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 hated dinner parties. But I decided to give them another _ because I'm in London. And my friend Mallery invited me. And because dinner parties in London are very different from those back in New York. There, "I'm having a dinner party" means "I'm booking a table for 12 at a restaurant you can't afford and we'll be sharing the cheque evenly, no matter what you eat."
Worse, in Manhattan there is always someone who leaves before the bill arrives. They'll throw down cash, half of what they owe, and then people like me, who don't drink, end up paying even more. But if I try to use the same trick, the hostess will shout "Where are you going?" And it's not like I can say I have somewhere to go : everyone knows I have nowhere to go.
But in London, dinner parties are in people's homes. Not only that, the guests are an interesting mix. The last time I went to one, the guests were from France, India, Denmark and Nigeria; it was like a gathering at the United Nations. In New York, the mix is less striking. It's like a gathering at Bloomingdale's, a well-known department store.
For New Yorkers, talking about other parts of the world means Brooklyn and Queens in New York. But at Mallery's, when I said that I had been to Myanmar recently, people knew where it was. In New York people would think it was a usual new club.

<question>:
What does the author dislike most about dinner parties in New York?

<options>:
A There is a strange mix of people.
B The restaurant are expensive.
C The bill is not fairly shared.
D People have to pay cash.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
I hated dinner parties. But I decided to give them another _ because I'm in London. And my friend Mallery invited me. And because dinner parties in London are very different from those back in New York. There, "I'm having a dinner party" means "I'm booking a table for 12 at a restaurant you can't afford and we'll be sharing the cheque evenly, no matter what you eat."
Worse, in Manhattan there is always someone who leaves before the bill arrives. They'll throw down cash, half of what they owe, and then people like me, who don't drink, end up paying even more. But if I try to use the same trick, the hostess will shout "Where are you going?" And it's not like I can say I have somewhere to go : everyone knows I have nowhere to go.
But in London, dinner parties are in people's homes. Not only that, the guests are an interesting mix. The last time I went to one, the guests were from France, India, Denmark and Nigeria; it was like a gathering at the United Nations. In New York, the mix is less striking. It's like a gathering at Bloomingdale's, a well-known department store.
For New Yorkers, talking about other parts of the world means Brooklyn and Queens in New York. But at Mallery's, when I said that I had been to Myanmar recently, people knew where it was. In New York people would think it was a usual new club.

<question>:
What does the author think of the parties in London?

<options>:
A A bit unusual.
B Full of tricks.
C Less costly.
D More interesting.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
I hated dinner parties. But I decided to give them another _ because I'm in London. And my friend Mallery invited me. And because dinner parties in London are very different from those back in New York. There, "I'm having a dinner party" means "I'm booking a table for 12 at a restaurant you can't afford and we'll be sharing the cheque evenly, no matter what you eat."
Worse, in Manhattan there is always someone who leaves before the bill arrives. They'll throw down cash, half of what they owe, and then people like me, who don't drink, end up paying even more. But if I try to use the same trick, the hostess will shout "Where are you going?" And it's not like I can say I have somewhere to go : everyone knows I have nowhere to go.
But in London, dinner parties are in people's homes. Not only that, the guests are an interesting mix. The last time I went to one, the guests were from France, India, Denmark and Nigeria; it was like a gathering at the United Nations. In New York, the mix is less striking. It's like a gathering at Bloomingdale's, a well-known department store.
For New Yorkers, talking about other parts of the world means Brooklyn and Queens in New York. But at Mallery's, when I said that I had been to Myanmar recently, people knew where it was. In New York people would think it was a usual new club.

<question>:
What is the author's opinion of some New Yorkers from her experience?

<options>:
A Easygoing..
B Self-centred.
C Generous.
D Conservative.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
I hated dinner parties. But I decided to give them another _ because I'm in London. And my friend Mallery invited me. And because dinner parties in London are very different from those back in New York. There, "I'm having a dinner party" means "I'm booking a table for 12 at a restaurant you can't afford and we'll be sharing the cheque evenly, no matter what you eat."
Worse, in Manhattan there is always someone who leaves before the bill arrives. They'll throw down cash, half of what they owe, and then people like me, who don't drink, end up paying even more. But if I try to use the same trick, the hostess will shout "Where are you going?" And it's not like I can say I have somewhere to go : everyone knows I have nowhere to go.
But in London, dinner parties are in people's homes. Not only that, the guests are an interesting mix. The last time I went to one, the guests were from France, India, Denmark and Nigeria; it was like a gathering at the United Nations. In New York, the mix is less striking. It's like a gathering at Bloomingdale's, a well-known department store.
For New Yorkers, talking about other parts of the world means Brooklyn and Queens in New York. But at Mallery's, when I said that I had been to Myanmar recently, people knew where it was. In New York people would think it was a usual new club.

<question>:
What is the main idea of this article?

<options>:
A The author hated dinner parties.
B The author prefer dinner parties in London to those in New York.
C The difference between London and New York.
D Mallery invited the author to a party.

<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 Pew report---which was based on surveys carried out in Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Greece, Poland and the Czech Republic --- concluded that the European Union was " the new sick man of Europe".
The percentage of Europeans with a favorable view of the EU has plunged from 60 percent last year to 45 percent now.
The UK may be considered the most Eurosceptic country, but its support for the union has barely changed in the past 12 months, slipping only two points to 43 percent.
By contrast, France's backing for the EU has slipped sharply, from 60 percent last year to 41 percent today.
On the question of whether to remain in the EU, 46 percent of the British want to leave the union and surprisingly, the same percentage went to stay.
The Pew report's authors said, "The long-drawn economic crisis has created bad forces that are pulling European public opinion apart, separating the French from the Germans and Germans from everyone else."
They added, "The effort over the past half century to create a more united Europe is now the main disaster of the euro crisis. The European project now stands in a bad reputation across much of Europe."
The only European leader rated highly by their own voters was the German Chancellor Angela Merkel, with 74 percent voters in favor of her.
Prime Minister David Cameron was the next highest with a positive score of 37 percent among the British public, although he can take some comfort from the fact that 58 percent of Poles and half of all French people think he is doing a good job.
In spite of the dark economic future and growing doubt of the EU, there were strong majorities of more than 60 percent in favor of keeping the euro in the five countries surveyed that use the single currency.

<question>:
Which of the following is TRUE about the recent Pew report?

<options>:
A The UK has the smallest number of people against the EU.
B There's a slight change of the UK's support for the EU.
C More than half the Germans raise doubt about the EU.
D A vast majority of French people are in favor of the EU.

<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 Pew report---which was based on surveys carried out in Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Greece, Poland and the Czech Republic --- concluded that the European Union was " the new sick man of Europe".
The percentage of Europeans with a favorable view of the EU has plunged from 60 percent last year to 45 percent now.
The UK may be considered the most Eurosceptic country, but its support for the union has barely changed in the past 12 months, slipping only two points to 43 percent.
By contrast, France's backing for the EU has slipped sharply, from 60 percent last year to 41 percent today.
On the question of whether to remain in the EU, 46 percent of the British want to leave the union and surprisingly, the same percentage went to stay.
The Pew report's authors said, "The long-drawn economic crisis has created bad forces that are pulling European public opinion apart, separating the French from the Germans and Germans from everyone else."
They added, "The effort over the past half century to create a more united Europe is now the main disaster of the euro crisis. The European project now stands in a bad reputation across much of Europe."
The only European leader rated highly by their own voters was the German Chancellor Angela Merkel, with 74 percent voters in favor of her.
Prime Minister David Cameron was the next highest with a positive score of 37 percent among the British public, although he can take some comfort from the fact that 58 percent of Poles and half of all French people think he is doing a good job.
In spite of the dark economic future and growing doubt of the EU, there were strong majorities of more than 60 percent in favor of keeping the euro in the five countries surveyed that use the single currency.

<question>:
As to whether to remain in the EU,   _  .

<options>:
A The British are divided equally
B few British want to stay
C half British want to leave
D many British don't care about 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>:
The Pew report---which was based on surveys carried out in Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Greece, Poland and the Czech Republic --- concluded that the European Union was " the new sick man of Europe".
The percentage of Europeans with a favorable view of the EU has plunged from 60 percent last year to 45 percent now.
The UK may be considered the most Eurosceptic country, but its support for the union has barely changed in the past 12 months, slipping only two points to 43 percent.
By contrast, France's backing for the EU has slipped sharply, from 60 percent last year to 41 percent today.
On the question of whether to remain in the EU, 46 percent of the British want to leave the union and surprisingly, the same percentage went to stay.
The Pew report's authors said, "The long-drawn economic crisis has created bad forces that are pulling European public opinion apart, separating the French from the Germans and Germans from everyone else."
They added, "The effort over the past half century to create a more united Europe is now the main disaster of the euro crisis. The European project now stands in a bad reputation across much of Europe."
The only European leader rated highly by their own voters was the German Chancellor Angela Merkel, with 74 percent voters in favor of her.
Prime Minister David Cameron was the next highest with a positive score of 37 percent among the British public, although he can take some comfort from the fact that 58 percent of Poles and half of all French people think he is doing a good job.
In spite of the dark economic future and growing doubt of the EU, there were strong majorities of more than 60 percent in favor of keeping the euro in the five countries surveyed that use the single currency.

<question>:
What's the Pew report's authors' attitude towards the relation between France and Germany?

<options>:
A Enthusiastic.
B Optimistic.
C Negative.
D Neutral.

<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 Pew report---which was based on surveys carried out in Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Greece, Poland and the Czech Republic --- concluded that the European Union was " the new sick man of Europe".
The percentage of Europeans with a favorable view of the EU has plunged from 60 percent last year to 45 percent now.
The UK may be considered the most Eurosceptic country, but its support for the union has barely changed in the past 12 months, slipping only two points to 43 percent.
By contrast, France's backing for the EU has slipped sharply, from 60 percent last year to 41 percent today.
On the question of whether to remain in the EU, 46 percent of the British want to leave the union and surprisingly, the same percentage went to stay.
The Pew report's authors said, "The long-drawn economic crisis has created bad forces that are pulling European public opinion apart, separating the French from the Germans and Germans from everyone else."
They added, "The effort over the past half century to create a more united Europe is now the main disaster of the euro crisis. The European project now stands in a bad reputation across much of Europe."
The only European leader rated highly by their own voters was the German Chancellor Angela Merkel, with 74 percent voters in favor of her.
Prime Minister David Cameron was the next highest with a positive score of 37 percent among the British public, although he can take some comfort from the fact that 58 percent of Poles and half of all French people think he is doing a good job.
In spite of the dark economic future and growing doubt of the EU, there were strong majorities of more than 60 percent in favor of keeping the euro in the five countries surveyed that use the single currency.

<question>:
Why does Prim Minister David Cameron feel a little bit comfortable?

<options>:
A Only a score of 37 percent of Britons go against him.
B Many of the Poles and French think well of him.
C More than 60 percent of the Europeans are in favor of keeping the euro.
D Angela Merkel has 74 percent voters supporting her.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
I never got along with Dad. But when he was dying. I set off for Nebraska to be with him and my family. I stopped for the night at a hotel with a pool, hoping it would relax me.
The pool area was empty as I walked into the still water. A man in a bathing suit appeared. He sat on the edge of the pool with his legs moving up and down in the water. He had dark hair and deep brown eyes and smiled. "Where are you going?" he asked. When I told him about my father, he asked how we got along. I tried to change the subject, but then for some reason, I told him everything.
Finally the man said, "Even with all the trouble, remember, your father still loves you." All at once, warm and clear childhood memories came flooding back: Dad running alongside my wobbling bicycle, the proud hug he gave me at my high school graduation, his laugh when I caught him off guard with a tickle . "Yes, I know he does, " I heard myself say. And for the first time in years I believed it. The man left, leaving me alone with my comforting thoughts.
Back in my room, as I went to bed, I decided it was time to forgive my father. Then I wished he'd forgive me too. The phone bell woke me up at 3 am. My sister's voice sent a shiver through me: Dad had just died. I had wanted to see him and make peace. But as sadness was beginning to surround me, I remembered that the man by the pool had already brought Dad and me together.

<question>:
From the passage we learn that the author   _

<options>:
A didn't know his father was seriously ill
B always thought highly of his father
C lived in Nebraska far away from his family
D was going to see his father

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
I never got along with Dad. But when he was dying. I set off for Nebraska to be with him and my family. I stopped for the night at a hotel with a pool, hoping it would relax me.
The pool area was empty as I walked into the still water. A man in a bathing suit appeared. He sat on the edge of the pool with his legs moving up and down in the water. He had dark hair and deep brown eyes and smiled. "Where are you going?" he asked. When I told him about my father, he asked how we got along. I tried to change the subject, but then for some reason, I told him everything.
Finally the man said, "Even with all the trouble, remember, your father still loves you." All at once, warm and clear childhood memories came flooding back: Dad running alongside my wobbling bicycle, the proud hug he gave me at my high school graduation, his laugh when I caught him off guard with a tickle . "Yes, I know he does, " I heard myself say. And for the first time in years I believed it. The man left, leaving me alone with my comforting thoughts.
Back in my room, as I went to bed, I decided it was time to forgive my father. Then I wished he'd forgive me too. The phone bell woke me up at 3 am. My sister's voice sent a shiver through me: Dad had just died. I had wanted to see him and make peace. But as sadness was beginning to surround me, I remembered that the man by the pool had already brought Dad and me together.

<question>:
When the author was in the pool,   _

<options>:
A many other people were there too
B he talked a lot with the man by the pool
C he greeted the may by the pool first
D the man by the pool told him everything about his family

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
I never got along with Dad. But when he was dying. I set off for Nebraska to be with him and my family. I stopped for the night at a hotel with a pool, hoping it would relax me.
The pool area was empty as I walked into the still water. A man in a bathing suit appeared. He sat on the edge of the pool with his legs moving up and down in the water. He had dark hair and deep brown eyes and smiled. "Where are you going?" he asked. When I told him about my father, he asked how we got along. I tried to change the subject, but then for some reason, I told him everything.
Finally the man said, "Even with all the trouble, remember, your father still loves you." All at once, warm and clear childhood memories came flooding back: Dad running alongside my wobbling bicycle, the proud hug he gave me at my high school graduation, his laugh when I caught him off guard with a tickle . "Yes, I know he does, " I heard myself say. And for the first time in years I believed it. The man left, leaving me alone with my comforting thoughts.
Back in my room, as I went to bed, I decided it was time to forgive my father. Then I wished he'd forgive me too. The phone bell woke me up at 3 am. My sister's voice sent a shiver through me: Dad had just died. I had wanted to see him and make peace. But as sadness was beginning to surround me, I remembered that the man by the pool had already brought Dad and me together.

<question>:
What made the author change his original idea about his father?

<options>:
A That he was reminded that his father actually loved him
B That the man by the pool mentioned his interesting childhood
C That he remembered his father had taught him to ride a bike
D That he knew his father would leave him forever

<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>:
How Much to Tip
You're out to dinner. The food is delicious and the service is fine. You decide to leave a big fat tip. Why? The answer may not be as simple as you think.
Tipping, psychologists have found, is not just about service. Instead, studies have shown that tipping can be affected by psychological reactions to a series of different factors from the waiter's choice of words, to how they carry themselves while taking orders, to the bill's total. Even how much waiters remind customers of themselves can determine how much change they pocket by the end of the night.
"Studies before have shown that mimicry   brings into positive feelings for the mimicker," wrote Rick van Baaren, a social psychology professor. "These studies show that people who are being mimicked become more generous toward the person who mimics them."
So Rick van Baaren divided 59 waiters into two groups. He requested that half serve with a phrase such as, "Coming up!" Those in the other half were instructed to repeat the orders and preferences back to the customers. Rick van Baaren then compared their take-home. The results were clear -- it pays to mimic your customer. The copycat  waiters earned almost double the amount of tips to the other group.
Leonard Green and Joel Myerson, psychologists at Washington University in St. Louis, found the generosity of a tipper may be limited by his bill. After research on the 1,000 tips left for waiters, cabdrivers, hair stylists, they found tip percentages in these three areas dropped as customers' bills went up. In fact, tip percentages appear to plateau   when bills topped $100 and a bill for $200 made the worker gain no bigger percentage tip than a bill for $100.
"That's also a point of tipping," Green says. "You have to give a little extra to the cab driver for being there to pick you up and something to the waiter for being there to serve you. If they weren't there, you'd never get any service. So part of the idea of a tip is for just being there."

<question>:
Apart from service, how many other factors affecting the customers' tipping are mentioned in the passage?

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

<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>:
How Much to Tip
You're out to dinner. The food is delicious and the service is fine. You decide to leave a big fat tip. Why? The answer may not be as simple as you think.
Tipping, psychologists have found, is not just about service. Instead, studies have shown that tipping can be affected by psychological reactions to a series of different factors from the waiter's choice of words, to how they carry themselves while taking orders, to the bill's total. Even how much waiters remind customers of themselves can determine how much change they pocket by the end of the night.
"Studies before have shown that mimicry   brings into positive feelings for the mimicker," wrote Rick van Baaren, a social psychology professor. "These studies show that people who are being mimicked become more generous toward the person who mimics them."
So Rick van Baaren divided 59 waiters into two groups. He requested that half serve with a phrase such as, "Coming up!" Those in the other half were instructed to repeat the orders and preferences back to the customers. Rick van Baaren then compared their take-home. The results were clear -- it pays to mimic your customer. The copycat  waiters earned almost double the amount of tips to the other group.
Leonard Green and Joel Myerson, psychologists at Washington University in St. Louis, found the generosity of a tipper may be limited by his bill. After research on the 1,000 tips left for waiters, cabdrivers, hair stylists, they found tip percentages in these three areas dropped as customers' bills went up. In fact, tip percentages appear to plateau   when bills topped $100 and a bill for $200 made the worker gain no bigger percentage tip than a bill for $100.
"That's also a point of tipping," Green says. "You have to give a little extra to the cab driver for being there to pick you up and something to the waiter for being there to serve you. If they weren't there, you'd never get any service. So part of the idea of a tip is for just being there."

<question>:
These studies show that   _  .

<options>:
A tipping can be affected by physical reactions to many different waiter's factors
B people who are being mimicked usually tip less to the person who mimics them
C the mimic waiters can get almost twice as much money as the other group
D mimicry makes the mimicker feel bad

<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>:
How Much to Tip
You're out to dinner. The food is delicious and the service is fine. You decide to leave a big fat tip. Why? The answer may not be as simple as you think.
Tipping, psychologists have found, is not just about service. Instead, studies have shown that tipping can be affected by psychological reactions to a series of different factors from the waiter's choice of words, to how they carry themselves while taking orders, to the bill's total. Even how much waiters remind customers of themselves can determine how much change they pocket by the end of the night.
"Studies before have shown that mimicry   brings into positive feelings for the mimicker," wrote Rick van Baaren, a social psychology professor. "These studies show that people who are being mimicked become more generous toward the person who mimics them."
So Rick van Baaren divided 59 waiters into two groups. He requested that half serve with a phrase such as, "Coming up!" Those in the other half were instructed to repeat the orders and preferences back to the customers. Rick van Baaren then compared their take-home. The results were clear -- it pays to mimic your customer. The copycat  waiters earned almost double the amount of tips to the other group.
Leonard Green and Joel Myerson, psychologists at Washington University in St. Louis, found the generosity of a tipper may be limited by his bill. After research on the 1,000 tips left for waiters, cabdrivers, hair stylists, they found tip percentages in these three areas dropped as customers' bills went up. In fact, tip percentages appear to plateau   when bills topped $100 and a bill for $200 made the worker gain no bigger percentage tip than a bill for $100.
"That's also a point of tipping," Green says. "You have to give a little extra to the cab driver for being there to pick you up and something to the waiter for being there to serve you. If they weren't there, you'd never get any service. So part of the idea of a tip is for just being there."

<question>:
We know from the passage that the writer seems to   _  .

<options>:
A object to Mr. Green's idea about tipping
B think part of Mr. Green's explanation is reasonable
C give his generous tip to waiters very often
D support the opinions of Mr. Green and Rick van Baaren about tipping

<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>:
Most people think of zoos as safe heavens for animals, where problems such as difficulty finding food and avoiding predators   don't exist. Therefore, animals in zoos should live to a ripe old age.
But that may not be true for the largest land animals on earth. Scientists have known that elephants in zoos often suffer from poor health. They develop diseases and they are even unable to have babies.
To learn more about how captivity   affects elephants, a team of international scientists compared the lifespans   of the zoo-born elephants with the lifespans of thousands of wild elephants. They also compared some Asian elephants living in zoos with some Asian elephants which work in logging camp  , over almost the same time period.
The team found that elephants born in zoos lived an average of 16.9 years, but elephants that died of natural causes lived an average of 56 years. Asian elephants followed a similar pattern. In zoos, they lived 18.9 years, while those in the logging camp lived 41.7 years.
Scientists don't yet know why wild elephants seem to live so much better than their zoo-raised counterparts  . Georgia Mason, a biologist at the University of Guelph in Canada, who led the study, thinks stress and obesity   may be to blame. Zoo elephants don't get the same kind of exercise they would in the wild. Elephants' social lives are also much different in zoos than in the wild, where they live in large family groups.

<question>:
Most people believe that  _  .

<options>:
A animals in zoos should live a longer life
B zoos are not good for animals to live in
C zoos are not suitable for large animals
D captivity can affect animals in many ways

<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>:
Most people think of zoos as safe heavens for animals, where problems such as difficulty finding food and avoiding predators   don't exist. Therefore, animals in zoos should live to a ripe old age.
But that may not be true for the largest land animals on earth. Scientists have known that elephants in zoos often suffer from poor health. They develop diseases and they are even unable to have babies.
To learn more about how captivity   affects elephants, a team of international scientists compared the lifespans   of the zoo-born elephants with the lifespans of thousands of wild elephants. They also compared some Asian elephants living in zoos with some Asian elephants which work in logging camp  , over almost the same time period.
The team found that elephants born in zoos lived an average of 16.9 years, but elephants that died of natural causes lived an average of 56 years. Asian elephants followed a similar pattern. In zoos, they lived 18.9 years, while those in the logging camp lived 41.7 years.
Scientists don't yet know why wild elephants seem to live so much better than their zoo-raised counterparts  . Georgia Mason, a biologist at the University of Guelph in Canada, who led the study, thinks stress and obesity   may be to blame. Zoo elephants don't get the same kind of exercise they would in the wild. Elephants' social lives are also much different in zoos than in the wild, where they live in large family groups.

<question>:
The purpose of the international scientists is  _  .

<options>:
A to compare the lifespans of different animals
B to find out how captivity affects elephants
C to learn the lifespans of male and female elephants
D to compare the lifespans of elephants in different places

<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>:
Most people think of zoos as safe heavens for animals, where problems such as difficulty finding food and avoiding predators   don't exist. Therefore, animals in zoos should live to a ripe old age.
But that may not be true for the largest land animals on earth. Scientists have known that elephants in zoos often suffer from poor health. They develop diseases and they are even unable to have babies.
To learn more about how captivity   affects elephants, a team of international scientists compared the lifespans   of the zoo-born elephants with the lifespans of thousands of wild elephants. They also compared some Asian elephants living in zoos with some Asian elephants which work in logging camp  , over almost the same time period.
The team found that elephants born in zoos lived an average of 16.9 years, but elephants that died of natural causes lived an average of 56 years. Asian elephants followed a similar pattern. In zoos, they lived 18.9 years, while those in the logging camp lived 41.7 years.
Scientists don't yet know why wild elephants seem to live so much better than their zoo-raised counterparts  . Georgia Mason, a biologist at the University of Guelph in Canada, who led the study, thinks stress and obesity   may be to blame. Zoo elephants don't get the same kind of exercise they would in the wild. Elephants' social lives are also much different in zoos than in the wild, where they live in large family groups.

<question>:
Which elephants live the longest according to the study?

<options>:
A Elephants born in zoos.
B Elephants that live in the wild.
C Elephants that work in logging camps.
D Female Asian elephants in logging camps.

<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>:
Most people think of zoos as safe heavens for animals, where problems such as difficulty finding food and avoiding predators   don't exist. Therefore, animals in zoos should live to a ripe old age.
But that may not be true for the largest land animals on earth. Scientists have known that elephants in zoos often suffer from poor health. They develop diseases and they are even unable to have babies.
To learn more about how captivity   affects elephants, a team of international scientists compared the lifespans   of the zoo-born elephants with the lifespans of thousands of wild elephants. They also compared some Asian elephants living in zoos with some Asian elephants which work in logging camp  , over almost the same time period.
The team found that elephants born in zoos lived an average of 16.9 years, but elephants that died of natural causes lived an average of 56 years. Asian elephants followed a similar pattern. In zoos, they lived 18.9 years, while those in the logging camp lived 41.7 years.
Scientists don't yet know why wild elephants seem to live so much better than their zoo-raised counterparts  . Georgia Mason, a biologist at the University of Guelph in Canada, who led the study, thinks stress and obesity   may be to blame. Zoo elephants don't get the same kind of exercise they would in the wild. Elephants' social lives are also much different in zoos than in the wild, where they live in large family groups.

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

<options>:
A elephants in zoos suffer less stress than those in the wild
B elephants in zoos live an easy life
C social lives are not important to elephants
D zoo life can be stressful to elephants

<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>:
Most people think of zoos as safe heavens for animals, where problems such as difficulty finding food and avoiding predators   don't exist. Therefore, animals in zoos should live to a ripe old age.
But that may not be true for the largest land animals on earth. Scientists have known that elephants in zoos often suffer from poor health. They develop diseases and they are even unable to have babies.
To learn more about how captivity   affects elephants, a team of international scientists compared the lifespans   of the zoo-born elephants with the lifespans of thousands of wild elephants. They also compared some Asian elephants living in zoos with some Asian elephants which work in logging camp  , over almost the same time period.
The team found that elephants born in zoos lived an average of 16.9 years, but elephants that died of natural causes lived an average of 56 years. Asian elephants followed a similar pattern. In zoos, they lived 18.9 years, while those in the logging camp lived 41.7 years.
Scientists don't yet know why wild elephants seem to live so much better than their zoo-raised counterparts  . Georgia Mason, a biologist at the University of Guelph in Canada, who led the study, thinks stress and obesity   may be to blame. Zoo elephants don't get the same kind of exercise they would in the wild. Elephants' social lives are also much different in zoos than in the wild, where they live in large family groups.

<question>:
What are the advantages to elephants in the wild according to the passage?

<options>:
A They face fewer problems.
B They can find food more easily.
C They live in large social groups.
D They are freer to move.

<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>:
Having parked near the car wash beside the supermarket, I came away to wait for my wife to come from work. Coming my way from across the parking lot was what society would consider a bum  . From the looks of him, he had no car, no home, no clean clothes, and no money. There are times when you feel generous but there are other times that you just don't want to be bothered  . This was one of those "don't want to be bothered times."
"I hope he doesn't ask me for any money," I thought. He didn't. He came and sat on the seat by the bus stop but he didn't look like he could have enough money to even ride the bus. After a few minutes he spoke, "That's a very pretty car". He was ragged   but he had an air of dignity   around him. I said, "thanks," without taking a look at him.
He sat there quietly for a moment. The expected begging for money never came. As the silence between us widened something inside said, "Ask him if he needs any help." I was sure that he would say "yes". So I asked, "Do you need any help?" He answered in three simple words that I shall never forget. The three words shook me. "Don't we all?" he said.
I was feeling successful and important, above a bum in the street, until those three words hit me. Don't we all? I needed help. Maybe not for bus fare or a place to sleep, but I needed help. I reached in my wallet and gave him not only enough for bus fare, but enough to get a warm meal and shelter for the day. Those three little words still ring true. No matter how much you have, you need help too. However, no matter how little you have, you can give help too.

<question>:
The author walked away from the car wash to   _  .

<options>:
A go to work
B wash his car
C go shopping
D meet his wife

<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>:
Having parked near the car wash beside the supermarket, I came away to wait for my wife to come from work. Coming my way from across the parking lot was what society would consider a bum  . From the looks of him, he had no car, no home, no clean clothes, and no money. There are times when you feel generous but there are other times that you just don't want to be bothered  . This was one of those "don't want to be bothered times."
"I hope he doesn't ask me for any money," I thought. He didn't. He came and sat on the seat by the bus stop but he didn't look like he could have enough money to even ride the bus. After a few minutes he spoke, "That's a very pretty car". He was ragged   but he had an air of dignity   around him. I said, "thanks," without taking a look at him.
He sat there quietly for a moment. The expected begging for money never came. As the silence between us widened something inside said, "Ask him if he needs any help." I was sure that he would say "yes". So I asked, "Do you need any help?" He answered in three simple words that I shall never forget. The three words shook me. "Don't we all?" he said.
I was feeling successful and important, above a bum in the street, until those three words hit me. Don't we all? I needed help. Maybe not for bus fare or a place to sleep, but I needed help. I reached in my wallet and gave him not only enough for bus fare, but enough to get a warm meal and shelter for the day. Those three little words still ring true. No matter how much you have, you need help too. However, no matter how little you have, you can give help too.

<question>:
When the author first saw the bum, he planned to   _  .

<options>:
A ignore his difficulty
B give him a lesson
C offer him some help
D make friends with him

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
Having parked near the car wash beside the supermarket, I came away to wait for my wife to come from work. Coming my way from across the parking lot was what society would consider a bum  . From the looks of him, he had no car, no home, no clean clothes, and no money. There are times when you feel generous but there are other times that you just don't want to be bothered  . This was one of those "don't want to be bothered times."
"I hope he doesn't ask me for any money," I thought. He didn't. He came and sat on the seat by the bus stop but he didn't look like he could have enough money to even ride the bus. After a few minutes he spoke, "That's a very pretty car". He was ragged   but he had an air of dignity   around him. I said, "thanks," without taking a look at him.
He sat there quietly for a moment. The expected begging for money never came. As the silence between us widened something inside said, "Ask him if he needs any help." I was sure that he would say "yes". So I asked, "Do you need any help?" He answered in three simple words that I shall never forget. The three words shook me. "Don't we all?" he said.
I was feeling successful and important, above a bum in the street, until those three words hit me. Don't we all? I needed help. Maybe not for bus fare or a place to sleep, but I needed help. I reached in my wallet and gave him not only enough for bus fare, but enough to get a warm meal and shelter for the day. Those three little words still ring true. No matter how much you have, you need help too. However, no matter how little you have, you can give help too.

<question>:
When the bum said "Don't we all?", the author felt   _  .

<options>:
A satisfied
B shy
C sad
D shocked

<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>:
Having parked near the car wash beside the supermarket, I came away to wait for my wife to come from work. Coming my way from across the parking lot was what society would consider a bum  . From the looks of him, he had no car, no home, no clean clothes, and no money. There are times when you feel generous but there are other times that you just don't want to be bothered  . This was one of those "don't want to be bothered times."
"I hope he doesn't ask me for any money," I thought. He didn't. He came and sat on the seat by the bus stop but he didn't look like he could have enough money to even ride the bus. After a few minutes he spoke, "That's a very pretty car". He was ragged   but he had an air of dignity   around him. I said, "thanks," without taking a look at him.
He sat there quietly for a moment. The expected begging for money never came. As the silence between us widened something inside said, "Ask him if he needs any help." I was sure that he would say "yes". So I asked, "Do you need any help?" He answered in three simple words that I shall never forget. The three words shook me. "Don't we all?" he said.
I was feeling successful and important, above a bum in the street, until those three words hit me. Don't we all? I needed help. Maybe not for bus fare or a place to sleep, but I needed help. I reached in my wallet and gave him not only enough for bus fare, but enough to get a warm meal and shelter for the day. Those three little words still ring true. No matter how much you have, you need help too. However, no matter how little you have, you can give help too.

<question>:
What is the best title for the text?

<options>:
A The clever bum
B Never lose your dignity
C Don't we all need help?
D To give or not?

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
I have a friend who lives by a three-word philosophy  : Seize the moment. Just possibly, she may be the wisest woman on this planet. Too many people put off something that brings them joy just because they haven't thought about it, don't have it on their schedule, don't know it is coming or are too strict to depart from their routine.
I can't count the times I called my sister and said, "How about going to lunch in half an hour?" She would gasp and stammer  , "I can't. I have clothes on the line. My hair is dirty. I wish I had known it yesterday, I had a late breakfast, and it looks like rain." And my personal favorite response: " _ ." She died a few years ago. We never did have lunch together. From then on, I've tried to be a little more flexible.
Life has a way of going faster as we get older. The days get shorter, and the list of promises made to ourselves gets longer. One morning, we awaken, and all have to show for our lives is repetition of "I'm going to" , "I plan on" and "Someday, when things are settled down a bit."
When anyone calls my "seize the moment" friend, she is open to adventure and available for trips. She keeps an open mind on new ideas. Her enthusiasm for life is _ . You talk with her for five minutes, and you're ready to trade your bad feet for a pair of Rollerblades and skip an elevator for a bungee cord.
My lips have not touched ice cream in 10 years. I love ice cream. The other day, I stopped the car and bought a triple-decker. If my car had hit an iceberg on the way home, I would have died happily.
Now ... go on and have a nice day. Do something you WANT to ... not something on your SHOULD DO list.

<question>:
The example of the writer's sister serves as   _  .

<options>:
A an argument
B an introduction
C a support
D a conclusion

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
I have a friend who lives by a three-word philosophy  : Seize the moment. Just possibly, she may be the wisest woman on this planet. Too many people put off something that brings them joy just because they haven't thought about it, don't have it on their schedule, don't know it is coming or are too strict to depart from their routine.
I can't count the times I called my sister and said, "How about going to lunch in half an hour?" She would gasp and stammer  , "I can't. I have clothes on the line. My hair is dirty. I wish I had known it yesterday, I had a late breakfast, and it looks like rain." And my personal favorite response: " _ ." She died a few years ago. We never did have lunch together. From then on, I've tried to be a little more flexible.
Life has a way of going faster as we get older. The days get shorter, and the list of promises made to ourselves gets longer. One morning, we awaken, and all have to show for our lives is repetition of "I'm going to" , "I plan on" and "Someday, when things are settled down a bit."
When anyone calls my "seize the moment" friend, she is open to adventure and available for trips. She keeps an open mind on new ideas. Her enthusiasm for life is _ . You talk with her for five minutes, and you're ready to trade your bad feet for a pair of Rollerblades and skip an elevator for a bungee cord.
My lips have not touched ice cream in 10 years. I love ice cream. The other day, I stopped the car and bought a triple-decker. If my car had hit an iceberg on the way home, I would have died happily.
Now ... go on and have a nice day. Do something you WANT to ... not something on your SHOULD DO list.

<question>:
The writer thinks that the excuse "It's just Monday." is acceptable, because   _  .

<options>:
A it is still likely that they can have lunch together some time later
B it sounds most reasonable of all the excuses
C it shows respect for the writer's suggestion
D it indicates the time when they can have lunch together

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
I have a friend who lives by a three-word philosophy  : Seize the moment. Just possibly, she may be the wisest woman on this planet. Too many people put off something that brings them joy just because they haven't thought about it, don't have it on their schedule, don't know it is coming or are too strict to depart from their routine.
I can't count the times I called my sister and said, "How about going to lunch in half an hour?" She would gasp and stammer  , "I can't. I have clothes on the line. My hair is dirty. I wish I had known it yesterday, I had a late breakfast, and it looks like rain." And my personal favorite response: " _ ." She died a few years ago. We never did have lunch together. From then on, I've tried to be a little more flexible.
Life has a way of going faster as we get older. The days get shorter, and the list of promises made to ourselves gets longer. One morning, we awaken, and all have to show for our lives is repetition of "I'm going to" , "I plan on" and "Someday, when things are settled down a bit."
When anyone calls my "seize the moment" friend, she is open to adventure and available for trips. She keeps an open mind on new ideas. Her enthusiasm for life is _ . You talk with her for five minutes, and you're ready to trade your bad feet for a pair of Rollerblades and skip an elevator for a bungee cord.
My lips have not touched ice cream in 10 years. I love ice cream. The other day, I stopped the car and bought a triple-decker. If my car had hit an iceberg on the way home, I would have died happily.
Now ... go on and have a nice day. Do something you WANT to ... not something on your SHOULD DO list.

<question>:
What is the purpose of the writer by writing this passage?

<options>:
A To suggest how time flies in our life.
B To persuade busy people to relax after work.
C To advise people to keep their promise to ourselves.
D To persuade readers to be flexible on their schedule for practical joy.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
What do a l5-year-old high school student named Vogt and Thomas Paine have in common? The answer is that both inspired major changes in their societies by writing an essay. In October,a student at west Milford high school in New Jersey read an article in her local newspaper that disturbed her. The article reported that the board of education had decided to use  _ tray in the lunchroom because they were less expensive than paper one's.
    Vogt knew from her science class that polystyrene can have harmful effects on the environment in the first place. It is not biodegradable,meaning that it can't be broken down by natural biological processes. in addition,some polystyrene products give off gases called chloroflulrocarbons(CFCs)into the air. Scientific evidence indicates that these CFCs break down the protective ozone layer of the atmosphere.
    Vogt decided to write a paper for her social studies class on the issue of polystyrene. Her teacher, Carl Stehle,read her paper to the class. After reminding students that Thomas Paine had had to persuade many hesitant colonists  to support the American Revolution,Stehle challenged his class to do something about the polystyrene problem.
    Vogt and her classmates immediately conducted a survey in the high school and middle school . They discovered that a large majority of students said they wanted to switch back to paper goods in the cafeteria. When they presented their findings to the board of education,the boards business administrator did a survey of his own. He found that roughly 80 percent of the students in the two schools would be willing to pay extra 5 cents to eat their lunch from paper trays. As a result,the board voted in December to change to paper trays in all the townships schools.

<question>:
Why does the author mention Thomas Paine in the passage?

<options>:
A Vogt and Thomas Paine live in the same period.
B Both Vogt and Thomas Paine are concerned about environment.
C They both conducted a survey to find a solution.
D They both did something to make a change in society.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
What do a l5-year-old high school student named Vogt and Thomas Paine have in common? The answer is that both inspired major changes in their societies by writing an essay. In October,a student at west Milford high school in New Jersey read an article in her local newspaper that disturbed her. The article reported that the board of education had decided to use  _ tray in the lunchroom because they were less expensive than paper one's.
    Vogt knew from her science class that polystyrene can have harmful effects on the environment in the first place. It is not biodegradable,meaning that it can't be broken down by natural biological processes. in addition,some polystyrene products give off gases called chloroflulrocarbons(CFCs)into the air. Scientific evidence indicates that these CFCs break down the protective ozone layer of the atmosphere.
    Vogt decided to write a paper for her social studies class on the issue of polystyrene. Her teacher, Carl Stehle,read her paper to the class. After reminding students that Thomas Paine had had to persuade many hesitant colonists  to support the American Revolution,Stehle challenged his class to do something about the polystyrene problem.
    Vogt and her classmates immediately conducted a survey in the high school and middle school . They discovered that a large majority of students said they wanted to switch back to paper goods in the cafeteria. When they presented their findings to the board of education,the boards business administrator did a survey of his own. He found that roughly 80 percent of the students in the two schools would be willing to pay extra 5 cents to eat their lunch from paper trays. As a result,the board voted in December to change to paper trays in all the townships schools.

<question>:
All the following questions are answered in the article except_.

<options>:
A How did vogt get interested in the polystyrene problem?
B How is polystyrene harmful to the environment?
C Do most students in two schools want to use paper trays?
D How did Vogt react towards the board's vote?

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
What do a l5-year-old high school student named Vogt and Thomas Paine have in common? The answer is that both inspired major changes in their societies by writing an essay. In October,a student at west Milford high school in New Jersey read an article in her local newspaper that disturbed her. The article reported that the board of education had decided to use  _ tray in the lunchroom because they were less expensive than paper one's.
    Vogt knew from her science class that polystyrene can have harmful effects on the environment in the first place. It is not biodegradable,meaning that it can't be broken down by natural biological processes. in addition,some polystyrene products give off gases called chloroflulrocarbons(CFCs)into the air. Scientific evidence indicates that these CFCs break down the protective ozone layer of the atmosphere.
    Vogt decided to write a paper for her social studies class on the issue of polystyrene. Her teacher, Carl Stehle,read her paper to the class. After reminding students that Thomas Paine had had to persuade many hesitant colonists  to support the American Revolution,Stehle challenged his class to do something about the polystyrene problem.
    Vogt and her classmates immediately conducted a survey in the high school and middle school . They discovered that a large majority of students said they wanted to switch back to paper goods in the cafeteria. When they presented their findings to the board of education,the boards business administrator did a survey of his own. He found that roughly 80 percent of the students in the two schools would be willing to pay extra 5 cents to eat their lunch from paper trays. As a result,the board voted in December to change to paper trays in all the townships schools.

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

<options>:
A The Advantage of Paper Trays
B A Survey in a High School
C Making a Difference
D The Disadvantage of polyztyrene Trays

<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>:
Dear Water--Use It Wisely,
More and more water is getting wasted each day. I want to help out and teach people how to conserve water. Please continue reading because your organization is very influential. I had an idea that you could send some workers from your organization to schools all around the world, and they could inform the students about water usage.
Did you know that every minute, 1,000,000,000(one billion) tons of water falls to the earth from rain? We are lucky to have rainwater. It helps fill up our lakes. There is about 326,000,000,000,000,000,000 gallons of water on Earth. Yes, this is tons, but it is getting wasted.
Everyone needs water. So why waste it? I think it is very irresponsible to let the water run when you are not at home. We can use water with respect by making good choices. Take a shower instead of a bath, use an automatic dishwasher instead of hand washing. You can buy Earthfriendly cleaner spray, so that our drinking water will not be polluted. If your washer isn't full, then don't start it. With water being wasted every day, by the time we get to the 3000s we are going to have to survive on milk and juice! Won't that be boring? That means we will have to give our dogs a bowl of juice instead of water with their food. I mean, come on,we're talking real life here!
Water wasting needs to come to a stop and without delay. Water-Use It Wisely, PLEASE inform people about their water usage! It plays a big role in my life. It would be really great if you take part in spreading the news about this! Thanks tons!
An impatient fourth grader waiting for a reply,
Mya  Oleksiak

<question>:
Water--Use It Wisely is most probably   _  .

<options>:
A a person's name
B an organization
C the title of a magazine
D a government department

<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>:
Dear Water--Use It Wisely,
More and more water is getting wasted each day. I want to help out and teach people how to conserve water. Please continue reading because your organization is very influential. I had an idea that you could send some workers from your organization to schools all around the world, and they could inform the students about water usage.
Did you know that every minute, 1,000,000,000(one billion) tons of water falls to the earth from rain? We are lucky to have rainwater. It helps fill up our lakes. There is about 326,000,000,000,000,000,000 gallons of water on Earth. Yes, this is tons, but it is getting wasted.
Everyone needs water. So why waste it? I think it is very irresponsible to let the water run when you are not at home. We can use water with respect by making good choices. Take a shower instead of a bath, use an automatic dishwasher instead of hand washing. You can buy Earthfriendly cleaner spray, so that our drinking water will not be polluted. If your washer isn't full, then don't start it. With water being wasted every day, by the time we get to the 3000s we are going to have to survive on milk and juice! Won't that be boring? That means we will have to give our dogs a bowl of juice instead of water with their food. I mean, come on,we're talking real life here!
Water wasting needs to come to a stop and without delay. Water-Use It Wisely, PLEASE inform people about their water usage! It plays a big role in my life. It would be really great if you take part in spreading the news about this! Thanks tons!
An impatient fourth grader waiting for a reply,
Mya  Oleksiak

<question>:
According to the passage, what is a proper way to save water?

<options>:
A Washing dishes by hand.
B Feeding our pets with juice and milk.
C Starting the washer with a full load.
D Encouraging people to use cleaner spray.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
In the US, people prefer waiting for a table to sitting with people they don't know. If you are sitting at a table with people you don't know, it is impolite to light up a cigarette without asking if it will trouble them.
At American restaurant and coffee shops you are usually served cold water before you order. You may find the bread and butter is free, and if you order coffee, you may get a free refill .
Most cities and towns have no rules about opening and closing time for stores or restaurants, though they usually do make rules for bars. Especially in large cities, stores may be open 24 hours a day.
Serving in restaurant is often large, too large for many people. If you can't finish your meal but would like to enjoy the food later, ask your waitress or waiter for a "doggie bag". It may have a picture of a dog on it, but everyone knows you're taking the food for yourself. Supper and dinner are both words for the evening meal. Some people have "Sunday dinner". This is an especially big noon meal.
Tips are not usually added to the check. They are not included in the price of the meal, either. A tip of about 15% of the price of a meal is expected and you should leave it on the table when you leave. In some restaurants, a check is brought on a plate and you put your money there. Then the waiter or waitress brings you your change.

<question>:
If you are walking in New York, you will find that   _  .

<options>:
A you can go to the bars any time you like
B stores may be open for the customers a day
C restaurants have some rules about foreigners
D closing time is often decided by the managers

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
In the US, people prefer waiting for a table to sitting with people they don't know. If you are sitting at a table with people you don't know, it is impolite to light up a cigarette without asking if it will trouble them.
At American restaurant and coffee shops you are usually served cold water before you order. You may find the bread and butter is free, and if you order coffee, you may get a free refill .
Most cities and towns have no rules about opening and closing time for stores or restaurants, though they usually do make rules for bars. Especially in large cities, stores may be open 24 hours a day.
Serving in restaurant is often large, too large for many people. If you can't finish your meal but would like to enjoy the food later, ask your waitress or waiter for a "doggie bag". It may have a picture of a dog on it, but everyone knows you're taking the food for yourself. Supper and dinner are both words for the evening meal. Some people have "Sunday dinner". This is an especially big noon meal.
Tips are not usually added to the check. They are not included in the price of the meal, either. A tip of about 15% of the price of a meal is expected and you should leave it on the table when you leave. In some restaurants, a check is brought on a plate and you put your money there. Then the waiter or waitress brings you your change.

<question>:
When you are taking a "doggie bag" on the street, we know that   _  .

<options>:
A you have bought some food for your dogs
B you are taking the rest of food for your dogs
C you will take the food home and enjoy it later
D you have put a dog in the bag and take it home

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
How could we tell time if there were no watches or clocks anywhere in the world?
The sun was probably the world's first "clock", except in the far north, where the Eskimos  live. There it's dark most of the winter, and light most of the summer. But in most of the world, people have used the sun for a clock. Even today if you don't have a clock that shows time, you still know that when the sun shines, it's day; and when it's dark, it's night. The sun can not only tell you whether it's day or night but also it's morning, noon, or afternoon. When the sun is almost directly overhead, it's noon.
People who live near the sea can tell time from the _ . In the daytime, for about six hours, the water rises higher and higher on the beach. And then it goes down and down for another six hours. The same thing happens again at night. There are two high tides and two low tides every 24 hours.
Seamen on a ship learn how to tell time by looking at the moon and the stars .The whole sky is their clock.
In some places in the world the wind comes up at about the same time every day or changes direction or stops blowing. In these places, the wind can be the clock.
A sand clock is an even better clock. If you had fine dry sand in a glass shaped like the one in the picture above, you would have what is called an hourglass. The sand in the hourglass goes from the top part to the bottom part in exactly one hour. When the hourglass it turned over, the sand will take another hour to go back again.

<question>:
The Eskimos in the far north can't use the sun for a clock because   _  .

<options>:
A they know very little about the sun
B the sun there never goes down in winter.
C it's too cold for them to go out to watch the sun
D there are long dark winters and long light summers in the far north

<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>:
How could we tell time if there were no watches or clocks anywhere in the world?
The sun was probably the world's first "clock", except in the far north, where the Eskimos  live. There it's dark most of the winter, and light most of the summer. But in most of the world, people have used the sun for a clock. Even today if you don't have a clock that shows time, you still know that when the sun shines, it's day; and when it's dark, it's night. The sun can not only tell you whether it's day or night but also it's morning, noon, or afternoon. When the sun is almost directly overhead, it's noon.
People who live near the sea can tell time from the _ . In the daytime, for about six hours, the water rises higher and higher on the beach. And then it goes down and down for another six hours. The same thing happens again at night. There are two high tides and two low tides every 24 hours.
Seamen on a ship learn how to tell time by looking at the moon and the stars .The whole sky is their clock.
In some places in the world the wind comes up at about the same time every day or changes direction or stops blowing. In these places, the wind can be the clock.
A sand clock is an even better clock. If you had fine dry sand in a glass shaped like the one in the picture above, you would have what is called an hourglass. The sand in the hourglass goes from the top part to the bottom part in exactly one hour. When the hourglass it turned over, the sand will take another hour to go back again.

<question>:
In which part of the newspaper can you probably read this passage?

<options>:
A News
B Science
C Business
D Advertisement

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
How could we tell time if there were no watches or clocks anywhere in the world?
The sun was probably the world's first "clock", except in the far north, where the Eskimos  live. There it's dark most of the winter, and light most of the summer. But in most of the world, people have used the sun for a clock. Even today if you don't have a clock that shows time, you still know that when the sun shines, it's day; and when it's dark, it's night. The sun can not only tell you whether it's day or night but also it's morning, noon, or afternoon. When the sun is almost directly overhead, it's noon.
People who live near the sea can tell time from the _ . In the daytime, for about six hours, the water rises higher and higher on the beach. And then it goes down and down for another six hours. The same thing happens again at night. There are two high tides and two low tides every 24 hours.
Seamen on a ship learn how to tell time by looking at the moon and the stars .The whole sky is their clock.
In some places in the world the wind comes up at about the same time every day or changes direction or stops blowing. In these places, the wind can be the clock.
A sand clock is an even better clock. If you had fine dry sand in a glass shaped like the one in the picture above, you would have what is called an hourglass. The sand in the hourglass goes from the top part to the bottom part in exactly one hour. When the hourglass it turned over, the sand will take another hour to go back again.

<question>:
What's the best title for the passage?

<options>:
A Different Ways to Tell Time
B Useful Machine to Tell Time
C The History of the Clock
D The Development of the 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>:
How could we tell time if there were no watches or clocks anywhere in the world?
The sun was probably the world's first "clock", except in the far north, where the Eskimos  live. There it's dark most of the winter, and light most of the summer. But in most of the world, people have used the sun for a clock. Even today if you don't have a clock that shows time, you still know that when the sun shines, it's day; and when it's dark, it's night. The sun can not only tell you whether it's day or night but also it's morning, noon, or afternoon. When the sun is almost directly overhead, it's noon.
People who live near the sea can tell time from the _ . In the daytime, for about six hours, the water rises higher and higher on the beach. And then it goes down and down for another six hours. The same thing happens again at night. There are two high tides and two low tides every 24 hours.
Seamen on a ship learn how to tell time by looking at the moon and the stars .The whole sky is their clock.
In some places in the world the wind comes up at about the same time every day or changes direction or stops blowing. In these places, the wind can be the clock.
A sand clock is an even better clock. If you had fine dry sand in a glass shaped like the one in the picture above, you would have what is called an hourglass. The sand in the hourglass goes from the top part to the bottom part in exactly one hour. When the hourglass it turned over, the sand will take another hour to go back again.

<question>:
How many ways are mentioned in the passage to tell time?

<options>:
A Five
B Four
C Six
D Three

<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>:
They should be Britain's gilded   youth, enjoying opportunities to study, travel and start exciting careers in a way older generations could only dream about. But instead they are the "Ipod" generation --"Insecure, Pressured, Over-taxed and Debt-ridden"--according to a study by a group of experts who provide advice and ideas on social issues.
"We thought that each generation would be better off than its predecessors  ," said Professor Nick Bosanquet of Imperial College London, one of its authors. "But young people today have more duties and it is much more difficult for them to raise their incomes and create wealth. This really is a very big issue for the country."
According to the report, today's youth don't have enough confidence and ability to build on the economic foundations created by post-war baby boomers   . Because they are in debt, they are also _ to take risks. Levels of entrepreneurship   among Britain's youth are lower than in America, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland and have fallen over the past decade. Many choose the jobs which offer a good amount of money after they retire. Others have to take any job that is available to try to pay off their debts.
"I borrowed a lot of money from the bank to pay for my education at university, which is the biggest chain around my neck now," said Phil Grech, 22, from Cumbria, who has a degree in maths from the University of Reading. "I'm only doing a temporary job at the moment to pay the mounting bills. I haven't really thought about the long term. Many people think that when you leave university you can get a good job, but it's no longer like that."
While older generations enjoyed higher education funded by taxpayers, young people today face university tuition fees and a decreasing "return" in the salary advantage they will get from their degrees.

<question>:
What is the text mainly about?

<options>:
A Britain's gilded youth.
B The "Ipod" generation in Britain.
C The challenges faced by the British today.
D The career choices Britain's youth have.

<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>:
They should be Britain's gilded   youth, enjoying opportunities to study, travel and start exciting careers in a way older generations could only dream about. But instead they are the "Ipod" generation --"Insecure, Pressured, Over-taxed and Debt-ridden"--according to a study by a group of experts who provide advice and ideas on social issues.
"We thought that each generation would be better off than its predecessors  ," said Professor Nick Bosanquet of Imperial College London, one of its authors. "But young people today have more duties and it is much more difficult for them to raise their incomes and create wealth. This really is a very big issue for the country."
According to the report, today's youth don't have enough confidence and ability to build on the economic foundations created by post-war baby boomers   . Because they are in debt, they are also _ to take risks. Levels of entrepreneurship   among Britain's youth are lower than in America, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland and have fallen over the past decade. Many choose the jobs which offer a good amount of money after they retire. Others have to take any job that is available to try to pay off their debts.
"I borrowed a lot of money from the bank to pay for my education at university, which is the biggest chain around my neck now," said Phil Grech, 22, from Cumbria, who has a degree in maths from the University of Reading. "I'm only doing a temporary job at the moment to pay the mounting bills. I haven't really thought about the long term. Many people think that when you leave university you can get a good job, but it's no longer like that."
While older generations enjoyed higher education funded by taxpayers, young people today face university tuition fees and a decreasing "return" in the salary advantage they will get from their degrees.

<question>:
What's the biggest problem in Phil Grech's life?

<options>:
A Low income.
B The debt.
C Not having a good college degree.
D Not having job opportunities.

<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>:
They should be Britain's gilded   youth, enjoying opportunities to study, travel and start exciting careers in a way older generations could only dream about. But instead they are the "Ipod" generation --"Insecure, Pressured, Over-taxed and Debt-ridden"--according to a study by a group of experts who provide advice and ideas on social issues.
"We thought that each generation would be better off than its predecessors  ," said Professor Nick Bosanquet of Imperial College London, one of its authors. "But young people today have more duties and it is much more difficult for them to raise their incomes and create wealth. This really is a very big issue for the country."
According to the report, today's youth don't have enough confidence and ability to build on the economic foundations created by post-war baby boomers   . Because they are in debt, they are also _ to take risks. Levels of entrepreneurship   among Britain's youth are lower than in America, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland and have fallen over the past decade. Many choose the jobs which offer a good amount of money after they retire. Others have to take any job that is available to try to pay off their debts.
"I borrowed a lot of money from the bank to pay for my education at university, which is the biggest chain around my neck now," said Phil Grech, 22, from Cumbria, who has a degree in maths from the University of Reading. "I'm only doing a temporary job at the moment to pay the mounting bills. I haven't really thought about the long term. Many people think that when you leave university you can get a good job, but it's no longer like that."
While older generations enjoyed higher education funded by taxpayers, young people today face university tuition fees and a decreasing "return" in the salary advantage they will get from their degrees.

<question>:
We can infer from the text that the "Ipod" generation   _  .

<options>:
A doesn't have much determination
B doesn't want to have a full-time job
C lives a harder life than the older generations
D hasn't realized the importance of saving 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>:
Lynn is the publisher of Indiana Living Green magazine, a local Indiana-based publication focusing on all issues related to leading a sustainable lifestyle. Her knowledge, passion and unwavering dedication to this cause are both inspiring and admirable and are the reasons I nominate her for the Heart of Green Local Hero.
Lynn's interest in sustainable living has expanded over the years from simple recycling and wildlife gardening to encouraging others to appreciate nature and do what each can to protect the environment. The creation of Indiana Living Green comes from her belief that most individuals have an inner desire to do what is best for our environment and that each individual act truly does make a difference.
Lynn has been instrumental in bringing her green consciousness to Indiana by way of Indiana Living Green magazine over the past two years. Indiana Living Green is the only local publication _ focused on green living and sustainability. In addition, Lynn's pioneering efforts also provide public educational forums via "Green Scenes" -- a series of three hour events, each focusing on specific topics teaching Hoosiers how to lead greener lifestyles. She is a sought-after speaker, delivering topics such as "Greening Your Outdoor Space," "Updating Your Home to Green" and "Greening Your Lifestyle" to various businesses and organizations throughout Central Indiana. In addition, Lynn has appeared regularly on Indianapolis Fox 59 morning show's "Living Green" segment, discussing various topics of interest ranging from grilling green and green baby buys to composting and recycling.
In addition to her role as publisher of Indiana Living Green magazine, Lynn is also a Habitat Steward Host for National Wildlife Federation, editor of Hoosier Organic Gardener, the newsletter of the Indiana Organic Gardeners Association, and a member of Garden Writers Association.
Lynn Jenkins deserves to be publicly recognized for all that she is and all that she has done and continues to do to educate and empower each of us to improve our individual lives, communities and our Earth.

<question>:
Which of the following is NOT true of Lynn Jenkins?

<options>:
A She is the publisher of the magazine Indiana Living Green.
B She is a member of Garden Writers Association.
C She won the award the Heart of Green Local Hero.
D She encourages people to love and protect nature.

<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>:
Lynn is the publisher of Indiana Living Green magazine, a local Indiana-based publication focusing on all issues related to leading a sustainable lifestyle. Her knowledge, passion and unwavering dedication to this cause are both inspiring and admirable and are the reasons I nominate her for the Heart of Green Local Hero.
Lynn's interest in sustainable living has expanded over the years from simple recycling and wildlife gardening to encouraging others to appreciate nature and do what each can to protect the environment. The creation of Indiana Living Green comes from her belief that most individuals have an inner desire to do what is best for our environment and that each individual act truly does make a difference.
Lynn has been instrumental in bringing her green consciousness to Indiana by way of Indiana Living Green magazine over the past two years. Indiana Living Green is the only local publication _ focused on green living and sustainability. In addition, Lynn's pioneering efforts also provide public educational forums via "Green Scenes" -- a series of three hour events, each focusing on specific topics teaching Hoosiers how to lead greener lifestyles. She is a sought-after speaker, delivering topics such as "Greening Your Outdoor Space," "Updating Your Home to Green" and "Greening Your Lifestyle" to various businesses and organizations throughout Central Indiana. In addition, Lynn has appeared regularly on Indianapolis Fox 59 morning show's "Living Green" segment, discussing various topics of interest ranging from grilling green and green baby buys to composting and recycling.
In addition to her role as publisher of Indiana Living Green magazine, Lynn is also a Habitat Steward Host for National Wildlife Federation, editor of Hoosier Organic Gardener, the newsletter of the Indiana Organic Gardeners Association, and a member of Garden Writers Association.
Lynn Jenkins deserves to be publicly recognized for all that she is and all that she has done and continues to do to educate and empower each of us to improve our individual lives, communities and our Earth.

<question>:
Indiana Living Green was probably   _  .

<options>:
A a book on modern life style
B a magazine on fashion
C a journal on travel
D a magazine on green living

<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>:
Lynn is the publisher of Indiana Living Green magazine, a local Indiana-based publication focusing on all issues related to leading a sustainable lifestyle. Her knowledge, passion and unwavering dedication to this cause are both inspiring and admirable and are the reasons I nominate her for the Heart of Green Local Hero.
Lynn's interest in sustainable living has expanded over the years from simple recycling and wildlife gardening to encouraging others to appreciate nature and do what each can to protect the environment. The creation of Indiana Living Green comes from her belief that most individuals have an inner desire to do what is best for our environment and that each individual act truly does make a difference.
Lynn has been instrumental in bringing her green consciousness to Indiana by way of Indiana Living Green magazine over the past two years. Indiana Living Green is the only local publication _ focused on green living and sustainability. In addition, Lynn's pioneering efforts also provide public educational forums via "Green Scenes" -- a series of three hour events, each focusing on specific topics teaching Hoosiers how to lead greener lifestyles. She is a sought-after speaker, delivering topics such as "Greening Your Outdoor Space," "Updating Your Home to Green" and "Greening Your Lifestyle" to various businesses and organizations throughout Central Indiana. In addition, Lynn has appeared regularly on Indianapolis Fox 59 morning show's "Living Green" segment, discussing various topics of interest ranging from grilling green and green baby buys to composting and recycling.
In addition to her role as publisher of Indiana Living Green magazine, Lynn is also a Habitat Steward Host for National Wildlife Federation, editor of Hoosier Organic Gardener, the newsletter of the Indiana Organic Gardeners Association, and a member of Garden Writers Association.
Lynn Jenkins deserves to be publicly recognized for all that she is and all that she has done and continues to do to educate and empower each of us to improve our individual lives, communities and our Earth.

<question>:
What can we learn about "Green Scenes"?

<options>:
A It is a scene set in a three-hour film.
B It is a series of events focusing on green life.
C It is a film set in Central Indiana.
D It is a forum focusing on green lifestyle.

<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>:
Lynn is the publisher of Indiana Living Green magazine, a local Indiana-based publication focusing on all issues related to leading a sustainable lifestyle. Her knowledge, passion and unwavering dedication to this cause are both inspiring and admirable and are the reasons I nominate her for the Heart of Green Local Hero.
Lynn's interest in sustainable living has expanded over the years from simple recycling and wildlife gardening to encouraging others to appreciate nature and do what each can to protect the environment. The creation of Indiana Living Green comes from her belief that most individuals have an inner desire to do what is best for our environment and that each individual act truly does make a difference.
Lynn has been instrumental in bringing her green consciousness to Indiana by way of Indiana Living Green magazine over the past two years. Indiana Living Green is the only local publication _ focused on green living and sustainability. In addition, Lynn's pioneering efforts also provide public educational forums via "Green Scenes" -- a series of three hour events, each focusing on specific topics teaching Hoosiers how to lead greener lifestyles. She is a sought-after speaker, delivering topics such as "Greening Your Outdoor Space," "Updating Your Home to Green" and "Greening Your Lifestyle" to various businesses and organizations throughout Central Indiana. In addition, Lynn has appeared regularly on Indianapolis Fox 59 morning show's "Living Green" segment, discussing various topics of interest ranging from grilling green and green baby buys to composting and recycling.
In addition to her role as publisher of Indiana Living Green magazine, Lynn is also a Habitat Steward Host for National Wildlife Federation, editor of Hoosier Organic Gardener, the newsletter of the Indiana Organic Gardeners Association, and a member of Garden Writers Association.
Lynn Jenkins deserves to be publicly recognized for all that she is and all that she has done and continues to do to educate and empower each of us to improve our individual lives, communities and our Earth.

<question>:
What is the purpose of the writing?

<options>:
A To call on readers to protect the environment and live green.
B To nominate Lynn Jenkins for the Heart of Green Local Hero.
C To introduce the readers to the Heart of Green Local Hero.
D To advertise for Indiana Living Green and its publisher.

<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 Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, the largest business bank in Hong Kong was set up in Hong Kong in 1864 when Hong Kong was British Empire' s colony. HSBC is a founding member of HSBC Group, one of the largest banking and financial service organizations in the world that is operating around 10000 branches in 83 countries and regions.
     After the Opium Wars, Hong Kong became a colony of British Empire. With the increasing trade between China and Europe, there occurred an urge need for a bank to finance trade. Under this circumstance, a Scottish Thomas Sutherland decided to establish a bank with Scottish Banking standards. Therefore, the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited Board was officially founded on I Queen' s Road Central, Hong Kong and started business on 3 March 1865. The bank was running according to the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Ordinance   1866 and accepted a special permission from the British Treasury in 1866. In the same year, a branch was also opened in Shanghai. Both banks began to release local banknote directed by the local govemment. Other services at that time included international exchange, deposits and loans etc. Over the few years, branches opened gradually in Tianjin, Beijing, Hankou, Chongqing and other places. Under the leadership of Sir Thomas Jackson, the bank became increasingly important in Asia and grew in both size and status.
     In its nearly 150 years of operation and development, the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited have invested over $5 billion on self-development and in purchasing shares in Chinese financial organizations and became one of the largest investors among the foreign banks to have invested in mainland China. It holds lg% share in Bank of Communications, 16% share in Ping An Insurance and  8% share in Bank of Shanghai etc.
     On 2 April 2007, Shanghai-based HSBC Bank(China) Company Limited started operation. It was a foreign bank that operated in mainland China. It is also a part of HSBC Group but is wholly owned by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.

<question>:
The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Group   _

<options>:
A is the largest business bank in the world.
B was set up in Hong Kong China in 1864 .
C is a banking and financial service organization in Hong Kong.
D is operating around 10000 branches in 83 countries and regions.

<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 Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, the largest business bank in Hong Kong was set up in Hong Kong in 1864 when Hong Kong was British Empire' s colony. HSBC is a founding member of HSBC Group, one of the largest banking and financial service organizations in the world that is operating around 10000 branches in 83 countries and regions.
     After the Opium Wars, Hong Kong became a colony of British Empire. With the increasing trade between China and Europe, there occurred an urge need for a bank to finance trade. Under this circumstance, a Scottish Thomas Sutherland decided to establish a bank with Scottish Banking standards. Therefore, the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited Board was officially founded on I Queen' s Road Central, Hong Kong and started business on 3 March 1865. The bank was running according to the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Ordinance   1866 and accepted a special permission from the British Treasury in 1866. In the same year, a branch was also opened in Shanghai. Both banks began to release local banknote directed by the local govemment. Other services at that time included international exchange, deposits and loans etc. Over the few years, branches opened gradually in Tianjin, Beijing, Hankou, Chongqing and other places. Under the leadership of Sir Thomas Jackson, the bank became increasingly important in Asia and grew in both size and status.
     In its nearly 150 years of operation and development, the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited have invested over $5 billion on self-development and in purchasing shares in Chinese financial organizations and became one of the largest investors among the foreign banks to have invested in mainland China. It holds lg% share in Bank of Communications, 16% share in Ping An Insurance and  8% share in Bank of Shanghai etc.
     On 2 April 2007, Shanghai-based HSBC Bank(China) Company Limited started operation. It was a foreign bank that operated in mainland China. It is also a part of HSBC Group but is wholly owned by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.

<question>:
What was not the business in HSBC in 1866?

<options>:
A Releasing local banknote.
B Doing international exchange.
C Making bank savings.
D Purchasing shares.

<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 Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, the largest business bank in Hong Kong was set up in Hong Kong in 1864 when Hong Kong was British Empire' s colony. HSBC is a founding member of HSBC Group, one of the largest banking and financial service organizations in the world that is operating around 10000 branches in 83 countries and regions.
     After the Opium Wars, Hong Kong became a colony of British Empire. With the increasing trade between China and Europe, there occurred an urge need for a bank to finance trade. Under this circumstance, a Scottish Thomas Sutherland decided to establish a bank with Scottish Banking standards. Therefore, the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited Board was officially founded on I Queen' s Road Central, Hong Kong and started business on 3 March 1865. The bank was running according to the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Ordinance   1866 and accepted a special permission from the British Treasury in 1866. In the same year, a branch was also opened in Shanghai. Both banks began to release local banknote directed by the local govemment. Other services at that time included international exchange, deposits and loans etc. Over the few years, branches opened gradually in Tianjin, Beijing, Hankou, Chongqing and other places. Under the leadership of Sir Thomas Jackson, the bank became increasingly important in Asia and grew in both size and status.
     In its nearly 150 years of operation and development, the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited have invested over $5 billion on self-development and in purchasing shares in Chinese financial organizations and became one of the largest investors among the foreign banks to have invested in mainland China. It holds lg% share in Bank of Communications, 16% share in Ping An Insurance and  8% share in Bank of Shanghai etc.
     On 2 April 2007, Shanghai-based HSBC Bank(China) Company Limited started operation. It was a foreign bank that operated in mainland China. It is also a part of HSBC Group but is wholly owned by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.

<question>:
The biggest percentage of shares HSBC holds is in   _   as stated in the passage.

<options>:
A Ping an Insurance
B Bank of Communications
C Bank of Shanghai
D Bank of China

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
Many deaths from home fires are the result of burns and panic, but most are caused by deadly smoke and gases. These fatal fires are often caused by such careless acts as throwing away a lighted match or cigarette, allowing rubbish to pile up, overloading electrical wires, or misuse of healing and cooking equipment.
Few families go to bed at night without first checking to make sure that the doors and windows are locked, but they overlook a very basic fire safety rule. This rule states that people should sleep with their bedroom doors closed. Nighttime fires are most serious because the family is asleep and the discovery of fire is usually too late.
A closed bedroom door gives extra protected by delaying the gases and fire, thus giving the family a few minutes to escape.
At the first sight of fire in a home, it is necessary for everyone to get out of the house, especially children and elderly persons who may need help. Not everyone flees quickly from a burning home. Children often panic and hide in closets or under beds. Being prepared or knowing what to do in case fire breaks out can mean the difference between life and death. All members of the family should know certain basic steps.
Everyone should know an escape route and second route from each room in the house. Very young children and old persons should receive careful thought when mapping out family escape plans. Both groups will need special help in escaping from home fires. A family should determine a way in which any members can sound an alarm. It is likely that fire may block hallways and prevent a person from reaching other bedrooms : Family members should be taught not to waste time getting dressed or collecting valuable possessions. Speed is necessary in escaping from fire.

<question>:
Most deaths from fire are caused by_.

<options>:
A burns
B fright
C smoke
D panic

<answer>: