sounded more pleasant -- regardless of how the chords were played.
The question of why some combinations of musical notes are heard as pleasant or unpleasant has long been debated. "We have shown in this study that for music, beauty is in the brain of the beholder ", a researcher said.

<question>:
Although non-musicians were less sensitive to music, they can still  _  .

<options>:
A be trained to like particular music
B make friends with real musicians
C find the beauty of chords without training
D enjoy the beauty of music when played by musicians

<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>:
Our love of music and appreciation of musical harmony is learnt and not based on natural ability, a new study by University of Melbourne researchers has found. The researchers said previous theories about how we appreciate music were based on the physical functions of sound, the ear itself and a born ability to hear harmony.
The study shows that musical harmony can be learnt, and it is a matter of training the brain to hear the sounds. So if you thought that the music of some foreign culture (or Jazz) sounded like the crying of cats, it's simply because you haven't learnt to listen by their rules.
The researchers used 66 volunteers with a range of musical training and tested their ability to hear combinations of notes  to determine if they found the combinations familiar or pleasing. They found that people needed to be familiar with combinations of notes. If they found the notes unfamiliar they also found the sound unpleasant. This finding put an end to centuries of theories claiming that physical functions of the ear determine what we find attractive.
The study found that trained musicians were much more sensitive to unpleasant notes than non-musicians. When they couldn't find the note, the musicians reported that the sounds were unpleasant, while non-musicians were much less sensitive. This shows the importance of training or nurturing  the brain to like particular sound of combinations of notes, like those found in jazz or rock.
Depending on their training, a strange chord  sound was pleasant to some musicians, but very unpleasant to others. This showed us that even the ability to hear a musical note is learnt.
To confirm this finding, they trained 19 non-musicians to find the notes of a random selection of western chords. Not only did the participants' ability to hear notes improve rapidly, afterward they reported that the chords they had learnt sounded more pleasant -- regardless of how the chords were played.
The question of why some combinations of musical notes are heard as pleasant or unpleasant has long been debated. "We have shown in this study that for music, beauty is in the brain of the beholder ", a researcher said.

<question>:
The 19 non-musicians were trained in order to show  _  .

<options>:
A the brain likes particular combinations of notes
B not a strange note was pleasant to all musicians
C how the chords were played was very important
D people's ability to hear a musical note can be learnt

<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>:
Our love of music and appreciation of musical harmony is learnt and not based on natural ability, a new study by University of Melbourne researchers has found. The researchers said previous theories about how we appreciate music were based on the physical functions of sound, the ear itself and a born ability to hear harmony.
The study shows that musical harmony can be learnt, and it is a matter of training the brain to hear the sounds. So if you thought that the music of some foreign culture (or Jazz) sounded like the crying of cats, it's simply because you haven't learnt to listen by their rules.
The researchers used 66 volunteers with a range of musical training and tested their ability to hear combinations of notes  to determine if they found the combinations familiar or pleasing. They found that people needed to be familiar with combinations of notes. If they found the notes unfamiliar they also found the sound unpleasant. This finding put an end to centuries of theories claiming that physical functions of the ear determine what we find attractive.
The study found that trained musicians were much more sensitive to unpleasant notes than non-musicians. When they couldn't find the note, the musicians reported that the sounds were unpleasant, while non-musicians were much less sensitive. This shows the importance of training or nurturing  the brain to like particular sound of combinations of notes, like those found in jazz or rock.
Depending on their training, a strange chord  sound was pleasant to some musicians, but very unpleasant to others. This showed us that even the ability to hear a musical note is learnt.
To confirm this finding, they trained 19 non-musicians to find the notes of a random selection of western chords. Not only did the participants' ability to hear notes improve rapidly, afterward they reported that the chords they had learnt sounded more pleasant -- regardless of how the chords were played.
The question of why some combinations of musical notes are heard as pleasant or unpleasant has long been debated. "We have shown in this study that for music, beauty is in the brain of the beholder ", a researcher said.

<question>:
What is the main idea of the passage?

<options>:
A Love of musical harmony can't be taught.
B Love of music is not natural but nurtured.
C Listening to music can improve your brain.
D You can be a musician without being trained.

<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>:
Global English Center
General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
* 3-month (700 yuan ), 6-month (1,200 yuan ) and one-year (2,000 yuan) courses.
* Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon. -- Fri.
* Experienced college English teachers.
Tel: 67605272         Add: 105 Zhongshan Road, 100082
Modern Language School
Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills.
* Small classes ( 12~16 students ) on Sat. & Sun. from 2:00~5:00 p.m..
* Native English teachers from Canada and the USA.
* Language lab and computers supplied.
* 3-month course: 1,050 yuan; 6-month course: 1,850 yuan.
Add: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road, 100056
Tel: 67353019
The 21st Century English Training Center
We specialize in effective teaching at all levels.
* We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan.
* We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays
*Entrance exams: June 1 and Dec. 1.
Only 15-minute walk from city center.
Call 67801642 for more information.
The International House of English
A six-month English course for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week.
* Class hours: 9:00~12:00 a.m. and 2:00~5:00 p.m..
*Well trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a second/foreign language.
Very close to the Central Park. Call 67353119 for further information.

<question>:
If Mary are not free in the daytime, she'd better call  _   to find a suitable training place.

<options>:
A 67353019
B 67605272
C 67801642
D 67353119

<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>:
Global English Center
General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
* 3-month (700 yuan ), 6-month (1,200 yuan ) and one-year (2,000 yuan) courses.
* Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon. -- Fri.
* Experienced college English teachers.
Tel: 67605272         Add: 105 Zhongshan Road, 100082
Modern Language School
Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills.
* Small classes ( 12~16 students ) on Sat. & Sun. from 2:00~5:00 p.m..
* Native English teachers from Canada and the USA.
* Language lab and computers supplied.
* 3-month course: 1,050 yuan; 6-month course: 1,850 yuan.
Add: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road, 100056
Tel: 67353019
The 21st Century English Training Center
We specialize in effective teaching at all levels.
* We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan.
* We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays
*Entrance exams: June 1 and Dec. 1.
Only 15-minute walk from city center.
Call 67801642 for more information.
The International House of English
A six-month English course for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week.
* Class hours: 9:00~12:00 a.m. and 2:00~5:00 p.m..
*Well trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a second/foreign language.
Very close to the Central Park. Call 67353119 for further information.

<question>:
If a hotel manager hope to learn from native English speakers to help his work, he'd better choose  _  .

<options>:
A Global English Center
B Modern Language School
C The 21st Century English Training Center
D The International House of English

<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>:
Global English Center
General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
* 3-month (700 yuan ), 6-month (1,200 yuan ) and one-year (2,000 yuan) courses.
* Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon. -- Fri.
* Experienced college English teachers.
Tel: 67605272         Add: 105 Zhongshan Road, 100082
Modern Language School
Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills.
* Small classes ( 12~16 students ) on Sat. & Sun. from 2:00~5:00 p.m..
* Native English teachers from Canada and the USA.
* Language lab and computers supplied.
* 3-month course: 1,050 yuan; 6-month course: 1,850 yuan.
Add: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road, 100056
Tel: 67353019
The 21st Century English Training Center
We specialize in effective teaching at all levels.
* We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan.
* We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays
*Entrance exams: June 1 and Dec. 1.
Only 15-minute walk from city center.
Call 67801642 for more information.
The International House of English
A six-month English course for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week.
* Class hours: 9:00~12:00 a.m. and 2:00~5:00 p.m..
*Well trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a second/foreign language.
Very close to the Central Park. Call 67353119 for further information.

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

<options>:
A To introduce some famous English teachers.
B To teach readers what is advertisement.
C To give some information about English language training.
D To show the importance of English learning.

<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>:
Like many of my generation, I have a weakness for hero worship. At some point, however, we all begin to question our heroes and our need for them. This leads us to ask: What is a hero?
Despite immense differences in cultures, heroes around the world generally share a number of characteristics that instruct and inspire people.
A hero does something worth talking about. A hero has a story of adventure to tell and community who will listen. But a hero goes beyond mere fame.
Heroes serve powers or principles larger than themselves. Like high-voltage transformers, heroes take the energy of higher powers and step it down so that it can be used by ordinary people.
The hero lives a life worthy of imitation. Those who imitate a genuine hero experience life with new depth, enthusiasm, and meaning. A sure test for would-be heroes is what or whom do they serve? What are they willing to live and die for? If the answer or evidence suggests they serve only their own fame, they may be famous persons but not heroes. Madonna and Michael Jackson are famous, but who would claim that their fans find life more abundant?
Heroes are catalysts   for change. They have a vision from the mountaintop. They have the skill and the charm to move the masses. They create new possibilities. Without Gandhi, India might still be part of the British Empire. Without Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr., we might still have segregated   buses, restaurants, and parks. It may be possible for large-scale change to occur without leaders with magnetic personalities, but the pace of change would be slow, the vision uncertain, and the committee meetings endless.

<question>:
Although heroes may come from different cultures, they   _  .

<options>:
A generally possess certain inspiring characteristics
B probably share some weaknesses of ordinary people
C are often influenced by previous generations
D all unknowingly attract a large number of fans

<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>:
Like many of my generation, I have a weakness for hero worship. At some point, however, we all begin to question our heroes and our need for them. This leads us to ask: What is a hero?
Despite immense differences in cultures, heroes around the world generally share a number of characteristics that instruct and inspire people.
A hero does something worth talking about. A hero has a story of adventure to tell and community who will listen. But a hero goes beyond mere fame.
Heroes serve powers or principles larger than themselves. Like high-voltage transformers, heroes take the energy of higher powers and step it down so that it can be used by ordinary people.
The hero lives a life worthy of imitation. Those who imitate a genuine hero experience life with new depth, enthusiasm, and meaning. A sure test for would-be heroes is what or whom do they serve? What are they willing to live and die for? If the answer or evidence suggests they serve only their own fame, they may be famous persons but not heroes. Madonna and Michael Jackson are famous, but who would claim that their fans find life more abundant?
Heroes are catalysts   for change. They have a vision from the mountaintop. They have the skill and the charm to move the masses. They create new possibilities. Without Gandhi, India might still be part of the British Empire. Without Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr., we might still have segregated   buses, restaurants, and parks. It may be possible for large-scale change to occur without leaders with magnetic personalities, but the pace of change would be slow, the vision uncertain, and the committee meetings endless.

<question>:
According to the passage, heroes are compared to high-voltage transformers in that   _  .

<options>:
A they have a vision from the mountaintop
B they have warm feelings and emotions
C they can serve as concrete examples of noble principles
D they can make people feel stronger and more confident

<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>:
Like many of my generation, I have a weakness for hero worship. At some point, however, we all begin to question our heroes and our need for them. This leads us to ask: What is a hero?
Despite immense differences in cultures, heroes around the world generally share a number of characteristics that instruct and inspire people.
A hero does something worth talking about. A hero has a story of adventure to tell and community who will listen. But a hero goes beyond mere fame.
Heroes serve powers or principles larger than themselves. Like high-voltage transformers, heroes take the energy of higher powers and step it down so that it can be used by ordinary people.
The hero lives a life worthy of imitation. Those who imitate a genuine hero experience life with new depth, enthusiasm, and meaning. A sure test for would-be heroes is what or whom do they serve? What are they willing to live and die for? If the answer or evidence suggests they serve only their own fame, they may be famous persons but not heroes. Madonna and Michael Jackson are famous, but who would claim that their fans find life more abundant?
Heroes are catalysts   for change. They have a vision from the mountaintop. They have the skill and the charm to move the masses. They create new possibilities. Without Gandhi, India might still be part of the British Empire. Without Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr., we might still have segregated   buses, restaurants, and parks. It may be possible for large-scale change to occur without leaders with magnetic personalities, but the pace of change would be slow, the vision uncertain, and the committee meetings endless.

<question>:
Madonna and Michael Jackson are not considered heroes because   _  .

<options>:
A they are popular only among certain groups of people
B their performances do not improve their fans morally
C their primary concern is their own financial interests
D they are not clear about the principles they should follow

<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>:
Like many of my generation, I have a weakness for hero worship. At some point, however, we all begin to question our heroes and our need for them. This leads us to ask: What is a hero?
Despite immense differences in cultures, heroes around the world generally share a number of characteristics that instruct and inspire people.
A hero does something worth talking about. A hero has a story of adventure to tell and community who will listen. But a hero goes beyond mere fame.
Heroes serve powers or principles larger than themselves. Like high-voltage transformers, heroes take the energy of higher powers and step it down so that it can be used by ordinary people.
The hero lives a life worthy of imitation. Those who imitate a genuine hero experience life with new depth, enthusiasm, and meaning. A sure test for would-be heroes is what or whom do they serve? What are they willing to live and die for? If the answer or evidence suggests they serve only their own fame, they may be famous persons but not heroes. Madonna and Michael Jackson are famous, but who would claim that their fans find life more abundant?
Heroes are catalysts   for change. They have a vision from the mountaintop. They have the skill and the charm to move the masses. They create new possibilities. Without Gandhi, India might still be part of the British Empire. Without Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr., we might still have segregated   buses, restaurants, and parks. It may be possible for large-scale change to occur without leaders with magnetic personalities, but the pace of change would be slow, the vision uncertain, and the committee meetings endless.

<question>:
The author concludes that historical changes would   _  .

<options>:
A be delayed without leaders with inspiring personal qualities
B not happen without heroes making the necessary sacrifices
C take place if there were heroes to lead the people
D produce leaders with attractive personalities

<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>:
Emily Post was an American writer who became famous for writing the book on correct etiquette  for social behavior in the United States. Before that, she wrote several novels and short stories which sold moderately well in the early 1900s. Then a publisher asked Ms. Post to write a book on suggested etiquette. Many people during this time had  _ through the boom in the American economy just after World War I, but these people were not raised in "polite society"; therefore, they did not necessarily have the proper manners. Ms. Post's book was planned to help these new upper-middle class people pass smoothly into their new social circle. She wrote the book, and it became a great success. In fact, it continued to sell well for the next 20 years. Ms. Post began writing a weekly advice column for newspapers, and the column was published in papers across the country. She even had her own radio show for several years. Ms. Post died in 1960, but her book on etiquette is still published with occasional updates under the title "The Emily Post Book of Etiquette". Americans continue to turn to this book for advice on the proper behaviour in a variety of social situations.
One area in which people in the United States can count on words of wisdom from Ms. Post is in giving gifts. Everyone has to give gifts at some time or another, and Ms. Post explains just what to do in each situation. Whether the occasion is a birthday party for a friend,  , or coworker, there are some basic rules the gift-giver and the receiver should follow.
Giving money is a common concern among gift-givers. "When is it proper? When is it rude? Some people see a gift of money as a sign of a gift-giver who is too lazy to go out and find a proper gift. However, this is not always the case. Sometimes money is more appreciated than a gift that the receiver does not need or cannot use. For example, elderly people who must live on a limited income may find a small gift of money as a wonderful present. For those who are uncomfortable giving cash, gift certificates to popular stores may serve as an equally acceptable gift.
Giving flowers can be a wonderful gift for both men and women. For occasions such as funerals and dinner parties, flowers are often required. When attending a dinner party, a host or hostess may not have the time to run off and find a vase for fresh-cut flowers brought by a thoughtful guest. Bringing the flowers in a prepared vase can save the host or hostess the trouble. Flowers may also be sent ahead of time in order to give the hostess or host time to arrange and display the flowers before the party begins. If a gift of flowers seems too feminine for a man to receive, a plant is another option the gift-giver may consider.
In some cases, the person throwing the party may specify  that no gift is needed or wanted. It is common sense that guests should abide  by the wishes of the host or hostess. Guests who ignore the host or hostess and bring a gift may appear rude. The giving of a gift in these situations will only embarrass the host or hostess and the other guests who honored the request of no gifts. Make sure that you are not one of the rule-breakers. Be sure to follow the host's or hostess's suggestion.

<question>:
Which of the following statements is true about Ms. Post?

<options>:
A She influenced people's behaviour.
B few people today know about her.
C Her column was about entertainment.
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>:
Emily Post was an American writer who became famous for writing the book on correct etiquette  for social behavior in the United States. Before that, she wrote several novels and short stories which sold moderately well in the early 1900s. Then a publisher asked Ms. Post to write a book on suggested etiquette. Many people during this time had  _ through the boom in the American economy just after World War I, but these people were not raised in "polite society"; therefore, they did not necessarily have the proper manners. Ms. Post's book was planned to help these new upper-middle class people pass smoothly into their new social circle. She wrote the book, and it became a great success. In fact, it continued to sell well for the next 20 years. Ms. Post began writing a weekly advice column for newspapers, and the column was published in papers across the country. She even had her own radio show for several years. Ms. Post died in 1960, but her book on etiquette is still published with occasional updates under the title "The Emily Post Book of Etiquette". Americans continue to turn to this book for advice on the proper behaviour in a variety of social situations.
One area in which people in the United States can count on words of wisdom from Ms. Post is in giving gifts. Everyone has to give gifts at some time or another, and Ms. Post explains just what to do in each situation. Whether the occasion is a birthday party for a friend,  , or coworker, there are some basic rules the gift-giver and the receiver should follow.
Giving money is a common concern among gift-givers. "When is it proper? When is it rude? Some people see a gift of money as a sign of a gift-giver who is too lazy to go out and find a proper gift. However, this is not always the case. Sometimes money is more appreciated than a gift that the receiver does not need or cannot use. For example, elderly people who must live on a limited income may find a small gift of money as a wonderful present. For those who are uncomfortable giving cash, gift certificates to popular stores may serve as an equally acceptable gift.
Giving flowers can be a wonderful gift for both men and women. For occasions such as funerals and dinner parties, flowers are often required. When attending a dinner party, a host or hostess may not have the time to run off and find a vase for fresh-cut flowers brought by a thoughtful guest. Bringing the flowers in a prepared vase can save the host or hostess the trouble. Flowers may also be sent ahead of time in order to give the hostess or host time to arrange and display the flowers before the party begins. If a gift of flowers seems too feminine for a man to receive, a plant is another option the gift-giver may consider.
In some cases, the person throwing the party may specify  that no gift is needed or wanted. It is common sense that guests should abide  by the wishes of the host or hostess. Guests who ignore the host or hostess and bring a gift may appear rude. The giving of a gift in these situations will only embarrass the host or hostess and the other guests who honored the request of no gifts. Make sure that you are not one of the rule-breakers. Be sure to follow the host's or hostess's suggestion.

<question>:
According to Ms. Post, who might appreciate money as a gift?

<options>:
A Acoworker
B A girfreind
C A grandparent
D No one

<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>:
Emily Post was an American writer who became famous for writing the book on correct etiquette  for social behavior in the United States. Before that, she wrote several novels and short stories which sold moderately well in the early 1900s. Then a publisher asked Ms. Post to write a book on suggested etiquette. Many people during this time had  _ through the boom in the American economy just after World War I, but these people were not raised in "polite society"; therefore, they did not necessarily have the proper manners. Ms. Post's book was planned to help these new upper-middle class people pass smoothly into their new social circle. She wrote the book, and it became a great success. In fact, it continued to sell well for the next 20 years. Ms. Post began writing a weekly advice column for newspapers, and the column was published in papers across the country. She even had her own radio show for several years. Ms. Post died in 1960, but her book on etiquette is still published with occasional updates under the title "The Emily Post Book of Etiquette". Americans continue to turn to this book for advice on the proper behaviour in a variety of social situations.
One area in which people in the United States can count on words of wisdom from Ms. Post is in giving gifts. Everyone has to give gifts at some time or another, and Ms. Post explains just what to do in each situation. Whether the occasion is a birthday party for a friend,  , or coworker, there are some basic rules the gift-giver and the receiver should follow.
Giving money is a common concern among gift-givers. "When is it proper? When is it rude? Some people see a gift of money as a sign of a gift-giver who is too lazy to go out and find a proper gift. However, this is not always the case. Sometimes money is more appreciated than a gift that the receiver does not need or cannot use. For example, elderly people who must live on a limited income may find a small gift of money as a wonderful present. For those who are uncomfortable giving cash, gift certificates to popular stores may serve as an equally acceptable gift.
Giving flowers can be a wonderful gift for both men and women. For occasions such as funerals and dinner parties, flowers are often required. When attending a dinner party, a host or hostess may not have the time to run off and find a vase for fresh-cut flowers brought by a thoughtful guest. Bringing the flowers in a prepared vase can save the host or hostess the trouble. Flowers may also be sent ahead of time in order to give the hostess or host time to arrange and display the flowers before the party begins. If a gift of flowers seems too feminine for a man to receive, a plant is another option the gift-giver may consider.
In some cases, the person throwing the party may specify  that no gift is needed or wanted. It is common sense that guests should abide  by the wishes of the host or hostess. Guests who ignore the host or hostess and bring a gift may appear rude. The giving of a gift in these situations will only embarrass the host or hostess and the other guests who honored the request of no gifts. Make sure that you are not one of the rule-breakers. Be sure to follow the host's or hostess's suggestion.

<question>:
What does the passage suggest as a good gift for a man instead of flowers?

<options>:
A Acard
B Food
C A plant
D 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>:
Emily Post was an American writer who became famous for writing the book on correct etiquette  for social behavior in the United States. Before that, she wrote several novels and short stories which sold moderately well in the early 1900s. Then a publisher asked Ms. Post to write a book on suggested etiquette. Many people during this time had  _ through the boom in the American economy just after World War I, but these people were not raised in "polite society"; therefore, they did not necessarily have the proper manners. Ms. Post's book was planned to help these new upper-middle class people pass smoothly into their new social circle. She wrote the book, and it became a great success. In fact, it continued to sell well for the next 20 years. Ms. Post began writing a weekly advice column for newspapers, and the column was published in papers across the country. She even had her own radio show for several years. Ms. Post died in 1960, but her book on etiquette is still published with occasional updates under the title "The Emily Post Book of Etiquette". Americans continue to turn to this book for advice on the proper behaviour in a variety of social situations.
One area in which people in the United States can count on words of wisdom from Ms. Post is in giving gifts. Everyone has to give gifts at some time or another, and Ms. Post explains just what to do in each situation. Whether the occasion is a birthday party for a friend,  , or coworker, there are some basic rules the gift-giver and the receiver should follow.
Giving money is a common concern among gift-givers. "When is it proper? When is it rude? Some people see a gift of money as a sign of a gift-giver who is too lazy to go out and find a proper gift. However, this is not always the case. Sometimes money is more appreciated than a gift that the receiver does not need or cannot use. For example, elderly people who must live on a limited income may find a small gift of money as a wonderful present. For those who are uncomfortable giving cash, gift certificates to popular stores may serve as an equally acceptable gift.
Giving flowers can be a wonderful gift for both men and women. For occasions such as funerals and dinner parties, flowers are often required. When attending a dinner party, a host or hostess may not have the time to run off and find a vase for fresh-cut flowers brought by a thoughtful guest. Bringing the flowers in a prepared vase can save the host or hostess the trouble. Flowers may also be sent ahead of time in order to give the hostess or host time to arrange and display the flowers before the party begins. If a gift of flowers seems too feminine for a man to receive, a plant is another option the gift-giver may consider.
In some cases, the person throwing the party may specify  that no gift is needed or wanted. It is common sense that guests should abide  by the wishes of the host or hostess. Guests who ignore the host or hostess and bring a gift may appear rude. The giving of a gift in these situations will only embarrass the host or hostess and the other guests who honored the request of no gifts. Make sure that you are not one of the rule-breakers. Be sure to follow the host's or hostess's suggestion.

<question>:
The passage says that when a hostess or host requests no gifts be given,   _  .

<options>:
A ask them again.
B don't give one.
C one should be given anyway
D spend less than five dollars.

<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>:
Nineteen-year-old Christopher Paolini has always loved adventure books. In fact, he plotted out his first book, Eragon, when he was just fifteen!Eragon is selling more copies than most of the Harry Potter books. A reporter from Who's News talked to this young author about his books and how he ended up being one of the best-selling authors of all time!
Reporter :  _
Christopher Paolini (CP): I love fantasy. I love the sense of awe   and wonder that you always get at the end of a great book . Eragon was an attempt to express  _ . When I was about twelve, I read a book called Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher. It's about a young boy who went into a mysterious shop and bought a dragon egg that ends up hatching. It stuck in my head. Eragon was an attempt to see what I could do with the idea myself.
Reporter : Where else do you get your idea?
CP: I'm definitely influenced by authors who have a fairly inventive use of language, imaginative worlds and a sense of wonder--authors who write about things that other people don't.
Reporter : What was the hardest thing about writing Eragon?
CP: Probably the editing   because I wasn't used to it. It was a kind of shock doing it. But also I had to learn a huge amount about grammar and commas and other things I'd never paid much attention to before. I'd say that editing and writing are pretty much equal in difficulty. My raw writing is a lot more professional now than it ever was before because of everything I learned through the editing process.
Reporter : How do you avoid becoming frustrated with the writing process?
CP: Write about what you enjoy the most or what touches you the most; otherwise you'll never be able to survive a book-length project.
Reporter : Anything else you'd like to share with our readers?
CP: Before I wrote Eragon, I spent an entire month plotting out the entire story so I wasn't writing blindly. That helps. I really poured my heart and soul into it. It's not just an adventure story: it is about Eragon trying to work out who we are, why we are here and how we can live honorably.

<question>:
The reporter's first question is most likely to be "   _  ".

<options>:
A What's the most interesting thing about Eragon?
B How long did it take you to write Eragon?
C How has your writing improved after Eragon?
D What inspired you to write Eragon?

<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>:
Nineteen-year-old Christopher Paolini has always loved adventure books. In fact, he plotted out his first book, Eragon, when he was just fifteen!Eragon is selling more copies than most of the Harry Potter books. A reporter from Who's News talked to this young author about his books and how he ended up being one of the best-selling authors of all time!
Reporter :  _
Christopher Paolini (CP): I love fantasy. I love the sense of awe   and wonder that you always get at the end of a great book . Eragon was an attempt to express  _ . When I was about twelve, I read a book called Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher. It's about a young boy who went into a mysterious shop and bought a dragon egg that ends up hatching. It stuck in my head. Eragon was an attempt to see what I could do with the idea myself.
Reporter : Where else do you get your idea?
CP: I'm definitely influenced by authors who have a fairly inventive use of language, imaginative worlds and a sense of wonder--authors who write about things that other people don't.
Reporter : What was the hardest thing about writing Eragon?
CP: Probably the editing   because I wasn't used to it. It was a kind of shock doing it. But also I had to learn a huge amount about grammar and commas and other things I'd never paid much attention to before. I'd say that editing and writing are pretty much equal in difficulty. My raw writing is a lot more professional now than it ever was before because of everything I learned through the editing process.
Reporter : How do you avoid becoming frustrated with the writing process?
CP: Write about what you enjoy the most or what touches you the most; otherwise you'll never be able to survive a book-length project.
Reporter : Anything else you'd like to share with our readers?
CP: Before I wrote Eragon, I spent an entire month plotting out the entire story so I wasn't writing blindly. That helps. I really poured my heart and soul into it. It's not just an adventure story: it is about Eragon trying to work out who we are, why we are here and how we can live honorably.

<question>:
What does Paolini find as difficult as writing?

<options>:
A Plotting out the story.
B Grammar and commas.
C The editing process.
D The creative use of language.

<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>:
Nineteen-year-old Christopher Paolini has always loved adventure books. In fact, he plotted out his first book, Eragon, when he was just fifteen!Eragon is selling more copies than most of the Harry Potter books. A reporter from Who's News talked to this young author about his books and how he ended up being one of the best-selling authors of all time!
Reporter :  _
Christopher Paolini (CP): I love fantasy. I love the sense of awe   and wonder that you always get at the end of a great book . Eragon was an attempt to express  _ . When I was about twelve, I read a book called Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher. It's about a young boy who went into a mysterious shop and bought a dragon egg that ends up hatching. It stuck in my head. Eragon was an attempt to see what I could do with the idea myself.
Reporter : Where else do you get your idea?
CP: I'm definitely influenced by authors who have a fairly inventive use of language, imaginative worlds and a sense of wonder--authors who write about things that other people don't.
Reporter : What was the hardest thing about writing Eragon?
CP: Probably the editing   because I wasn't used to it. It was a kind of shock doing it. But also I had to learn a huge amount about grammar and commas and other things I'd never paid much attention to before. I'd say that editing and writing are pretty much equal in difficulty. My raw writing is a lot more professional now than it ever was before because of everything I learned through the editing process.
Reporter : How do you avoid becoming frustrated with the writing process?
CP: Write about what you enjoy the most or what touches you the most; otherwise you'll never be able to survive a book-length project.
Reporter : Anything else you'd like to share with our readers?
CP: Before I wrote Eragon, I spent an entire month plotting out the entire story so I wasn't writing blindly. That helps. I really poured my heart and soul into it. It's not just an adventure story: it is about Eragon trying to work out who we are, why we are here and how we can live honorably.

<question>:
Which of the following BEST indicates Paolini devoted himself completely to writing Eragon?

<options>:
A "Write about what you enjoy the most or what touches you the most."
B "Eragon was an attempt to see what I could do with the idea myself."
C "I spent an entire month plotting out the entire story."
D "I really poured my heart and soul into it."

<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>:
Le Havre (2011)
Time: Oct.21, 23-25
Venue: China National Film Museum
Price: 40 yuan
Le Havre is a comedy-drama. It centers on a shoeshiner who takes pity on an immigrant child in the French port city Le Havre. He tries to save him by inviting him to his home. The film premiered  in competition at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, where it received the FIPRESCI Prize.
Mia et le Migou (2008)
Time: Oct. 29
Venue: China Film Archive
Price: to be announced
Also known as Mia and the Migoo, this animated film describes the adventure of a young girl named Mia. Motivated by a premonition, Mia sets out on a journey across mountains and jungles to search for her father. The film won the European Film Award for Best Animated Feature. Director Jacques-Remy Girerd will also show up at China Film Archive.
Le Voyage dans la Lune (1902)
Time: Oct. 22, 24-25
Venue: China National Film Museum
Price: 20 yuan
Also known as A Trip to the Moon, this silent movie was inspired by the French novels From the Earth to the Moon and Around the Moon, by Jules Verne. It follows a group of astronomers who travel to the moon and explore it. They meet lunar inhabitants and capture one before returning to Earth.
Find schedule and ticket information about the French movie panorama at http://www. gewara.com/
The China Film Archive will also present a short lecture before each French movie on how to understand it.

<question>:
If you are free on Oct.29, which venue would you like to visit?

<options>:
A China Film Archive
B China National Film Museum
C China Film Museum
D International Cinema

<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>:
Le Havre (2011)
Time: Oct.21, 23-25
Venue: China National Film Museum
Price: 40 yuan
Le Havre is a comedy-drama. It centers on a shoeshiner who takes pity on an immigrant child in the French port city Le Havre. He tries to save him by inviting him to his home. The film premiered  in competition at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, where it received the FIPRESCI Prize.
Mia et le Migou (2008)
Time: Oct. 29
Venue: China Film Archive
Price: to be announced
Also known as Mia and the Migoo, this animated film describes the adventure of a young girl named Mia. Motivated by a premonition, Mia sets out on a journey across mountains and jungles to search for her father. The film won the European Film Award for Best Animated Feature. Director Jacques-Remy Girerd will also show up at China Film Archive.
Le Voyage dans la Lune (1902)
Time: Oct. 22, 24-25
Venue: China National Film Museum
Price: 20 yuan
Also known as A Trip to the Moon, this silent movie was inspired by the French novels From the Earth to the Moon and Around the Moon, by Jules Verne. It follows a group of astronomers who travel to the moon and explore it. They meet lunar inhabitants and capture one before returning to Earth.
Find schedule and ticket information about the French movie panorama at http://www. gewara.com/
The China Film Archive will also present a short lecture before each French movie on how to understand it.

<question>:
On which day can you see the film whose theme is about adventure ?

<options>:
A Oct.21
B Oct.23
C Oct.25
D Oct. 29

<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>:
Le Havre (2011)
Time: Oct.21, 23-25
Venue: China National Film Museum
Price: 40 yuan
Le Havre is a comedy-drama. It centers on a shoeshiner who takes pity on an immigrant child in the French port city Le Havre. He tries to save him by inviting him to his home. The film premiered  in competition at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, where it received the FIPRESCI Prize.
Mia et le Migou (2008)
Time: Oct. 29
Venue: China Film Archive
Price: to be announced
Also known as Mia and the Migoo, this animated film describes the adventure of a young girl named Mia. Motivated by a premonition, Mia sets out on a journey across mountains and jungles to search for her father. The film won the European Film Award for Best Animated Feature. Director Jacques-Remy Girerd will also show up at China Film Archive.
Le Voyage dans la Lune (1902)
Time: Oct. 22, 24-25
Venue: China National Film Museum
Price: 20 yuan
Also known as A Trip to the Moon, this silent movie was inspired by the French novels From the Earth to the Moon and Around the Moon, by Jules Verne. It follows a group of astronomers who travel to the moon and explore it. They meet lunar inhabitants and capture one before returning to Earth.
Find schedule and ticket information about the French movie panorama at http://www. gewara.com/
The China Film Archive will also present a short lecture before each French movie on how to understand it.

<question>:
Where can you find the passage most likely?

<options>:
A Newspaper
B Magazine
C Textbook
D Science fiction

<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>:
Americans are a strange people. They work like mad, then give away much of what they earn. They play until they are exhausted, and call this a vacation. They live to think of themselves as hard-hearted business men, yet _ . They have the biggest of nearly everything including government, motor cars and debts. Yet they like to think of themselves as little people, average men, and they would like to cut everything down to their own size. They show off their tall buildings, high mountains, long rivers, big state, the best country, the best world, the best heaven. Yet they also have the most traffic deaths, the most waste, and the most liars.
When they meet, they are always telling each other, "Take it easy," then they rush off like crazy in opposite directions. They play games as if they were fighting a war, and fight wars as if playing a game. They marry more, and go broke more often. They love children, animals, mother, work, excitement, noise, nature, television shows, comedy, high pace, sports, the underdog, the hero, the flag, Christmas, jazz, shapely women and muscular men, classical recordings, crowds, comics, cigarettes, warm houses in winter and cool ones in summer, thick beefsteaks, coffee, ice cream, informal dress, plenty of running water, do-it-yourself, and a working week limited to forty hours or less.
They crowd their highways with cars while complaining about the traffic, troop to movies and television while blaming the quality and the advertisements, go to church but don't care much for sermons  , and drink too much in the hope of relaxing--only to find themselves drunk into even bigger dreams.
There is of course, no typical   American. But if you added them all together and then divided by 226, 000, 000 they would look something like what this chapter has tried to describe.

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

<options>:
A The Americans.
B Life in America.
C Strange people.
D Great America

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
Americans are a strange people. They work like mad, then give away much of what they earn. They play until they are exhausted, and call this a vacation. They live to think of themselves as hard-hearted business men, yet _ . They have the biggest of nearly everything including government, motor cars and debts. Yet they like to think of themselves as little people, average men, and they would like to cut everything down to their own size. They show off their tall buildings, high mountains, long rivers, big state, the best country, the best world, the best heaven. Yet they also have the most traffic deaths, the most waste, and the most liars.
When they meet, they are always telling each other, "Take it easy," then they rush off like crazy in opposite directions. They play games as if they were fighting a war, and fight wars as if playing a game. They marry more, and go broke more often. They love children, animals, mother, work, excitement, noise, nature, television shows, comedy, high pace, sports, the underdog, the hero, the flag, Christmas, jazz, shapely women and muscular men, classical recordings, crowds, comics, cigarettes, warm houses in winter and cool ones in summer, thick beefsteaks, coffee, ice cream, informal dress, plenty of running water, do-it-yourself, and a working week limited to forty hours or less.
They crowd their highways with cars while complaining about the traffic, troop to movies and television while blaming the quality and the advertisements, go to church but don't care much for sermons  , and drink too much in the hope of relaxing--only to find themselves drunk into even bigger dreams.
There is of course, no typical   American. But if you added them all together and then divided by 226, 000, 000 they would look something like what this chapter has tried to describe.

<question>:
Which one of the following is probably NOT what the Americans love?

<options>:
A noise
B advertisement
C smoking
D fresh water

<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>:
Americans are a strange people. They work like mad, then give away much of what they earn. They play until they are exhausted, and call this a vacation. They live to think of themselves as hard-hearted business men, yet _ . They have the biggest of nearly everything including government, motor cars and debts. Yet they like to think of themselves as little people, average men, and they would like to cut everything down to their own size. They show off their tall buildings, high mountains, long rivers, big state, the best country, the best world, the best heaven. Yet they also have the most traffic deaths, the most waste, and the most liars.
When they meet, they are always telling each other, "Take it easy," then they rush off like crazy in opposite directions. They play games as if they were fighting a war, and fight wars as if playing a game. They marry more, and go broke more often. They love children, animals, mother, work, excitement, noise, nature, television shows, comedy, high pace, sports, the underdog, the hero, the flag, Christmas, jazz, shapely women and muscular men, classical recordings, crowds, comics, cigarettes, warm houses in winter and cool ones in summer, thick beefsteaks, coffee, ice cream, informal dress, plenty of running water, do-it-yourself, and a working week limited to forty hours or less.
They crowd their highways with cars while complaining about the traffic, troop to movies and television while blaming the quality and the advertisements, go to church but don't care much for sermons  , and drink too much in the hope of relaxing--only to find themselves drunk into even bigger dreams.
There is of course, no typical   American. But if you added them all together and then divided by 226, 000, 000 they would look something like what this chapter has tried to describe.

<question>:
In what way did the author write this passage?

<options>:
A By comparison.
B By giving examples.
C By experimenting.
D By telling stories.

<answer>: