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

<passage>:
Mrs. White lived in a town of England. Her husband died three years ago and one of her children worked in the capital and the other three lived in another town. Her husband didn't leave her much money and she had to live a simple life. Sometimes her children went to see her during their holidays, ubt they stayed with her for only two or three days.
    One winter morning the old woman got up early. She was going to buy some food in a shop. And when she came out, she found there was much snow in the street. She had to sweep it away. And suddenly she found a dying dog at the corner of the house. She picked it up and took it into to house quickly. She put it near the fire and gave it some milk and bread. At first the poor dog ate nothing and that afternoon it drank some milk and three days later it was all right. Now the old woman found it was a beautiful dog. And she liked it very much and took it everywhere she went. A week later she went shopping with her dog. At a bus stop a young man was eating fish and chips. The little dog became very excited at the smell of the man's lunch and began jumping up at him.
"Do you mind if I throw it a bit ?" asked the young man.
"Not at all," answered Mrs. White.
    Having heard this, he picked up the dog and threw it over the wall.

<question>:
The dog hoped   _  , so it became excited.

<options>:
A to be given some food
B to leave the bus stop soon
C to bite the young man
D to go as soon as possible

<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>:
Knowing how much her own children loved presents at Christmas, Ann Sutton always tried to seek help for one or two poor families. With a social worker mother, the Sutton children. had inherited her commitment to service, and knew never to take their good fortune at Christmas for granted. This year, Kinzie, her seven-year-old daughter was thrilled that Santa Claus would make a special visit to a 22-year-old mother named Ashley who worked in a factory raising her 12-month-old son by herself.
The phone rang on Sunday. A representative from a local organization was calling to say that the aid Ann had requested for Ashley had fallen through. No Santa Claus, no presents, nothing.
Ann saw the cheer fade away from her children's faces at the news.  Without a word, Kinzie ran into her bedroom. She returned,  her face set with determination.
Opening up her piggy bank, she put all the coins onto the table:  $3.30.  Everything she had.
"Mom," she told Ann, "I know it's not much. But maybe this will buy a present for the baby."
At a breakfast meeting the next day, Ann told her coworkers about her daughter story. To her surprise, staff members began to open their purses. and empty  their pockets to help Kinzie .On Christmas Eve, Ann drove through the pouring rain to the small trailer where the Ashley's lived. Then she began to unload the gifts from the car, handing them to Ashley one by one.
Ashley was very moved. Reflecting on a little girl's generosity, Ashley says she'll one day be able to do something similar for someone else in need.  "Kinzie could have used that money for herself, but she gave it away," Ashley says. "She's the  type of kid I'd like my son to  grow up to be."

<question>:
According to the text, Ann Sutton  _  .

<options>:
A only cares about poor children
B has possessed a good fortune
C is warm-hearted and ready to help others
D is a single mother with a 12-month-old boy.

<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>:
Knowing how much her own children loved presents at Christmas, Ann Sutton always tried to seek help for one or two poor families. With a social worker mother, the Sutton children. had inherited her commitment to service, and knew never to take their good fortune at Christmas for granted. This year, Kinzie, her seven-year-old daughter was thrilled that Santa Claus would make a special visit to a 22-year-old mother named Ashley who worked in a factory raising her 12-month-old son by herself.
The phone rang on Sunday. A representative from a local organization was calling to say that the aid Ann had requested for Ashley had fallen through. No Santa Claus, no presents, nothing.
Ann saw the cheer fade away from her children's faces at the news.  Without a word, Kinzie ran into her bedroom. She returned,  her face set with determination.
Opening up her piggy bank, she put all the coins onto the table:  $3.30.  Everything she had.
"Mom," she told Ann, "I know it's not much. But maybe this will buy a present for the baby."
At a breakfast meeting the next day, Ann told her coworkers about her daughter story. To her surprise, staff members began to open their purses. and empty  their pockets to help Kinzie .On Christmas Eve, Ann drove through the pouring rain to the small trailer where the Ashley's lived. Then she began to unload the gifts from the car, handing them to Ashley one by one.
Ashley was very moved. Reflecting on a little girl's generosity, Ashley says she'll one day be able to do something similar for someone else in need.  "Kinzie could have used that money for herself, but she gave it away," Ashley says. "She's the  type of kid I'd like my son to  grow up to be."

<question>:
When hearing the aid had fallen through,, Kinzie

<options>:
A was not sad but cheerfu1
B put all her coins away immediately
C told her mother to ask the coworkers for help
D decided to buy a present for the baby with all her allowance

<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>:
Knowing how much her own children loved presents at Christmas, Ann Sutton always tried to seek help for one or two poor families. With a social worker mother, the Sutton children. had inherited her commitment to service, and knew never to take their good fortune at Christmas for granted. This year, Kinzie, her seven-year-old daughter was thrilled that Santa Claus would make a special visit to a 22-year-old mother named Ashley who worked in a factory raising her 12-month-old son by herself.
The phone rang on Sunday. A representative from a local organization was calling to say that the aid Ann had requested for Ashley had fallen through. No Santa Claus, no presents, nothing.
Ann saw the cheer fade away from her children's faces at the news.  Without a word, Kinzie ran into her bedroom. She returned,  her face set with determination.
Opening up her piggy bank, she put all the coins onto the table:  $3.30.  Everything she had.
"Mom," she told Ann, "I know it's not much. But maybe this will buy a present for the baby."
At a breakfast meeting the next day, Ann told her coworkers about her daughter story. To her surprise, staff members began to open their purses. and empty  their pockets to help Kinzie .On Christmas Eve, Ann drove through the pouring rain to the small trailer where the Ashley's lived. Then she began to unload the gifts from the car, handing them to Ashley one by one.
Ashley was very moved. Reflecting on a little girl's generosity, Ashley says she'll one day be able to do something similar for someone else in need.  "Kinzie could have used that money for herself, but she gave it away," Ashley says. "She's the  type of kid I'd like my son to  grow up to be."

<question>:
From the text we can learn that.

<options>:
A Ann would act as Santa Claus to hand out the Christmas presents
B the Sutton children always got lots of presents at Christmas
C Kinzie's generosity influenced others and they clici something similar
D Ashley was moved and promised to return the money

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
Knowing how much her own children loved presents at Christmas, Ann Sutton always tried to seek help for one or two poor families. With a social worker mother, the Sutton children. had inherited her commitment to service, and knew never to take their good fortune at Christmas for granted. This year, Kinzie, her seven-year-old daughter was thrilled that Santa Claus would make a special visit to a 22-year-old mother named Ashley who worked in a factory raising her 12-month-old son by herself.
The phone rang on Sunday. A representative from a local organization was calling to say that the aid Ann had requested for Ashley had fallen through. No Santa Claus, no presents, nothing.
Ann saw the cheer fade away from her children's faces at the news.  Without a word, Kinzie ran into her bedroom. She returned,  her face set with determination.
Opening up her piggy bank, she put all the coins onto the table:  $3.30.  Everything she had.
"Mom," she told Ann, "I know it's not much. But maybe this will buy a present for the baby."
At a breakfast meeting the next day, Ann told her coworkers about her daughter story. To her surprise, staff members began to open their purses. and empty  their pockets to help Kinzie .On Christmas Eve, Ann drove through the pouring rain to the small trailer where the Ashley's lived. Then she began to unload the gifts from the car, handing them to Ashley one by one.
Ashley was very moved. Reflecting on a little girl's generosity, Ashley says she'll one day be able to do something similar for someone else in need.  "Kinzie could have used that money for herself, but she gave it away," Ashley says. "She's the  type of kid I'd like my son to  grow up to be."

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

<options>:
A How a warm-hearted mother shows her love to a poor family.
B How a mother and her young daughter helped a poor family.
C Many people make contributions to those in need. '
D What happened to a poor family on Christmas Eve.

<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>:
Almost every machine with moving parts has wheels,yet no one knows exactly when the first wheel was invented or what it was used for.We do know,however,that they existed over 5,500 years ago in ancient Asia.
The oldest known transport wheel was discovered in 2002 in Slovenia.It is over 5,100 years old.Evidence suggests that wheels for transport didn't become popular for a while,though.This could be because animals did a perfectly good job of carrying farming tools and humans around.
But it could also be because of a difficult situation.While wheels need to roll on smooth surfaces,roads with smooth surfaces weren't going to be constructed until there was plenty of demand for them.Eventually,road surfaces did become smoother,but this difficult situation appeared again a few centuries later.There had been no important changes in wheel and vehicle design before the arrival of modern road design.
In the mid1700s,a Frenchman came up with a new design of road--a base layer  of large stones covered with a thin layer of smaller stones.A Scotsman improved on this design in the 1820s and a strong,lasting road surface became a reality.At around the same time,metal hubs (the central part of a wheel)came into being,followed by the pneumatic tyre  in 1846.Alloy wheels were invented in 1967,sixty years after the appearance of tarmacked roads .As wheel design took off,vehicles got faster and faster.                          (2013*,C)

<question>:
What might explain why transport wheels didn't become popular for some time?

<options>:
A Few knew how to use transport wheels.
B Humans carried farming tools just as well.
C Animals were a good means of transport.
D The existence of transport wheels was not known.

<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>:
Almost every machine with moving parts has wheels,yet no one knows exactly when the first wheel was invented or what it was used for.We do know,however,that they existed over 5,500 years ago in ancient Asia.
The oldest known transport wheel was discovered in 2002 in Slovenia.It is over 5,100 years old.Evidence suggests that wheels for transport didn't become popular for a while,though.This could be because animals did a perfectly good job of carrying farming tools and humans around.
But it could also be because of a difficult situation.While wheels need to roll on smooth surfaces,roads with smooth surfaces weren't going to be constructed until there was plenty of demand for them.Eventually,road surfaces did become smoother,but this difficult situation appeared again a few centuries later.There had been no important changes in wheel and vehicle design before the arrival of modern road design.
In the mid1700s,a Frenchman came up with a new design of road--a base layer  of large stones covered with a thin layer of smaller stones.A Scotsman improved on this design in the 1820s and a strong,lasting road surface became a reality.At around the same time,metal hubs (the central part of a wheel)came into being,followed by the pneumatic tyre  in 1846.Alloy wheels were invented in 1967,sixty years after the appearance of tarmacked roads .As wheel design took off,vehicles got faster and faster.                          (2013*,C)

<question>:
What do we know about road design from the passage?

<options>:
A It was easier than wheel design.
B It improved after big changes in vehicle design.
C It was promoted by fastmoving vehicles.
D It provided conditions for wheel design to develop.

<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>:
Almost every machine with moving parts has wheels,yet no one knows exactly when the first wheel was invented or what it was used for.We do know,however,that they existed over 5,500 years ago in ancient Asia.
The oldest known transport wheel was discovered in 2002 in Slovenia.It is over 5,100 years old.Evidence suggests that wheels for transport didn't become popular for a while,though.This could be because animals did a perfectly good job of carrying farming tools and humans around.
But it could also be because of a difficult situation.While wheels need to roll on smooth surfaces,roads with smooth surfaces weren't going to be constructed until there was plenty of demand for them.Eventually,road surfaces did become smoother,but this difficult situation appeared again a few centuries later.There had been no important changes in wheel and vehicle design before the arrival of modern road design.
In the mid1700s,a Frenchman came up with a new design of road--a base layer  of large stones covered with a thin layer of smaller stones.A Scotsman improved on this design in the 1820s and a strong,lasting road surface became a reality.At around the same time,metal hubs (the central part of a wheel)came into being,followed by the pneumatic tyre  in 1846.Alloy wheels were invented in 1967,sixty years after the appearance of tarmacked roads .As wheel design took off,vehicles got faster and faster.                          (2013*,C)

<question>:
What is the passage mainly about?

<options>:
A The beginning of road design.
B The development of transport wheels.
C The history of public transport.
D The invention of fastmoving vehicles.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
On Saturday, Feb 12, 2000, two things happened that changed my life.
First of all, my baby sister got married. She was 26 this day, and yet to me she was still my baby sister.
I was happy, but also sad. Gone were the days of me bossing  her around. My bossy behavior had once earned me the nickname Lucy. If you're a fan of Peanuts, then you can clearly imagine my behavior as an older sister.
At one point, I left the wedding reception to get some air. I went outside and walked to a nearby playground. I'm not sure how long I sat there before my sister came and joined me. We talked about how we were both grown up. As she wiped a tear from my eye, she lovingly said, "You'll always be Lucy to me." We hugged.
Then, my cousin Mike walked over to tell us that it was time to cut the cake, and the second thing that changed my life that day came to pass.
"Hey, did you guys hear that Charles Schulz died today?" he said casually - as if it were no big deal. Then he took my sister's arm and they turned to head back to the reception hall. "Coming?" they asked. "In a minute," I replied, and I sat back down on the bench, dizzy from what Mike had just told me.
How could Charles Schulz be dead? He was my creator! He was almost like a father to me!
I had lost so many things on that day. My innocence had slipped away like a thief in the night. It was gone before I could do anything about it, taking with it all the treasures that I had held in my heart. I felt myself grow up in an instant. I saw, for the first time, what I really was - a 30-year-old woman with a husband of my own, and soon, a child of my own.
I took a deep breath and stood up from the bench. I turned and headed back to the hall, hoping I hadn't missed the cutting of the cake. It was the day that my sister grew wings of her own and left the nest - the day that _ .

<question>:
Why did the author feel sad at her sister's wedding?

<options>:
A She was afraid of change.
B Her sister was getting ready to move far away from her.
C Her wonderful childhood with her sister had become a thing of the past.
D She had nobody to turn to for help with housework.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
On Saturday, Feb 12, 2000, two things happened that changed my life.
First of all, my baby sister got married. She was 26 this day, and yet to me she was still my baby sister.
I was happy, but also sad. Gone were the days of me bossing  her around. My bossy behavior had once earned me the nickname Lucy. If you're a fan of Peanuts, then you can clearly imagine my behavior as an older sister.
At one point, I left the wedding reception to get some air. I went outside and walked to a nearby playground. I'm not sure how long I sat there before my sister came and joined me. We talked about how we were both grown up. As she wiped a tear from my eye, she lovingly said, "You'll always be Lucy to me." We hugged.
Then, my cousin Mike walked over to tell us that it was time to cut the cake, and the second thing that changed my life that day came to pass.
"Hey, did you guys hear that Charles Schulz died today?" he said casually - as if it were no big deal. Then he took my sister's arm and they turned to head back to the reception hall. "Coming?" they asked. "In a minute," I replied, and I sat back down on the bench, dizzy from what Mike had just told me.
How could Charles Schulz be dead? He was my creator! He was almost like a father to me!
I had lost so many things on that day. My innocence had slipped away like a thief in the night. It was gone before I could do anything about it, taking with it all the treasures that I had held in my heart. I felt myself grow up in an instant. I saw, for the first time, what I really was - a 30-year-old woman with a husband of my own, and soon, a child of my own.
I took a deep breath and stood up from the bench. I turned and headed back to the hall, hoping I hadn't missed the cutting of the cake. It was the day that my sister grew wings of her own and left the nest - the day that _ .

<question>:
When the author's cousin told her that Charles Schulz had died, she   _  .

<options>:
A felt a great sense of loss
B burst into tears
C thought he was joking
D got angry at him for his attitude

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
On Saturday, Feb 12, 2000, two things happened that changed my life.
First of all, my baby sister got married. She was 26 this day, and yet to me she was still my baby sister.
I was happy, but also sad. Gone were the days of me bossing  her around. My bossy behavior had once earned me the nickname Lucy. If you're a fan of Peanuts, then you can clearly imagine my behavior as an older sister.
At one point, I left the wedding reception to get some air. I went outside and walked to a nearby playground. I'm not sure how long I sat there before my sister came and joined me. We talked about how we were both grown up. As she wiped a tear from my eye, she lovingly said, "You'll always be Lucy to me." We hugged.
Then, my cousin Mike walked over to tell us that it was time to cut the cake, and the second thing that changed my life that day came to pass.
"Hey, did you guys hear that Charles Schulz died today?" he said casually - as if it were no big deal. Then he took my sister's arm and they turned to head back to the reception hall. "Coming?" they asked. "In a minute," I replied, and I sat back down on the bench, dizzy from what Mike had just told me.
How could Charles Schulz be dead? He was my creator! He was almost like a father to me!
I had lost so many things on that day. My innocence had slipped away like a thief in the night. It was gone before I could do anything about it, taking with it all the treasures that I had held in my heart. I felt myself grow up in an instant. I saw, for the first time, what I really was - a 30-year-old woman with a husband of my own, and soon, a child of my own.
I took a deep breath and stood up from the bench. I turned and headed back to the hall, hoping I hadn't missed the cutting of the cake. It was the day that my sister grew wings of her own and left the nest - the day that _ .

<question>:
What is implied when the author says that "Lucy died, and I was born"?

<options>:
A The author has realized how her sister must have felt about her and decided to change.
B Lucy no longer matters to the author.
C The author doesn't like the nickname Lucy anymore.
D The author is no longer sad and ready to face the fact that she is an adult.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
On Saturday, Feb 12, 2000, two things happened that changed my life.
First of all, my baby sister got married. She was 26 this day, and yet to me she was still my baby sister.
I was happy, but also sad. Gone were the days of me bossing  her around. My bossy behavior had once earned me the nickname Lucy. If you're a fan of Peanuts, then you can clearly imagine my behavior as an older sister.
At one point, I left the wedding reception to get some air. I went outside and walked to a nearby playground. I'm not sure how long I sat there before my sister came and joined me. We talked about how we were both grown up. As she wiped a tear from my eye, she lovingly said, "You'll always be Lucy to me." We hugged.
Then, my cousin Mike walked over to tell us that it was time to cut the cake, and the second thing that changed my life that day came to pass.
"Hey, did you guys hear that Charles Schulz died today?" he said casually - as if it were no big deal. Then he took my sister's arm and they turned to head back to the reception hall. "Coming?" they asked. "In a minute," I replied, and I sat back down on the bench, dizzy from what Mike had just told me.
How could Charles Schulz be dead? He was my creator! He was almost like a father to me!
I had lost so many things on that day. My innocence had slipped away like a thief in the night. It was gone before I could do anything about it, taking with it all the treasures that I had held in my heart. I felt myself grow up in an instant. I saw, for the first time, what I really was - a 30-year-old woman with a husband of my own, and soon, a child of my own.
I took a deep breath and stood up from the bench. I turned and headed back to the hall, hoping I hadn't missed the cutting of the cake. It was the day that my sister grew wings of her own and left the nest - the day that _ .

<question>:
The best title of the passage can be   _  .

<options>:
A Two things changing my life
B My baby sister's wedding
C Not Lucy anymore
D Not innocent anymore

<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>:
This recently-released documentary had some fantastic footage  in it, and a very personal look at many of the astronauts who went to the moon. Overall, that is a very exclusive  club; only about a dozen men ever did it in the history of the world and just eight or nine ever stepped foot on it. Most of them are still alive and they discuss their adventures, insights and personal feelings here.
One gets the feeling that the rest of us will never know exactly how beautiful the moon is except to take the astronauts's words about it, because even the pictures on this DVD can't convey that.
Since this documentary is about 100 minutes long, you get a lot of information. You also get reminded how close two of the three men who went up on that historic first walk on the moon almost didn't get home alive.
An absence in this documentary is the most famous astronaut of them all: Neil Armstrong, the first man to step foot on the moon! Apparently, he did not want to be part of this film. One of the astronauts mentions something briefly about Armstrong being somewhat of a "recluse " now and it "being understandable with what he's gone through". From what I've read, a lot of people have tried to make money off him in shady ways and so now he's withdrawn  from the public spotlight.
This film, a legacy to the Apollo program and the brave men who ran it, should be in every schoolroom. It would make history more interesting to students.

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

<options>:
A One of the astronauts talks about how beautiful the moon is.
B Two of the three men who went to the moon lost their lives.
C The documentary would make more students interested in history.
D The astronauts talk about their adventures, insights and excitement.

<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>:
This recently-released documentary had some fantastic footage  in it, and a very personal look at many of the astronauts who went to the moon. Overall, that is a very exclusive  club; only about a dozen men ever did it in the history of the world and just eight or nine ever stepped foot on it. Most of them are still alive and they discuss their adventures, insights and personal feelings here.
One gets the feeling that the rest of us will never know exactly how beautiful the moon is except to take the astronauts's words about it, because even the pictures on this DVD can't convey that.
Since this documentary is about 100 minutes long, you get a lot of information. You also get reminded how close two of the three men who went up on that historic first walk on the moon almost didn't get home alive.
An absence in this documentary is the most famous astronaut of them all: Neil Armstrong, the first man to step foot on the moon! Apparently, he did not want to be part of this film. One of the astronauts mentions something briefly about Armstrong being somewhat of a "recluse " now and it "being understandable with what he's gone through". From what I've read, a lot of people have tried to make money off him in shady ways and so now he's withdrawn  from the public spotlight.
This film, a legacy to the Apollo program and the brave men who ran it, should be in every schoolroom. It would make history more interesting to students.

<question>:
How many astronauts first flew to the moon?

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

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
This recently-released documentary had some fantastic footage  in it, and a very personal look at many of the astronauts who went to the moon. Overall, that is a very exclusive  club; only about a dozen men ever did it in the history of the world and just eight or nine ever stepped foot on it. Most of them are still alive and they discuss their adventures, insights and personal feelings here.
One gets the feeling that the rest of us will never know exactly how beautiful the moon is except to take the astronauts's words about it, because even the pictures on this DVD can't convey that.
Since this documentary is about 100 minutes long, you get a lot of information. You also get reminded how close two of the three men who went up on that historic first walk on the moon almost didn't get home alive.
An absence in this documentary is the most famous astronaut of them all: Neil Armstrong, the first man to step foot on the moon! Apparently, he did not want to be part of this film. One of the astronauts mentions something briefly about Armstrong being somewhat of a "recluse " now and it "being understandable with what he's gone through". From what I've read, a lot of people have tried to make money off him in shady ways and so now he's withdrawn  from the public spotlight.
This film, a legacy to the Apollo program and the brave men who ran it, should be in every schoolroom. It would make history more interesting to students.

<question>:
Why was Armstrong absent from the film?

<options>:
A Because he didn't like to show in public.
B Because he has been tired of astronaut's life.
C Because someone wanted to make money off him.
D Because he thought what he did was nothing to mention.

<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>:
This recently-released documentary had some fantastic footage  in it, and a very personal look at many of the astronauts who went to the moon. Overall, that is a very exclusive  club; only about a dozen men ever did it in the history of the world and just eight or nine ever stepped foot on it. Most of them are still alive and they discuss their adventures, insights and personal feelings here.
One gets the feeling that the rest of us will never know exactly how beautiful the moon is except to take the astronauts's words about it, because even the pictures on this DVD can't convey that.
Since this documentary is about 100 minutes long, you get a lot of information. You also get reminded how close two of the three men who went up on that historic first walk on the moon almost didn't get home alive.
An absence in this documentary is the most famous astronaut of them all: Neil Armstrong, the first man to step foot on the moon! Apparently, he did not want to be part of this film. One of the astronauts mentions something briefly about Armstrong being somewhat of a "recluse " now and it "being understandable with what he's gone through". From what I've read, a lot of people have tried to make money off him in shady ways and so now he's withdrawn  from the public spotlight.
This film, a legacy to the Apollo program and the brave men who ran it, should be in every schoolroom. It would make history more interesting to students.

<question>:
What made Armstrong famous around the world?

<options>:
A That he came back safely to the earth alive.
B That he became an astronaut.
C That he first stepped on the moon.
D That he walked on the moon for 100 minutes.

<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>:
People in the United States love their dogs and treat them well. They take their dogs for walks, let them play outside and give them good food and medical care. However, dogs without owners to care for lead a different kind of life. The expression, to lead a dog's life, describes a person who has an unhappy existence.
Some people say we live in a dog-eat-dog world. That means many people are competing for the same things, like good jobs. They say that to be successful, a person has to work like a dog. This means they have to work very, very hard. Such hard work can make people dog-tired. And, the situation would be even worse if they became sick as a dog.
Still, people say every dog has its day. This means that every person enjoys a successful period during his or her life. To be successful, people often have to learn new skills. Yet, some people say that you can never teach an old dog new tricks. They believe that older people do not like to learn new things and will not change the way they do things.
Some people are compared to dogs in bad ways. People who are unkind or uncaring can be described meaner than a junkyard dog. Junkyard dogs live in places where people throw away things they do not want. Mean dogs are often used to guard this property. They bark or attack people who try to enter the property. However, sometimes a person who appears to be mean and threatening is really not so bad. We say his bark is worse than his bite.
Husbands and wives use this doghouse term when they are angry at each other. For example, a woman might get angry at her husband for coming home late or forgetting their wedding anniversary. She might tell him that he is in the doghouse. She may not treat him nicely until he apologizes. However, the husband may decide that it is best to leave things alone and not create more problems. He might decide to let sleeping dogs lie.
Dog expressions also are used to describe the weather. The dog days of summer are the hottest days of the year. A rainstorm may cool the weather. But we do not want it to rain too hard. We do not want it to rain cats and dogs.

<question>:
To achieve success, you must   _  .

<options>:
A feel dog-tired
B work like a dog
C become sick as a dog
D be meaner than a junkyard dog

<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>:
People in the United States love their dogs and treat them well. They take their dogs for walks, let them play outside and give them good food and medical care. However, dogs without owners to care for lead a different kind of life. The expression, to lead a dog's life, describes a person who has an unhappy existence.
Some people say we live in a dog-eat-dog world. That means many people are competing for the same things, like good jobs. They say that to be successful, a person has to work like a dog. This means they have to work very, very hard. Such hard work can make people dog-tired. And, the situation would be even worse if they became sick as a dog.
Still, people say every dog has its day. This means that every person enjoys a successful period during his or her life. To be successful, people often have to learn new skills. Yet, some people say that you can never teach an old dog new tricks. They believe that older people do not like to learn new things and will not change the way they do things.
Some people are compared to dogs in bad ways. People who are unkind or uncaring can be described meaner than a junkyard dog. Junkyard dogs live in places where people throw away things they do not want. Mean dogs are often used to guard this property. They bark or attack people who try to enter the property. However, sometimes a person who appears to be mean and threatening is really not so bad. We say his bark is worse than his bite.
Husbands and wives use this doghouse term when they are angry at each other. For example, a woman might get angry at her husband for coming home late or forgetting their wedding anniversary. She might tell him that he is in the doghouse. She may not treat him nicely until he apologizes. However, the husband may decide that it is best to leave things alone and not create more problems. He might decide to let sleeping dogs lie.
Dog expressions also are used to describe the weather. The dog days of summer are the hottest days of the year. A rainstorm may cool the weather. But we do not want it to rain too hard. We do not want it to rain cats and dogs.

<question>:
To everyone's surprise, Jack has been employed by a big company, about which we can say, "  _  ".

<options>:
A Every dog has its day
B Jack works like a dog
C His bark is worse than his bite
D Jack really lives in a dog-eat-dog 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>:
People in the United States love their dogs and treat them well. They take their dogs for walks, let them play outside and give them good food and medical care. However, dogs without owners to care for lead a different kind of life. The expression, to lead a dog's life, describes a person who has an unhappy existence.
Some people say we live in a dog-eat-dog world. That means many people are competing for the same things, like good jobs. They say that to be successful, a person has to work like a dog. This means they have to work very, very hard. Such hard work can make people dog-tired. And, the situation would be even worse if they became sick as a dog.
Still, people say every dog has its day. This means that every person enjoys a successful period during his or her life. To be successful, people often have to learn new skills. Yet, some people say that you can never teach an old dog new tricks. They believe that older people do not like to learn new things and will not change the way they do things.
Some people are compared to dogs in bad ways. People who are unkind or uncaring can be described meaner than a junkyard dog. Junkyard dogs live in places where people throw away things they do not want. Mean dogs are often used to guard this property. They bark or attack people who try to enter the property. However, sometimes a person who appears to be mean and threatening is really not so bad. We say his bark is worse than his bite.
Husbands and wives use this doghouse term when they are angry at each other. For example, a woman might get angry at her husband for coming home late or forgetting their wedding anniversary. She might tell him that he is in the doghouse. She may not treat him nicely until he apologizes. However, the husband may decide that it is best to leave things alone and not create more problems. He might decide to let sleeping dogs lie.
Dog expressions also are used to describe the weather. The dog days of summer are the hottest days of the year. A rainstorm may cool the weather. But we do not want it to rain too hard. We do not want it to rain cats and dogs.

<question>:
What kind of people live a difficult life?

<options>:
A Those who are in the doghouse.
B Those who have the dog days.
C Those who lead a dog's life.
D Those whose bark is worse than his bite.

<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>:
People in the United States love their dogs and treat them well. They take their dogs for walks, let them play outside and give them good food and medical care. However, dogs without owners to care for lead a different kind of life. The expression, to lead a dog's life, describes a person who has an unhappy existence.
Some people say we live in a dog-eat-dog world. That means many people are competing for the same things, like good jobs. They say that to be successful, a person has to work like a dog. This means they have to work very, very hard. Such hard work can make people dog-tired. And, the situation would be even worse if they became sick as a dog.
Still, people say every dog has its day. This means that every person enjoys a successful period during his or her life. To be successful, people often have to learn new skills. Yet, some people say that you can never teach an old dog new tricks. They believe that older people do not like to learn new things and will not change the way they do things.
Some people are compared to dogs in bad ways. People who are unkind or uncaring can be described meaner than a junkyard dog. Junkyard dogs live in places where people throw away things they do not want. Mean dogs are often used to guard this property. They bark or attack people who try to enter the property. However, sometimes a person who appears to be mean and threatening is really not so bad. We say his bark is worse than his bite.
Husbands and wives use this doghouse term when they are angry at each other. For example, a woman might get angry at her husband for coming home late or forgetting their wedding anniversary. She might tell him that he is in the doghouse. She may not treat him nicely until he apologizes. However, the husband may decide that it is best to leave things alone and not create more problems. He might decide to let sleeping dogs lie.
Dog expressions also are used to describe the weather. The dog days of summer are the hottest days of the year. A rainstorm may cool the weather. But we do not want it to rain too hard. We do not want it to rain cats and dogs.

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

<options>:
A Dogs' life in America.
B How to treat dogs well.
C Why Americans love dogs.
D Expressions with the word "dog".

<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>:
Europe loves bicycle
 _ But not even these difficulties can stop Europeans passion for cycling. According to BBC,bicycles outsold cars in 26 of the European Union's 28 states last year.
In some European countries just like Denmark and the Netherlands, people really love bicycles.
But BBC reported that Spain is also _ bicycling: for the first time on record, bicycles outsold cars in the country in 2012.
And it's becoming a continent-wide phenomenon. "people ride to work and take their bikes to the grocery
store," Bill Strickland, executive editor of Bicycling magazine, told Reuters.
So what has led to cycling's growing popularity in Europe?
"Cycling is a safe, clean, healthy way to get around," the Daily Star concluded. "it not only reduces traffic congestion and pollution, abut also contributes to public health."
Bike-friendly policies have also contributed to the phenomenon.
Dozens of cities have joined a European Union initiative  to make bicycles on the par with (......) cars as a form of urban transport. Quite a few cities such as Stockholm, London, Florence and Munich now offer extensive networks of well-marked bike lanes.
Copenhagen take it as a step future by keeping bicycles and motor vehicles physically separate as much as possible. On these routes, stoplights are adjusted to the rhythms of bicycles, not cars. And the routs are lined with bicycle pump stations that are designed to the Daily Star.
For people living far from city centers, getting to work by bicycles alone may not be time-efficient. That's why many European countries now allow cyclists to bring their bicycles onto subway trains.
Europeans are also creative in solving parking problems. The Daily Star reported that Amsterdam has come up with a high-tech solution: you lock your bike to a rack  , which then revolves underground. When you want your bike back, the rack rotates   it back to the surface.

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

<options>:
A In Denmark, all bike lanes are separated from motorized traffic.
B In Copenhagen, cyclists are given priority   over drivers in many traffic situations.
C Bicycles are not allowed to be taken onto subway trains in most European countries.
D Amsterdam's cycling network and underground parking system is the most advanced 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>:
Europe loves bicycle
 _ But not even these difficulties can stop Europeans passion for cycling. According to BBC,bicycles outsold cars in 26 of the European Union's 28 states last year.
In some European countries just like Denmark and the Netherlands, people really love bicycles.
But BBC reported that Spain is also _ bicycling: for the first time on record, bicycles outsold cars in the country in 2012.
And it's becoming a continent-wide phenomenon. "people ride to work and take their bikes to the grocery
store," Bill Strickland, executive editor of Bicycling magazine, told Reuters.
So what has led to cycling's growing popularity in Europe?
"Cycling is a safe, clean, healthy way to get around," the Daily Star concluded. "it not only reduces traffic congestion and pollution, abut also contributes to public health."
Bike-friendly policies have also contributed to the phenomenon.
Dozens of cities have joined a European Union initiative  to make bicycles on the par with (......) cars as a form of urban transport. Quite a few cities such as Stockholm, London, Florence and Munich now offer extensive networks of well-marked bike lanes.
Copenhagen take it as a step future by keeping bicycles and motor vehicles physically separate as much as possible. On these routes, stoplights are adjusted to the rhythms of bicycles, not cars. And the routs are lined with bicycle pump stations that are designed to the Daily Star.
For people living far from city centers, getting to work by bicycles alone may not be time-efficient. That's why many European countries now allow cyclists to bring their bicycles onto subway trains.
Europeans are also creative in solving parking problems. The Daily Star reported that Amsterdam has come up with a high-tech solution: you lock your bike to a rack  , which then revolves underground. When you want your bike back, the rack rotates   it back to the surface.

<question>:
More and more Europeans prefer bicycles because   _  .

<options>:
A They think cycling is a safe, clean, healthy, inexpensive way to get around.
B Cars are usually caught in traffic jams.
C Governments require them to do so.
D It is convenient to park their bicycles.

<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>:
Former Hollywood child star Shirley Temple died on Monday at home in Woodside, California, from natural causes. "She was surrounded by her family and caregivers," a statement said.
With her adorable charm and blonde curls, she was one of the most popular stars of the 1930s, in hit movies like Bright Eyes and Stand Up and Cheer.Her singing, dancing and acting won over fans worldwide. She was given a special teenager Oscar in 1935, when she was just six years old. To this day, she is still the youngest person to receive an Academy Award.
After retiring from films in 1950 at the age of 21, Temple returned to the spotlight as a politician and diplomat.Shirley Temple started her film career at three years old. Between 1934 and 1938 she appeared in more than 20 feature films and was consistently the top US movie star.The youngster wore a grass skirt and played a Ukulele to promote the musical Captain January, directed by David Butler, in 1936.She attended her first big premiere for her film Wee Willie Winkie in Hollywood on 26 June, 1937.
As well as being the youngest ever receiver of an Oscar (at the age of 6 years and 310 days), Temple was also the youngest person to present one of the statuettes. She stood on a chair to give Claudette Colbert the best actress prize for It Happened One Night in 1935.At the age of 12 Temple`s star burnt out - her parents bought out the remainder of her contract and sent her to a girl`s school.Her final film, A Kiss For Corliss, is available to watch online for free. This is star`s final ever moment on the big screen.The actress retired from Hollywood in 1950, but she still appeared occasionally on TV. In 1958 she wore a fairy godmother costume to promote her series of dramatised fairy tales, Shirley Temple`s Storybook. In 2006, she accepted the Life Achievement Award at the 12th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.

<question>:
Shirley Temple's early popularity was due to   _

<options>:
A her acting in movies
B her adorable charm and blonde curls
C her wonderful voice
D her role as a politician

<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>:
Former Hollywood child star Shirley Temple died on Monday at home in Woodside, California, from natural causes. "She was surrounded by her family and caregivers," a statement said.
With her adorable charm and blonde curls, she was one of the most popular stars of the 1930s, in hit movies like Bright Eyes and Stand Up and Cheer.Her singing, dancing and acting won over fans worldwide. She was given a special teenager Oscar in 1935, when she was just six years old. To this day, she is still the youngest person to receive an Academy Award.
After retiring from films in 1950 at the age of 21, Temple returned to the spotlight as a politician and diplomat.Shirley Temple started her film career at three years old. Between 1934 and 1938 she appeared in more than 20 feature films and was consistently the top US movie star.The youngster wore a grass skirt and played a Ukulele to promote the musical Captain January, directed by David Butler, in 1936.She attended her first big premiere for her film Wee Willie Winkie in Hollywood on 26 June, 1937.
As well as being the youngest ever receiver of an Oscar (at the age of 6 years and 310 days), Temple was also the youngest person to present one of the statuettes. She stood on a chair to give Claudette Colbert the best actress prize for It Happened One Night in 1935.At the age of 12 Temple`s star burnt out - her parents bought out the remainder of her contract and sent her to a girl`s school.Her final film, A Kiss For Corliss, is available to watch online for free. This is star`s final ever moment on the big screen.The actress retired from Hollywood in 1950, but she still appeared occasionally on TV. In 1958 she wore a fairy godmother costume to promote her series of dramatised fairy tales, Shirley Temple`s Storybook. In 2006, she accepted the Life Achievement Award at the 12th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.

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

<options>:
A Shirley Temple was the most popular star .
B Shirley Temple was the youngest person to receive the Life Achievement Award.
C Shirley Temple was the youngest person to present statuettes to another actress.
D Shirley Temple was never involved in politics.

<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>:
Former Hollywood child star Shirley Temple died on Monday at home in Woodside, California, from natural causes. "She was surrounded by her family and caregivers," a statement said.
With her adorable charm and blonde curls, she was one of the most popular stars of the 1930s, in hit movies like Bright Eyes and Stand Up and Cheer.Her singing, dancing and acting won over fans worldwide. She was given a special teenager Oscar in 1935, when she was just six years old. To this day, she is still the youngest person to receive an Academy Award.
After retiring from films in 1950 at the age of 21, Temple returned to the spotlight as a politician and diplomat.Shirley Temple started her film career at three years old. Between 1934 and 1938 she appeared in more than 20 feature films and was consistently the top US movie star.The youngster wore a grass skirt and played a Ukulele to promote the musical Captain January, directed by David Butler, in 1936.She attended her first big premiere for her film Wee Willie Winkie in Hollywood on 26 June, 1937.
As well as being the youngest ever receiver of an Oscar (at the age of 6 years and 310 days), Temple was also the youngest person to present one of the statuettes. She stood on a chair to give Claudette Colbert the best actress prize for It Happened One Night in 1935.At the age of 12 Temple`s star burnt out - her parents bought out the remainder of her contract and sent her to a girl`s school.Her final film, A Kiss For Corliss, is available to watch online for free. This is star`s final ever moment on the big screen.The actress retired from Hollywood in 1950, but she still appeared occasionally on TV. In 1958 she wore a fairy godmother costume to promote her series of dramatised fairy tales, Shirley Temple`s Storybook. In 2006, she accepted the Life Achievement Award at the 12th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.

<question>:
What is the passage mainly about?

<options>:
A An autobiography of Shirley Temple.
B How Shirley Temple became successful.
C The legendary life of Shirley Temple.
D The film career of Shirley Temple.

<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 sea has always interested us. From it we can get food, minerals and treasures. For thousands of years, we just sailed on it but couldn't go far under its surface.
    We want to explore deep into the sea However, we are not fish. We must breathe, so we can't stay underwater for long. To explore deep water, we face even more dangers and problems.
    A diver trying to stay underwater for a long time must breathe air or a special mixture of gases. He can wear a diving suit and have air pumped to him from above. He can carry a tank of air on his back and  breathe through a special pipe. Water weighs 800 times as much as air. Tons of water pushes against a diver deep in the sea. so his body is under great pressure. When a diver is under great pressure, his blood takes in  some of the gases he breathes. As he rises to the surface, the water pressure becomes less. If the  diver rises too quickly, the gases in his blood form bubbles .The diver is then suffering from a kind of illness. This kind of illness can cause a diver great pains and even kill him

<question>:
The text is mainly about  _  ?

<options>:
A special mixture of gases in the deep sea
B the problems a diver faces in the sea
C air pressure under the surface of sea water
D a kind of illness that a diver suffers in the sea

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
The sea has always interested us. From it we can get food, minerals and treasures. For thousands of years, we just sailed on it but couldn't go far under its surface.
    We want to explore deep into the sea However, we are not fish. We must breathe, so we can't stay underwater for long. To explore deep water, we face even more dangers and problems.
    A diver trying to stay underwater for a long time must breathe air or a special mixture of gases. He can wear a diving suit and have air pumped to him from above. He can carry a tank of air on his back and  breathe through a special pipe. Water weighs 800 times as much as air. Tons of water pushes against a diver deep in the sea. so his body is under great pressure. When a diver is under great pressure, his blood takes in  some of the gases he breathes. As he rises to the surface, the water pressure becomes less. If the  diver rises too quickly, the gases in his blood form bubbles .The diver is then suffering from a kind of illness. This kind of illness can cause a diver great pains and even kill him

<question>:
A diver's body in deep water  _  ?

<options>:
A is under great pressure
B is just like a fish
C suffers from illnesses
D weighs very little

<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 sea has always interested us. From it we can get food, minerals and treasures. For thousands of years, we just sailed on it but couldn't go far under its surface.
    We want to explore deep into the sea However, we are not fish. We must breathe, so we can't stay underwater for long. To explore deep water, we face even more dangers and problems.
    A diver trying to stay underwater for a long time must breathe air or a special mixture of gases. He can wear a diving suit and have air pumped to him from above. He can carry a tank of air on his back and  breathe through a special pipe. Water weighs 800 times as much as air. Tons of water pushes against a diver deep in the sea. so his body is under great pressure. When a diver is under great pressure, his blood takes in  some of the gases he breathes. As he rises to the surface, the water pressure becomes less. If the  diver rises too quickly, the gases in his blood form bubbles .The diver is then suffering from a kind of illness. This kind of illness can cause a diver great pains and even kill him

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

<options>:
A deep sea divers should be in good health
B divers usually explore the deep sea for treasure
C diving underwater too quickly causes a kind of illness
D there is a special mixture of gases under the sea

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
The sea has always interested us. From it we can get food, minerals and treasures. For thousands of years, we just sailed on it but couldn't go far under its surface.
    We want to explore deep into the sea However, we are not fish. We must breathe, so we can't stay underwater for long. To explore deep water, we face even more dangers and problems.
    A diver trying to stay underwater for a long time must breathe air or a special mixture of gases. He can wear a diving suit and have air pumped to him from above. He can carry a tank of air on his back and  breathe through a special pipe. Water weighs 800 times as much as air. Tons of water pushes against a diver deep in the sea. so his body is under great pressure. When a diver is under great pressure, his blood takes in  some of the gases he breathes. As he rises to the surface, the water pressure becomes less. If the  diver rises too quickly, the gases in his blood form bubbles .The diver is then suffering from a kind of illness. This kind of illness can cause a diver great pains and even kill him

<question>:
Why does a diver get a kind of illness?

<options>:
A Because her tries to do exercise under the sea.
B Because his diving suit weighs too much.
C Because he comes to the surface too quickly.
D Because the air in his blood can be used up.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
In every school there is a "top" crowd that sets the pace, while the others follow their lead. For example,the top crowd decides that it is smart to wear bright red sweaters. Very soon everybody is wearing a brightred sweater.
There is nothing wrong with that, except the fact that bright red is not suitable on some peopleat all.
The situation can even become dangerous, if the top crowd decides that it is smart to drink or to drivecars at 70 miles an hour. Then the people who follow the lead are causing danger to people's lives. They arelike sheep being led to the slaughterhouse  .
Perhaps you have come across situations like these more than once in your life. In fact, at one time oranother you probably did something you knew to be wrong. You may have excused yourself by saying, "Thecrowd does it." Well, let the crowd do it, but don't do it yourself. Learn to say, "No." Make your own judge  . If you know the crowd is planning something with which you disagree, have the courage to leavethem politely. You'll have the satisfaction of standing on your own feet.

<question>:
The writer disapproves of wearing red sweaters if   _  .

<options>:
A the crowd is wearing them
B you don't look good in red
C you can't afford them
D your parents disapprove

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
In every school there is a "top" crowd that sets the pace, while the others follow their lead. For example,the top crowd decides that it is smart to wear bright red sweaters. Very soon everybody is wearing a brightred sweater.
There is nothing wrong with that, except the fact that bright red is not suitable on some peopleat all.
The situation can even become dangerous, if the top crowd decides that it is smart to drink or to drivecars at 70 miles an hour. Then the people who follow the lead are causing danger to people's lives. They arelike sheep being led to the slaughterhouse  .
Perhaps you have come across situations like these more than once in your life. In fact, at one time oranother you probably did something you knew to be wrong. You may have excused yourself by saying, "Thecrowd does it." Well, let the crowd do it, but don't do it yourself. Learn to say, "No." Make your own judge  . If you know the crowd is planning something with which you disagree, have the courage to leavethem politely. You'll have the satisfaction of standing on your own feet.

<question>:
The writer urges the readers to   _  .

<options>:
A obey their parents
B take the advice of their elders
C be independent
D follow the crowd

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
In every school there is a "top" crowd that sets the pace, while the others follow their lead. For example,the top crowd decides that it is smart to wear bright red sweaters. Very soon everybody is wearing a brightred sweater.
There is nothing wrong with that, except the fact that bright red is not suitable on some peopleat all.
The situation can even become dangerous, if the top crowd decides that it is smart to drink or to drivecars at 70 miles an hour. Then the people who follow the lead are causing danger to people's lives. They arelike sheep being led to the slaughterhouse  .
Perhaps you have come across situations like these more than once in your life. In fact, at one time oranother you probably did something you knew to be wrong. You may have excused yourself by saying, "Thecrowd does it." Well, let the crowd do it, but don't do it yourself. Learn to say, "No." Make your own judge  . If you know the crowd is planning something with which you disagree, have the courage to leavethem politely. You'll have the satisfaction of standing on your own feet.

<question>:
People who blindly follow the "top" crowd   _  .

<options>:
A will make themselves happy
B will lose friends
C sometimes do things against their better judgment
D finally become pace-setters in their own right

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
In every school there is a "top" crowd that sets the pace, while the others follow their lead. For example,the top crowd decides that it is smart to wear bright red sweaters. Very soon everybody is wearing a brightred sweater.
There is nothing wrong with that, except the fact that bright red is not suitable on some peopleat all.
The situation can even become dangerous, if the top crowd decides that it is smart to drink or to drivecars at 70 miles an hour. Then the people who follow the lead are causing danger to people's lives. They arelike sheep being led to the slaughterhouse  .
Perhaps you have come across situations like these more than once in your life. In fact, at one time oranother you probably did something you knew to be wrong. You may have excused yourself by saying, "Thecrowd does it." Well, let the crowd do it, but don't do it yourself. Learn to say, "No." Make your own judge  . If you know the crowd is planning something with which you disagree, have the courage to leavethem politely. You'll have the satisfaction of standing on your own feet.

<question>:
The main idea of this passage is that   _  .

<options>:
A in every school there is a "top" crowd that sets the pace
B it is a mistake to follow the "top" crowd blindly
C at one time or another you probably did something you knew to be wrong
D people who follow the "top" crowd are endangering their lives

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
In every school there is a "top" crowd that sets the pace, while the others follow their lead. For example,the top crowd decides that it is smart to wear bright red sweaters. Very soon everybody is wearing a brightred sweater.
There is nothing wrong with that, except the fact that bright red is not suitable on some peopleat all.
The situation can even become dangerous, if the top crowd decides that it is smart to drink or to drivecars at 70 miles an hour. Then the people who follow the lead are causing danger to people's lives. They arelike sheep being led to the slaughterhouse  .
Perhaps you have come across situations like these more than once in your life. In fact, at one time oranother you probably did something you knew to be wrong. You may have excused yourself by saying, "Thecrowd does it." Well, let the crowd do it, but don't do it yourself. Learn to say, "No." Make your own judge  . If you know the crowd is planning something with which you disagree, have the courage to leavethem politely. You'll have the satisfaction of standing on your own feet.

<question>:
Which is the best title for this passage?

<options>:
A On Being Yourself.
B The "Top" Crowd.
C Follow the Leader.
D Rules for Teens.

<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 food we eat seems to have a great effect on our health. Although science has made big steps in making food more fit to eat, it has, at the same time, made many foods unfit to eat. Some research has shown that perhaps eighty percent of human illness is related to food and forty percent of cancer is related to food as well. That food is related to illness is not a new discovery. In 1945, some researchers realized that things commonly used to keep colour in meats and other food additives caused cancer.
Yet, these additives remain in our food, and it is difficult to know which things on the wrappings of foods are helpful or harmful. The additives which we eat are not all so direct. Farmers often give penicillin to their animals, and because of this, penicillin has been found in the milk of cows. Sometimes similar tings are supplied to animals not for their health, but just to make a profit.
The farmers are simply trying to fatten the animals in order to get a higher price on the market. Although some countries have tried to control such things, the practice continues.

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

<options>:
A Some wrappings of food are harmful.
B Farmers try to make more money on the market by fattening their animals.
C "The practice continues" means "things are still going on like that".
D We needn't take care of what we eat.

<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 food we eat seems to have a great effect on our health. Although science has made big steps in making food more fit to eat, it has, at the same time, made many foods unfit to eat. Some research has shown that perhaps eighty percent of human illness is related to food and forty percent of cancer is related to food as well. That food is related to illness is not a new discovery. In 1945, some researchers realized that things commonly used to keep colour in meats and other food additives caused cancer.
Yet, these additives remain in our food, and it is difficult to know which things on the wrappings of foods are helpful or harmful. The additives which we eat are not all so direct. Farmers often give penicillin to their animals, and because of this, penicillin has been found in the milk of cows. Sometimes similar tings are supplied to animals not for their health, but just to make a profit.
The farmers are simply trying to fatten the animals in order to get a higher price on the market. Although some countries have tried to control such things, the practice continues.

<question>:
According to this passage, we can know  _  .

<options>:
A perhaps most of human illness is caused by what we eat
B perhaps most kinds of cancer are related to what people eat
C cancer was discovered in 1945
D science has made food unfit to eat

<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 food we eat seems to have a great effect on our health. Although science has made big steps in making food more fit to eat, it has, at the same time, made many foods unfit to eat. Some research has shown that perhaps eighty percent of human illness is related to food and forty percent of cancer is related to food as well. That food is related to illness is not a new discovery. In 1945, some researchers realized that things commonly used to keep colour in meats and other food additives caused cancer.
Yet, these additives remain in our food, and it is difficult to know which things on the wrappings of foods are helpful or harmful. The additives which we eat are not all so direct. Farmers often give penicillin to their animals, and because of this, penicillin has been found in the milk of cows. Sometimes similar tings are supplied to animals not for their health, but just to make a profit.
The farmers are simply trying to fatten the animals in order to get a higher price on the market. Although some countries have tried to control such things, the practice continues.

<question>:
Things that are used to keep colours in meats are  _  .

<options>:
A harmful
B useless
C helpless
D dangerous

<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 food we eat seems to have a great effect on our health. Although science has made big steps in making food more fit to eat, it has, at the same time, made many foods unfit to eat. Some research has shown that perhaps eighty percent of human illness is related to food and forty percent of cancer is related to food as well. That food is related to illness is not a new discovery. In 1945, some researchers realized that things commonly used to keep colour in meats and other food additives caused cancer.
Yet, these additives remain in our food, and it is difficult to know which things on the wrappings of foods are helpful or harmful. The additives which we eat are not all so direct. Farmers often give penicillin to their animals, and because of this, penicillin has been found in the milk of cows. Sometimes similar tings are supplied to animals not for their health, but just to make a profit.
The farmers are simply trying to fatten the animals in order to get a higher price on the market. Although some countries have tried to control such things, the practice continues.

<question>:
All the additives  _  .

<options>:
A are bright and colourless
B are not bright and colourful
C have indirect effects on our health
D have direct effects on our health

<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 have an amazing ability to do whatever needs to be done, and will still wag their tails afterward.The following are some wonderful dog stories to share.
Teka
Not too many people know what to do when someone has a heart attack other than call 911.But Teka, an Australian Cattle Dog, skipped the phone call when her owner suffered a severe heart attack.Not only did she bark in his face to bring him back to consciousness and run outside barking to attract attention, but she climbed on his chest and jumped up and down.
When medics arrived, they couldn't say whether or not Teka's unusual version of CPR had any effect,  but her owner feels grateful to her.And her efforts didn't go unnoticed: Teka was given a Purple Cross medal for bravery by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Zoey
Size is no barrier to a dog determined to protect her family and Zoey, a 5-pound chihuahua puppy from Colorado, is living proof. She made headlines in 2007 after saving a one-year-old from the bite of a large rattlesnake.
Zoey, who weighed only five pounds, was just 10 months old at the time, but she rose to the occasion when needed.One-year-old Booker West was playing in his grandparent's backyard when a rattlesnake struck at him! Zoey sprang into action, putting herself between the snake and the kid.She got several snakebites and was rushed to an animal hospital.Her head swelled and she almost lost an eye, but with proper treatment, Zoey made a full recovery.
Hachiko
Hachiko, an Akita, was brought to Tokyo in 1924 by Ueno, a college professor. Every day Hachiko waited for him to return from work, meeting him at the train station at four.
The following year, Ueno suffered a stroke at work and died.Unaware of his death, the dog still returned to the train station every day to await his owner.He became such a familiar presence there, in fact, that the station master set out food for the dog and gave him a bed in the station.Even so, every day at four, he hopefully waited by the tracks as the train pulled in, searching through the crowd for his master.Every day.For ten years.
Upon his death in 1935, Hachiko was a national celebrity and a bronze statue of him was installed at Shibuya Station as a tribute.
Stubby
In 1917 Stubby was adopted by a soldier, who trained him to drill and salute. His owner developed such a strong connection with him that when he was sent to war in Europe, he took Stubby along, hiding him on the ship bound for France.
Stubby proved a war star.He served 18 months in the front lines and took part in seventeen battles.He kept watch, warned the soldiers of surprise attacks, and saved the wounded in no man's land.He once found a German spy and held him by the seat of the pants until American soldiers arrived. Stubby was eventually a highly decorated dog, winning various medals and awards. A group of French
women made Stubby a blanket decorated with allied flags to display his medals.
Want to read more about dogs? Click here for more amazing dog stories.

<question>:
What did Teka do to save her owner?

<options>:
A She dialed the number of 911.
B She helped doctors perform CPR.
C She fetched the medicine for him.
D She barked to draw attention.

<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 have an amazing ability to do whatever needs to be done, and will still wag their tails afterward.The following are some wonderful dog stories to share.
Teka
Not too many people know what to do when someone has a heart attack other than call 911.But Teka, an Australian Cattle Dog, skipped the phone call when her owner suffered a severe heart attack.Not only did she bark in his face to bring him back to consciousness and run outside barking to attract attention, but she climbed on his chest and jumped up and down.
When medics arrived, they couldn't say whether or not Teka's unusual version of CPR had any effect,  but her owner feels grateful to her.And her efforts didn't go unnoticed: Teka was given a Purple Cross medal for bravery by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Zoey
Size is no barrier to a dog determined to protect her family and Zoey, a 5-pound chihuahua puppy from Colorado, is living proof. She made headlines in 2007 after saving a one-year-old from the bite of a large rattlesnake.
Zoey, who weighed only five pounds, was just 10 months old at the time, but she rose to the occasion when needed.One-year-old Booker West was playing in his grandparent's backyard when a rattlesnake struck at him! Zoey sprang into action, putting herself between the snake and the kid.She got several snakebites and was rushed to an animal hospital.Her head swelled and she almost lost an eye, but with proper treatment, Zoey made a full recovery.
Hachiko
Hachiko, an Akita, was brought to Tokyo in 1924 by Ueno, a college professor. Every day Hachiko waited for him to return from work, meeting him at the train station at four.
The following year, Ueno suffered a stroke at work and died.Unaware of his death, the dog still returned to the train station every day to await his owner.He became such a familiar presence there, in fact, that the station master set out food for the dog and gave him a bed in the station.Even so, every day at four, he hopefully waited by the tracks as the train pulled in, searching through the crowd for his master.Every day.For ten years.
Upon his death in 1935, Hachiko was a national celebrity and a bronze statue of him was installed at Shibuya Station as a tribute.
Stubby
In 1917 Stubby was adopted by a soldier, who trained him to drill and salute. His owner developed such a strong connection with him that when he was sent to war in Europe, he took Stubby along, hiding him on the ship bound for France.
Stubby proved a war star.He served 18 months in the front lines and took part in seventeen battles.He kept watch, warned the soldiers of surprise attacks, and saved the wounded in no man's land.He once found a German spy and held him by the seat of the pants until American soldiers arrived. Stubby was eventually a highly decorated dog, winning various medals and awards. A group of French
women made Stubby a blanket decorated with allied flags to display his medals.
Want to read more about dogs? Click here for more amazing dog stories.

<question>:
Zoey in the second story is living proof of the saying that_.

<options>:
A Good things do come in small packages
B When the cat's away, the mice will play
C One good turn deserves another
D Birds of a feather flock together

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
Dogs have an amazing ability to do whatever needs to be done, and will still wag their tails afterward.The following are some wonderful dog stories to share.
Teka
Not too many people know what to do when someone has a heart attack other than call 911.But Teka, an Australian Cattle Dog, skipped the phone call when her owner suffered a severe heart attack.Not only did she bark in his face to bring him back to consciousness and run outside barking to attract attention, but she climbed on his chest and jumped up and down.
When medics arrived, they couldn't say whether or not Teka's unusual version of CPR had any effect,  but her owner feels grateful to her.And her efforts didn't go unnoticed: Teka was given a Purple Cross medal for bravery by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Zoey
Size is no barrier to a dog determined to protect her family and Zoey, a 5-pound chihuahua puppy from Colorado, is living proof. She made headlines in 2007 after saving a one-year-old from the bite of a large rattlesnake.
Zoey, who weighed only five pounds, was just 10 months old at the time, but she rose to the occasion when needed.One-year-old Booker West was playing in his grandparent's backyard when a rattlesnake struck at him! Zoey sprang into action, putting herself between the snake and the kid.She got several snakebites and was rushed to an animal hospital.Her head swelled and she almost lost an eye, but with proper treatment, Zoey made a full recovery.
Hachiko
Hachiko, an Akita, was brought to Tokyo in 1924 by Ueno, a college professor. Every day Hachiko waited for him to return from work, meeting him at the train station at four.
The following year, Ueno suffered a stroke at work and died.Unaware of his death, the dog still returned to the train station every day to await his owner.He became such a familiar presence there, in fact, that the station master set out food for the dog and gave him a bed in the station.Even so, every day at four, he hopefully waited by the tracks as the train pulled in, searching through the crowd for his master.Every day.For ten years.
Upon his death in 1935, Hachiko was a national celebrity and a bronze statue of him was installed at Shibuya Station as a tribute.
Stubby
In 1917 Stubby was adopted by a soldier, who trained him to drill and salute. His owner developed such a strong connection with him that when he was sent to war in Europe, he took Stubby along, hiding him on the ship bound for France.
Stubby proved a war star.He served 18 months in the front lines and took part in seventeen battles.He kept watch, warned the soldiers of surprise attacks, and saved the wounded in no man's land.He once found a German spy and held him by the seat of the pants until American soldiers arrived. Stubby was eventually a highly decorated dog, winning various medals and awards. A group of French
women made Stubby a blanket decorated with allied flags to display his medals.
Want to read more about dogs? Click here for more amazing dog stories.

<question>:
Which of the following can best describe Hachiko in the third story?

<options>:
A sensitive.
B unconcerned.
C loyal.
D courageous.

<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 have an amazing ability to do whatever needs to be done, and will still wag their tails afterward.The following are some wonderful dog stories to share.
Teka
Not too many people know what to do when someone has a heart attack other than call 911.But Teka, an Australian Cattle Dog, skipped the phone call when her owner suffered a severe heart attack.Not only did she bark in his face to bring him back to consciousness and run outside barking to attract attention, but she climbed on his chest and jumped up and down.
When medics arrived, they couldn't say whether or not Teka's unusual version of CPR had any effect,  but her owner feels grateful to her.And her efforts didn't go unnoticed: Teka was given a Purple Cross medal for bravery by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Zoey
Size is no barrier to a dog determined to protect her family and Zoey, a 5-pound chihuahua puppy from Colorado, is living proof. She made headlines in 2007 after saving a one-year-old from the bite of a large rattlesnake.
Zoey, who weighed only five pounds, was just 10 months old at the time, but she rose to the occasion when needed.One-year-old Booker West was playing in his grandparent's backyard when a rattlesnake struck at him! Zoey sprang into action, putting herself between the snake and the kid.She got several snakebites and was rushed to an animal hospital.Her head swelled and she almost lost an eye, but with proper treatment, Zoey made a full recovery.
Hachiko
Hachiko, an Akita, was brought to Tokyo in 1924 by Ueno, a college professor. Every day Hachiko waited for him to return from work, meeting him at the train station at four.
The following year, Ueno suffered a stroke at work and died.Unaware of his death, the dog still returned to the train station every day to await his owner.He became such a familiar presence there, in fact, that the station master set out food for the dog and gave him a bed in the station.Even so, every day at four, he hopefully waited by the tracks as the train pulled in, searching through the crowd for his master.Every day.For ten years.
Upon his death in 1935, Hachiko was a national celebrity and a bronze statue of him was installed at Shibuya Station as a tribute.
Stubby
In 1917 Stubby was adopted by a soldier, who trained him to drill and salute. His owner developed such a strong connection with him that when he was sent to war in Europe, he took Stubby along, hiding him on the ship bound for France.
Stubby proved a war star.He served 18 months in the front lines and took part in seventeen battles.He kept watch, warned the soldiers of surprise attacks, and saved the wounded in no man's land.He once found a German spy and held him by the seat of the pants until American soldiers arrived. Stubby was eventually a highly decorated dog, winning various medals and awards. A group of French
women made Stubby a blanket decorated with allied flags to display his medals.
Want to read more about dogs? Click here for more amazing dog stories.

<question>:
Why did his owner take Stubby to the front lines?

<options>:
A Stubby was well trained for the war.
B He was very fond of Stubby.
C Stubby was a highly decorated war dog.
D Stubby was loved by French women.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
Dogs have an amazing ability to do whatever needs to be done, and will still wag their tails afterward.The following are some wonderful dog stories to share.
Teka
Not too many people know what to do when someone has a heart attack other than call 911.But Teka, an Australian Cattle Dog, skipped the phone call when her owner suffered a severe heart attack.Not only did she bark in his face to bring him back to consciousness and run outside barking to attract attention, but she climbed on his chest and jumped up and down.
When medics arrived, they couldn't say whether or not Teka's unusual version of CPR had any effect,  but her owner feels grateful to her.And her efforts didn't go unnoticed: Teka was given a Purple Cross medal for bravery by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Zoey
Size is no barrier to a dog determined to protect her family and Zoey, a 5-pound chihuahua puppy from Colorado, is living proof. She made headlines in 2007 after saving a one-year-old from the bite of a large rattlesnake.
Zoey, who weighed only five pounds, was just 10 months old at the time, but she rose to the occasion when needed.One-year-old Booker West was playing in his grandparent's backyard when a rattlesnake struck at him! Zoey sprang into action, putting herself between the snake and the kid.She got several snakebites and was rushed to an animal hospital.Her head swelled and she almost lost an eye, but with proper treatment, Zoey made a full recovery.
Hachiko
Hachiko, an Akita, was brought to Tokyo in 1924 by Ueno, a college professor. Every day Hachiko waited for him to return from work, meeting him at the train station at four.
The following year, Ueno suffered a stroke at work and died.Unaware of his death, the dog still returned to the train station every day to await his owner.He became such a familiar presence there, in fact, that the station master set out food for the dog and gave him a bed in the station.Even so, every day at four, he hopefully waited by the tracks as the train pulled in, searching through the crowd for his master.Every day.For ten years.
Upon his death in 1935, Hachiko was a national celebrity and a bronze statue of him was installed at Shibuya Station as a tribute.
Stubby
In 1917 Stubby was adopted by a soldier, who trained him to drill and salute. His owner developed such a strong connection with him that when he was sent to war in Europe, he took Stubby along, hiding him on the ship bound for France.
Stubby proved a war star.He served 18 months in the front lines and took part in seventeen battles.He kept watch, warned the soldiers of surprise attacks, and saved the wounded in no man's land.He once found a German spy and held him by the seat of the pants until American soldiers arrived. Stubby was eventually a highly decorated dog, winning various medals and awards. A group of French
women made Stubby a blanket decorated with allied flags to display his medals.
Want to read more about dogs? Click here for more amazing dog stories.

<question>:
Where is the passage taken from?

<options>:
A A newspaper.
B A magazine.
C A website.
D A TV program.

<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 movie star Scarlett Johansson was photographed naming in Los Angeles recently, she attracted a lot of attention; for the 27-year-old actress was wearing Vibram FiveFingers, so called because they look more like gloves than shoes, with a space for each toe.
Strange though they may look, these so-called barefoot shoes, which reproduce the effect of barefoot running but with less pain, are just one brand in a range of minimalist footwear. These super-thin sports shoes are causing a stir in the world of running and fitness. Why? Because some experts believe _ could make you a better, more efficient runner and that traditional trainers could be doing you more harm than good.
"Wearing a shoe that has lots of cushioning and support affects the way your body naturally moves and studies suggest that this carries a higher risk of injury," explains Matt Wallden, an athlete performance expert. "But with barefoot shoes, the foot can actually feel the firmness and shape of the ground, which allows your body to respond effectively.'"
But before you rush out to invest in minimalist footwear, be careful. These kinds of shoes are not meant for everyone, or at least not straight away.
"Ordinary sports shoes with support are good for beginners whose bodies are not used to the impact of running," explains Patrick Davoren, former Olympic athlete. "If you are not in great condition, then running in minimalist footwear may cause injuries and will turn a lot of people off exercise and running.
If you are currently injured, and figures show that in any given year 65% of all runners are, it can be tempting to try anything that promises to get you back on the road, trail, or beach. But barefoot running is not a method of treating injury nor is it a magical way of suddenly turning you into a great athlete.
Even if you're used to running, when you start using minimalist shoes you should build up your distance gradually. Start _ off'by doing just 10% of what you'd normally run and increase the distance by no more than 10% every week. And a word of warning - you may never have soft feet again

<question>:
The Vibram FiveFingers are shoes   _  .

<options>:
A specifically designed for women
B that have lots of cushion inside
C safest for people who enjoy sports
D that are much thinner than normal sports shoes

<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 movie star Scarlett Johansson was photographed naming in Los Angeles recently, she attracted a lot of attention; for the 27-year-old actress was wearing Vibram FiveFingers, so called because they look more like gloves than shoes, with a space for each toe.
Strange though they may look, these so-called barefoot shoes, which reproduce the effect of barefoot running but with less pain, are just one brand in a range of minimalist footwear. These super-thin sports shoes are causing a stir in the world of running and fitness. Why? Because some experts believe _ could make you a better, more efficient runner and that traditional trainers could be doing you more harm than good.
"Wearing a shoe that has lots of cushioning and support affects the way your body naturally moves and studies suggest that this carries a higher risk of injury," explains Matt Wallden, an athlete performance expert. "But with barefoot shoes, the foot can actually feel the firmness and shape of the ground, which allows your body to respond effectively.'"
But before you rush out to invest in minimalist footwear, be careful. These kinds of shoes are not meant for everyone, or at least not straight away.
"Ordinary sports shoes with support are good for beginners whose bodies are not used to the impact of running," explains Patrick Davoren, former Olympic athlete. "If you are not in great condition, then running in minimalist footwear may cause injuries and will turn a lot of people off exercise and running.
If you are currently injured, and figures show that in any given year 65% of all runners are, it can be tempting to try anything that promises to get you back on the road, trail, or beach. But barefoot running is not a method of treating injury nor is it a magical way of suddenly turning you into a great athlete.
Even if you're used to running, when you start using minimalist shoes you should build up your distance gradually. Start _ off'by doing just 10% of what you'd normally run and increase the distance by no more than 10% every week. And a word of warning - you may never have soft feet again

<question>:
According to Matt Wallden, the new shoes   _  .

<options>:
A make feet more sensitive to the running surface
B will produce immediate improvements
C force your body to move less naturally
D increase the chances of getting hurt

<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 movie star Scarlett Johansson was photographed naming in Los Angeles recently, she attracted a lot of attention; for the 27-year-old actress was wearing Vibram FiveFingers, so called because they look more like gloves than shoes, with a space for each toe.
Strange though they may look, these so-called barefoot shoes, which reproduce the effect of barefoot running but with less pain, are just one brand in a range of minimalist footwear. These super-thin sports shoes are causing a stir in the world of running and fitness. Why? Because some experts believe _ could make you a better, more efficient runner and that traditional trainers could be doing you more harm than good.
"Wearing a shoe that has lots of cushioning and support affects the way your body naturally moves and studies suggest that this carries a higher risk of injury," explains Matt Wallden, an athlete performance expert. "But with barefoot shoes, the foot can actually feel the firmness and shape of the ground, which allows your body to respond effectively.'"
But before you rush out to invest in minimalist footwear, be careful. These kinds of shoes are not meant for everyone, or at least not straight away.
"Ordinary sports shoes with support are good for beginners whose bodies are not used to the impact of running," explains Patrick Davoren, former Olympic athlete. "If you are not in great condition, then running in minimalist footwear may cause injuries and will turn a lot of people off exercise and running.
If you are currently injured, and figures show that in any given year 65% of all runners are, it can be tempting to try anything that promises to get you back on the road, trail, or beach. But barefoot running is not a method of treating injury nor is it a magical way of suddenly turning you into a great athlete.
Even if you're used to running, when you start using minimalist shoes you should build up your distance gradually. Start _ off'by doing just 10% of what you'd normally run and increase the distance by no more than 10% every week. And a word of warning - you may never have soft feet again

<question>:
The author suggests that new users of Vibram FiveFingers should   _  .

<options>:
A run in the shoes every day at top speed
B begin with a shorter running distance than normal
C occasionally run barefooted to harden their feet
D make sure they are already very fit before using them

<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 movie star Scarlett Johansson was photographed naming in Los Angeles recently, she attracted a lot of attention; for the 27-year-old actress was wearing Vibram FiveFingers, so called because they look more like gloves than shoes, with a space for each toe.
Strange though they may look, these so-called barefoot shoes, which reproduce the effect of barefoot running but with less pain, are just one brand in a range of minimalist footwear. These super-thin sports shoes are causing a stir in the world of running and fitness. Why? Because some experts believe _ could make you a better, more efficient runner and that traditional trainers could be doing you more harm than good.
"Wearing a shoe that has lots of cushioning and support affects the way your body naturally moves and studies suggest that this carries a higher risk of injury," explains Matt Wallden, an athlete performance expert. "But with barefoot shoes, the foot can actually feel the firmness and shape of the ground, which allows your body to respond effectively.'"
But before you rush out to invest in minimalist footwear, be careful. These kinds of shoes are not meant for everyone, or at least not straight away.
"Ordinary sports shoes with support are good for beginners whose bodies are not used to the impact of running," explains Patrick Davoren, former Olympic athlete. "If you are not in great condition, then running in minimalist footwear may cause injuries and will turn a lot of people off exercise and running.
If you are currently injured, and figures show that in any given year 65% of all runners are, it can be tempting to try anything that promises to get you back on the road, trail, or beach. But barefoot running is not a method of treating injury nor is it a magical way of suddenly turning you into a great athlete.
Even if you're used to running, when you start using minimalist shoes you should build up your distance gradually. Start _ off'by doing just 10% of what you'd normally run and increase the distance by no more than 10% every week. And a word of warning - you may never have soft feet again

<question>:
Where would you probably read this article?

<options>:
A A travel book.
B A movie website.
C A sports magazine.
D A science journal.

<answer>: