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

<passage>:
Amazon just released its list of the 10 best-selling books of 2014,and chances all you've already seen people reading them on the train.It's not too late to read--or reread--the bestsellers of the year.The following are the top four of them.
"The Invention of Wings"by Sue Monk Kid
Set in the south in the early 1800s,this Oprah Book Club book follows the complicated relationship between Handful,a slave,and Sarah,her owner,as they grow up together from childhood.Their confusing friendship,in the face of politics and societal norms,becomes a beautiful and difficult thing to watch as it changes over time.
"Gray Mountain"by John Grisham
When the economic recession causes Samantha Kofer to lose her Wall Street law firm job.she takes a job at a legal aid clinic in Virginia until she can hopefully get back to big law.But while her new job,for the first time,puts her front and center in the court room,it also puts her in terrible danger.
"All the Light We Cannot See"by Anthony Doerr
This National Book Award Finalist follows both Marie--Laure,a blind French girl living with her father during World War II,and Werner,a German orphan with a skill for building and fixing radios.As their paths cross,this moving story will question how life and art are influenced by war.
"Twenty Seconds Ago(Jack Reacher,#19)"by Lee Child
After years of being out of the Army,Jack Reacher is pulled back into service at the CIA and State Department after someone tried to shoot the president of France.In Child's latest Jack Reacher installment ,Reacher finds himself face to face with all old enemy and old memories.

<question>:
If you prefer emotional stories,you'll choose   _  .

<options>:
A The Invention of Wings and Gray Mountain
B All the Light We Cannot See and Twenty Seconds Ago
C The Invention of Wings and All the Light We Cannot See
D Twenty Seconds Ago and Gray Mountain

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
Amazon just released its list of the 10 best-selling books of 2014,and chances all you've already seen people reading them on the train.It's not too late to read--or reread--the bestsellers of the year.The following are the top four of them.
"The Invention of Wings"by Sue Monk Kid
Set in the south in the early 1800s,this Oprah Book Club book follows the complicated relationship between Handful,a slave,and Sarah,her owner,as they grow up together from childhood.Their confusing friendship,in the face of politics and societal norms,becomes a beautiful and difficult thing to watch as it changes over time.
"Gray Mountain"by John Grisham
When the economic recession causes Samantha Kofer to lose her Wall Street law firm job.she takes a job at a legal aid clinic in Virginia until she can hopefully get back to big law.But while her new job,for the first time,puts her front and center in the court room,it also puts her in terrible danger.
"All the Light We Cannot See"by Anthony Doerr
This National Book Award Finalist follows both Marie--Laure,a blind French girl living with her father during World War II,and Werner,a German orphan with a skill for building and fixing radios.As their paths cross,this moving story will question how life and art are influenced by war.
"Twenty Seconds Ago(Jack Reacher,#19)"by Lee Child
After years of being out of the Army,Jack Reacher is pulled back into service at the CIA and State Department after someone tried to shoot the president of France.In Child's latest Jack Reacher installment ,Reacher finds himself face to face with all old enemy and old memories.

<question>:
What is Samantha Kofer?

<options>:
A A lawyer.
B A doctor.
C A merchant.
D An official.

<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>:
Amazon just released its list of the 10 best-selling books of 2014,and chances all you've already seen people reading them on the train.It's not too late to read--or reread--the bestsellers of the year.The following are the top four of them.
"The Invention of Wings"by Sue Monk Kid
Set in the south in the early 1800s,this Oprah Book Club book follows the complicated relationship between Handful,a slave,and Sarah,her owner,as they grow up together from childhood.Their confusing friendship,in the face of politics and societal norms,becomes a beautiful and difficult thing to watch as it changes over time.
"Gray Mountain"by John Grisham
When the economic recession causes Samantha Kofer to lose her Wall Street law firm job.she takes a job at a legal aid clinic in Virginia until she can hopefully get back to big law.But while her new job,for the first time,puts her front and center in the court room,it also puts her in terrible danger.
"All the Light We Cannot See"by Anthony Doerr
This National Book Award Finalist follows both Marie--Laure,a blind French girl living with her father during World War II,and Werner,a German orphan with a skill for building and fixing radios.As their paths cross,this moving story will question how life and art are influenced by war.
"Twenty Seconds Ago(Jack Reacher,#19)"by Lee Child
After years of being out of the Army,Jack Reacher is pulled back into service at the CIA and State Department after someone tried to shoot the president of France.In Child's latest Jack Reacher installment ,Reacher finds himself face to face with all old enemy and old memories.

<question>:
Which book has won the top honor?

<options>:
A The Invention of Wings
B All the Light We Cannot See
C Gray Mountain
D Twenty Seconds Ago

<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>:
Amazon just released its list of the 10 best-selling books of 2014,and chances all you've already seen people reading them on the train.It's not too late to read--or reread--the bestsellers of the year.The following are the top four of them.
"The Invention of Wings"by Sue Monk Kid
Set in the south in the early 1800s,this Oprah Book Club book follows the complicated relationship between Handful,a slave,and Sarah,her owner,as they grow up together from childhood.Their confusing friendship,in the face of politics and societal norms,becomes a beautiful and difficult thing to watch as it changes over time.
"Gray Mountain"by John Grisham
When the economic recession causes Samantha Kofer to lose her Wall Street law firm job.she takes a job at a legal aid clinic in Virginia until she can hopefully get back to big law.But while her new job,for the first time,puts her front and center in the court room,it also puts her in terrible danger.
"All the Light We Cannot See"by Anthony Doerr
This National Book Award Finalist follows both Marie--Laure,a blind French girl living with her father during World War II,and Werner,a German orphan with a skill for building and fixing radios.As their paths cross,this moving story will question how life and art are influenced by war.
"Twenty Seconds Ago(Jack Reacher,#19)"by Lee Child
After years of being out of the Army,Jack Reacher is pulled back into service at the CIA and State Department after someone tried to shoot the president of France.In Child's latest Jack Reacher installment ,Reacher finds himself face to face with all old enemy and old memories.

<question>:
What type of writing is this text?

<options>:
A A test report.
B An announcement.
C A book review.
D Introduction of books.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
Notice
Dear Degree-doing International Students,
According to the University's regulations governing the Curriculums   of General Education, the curriculum-choosing procedures   are as follows:
Who
All degree-doing international students are required to choose the curriculums related to Chinese Language and Culture. Refer to Item 3 for different arrangements for undergraduate students   ,master and doctor students.
What curriculum to choose
You are required to choose two curriculums related to Chinese Language and Culture that suit your own level and program. The curriculum consists of Elementary Chinese, Intermediate  Chinese, and Chinese Culture (Taught in Chinese and English ). Please refer to Attachment 1 for details.
How many credits
You are required to complete 6 credits for each curriculum within a term.
When and How
A. Undergraduate students: you are required to complete the curriculum selection process (The system will be reopened next week) by 5:00 p.m. on June 22, 2013. About how to choose the courses, you can refer to Attachment 2 (It is in Chinese; turn to your Chinese friends or teachers for help if you cannot follow the procedures of the attachment) for the instructions.
B. Master and Doctor Students: you won't have to complete the curriculum selection until early September; please wait for further notice on the arrangement.
Your cooperation will be highly appreciated.
Attachment 1: Chinese Language & Culture for International Students
Attachment 2: Handbook for Curriculum Selection
School of International Education
Chongqing University
June 13, 2013

<question>:
This notice is mainly about   _  .

<options>:
A course selection
B how to study elective courses
C regulations of learning Chinese
D Learning arrangements for elective courses

<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>:
Notice
Dear Degree-doing International Students,
According to the University's regulations governing the Curriculums   of General Education, the curriculum-choosing procedures   are as follows:
Who
All degree-doing international students are required to choose the curriculums related to Chinese Language and Culture. Refer to Item 3 for different arrangements for undergraduate students   ,master and doctor students.
What curriculum to choose
You are required to choose two curriculums related to Chinese Language and Culture that suit your own level and program. The curriculum consists of Elementary Chinese, Intermediate  Chinese, and Chinese Culture (Taught in Chinese and English ). Please refer to Attachment 1 for details.
How many credits
You are required to complete 6 credits for each curriculum within a term.
When and How
A. Undergraduate students: you are required to complete the curriculum selection process (The system will be reopened next week) by 5:00 p.m. on June 22, 2013. About how to choose the courses, you can refer to Attachment 2 (It is in Chinese; turn to your Chinese friends or teachers for help if you cannot follow the procedures of the attachment) for the instructions.
B. Master and Doctor Students: you won't have to complete the curriculum selection until early September; please wait for further notice on the arrangement.
Your cooperation will be highly appreciated.
Attachment 1: Chinese Language & Culture for International Students
Attachment 2: Handbook for Curriculum Selection
School of International Education
Chongqing University
June 13, 2013

<question>:
The courses which can be chosen don't include   _  .

<options>:
A Chinese Culture
B Advanced Chinese
C Elementary Chinese
D Intermediate Chinese

<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>:
Notice
Dear Degree-doing International Students,
According to the University's regulations governing the Curriculums   of General Education, the curriculum-choosing procedures   are as follows:
Who
All degree-doing international students are required to choose the curriculums related to Chinese Language and Culture. Refer to Item 3 for different arrangements for undergraduate students   ,master and doctor students.
What curriculum to choose
You are required to choose two curriculums related to Chinese Language and Culture that suit your own level and program. The curriculum consists of Elementary Chinese, Intermediate  Chinese, and Chinese Culture (Taught in Chinese and English ). Please refer to Attachment 1 for details.
How many credits
You are required to complete 6 credits for each curriculum within a term.
When and How
A. Undergraduate students: you are required to complete the curriculum selection process (The system will be reopened next week) by 5:00 p.m. on June 22, 2013. About how to choose the courses, you can refer to Attachment 2 (It is in Chinese; turn to your Chinese friends or teachers for help if you cannot follow the procedures of the attachment) for the instructions.
B. Master and Doctor Students: you won't have to complete the curriculum selection until early September; please wait for further notice on the arrangement.
Your cooperation will be highly appreciated.
Attachment 1: Chinese Language & Culture for International Students
Attachment 2: Handbook for Curriculum Selection
School of International Education
Chongqing University
June 13, 2013

<question>:
According to the arrangement, who must finish choosing curriculums in June?

<options>:
A Doctor students
B Master students
C Undergraduate students
D International students

<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>:
Notice
Dear Degree-doing International Students,
According to the University's regulations governing the Curriculums   of General Education, the curriculum-choosing procedures   are as follows:
Who
All degree-doing international students are required to choose the curriculums related to Chinese Language and Culture. Refer to Item 3 for different arrangements for undergraduate students   ,master and doctor students.
What curriculum to choose
You are required to choose two curriculums related to Chinese Language and Culture that suit your own level and program. The curriculum consists of Elementary Chinese, Intermediate  Chinese, and Chinese Culture (Taught in Chinese and English ). Please refer to Attachment 1 for details.
How many credits
You are required to complete 6 credits for each curriculum within a term.
When and How
A. Undergraduate students: you are required to complete the curriculum selection process (The system will be reopened next week) by 5:00 p.m. on June 22, 2013. About how to choose the courses, you can refer to Attachment 2 (It is in Chinese; turn to your Chinese friends or teachers for help if you cannot follow the procedures of the attachment) for the instructions.
B. Master and Doctor Students: you won't have to complete the curriculum selection until early September; please wait for further notice on the arrangement.
Your cooperation will be highly appreciated.
Attachment 1: Chinese Language & Culture for International Students
Attachment 2: Handbook for Curriculum Selection
School of International Education
Chongqing University
June 13, 2013

<question>:
You can learn the instructions in the course selection from  _  .

<options>:
A your friends
B your teachers
C Attachment One
D Attachment Two

<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>:
Need to relax after a few stressful months? Perhaps you need to go to a spa.
First of all, what exactly is a spa? Traditionally, spas were places with a natural spring producing warm waters that could be used in hydrotherapy   treatments. They were places where you "took the waters" --- meaning you drank some of the water or bathed in it.
But nowadays, a "spa" can mean a variety of things. In general, the term is often used to refer to commercial establishment that provides many services for health, fitness, weight loss, beauty and relaxation. This may include exercise classes, mud baths, body treatment, facials  , etc.
In Japan, traditional hot springs have attracted visitors for centuries. And thermal baths   have been found in the ruins of the Cretan Palace of Knossos (2000-1400 B.C.). It was the Romans who made spas popular in Europe. They established a number of towns around thermal waters. These include the English town of Aquae Sulis (which is called Bath today), and the Belgian town of Aquae Spadanae (which is known as Spa these days).
In the 18
century, spas became the fashionable places to go on holiday. Bath and Harrogate in the UK were popular with British rich people. And in Europe Carsbad (now called Larlovy Vary), Marienbad and Franzensbsf were Europe's most important holiday centers.
A typical day in Carsbad in the 19
century went as follows. Visitors got up at 6:00 a.m. to take the waters and listen to music by a band. Next, came a light breakfast, a bath in the waters, and then lunch. In the afternoon, visitors went sightseeing, walked or attended concerts. After dinner, there were theatrical performances. Guests returned to their hotels at about 9 p.m. to rest until six the following morning. Visitors would stay for as long as a month. Some of the more famous patients at these spas included the composers Beethoven and Chopin, and the Russian writer Turgnev.
Marienbad was the best spa town. It was popular with the inventor Thomas Edison, the writer Johann Goethe, and many famous people and European emperors.
Today, although taking the waters isn't as common as it used to be, spa treatments are more popular than ever.

<question>:
What can we learn about a spa?

<options>:
A It makes profits mainly on facials.
B It is a center for rich people to relax.
C It provides more services than before.
D It is where one can get medical treatment.

<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>:
Need to relax after a few stressful months? Perhaps you need to go to a spa.
First of all, what exactly is a spa? Traditionally, spas were places with a natural spring producing warm waters that could be used in hydrotherapy   treatments. They were places where you "took the waters" --- meaning you drank some of the water or bathed in it.
But nowadays, a "spa" can mean a variety of things. In general, the term is often used to refer to commercial establishment that provides many services for health, fitness, weight loss, beauty and relaxation. This may include exercise classes, mud baths, body treatment, facials  , etc.
In Japan, traditional hot springs have attracted visitors for centuries. And thermal baths   have been found in the ruins of the Cretan Palace of Knossos (2000-1400 B.C.). It was the Romans who made spas popular in Europe. They established a number of towns around thermal waters. These include the English town of Aquae Sulis (which is called Bath today), and the Belgian town of Aquae Spadanae (which is known as Spa these days).
In the 18
century, spas became the fashionable places to go on holiday. Bath and Harrogate in the UK were popular with British rich people. And in Europe Carsbad (now called Larlovy Vary), Marienbad and Franzensbsf were Europe's most important holiday centers.
A typical day in Carsbad in the 19
century went as follows. Visitors got up at 6:00 a.m. to take the waters and listen to music by a band. Next, came a light breakfast, a bath in the waters, and then lunch. In the afternoon, visitors went sightseeing, walked or attended concerts. After dinner, there were theatrical performances. Guests returned to their hotels at about 9 p.m. to rest until six the following morning. Visitors would stay for as long as a month. Some of the more famous patients at these spas included the composers Beethoven and Chopin, and the Russian writer Turgnev.
Marienbad was the best spa town. It was popular with the inventor Thomas Edison, the writer Johann Goethe, and many famous people and European emperors.
Today, although taking the waters isn't as common as it used to be, spa treatments are more popular than ever.

<question>:
From Paragraph 4, we can infer that    _   .

<options>:
A spas have a history of about 200 years
B Japan has more spas than any other countries
C the Romans played a positive part in the popularity of spas
D ordinary people could enjoy thermal baths in 18

<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>:
Need to relax after a few stressful months? Perhaps you need to go to a spa.
First of all, what exactly is a spa? Traditionally, spas were places with a natural spring producing warm waters that could be used in hydrotherapy   treatments. They were places where you "took the waters" --- meaning you drank some of the water or bathed in it.
But nowadays, a "spa" can mean a variety of things. In general, the term is often used to refer to commercial establishment that provides many services for health, fitness, weight loss, beauty and relaxation. This may include exercise classes, mud baths, body treatment, facials  , etc.
In Japan, traditional hot springs have attracted visitors for centuries. And thermal baths   have been found in the ruins of the Cretan Palace of Knossos (2000-1400 B.C.). It was the Romans who made spas popular in Europe. They established a number of towns around thermal waters. These include the English town of Aquae Sulis (which is called Bath today), and the Belgian town of Aquae Spadanae (which is known as Spa these days).
In the 18
century, spas became the fashionable places to go on holiday. Bath and Harrogate in the UK were popular with British rich people. And in Europe Carsbad (now called Larlovy Vary), Marienbad and Franzensbsf were Europe's most important holiday centers.
A typical day in Carsbad in the 19
century went as follows. Visitors got up at 6:00 a.m. to take the waters and listen to music by a band. Next, came a light breakfast, a bath in the waters, and then lunch. In the afternoon, visitors went sightseeing, walked or attended concerts. After dinner, there were theatrical performances. Guests returned to their hotels at about 9 p.m. to rest until six the following morning. Visitors would stay for as long as a month. Some of the more famous patients at these spas included the composers Beethoven and Chopin, and the Russian writer Turgnev.
Marienbad was the best spa town. It was popular with the inventor Thomas Edison, the writer Johann Goethe, and many famous people and European emperors.
Today, although taking the waters isn't as common as it used to be, spa treatments are more popular than ever.

<question>:
At the spas in Carlsbad,    _   .

<options>:
A many visitors had facials
B guests often stayed for at least a month
C Thomas Edison was a regular guest
D guests had a bath between breakfast and lunch

<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>:
Need to relax after a few stressful months? Perhaps you need to go to a spa.
First of all, what exactly is a spa? Traditionally, spas were places with a natural spring producing warm waters that could be used in hydrotherapy   treatments. They were places where you "took the waters" --- meaning you drank some of the water or bathed in it.
But nowadays, a "spa" can mean a variety of things. In general, the term is often used to refer to commercial establishment that provides many services for health, fitness, weight loss, beauty and relaxation. This may include exercise classes, mud baths, body treatment, facials  , etc.
In Japan, traditional hot springs have attracted visitors for centuries. And thermal baths   have been found in the ruins of the Cretan Palace of Knossos (2000-1400 B.C.). It was the Romans who made spas popular in Europe. They established a number of towns around thermal waters. These include the English town of Aquae Sulis (which is called Bath today), and the Belgian town of Aquae Spadanae (which is known as Spa these days).
In the 18
century, spas became the fashionable places to go on holiday. Bath and Harrogate in the UK were popular with British rich people. And in Europe Carsbad (now called Larlovy Vary), Marienbad and Franzensbsf were Europe's most important holiday centers.
A typical day in Carsbad in the 19
century went as follows. Visitors got up at 6:00 a.m. to take the waters and listen to music by a band. Next, came a light breakfast, a bath in the waters, and then lunch. In the afternoon, visitors went sightseeing, walked or attended concerts. After dinner, there were theatrical performances. Guests returned to their hotels at about 9 p.m. to rest until six the following morning. Visitors would stay for as long as a month. Some of the more famous patients at these spas included the composers Beethoven and Chopin, and the Russian writer Turgnev.
Marienbad was the best spa town. It was popular with the inventor Thomas Edison, the writer Johann Goethe, and many famous people and European emperors.
Today, although taking the waters isn't as common as it used to be, spa treatments are more popular than ever.

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

<options>:
A The former name of Larlovy Vary was Carlsbad.
B Spa treatments are not so popular as before.
C Chopin visited Marienbad frequently.
D Marienbad is located in the UK.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
A three-mile-long fishhook-shaped piece of land in the middle of Chesapeake Bay, Tangier Island has always been a community set apart from the mainland.
These days, the island's 500-plus residents, who mostly use golf cars as transportation on the village's narrow roads and who don't allow the public consumption of alcohol, have managed to preserve their traditional culture.
Probably the most striking example of their heritage is the islanders' unique way of speaking.
David L.Shores, a linguist   who was born on Tangier Island,  has found out the reason why the speech of Tangier Island strikes outsiders as strange.
According to Shores, the islanders pronounce their vowels louder and longer, which causes common words to sound different when spoken by Tangier natives.
Some, scholars have said the natives of Tangier speak an old form of English that goes back to the time of Queen F.Elizabeth I.Shores doesn't buy into that theory. "It's not Eliza- bethan English by any means," he says." I doubt if anyone could trace it to that, because the variety of English at that time were great."
Bruce Gordy, a Tangier native and a former teacher at the island's only school, has made a list of 350 strange expressions and words that he says are used and undertook only by the islanders.But Gordy clones' think it's the strange vocabulary that puzzles outsiders most when hearing Tangier residents speak.
"I think what confuses t.hem is the fact that we are ' talking backwards a lot.,"  he say's.
He offers an example."If somebody's stupid, you know what I say?" Gordy says." I'm saying he's smart, but the way I say it makes everyone know I'm emphasizing he's stupid
Both Gordy and Shores believe Tangier's isolation  has led to the islanders' unusual way of speaking.
Now, the economy of Tangier Island is moving away from its tradition of crabbing and fishing as the number of crabs and oysters in the bay declines.More residents are finding work on tugboats or looking for jobs on the mainland.
" Of course the sons and daughters went with their dad out crabbing. You don't go with your dad on the tugboat.That's not going to preserve Tangier culture, "Gordy says.

<question>:
According to the text, Tangier Island

<options>:
A has been discovered recently
B is a fast developing x-pillage
C is a land of golf lovers
D has a small population

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
A three-mile-long fishhook-shaped piece of land in the middle of Chesapeake Bay, Tangier Island has always been a community set apart from the mainland.
These days, the island's 500-plus residents, who mostly use golf cars as transportation on the village's narrow roads and who don't allow the public consumption of alcohol, have managed to preserve their traditional culture.
Probably the most striking example of their heritage is the islanders' unique way of speaking.
David L.Shores, a linguist   who was born on Tangier Island,  has found out the reason why the speech of Tangier Island strikes outsiders as strange.
According to Shores, the islanders pronounce their vowels louder and longer, which causes common words to sound different when spoken by Tangier natives.
Some, scholars have said the natives of Tangier speak an old form of English that goes back to the time of Queen F.Elizabeth I.Shores doesn't buy into that theory. "It's not Eliza- bethan English by any means," he says." I doubt if anyone could trace it to that, because the variety of English at that time were great."
Bruce Gordy, a Tangier native and a former teacher at the island's only school, has made a list of 350 strange expressions and words that he says are used and undertook only by the islanders.But Gordy clones' think it's the strange vocabulary that puzzles outsiders most when hearing Tangier residents speak.
"I think what confuses t.hem is the fact that we are ' talking backwards a lot.,"  he say's.
He offers an example."If somebody's stupid, you know what I say?" Gordy says." I'm saying he's smart, but the way I say it makes everyone know I'm emphasizing he's stupid
Both Gordy and Shores believe Tangier's isolation  has led to the islanders' unusual way of speaking.
Now, the economy of Tangier Island is moving away from its tradition of crabbing and fishing as the number of crabs and oysters in the bay declines.More residents are finding work on tugboats or looking for jobs on the mainland.
" Of course the sons and daughters went with their dad out crabbing. You don't go with your dad on the tugboat.That's not going to preserve Tangier culture, "Gordy says.

<question>:
In Shores' opinion,  the language the islanders speak

<options>:
A can't be called English in fact
B is unique in its pronunciation system
C can never be understood by outsiders
D shares some similarities with Elizabethan English

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
A three-mile-long fishhook-shaped piece of land in the middle of Chesapeake Bay, Tangier Island has always been a community set apart from the mainland.
These days, the island's 500-plus residents, who mostly use golf cars as transportation on the village's narrow roads and who don't allow the public consumption of alcohol, have managed to preserve their traditional culture.
Probably the most striking example of their heritage is the islanders' unique way of speaking.
David L.Shores, a linguist   who was born on Tangier Island,  has found out the reason why the speech of Tangier Island strikes outsiders as strange.
According to Shores, the islanders pronounce their vowels louder and longer, which causes common words to sound different when spoken by Tangier natives.
Some, scholars have said the natives of Tangier speak an old form of English that goes back to the time of Queen F.Elizabeth I.Shores doesn't buy into that theory. "It's not Eliza- bethan English by any means," he says." I doubt if anyone could trace it to that, because the variety of English at that time were great."
Bruce Gordy, a Tangier native and a former teacher at the island's only school, has made a list of 350 strange expressions and words that he says are used and undertook only by the islanders.But Gordy clones' think it's the strange vocabulary that puzzles outsiders most when hearing Tangier residents speak.
"I think what confuses t.hem is the fact that we are ' talking backwards a lot.,"  he say's.
He offers an example."If somebody's stupid, you know what I say?" Gordy says." I'm saying he's smart, but the way I say it makes everyone know I'm emphasizing he's stupid
Both Gordy and Shores believe Tangier's isolation  has led to the islanders' unusual way of speaking.
Now, the economy of Tangier Island is moving away from its tradition of crabbing and fishing as the number of crabs and oysters in the bay declines.More residents are finding work on tugboats or looking for jobs on the mainland.
" Of course the sons and daughters went with their dad out crabbing. You don't go with your dad on the tugboat.That's not going to preserve Tangier culture, "Gordy says.

<question>:
What's Gordy's attitude towards the preservation of Tangier culture'?

<options>:
A Confident.
B Satisfied
C Concerned.
D Angry.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
When is the right time to get kids involved in teamwork and what does it mean to be part of a team? There are many great ways to introduce kids to team building. Use team building games and activities to get kids to understand the meaning of being in a team.
Try to find some games that have kids work together on some kind of problem solving. Children naturally have a shorter attention span   than adults so present it in a funny way. Create a reward system for teams that are able to work together in order to reach a common goal. When they solve the problem and receive a reward, it gives them initiative to keep working hard and cooperating with others. The best games are those that require direct communication between team members.
Organize a game of 20 questions for the kids to play while building a team. Draw up a series of cards with different questions on each. Have each child select a card and then ask another question on it casually. It's a great way for the kids to share and discover common interests. Kids need to be entertained and social when in a large group. This will lighten the mood greatly and help the quieter team members to come out of their shells.
Have the kids sit in a circle or around a table and share their favorite things. Start with something like movies or books and move on to anything from toys to animals. Sharing interests creates discussion. When you share interests with someone, it is easier to relate to them. Kids finally want to be friends with most other kids. Encouraging them to get along socially is always positive. By sharing interests they can form valuable bonds that will serve them as both individuals and as a team.

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

<options>:
A How to be active in a game.
B How to share common interests with others.
C A game for the kids to play
D Ways to get kids to understand the meaning of being a team.

<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>:
When is the right time to get kids involved in teamwork and what does it mean to be part of a team? There are many great ways to introduce kids to team building. Use team building games and activities to get kids to understand the meaning of being in a team.
Try to find some games that have kids work together on some kind of problem solving. Children naturally have a shorter attention span   than adults so present it in a funny way. Create a reward system for teams that are able to work together in order to reach a common goal. When they solve the problem and receive a reward, it gives them initiative to keep working hard and cooperating with others. The best games are those that require direct communication between team members.
Organize a game of 20 questions for the kids to play while building a team. Draw up a series of cards with different questions on each. Have each child select a card and then ask another question on it casually. It's a great way for the kids to share and discover common interests. Kids need to be entertained and social when in a large group. This will lighten the mood greatly and help the quieter team members to come out of their shells.
Have the kids sit in a circle or around a table and share their favorite things. Start with something like movies or books and move on to anything from toys to animals. Sharing interests creates discussion. When you share interests with someone, it is easier to relate to them. Kids finally want to be friends with most other kids. Encouraging them to get along socially is always positive. By sharing interests they can form valuable bonds that will serve them as both individuals and as a team.

<question>:
Who is the passage meant for?

<options>:
A Teenagers.
B Parents.
C Teachers.
D 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>:
Eight in 10 Americans eat fast food at least once a month and half eat it every week according, to a Gallup Poll. Yet most people who eat fast food know it's bad for them. So why do they keep eating it?
The answer is simple: the benefits of eating fast food outweigh the long-term implications for most people. However, once you read these reasons why all those trips to the drive through may be slowly killing you, you may just want to stop eating fast food after all.
1. Fast food makes you fat.
A 15-year study of over 3,000 people found that eating fast food is linked to weight gain and insulin resistance. In others words, fast food makes you fat and increases your risk of type 2 diabetes. You probably know this already. But here's something you may not know.
2. Fast food is addictive.
The more you eat fast food, the more you crave it. One study found that fast food is "a potentially addictive substance that is most likely to create dependence in vulnerable populations." If you eat fast food once a week or more, you may be addicted to it.
3. Fast food is affecting your kids.
According to the CDC, childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents in the past 30 years. Kids have an amazing ability to recall ads they've seen. Fast food marketers know this, and design ads accordingly. Research shows strong associations between increases in advertising for non-nutritious foods and rates of childhood obesity.
4. Fast food "burgers" don't have much burger in them.
One study found that most fast food burgers are composed of about 50 percent water and the actual meat content is only 2.1 to 14.8 percent. So what makes up the rest of it, you ask? Chemical fillers and preservatives, mostly. That's why we see read horror stories about burgers that don't go bad.
5. Even "healthy" fast food isn't that healthy.
Fast food restaurants are catering to consumer demands to produce healthier options. The problem is, their definition of "healthy" is quite lax. One of the healthiest dishes at Burger King, the Garden Fresh Salad Chicken Caesar with TENDERGRILL Chicken and dressing, still has almost 500 calories and 28 grams of fat, and nearly a day's worth of sodium.
6. Fast food is inhumane to animals.
Okay, this one may not be a reason why fast is killing you, but it's still a compelling reason to stop eating fast food. 9 billion animals were slaughtered in the US alone in 2012 and much of that meat is for your fast food burgers and chicken sandwiches. Large factory farms resemble more of a "business" than a "farm." Animals suffer in crowded spaces where they rarely have access to the outdoors or sunlight. They are pumped full of antibiotics to combat disease, which runs rampant in these conditions. Livestock is one of the biggest sources of pollution and environmental negligence, according to the UN.
7. Fast food sodas are loaded with sugar.
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is the cheap sweetener most fast food restaurants use in their sodas, desserts, and many other products. Princeton University researchers linked HFCS consumption to obesity in an animal study. Rats given HFCS gained more weight and body fat than those given table sugar.

<question>:
How many factors are mentioned which can account for the reason why fast food is slowly killing you?

<options>:
A Seven.
B Three.
C Four.
D Five.

<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>:
Eight in 10 Americans eat fast food at least once a month and half eat it every week according, to a Gallup Poll. Yet most people who eat fast food know it's bad for them. So why do they keep eating it?
The answer is simple: the benefits of eating fast food outweigh the long-term implications for most people. However, once you read these reasons why all those trips to the drive through may be slowly killing you, you may just want to stop eating fast food after all.
1. Fast food makes you fat.
A 15-year study of over 3,000 people found that eating fast food is linked to weight gain and insulin resistance. In others words, fast food makes you fat and increases your risk of type 2 diabetes. You probably know this already. But here's something you may not know.
2. Fast food is addictive.
The more you eat fast food, the more you crave it. One study found that fast food is "a potentially addictive substance that is most likely to create dependence in vulnerable populations." If you eat fast food once a week or more, you may be addicted to it.
3. Fast food is affecting your kids.
According to the CDC, childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents in the past 30 years. Kids have an amazing ability to recall ads they've seen. Fast food marketers know this, and design ads accordingly. Research shows strong associations between increases in advertising for non-nutritious foods and rates of childhood obesity.
4. Fast food "burgers" don't have much burger in them.
One study found that most fast food burgers are composed of about 50 percent water and the actual meat content is only 2.1 to 14.8 percent. So what makes up the rest of it, you ask? Chemical fillers and preservatives, mostly. That's why we see read horror stories about burgers that don't go bad.
5. Even "healthy" fast food isn't that healthy.
Fast food restaurants are catering to consumer demands to produce healthier options. The problem is, their definition of "healthy" is quite lax. One of the healthiest dishes at Burger King, the Garden Fresh Salad Chicken Caesar with TENDERGRILL Chicken and dressing, still has almost 500 calories and 28 grams of fat, and nearly a day's worth of sodium.
6. Fast food is inhumane to animals.
Okay, this one may not be a reason why fast is killing you, but it's still a compelling reason to stop eating fast food. 9 billion animals were slaughtered in the US alone in 2012 and much of that meat is for your fast food burgers and chicken sandwiches. Large factory farms resemble more of a "business" than a "farm." Animals suffer in crowded spaces where they rarely have access to the outdoors or sunlight. They are pumped full of antibiotics to combat disease, which runs rampant in these conditions. Livestock is one of the biggest sources of pollution and environmental negligence, according to the UN.
7. Fast food sodas are loaded with sugar.
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is the cheap sweetener most fast food restaurants use in their sodas, desserts, and many other products. Princeton University researchers linked HFCS consumption to obesity in an animal study. Rats given HFCS gained more weight and body fat than those given table sugar.

<question>:
According to the text, we know that  _  .

<options>:
A many people keep eating fast food because they know nothing about the harm which fast food will bring them
B fast food plays a key role in children's growth
C eating fast food is connected to weight gain and insulin resistance.
D many fast food restaurants are can offer a good and healthy meal to consumer

<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>:
Eight in 10 Americans eat fast food at least once a month and half eat it every week according, to a Gallup Poll. Yet most people who eat fast food know it's bad for them. So why do they keep eating it?
The answer is simple: the benefits of eating fast food outweigh the long-term implications for most people. However, once you read these reasons why all those trips to the drive through may be slowly killing you, you may just want to stop eating fast food after all.
1. Fast food makes you fat.
A 15-year study of over 3,000 people found that eating fast food is linked to weight gain and insulin resistance. In others words, fast food makes you fat and increases your risk of type 2 diabetes. You probably know this already. But here's something you may not know.
2. Fast food is addictive.
The more you eat fast food, the more you crave it. One study found that fast food is "a potentially addictive substance that is most likely to create dependence in vulnerable populations." If you eat fast food once a week or more, you may be addicted to it.
3. Fast food is affecting your kids.
According to the CDC, childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents in the past 30 years. Kids have an amazing ability to recall ads they've seen. Fast food marketers know this, and design ads accordingly. Research shows strong associations between increases in advertising for non-nutritious foods and rates of childhood obesity.
4. Fast food "burgers" don't have much burger in them.
One study found that most fast food burgers are composed of about 50 percent water and the actual meat content is only 2.1 to 14.8 percent. So what makes up the rest of it, you ask? Chemical fillers and preservatives, mostly. That's why we see read horror stories about burgers that don't go bad.
5. Even "healthy" fast food isn't that healthy.
Fast food restaurants are catering to consumer demands to produce healthier options. The problem is, their definition of "healthy" is quite lax. One of the healthiest dishes at Burger King, the Garden Fresh Salad Chicken Caesar with TENDERGRILL Chicken and dressing, still has almost 500 calories and 28 grams of fat, and nearly a day's worth of sodium.
6. Fast food is inhumane to animals.
Okay, this one may not be a reason why fast is killing you, but it's still a compelling reason to stop eating fast food. 9 billion animals were slaughtered in the US alone in 2012 and much of that meat is for your fast food burgers and chicken sandwiches. Large factory farms resemble more of a "business" than a "farm." Animals suffer in crowded spaces where they rarely have access to the outdoors or sunlight. They are pumped full of antibiotics to combat disease, which runs rampant in these conditions. Livestock is one of the biggest sources of pollution and environmental negligence, according to the UN.
7. Fast food sodas are loaded with sugar.
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is the cheap sweetener most fast food restaurants use in their sodas, desserts, and many other products. Princeton University researchers linked HFCS consumption to obesity in an animal study. Rats given HFCS gained more weight and body fat than those given table sugar.

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

<options>:
A To help us make right decisions
B To advise us to stop eating fast food
C To tell us how to keep fit
D To encourage us to be humane to animals

<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>:
Sarah Alexander celebrated the start of her last year at Wells College the way many other seniors before her had. She ran across the picturesque campus to the shores of Cayuga Lake, where she jumped into the water.
So did many of her fellow seniors. But dozens of students decided to stay away, especially the  ly few newly arrived male students.
Wells College, which since 1868 had educated only women, began accepting men this year in hopes of supporting its decreasing enrollment.
For many students and alumnae, it was a crushing decision. After the college announced last October that it would go co-educational, about half of the students protested and two filed a lawsuit, which they later dropped.
The students--33 men and 383 women--came to campus late last month. Both sexes are now trying to navigate the new social landscape. Mr. Phillips said "You can't do guy stuff. Every time you want to sit and watch sports or a game, it turns into a movie."
The women were "somewhat nasty." "I could see the dirty looks in their eyes," he said. "But I was not going to let that stop me from coming."
Wells was a place where women did not have to fuss over their appearance or fight to be taken seriously by their professors. They could enjoy the friendship of their campus sisters and their playful traditions. Besides jumping into the lake, the women dance around the maypole each May and kiss the feet of the statue of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, before exams.
Ms. Alexander said, "People told us we wouldn't notice a difference, but from the moment men arrived on campus you could notice a difference. Women are waking up early to put on makeup, and that's odd," she said.
Henry Wells, a founder of Wells Fargo and a friend of Cornell's donator, Ezra Cornell established this college, when women were not considered capable of higher learning. "Give her the opportunity," he wrote.
The news that the college would go coed created ripples far beyond campus. One alumna wrote a letter to the college's president, Lisa Marsh Ryerson, saying the founder would haunt her. "I believe Henry Wells would have haunted me if I let Wells College close," said Ms. Marsh Ryerson, a Wells alumna herself.
The great-great-great-great granddaughter of Henry Wells, Stephanie Redmond, 18, of Washington State, said that earlier this year a Wells student had tracked her down and asked her to support the protest. But Ms. Redmond said the move to admit men had encouraged her to enroll at Wells this year as a freshman. She plans on a career in engineering, a male-dominated field, and said attending an all-women's college might have put her at a disadvantage.

<question>:
The primary reason for the Wells College to accept men is that  _  .

<options>:
A the campus is lack of vigor and vitality
B it will face the destiny of being closed down
C its enrollment rate is in decline
D all-women's college might put a woman at a disadvantage

<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>:
Sarah Alexander celebrated the start of her last year at Wells College the way many other seniors before her had. She ran across the picturesque campus to the shores of Cayuga Lake, where she jumped into the water.
So did many of her fellow seniors. But dozens of students decided to stay away, especially the  ly few newly arrived male students.
Wells College, which since 1868 had educated only women, began accepting men this year in hopes of supporting its decreasing enrollment.
For many students and alumnae, it was a crushing decision. After the college announced last October that it would go co-educational, about half of the students protested and two filed a lawsuit, which they later dropped.
The students--33 men and 383 women--came to campus late last month. Both sexes are now trying to navigate the new social landscape. Mr. Phillips said "You can't do guy stuff. Every time you want to sit and watch sports or a game, it turns into a movie."
The women were "somewhat nasty." "I could see the dirty looks in their eyes," he said. "But I was not going to let that stop me from coming."
Wells was a place where women did not have to fuss over their appearance or fight to be taken seriously by their professors. They could enjoy the friendship of their campus sisters and their playful traditions. Besides jumping into the lake, the women dance around the maypole each May and kiss the feet of the statue of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, before exams.
Ms. Alexander said, "People told us we wouldn't notice a difference, but from the moment men arrived on campus you could notice a difference. Women are waking up early to put on makeup, and that's odd," she said.
Henry Wells, a founder of Wells Fargo and a friend of Cornell's donator, Ezra Cornell established this college, when women were not considered capable of higher learning. "Give her the opportunity," he wrote.
The news that the college would go coed created ripples far beyond campus. One alumna wrote a letter to the college's president, Lisa Marsh Ryerson, saying the founder would haunt her. "I believe Henry Wells would have haunted me if I let Wells College close," said Ms. Marsh Ryerson, a Wells alumna herself.
The great-great-great-great granddaughter of Henry Wells, Stephanie Redmond, 18, of Washington State, said that earlier this year a Wells student had tracked her down and asked her to support the protest. But Ms. Redmond said the move to admit men had encouraged her to enroll at Wells this year as a freshman. She plans on a career in engineering, a male-dominated field, and said attending an all-women's college might have put her at a disadvantage.

<question>:
A typical behavior for seniors to do is that   _  .

<options>:
A they switch sports programs to a movie
B they swim in Cayuga Lake accompanied by friends
C they jog along the picturesque campus
D they celebrate their fourth year by jumping into a lake

<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>:
Sarah Alexander celebrated the start of her last year at Wells College the way many other seniors before her had. She ran across the picturesque campus to the shores of Cayuga Lake, where she jumped into the water.
So did many of her fellow seniors. But dozens of students decided to stay away, especially the  ly few newly arrived male students.
Wells College, which since 1868 had educated only women, began accepting men this year in hopes of supporting its decreasing enrollment.
For many students and alumnae, it was a crushing decision. After the college announced last October that it would go co-educational, about half of the students protested and two filed a lawsuit, which they later dropped.
The students--33 men and 383 women--came to campus late last month. Both sexes are now trying to navigate the new social landscape. Mr. Phillips said "You can't do guy stuff. Every time you want to sit and watch sports or a game, it turns into a movie."
The women were "somewhat nasty." "I could see the dirty looks in their eyes," he said. "But I was not going to let that stop me from coming."
Wells was a place where women did not have to fuss over their appearance or fight to be taken seriously by their professors. They could enjoy the friendship of their campus sisters and their playful traditions. Besides jumping into the lake, the women dance around the maypole each May and kiss the feet of the statue of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, before exams.
Ms. Alexander said, "People told us we wouldn't notice a difference, but from the moment men arrived on campus you could notice a difference. Women are waking up early to put on makeup, and that's odd," she said.
Henry Wells, a founder of Wells Fargo and a friend of Cornell's donator, Ezra Cornell established this college, when women were not considered capable of higher learning. "Give her the opportunity," he wrote.
The news that the college would go coed created ripples far beyond campus. One alumna wrote a letter to the college's president, Lisa Marsh Ryerson, saying the founder would haunt her. "I believe Henry Wells would have haunted me if I let Wells College close," said Ms. Marsh Ryerson, a Wells alumna herself.
The great-great-great-great granddaughter of Henry Wells, Stephanie Redmond, 18, of Washington State, said that earlier this year a Wells student had tracked her down and asked her to support the protest. But Ms. Redmond said the move to admit men had encouraged her to enroll at Wells this year as a freshman. She plans on a career in engineering, a male-dominated field, and said attending an all-women's college might have put her at a disadvantage.

<question>:
The change after turning into a coed college is that   _  .

<options>:
A dirty looks in women's eyes have disappeared
B women get up early to make up
C women are waking up early to study
D women dance with men around the maypole

<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>:
Sarah Alexander celebrated the start of her last year at Wells College the way many other seniors before her had. She ran across the picturesque campus to the shores of Cayuga Lake, where she jumped into the water.
So did many of her fellow seniors. But dozens of students decided to stay away, especially the  ly few newly arrived male students.
Wells College, which since 1868 had educated only women, began accepting men this year in hopes of supporting its decreasing enrollment.
For many students and alumnae, it was a crushing decision. After the college announced last October that it would go co-educational, about half of the students protested and two filed a lawsuit, which they later dropped.
The students--33 men and 383 women--came to campus late last month. Both sexes are now trying to navigate the new social landscape. Mr. Phillips said "You can't do guy stuff. Every time you want to sit and watch sports or a game, it turns into a movie."
The women were "somewhat nasty." "I could see the dirty looks in their eyes," he said. "But I was not going to let that stop me from coming."
Wells was a place where women did not have to fuss over their appearance or fight to be taken seriously by their professors. They could enjoy the friendship of their campus sisters and their playful traditions. Besides jumping into the lake, the women dance around the maypole each May and kiss the feet of the statue of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, before exams.
Ms. Alexander said, "People told us we wouldn't notice a difference, but from the moment men arrived on campus you could notice a difference. Women are waking up early to put on makeup, and that's odd," she said.
Henry Wells, a founder of Wells Fargo and a friend of Cornell's donator, Ezra Cornell established this college, when women were not considered capable of higher learning. "Give her the opportunity," he wrote.
The news that the college would go coed created ripples far beyond campus. One alumna wrote a letter to the college's president, Lisa Marsh Ryerson, saying the founder would haunt her. "I believe Henry Wells would have haunted me if I let Wells College close," said Ms. Marsh Ryerson, a Wells alumna herself.
The great-great-great-great granddaughter of Henry Wells, Stephanie Redmond, 18, of Washington State, said that earlier this year a Wells student had tracked her down and asked her to support the protest. But Ms. Redmond said the move to admit men had encouraged her to enroll at Wells this year as a freshman. She plans on a career in engineering, a male-dominated field, and said attending an all-women's college might have put her at a disadvantage.

<question>:
The attitude of the author is that   _  .

<options>:
A she objectively describes the new and uneasy coeducation
B she dislikes the change and hopes to file a lawsuit
C she calls on women in support of the protest
D she hates a tradition of all-women schools

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
America is losing its moral values at an alarming rate.There was a time,not too long ago,when most young Americans had a common goal,which was to get a good job,own a home and raise a family.That was considered happiness.People knew what they could afford and stayed within their means.Children were taught to respect authority.Parents were role models for their children.
They would never let their children associate with another child that they considered to be a bad influence.And instead of just allowing them to grow up,they actually raised them with strong morals and beliefs,instilling the values of God,family,and country.
But today, America is full of exhausted dads and single moms who,instead of taking on their role as a parent,instilling moral character and values in their children,have lots of debt upon themselves.As a result,they are too busy working to pay these debts,rather than focus on the real needs of their children.Instead of giving their children the parental guidance they need,they shower them with expensive electronic gadgets .Most of the time,especially in single parent homes,the children are completely unsupervised.
Without proper guidance and supervision ,a child simply wanders aimlessly through their childhood,learning their values from only God knows who.Is it any wonder then that America is losing its moral values?The children are our future leaders.How can they lead if they don't know the way?Even animals teach their young.
Therefore,the young people of today need to listen to the older generation and start making some adjustments.Your children should be your primary concern.They need far more than mere food and shelter.They need careful guidance.Moral values need to be instilled while they are young.

<question>:
Americans used to give their children  _  .

<options>:
A much freedom
B proper guidance
C 1ots of money
D expensive toys

<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>:
America is losing its moral values at an alarming rate.There was a time,not too long ago,when most young Americans had a common goal,which was to get a good job,own a home and raise a family.That was considered happiness.People knew what they could afford and stayed within their means.Children were taught to respect authority.Parents were role models for their children.
They would never let their children associate with another child that they considered to be a bad influence.And instead of just allowing them to grow up,they actually raised them with strong morals and beliefs,instilling the values of God,family,and country.
But today, America is full of exhausted dads and single moms who,instead of taking on their role as a parent,instilling moral character and values in their children,have lots of debt upon themselves.As a result,they are too busy working to pay these debts,rather than focus on the real needs of their children.Instead of giving their children the parental guidance they need,they shower them with expensive electronic gadgets .Most of the time,especially in single parent homes,the children are completely unsupervised.
Without proper guidance and supervision ,a child simply wanders aimlessly through their childhood,learning their values from only God knows who.Is it any wonder then that America is losing its moral values?The children are our future leaders.How can they lead if they don't know the way?Even animals teach their young.
Therefore,the young people of today need to listen to the older generation and start making some adjustments.Your children should be your primary concern.They need far more than mere food and shelter.They need careful guidance.Moral values need to be instilled while they are young.

<question>:
Why are American parents exhausted today?

<options>:
A They bear a heavy debt burden.
B They are under great work pressure.
C They are tired with raising children.
D They have fierce competition in their work.

<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>:
America is losing its moral values at an alarming rate.There was a time,not too long ago,when most young Americans had a common goal,which was to get a good job,own a home and raise a family.That was considered happiness.People knew what they could afford and stayed within their means.Children were taught to respect authority.Parents were role models for their children.
They would never let their children associate with another child that they considered to be a bad influence.And instead of just allowing them to grow up,they actually raised them with strong morals and beliefs,instilling the values of God,family,and country.
But today, America is full of exhausted dads and single moms who,instead of taking on their role as a parent,instilling moral character and values in their children,have lots of debt upon themselves.As a result,they are too busy working to pay these debts,rather than focus on the real needs of their children.Instead of giving their children the parental guidance they need,they shower them with expensive electronic gadgets .Most of the time,especially in single parent homes,the children are completely unsupervised.
Without proper guidance and supervision ,a child simply wanders aimlessly through their childhood,learning their values from only God knows who.Is it any wonder then that America is losing its moral values?The children are our future leaders.How can they lead if they don't know the way?Even animals teach their young.
Therefore,the young people of today need to listen to the older generation and start making some adjustments.Your children should be your primary concern.They need far more than mere food and shelter.They need careful guidance.Moral values need to be instilled while they are young.

<question>:
What tone(,)does the author use in talking about today's American parents?

<options>:
A Grateful.
B Humorous.
C Disapproving.
D Guilty.

<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>:
Make a five-minute film and win !
Do you love the summer holidays but hate being bored ? Then why don't you enter the Film Street Summer Shorts Competition by making a short film this summer with your family and friends ?
What you have to do
To enter the competition , you have to make a short film that is around 5 minutes long (It can be shorter but not longer !) on a digital camera , or mobile phone .
Awards
The best short film entered into our competition will be shown in Film Street's Cinema and you'll win a Cineworld Cinemas pass for yourself and three more for other members of your filmmaking crew . If you have a Cineworld Cinema pass , you can watch as many films as you like for a year, for free , at any Cineworld Cinema !
Rules
*   We can't show films that tell others about either your , or any other kid's name or address
*   We can't show films that hurt , harm or insult   other people .
*   We can't show films that have bad language .
Copyright checklist
Getting permission to use someone else's work in your film can be expensive , so check your film to
make sure that :
*   Your film is _ and you haven't copied someone else .
*   There are no scenes of branding   on shop sights , books , magazines or CDs .
*   There are no scenes of someone else's artwork
Address and Date
Post your finished film on tape , CD or DVD by Monday , October 1st, 2007 to :
Film Street Summer Shorts Competition
First Light Movies
Unit 6 , Third Floor , The Bond
180-182 Fazeley Street
Birmingham    B5   5SE
So what's stopping you ? Start making your Film Street Summer short now !

<question>:
Who is the passage written for ?

<options>:
A Children
B Parents
C Teachers
D Actors

<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>:
Make a five-minute film and win !
Do you love the summer holidays but hate being bored ? Then why don't you enter the Film Street Summer Shorts Competition by making a short film this summer with your family and friends ?
What you have to do
To enter the competition , you have to make a short film that is around 5 minutes long (It can be shorter but not longer !) on a digital camera , or mobile phone .
Awards
The best short film entered into our competition will be shown in Film Street's Cinema and you'll win a Cineworld Cinemas pass for yourself and three more for other members of your filmmaking crew . If you have a Cineworld Cinema pass , you can watch as many films as you like for a year, for free , at any Cineworld Cinema !
Rules
*   We can't show films that tell others about either your , or any other kid's name or address
*   We can't show films that hurt , harm or insult   other people .
*   We can't show films that have bad language .
Copyright checklist
Getting permission to use someone else's work in your film can be expensive , so check your film to
make sure that :
*   Your film is _ and you haven't copied someone else .
*   There are no scenes of branding   on shop sights , books , magazines or CDs .
*   There are no scenes of someone else's artwork
Address and Date
Post your finished film on tape , CD or DVD by Monday , October 1st, 2007 to :
Film Street Summer Shorts Competition
First Light Movies
Unit 6 , Third Floor , The Bond
180-182 Fazeley Street
Birmingham    B5   5SE
So what's stopping you ? Start making your Film Street Summer short now !

<question>:
How many Cineworld Cinemas passes will the winner of the awarded in all ?

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

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
Disney's cartoon, Finding Nemo, tells a touching story of a father called Martin and his son Nemo.
Martin loses his wife and an entire family of unhatched eggs to a huge shark. Only one fish egg remains, Nemo. Martin promises his dead wife that he will protect his young son at any cost. So, Martin becomes fearful of almost everything in the ocean. That makes him over protective-he hopes to keep his kid safe from the challenges that life presents. Martin's nagging makes Nemo feel that he doesn't need his dad telling him what to do.
So on his first day of school, Nemo and some friends swim to the edge of their coral reef, a place Martin always thinks is very dangerous. When Martin shouts at Nemo come back, Nemo refuses to listen to him and swim out to a boat in the distance. Suddenly, he gets caught by some divers. So begins Martin's journey to find Nemo, who ends up in an aquarium in an office in Australia. Soon the worried father runs into Dory, a forgetful blue fish, who helps Martin find his son. Meanwhile, Nemo misses his father terribly. He soon hears that he will be given to an eight-year-old girl who likes to kill fish.
Can Martin find his son before it is too late?
Finding Nemo is a physical and mental journey. Martin overcomes his shyness and anxieties and Nemo discovers his own and his father's hidden strengths. It celebrates the relationship between fathers and their sons.
The cartoon paints a sea world that is alive with color. All the characters are very human-like and have their own personalities.
Finding Nemo was released in the US on may 30, earning about US $70.6 million in just three days, it has set a new opening records for a cartoon.

<question>:
What is the passage mainly about?

<options>:
A How a father finds his son
B How to get home when getting lost
C A brief introduction to a cartoon film
D The love between a father and his son

<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>:
Disney's cartoon, Finding Nemo, tells a touching story of a father called Martin and his son Nemo.
Martin loses his wife and an entire family of unhatched eggs to a huge shark. Only one fish egg remains, Nemo. Martin promises his dead wife that he will protect his young son at any cost. So, Martin becomes fearful of almost everything in the ocean. That makes him over protective-he hopes to keep his kid safe from the challenges that life presents. Martin's nagging makes Nemo feel that he doesn't need his dad telling him what to do.
So on his first day of school, Nemo and some friends swim to the edge of their coral reef, a place Martin always thinks is very dangerous. When Martin shouts at Nemo come back, Nemo refuses to listen to him and swim out to a boat in the distance. Suddenly, he gets caught by some divers. So begins Martin's journey to find Nemo, who ends up in an aquarium in an office in Australia. Soon the worried father runs into Dory, a forgetful blue fish, who helps Martin find his son. Meanwhile, Nemo misses his father terribly. He soon hears that he will be given to an eight-year-old girl who likes to kill fish.
Can Martin find his son before it is too late?
Finding Nemo is a physical and mental journey. Martin overcomes his shyness and anxieties and Nemo discovers his own and his father's hidden strengths. It celebrates the relationship between fathers and their sons.
The cartoon paints a sea world that is alive with color. All the characters are very human-like and have their own personalities.
Finding Nemo was released in the US on may 30, earning about US $70.6 million in just three days, it has set a new opening records for a cartoon.

<question>:
It can be concluded according to the cartoon that   _  .

<options>:
A Nemo has a wonderful journey after leaving his father.
B Martin has met a lot of difficulties finding his son.
C Nemo is really independent after leaving his father.
D Nemo never needs any protection from 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>:
Disney's cartoon, Finding Nemo, tells a touching story of a father called Martin and his son Nemo.
Martin loses his wife and an entire family of unhatched eggs to a huge shark. Only one fish egg remains, Nemo. Martin promises his dead wife that he will protect his young son at any cost. So, Martin becomes fearful of almost everything in the ocean. That makes him over protective-he hopes to keep his kid safe from the challenges that life presents. Martin's nagging makes Nemo feel that he doesn't need his dad telling him what to do.
So on his first day of school, Nemo and some friends swim to the edge of their coral reef, a place Martin always thinks is very dangerous. When Martin shouts at Nemo come back, Nemo refuses to listen to him and swim out to a boat in the distance. Suddenly, he gets caught by some divers. So begins Martin's journey to find Nemo, who ends up in an aquarium in an office in Australia. Soon the worried father runs into Dory, a forgetful blue fish, who helps Martin find his son. Meanwhile, Nemo misses his father terribly. He soon hears that he will be given to an eight-year-old girl who likes to kill fish.
Can Martin find his son before it is too late?
Finding Nemo is a physical and mental journey. Martin overcomes his shyness and anxieties and Nemo discovers his own and his father's hidden strengths. It celebrates the relationship between fathers and their sons.
The cartoon paints a sea world that is alive with color. All the characters are very human-like and have their own personalities.
Finding Nemo was released in the US on may 30, earning about US $70.6 million in just three days, it has set a new opening records for a cartoon.

<question>:
What is the theme of the cartoon?

<options>:
A We should always listen to our parents.
B Parents should let their children have an independent life.
C Parent should take care of their children in case they get lost.
D Parental love is the greatest love in the world.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
The summer beach season is prime time for shark attacks. It seems like sharks are attacking all the time .But that is something of an illusion. The number of attacks is very small.
How does a shark hunt? Muscles and fins  give the shark its speed and maneuverability in the water. A shark's front fins act like the wings of a plane and let it "fly" through the water. The tail acts like a high-power propeller .
But the big thing that gives the shark its edge in the ocean is its sensory package. The package includes the shark' eyes ,ears ,skin, nose and mouth, as well as electric sensing.
A shark' nose is probably its most important sense.  If you were to put a single drop of blood in a swimming pool ,a great white shark could smell that. And they can tell the direction that the smell is coming from.
Sharks handle their electric sensing using cell located in the head .Whenever something moves using its muscles , a shark can detect the electrical impulses flowing to those muscles. A shark can electrically "see" anything that has muscles even if it is hiding or the water is not clear.
Sharks even have vibration sensors in their skin. Even something moves near  the shark ,tubes pick up the pressure changes and hairs inside the tubes send signals to the brain . This extra sense allows a shark to turn quickly and attack again.
When you put all these different senses together ,it makes the shark a nearly ideal hunter. A shark can detect prey from miles away and then use eyes ,electrosensing and movement sensing to home in .
Strangely, sharks do not seem to use these senses to
people. The very low number of sharks tells us that sharks do not hunt people on a regular basis. On the other hand , people love to hunt sharks. Millions of sharks die every year. Without protection ,extinction is a definite possibility.

<question>:
From the text ,we can know that   _   .

<options>:
A it is true that sharks are attacking all the time .
B a shark can see anything that has muscles even if it is hiding
C sharks deal with their electric sensing using cell located in the skin .
D what gives the shark its speed and maneuverability is fins and muscles.

<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 summer beach season is prime time for shark attacks. It seems like sharks are attacking all the time .But that is something of an illusion. The number of attacks is very small.
How does a shark hunt? Muscles and fins  give the shark its speed and maneuverability in the water. A shark's front fins act like the wings of a plane and let it "fly" through the water. The tail acts like a high-power propeller .
But the big thing that gives the shark its edge in the ocean is its sensory package. The package includes the shark' eyes ,ears ,skin, nose and mouth, as well as electric sensing.
A shark' nose is probably its most important sense.  If you were to put a single drop of blood in a swimming pool ,a great white shark could smell that. And they can tell the direction that the smell is coming from.
Sharks handle their electric sensing using cell located in the head .Whenever something moves using its muscles , a shark can detect the electrical impulses flowing to those muscles. A shark can electrically "see" anything that has muscles even if it is hiding or the water is not clear.
Sharks even have vibration sensors in their skin. Even something moves near  the shark ,tubes pick up the pressure changes and hairs inside the tubes send signals to the brain . This extra sense allows a shark to turn quickly and attack again.
When you put all these different senses together ,it makes the shark a nearly ideal hunter. A shark can detect prey from miles away and then use eyes ,electrosensing and movement sensing to home in .
Strangely, sharks do not seem to use these senses to
people. The very low number of sharks tells us that sharks do not hunt people on a regular basis. On the other hand , people love to hunt sharks. Millions of sharks die every year. Without protection ,extinction is a definite possibility.

<question>:
What gives the shark its edge in the ocean according to the text?

<options>:
A its muscles
B its nose
C Its sensory package
D Its fins

<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 summer beach season is prime time for shark attacks. It seems like sharks are attacking all the time .But that is something of an illusion. The number of attacks is very small.
How does a shark hunt? Muscles and fins  give the shark its speed and maneuverability in the water. A shark's front fins act like the wings of a plane and let it "fly" through the water. The tail acts like a high-power propeller .
But the big thing that gives the shark its edge in the ocean is its sensory package. The package includes the shark' eyes ,ears ,skin, nose and mouth, as well as electric sensing.
A shark' nose is probably its most important sense.  If you were to put a single drop of blood in a swimming pool ,a great white shark could smell that. And they can tell the direction that the smell is coming from.
Sharks handle their electric sensing using cell located in the head .Whenever something moves using its muscles , a shark can detect the electrical impulses flowing to those muscles. A shark can electrically "see" anything that has muscles even if it is hiding or the water is not clear.
Sharks even have vibration sensors in their skin. Even something moves near  the shark ,tubes pick up the pressure changes and hairs inside the tubes send signals to the brain . This extra sense allows a shark to turn quickly and attack again.
When you put all these different senses together ,it makes the shark a nearly ideal hunter. A shark can detect prey from miles away and then use eyes ,electrosensing and movement sensing to home in .
Strangely, sharks do not seem to use these senses to
people. The very low number of sharks tells us that sharks do not hunt people on a regular basis. On the other hand , people love to hunt sharks. Millions of sharks die every year. Without protection ,extinction is a definite possibility.

<question>:
In this text ,the writer implies that    _   .

<options>:
A there are many shark attacks.
B humans beings should protect sharks
C human beings dislike hunting sharks.
D shark's nose is very important.

<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 studied engineering after enjoying top marks, as high school came relatively easy. Then university life came!
I thought that I must have some learning disorder, as it seemed that everyone else was absorbing the material and making progress while to me it was an insurmountable  struggle. There were never enough hours in the day and weekend to attend the lectures, study the lessons and then do the assignment.
During my darkest hour I called home to speak to my father: "Dad, I don't think I can handle this." My father then said something, which cut through me like a knife: "There is no returning home. If you quit, then you are on your own."
I hung up thinking what a terrible heartless thing to say. Then, I determined to somehow gut it out . There seemed to be no other choices available! Soon afterwards, I noticed a sigh posted in a campus common area stating: "Studying Skills" with a place & time to meet. It said that "there is help available". I attended that meeting! I soon discovered there were several others in a similar situation and that everyone wanted to help each other get through this challenging first term. I soon found a study partner, who helped me a lot, and I was grateful to him for his kind help.
Yes, it was still a very challenging first year, but I found the needed strength and support to get through it. In fact my father has been helping me since then, but he has done it in another way. I know now in my heart that he did the very best help he could to help me fly. Thanks Dad for the push!

<question>:
The story happened when the author   _  .

<options>:
A just came to the new high school
B was in his first term in university
C was in the last year of high school
D had been in the university for one year

<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 studied engineering after enjoying top marks, as high school came relatively easy. Then university life came!
I thought that I must have some learning disorder, as it seemed that everyone else was absorbing the material and making progress while to me it was an insurmountable  struggle. There were never enough hours in the day and weekend to attend the lectures, study the lessons and then do the assignment.
During my darkest hour I called home to speak to my father: "Dad, I don't think I can handle this." My father then said something, which cut through me like a knife: "There is no returning home. If you quit, then you are on your own."
I hung up thinking what a terrible heartless thing to say. Then, I determined to somehow gut it out . There seemed to be no other choices available! Soon afterwards, I noticed a sigh posted in a campus common area stating: "Studying Skills" with a place & time to meet. It said that "there is help available". I attended that meeting! I soon discovered there were several others in a similar situation and that everyone wanted to help each other get through this challenging first term. I soon found a study partner, who helped me a lot, and I was grateful to him for his kind help.
Yes, it was still a very challenging first year, but I found the needed strength and support to get through it. In fact my father has been helping me since then, but he has done it in another way. I know now in my heart that he did the very best help he could to help me fly. Thanks Dad for the push!

<question>:
What was the author's problem?

<options>:
A His father refused his request of returning home.
B His father said some terrible words to him.
C He found the course difficult to understand.
D He could not understand his teachers.

<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 studied engineering after enjoying top marks, as high school came relatively easy. Then university life came!
I thought that I must have some learning disorder, as it seemed that everyone else was absorbing the material and making progress while to me it was an insurmountable  struggle. There were never enough hours in the day and weekend to attend the lectures, study the lessons and then do the assignment.
During my darkest hour I called home to speak to my father: "Dad, I don't think I can handle this." My father then said something, which cut through me like a knife: "There is no returning home. If you quit, then you are on your own."
I hung up thinking what a terrible heartless thing to say. Then, I determined to somehow gut it out . There seemed to be no other choices available! Soon afterwards, I noticed a sigh posted in a campus common area stating: "Studying Skills" with a place & time to meet. It said that "there is help available". I attended that meeting! I soon discovered there were several others in a similar situation and that everyone wanted to help each other get through this challenging first term. I soon found a study partner, who helped me a lot, and I was grateful to him for his kind help.
Yes, it was still a very challenging first year, but I found the needed strength and support to get through it. In fact my father has been helping me since then, but he has done it in another way. I know now in my heart that he did the very best help he could to help me fly. Thanks Dad for the push!

<question>:
How did the author get through his challenge successfully?

<options>:
A He got help from his father in another way.
B He changed the place and time for study.
C He joined those who helped each other.
D He paid more attention to study.

<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 studied engineering after enjoying top marks, as high school came relatively easy. Then university life came!
I thought that I must have some learning disorder, as it seemed that everyone else was absorbing the material and making progress while to me it was an insurmountable  struggle. There were never enough hours in the day and weekend to attend the lectures, study the lessons and then do the assignment.
During my darkest hour I called home to speak to my father: "Dad, I don't think I can handle this." My father then said something, which cut through me like a knife: "There is no returning home. If you quit, then you are on your own."
I hung up thinking what a terrible heartless thing to say. Then, I determined to somehow gut it out . There seemed to be no other choices available! Soon afterwards, I noticed a sigh posted in a campus common area stating: "Studying Skills" with a place & time to meet. It said that "there is help available". I attended that meeting! I soon discovered there were several others in a similar situation and that everyone wanted to help each other get through this challenging first term. I soon found a study partner, who helped me a lot, and I was grateful to him for his kind help.
Yes, it was still a very challenging first year, but I found the needed strength and support to get through it. In fact my father has been helping me since then, but he has done it in another way. I know now in my heart that he did the very best help he could to help me fly. Thanks Dad for the push!

<question>:
Which of the following is the most suitable title for the text?

<options>:
A Differences between high school and university
B My time in university
C The importance of being strict with children
D Push from my 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>:
Dogs and millionaires have a lot in common. They are absolute opportunists (especially when it comes to rewards). They defend their territory . And in general, they don't like cats. Perhaps that explains a new survey showing that millionaires are far more dog-friendly than the rest of Americans.
According to a study by Spectrem Group, 58% of millionaire pet owners have a dog. Only 37% own a cat. Only 3% keep fish, 2% birds and 2% have a horse. Similarly, 39% of U. S. households own a dog, compared to 33% of households owning a cat, released by the Humane Society.
Jennifer Cona, a trust and estates attorney  and partner with Genser Subow Genser & Cona in New York, does a lot of work on pet trusts. She said of all the pet trusts she's worked on, 90% are for dogs and only 10% are for cats.
She said dogs provide one thing especially important for the wealthy: unconditional love.
"You don't get that from a cat," she said, "Dogs are like children for some families, except that they don't mess up in college or run off with money. Sometimes it's easy to see why dogs are the favorite children."
Millionaires show their love for their dogs in part by their spending. One quarter of millionaire pet owners spend more than $1, 000 a year on their pets, the Spectrem study said, while more than half spend more than $500 a year.
Many would say those numbers are understated, given all the diamond-dog collars, dog foods and booming dog spas in evidence these days, not to mention the medical bills.
The survey showed 34% of pet owners spend money on decorating, while 6% spend on "sweaters, outfits and costumes."
More than half of millionaire pet owners spend money on teeth cleaning for their pets. More than 16%, meanwhile, said they would spend money on reconstructive surgeries and "anti-anxiety, anti-depression" medication for their pets.

<question>:
What is the passage mainly about?

<options>:
A Millionaires like dogs more than other Americans.
B Keeping dogs as pets is quite popular among Americans.
C Pet dogs help relieve their owners' anxiety and depression.
D Millionaires spend much money on teeth cleaning for their pets.

<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>:
Dogs and millionaires have a lot in common. They are absolute opportunists (especially when it comes to rewards). They defend their territory . And in general, they don't like cats. Perhaps that explains a new survey showing that millionaires are far more dog-friendly than the rest of Americans.
According to a study by Spectrem Group, 58% of millionaire pet owners have a dog. Only 37% own a cat. Only 3% keep fish, 2% birds and 2% have a horse. Similarly, 39% of U. S. households own a dog, compared to 33% of households owning a cat, released by the Humane Society.
Jennifer Cona, a trust and estates attorney  and partner with Genser Subow Genser & Cona in New York, does a lot of work on pet trusts. She said of all the pet trusts she's worked on, 90% are for dogs and only 10% are for cats.
She said dogs provide one thing especially important for the wealthy: unconditional love.
"You don't get that from a cat," she said, "Dogs are like children for some families, except that they don't mess up in college or run off with money. Sometimes it's easy to see why dogs are the favorite children."
Millionaires show their love for their dogs in part by their spending. One quarter of millionaire pet owners spend more than $1, 000 a year on their pets, the Spectrem study said, while more than half spend more than $500 a year.
Many would say those numbers are understated, given all the diamond-dog collars, dog foods and booming dog spas in evidence these days, not to mention the medical bills.
The survey showed 34% of pet owners spend money on decorating, while 6% spend on "sweaters, outfits and costumes."
More than half of millionaire pet owners spend money on teeth cleaning for their pets. More than 16%, meanwhile, said they would spend money on reconstructive surgeries and "anti-anxiety, anti-depression" medication for their pets.

<question>:
From the survey by Spectrem Group, we can learn   _  .

<options>:
A about one third of American households own a cat
B more than half of millionaire pet owners have a dog
C millionaire pet owners spend $1, 000 on their pets daily
D 34% of pet owners spend money on dog clothing

<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>:
Dogs and millionaires have a lot in common. They are absolute opportunists (especially when it comes to rewards). They defend their territory . And in general, they don't like cats. Perhaps that explains a new survey showing that millionaires are far more dog-friendly than the rest of Americans.
According to a study by Spectrem Group, 58% of millionaire pet owners have a dog. Only 37% own a cat. Only 3% keep fish, 2% birds and 2% have a horse. Similarly, 39% of U. S. households own a dog, compared to 33% of households owning a cat, released by the Humane Society.
Jennifer Cona, a trust and estates attorney  and partner with Genser Subow Genser & Cona in New York, does a lot of work on pet trusts. She said of all the pet trusts she's worked on, 90% are for dogs and only 10% are for cats.
She said dogs provide one thing especially important for the wealthy: unconditional love.
"You don't get that from a cat," she said, "Dogs are like children for some families, except that they don't mess up in college or run off with money. Sometimes it's easy to see why dogs are the favorite children."
Millionaires show their love for their dogs in part by their spending. One quarter of millionaire pet owners spend more than $1, 000 a year on their pets, the Spectrem study said, while more than half spend more than $500 a year.
Many would say those numbers are understated, given all the diamond-dog collars, dog foods and booming dog spas in evidence these days, not to mention the medical bills.
The survey showed 34% of pet owners spend money on decorating, while 6% spend on "sweaters, outfits and costumes."
More than half of millionaire pet owners spend money on teeth cleaning for their pets. More than 16%, meanwhile, said they would spend money on reconstructive surgeries and "anti-anxiety, anti-depression" medication for their pets.

<question>:
What's the main reason why millionaires show great love for their dogs?

<options>:
A They can afford the high expense to raise pet dogs.
B Pet dogs have never made a mess of things around.
C Millionaires feel more secure in company of dogs.
D Pet dogs show unconditional love for their owners.

<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>:
Dogs and millionaires have a lot in common. They are absolute opportunists (especially when it comes to rewards). They defend their territory . And in general, they don't like cats. Perhaps that explains a new survey showing that millionaires are far more dog-friendly than the rest of Americans.
According to a study by Spectrem Group, 58% of millionaire pet owners have a dog. Only 37% own a cat. Only 3% keep fish, 2% birds and 2% have a horse. Similarly, 39% of U. S. households own a dog, compared to 33% of households owning a cat, released by the Humane Society.
Jennifer Cona, a trust and estates attorney  and partner with Genser Subow Genser & Cona in New York, does a lot of work on pet trusts. She said of all the pet trusts she's worked on, 90% are for dogs and only 10% are for cats.
She said dogs provide one thing especially important for the wealthy: unconditional love.
"You don't get that from a cat," she said, "Dogs are like children for some families, except that they don't mess up in college or run off with money. Sometimes it's easy to see why dogs are the favorite children."
Millionaires show their love for their dogs in part by their spending. One quarter of millionaire pet owners spend more than $1, 000 a year on their pets, the Spectrem study said, while more than half spend more than $500 a year.
Many would say those numbers are understated, given all the diamond-dog collars, dog foods and booming dog spas in evidence these days, not to mention the medical bills.
The survey showed 34% of pet owners spend money on decorating, while 6% spend on "sweaters, outfits and costumes."
More than half of millionaire pet owners spend money on teeth cleaning for their pets. More than 16%, meanwhile, said they would spend money on reconstructive surgeries and "anti-anxiety, anti-depression" medication for their pets.

<question>:
What does Jennifer Cona probably think of millionaires owning pet dogs ?

<options>:
A Ridiculous.
B Acceptable.
C Negative.
D Indifferent.

<answer>: