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

<passage>:
Two workers was rescued 188 hours after they trapped in a coal mine collapse in the south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region The two were among 18 miners trapped after the mine, collapsed midday on July 2 because of days of heavy rain.
A total of 71 miners were working underground when the accident occurred on July 2---49 managed to escape. Rescuers have got eight bodies so far.
Ye Fangyong, commander of the rescue headquarters, said that the place where the survi- vors were found was at 320 meters underground. It was filled with mud after the collapse, but there was still room for fresh air. He said three more miners trapped at a work platform390 meters underground may survive because the place also have some space for fresh air.
Rescuers had believed that four other miners would be found with the rescued two, but the chances of the remaining 12 being found alive are not good due to the conditions in the mine.
However, the rescuers have not given up. They are using scientific measures such as a water-proof radar device to help find the exact locations of trapped workers. Moreover, rescuers have been offered 2 million yuan for each miner they pull out alive.
The two survivors have been identified a) 41-year-old Liu Jiagan and 35-year-old Qin Hongdang. They are in safe condition.
Before they were rushed to Heshan People's Hospital for treatment, they told rescuers in weak voices that they survived under the mine by drinking spring water that seeped  through the top of the shaft .

<question>:
According to the passage,th. e rrmPrs could be alive unaerground if .

<options>:
A there is some space for fresh air
B they are equippeci with water-proof raciar device
C they drink enough water
D there is enough food

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
Two workers was rescued 188 hours after they trapped in a coal mine collapse in the south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region The two were among 18 miners trapped after the mine, collapsed midday on July 2 because of days of heavy rain.
A total of 71 miners were working underground when the accident occurred on July 2---49 managed to escape. Rescuers have got eight bodies so far.
Ye Fangyong, commander of the rescue headquarters, said that the place where the survi- vors were found was at 320 meters underground. It was filled with mud after the collapse, but there was still room for fresh air. He said three more miners trapped at a work platform390 meters underground may survive because the place also have some space for fresh air.
Rescuers had believed that four other miners would be found with the rescued two, but the chances of the remaining 12 being found alive are not good due to the conditions in the mine.
However, the rescuers have not given up. They are using scientific measures such as a water-proof radar device to help find the exact locations of trapped workers. Moreover, rescuers have been offered 2 million yuan for each miner they pull out alive.
The two survivors have been identified a) 41-year-old Liu Jiagan and 35-year-old Qin Hongdang. They are in safe condition.
Before they were rushed to Heshan People's Hospital for treatment, they told rescuers in weak voices that they survived under the mine by drinking spring water that seeped  through the top of the shaft .

<question>:
Which of the following is TRUE accoraing to the passage?

<options>:
A Scien
 _ ific measures are used to help rescue the trapped workers.
B Each miners being pulled out alive will be offered 2 miliion yuan.
C Officials offered to give the continuing rescuers higher rank
D Water-proof radar- will be puf down to give light.

<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>:
Strange stones of prefix = st1 /Costa Rica
One of the strangest mysteries in archaeology was discovered in the Diquis River Delta, in southern Costa Rica. Since the 1930s, hundereds of stone balls have been found. They range in size from a few centimetres to over two metres. Who made these perfect spheres   and how they made them remains a mystery. Some researchers believe the stones were made by extreme heating followed by cooling. People could have  _ the spheres with sand or leather. The ancient Costa Ricans had no written language so there is no written record of just how they made the spheres, Almost all are made of granite  , a hard stone created by volcanoes. The granite quarries   were 25 to 30 miles away from the largest stones, which weigh more than 10 tons each. Nobody knows how people moved them. Many of the stones have been found near the remains of houses or graves. Some believed that the stones contained hidden treasures and a few have been smashed but nothing has been found inside. Despite these losses, the National Museum of Costa Rica has recorded 130 spheres. However, many stones are not included because they have been removed from their original sites and used as ornaments  in homes, gardens and churches. Clearly, there are also many stones that lie undiscovered.

<question>:
The stones were discovered   _  .

<options>:
A near the volcanoes
B in the southCosta Rica
C in a grave
D in churches

<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>:
Strange stones of prefix = st1 /Costa Rica
One of the strangest mysteries in archaeology was discovered in the Diquis River Delta, in southern Costa Rica. Since the 1930s, hundereds of stone balls have been found. They range in size from a few centimetres to over two metres. Who made these perfect spheres   and how they made them remains a mystery. Some researchers believe the stones were made by extreme heating followed by cooling. People could have  _ the spheres with sand or leather. The ancient Costa Ricans had no written language so there is no written record of just how they made the spheres, Almost all are made of granite  , a hard stone created by volcanoes. The granite quarries   were 25 to 30 miles away from the largest stones, which weigh more than 10 tons each. Nobody knows how people moved them. Many of the stones have been found near the remains of houses or graves. Some believed that the stones contained hidden treasures and a few have been smashed but nothing has been found inside. Despite these losses, the National Museum of Costa Rica has recorded 130 spheres. However, many stones are not included because they have been removed from their original sites and used as ornaments  in homes, gardens and churches. Clearly, there are also many stones that lie undiscovered.

<question>:
The writer   _   in this passage.

<options>:
A admires the spheres very much
B doesn't believe the spheres were once made by humans
C tells us a discovery
D thinks highly of the spheres

<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>:
Strange stones of prefix = st1 /Costa Rica
One of the strangest mysteries in archaeology was discovered in the Diquis River Delta, in southern Costa Rica. Since the 1930s, hundereds of stone balls have been found. They range in size from a few centimetres to over two metres. Who made these perfect spheres   and how they made them remains a mystery. Some researchers believe the stones were made by extreme heating followed by cooling. People could have  _ the spheres with sand or leather. The ancient Costa Ricans had no written language so there is no written record of just how they made the spheres, Almost all are made of granite  , a hard stone created by volcanoes. The granite quarries   were 25 to 30 miles away from the largest stones, which weigh more than 10 tons each. Nobody knows how people moved them. Many of the stones have been found near the remains of houses or graves. Some believed that the stones contained hidden treasures and a few have been smashed but nothing has been found inside. Despite these losses, the National Museum of Costa Rica has recorded 130 spheres. However, many stones are not included because they have been removed from their original sites and used as ornaments  in homes, gardens and churches. Clearly, there are also many stones that lie undiscovered.

<question>:
According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

<options>:
A The stone balls found in the Diquis River Delta are all very huge.
B The stone balls were unearthed in the graves.
C The local people show great interest in the stone balls.
D There are a lot of treasures in the stone balls.

<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>:
Strange stones of prefix = st1 /Costa Rica
One of the strangest mysteries in archaeology was discovered in the Diquis River Delta, in southern Costa Rica. Since the 1930s, hundereds of stone balls have been found. They range in size from a few centimetres to over two metres. Who made these perfect spheres   and how they made them remains a mystery. Some researchers believe the stones were made by extreme heating followed by cooling. People could have  _ the spheres with sand or leather. The ancient Costa Ricans had no written language so there is no written record of just how they made the spheres, Almost all are made of granite  , a hard stone created by volcanoes. The granite quarries   were 25 to 30 miles away from the largest stones, which weigh more than 10 tons each. Nobody knows how people moved them. Many of the stones have been found near the remains of houses or graves. Some believed that the stones contained hidden treasures and a few have been smashed but nothing has been found inside. Despite these losses, the National Museum of Costa Rica has recorded 130 spheres. However, many stones are not included because they have been removed from their original sites and used as ornaments  in homes, gardens and churches. Clearly, there are also many stones that lie undiscovered.

<question>:
The passage mainly tells us   _  .

<options>:
A the stones are of great value
B the stones proved to be made by non-humans
C the stones are a mystery
D the stones are ornaments

<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 Oxford Mal, England
Most prisons are the kind of place you'd be desperate to escape from, not somewhere you'd possibly conceive of escaping to.
But this former Oxford prison has been converted into a boutique hotel by the fashionable Malmaison chain and offers the kind of luxurious living that former convicts could only have dreamed of.
Rates: Double room PS140 (US$233). Breakfast PS12.95 per person
Jules' Undersea Lodge, United States
Originally a research laboratory, the world's only underwater hotel sits at the bottom of the Emerald Lagoon in Florida, and can only be reached by scuba diving down six meters.
The lodge can accommodate two couples and is kitted out with showers, a microwave and a fridge.
The real attractions are the fish; the lodge is like a goldfish bowl in reverse, where you sit and watch angelfish, parrotfish, barracuda and snappers peering in at you through the window.
Rates: From US$400
Das Park Hotel, Austria
Stay overnight in a concrete sewer pipe on the banks of the River Danube.
The drainpipes are two meters in diameter and two and a half meters long, with a porthole to look out of, a front door to close and a cozy nest to snuggle into, which includes a low-slung futon, bedside lamp, woolly blanket and light sleeping bag.
Rates: You pay as much, or as little, as you want.
Sant` Angelo Luxury Resort, Italy
"Four-star boutique cave-hotel" is the proud boast of the Sant'Angelo in the city of Matera, which is famous for its sassi-houses dug into the rock. Matera is the only place in the world where people can boast to be still living in the same houses as their ancestors did 9,000 years ago. The rooms have been fashioned from old sassi stables and workshops. There are two restaurants, a bar and an art gallery.
Rates: A three-night package costs from US$560 per person including some meals, a walking tour and car hire, but not flights.
La Balade Des Gnomes, Belgium
A truly out-of-this-world experience, this hotel makes you feel like you're on the moon.
You can sleep in a moon buggy, bathe in a lunar capsule, and the walls and ceilings are covered in twinkling stars and planets.
Other themed rooms include a newly opened Trojan Horse, a Troll Forest, a South Seas sailing ship and a Wine Room.
Rates: From EUR115 (US$170) per double

<question>:
Das Park Hotel is different from the other hotels in that   _  .

<options>:
A it is underwater
B you decide the pay
C it used to be a prison
D it is not in Europe

<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 Oxford Mal, England
Most prisons are the kind of place you'd be desperate to escape from, not somewhere you'd possibly conceive of escaping to.
But this former Oxford prison has been converted into a boutique hotel by the fashionable Malmaison chain and offers the kind of luxurious living that former convicts could only have dreamed of.
Rates: Double room PS140 (US$233). Breakfast PS12.95 per person
Jules' Undersea Lodge, United States
Originally a research laboratory, the world's only underwater hotel sits at the bottom of the Emerald Lagoon in Florida, and can only be reached by scuba diving down six meters.
The lodge can accommodate two couples and is kitted out with showers, a microwave and a fridge.
The real attractions are the fish; the lodge is like a goldfish bowl in reverse, where you sit and watch angelfish, parrotfish, barracuda and snappers peering in at you through the window.
Rates: From US$400
Das Park Hotel, Austria
Stay overnight in a concrete sewer pipe on the banks of the River Danube.
The drainpipes are two meters in diameter and two and a half meters long, with a porthole to look out of, a front door to close and a cozy nest to snuggle into, which includes a low-slung futon, bedside lamp, woolly blanket and light sleeping bag.
Rates: You pay as much, or as little, as you want.
Sant` Angelo Luxury Resort, Italy
"Four-star boutique cave-hotel" is the proud boast of the Sant'Angelo in the city of Matera, which is famous for its sassi-houses dug into the rock. Matera is the only place in the world where people can boast to be still living in the same houses as their ancestors did 9,000 years ago. The rooms have been fashioned from old sassi stables and workshops. There are two restaurants, a bar and an art gallery.
Rates: A three-night package costs from US$560 per person including some meals, a walking tour and car hire, but not flights.
La Balade Des Gnomes, Belgium
A truly out-of-this-world experience, this hotel makes you feel like you're on the moon.
You can sleep in a moon buggy, bathe in a lunar capsule, and the walls and ceilings are covered in twinkling stars and planets.
Other themed rooms include a newly opened Trojan Horse, a Troll Forest, a South Seas sailing ship and a Wine Room.
Rates: From EUR115 (US$170) per double

<question>:
If you want to experience the life on the moon, most probably you will choose to stay in   _  .

<options>:
A Jules' Undersea Lodge, United States
B La Balade Des Gnomes, Belgium
C Das Park Hotel, Austria
D The Oxford Mal, England

<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 Oxford Mal, England
Most prisons are the kind of place you'd be desperate to escape from, not somewhere you'd possibly conceive of escaping to.
But this former Oxford prison has been converted into a boutique hotel by the fashionable Malmaison chain and offers the kind of luxurious living that former convicts could only have dreamed of.
Rates: Double room PS140 (US$233). Breakfast PS12.95 per person
Jules' Undersea Lodge, United States
Originally a research laboratory, the world's only underwater hotel sits at the bottom of the Emerald Lagoon in Florida, and can only be reached by scuba diving down six meters.
The lodge can accommodate two couples and is kitted out with showers, a microwave and a fridge.
The real attractions are the fish; the lodge is like a goldfish bowl in reverse, where you sit and watch angelfish, parrotfish, barracuda and snappers peering in at you through the window.
Rates: From US$400
Das Park Hotel, Austria
Stay overnight in a concrete sewer pipe on the banks of the River Danube.
The drainpipes are two meters in diameter and two and a half meters long, with a porthole to look out of, a front door to close and a cozy nest to snuggle into, which includes a low-slung futon, bedside lamp, woolly blanket and light sleeping bag.
Rates: You pay as much, or as little, as you want.
Sant` Angelo Luxury Resort, Italy
"Four-star boutique cave-hotel" is the proud boast of the Sant'Angelo in the city of Matera, which is famous for its sassi-houses dug into the rock. Matera is the only place in the world where people can boast to be still living in the same houses as their ancestors did 9,000 years ago. The rooms have been fashioned from old sassi stables and workshops. There are two restaurants, a bar and an art gallery.
Rates: A three-night package costs from US$560 per person including some meals, a walking tour and car hire, but not flights.
La Balade Des Gnomes, Belgium
A truly out-of-this-world experience, this hotel makes you feel like you're on the moon.
You can sleep in a moon buggy, bathe in a lunar capsule, and the walls and ceilings are covered in twinkling stars and planets.
Other themed rooms include a newly opened Trojan Horse, a Troll Forest, a South Seas sailing ship and a Wine Room.
Rates: From EUR115 (US$170) per double

<question>:
If Mr. and Mrs Smith put up at the Oxford Mal for one night and have breakfast there, they will have to pay at least   _  .

<options>:
A PS165.9
B PS152.95
C PS258.9
D PS305.9

<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>:
At least 371people were killed and over 750 others injured Saturday in two earthquakes that hit Pakistan's southwest Balochistan Province , officials said.
Saif-ur-Rehman, spokesperson of Provincial Disaster Management Authority said that a total of 359 people were killed and 750 others injured up till Saturday in the 7.7-magnitude  earthquake that hit the province on Thursday, while the second earthquake measuring 7.2 at the Richter scale, which struck the area on Saturday afternoon, killed 12 people.
He said that the Thursday 's quake affected six districts with Awaran as the worst hit area, where 312 people were killed and 525 others injured when thousands of houses collapsed in various towns and villages of the district.
The spokesman said that Kech area of the province was also badly affected, where 46 people died and 240 injured in various villages.
The Saturday's earthquake hit Nokjo area of Awaran, killing 12 people, injuring dozens others and destroying many houses.
The spokesperson said that the condition of the injured and affected people is not yet known, as it happened in a far area where it would take several hours for the rescue teams to reach.
Overall the two quakes affected a population of 185,000 and 37, 000 families, said the spokesperson.
The Chinese government has sent three flights carrying relief assistance, including medicines, emergency medical equipment, water purifiers, blankets, tents weighing 260 tons in total.
It is said that the Chinese government will also be handing over cash grant worth 1.5 million U.S. dollars to Pakistan's Economic Affairs Division on Sept.30 for the quake victims.

<question>:
According to the text, up till Saturday, the deaths in the earthquake that hit the province on Thursday reached   _  .

<options>:
A 371
B 359
C 383
D 312

<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>:
At least 371people were killed and over 750 others injured Saturday in two earthquakes that hit Pakistan's southwest Balochistan Province , officials said.
Saif-ur-Rehman, spokesperson of Provincial Disaster Management Authority said that a total of 359 people were killed and 750 others injured up till Saturday in the 7.7-magnitude  earthquake that hit the province on Thursday, while the second earthquake measuring 7.2 at the Richter scale, which struck the area on Saturday afternoon, killed 12 people.
He said that the Thursday 's quake affected six districts with Awaran as the worst hit area, where 312 people were killed and 525 others injured when thousands of houses collapsed in various towns and villages of the district.
The spokesman said that Kech area of the province was also badly affected, where 46 people died and 240 injured in various villages.
The Saturday's earthquake hit Nokjo area of Awaran, killing 12 people, injuring dozens others and destroying many houses.
The spokesperson said that the condition of the injured and affected people is not yet known, as it happened in a far area where it would take several hours for the rescue teams to reach.
Overall the two quakes affected a population of 185,000 and 37, 000 families, said the spokesperson.
The Chinese government has sent three flights carrying relief assistance, including medicines, emergency medical equipment, water purifiers, blankets, tents weighing 260 tons in total.
It is said that the Chinese government will also be handing over cash grant worth 1.5 million U.S. dollars to Pakistan's Economic Affairs Division on Sept.30 for the quake victims.

<question>:
Which of the following is NOT true according to the text?

<options>:
A More than 750 people were injured on Saturday in the two earthquakes.
B Five hundred and twenty-five people were injured in Awaran in the Thursday 's quake.
C Six districts were affected by the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Pakistan.
D No more than one of the two earthquakes struck Awaran, Balochistan Province.

<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>:
At least 371people were killed and over 750 others injured Saturday in two earthquakes that hit Pakistan's southwest Balochistan Province , officials said.
Saif-ur-Rehman, spokesperson of Provincial Disaster Management Authority said that a total of 359 people were killed and 750 others injured up till Saturday in the 7.7-magnitude  earthquake that hit the province on Thursday, while the second earthquake measuring 7.2 at the Richter scale, which struck the area on Saturday afternoon, killed 12 people.
He said that the Thursday 's quake affected six districts with Awaran as the worst hit area, where 312 people were killed and 525 others injured when thousands of houses collapsed in various towns and villages of the district.
The spokesman said that Kech area of the province was also badly affected, where 46 people died and 240 injured in various villages.
The Saturday's earthquake hit Nokjo area of Awaran, killing 12 people, injuring dozens others and destroying many houses.
The spokesperson said that the condition of the injured and affected people is not yet known, as it happened in a far area where it would take several hours for the rescue teams to reach.
Overall the two quakes affected a population of 185,000 and 37, 000 families, said the spokesperson.
The Chinese government has sent three flights carrying relief assistance, including medicines, emergency medical equipment, water purifiers, blankets, tents weighing 260 tons in total.
It is said that the Chinese government will also be handing over cash grant worth 1.5 million U.S. dollars to Pakistan's Economic Affairs Division on Sept.30 for the quake victims.

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

<options>:
A the condition of the injured people in the two earthquakes was not knownon Saturday
B the two quakes affected a population of 37, 000 and a total of 185,000 families
C the Chinese government would send 260-ton relief materials to Pakistan on Sept.30
D the Chinese government showed great concern for the earthquake-hit areas

<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>:
At least 371people were killed and over 750 others injured Saturday in two earthquakes that hit Pakistan's southwest Balochistan Province , officials said.
Saif-ur-Rehman, spokesperson of Provincial Disaster Management Authority said that a total of 359 people were killed and 750 others injured up till Saturday in the 7.7-magnitude  earthquake that hit the province on Thursday, while the second earthquake measuring 7.2 at the Richter scale, which struck the area on Saturday afternoon, killed 12 people.
He said that the Thursday 's quake affected six districts with Awaran as the worst hit area, where 312 people were killed and 525 others injured when thousands of houses collapsed in various towns and villages of the district.
The spokesman said that Kech area of the province was also badly affected, where 46 people died and 240 injured in various villages.
The Saturday's earthquake hit Nokjo area of Awaran, killing 12 people, injuring dozens others and destroying many houses.
The spokesperson said that the condition of the injured and affected people is not yet known, as it happened in a far area where it would take several hours for the rescue teams to reach.
Overall the two quakes affected a population of 185,000 and 37, 000 families, said the spokesperson.
The Chinese government has sent three flights carrying relief assistance, including medicines, emergency medical equipment, water purifiers, blankets, tents weighing 260 tons in total.
It is said that the Chinese government will also be handing over cash grant worth 1.5 million U.S. dollars to Pakistan's Economic Affairs Division on Sept.30 for the quake victims.

<question>:
What can be the best title for the text?

<options>:
A Earthquakes Hit Pakistan
B Balochistan Province Manages Disasters
C More Relief Assistance is Needed
D Pakistan Faces Great Loss

<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>:
Survey Studies Internet Use in China
A typical  Chinese Internet user is a young male who prefers instant messaging to e-mail, seldom makes online purchases  and favors news, music and games sites. According to a study, about two-thirds of survey participants use the Internet for news -- often entertainment-related -- or for online games. About half download music and movies.
They also tend to prefer instant messaging to e-mail, and they are depending on the Internet more frequently than before to communicate with others who have the same professions, hobbies and political interests. Online purchases still remain unpopular in China. Three-quarters of users surveyed have never bought anything over the Internet, and only 10 percent make purchases even once a month. Among those who do buy online, most pay for entertainment while others buy phone cards, or computer hardware or software.
"Many people don't trust the quality of goods bought online," Guo said Wednesday. "If they buy it in a store and don't like it, they can easily bring it back."
The survey was done in five major cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Changsha. Results do not necessarily project countrywide because Internet use in rural areas is lower than in cities. Guo describes the typical netizen in the five cities surveyed as young, male, richer and more highly educated. Males make up two-thirds of the Internet community, and more than 80 percent of users are under. Among people ages 25 to 29, 60 percent to 80 percent go online.
China has more than 100 million people online, second in the world to the United States.

<question>:
A typical Chinese Internet user will be the one who   _  .

<options>:
A likes to buy goods online
B likes the games sites
C likes to pay for entertainment
D likes to send e-mails

<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>:
Survey Studies Internet Use in China
A typical  Chinese Internet user is a young male who prefers instant messaging to e-mail, seldom makes online purchases  and favors news, music and games sites. According to a study, about two-thirds of survey participants use the Internet for news -- often entertainment-related -- or for online games. About half download music and movies.
They also tend to prefer instant messaging to e-mail, and they are depending on the Internet more frequently than before to communicate with others who have the same professions, hobbies and political interests. Online purchases still remain unpopular in China. Three-quarters of users surveyed have never bought anything over the Internet, and only 10 percent make purchases even once a month. Among those who do buy online, most pay for entertainment while others buy phone cards, or computer hardware or software.
"Many people don't trust the quality of goods bought online," Guo said Wednesday. "If they buy it in a store and don't like it, they can easily bring it back."
The survey was done in five major cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Changsha. Results do not necessarily project countrywide because Internet use in rural areas is lower than in cities. Guo describes the typical netizen in the five cities surveyed as young, male, richer and more highly educated. Males make up two-thirds of the Internet community, and more than 80 percent of users are under. Among people ages 25 to 29, 60 percent to 80 percent go online.
China has more than 100 million people online, second in the world to the United States.

<question>:
Online purchases still remain unpopular in China mainly because   _  .

<options>:
A goods bought online are of low quality
B people can't have a look at the goods
C it is more difficult for sales returns
D people haven't computers

<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>:
Survey Studies Internet Use in China
A typical  Chinese Internet user is a young male who prefers instant messaging to e-mail, seldom makes online purchases  and favors news, music and games sites. According to a study, about two-thirds of survey participants use the Internet for news -- often entertainment-related -- or for online games. About half download music and movies.
They also tend to prefer instant messaging to e-mail, and they are depending on the Internet more frequently than before to communicate with others who have the same professions, hobbies and political interests. Online purchases still remain unpopular in China. Three-quarters of users surveyed have never bought anything over the Internet, and only 10 percent make purchases even once a month. Among those who do buy online, most pay for entertainment while others buy phone cards, or computer hardware or software.
"Many people don't trust the quality of goods bought online," Guo said Wednesday. "If they buy it in a store and don't like it, they can easily bring it back."
The survey was done in five major cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Changsha. Results do not necessarily project countrywide because Internet use in rural areas is lower than in cities. Guo describes the typical netizen in the five cities surveyed as young, male, richer and more highly educated. Males make up two-thirds of the Internet community, and more than 80 percent of users are under. Among people ages 25 to 29, 60 percent to 80 percent go online.
China has more than 100 million people online, second in the world to the United States.

<question>:
Which of the following words fails to describe the typical netizens in the five cities?

<options>:
A young
B female
C well educated
D richer

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
I'm Mary.I have a piece of good news to tell you.My parents bought a new flat in the centre of the city.The rooms are not big, but they are all comfortable.There are more rooms than our old flat. I am excited  because I have my own bedroom.In the old flat, I share the bedroom with my sister.
My favourite room in the new flat is my bedroom.I can be alone   in it.It is my own small world.I can listen to music, read comics and chat with my friends on the phone.I can also look for things on the internet and send e-mails to my e-friends.
Kitchen is my favourite room, too.I like helping my mother with the cooking.She is not only a good teacher but also a good cook.She often teaches me how to make some different dishes.She lived in Sichuan when she was a child.So she likes hot food and she can cook very delicious hot food.

<question>:
What's Mary's new flat like?

<options>:
A Big and comfortable
B Small and not comfortable
C Big but not comfortable
D Small but comfortable

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
I'm Mary.I have a piece of good news to tell you.My parents bought a new flat in the centre of the city.The rooms are not big, but they are all comfortable.There are more rooms than our old flat. I am excited  because I have my own bedroom.In the old flat, I share the bedroom with my sister.
My favourite room in the new flat is my bedroom.I can be alone   in it.It is my own small world.I can listen to music, read comics and chat with my friends on the phone.I can also look for things on the internet and send e-mails to my e-friends.
Kitchen is my favourite room, too.I like helping my mother with the cooking.She is not only a good teacher but also a good cook.She often teaches me how to make some different dishes.She lived in Sichuan when she was a child.So she likes hot food and she can cook very delicious hot food.

<question>:
Mary can do the following things in the bedroom except   _  .

<options>:
A play the piano
B chat with her friends
C send e-mails
D listen to music

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
I'm Mary.I have a piece of good news to tell you.My parents bought a new flat in the centre of the city.The rooms are not big, but they are all comfortable.There are more rooms than our old flat. I am excited  because I have my own bedroom.In the old flat, I share the bedroom with my sister.
My favourite room in the new flat is my bedroom.I can be alone   in it.It is my own small world.I can listen to music, read comics and chat with my friends on the phone.I can also look for things on the internet and send e-mails to my e-friends.
Kitchen is my favourite room, too.I like helping my mother with the cooking.She is not only a good teacher but also a good cook.She often teaches me how to make some different dishes.She lived in Sichuan when she was a child.So she likes hot food and she can cook very delicious hot food.

<question>:
Which room does Mary like best?

<options>:
A The kitchen
B Her bedroom
C The sitting room
D Both A and B

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
I'm Mary.I have a piece of good news to tell you.My parents bought a new flat in the centre of the city.The rooms are not big, but they are all comfortable.There are more rooms than our old flat. I am excited  because I have my own bedroom.In the old flat, I share the bedroom with my sister.
My favourite room in the new flat is my bedroom.I can be alone   in it.It is my own small world.I can listen to music, read comics and chat with my friends on the phone.I can also look for things on the internet and send e-mails to my e-friends.
Kitchen is my favourite room, too.I like helping my mother with the cooking.She is not only a good teacher but also a good cook.She often teaches me how to make some different dishes.She lived in Sichuan when she was a child.So she likes hot food and she can cook very delicious hot food.

<question>:
What does Mary's mother do?

<options>:
A A teacher
B A cook
C A housewife
D A worker

<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>:
Jenny was a pretty five-year-old girl. One day when she and her mother were checking out at the grocery store, Jenny saw a plastic pearl   necklace priced at $2.50. Her mother bought the necklace for her on condition that she had to do some homework to pay it off. Jenny agreed. She worked very hard every day, and soon Jenny paid off the necklace. Jenny loved it so much that she wore it everywhere except when she was in the shower. Her mother had told her it would turn her neck green!
Jenny had a very loving daddy. When Jenny went to bed, he would read Jenny her favorite story.
One night when he finished the story, he said, "Jenny, could you give me your necklace?"
"Oh! Daddy, not my necklace!" Jenny said. "But you can have Rosy, my favorite doll. Remember her? You gave her to me last year for my birthday. Okay? "
"Oh no, darling, that's okay." Her father brushed her cheek with a kiss. "Good night, little one.
A week later, her father once again asked Jenny for the necklace after her favorite story. "Oh, Daddy, not my necklace! But you can have Ribbons, my toy horse. Do you remember her? She's my favorite."
"No, that's okay," her father said and brushed her cheek again with a kiss. "God bless you, little one. Sweet dreams. "
Several days later, when Jenny's father came in to read her a story, Jenny was sitting on her bed and her lip was trembling. "Here, Daddy," she said, holding out her hand. She opened it and her beloved pearl necklace was inside. She let it slip into her father's hand.
With one hand her father held the plastic pearl necklace and with the other he pulled out of his pocket a blue box. Inside the box was a real, beautiful pearl necklace. He had had it all along. He was waiting for Jenny to give up the cheap necklace so he could give her a real one.

<question>:
What did Jenny have to do to get the plastic pearl necklace?

<options>:
A She had to help her mother do some housework.
B She had to listen to her father tell a story every night.
C She had to ask her father to pay for the necklace.
D She had to give away her favorite toys to the poor children.

<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>:
Jenny was a pretty five-year-old girl. One day when she and her mother were checking out at the grocery store, Jenny saw a plastic pearl   necklace priced at $2.50. Her mother bought the necklace for her on condition that she had to do some homework to pay it off. Jenny agreed. She worked very hard every day, and soon Jenny paid off the necklace. Jenny loved it so much that she wore it everywhere except when she was in the shower. Her mother had told her it would turn her neck green!
Jenny had a very loving daddy. When Jenny went to bed, he would read Jenny her favorite story.
One night when he finished the story, he said, "Jenny, could you give me your necklace?"
"Oh! Daddy, not my necklace!" Jenny said. "But you can have Rosy, my favorite doll. Remember her? You gave her to me last year for my birthday. Okay? "
"Oh no, darling, that's okay." Her father brushed her cheek with a kiss. "Good night, little one.
A week later, her father once again asked Jenny for the necklace after her favorite story. "Oh, Daddy, not my necklace! But you can have Ribbons, my toy horse. Do you remember her? She's my favorite."
"No, that's okay," her father said and brushed her cheek again with a kiss. "God bless you, little one. Sweet dreams. "
Several days later, when Jenny's father came in to read her a story, Jenny was sitting on her bed and her lip was trembling. "Here, Daddy," she said, holding out her hand. She opened it and her beloved pearl necklace was inside. She let it slip into her father's hand.
With one hand her father held the plastic pearl necklace and with the other he pulled out of his pocket a blue box. Inside the box was a real, beautiful pearl necklace. He had had it all along. He was waiting for Jenny to give up the cheap necklace so he could give her a real one.

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

<options>:
A Jenny's mother paid a lot for the plastic pearl necklace
B Jenny wore the necklace everywhere even in the shower
C Jenny didn't like Rosy and Ribbons any longer
D Jenny got a real pearl necklace from her father

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
Jenny was a pretty five-year-old girl. One day when she and her mother were checking out at the grocery store, Jenny saw a plastic pearl   necklace priced at $2.50. Her mother bought the necklace for her on condition that she had to do some homework to pay it off. Jenny agreed. She worked very hard every day, and soon Jenny paid off the necklace. Jenny loved it so much that she wore it everywhere except when she was in the shower. Her mother had told her it would turn her neck green!
Jenny had a very loving daddy. When Jenny went to bed, he would read Jenny her favorite story.
One night when he finished the story, he said, "Jenny, could you give me your necklace?"
"Oh! Daddy, not my necklace!" Jenny said. "But you can have Rosy, my favorite doll. Remember her? You gave her to me last year for my birthday. Okay? "
"Oh no, darling, that's okay." Her father brushed her cheek with a kiss. "Good night, little one.
A week later, her father once again asked Jenny for the necklace after her favorite story. "Oh, Daddy, not my necklace! But you can have Ribbons, my toy horse. Do you remember her? She's my favorite."
"No, that's okay," her father said and brushed her cheek again with a kiss. "God bless you, little one. Sweet dreams. "
Several days later, when Jenny's father came in to read her a story, Jenny was sitting on her bed and her lip was trembling. "Here, Daddy," she said, holding out her hand. She opened it and her beloved pearl necklace was inside. She let it slip into her father's hand.
With one hand her father held the plastic pearl necklace and with the other he pulled out of his pocket a blue box. Inside the box was a real, beautiful pearl necklace. He had had it all along. He was waiting for Jenny to give up the cheap necklace so he could give her a real one.

<question>:
Jenny's father asked for her plastic pearl necklace repeatedly in order to   _  .

<options>:
A get it for himself
B donate it
C train her character
D put it away

<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>:
Jenny was a pretty five-year-old girl. One day when she and her mother were checking out at the grocery store, Jenny saw a plastic pearl   necklace priced at $2.50. Her mother bought the necklace for her on condition that she had to do some homework to pay it off. Jenny agreed. She worked very hard every day, and soon Jenny paid off the necklace. Jenny loved it so much that she wore it everywhere except when she was in the shower. Her mother had told her it would turn her neck green!
Jenny had a very loving daddy. When Jenny went to bed, he would read Jenny her favorite story.
One night when he finished the story, he said, "Jenny, could you give me your necklace?"
"Oh! Daddy, not my necklace!" Jenny said. "But you can have Rosy, my favorite doll. Remember her? You gave her to me last year for my birthday. Okay? "
"Oh no, darling, that's okay." Her father brushed her cheek with a kiss. "Good night, little one.
A week later, her father once again asked Jenny for the necklace after her favorite story. "Oh, Daddy, not my necklace! But you can have Ribbons, my toy horse. Do you remember her? She's my favorite."
"No, that's okay," her father said and brushed her cheek again with a kiss. "God bless you, little one. Sweet dreams. "
Several days later, when Jenny's father came in to read her a story, Jenny was sitting on her bed and her lip was trembling. "Here, Daddy," she said, holding out her hand. She opened it and her beloved pearl necklace was inside. She let it slip into her father's hand.
With one hand her father held the plastic pearl necklace and with the other he pulled out of his pocket a blue box. Inside the box was a real, beautiful pearl necklace. He had had it all along. He was waiting for Jenny to give up the cheap necklace so he could give her a real one.

<question>:
What can be the best title for the text?

<options>:
A A Lovely Girl
B Father and Daughter
C A Pearl Necklace
D An Unforgettable Childhood

<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 you are invited to attend a party in the West, the first important thing you need to know is that you should arrive late.
It is a great embarrassment to arrive at a party early or even on time. Therefore, unless you are the host of the party, you never want to be the first person present at a party. Why? Because others may think that you have no life or nothing better to do than wait for a party to start. Many people try to project an image of always being busy, which, whether true or not, has something to do with success. So, by arriving late, you are implying: "I live a full life and it's really exciting."
Therefore, an 8 o'clock party usually doesn't really start until maybe 9 o'clock, as everyone wants to be thought of as a busy and important person with lots of things to do. In other words, a party is one of those rare occasions in which your _ can actually hurt you. It's quite a strange thing, isn't it? Anyhow, remember to be late!

<question>:
The passage is most likely to have been taken from a book about  _  .

<options>:
A life in the West
B health and medicine
C politics in the West
D behavioral science

<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 you are invited to attend a party in the West, the first important thing you need to know is that you should arrive late.
It is a great embarrassment to arrive at a party early or even on time. Therefore, unless you are the host of the party, you never want to be the first person present at a party. Why? Because others may think that you have no life or nothing better to do than wait for a party to start. Many people try to project an image of always being busy, which, whether true or not, has something to do with success. So, by arriving late, you are implying: "I live a full life and it's really exciting."
Therefore, an 8 o'clock party usually doesn't really start until maybe 9 o'clock, as everyone wants to be thought of as a busy and important person with lots of things to do. In other words, a party is one of those rare occasions in which your _ can actually hurt you. It's quite a strange thing, isn't it? Anyhow, remember to be late!

<question>:
What is the reason that people want to be late for parties?

<options>:
A They are not the host of the party.
B They are too busy to arrive on time.
C They want others to think they are busy.
D They don't want to wait for a party to start.

<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 you are invited to attend a party in the West, the first important thing you need to know is that you should arrive late.
It is a great embarrassment to arrive at a party early or even on time. Therefore, unless you are the host of the party, you never want to be the first person present at a party. Why? Because others may think that you have no life or nothing better to do than wait for a party to start. Many people try to project an image of always being busy, which, whether true or not, has something to do with success. So, by arriving late, you are implying: "I live a full life and it's really exciting."
Therefore, an 8 o'clock party usually doesn't really start until maybe 9 o'clock, as everyone wants to be thought of as a busy and important person with lots of things to do. In other words, a party is one of those rare occasions in which your _ can actually hurt you. It's quite a strange thing, isn't it? Anyhow, remember to be late!

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

<options>:
A Sometimes people pretend to be what they want to be.
B Lateness is not a problem when you are attending a meeting.
C You need to be late on every occasion.
D Going to a party can be a waste of time.

<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>:
Sherlock Holmes is considered by many people as the greatest detective in fictional literature. He is, in fact, more famous than his own creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In the popular series of stories, Holmes is described as "tall and lean, pope-smoking, always in his cape and speaks in a splendid manner". Doyle gave Holmes' address as 221-B Baker Street, London, and to this day some visitors to London still go to Baker Street to search for 221-B. Of course, there never was really any such address. Holmes' flat was supposed to be shared by the lovable, but sometimes clumsy Doctor Watson who went around with Holmes trying to solve crimes before Holmes did. Poor Dr Watson lost out to Holmes every time.
Doyle gave Holmes a masterly skill of deduction---the ability to come up with interesting conclusion from the simplest clues found at the scene of a crime. Doyle said that the description of Holmes was modeled on one of his lecturers at Edinburgh University where he studied medicine. That man was Dr Joseph Bell. Sherlock Holmes first appeared in Doyle's A Study in Scarlet published in 1887. Holmes was so loved by all that when his author killed him off in one of his stories, readers wrote in anger to complain. They refused to allow Holmes to die! Holmes was brought back to "life" and appeared in further stories.
The stories of Sherlock Holmes have been reprinted many times ever since then. Today we can watch Holmes at work on cinema and television screens as well as on stage.

<question>:
Sherlock Holmes was  _  .

<options>:
A the greatest detective who ever lived
B Dr Joseph Bell
C Arthur Conan Doyle
D only a character made up by Arthur Conan Dolye

<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>:
Sherlock Holmes is considered by many people as the greatest detective in fictional literature. He is, in fact, more famous than his own creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In the popular series of stories, Holmes is described as "tall and lean, pope-smoking, always in his cape and speaks in a splendid manner". Doyle gave Holmes' address as 221-B Baker Street, London, and to this day some visitors to London still go to Baker Street to search for 221-B. Of course, there never was really any such address. Holmes' flat was supposed to be shared by the lovable, but sometimes clumsy Doctor Watson who went around with Holmes trying to solve crimes before Holmes did. Poor Dr Watson lost out to Holmes every time.
Doyle gave Holmes a masterly skill of deduction---the ability to come up with interesting conclusion from the simplest clues found at the scene of a crime. Doyle said that the description of Holmes was modeled on one of his lecturers at Edinburgh University where he studied medicine. That man was Dr Joseph Bell. Sherlock Holmes first appeared in Doyle's A Study in Scarlet published in 1887. Holmes was so loved by all that when his author killed him off in one of his stories, readers wrote in anger to complain. They refused to allow Holmes to die! Holmes was brought back to "life" and appeared in further stories.
The stories of Sherlock Holmes have been reprinted many times ever since then. Today we can watch Holmes at work on cinema and television screens as well as on stage.

<question>:
Dr Watson was  _  .

<options>:
A tall and learn
B lovable but always clumsy
C lovable but sometimes clumsy
D lovable and never clumsy

<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>:
Sherlock Holmes is considered by many people as the greatest detective in fictional literature. He is, in fact, more famous than his own creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In the popular series of stories, Holmes is described as "tall and lean, pope-smoking, always in his cape and speaks in a splendid manner". Doyle gave Holmes' address as 221-B Baker Street, London, and to this day some visitors to London still go to Baker Street to search for 221-B. Of course, there never was really any such address. Holmes' flat was supposed to be shared by the lovable, but sometimes clumsy Doctor Watson who went around with Holmes trying to solve crimes before Holmes did. Poor Dr Watson lost out to Holmes every time.
Doyle gave Holmes a masterly skill of deduction---the ability to come up with interesting conclusion from the simplest clues found at the scene of a crime. Doyle said that the description of Holmes was modeled on one of his lecturers at Edinburgh University where he studied medicine. That man was Dr Joseph Bell. Sherlock Holmes first appeared in Doyle's A Study in Scarlet published in 1887. Holmes was so loved by all that when his author killed him off in one of his stories, readers wrote in anger to complain. They refused to allow Holmes to die! Holmes was brought back to "life" and appeared in further stories.
The stories of Sherlock Holmes have been reprinted many times ever since then. Today we can watch Holmes at work on cinema and television screens as well as on stage.

<question>:
Holmes was supposed to have lived  _  .

<options>:
A with Dr Watson
B with Dr Joseph Bell
C with the greatest detective
D with Doyle

<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>:
Sherlock Holmes is considered by many people as the greatest detective in fictional literature. He is, in fact, more famous than his own creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In the popular series of stories, Holmes is described as "tall and lean, pope-smoking, always in his cape and speaks in a splendid manner". Doyle gave Holmes' address as 221-B Baker Street, London, and to this day some visitors to London still go to Baker Street to search for 221-B. Of course, there never was really any such address. Holmes' flat was supposed to be shared by the lovable, but sometimes clumsy Doctor Watson who went around with Holmes trying to solve crimes before Holmes did. Poor Dr Watson lost out to Holmes every time.
Doyle gave Holmes a masterly skill of deduction---the ability to come up with interesting conclusion from the simplest clues found at the scene of a crime. Doyle said that the description of Holmes was modeled on one of his lecturers at Edinburgh University where he studied medicine. That man was Dr Joseph Bell. Sherlock Holmes first appeared in Doyle's A Study in Scarlet published in 1887. Holmes was so loved by all that when his author killed him off in one of his stories, readers wrote in anger to complain. They refused to allow Holmes to die! Holmes was brought back to "life" and appeared in further stories.
The stories of Sherlock Holmes have been reprinted many times ever since then. Today we can watch Holmes at work on cinema and television screens as well as on stage.

<question>:
Doyle made up the description of Holmes  _  .

<options>:
A from his own imagination
B based on a famous London doctor
C based on Dr Joseph Bell at Edinburgh University
D based on a model of Holmes

<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>:
Helen Thayer,one of the greatest explorers of the 20th century,loves challenges. She says,"I like to see what's on the other side of the hill." She has gone almost everywhere to do that.
In 1988,at the age of 50,she became the first woman to travel alone to the North Pole. She pulled her own sled   piled with 160 pounds of supplies,and during her trip no one brought her fresh supplies. Accompanied   only by her dog Charlie,she survived cold weather and meetings with polar bears. In fact,Charlie saved her life when one of them attacked her. Near the end of her trip,a forceful wind blew away the majority of her supplies. The last week of the trip,she survived on a handful of nuts and a little water each day.
Helen goes to challenging places not only for adventure,but also for education. Before her Arctic journey,she started a website called Adventure Classroom. On the site,she shares her adventures in order to motivate   students. She explains,"Although kids often see the world in a negative way,without hope for their future,we work to inspire them to set goals,plan for success and never give up..."
Helen grew up in New Zealand. Her parents were athletes and mountain climbers. Following her parents' example,she climbed her first mountain at 9. Later,she climbed the highest mountains in North and South America,the former USSR and New Zealand.
In 1996,she took on another challenge--the Sahara Desert. She and her husband,Bill,walked 2,400 miles across it!In 2001,she and Bill traveled on foot from west to east through the Gobi Desert in Mongolia. They hope to travel in mainland China into Sichuan and Tibet to study pandas this year.
Helen plans to continue taking trips. She'll use her explorations,writing,photography and environmental work to create programs for her Adventure Classroom website. She wants to inspire her students never to stop facing challenges!

<question>:
Why does Helen travel to different places worldwide?

<options>:
A For education.
B For fun.
C For money.
D For fame.

<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>:
Helen Thayer,one of the greatest explorers of the 20th century,loves challenges. She says,"I like to see what's on the other side of the hill." She has gone almost everywhere to do that.
In 1988,at the age of 50,she became the first woman to travel alone to the North Pole. She pulled her own sled   piled with 160 pounds of supplies,and during her trip no one brought her fresh supplies. Accompanied   only by her dog Charlie,she survived cold weather and meetings with polar bears. In fact,Charlie saved her life when one of them attacked her. Near the end of her trip,a forceful wind blew away the majority of her supplies. The last week of the trip,she survived on a handful of nuts and a little water each day.
Helen goes to challenging places not only for adventure,but also for education. Before her Arctic journey,she started a website called Adventure Classroom. On the site,she shares her adventures in order to motivate   students. She explains,"Although kids often see the world in a negative way,without hope for their future,we work to inspire them to set goals,plan for success and never give up..."
Helen grew up in New Zealand. Her parents were athletes and mountain climbers. Following her parents' example,she climbed her first mountain at 9. Later,she climbed the highest mountains in North and South America,the former USSR and New Zealand.
In 1996,she took on another challenge--the Sahara Desert. She and her husband,Bill,walked 2,400 miles across it!In 2001,she and Bill traveled on foot from west to east through the Gobi Desert in Mongolia. They hope to travel in mainland China into Sichuan and Tibet to study pandas this year.
Helen plans to continue taking trips. She'll use her explorations,writing,photography and environmental work to create programs for her Adventure Classroom website. She wants to inspire her students never to stop facing challenges!

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

<options>:
A The Woman Who Loves Adventure
B A Famous Woman
C A Woman Mountain Climber
D The Owner of Adventure Classroom

<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>:
Helen Thayer,one of the greatest explorers of the 20th century,loves challenges. She says,"I like to see what's on the other side of the hill." She has gone almost everywhere to do that.
In 1988,at the age of 50,she became the first woman to travel alone to the North Pole. She pulled her own sled   piled with 160 pounds of supplies,and during her trip no one brought her fresh supplies. Accompanied   only by her dog Charlie,she survived cold weather and meetings with polar bears. In fact,Charlie saved her life when one of them attacked her. Near the end of her trip,a forceful wind blew away the majority of her supplies. The last week of the trip,she survived on a handful of nuts and a little water each day.
Helen goes to challenging places not only for adventure,but also for education. Before her Arctic journey,she started a website called Adventure Classroom. On the site,she shares her adventures in order to motivate   students. She explains,"Although kids often see the world in a negative way,without hope for their future,we work to inspire them to set goals,plan for success and never give up..."
Helen grew up in New Zealand. Her parents were athletes and mountain climbers. Following her parents' example,she climbed her first mountain at 9. Later,she climbed the highest mountains in North and South America,the former USSR and New Zealand.
In 1996,she took on another challenge--the Sahara Desert. She and her husband,Bill,walked 2,400 miles across it!In 2001,she and Bill traveled on foot from west to east through the Gobi Desert in Mongolia. They hope to travel in mainland China into Sichuan and Tibet to study pandas this year.
Helen plans to continue taking trips. She'll use her explorations,writing,photography and environmental work to create programs for her Adventure Classroom website. She wants to inspire her students never to stop facing challenges!

<question>:
Which of the following places has Helen not visited yet?

<options>:
A The North Pole
B The Sahara Desert
C The Gobi Desert
D Sichuan and Tibet

<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>:
To me,life without music would not be exciting.I realize that this is not true for everybody.Many people get along quite well without going to the concert,and listening to the record. But music plays an important part in everyone's life,whether he realizes it or not.Try to imagine,for example,what films or TV plays would be like without music.Would the feelings,the moving plot,and the greatest interests,be so interesting or dramatic? I'm not sure about it.
Now we have been speaking of music in its more common meaning--the kind of music we hear in the concert hall.We discover them in our everyday life too--in the rhythm of the sea,the _ of a bird in the woods and so on.So music surely has meaning for everyone,in some way or other.  And,of course,it has special meaning for those who have spent all their lives working on playing or writing music.
It is well said,"Through music a child enters a world of beauty,expresses himself from his heart,feels the joy of doing things alone,learns to take care of others,develops his mind and makes his body strong."

<question>:
From the text, we learn that many people  _  .

<options>:
A don't realize the importance of music
B get along quite well without music
C go to the concert instead of enjoying music
D think music would be less exciting than moving plot

<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>:
To me,life without music would not be exciting.I realize that this is not true for everybody.Many people get along quite well without going to the concert,and listening to the record. But music plays an important part in everyone's life,whether he realizes it or not.Try to imagine,for example,what films or TV plays would be like without music.Would the feelings,the moving plot,and the greatest interests,be so interesting or dramatic? I'm not sure about it.
Now we have been speaking of music in its more common meaning--the kind of music we hear in the concert hall.We discover them in our everyday life too--in the rhythm of the sea,the _ of a bird in the woods and so on.So music surely has meaning for everyone,in some way or other.  And,of course,it has special meaning for those who have spent all their lives working on playing or writing music.
It is well said,"Through music a child enters a world of beauty,expresses himself from his heart,feels the joy of doing things alone,learns to take care of others,develops his mind and makes his body strong."

<question>:
In the writer's opinion,if there was no music in the films or TV plays,  _  .

<options>:
A the cinema and theatre would be quiet
B we would lose some of the audience
C everything would be as exciting as before
D it would be hard to imagine the result

<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>:
Egypt: Bridging the Gap between School English and Real English
Teaching English in Egypt in general and in my town Damietta in particular, is mainly directed towards helping students to pass their final exams. Unfortunately, most teachers do not adopt a long -term approach that guarantees that their students will be able to use English outside the classroom. So students only concentrate on one skill which is writing. Thus their listening and speaking skills are disabled. What is important to them is to pass the exam which is primarily based on writing .Teachers are not only concentrated with providing their students with questions that are similar to those of the final exam, particularly General Secondary Education Certificate (GSEC) Examination, so students spend most of their time answering typical exam questions.
Most students' scores are high; a lot of students get full marks. However, few students are able to communicate in English because their role plays. As a result, a lot of students complain that they are unable to understand and talk fluently with native speakers of English.
To enable students to communicate freely and spontaneously  in English, I bring features of real communication into language practice, I always ask students about their own experiences, and suggest groups of students practice what they have learned outside the classroom. This helps lower-achieving students absorb language. Furthermore, role play is a very effective way to improve speaking skills particularly if it is connected to the experience of the students.

<question>:
Who probably write this passage?

<options>:
A a teacher
B a governor
C a student
D a reporter

<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>:
Egypt: Bridging the Gap between School English and Real English
Teaching English in Egypt in general and in my town Damietta in particular, is mainly directed towards helping students to pass their final exams. Unfortunately, most teachers do not adopt a long -term approach that guarantees that their students will be able to use English outside the classroom. So students only concentrate on one skill which is writing. Thus their listening and speaking skills are disabled. What is important to them is to pass the exam which is primarily based on writing .Teachers are not only concentrated with providing their students with questions that are similar to those of the final exam, particularly General Secondary Education Certificate (GSEC) Examination, so students spend most of their time answering typical exam questions.
Most students' scores are high; a lot of students get full marks. However, few students are able to communicate in English because their role plays. As a result, a lot of students complain that they are unable to understand and talk fluently with native speakers of English.
To enable students to communicate freely and spontaneously  in English, I bring features of real communication into language practice, I always ask students about their own experiences, and suggest groups of students practice what they have learned outside the classroom. This helps lower-achieving students absorb language. Furthermore, role play is a very effective way to improve speaking skills particularly if it is connected to the experience of the students.

<question>:
In Egypt, the students only concentrate on ------

<options>:
A listening skill
B speaking skill
C reading skill
D writing skill

<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>:
Egypt: Bridging the Gap between School English and Real English
Teaching English in Egypt in general and in my town Damietta in particular, is mainly directed towards helping students to pass their final exams. Unfortunately, most teachers do not adopt a long -term approach that guarantees that their students will be able to use English outside the classroom. So students only concentrate on one skill which is writing. Thus their listening and speaking skills are disabled. What is important to them is to pass the exam which is primarily based on writing .Teachers are not only concentrated with providing their students with questions that are similar to those of the final exam, particularly General Secondary Education Certificate (GSEC) Examination, so students spend most of their time answering typical exam questions.
Most students' scores are high; a lot of students get full marks. However, few students are able to communicate in English because their role plays. As a result, a lot of students complain that they are unable to understand and talk fluently with native speakers of English.
To enable students to communicate freely and spontaneously  in English, I bring features of real communication into language practice, I always ask students about their own experiences, and suggest groups of students practice what they have learned outside the classroom. This helps lower-achieving students absorb language. Furthermore, role play is a very effective way to improve speaking skills particularly if it is connected to the experience of the students.

<question>:
The teachers question their students based on -------

<options>:
A what they learn in the class
B What their parents expect
C The questions that are similar to those of GSEC
D The ability that will be used outside the classroom

<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>:
Egypt: Bridging the Gap between School English and Real English
Teaching English in Egypt in general and in my town Damietta in particular, is mainly directed towards helping students to pass their final exams. Unfortunately, most teachers do not adopt a long -term approach that guarantees that their students will be able to use English outside the classroom. So students only concentrate on one skill which is writing. Thus their listening and speaking skills are disabled. What is important to them is to pass the exam which is primarily based on writing .Teachers are not only concentrated with providing their students with questions that are similar to those of the final exam, particularly General Secondary Education Certificate (GSEC) Examination, so students spend most of their time answering typical exam questions.
Most students' scores are high; a lot of students get full marks. However, few students are able to communicate in English because their role plays. As a result, a lot of students complain that they are unable to understand and talk fluently with native speakers of English.
To enable students to communicate freely and spontaneously  in English, I bring features of real communication into language practice, I always ask students about their own experiences, and suggest groups of students practice what they have learned outside the classroom. This helps lower-achieving students absorb language. Furthermore, role play is a very effective way to improve speaking skills particularly if it is connected to the experience of the students.

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

<options>:
A Most of the students can't get high marks but can communicate with the native speakers of English.
B Communicating skill is more important than writing skill.
C Role play connected to the speaker's experience is more effective
in improving his skill.
D The lower--achieving students can do better in speaking skill than the upper achieving students.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
Egypt: Bridging the Gap between School English and Real English
Teaching English in Egypt in general and in my town Damietta in particular, is mainly directed towards helping students to pass their final exams. Unfortunately, most teachers do not adopt a long -term approach that guarantees that their students will be able to use English outside the classroom. So students only concentrate on one skill which is writing. Thus their listening and speaking skills are disabled. What is important to them is to pass the exam which is primarily based on writing .Teachers are not only concentrated with providing their students with questions that are similar to those of the final exam, particularly General Secondary Education Certificate (GSEC) Examination, so students spend most of their time answering typical exam questions.
Most students' scores are high; a lot of students get full marks. However, few students are able to communicate in English because their role plays. As a result, a lot of students complain that they are unable to understand and talk fluently with native speakers of English.
To enable students to communicate freely and spontaneously  in English, I bring features of real communication into language practice, I always ask students about their own experiences, and suggest groups of students practice what they have learned outside the classroom. This helps lower-achieving students absorb language. Furthermore, role play is a very effective way to improve speaking skills particularly if it is connected to the experience of the students.

<question>:
Who will responsible for the gap between school English and real English?

<options>:
A Their parents
B The students
C The school
D The education sys tem

<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>:
Summer in Europe is very nice for us to visit one of our favourite cities for a break. Below we have put together a short list of our favourite summer break locations  that offer a great balance of culture, sunshine and fun.
Berlin, the second most populous city in the European Union, gets the third place on our list. It has three famous airports: Tegel International Airport, Tempelhof International Airport, and Schonefeld International Airport.
The capital of Germany is on this list not only because it is a fantastic place to go on holiday but also since it teaches a very important lesson to humanity(,). The Berlin Wall, the better part of which still remains well kept for educational and amusement  aims, reminds us of the extra costs paid by everyone. Today, the undamaged part of the Wall, known as the East Side Gallery, shows striking murals ;if you are interested in this chapter  of the city's history, there is also a Berlin Wall Memorial you would want to visit. The Potsdamer Platz, divided into two by the Wall, is a newly developed area that is famous for a large shopping center and movie theatre complexes , and adds a bit of modern colour to Berlin's historical value.
Much like the other places that made the list, Berlin is also a city of art. The city has over one hundred and fifty museums in all, and a few of the ones providing an extraordinary experience include the Art Center Berlin Friedrichstrabe, the Museum of Indian Art, and the Museum of East Asian Art. Appreciating Berlin's art is much like taking a university course in itself and it can only be truly appreciated in several trips.

<question>:
Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned in this passage?

<options>:
A Berlin is a city with a large population in Europe.
B Berlin has many parks and bridges.
C Berlin is a city with many museums.
D Berlin is the capital city of Germany.

<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>:
Summer in Europe is very nice for us to visit one of our favourite cities for a break. Below we have put together a short list of our favourite summer break locations  that offer a great balance of culture, sunshine and fun.
Berlin, the second most populous city in the European Union, gets the third place on our list. It has three famous airports: Tegel International Airport, Tempelhof International Airport, and Schonefeld International Airport.
The capital of Germany is on this list not only because it is a fantastic place to go on holiday but also since it teaches a very important lesson to humanity(,). The Berlin Wall, the better part of which still remains well kept for educational and amusement  aims, reminds us of the extra costs paid by everyone. Today, the undamaged part of the Wall, known as the East Side Gallery, shows striking murals ;if you are interested in this chapter  of the city's history, there is also a Berlin Wall Memorial you would want to visit. The Potsdamer Platz, divided into two by the Wall, is a newly developed area that is famous for a large shopping center and movie theatre complexes , and adds a bit of modern colour to Berlin's historical value.
Much like the other places that made the list, Berlin is also a city of art. The city has over one hundred and fifty museums in all, and a few of the ones providing an extraordinary experience include the Art Center Berlin Friedrichstrabe, the Museum of Indian Art, and the Museum of East Asian Art. Appreciating Berlin's art is much like taking a university course in itself and it can only be truly appreciated in several trips.

<question>:
From the passage, visitors can enjoy  _  .

<options>:
A beautiful sights
B striking murals
C art museums
D all the above

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
Summer in Europe is very nice for us to visit one of our favourite cities for a break. Below we have put together a short list of our favourite summer break locations  that offer a great balance of culture, sunshine and fun.
Berlin, the second most populous city in the European Union, gets the third place on our list. It has three famous airports: Tegel International Airport, Tempelhof International Airport, and Schonefeld International Airport.
The capital of Germany is on this list not only because it is a fantastic place to go on holiday but also since it teaches a very important lesson to humanity(,). The Berlin Wall, the better part of which still remains well kept for educational and amusement  aims, reminds us of the extra costs paid by everyone. Today, the undamaged part of the Wall, known as the East Side Gallery, shows striking murals ;if you are interested in this chapter  of the city's history, there is also a Berlin Wall Memorial you would want to visit. The Potsdamer Platz, divided into two by the Wall, is a newly developed area that is famous for a large shopping center and movie theatre complexes , and adds a bit of modern colour to Berlin's historical value.
Much like the other places that made the list, Berlin is also a city of art. The city has over one hundred and fifty museums in all, and a few of the ones providing an extraordinary experience include the Art Center Berlin Friedrichstrabe, the Museum of Indian Art, and the Museum of East Asian Art. Appreciating Berlin's art is much like taking a university course in itself and it can only be truly appreciated in several trips.

<question>:
If Peter is interested in German history, he should visit  _  .

<options>:
A the Art Center Berlin Friedrichstrabe
B the Museum of Indian Art
C the Berlin Wall Memorial
D movie theatre complexes

<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>:
Have you ever wondered how a popular food or dessert was first created? Read on and find out about several of them.
Chewing gum--Although ancient Greeks,Mayans,and early American settlers chewed sap from trees, the first commercial chewing gum was made and sold by John B. Curtis in 1848. In 1850, Curtis began selling flavored gums.
Pizza--In Italy in the early 1700s, flat breads, called pizzas, were made without toppings.These tasty,filling breads were sold to the poor in Naples.When Maria Carolina, the queen of Naples, tasted one, she persuaded her husband, King Ferdinand IV, to allow this peasant dish to be made in the royal kitchen.Almost 200 years later,during her travels around the country, Italy's queen Margherita saw Italian peasants eating pizza breads.She had a taste and fell in love with pizza. She ordered the most famous pizza cook of the day, Raffaele Esposito, to create for her a pizza made of tomato, basil, and cheese to look like the color1s of the Italian flag. This remains the basis of the American version of the pizza.
The ice-cream-cone--In 1904, Italo Marchiony got a patent  to produce ice-cream cones. The same year at the ST. Louis World's Fair, a Syrian waffle  seller Ernest Hamwi heard that a nearby ice-cream seller had run out of dishes to serve his cream. Hamwi rolled some of his waffles into a cone  shape and offered them to his neighbor, who put ice-cream in the cones and sold them. This first fully eatable, portable  treat was a hit with customers immediately.
M&Ms--During the Spanish Civil War of the 1930s, Forrest Mars, Sr., saw soldiers eating pieces of chocolate covered with a hard sugary coating, which kept the chocolate from melting in the sun. Using this idea, Mars developed M&Ms in 1941. In 1954, Mars ntroduced M&Ms Peanut Chocolate Candies, along with the now famous slogan, "The milk chocolate melts in your mouth, not in your hand."

<question>:
Who helped to create the American version of Pizza?

<options>:
A John
B Maria Carolina and Ernest Hamwi.
C Raffaele Esposito and Margherita.
D Ernest Hamwi and Forrest Mars, Sr.

<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>:
Have you ever wondered how a popular food or dessert was first created? Read on and find out about several of them.
Chewing gum--Although ancient Greeks,Mayans,and early American settlers chewed sap from trees, the first commercial chewing gum was made and sold by John B. Curtis in 1848. In 1850, Curtis began selling flavored gums.
Pizza--In Italy in the early 1700s, flat breads, called pizzas, were made without toppings.These tasty,filling breads were sold to the poor in Naples.When Maria Carolina, the queen of Naples, tasted one, she persuaded her husband, King Ferdinand IV, to allow this peasant dish to be made in the royal kitchen.Almost 200 years later,during her travels around the country, Italy's queen Margherita saw Italian peasants eating pizza breads.She had a taste and fell in love with pizza. She ordered the most famous pizza cook of the day, Raffaele Esposito, to create for her a pizza made of tomato, basil, and cheese to look like the color1s of the Italian flag. This remains the basis of the American version of the pizza.
The ice-cream-cone--In 1904, Italo Marchiony got a patent  to produce ice-cream cones. The same year at the ST. Louis World's Fair, a Syrian waffle  seller Ernest Hamwi heard that a nearby ice-cream seller had run out of dishes to serve his cream. Hamwi rolled some of his waffles into a cone  shape and offered them to his neighbor, who put ice-cream in the cones and sold them. This first fully eatable, portable  treat was a hit with customers immediately.
M&Ms--During the Spanish Civil War of the 1930s, Forrest Mars, Sr., saw soldiers eating pieces of chocolate covered with a hard sugary coating, which kept the chocolate from melting in the sun. Using this idea, Mars developed M&Ms in 1941. In 1954, Mars ntroduced M&Ms Peanut Chocolate Candies, along with the now famous slogan, "The milk chocolate melts in your mouth, not in your hand."

<question>:
Why did the ice-cream become popular?

<options>:
A It was a cone--shape.
B It looked like the Italian flag.
C It was eatable and could be taken away.
D It was covered with a hard sugary coating.

<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>:
Have you ever wondered how a popular food or dessert was first created? Read on and find out about several of them.
Chewing gum--Although ancient Greeks,Mayans,and early American settlers chewed sap from trees, the first commercial chewing gum was made and sold by John B. Curtis in 1848. In 1850, Curtis began selling flavored gums.
Pizza--In Italy in the early 1700s, flat breads, called pizzas, were made without toppings.These tasty,filling breads were sold to the poor in Naples.When Maria Carolina, the queen of Naples, tasted one, she persuaded her husband, King Ferdinand IV, to allow this peasant dish to be made in the royal kitchen.Almost 200 years later,during her travels around the country, Italy's queen Margherita saw Italian peasants eating pizza breads.She had a taste and fell in love with pizza. She ordered the most famous pizza cook of the day, Raffaele Esposito, to create for her a pizza made of tomato, basil, and cheese to look like the color1s of the Italian flag. This remains the basis of the American version of the pizza.
The ice-cream-cone--In 1904, Italo Marchiony got a patent  to produce ice-cream cones. The same year at the ST. Louis World's Fair, a Syrian waffle  seller Ernest Hamwi heard that a nearby ice-cream seller had run out of dishes to serve his cream. Hamwi rolled some of his waffles into a cone  shape and offered them to his neighbor, who put ice-cream in the cones and sold them. This first fully eatable, portable  treat was a hit with customers immediately.
M&Ms--During the Spanish Civil War of the 1930s, Forrest Mars, Sr., saw soldiers eating pieces of chocolate covered with a hard sugary coating, which kept the chocolate from melting in the sun. Using this idea, Mars developed M&Ms in 1941. In 1954, Mars ntroduced M&Ms Peanut Chocolate Candies, along with the now famous slogan, "The milk chocolate melts in your mouth, not in your hand."

<question>:
What does the slogan of M&Ms mean?

<options>:
A The chocolate is not easy to melt in the sun.
B The chocolate can not be held in your hand.
C The chocolate is made by hand.
D The chocolate tastes delicious.

<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 Europe ,many people make friends between their countries through town twinning .Town or city twinning means two towns in different countries agree and decide to become "twins"with a sister relationship .
The people find pen friends in the twin town .They exchange newspapers and stamps .The school teachers discuss teaching methods with the teachers in the twin town .Officials visit the twin town for celebrations .Ordinary people travel to the twin town ,too,but not very often if it is far away .
Sometimes ,school even exchange their classes for two or three weeks !For example ,German middle school students study for a while at the school in their twin town in Britain ,staying with British families .A few months later ,their British friends come to study in Germany .
Many British towns are so pleased with the results of the twinning that they set out to find more than one twin town !
Tonbridge ,a small town in Kent ,for example ,has twin towns in both Germany and France .Richmond near London has relationships with Germany ,France and even a town in a Balkan country .
Town twinning can help make friends .It helps students improve their language skills ,and also helps people to understand the differences between nations .

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

<options>:
A Town Twinning
B Friendly Town
C Exchanging Teachers and Students
D Peace and Understanding

<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 Europe ,many people make friends between their countries through town twinning .Town or city twinning means two towns in different countries agree and decide to become "twins"with a sister relationship .
The people find pen friends in the twin town .They exchange newspapers and stamps .The school teachers discuss teaching methods with the teachers in the twin town .Officials visit the twin town for celebrations .Ordinary people travel to the twin town ,too,but not very often if it is far away .
Sometimes ,school even exchange their classes for two or three weeks !For example ,German middle school students study for a while at the school in their twin town in Britain ,staying with British families .A few months later ,their British friends come to study in Germany .
Many British towns are so pleased with the results of the twinning that they set out to find more than one twin town !
Tonbridge ,a small town in Kent ,for example ,has twin towns in both Germany and France .Richmond near London has relationships with Germany ,France and even a town in a Balkan country .
Town twinning can help make friends .It helps students improve their language skills ,and also helps people to understand the differences between nations .

<question>:
Which of the following is Not mentioned in the passage ?

<options>:
A Twin towns exchange newspapers and stamps .
B Twin towns exchange business skills .
C Schools in twin towns exchange classes for a period of time .
D Ordinary people travel to the twin towns .

<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 Europe ,many people make friends between their countries through town twinning .Town or city twinning means two towns in different countries agree and decide to become "twins"with a sister relationship .
The people find pen friends in the twin town .They exchange newspapers and stamps .The school teachers discuss teaching methods with the teachers in the twin town .Officials visit the twin town for celebrations .Ordinary people travel to the twin town ,too,but not very often if it is far away .
Sometimes ,school even exchange their classes for two or three weeks !For example ,German middle school students study for a while at the school in their twin town in Britain ,staying with British families .A few months later ,their British friends come to study in Germany .
Many British towns are so pleased with the results of the twinning that they set out to find more than one twin town !
Tonbridge ,a small town in Kent ,for example ,has twin towns in both Germany and France .Richmond near London has relationships with Germany ,France and even a town in a Balkan country .
Town twinning can help make friends .It helps students improve their language skills ,and also helps people to understand the differences between nations .

<question>:
Twin towns develop   _  .

<options>:
A between European countries and China
B in the English-speaking countries only
C in the same country
D between different countries

<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 Europe ,many people make friends between their countries through town twinning .Town or city twinning means two towns in different countries agree and decide to become "twins"with a sister relationship .
The people find pen friends in the twin town .They exchange newspapers and stamps .The school teachers discuss teaching methods with the teachers in the twin town .Officials visit the twin town for celebrations .Ordinary people travel to the twin town ,too,but not very often if it is far away .
Sometimes ,school even exchange their classes for two or three weeks !For example ,German middle school students study for a while at the school in their twin town in Britain ,staying with British families .A few months later ,their British friends come to study in Germany .
Many British towns are so pleased with the results of the twinning that they set out to find more than one twin town !
Tonbridge ,a small town in Kent ,for example ,has twin towns in both Germany and France .Richmond near London has relationships with Germany ,France and even a town in a Balkan country .
Town twinning can help make friends .It helps students improve their language skills ,and also helps people to understand the differences between nations .

<question>:
How many countries are mentioned in this passage ?

<options>:
A 7
B 6
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>:
A shopping center is a place where many different shops and stores are collected under one roof. You can buy everything there and there are also banks, restaurants and, sometimes, a post office.
There are other places in the United States which are called five-and -ten-cent stores because they used to sell things for 5 to 10 cents. Today they sell almost anything and some of the things cost several dollars. Supermarkets are found in all the cities. They sell food and many other goods. You walk around the supermarket, choose the things you want, put them into a special basket prepared by the store and pay for them all together at the door. Supermarkets often stay open later than other stores.
Stores are usually open every day of the week except on Sunday. Some close on Saturdays in July and August.

<question>:
The shops and stores in a shopping center are  _  .

<options>:
A in the same building
B on the top of a big roof
C close to your house
D near banks and restaurants

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
A shopping center is a place where many different shops and stores are collected under one roof. You can buy everything there and there are also banks, restaurants and, sometimes, a post office.
There are other places in the United States which are called five-and -ten-cent stores because they used to sell things for 5 to 10 cents. Today they sell almost anything and some of the things cost several dollars. Supermarkets are found in all the cities. They sell food and many other goods. You walk around the supermarket, choose the things you want, put them into a special basket prepared by the store and pay for them all together at the door. Supermarkets often stay open later than other stores.
Stores are usually open every day of the week except on Sunday. Some close on Saturdays in July and August.

<question>:
A five-and-ten-cent store usually sells  _  .

<options>:
A expensive things
B small and cheap things
C things worth many dollars
D everything you need in the house

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
A shopping center is a place where many different shops and stores are collected under one roof. You can buy everything there and there are also banks, restaurants and, sometimes, a post office.
There are other places in the United States which are called five-and -ten-cent stores because they used to sell things for 5 to 10 cents. Today they sell almost anything and some of the things cost several dollars. Supermarkets are found in all the cities. They sell food and many other goods. You walk around the supermarket, choose the things you want, put them into a special basket prepared by the store and pay for them all together at the door. Supermarkets often stay open later than other stores.
Stores are usually open every day of the week except on Sunday. Some close on Saturdays in July and August.

<question>:
_  have baskets ready for people to carry the things they are going to buy.

<options>:
A Shopping centers
B Fine stores in America
C Five-and-ten-cent stores
D Supermarkets

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
A shopping center is a place where many different shops and stores are collected under one roof. You can buy everything there and there are also banks, restaurants and, sometimes, a post office.
There are other places in the United States which are called five-and -ten-cent stores because they used to sell things for 5 to 10 cents. Today they sell almost anything and some of the things cost several dollars. Supermarkets are found in all the cities. They sell food and many other goods. You walk around the supermarket, choose the things you want, put them into a special basket prepared by the store and pay for them all together at the door. Supermarkets often stay open later than other stores.
Stores are usually open every day of the week except on Sunday. Some close on Saturdays in July and August.

<question>:
Which of the following can be the topic of the article?

<options>:
A What a shopping Center is?
B Why people like supermarkets?
C Three types of places for shopping.
D Old and new stores.

<answer>: