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 had a troubling problem that has left you wondering where to turn for help?
              Eve Hobsbawm is a life adviser. She offers advice to people struggling with all kinds of problems, from relationship difficulties to what to cook for dinner.
              She does this through a website inviting people to email her with their problems. There ' s nothing unusual about that, except for the fact that Eve is only eight years old.
This junior trouble-shooter, who also goes by the name 'Miss Eve Mouse' , lives in London with her parents. Not only is Miss Mouse willing to lend an ear to her clients, she will also offer them a helping hand, for a fee of course. She charges between 10p for advice on little, everyday worries and 1PS for more complicated problems. Her areas of expert knowledge, if not of experience, are problems about love, life and work-life balance.
              A problem shared is a problem halved, but Eve can' t always help. A note on the site states that she can't answer questions like "Does space ever end?" and she won't solve schoolwork-related problems, especially not maths.
              She explained to the Guardian newspaper that she was inspired to set up the company by her father who runs a tech start-up. Eve said, "As soon as I saw his business and understood the kinds of things businesses do, I thought that' s what I' m going to do."
              But since setting up her company in December she has been so overwhelmed( ) with messages that she has had to take a step back." There has been a lot of sudden interest in my site, which is nice," she says, " but I need to do my homework too, so I won' t be solving any more problems for a bit."ks5u

<question>:
Where is the passage most likely to have been taken from?

<options>:
A A book review.
B A speech.
C An advertisement.
D A news report.

<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>:
Here is the tour that's voted "3rdbest tour in London" on the Best Things to Do--TripAdvisor! Hairy Goat is the best and most original tour company in London.
Do you like walking around a city and discovering something that makes a great photo? London is full of interesting photo chances and maybe you need someone to lead you to them. The tour is perfect for team events,
families, groups of friends and school or college classes.
Bring: A fully charged camera and plenty of memory cards or film, a drink and wear comfortable walking shoes. Dress for three hours' walking outside.
Price: PS45 per adult (18yrs and over), PS40 per child (12-15yrs) and full-time students (student ID required). Some tours to be booked and paid in advance. Please call or email for details. Please follow the links on the website or call Corinna at +44(0)7540832771.
Meet: Meet in front of the Royal Exchange Building at Bank Underground Station. Take Exit 3 or 4 from the underground station.
When: See the website for scheduled dates.
Duration: Three hours, at a comfortable walking pace.
Finish: By an underground station within the city. Location varies daily.

<question>:
A family of four, including a son of 19 and a daughter of 13, should pay   _  .

<options>:
A PS180
B PS175
C PS170
D PS160

<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>:
Here is the tour that's voted "3rdbest tour in London" on the Best Things to Do--TripAdvisor! Hairy Goat is the best and most original tour company in London.
Do you like walking around a city and discovering something that makes a great photo? London is full of interesting photo chances and maybe you need someone to lead you to them. The tour is perfect for team events,
families, groups of friends and school or college classes.
Bring: A fully charged camera and plenty of memory cards or film, a drink and wear comfortable walking shoes. Dress for three hours' walking outside.
Price: PS45 per adult (18yrs and over), PS40 per child (12-15yrs) and full-time students (student ID required). Some tours to be booked and paid in advance. Please call or email for details. Please follow the links on the website or call Corinna at +44(0)7540832771.
Meet: Meet in front of the Royal Exchange Building at Bank Underground Station. Take Exit 3 or 4 from the underground station.
When: See the website for scheduled dates.
Duration: Three hours, at a comfortable walking pace.
Finish: By an underground station within the city. Location varies daily.

<question>:
According to the passage, the tour   _  .

<options>:
A is intended for individuals only
B takes three hours on a sightseeing vehicle
C has been voted the best tour in London three times
D offers chances to take great photos

<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>:
Here is the tour that's voted "3rdbest tour in London" on the Best Things to Do--TripAdvisor! Hairy Goat is the best and most original tour company in London.
Do you like walking around a city and discovering something that makes a great photo? London is full of interesting photo chances and maybe you need someone to lead you to them. The tour is perfect for team events,
families, groups of friends and school or college classes.
Bring: A fully charged camera and plenty of memory cards or film, a drink and wear comfortable walking shoes. Dress for three hours' walking outside.
Price: PS45 per adult (18yrs and over), PS40 per child (12-15yrs) and full-time students (student ID required). Some tours to be booked and paid in advance. Please call or email for details. Please follow the links on the website or call Corinna at +44(0)7540832771.
Meet: Meet in front of the Royal Exchange Building at Bank Underground Station. Take Exit 3 or 4 from the underground station.
When: See the website for scheduled dates.
Duration: Three hours, at a comfortable walking pace.
Finish: By an underground station within the city. Location varies daily.

<question>:
According to the passage, which statement is NOT true?

<options>:
A Hairy Goat organizes the tour.
B All the tours are not to be booked in advance.
C People can go through the website to find the date.
D The tour finishes at the same location every day.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
Here is the tour that's voted "3rdbest tour in London" on the Best Things to Do--TripAdvisor! Hairy Goat is the best and most original tour company in London.
Do you like walking around a city and discovering something that makes a great photo? London is full of interesting photo chances and maybe you need someone to lead you to them. The tour is perfect for team events,
families, groups of friends and school or college classes.
Bring: A fully charged camera and plenty of memory cards or film, a drink and wear comfortable walking shoes. Dress for three hours' walking outside.
Price: PS45 per adult (18yrs and over), PS40 per child (12-15yrs) and full-time students (student ID required). Some tours to be booked and paid in advance. Please call or email for details. Please follow the links on the website or call Corinna at +44(0)7540832771.
Meet: Meet in front of the Royal Exchange Building at Bank Underground Station. Take Exit 3 or 4 from the underground station.
When: See the website for scheduled dates.
Duration: Three hours, at a comfortable walking pace.
Finish: By an underground station within the city. Location varies daily.

<question>:
The passage is written mainly to   _  .

<options>:
A introduce the best thing to do in London
B show more information about London
C attract people to take the tour in London
D encourage people to walk instead of driving

<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>:
It's midnight already, but the lights in Shi Guang's dormitory are still on. He and three other students are sitting back to back. They're all wearing earphones and staring at a computer screen, talking to each other only in words like "charge" or "retreat". Chen Jiasheng, 22, a senior majoring in electrical engineering and automation at Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics, is a gaming team leader. " Online gaming is not just about gaming, it's a community in which we communicate with each other using our avatars ," said Chen. For university students like Chen, online gaming has become more than a fashion - it's part of life and a way of socializing.
A 2012 research report on online gamers in China released by 17173.com, the country's leading game information portal, supports this concept. According to the report, university students aged between 19 and 25 make up 58 percent of online gamers, and the proportion is rising every year. "Many of my friends spend more time hanging out in online gaming worlds than in reality," said Wang Jiaming, 21, a junior law major at China University of Political Sciences and Law. "Personally I feel more powerful in virtual worlds than in real life. I'm more confident."
According to Zhang Quan, 20, a student in the second year economics major at Renmin University of China, one of the distinguishing features of online games compared with offline games is the gaming experience. Offline games test a gamer's skill at using a keyboard to beat _ . "Online games are technically more accessible as you don't have to master these skills," said Zhang.
But most online games are based on avatars controlled by another human - they are unavoidably more tricky and unpredictable by a computer. "On the surface we are playing games, but actually it's real people we are dealing with," added Zhang. "The only difference is that in these games we communicate with each other in different settings, like wars, magic battles and fantasy worlds."
By engaging in this interactive gaming experience, gamers become team players and promote their social skills. Chen has even made friends by playing in a team with strangers online. "We coordinated our movements and cooperated with each other to win a battle in the cyberspace. The game was virtual but the brotherhood was real. Most of us are good friends in real life," said Chen.

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

<options>:
A Online gaming is the only world where the young communicate with each other by using their avatars.
B Online gaming is important to those aged between 19 and 25.
C Online gaming has a bad effect on health as university students usually stay up playing.
D An increasing number of university students play online games.

<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>:
It's midnight already, but the lights in Shi Guang's dormitory are still on. He and three other students are sitting back to back. They're all wearing earphones and staring at a computer screen, talking to each other only in words like "charge" or "retreat". Chen Jiasheng, 22, a senior majoring in electrical engineering and automation at Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics, is a gaming team leader. " Online gaming is not just about gaming, it's a community in which we communicate with each other using our avatars ," said Chen. For university students like Chen, online gaming has become more than a fashion - it's part of life and a way of socializing.
A 2012 research report on online gamers in China released by 17173.com, the country's leading game information portal, supports this concept. According to the report, university students aged between 19 and 25 make up 58 percent of online gamers, and the proportion is rising every year. "Many of my friends spend more time hanging out in online gaming worlds than in reality," said Wang Jiaming, 21, a junior law major at China University of Political Sciences and Law. "Personally I feel more powerful in virtual worlds than in real life. I'm more confident."
According to Zhang Quan, 20, a student in the second year economics major at Renmin University of China, one of the distinguishing features of online games compared with offline games is the gaming experience. Offline games test a gamer's skill at using a keyboard to beat _ . "Online games are technically more accessible as you don't have to master these skills," said Zhang.
But most online games are based on avatars controlled by another human - they are unavoidably more tricky and unpredictable by a computer. "On the surface we are playing games, but actually it's real people we are dealing with," added Zhang. "The only difference is that in these games we communicate with each other in different settings, like wars, magic battles and fantasy worlds."
By engaging in this interactive gaming experience, gamers become team players and promote their social skills. Chen has even made friends by playing in a team with strangers online. "We coordinated our movements and cooperated with each other to win a battle in the cyberspace. The game was virtual but the brotherhood was real. Most of us are good friends in real life," said Chen.

<question>:
The passage is mostly about   _  .

<options>:
A some interviews to young people about online gaming.
B positive effects from online gaming on university students.
C learning how to co-work with their mates for online gamers
D the differences between online games and offline ones.

<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>:
It's midnight already, but the lights in Shi Guang's dormitory are still on. He and three other students are sitting back to back. They're all wearing earphones and staring at a computer screen, talking to each other only in words like "charge" or "retreat". Chen Jiasheng, 22, a senior majoring in electrical engineering and automation at Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics, is a gaming team leader. " Online gaming is not just about gaming, it's a community in which we communicate with each other using our avatars ," said Chen. For university students like Chen, online gaming has become more than a fashion - it's part of life and a way of socializing.
A 2012 research report on online gamers in China released by 17173.com, the country's leading game information portal, supports this concept. According to the report, university students aged between 19 and 25 make up 58 percent of online gamers, and the proportion is rising every year. "Many of my friends spend more time hanging out in online gaming worlds than in reality," said Wang Jiaming, 21, a junior law major at China University of Political Sciences and Law. "Personally I feel more powerful in virtual worlds than in real life. I'm more confident."
According to Zhang Quan, 20, a student in the second year economics major at Renmin University of China, one of the distinguishing features of online games compared with offline games is the gaming experience. Offline games test a gamer's skill at using a keyboard to beat _ . "Online games are technically more accessible as you don't have to master these skills," said Zhang.
But most online games are based on avatars controlled by another human - they are unavoidably more tricky and unpredictable by a computer. "On the surface we are playing games, but actually it's real people we are dealing with," added Zhang. "The only difference is that in these games we communicate with each other in different settings, like wars, magic battles and fantasy worlds."
By engaging in this interactive gaming experience, gamers become team players and promote their social skills. Chen has even made friends by playing in a team with strangers online. "We coordinated our movements and cooperated with each other to win a battle in the cyberspace. The game was virtual but the brotherhood was real. Most of us are good friends in real life," said Chen.

<question>:
Which can be the best title of this passage?

<options>:
A Online gaming
B Beyond a virtual reality
C Virtual cooperation
D Real interaction

<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>:
My doorbell rings. On the step, I find the elderly Chinese lady, small and slight, holding the hand of a little boy. In her other hand, she holds a paper carrier bag.
I know this lady. It is not her first visit. She is the boy's grandmother, and her daughter bought the house next door last October.
Her daughter, Nicole, speaks fluent English. But she is now in Shanghai, and her parents are here with the little boy. Nicole has obviously told her mother that I am having heart surgery soon, so her mother has decided I need more nutrients.
I know what is inside the bag--a thermos with hot soup and a stainless-steel container with rice, vegetables and either chicken, meat or shrimp, sometimes with a kind of pancake. This has become an almost-daily practice.
Communication between us is somewhat affected by the fact that she doesn't speak English and all I can say in Chinese is hello. Once, she brought an iPad as well as the food. She pointed to the screen, which displayed a message from her daughter telling me that her mother wanted to know if the food was all right and whether it was too salty. I am not used to iPads, so she indicated I should go with her to her house. Then, she handed the iPad to her husband and almost immediately I found myself looking at Nicole in Shanghai and discussing her mother's cooking and salt intake. Instantly, tears welled in my eyes.
"Your mother just can't be bringing me meals like this all the time," I insisted. "I can hardly do dishes in return."
"Oh, no, Lucy." Nicole said. "Mum doesn't like western food. Don't worry about it; she has to cook for the three of them anyway, and she wants to do it."
The doorbell keeps ringing and there is the familiar brown paper carrier bag, handed smilingly to me.
I am now working on some more Chinese words--it's the least I can do after such display of kindness.
"Thank you" is, of course, the first one. Somehow, it seems inadequate.

<question>:
The elderly Chinese lady visits Lucy regularly because   _  .

<options>:
A Lucy pays her to deliver food
B Lucy likes cooking Chinese food
C she cares about Lucy's state of health
D she wants to make friends with Lucy

<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>:
My doorbell rings. On the step, I find the elderly Chinese lady, small and slight, holding the hand of a little boy. In her other hand, she holds a paper carrier bag.
I know this lady. It is not her first visit. She is the boy's grandmother, and her daughter bought the house next door last October.
Her daughter, Nicole, speaks fluent English. But she is now in Shanghai, and her parents are here with the little boy. Nicole has obviously told her mother that I am having heart surgery soon, so her mother has decided I need more nutrients.
I know what is inside the bag--a thermos with hot soup and a stainless-steel container with rice, vegetables and either chicken, meat or shrimp, sometimes with a kind of pancake. This has become an almost-daily practice.
Communication between us is somewhat affected by the fact that she doesn't speak English and all I can say in Chinese is hello. Once, she brought an iPad as well as the food. She pointed to the screen, which displayed a message from her daughter telling me that her mother wanted to know if the food was all right and whether it was too salty. I am not used to iPads, so she indicated I should go with her to her house. Then, she handed the iPad to her husband and almost immediately I found myself looking at Nicole in Shanghai and discussing her mother's cooking and salt intake. Instantly, tears welled in my eyes.
"Your mother just can't be bringing me meals like this all the time," I insisted. "I can hardly do dishes in return."
"Oh, no, Lucy." Nicole said. "Mum doesn't like western food. Don't worry about it; she has to cook for the three of them anyway, and she wants to do it."
The doorbell keeps ringing and there is the familiar brown paper carrier bag, handed smilingly to me.
I am now working on some more Chinese words--it's the least I can do after such display of kindness.
"Thank you" is, of course, the first one. Somehow, it seems inadequate.

<question>:
Nicole's mum took an iPad to Lucy's home for   _  .

<options>:
A displaying
B communicating
C cooking
D chatting

<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>:
My doorbell rings. On the step, I find the elderly Chinese lady, small and slight, holding the hand of a little boy. In her other hand, she holds a paper carrier bag.
I know this lady. It is not her first visit. She is the boy's grandmother, and her daughter bought the house next door last October.
Her daughter, Nicole, speaks fluent English. But she is now in Shanghai, and her parents are here with the little boy. Nicole has obviously told her mother that I am having heart surgery soon, so her mother has decided I need more nutrients.
I know what is inside the bag--a thermos with hot soup and a stainless-steel container with rice, vegetables and either chicken, meat or shrimp, sometimes with a kind of pancake. This has become an almost-daily practice.
Communication between us is somewhat affected by the fact that she doesn't speak English and all I can say in Chinese is hello. Once, she brought an iPad as well as the food. She pointed to the screen, which displayed a message from her daughter telling me that her mother wanted to know if the food was all right and whether it was too salty. I am not used to iPads, so she indicated I should go with her to her house. Then, she handed the iPad to her husband and almost immediately I found myself looking at Nicole in Shanghai and discussing her mother's cooking and salt intake. Instantly, tears welled in my eyes.
"Your mother just can't be bringing me meals like this all the time," I insisted. "I can hardly do dishes in return."
"Oh, no, Lucy." Nicole said. "Mum doesn't like western food. Don't worry about it; she has to cook for the three of them anyway, and she wants to do it."
The doorbell keeps ringing and there is the familiar brown paper carrier bag, handed smilingly to me.
I am now working on some more Chinese words--it's the least I can do after such display of kindness.
"Thank you" is, of course, the first one. Somehow, it seems inadequate.

<question>:
In this passage Lucy mainly expresses her   _  .

<options>:
A preference for the Chinese food
B gratitude to the Chinese family
C love of the advanced technology
D affection for the Chinese language

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
Changsha,
Hunan Province
May 6, 2010
Dear editor,
Under China's current   educational system, there are those who do nothing but study. They of course are thought to be model students.
But I feel that there is another type of student who, perhaps not as diligent   as the first type, uses his time more efficiently and achieves a lot academically.
Last year, a classmate of mine was accepted by a top university. It surprised all of us. It was because, unlike most of us, he didn't spend too much of his time studying.
When I asked him the secret of his success, he said that the key was properly and scientifically arranging his time.
" I spent a lot of time keeping fit and as a result, I was able to better concentrate   on my class work."
The moral   of the story is: it isn't necessary to sit at your desk all day long to get high academic   grades.
Yours,
Zhang Zishu

<question>:
What does the letter-writer (a reader) think leads to the fact that many students do nothing but study?

<options>:
A The present educational system.
B People's old ideas.
C The teaching methods.
D The parents of these 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>:
Changsha,
Hunan Province
May 6, 2010
Dear editor,
Under China's current   educational system, there are those who do nothing but study. They of course are thought to be model students.
But I feel that there is another type of student who, perhaps not as diligent   as the first type, uses his time more efficiently and achieves a lot academically.
Last year, a classmate of mine was accepted by a top university. It surprised all of us. It was because, unlike most of us, he didn't spend too much of his time studying.
When I asked him the secret of his success, he said that the key was properly and scientifically arranging his time.
" I spent a lot of time keeping fit and as a result, I was able to better concentrate   on my class work."
The moral   of the story is: it isn't necessary to sit at your desk all day long to get high academic   grades.
Yours,
Zhang Zishu

<question>:
It seems that this reader thinks  _  .

<options>:
A the first type of student is our model
B the second type of students is our model
C both types of students are worth learning from
D neither of the two types of students are good

<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>:
Changsha,
Hunan Province
May 6, 2010
Dear editor,
Under China's current   educational system, there are those who do nothing but study. They of course are thought to be model students.
But I feel that there is another type of student who, perhaps not as diligent   as the first type, uses his time more efficiently and achieves a lot academically.
Last year, a classmate of mine was accepted by a top university. It surprised all of us. It was because, unlike most of us, he didn't spend too much of his time studying.
When I asked him the secret of his success, he said that the key was properly and scientifically arranging his time.
" I spent a lot of time keeping fit and as a result, I was able to better concentrate   on my class work."
The moral   of the story is: it isn't necessary to sit at your desk all day long to get high academic   grades.
Yours,
Zhang Zishu

<question>:
The reader wrote the letter in order to  _  .

<options>:
A call on us to work even harder
B cause people to think about how to study more efficiently
C advise people to do research into his classmate's success
D criticize   China's educational system

<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>:
Changsha,
Hunan Province
May 6, 2010
Dear editor,
Under China's current   educational system, there are those who do nothing but study. They of course are thought to be model students.
But I feel that there is another type of student who, perhaps not as diligent   as the first type, uses his time more efficiently and achieves a lot academically.
Last year, a classmate of mine was accepted by a top university. It surprised all of us. It was because, unlike most of us, he didn't spend too much of his time studying.
When I asked him the secret of his success, he said that the key was properly and scientifically arranging his time.
" I spent a lot of time keeping fit and as a result, I was able to better concentrate   on my class work."
The moral   of the story is: it isn't necessary to sit at your desk all day long to get high academic   grades.
Yours,
Zhang Zishu

<question>:
What would be the best to stand for   the letter-writer's opinion?

<options>:
A Secret of success.
B China's educational system needs changing.
C Work while you work and play while you play.
D Keep fit first.

<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>:
My brother, Michael, was born one month before his due date and he also had cerebral palsy . He was _ . He never lost his baby teeth, never grew taller than about 30 inches and never weighed more than 28 pounds. They did estimate, however, that he would not live to see his 12th birthday.
As a boy I learned to feed and clothe Mike. As a teenager, I babysat for my "big brother" and learned use the proper medicine to prevent the seizures  that caused him to tremble.
Many people said he would never walk or talk . He never did learn to walk, but he did learn to talk  --not even in complete sentences, but he had the basics down. If he was hungry, thirsty, happy or sad, we knew. He knew names too. I was Kagun, not Kevin. But that changed with a beard I grew during the summer before college. Family members said it was ugly. Mike heard it.
"Look who's at home. Who's that?" they'd say to Mike. "Ugly," he would respond with delight.
All of which--to me--was normal, for he was the only brother I knew. The only time I thought of the differences between us was when others pointed them out.
My circle of friends widened when I entered high school. One day Mom asked if my new friends would have a problem seeing Mike for the first time. "If they don't accept Mike, they don't accept me and they aren't welcome," I said.
And if I didn't think of him as different, I never thought about him dying either. On a warm fall night in 1998, Mike had a seizure. With this first seizure, Mike's life was beginning to fade.
On March 15, 1999, Mike died. Michael Patrick Harter--just 26 years old-- died in Mom's arms.
We never had those great talks other brothers have about women, work and parents. We never played catch or talked about our dreams. But Mike taught me compassion and strength. He taught me respect for those less fortunate than myself. And he taught me an appreciation of the beauty in the simplest things.
Physically and mentally, I was my brother's keeper. Spiritually, Mike was and is my keeper--a nearly silent guardian angel.

<question>:
How much longer did the writer's brother live than expected?

<options>:
A About 26
B About 12
C About   38
D About 14

<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>:
My brother, Michael, was born one month before his due date and he also had cerebral palsy . He was _ . He never lost his baby teeth, never grew taller than about 30 inches and never weighed more than 28 pounds. They did estimate, however, that he would not live to see his 12th birthday.
As a boy I learned to feed and clothe Mike. As a teenager, I babysat for my "big brother" and learned use the proper medicine to prevent the seizures  that caused him to tremble.
Many people said he would never walk or talk . He never did learn to walk, but he did learn to talk  --not even in complete sentences, but he had the basics down. If he was hungry, thirsty, happy or sad, we knew. He knew names too. I was Kagun, not Kevin. But that changed with a beard I grew during the summer before college. Family members said it was ugly. Mike heard it.
"Look who's at home. Who's that?" they'd say to Mike. "Ugly," he would respond with delight.
All of which--to me--was normal, for he was the only brother I knew. The only time I thought of the differences between us was when others pointed them out.
My circle of friends widened when I entered high school. One day Mom asked if my new friends would have a problem seeing Mike for the first time. "If they don't accept Mike, they don't accept me and they aren't welcome," I said.
And if I didn't think of him as different, I never thought about him dying either. On a warm fall night in 1998, Mike had a seizure. With this first seizure, Mike's life was beginning to fade.
On March 15, 1999, Mike died. Michael Patrick Harter--just 26 years old-- died in Mom's arms.
We never had those great talks other brothers have about women, work and parents. We never played catch or talked about our dreams. But Mike taught me compassion and strength. He taught me respect for those less fortunate than myself. And he taught me an appreciation of the beauty in the simplest things.
Physically and mentally, I was my brother's keeper. Spiritually, Mike was and is my keeper--a nearly silent guardian angel.

<question>:
Which of the following statements is supported by the passage?

<options>:
A It was a great shock to the writer that his disabled brother died in his mother's arms.
B He thought his brother would inspire him forever.
C His brother brought him great shame in his childhood.
D He thought that friendship wasn't that important.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
My brother, Michael, was born one month before his due date and he also had cerebral palsy . He was _ . He never lost his baby teeth, never grew taller than about 30 inches and never weighed more than 28 pounds. They did estimate, however, that he would not live to see his 12th birthday.
As a boy I learned to feed and clothe Mike. As a teenager, I babysat for my "big brother" and learned use the proper medicine to prevent the seizures  that caused him to tremble.
Many people said he would never walk or talk . He never did learn to walk, but he did learn to talk  --not even in complete sentences, but he had the basics down. If he was hungry, thirsty, happy or sad, we knew. He knew names too. I was Kagun, not Kevin. But that changed with a beard I grew during the summer before college. Family members said it was ugly. Mike heard it.
"Look who's at home. Who's that?" they'd say to Mike. "Ugly," he would respond with delight.
All of which--to me--was normal, for he was the only brother I knew. The only time I thought of the differences between us was when others pointed them out.
My circle of friends widened when I entered high school. One day Mom asked if my new friends would have a problem seeing Mike for the first time. "If they don't accept Mike, they don't accept me and they aren't welcome," I said.
And if I didn't think of him as different, I never thought about him dying either. On a warm fall night in 1998, Mike had a seizure. With this first seizure, Mike's life was beginning to fade.
On March 15, 1999, Mike died. Michael Patrick Harter--just 26 years old-- died in Mom's arms.
We never had those great talks other brothers have about women, work and parents. We never played catch or talked about our dreams. But Mike taught me compassion and strength. He taught me respect for those less fortunate than myself. And he taught me an appreciation of the beauty in the simplest things.
Physically and mentally, I was my brother's keeper. Spiritually, Mike was and is my keeper--a nearly silent guardian angel.

<question>:
The best title of this passage might be  _  .

<options>:
A My Disabled Brother
B A Peaceful Death of My Brother
C My Silent Keeper
D Love to My Brother

<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>:
Thunderbird Lodge in Canyon de Chelly
The Deal:A onenight stay at the historic lodge starts at $59 for a single room, $65 for a double room, and the lodge offers halfday tours of Canyon de Chelly($41 for adults and $32 for children under 12.)
Details:Hotel taxes are an additional 17.1 percent.
Time:Nov. 1,2006Mary. 31,2007
Contact:800/679-2473, _
CALIFORNIA
Zephyr Cove Resort at Lake Tahoe
The Deal:The Fall Getaway package includes a threenight stay in a lakeside cabin for two people, an Emerald Bay sightseeing for two, free breakfast and lunch. Rates are $299 per couple--saving of up to $400.
Time:Through Dec. 15,2006.
Detail:Hotel taxes are included.
Contact:800/23TAHOE, _
NEVADA
MonteLago Village at Lake Las Vegas
The Deal:A onenight stay at the Mediterraneanstyle MonteLago Village, 17 miles from Las Vegas, and coupon tickets for iceskating and skate rentals. Rates start at $65 per person.
Time: Nov. 17,2006Jan. 15, 2007
Details:Hotel taxes are an additional 12 percent.
Contact:866/3992753, _
YELLOWSTONE
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel
The Deal:A twonight stay, breakfast daily, fullday ski rental, unlimited iceskating and skates, and a book of Yellowstone photos. Rates start at $ 119 per person.
Time:Jan. 1Mar. 2,2007
Details:Hotel taxes are an additional 8 percent.
Contact:866/4397375, _

<question>:
A couple, with their 13yearold son, had a halfday tour of Canyon de Chelly without stay on Nov. 13,2006.They should pay  _  .

<options>:
A $114
B $189
C $177
D $123

<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>:
Thunderbird Lodge in Canyon de Chelly
The Deal:A onenight stay at the historic lodge starts at $59 for a single room, $65 for a double room, and the lodge offers halfday tours of Canyon de Chelly($41 for adults and $32 for children under 12.)
Details:Hotel taxes are an additional 17.1 percent.
Time:Nov. 1,2006Mary. 31,2007
Contact:800/679-2473, _
CALIFORNIA
Zephyr Cove Resort at Lake Tahoe
The Deal:The Fall Getaway package includes a threenight stay in a lakeside cabin for two people, an Emerald Bay sightseeing for two, free breakfast and lunch. Rates are $299 per couple--saving of up to $400.
Time:Through Dec. 15,2006.
Detail:Hotel taxes are included.
Contact:800/23TAHOE, _
NEVADA
MonteLago Village at Lake Las Vegas
The Deal:A onenight stay at the Mediterraneanstyle MonteLago Village, 17 miles from Las Vegas, and coupon tickets for iceskating and skate rentals. Rates start at $65 per person.
Time: Nov. 17,2006Jan. 15, 2007
Details:Hotel taxes are an additional 12 percent.
Contact:866/3992753, _
YELLOWSTONE
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel
The Deal:A twonight stay, breakfast daily, fullday ski rental, unlimited iceskating and skates, and a book of Yellowstone photos. Rates start at $ 119 per person.
Time:Jan. 1Mar. 2,2007
Details:Hotel taxes are an additional 8 percent.
Contact:866/4397375, _

<question>:
If a couple wants to have a cheap 3day trip, they had better contact  _  .

<options>:
A 800/6792473
B 866/3992753
C 800/23TAHOE
D 866/4397375

<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>:
Thunderbird Lodge in Canyon de Chelly
The Deal:A onenight stay at the historic lodge starts at $59 for a single room, $65 for a double room, and the lodge offers halfday tours of Canyon de Chelly($41 for adults and $32 for children under 12.)
Details:Hotel taxes are an additional 17.1 percent.
Time:Nov. 1,2006Mary. 31,2007
Contact:800/679-2473, _
CALIFORNIA
Zephyr Cove Resort at Lake Tahoe
The Deal:The Fall Getaway package includes a threenight stay in a lakeside cabin for two people, an Emerald Bay sightseeing for two, free breakfast and lunch. Rates are $299 per couple--saving of up to $400.
Time:Through Dec. 15,2006.
Detail:Hotel taxes are included.
Contact:800/23TAHOE, _
NEVADA
MonteLago Village at Lake Las Vegas
The Deal:A onenight stay at the Mediterraneanstyle MonteLago Village, 17 miles from Las Vegas, and coupon tickets for iceskating and skate rentals. Rates start at $65 per person.
Time: Nov. 17,2006Jan. 15, 2007
Details:Hotel taxes are an additional 12 percent.
Contact:866/3992753, _
YELLOWSTONE
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel
The Deal:A twonight stay, breakfast daily, fullday ski rental, unlimited iceskating and skates, and a book of Yellowstone photos. Rates start at $ 119 per person.
Time:Jan. 1Mar. 2,2007
Details:Hotel taxes are an additional 8 percent.
Contact:866/4397375, _

<question>:
If you are interested in iceskating, you may find more information in  _  .

<options>:
A _ & _
B _ & _
C _ & _
D _ & _

<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>:
Lots of people like a good fright at Halloween . Yet, the most frightening thing of all about the night is that twice as many children are killed while out and about on Halloween compared to any other day of the year, according to a study by Safe Kids Worldwide. It can also be a worrying time for others, especially elderly people living alone. But many people think it's just harmless fun.
But is it harmless fun?
Police forces across Britain are giving warnings about Halloween night. They are asking all those wishing to celebrate Halloween this year to respect those who don't want to join in.
Some forces, like West Mercia Police, have produced "Sorry, No Trick or Treat"posters which can be downloaded from their website, and put up in windows. They want people to send them to the old or anyone who may be frightened by ghosts  knocking on their doors.
A spokesman said: "Children should not call on houses where the posters are put up, neither should they call on strangers, as this can put young people at risk and also make some house owners anxious, especially those who are elderly or living alone."
The police want all trick or treaters to remember that disturbing other people or throwing objects at their homes or cars are all criminal offences . "What may start off as a bit of fun could end up with someone getting a criminal record," they warn. "Parents may want to consider having a Halloween party at home, instead."
Kent Police are warning young people never to go into the home of someone they don't know--and to remember not to frighten people.
Warwickshire Police are also warning that tricks may seem like harmless fun but can cause trouble to others. They say behaviour such as throwing eggs can quickly cross the line between being anti-social and causing criminal damage. This can result in fines of PS2,500 for small offences.

<question>:
The study made by Safe kids Worldwide has found that   _  .

<options>:
A kids are afraid of Halloween
B Halloween brings people no fun
C kids are involved in criminal offences
D Halloween night puts some kids at risk

<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>:
Lots of people like a good fright at Halloween . Yet, the most frightening thing of all about the night is that twice as many children are killed while out and about on Halloween compared to any other day of the year, according to a study by Safe Kids Worldwide. It can also be a worrying time for others, especially elderly people living alone. But many people think it's just harmless fun.
But is it harmless fun?
Police forces across Britain are giving warnings about Halloween night. They are asking all those wishing to celebrate Halloween this year to respect those who don't want to join in.
Some forces, like West Mercia Police, have produced "Sorry, No Trick or Treat"posters which can be downloaded from their website, and put up in windows. They want people to send them to the old or anyone who may be frightened by ghosts  knocking on their doors.
A spokesman said: "Children should not call on houses where the posters are put up, neither should they call on strangers, as this can put young people at risk and also make some house owners anxious, especially those who are elderly or living alone."
The police want all trick or treaters to remember that disturbing other people or throwing objects at their homes or cars are all criminal offences . "What may start off as a bit of fun could end up with someone getting a criminal record," they warn. "Parents may want to consider having a Halloween party at home, instead."
Kent Police are warning young people never to go into the home of someone they don't know--and to remember not to frighten people.
Warwickshire Police are also warning that tricks may seem like harmless fun but can cause trouble to others. They say behaviour such as throwing eggs can quickly cross the line between being anti-social and causing criminal damage. This can result in fines of PS2,500 for small offences.

<question>:
British police forces are making efforts to   _  .

<options>:
A put an end to trick or treat
B control anti-social behaviours
C punish those who frighten others
D make Halloween safe trouble-free

<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>:
Lots of people like a good fright at Halloween . Yet, the most frightening thing of all about the night is that twice as many children are killed while out and about on Halloween compared to any other day of the year, according to a study by Safe Kids Worldwide. It can also be a worrying time for others, especially elderly people living alone. But many people think it's just harmless fun.
But is it harmless fun?
Police forces across Britain are giving warnings about Halloween night. They are asking all those wishing to celebrate Halloween this year to respect those who don't want to join in.
Some forces, like West Mercia Police, have produced "Sorry, No Trick or Treat"posters which can be downloaded from their website, and put up in windows. They want people to send them to the old or anyone who may be frightened by ghosts  knocking on their doors.
A spokesman said: "Children should not call on houses where the posters are put up, neither should they call on strangers, as this can put young people at risk and also make some house owners anxious, especially those who are elderly or living alone."
The police want all trick or treaters to remember that disturbing other people or throwing objects at their homes or cars are all criminal offences . "What may start off as a bit of fun could end up with someone getting a criminal record," they warn. "Parents may want to consider having a Halloween party at home, instead."
Kent Police are warning young people never to go into the home of someone they don't know--and to remember not to frighten people.
Warwickshire Police are also warning that tricks may seem like harmless fun but can cause trouble to others. They say behaviour such as throwing eggs can quickly cross the line between being anti-social and causing criminal damage. This can result in fines of PS2,500 for small offences.

<question>:
"Sorry, No Trick or Treat " posters are designed to  _  .

<options>:
A ask people to respect the elderly.
B make some people free from harm
C warn little kids to behave themselves
D express disagreement with Halloween

<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>:
Michael Jackson is one of the world's best singers. Michael Jackson was born in the middle west of the city of Gary, Indiana, in 1958. He began singing with his four brothers. They called the group "The Jackson Five". The group became very popular after appearing on a television program. They started singing in 1965, and became popular soon. In 1970 the group made their first record with the name of "I Want You Back". It was very popular. One of their hit records was "Never Say Goodbye".
Michael was good at dancing as well as singing, such as his dance moves and moon walking. He was asked to act in a film in 1978 for the first time, and in the same year he made a record on his own, which sold eight million _ all over the world.
Michael nearly didn't go out because he was too famous. Once his fans went off in a faint  when they saw him at the concert. No one can do it by now. He lived in a large house and kept lots of animals. He never ate meat. He often raised money for Charity. This made him win the Guinness World Records in 2006. He died on June 25th, 2009, but he would live in our heart forever.

<question>:
How many people are there in Michael's group except him?

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

<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>:
Michael Jackson is one of the world's best singers. Michael Jackson was born in the middle west of the city of Gary, Indiana, in 1958. He began singing with his four brothers. They called the group "The Jackson Five". The group became very popular after appearing on a television program. They started singing in 1965, and became popular soon. In 1970 the group made their first record with the name of "I Want You Back". It was very popular. One of their hit records was "Never Say Goodbye".
Michael was good at dancing as well as singing, such as his dance moves and moon walking. He was asked to act in a film in 1978 for the first time, and in the same year he made a record on his own, which sold eight million _ all over the world.
Michael nearly didn't go out because he was too famous. Once his fans went off in a faint  when they saw him at the concert. No one can do it by now. He lived in a large house and kept lots of animals. He never ate meat. He often raised money for Charity. This made him win the Guinness World Records in 2006. He died on June 25th, 2009, but he would live in our heart forever.

<question>:
What's the name of their first record?

<options>:
A "Never Say Goodbye"
B "See You, See Me"
C "I Want You Back"
D "On the World"

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
Michael Jackson is one of the world's best singers. Michael Jackson was born in the middle west of the city of Gary, Indiana, in 1958. He began singing with his four brothers. They called the group "The Jackson Five". The group became very popular after appearing on a television program. They started singing in 1965, and became popular soon. In 1970 the group made their first record with the name of "I Want You Back". It was very popular. One of their hit records was "Never Say Goodbye".
Michael was good at dancing as well as singing, such as his dance moves and moon walking. He was asked to act in a film in 1978 for the first time, and in the same year he made a record on his own, which sold eight million _ all over the world.
Michael nearly didn't go out because he was too famous. Once his fans went off in a faint  when they saw him at the concert. No one can do it by now. He lived in a large house and kept lots of animals. He never ate meat. He often raised money for Charity. This made him win the Guinness World Records in 2006. He died on June 25th, 2009, but he would live in our heart forever.

<question>:
Michael was good at   _  according to the passage.

<options>:
A rock music
B street dance
C playing the piano
D moon walking

<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>:
Michael Jackson is one of the world's best singers. Michael Jackson was born in the middle west of the city of Gary, Indiana, in 1958. He began singing with his four brothers. They called the group "The Jackson Five". The group became very popular after appearing on a television program. They started singing in 1965, and became popular soon. In 1970 the group made their first record with the name of "I Want You Back". It was very popular. One of their hit records was "Never Say Goodbye".
Michael was good at dancing as well as singing, such as his dance moves and moon walking. He was asked to act in a film in 1978 for the first time, and in the same year he made a record on his own, which sold eight million _ all over the world.
Michael nearly didn't go out because he was too famous. Once his fans went off in a faint  when they saw him at the concert. No one can do it by now. He lived in a large house and kept lots of animals. He never ate meat. He often raised money for Charity. This made him win the Guinness World Records in 2006. He died on June 25th, 2009, but he would live in our heart forever.

<question>:
Why did Michael have to stay at home most of time?

<options>:
A Because he had no friends.
B Because he often felt lonely.
C Because he was too famous.
D Because his company asked him to do so.

<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>:
Located on Turkey's famous, 500 km Lycian Way arid only accessible by water,the 86,000 sqm Butterfly Valley is home to roughly 100 species of butterflies,including the orange,black and white Jersey Tiger.
The Turkish government named the valley a preservation area in 1987 to protect the butterflies and local plants-a distinction that lias protected the valley from the fate of its better-known neighbour,Oludeniz,a beach resort 5 km north.
Oludeniz remained actually unknown until travellers began camping there in the 1980s. Today,it's a particularly depressing example of paradise lost .The town is filled with neon lights and English-themed restaurants.The beach is crowded with drunken,sunburned tourists,and the clear skies are polluted with seemingly infinite paraglider from the surrounding green mountains.
In contrast,the Anatolia Tourism Development Cooperative bought Butterfly Valley from the villagers of Faralya in 1981 and opened it for tourism in 1984.Three years later,when the government deemed the valley a national preservation area,the Cooperative made the construction of permanent buildings illegal.
Today,they allow only tents and small houses,and they've focused on natural growth as opposed to commercial.Plants,like olives,pomegranates,lemons,oranges,grapes,walnuts,peaches,apricots,palm,oleander and laurel,all thrive here.
For eight months a year-between April and Novembera small and diverse group of hippies and backpackers come over to the valley,where days are marked by sunrise and sunset yoga practices and evenings by music sessions. Once mid-afternoon hits,after the few tour boats are gone for the day,Butterfly Valley belongs to those who are willing to spend the night under the stars,living wonderfully free of the more luxurious conveniences of Oludeniz.

<question>:
What can we learn about Butterfly Valley?

<options>:
A It's a preservation area with convenient transportation.
B It's located near Oludeniz,and better known for its natural beauty.
C It's a successful model of natural reserves to protect the butterflies.
D It's a fully-developed destination for sightseeing in Turkey*

<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>:
Located on Turkey's famous, 500 km Lycian Way arid only accessible by water,the 86,000 sqm Butterfly Valley is home to roughly 100 species of butterflies,including the orange,black and white Jersey Tiger.
The Turkish government named the valley a preservation area in 1987 to protect the butterflies and local plants-a distinction that lias protected the valley from the fate of its better-known neighbour,Oludeniz,a beach resort 5 km north.
Oludeniz remained actually unknown until travellers began camping there in the 1980s. Today,it's a particularly depressing example of paradise lost .The town is filled with neon lights and English-themed restaurants.The beach is crowded with drunken,sunburned tourists,and the clear skies are polluted with seemingly infinite paraglider from the surrounding green mountains.
In contrast,the Anatolia Tourism Development Cooperative bought Butterfly Valley from the villagers of Faralya in 1981 and opened it for tourism in 1984.Three years later,when the government deemed the valley a national preservation area,the Cooperative made the construction of permanent buildings illegal.
Today,they allow only tents and small houses,and they've focused on natural growth as opposed to commercial.Plants,like olives,pomegranates,lemons,oranges,grapes,walnuts,peaches,apricots,palm,oleander and laurel,all thrive here.
For eight months a year-between April and Novembera small and diverse group of hippies and backpackers come over to the valley,where days are marked by sunrise and sunset yoga practices and evenings by music sessions. Once mid-afternoon hits,after the few tour boats are gone for the day,Butterfly Valley belongs to those who are willing to spend the night under the stars,living wonderfully free of the more luxurious conveniences of Oludeniz.

<question>:
The Anatolia Tourism Development Cooperative protected the Valley by  _  *

<options>:
A attending to its natural growth
B allowing the construction of permanent buildings
C making it a natural preservation area
D organizing various commercial activities

<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>:
Located on Turkey's famous, 500 km Lycian Way arid only accessible by water,the 86,000 sqm Butterfly Valley is home to roughly 100 species of butterflies,including the orange,black and white Jersey Tiger.
The Turkish government named the valley a preservation area in 1987 to protect the butterflies and local plants-a distinction that lias protected the valley from the fate of its better-known neighbour,Oludeniz,a beach resort 5 km north.
Oludeniz remained actually unknown until travellers began camping there in the 1980s. Today,it's a particularly depressing example of paradise lost .The town is filled with neon lights and English-themed restaurants.The beach is crowded with drunken,sunburned tourists,and the clear skies are polluted with seemingly infinite paraglider from the surrounding green mountains.
In contrast,the Anatolia Tourism Development Cooperative bought Butterfly Valley from the villagers of Faralya in 1981 and opened it for tourism in 1984.Three years later,when the government deemed the valley a national preservation area,the Cooperative made the construction of permanent buildings illegal.
Today,they allow only tents and small houses,and they've focused on natural growth as opposed to commercial.Plants,like olives,pomegranates,lemons,oranges,grapes,walnuts,peaches,apricots,palm,oleander and laurel,all thrive here.
For eight months a year-between April and Novembera small and diverse group of hippies and backpackers come over to the valley,where days are marked by sunrise and sunset yoga practices and evenings by music sessions. Once mid-afternoon hits,after the few tour boats are gone for the day,Butterfly Valley belongs to those who are willing to spend the night under the stars,living wonderfully free of the more luxurious conveniences of Oludeniz.

<question>:
The writer implies that Butterfly Valley is  _  *

<options>:
A well known for yoga practices and music session
B best for travellers following luxurious conveniences
C not open to travellers all the year around
D famous for its starry night

<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>:
Lightning flashed through the darkness over Donald Lubeck's bedroom skylight.The 80-year-old retired worker was shaken by a blast of thunder.It was 11 p.m.The storm had moved directly over his two-story wood home in the rural town of Belchertown, Massachusetts.Then he heard the smoke alarm beeping.Lubeck padded down the stairs barefoot and opened the door to the basement, and flames exploded out.
Lubeck fled back upstairs to call 119 from his bedroom ,but the phone didn't work.Lubeck realized he was trapped."I started panicking," he says.
His daughter and young granddaughters ,who lived with him ,were away for the night.No one will even know I'm home, he thought.His house was three miles off the main road and so well hidden by pines that Lubeck knew calling for help would be fruitless.
Up a hill about a third of a mile away lived Lubeck's closest neighbors, Jeremie Wentworth and his wife.Wentworth had been lying down, listening to the radio when it occurred to him that the sound was more like a smoke detector.He jumped out of bed ,grabbed a cordless phone and a flashlight, and headed down the hillside toward the noise.
He dialed 119"Is anyone there?" he called out as he approached the house.Wentworth knew that Lubeck lived in the house.
Then he heard ,"Help me! I'm  trapped!" coming from the balcony off Lubeck's bedroom.
"I ran in and yelled, 'Don, where are you ?'Then I had to run outside to catch my breath."
After one more attempt inside the house, he gave up and circled around back.But there was no way to get to him."I shined the flashlight into the woods next to an old shed and noticed a adder," says Wentworth.He dragged it over to the balcony and pulled Lubeck down just as the second floor of the house collapsed.
Wentworth and Lubeck don't run into each other regularly, but Lubeck now knows that if he ever needs help ,Wentworth will be there.
Lubeck still chokes up when he tells the story."I was alone,"he says."Then I heard the most beautiful sound in my life.It was Jeremie."

<question>:
According to the text ,Lubeck  _  .

<options>:
A stayed calm in the fire
B couldn't find a safe way out
C lived on the first floor
D called for help in the fire

<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>:
Lightning flashed through the darkness over Donald Lubeck's bedroom skylight.The 80-year-old retired worker was shaken by a blast of thunder.It was 11 p.m.The storm had moved directly over his two-story wood home in the rural town of Belchertown, Massachusetts.Then he heard the smoke alarm beeping.Lubeck padded down the stairs barefoot and opened the door to the basement, and flames exploded out.
Lubeck fled back upstairs to call 119 from his bedroom ,but the phone didn't work.Lubeck realized he was trapped."I started panicking," he says.
His daughter and young granddaughters ,who lived with him ,were away for the night.No one will even know I'm home, he thought.His house was three miles off the main road and so well hidden by pines that Lubeck knew calling for help would be fruitless.
Up a hill about a third of a mile away lived Lubeck's closest neighbors, Jeremie Wentworth and his wife.Wentworth had been lying down, listening to the radio when it occurred to him that the sound was more like a smoke detector.He jumped out of bed ,grabbed a cordless phone and a flashlight, and headed down the hillside toward the noise.
He dialed 119"Is anyone there?" he called out as he approached the house.Wentworth knew that Lubeck lived in the house.
Then he heard ,"Help me! I'm  trapped!" coming from the balcony off Lubeck's bedroom.
"I ran in and yelled, 'Don, where are you ?'Then I had to run outside to catch my breath."
After one more attempt inside the house, he gave up and circled around back.But there was no way to get to him."I shined the flashlight into the woods next to an old shed and noticed a adder," says Wentworth.He dragged it over to the balcony and pulled Lubeck down just as the second floor of the house collapsed.
Wentworth and Lubeck don't run into each other regularly, but Lubeck now knows that if he ever needs help ,Wentworth will be there.
Lubeck still chokes up when he tells the story."I was alone,"he says."Then I heard the most beautiful sound in my life.It was Jeremie."

<question>:
How did Wentworth help Lubeck escape?

<options>:
A He called 911.
B He went upstairs and took Lubeck out.
C He put out the fire
D He used a ladder and pulled lubeck down.

<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>:
Lightning flashed through the darkness over Donald Lubeck's bedroom skylight.The 80-year-old retired worker was shaken by a blast of thunder.It was 11 p.m.The storm had moved directly over his two-story wood home in the rural town of Belchertown, Massachusetts.Then he heard the smoke alarm beeping.Lubeck padded down the stairs barefoot and opened the door to the basement, and flames exploded out.
Lubeck fled back upstairs to call 119 from his bedroom ,but the phone didn't work.Lubeck realized he was trapped."I started panicking," he says.
His daughter and young granddaughters ,who lived with him ,were away for the night.No one will even know I'm home, he thought.His house was three miles off the main road and so well hidden by pines that Lubeck knew calling for help would be fruitless.
Up a hill about a third of a mile away lived Lubeck's closest neighbors, Jeremie Wentworth and his wife.Wentworth had been lying down, listening to the radio when it occurred to him that the sound was more like a smoke detector.He jumped out of bed ,grabbed a cordless phone and a flashlight, and headed down the hillside toward the noise.
He dialed 119"Is anyone there?" he called out as he approached the house.Wentworth knew that Lubeck lived in the house.
Then he heard ,"Help me! I'm  trapped!" coming from the balcony off Lubeck's bedroom.
"I ran in and yelled, 'Don, where are you ?'Then I had to run outside to catch my breath."
After one more attempt inside the house, he gave up and circled around back.But there was no way to get to him."I shined the flashlight into the woods next to an old shed and noticed a adder," says Wentworth.He dragged it over to the balcony and pulled Lubeck down just as the second floor of the house collapsed.
Wentworth and Lubeck don't run into each other regularly, but Lubeck now knows that if he ever needs help ,Wentworth will be there.
Lubeck still chokes up when he tells the story."I was alone,"he says."Then I heard the most beautiful sound in my life.It was Jeremie."

<question>:
Which of the following factors was not mentioned in the text that almost caused Lubeck's life?

<options>:
A He was living in his wood home alone that night.
B The storm was too heavy and the fire was too fierce.
C He lived far from the main road and was surrounded by pines.
D He was too frightened to escape from the danger.

<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>:
Lightning flashed through the darkness over Donald Lubeck's bedroom skylight.The 80-year-old retired worker was shaken by a blast of thunder.It was 11 p.m.The storm had moved directly over his two-story wood home in the rural town of Belchertown, Massachusetts.Then he heard the smoke alarm beeping.Lubeck padded down the stairs barefoot and opened the door to the basement, and flames exploded out.
Lubeck fled back upstairs to call 119 from his bedroom ,but the phone didn't work.Lubeck realized he was trapped."I started panicking," he says.
His daughter and young granddaughters ,who lived with him ,were away for the night.No one will even know I'm home, he thought.His house was three miles off the main road and so well hidden by pines that Lubeck knew calling for help would be fruitless.
Up a hill about a third of a mile away lived Lubeck's closest neighbors, Jeremie Wentworth and his wife.Wentworth had been lying down, listening to the radio when it occurred to him that the sound was more like a smoke detector.He jumped out of bed ,grabbed a cordless phone and a flashlight, and headed down the hillside toward the noise.
He dialed 119"Is anyone there?" he called out as he approached the house.Wentworth knew that Lubeck lived in the house.
Then he heard ,"Help me! I'm  trapped!" coming from the balcony off Lubeck's bedroom.
"I ran in and yelled, 'Don, where are you ?'Then I had to run outside to catch my breath."
After one more attempt inside the house, he gave up and circled around back.But there was no way to get to him."I shined the flashlight into the woods next to an old shed and noticed a adder," says Wentworth.He dragged it over to the balcony and pulled Lubeck down just as the second floor of the house collapsed.
Wentworth and Lubeck don't run into each other regularly, but Lubeck now knows that if he ever needs help ,Wentworth will be there.
Lubeck still chokes up when he tells the story."I was alone,"he says."Then I heard the most beautiful sound in my life.It was Jeremie."

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

<options>:
A A near neighbour is better than a distant cousin.
B A good way to get a narrow escape.
C God helps those who help themselves.
D Blood is thicker than water.

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
Scientists from South Korea are trying to convert sound waves into electricity. The research could lead to charging a cell phone from a conversation or providing energy to the nation's electricity system generated by the noise during rash-hour traffic.
"Just as speakers transform electrical signals into sound, the opposite process --turning sound into a source of electrical power -- is possible," said Young Jun Park and Sang-Woo Kim, the joint authors of a new article in the journal Advanced Materials.
Harvesting energy from phone calls and passing cars is based on materials known as piezoelectrics. When bent, piezoelectric materials turn that mechanical energy into electricity. Lots of materials are piezoelectric: cane sugar, quartz  and even dried bone which could create an electrical charge when stressed. For decades, scientists have pumped electricity into piezoelectric materials for use in environmental sensors, speakers and other devices.
Over the past few years, however, scientists have made dramatic advances in getting electricity out of piezoelectric devices. In an experiment, by using sound waves, which at 100 decibels were not quite as loud as a rock concert (a normal conversation is about 60-70 decibels), the South Korean scientists produced a mild electrical current of about 50 millivolts . The average cell phone requires a few volts to function, several times the power this technology can currently produce.
"But the real question is whether there is enough surrounding noise to act as a power source as for a cell phone," said McAlpine, a leading scientist. A consumer probably wouldn't want to attend a rock concert or stand next to a passing train to charge his cell phone. The South Korean scientists agree but they expect to get a higher power output as they continue their work.

<question>:
According to the two South Korean scientists,   _  .

<options>:
A sound waves can travel faster than electricity
B new materials can send cell phone signals better
C using cell phones adds to heavy traffic in rush hour
D electricity and sound can be transformed into each other

<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>:
Scientists from South Korea are trying to convert sound waves into electricity. The research could lead to charging a cell phone from a conversation or providing energy to the nation's electricity system generated by the noise during rash-hour traffic.
"Just as speakers transform electrical signals into sound, the opposite process --turning sound into a source of electrical power -- is possible," said Young Jun Park and Sang-Woo Kim, the joint authors of a new article in the journal Advanced Materials.
Harvesting energy from phone calls and passing cars is based on materials known as piezoelectrics. When bent, piezoelectric materials turn that mechanical energy into electricity. Lots of materials are piezoelectric: cane sugar, quartz  and even dried bone which could create an electrical charge when stressed. For decades, scientists have pumped electricity into piezoelectric materials for use in environmental sensors, speakers and other devices.
Over the past few years, however, scientists have made dramatic advances in getting electricity out of piezoelectric devices. In an experiment, by using sound waves, which at 100 decibels were not quite as loud as a rock concert (a normal conversation is about 60-70 decibels), the South Korean scientists produced a mild electrical current of about 50 millivolts . The average cell phone requires a few volts to function, several times the power this technology can currently produce.
"But the real question is whether there is enough surrounding noise to act as a power source as for a cell phone," said McAlpine, a leading scientist. A consumer probably wouldn't want to attend a rock concert or stand next to a passing train to charge his cell phone. The South Korean scientists agree but they expect to get a higher power output as they continue their work.

<question>:
We know from the passage that piezoelectric materials   _  .

<options>:
A can produce electricity when stressed
B are good at changing electricity into sound
C can reduce the noise of passing cars
D have been widely used in phones and cars

<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>:
Scientists from South Korea are trying to convert sound waves into electricity. The research could lead to charging a cell phone from a conversation or providing energy to the nation's electricity system generated by the noise during rash-hour traffic.
"Just as speakers transform electrical signals into sound, the opposite process --turning sound into a source of electrical power -- is possible," said Young Jun Park and Sang-Woo Kim, the joint authors of a new article in the journal Advanced Materials.
Harvesting energy from phone calls and passing cars is based on materials known as piezoelectrics. When bent, piezoelectric materials turn that mechanical energy into electricity. Lots of materials are piezoelectric: cane sugar, quartz  and even dried bone which could create an electrical charge when stressed. For decades, scientists have pumped electricity into piezoelectric materials for use in environmental sensors, speakers and other devices.
Over the past few years, however, scientists have made dramatic advances in getting electricity out of piezoelectric devices. In an experiment, by using sound waves, which at 100 decibels were not quite as loud as a rock concert (a normal conversation is about 60-70 decibels), the South Korean scientists produced a mild electrical current of about 50 millivolts . The average cell phone requires a few volts to function, several times the power this technology can currently produce.
"But the real question is whether there is enough surrounding noise to act as a power source as for a cell phone," said McAlpine, a leading scientist. A consumer probably wouldn't want to attend a rock concert or stand next to a passing train to charge his cell phone. The South Korean scientists agree but they expect to get a higher power output as they continue their work.

<question>:
It can be inferred from the South Korean scientists' experiment that   _  .

<options>:
A it is hard to change sound into electricity under current conditions
B it is impossible to make use of loud sound
C the technology has a long way to go to have a practical use
D the technology can power cell phones easily

<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>:
Scientists from South Korea are trying to convert sound waves into electricity. The research could lead to charging a cell phone from a conversation or providing energy to the nation's electricity system generated by the noise during rash-hour traffic.
"Just as speakers transform electrical signals into sound, the opposite process --turning sound into a source of electrical power -- is possible," said Young Jun Park and Sang-Woo Kim, the joint authors of a new article in the journal Advanced Materials.
Harvesting energy from phone calls and passing cars is based on materials known as piezoelectrics. When bent, piezoelectric materials turn that mechanical energy into electricity. Lots of materials are piezoelectric: cane sugar, quartz  and even dried bone which could create an electrical charge when stressed. For decades, scientists have pumped electricity into piezoelectric materials for use in environmental sensors, speakers and other devices.
Over the past few years, however, scientists have made dramatic advances in getting electricity out of piezoelectric devices. In an experiment, by using sound waves, which at 100 decibels were not quite as loud as a rock concert (a normal conversation is about 60-70 decibels), the South Korean scientists produced a mild electrical current of about 50 millivolts . The average cell phone requires a few volts to function, several times the power this technology can currently produce.
"But the real question is whether there is enough surrounding noise to act as a power source as for a cell phone," said McAlpine, a leading scientist. A consumer probably wouldn't want to attend a rock concert or stand next to a passing train to charge his cell phone. The South Korean scientists agree but they expect to get a higher power output as they continue their work.

<question>:
What McAlpine doubts about the technology is   _  .

<options>:
A the noise pollution
B the sound resource
C the cost of piezoelectrics
D the safety of devices

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
For travellers who want to experience some of the history and mystery of the ancient world, here is a list of cool destinations for your next holiday.
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Built in the 12th century, Angkor Wat (meaning "capital monastery") was a temple in the ancient Khmer capital city of Angkor. It is Cambodia's best-known tourist attraction and is famed for its beautiful architecture and reliefs. You'll need at least three days to fully discover the delights of this magnificent site.
Machu Picchu, Peru
Machu Picchu was built high in the Andes Mountains of South America by the Inca in the 15th century. Although well preserved its exact purpose is unknown. It is famous throughout the world not only for its incredible design but also for the natural beauty that surrounds it. Give yourself a week to explore this magnificent site.
Stonehenge, England
The entire Stonehenge site was constructed over thousands of years. But why and how it was built remains a mystery. As the weather can be pretty bleak in winter and the crowds huge in summer, we suggest autumn should be the best time to visit these monster rocks.
Pompeii, Italy
When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D., Pompeii was buried under many layers of ash, preserving the city exactly as it was when the volcano erupted. Because so many objects were preserved, scientists and visitors are able to better understand daily life in the ancient Roman Empire.

<question>:
Why may people want to visit Machu Picchu?

<options>:
A To climb the Andes Mountains.
B To discover how it was built.
C To explore both history and nature.
D To learn to speak Spanish.

<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>:
For travellers who want to experience some of the history and mystery of the ancient world, here is a list of cool destinations for your next holiday.
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Built in the 12th century, Angkor Wat (meaning "capital monastery") was a temple in the ancient Khmer capital city of Angkor. It is Cambodia's best-known tourist attraction and is famed for its beautiful architecture and reliefs. You'll need at least three days to fully discover the delights of this magnificent site.
Machu Picchu, Peru
Machu Picchu was built high in the Andes Mountains of South America by the Inca in the 15th century. Although well preserved its exact purpose is unknown. It is famous throughout the world not only for its incredible design but also for the natural beauty that surrounds it. Give yourself a week to explore this magnificent site.
Stonehenge, England
The entire Stonehenge site was constructed over thousands of years. But why and how it was built remains a mystery. As the weather can be pretty bleak in winter and the crowds huge in summer, we suggest autumn should be the best time to visit these monster rocks.
Pompeii, Italy
When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D., Pompeii was buried under many layers of ash, preserving the city exactly as it was when the volcano erupted. Because so many objects were preserved, scientists and visitors are able to better understand daily life in the ancient Roman Empire.

<question>:
When is the best time to visit Stonehenge according to the passage?

<options>:
A Summer.
B Spring.
C Winter.
D Autumn.

<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>:
For travellers who want to experience some of the history and mystery of the ancient world, here is a list of cool destinations for your next holiday.
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Built in the 12th century, Angkor Wat (meaning "capital monastery") was a temple in the ancient Khmer capital city of Angkor. It is Cambodia's best-known tourist attraction and is famed for its beautiful architecture and reliefs. You'll need at least three days to fully discover the delights of this magnificent site.
Machu Picchu, Peru
Machu Picchu was built high in the Andes Mountains of South America by the Inca in the 15th century. Although well preserved its exact purpose is unknown. It is famous throughout the world not only for its incredible design but also for the natural beauty that surrounds it. Give yourself a week to explore this magnificent site.
Stonehenge, England
The entire Stonehenge site was constructed over thousands of years. But why and how it was built remains a mystery. As the weather can be pretty bleak in winter and the crowds huge in summer, we suggest autumn should be the best time to visit these monster rocks.
Pompeii, Italy
When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D., Pompeii was buried under many layers of ash, preserving the city exactly as it was when the volcano erupted. Because so many objects were preserved, scientists and visitors are able to better understand daily life in the ancient Roman Empire.

<question>:
Which location offers the most direct view into daily life in the ancient world?

<options>:
A Pompeii.
B Stonehenge.
C Ankor Wat.
D Machu Picchu.

<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>:
For travellers who want to experience some of the history and mystery of the ancient world, here is a list of cool destinations for your next holiday.
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Built in the 12th century, Angkor Wat (meaning "capital monastery") was a temple in the ancient Khmer capital city of Angkor. It is Cambodia's best-known tourist attraction and is famed for its beautiful architecture and reliefs. You'll need at least three days to fully discover the delights of this magnificent site.
Machu Picchu, Peru
Machu Picchu was built high in the Andes Mountains of South America by the Inca in the 15th century. Although well preserved its exact purpose is unknown. It is famous throughout the world not only for its incredible design but also for the natural beauty that surrounds it. Give yourself a week to explore this magnificent site.
Stonehenge, England
The entire Stonehenge site was constructed over thousands of years. But why and how it was built remains a mystery. As the weather can be pretty bleak in winter and the crowds huge in summer, we suggest autumn should be the best time to visit these monster rocks.
Pompeii, Italy
When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D., Pompeii was buried under many layers of ash, preserving the city exactly as it was when the volcano erupted. Because so many objects were preserved, scientists and visitors are able to better understand daily life in the ancient Roman Empire.

<question>:
Where would you probably read such an article?

<options>:
A In a travel magazine.
B In a scientific journal.
C In a history textbook.
D In an adventure novel.

<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>:
As I sat beside the window of our classroom that afternoon, my heart sank further with each passing car. This was a day I'd looked forward to for weeks: Miss Pace's fourth-grade, end-of-the-year party. I had happily volunteered my mother when Miss Pace looked for cookie volunteers. Mom's chocolate chips were well-known, and I knew they'd be a hit with my classmates. But two o'clock passed, and there was no sign of her. Most of the other mothers had already come and gone, dropping off their sweet offerings. The three o'clock bell soon took me away from my thoughts and I took my book bag from my desk. I decided I would slam the front door, and refuse to return her hug.
But when I arrived, she wasn't at home. I was lying face-down on my bed upstairs when I heard her come through the front door. "Robbie," she called out a bit urgently. "Where are you?" I could then hear her rushing anxiously from room to room, wondering where I could be. I remained silent. Coming through the door, she said: "I'm so sorry, honey," she said. "I just forgot. I got busy and forgot." Then my mother did something completely unexpected. She began to laugh! How could she laugh at a time like this? I rolled over and faced her, ready to let her see my rage  . But my mother wasn't laughing at all. She was crying. "I'm so sorry," she said. "I let you down. I let my little boy down."
I was moved by her tears. I tried to remember her kind words from times past when I'd skinned knees or cut myself, times when she knew just the right thing to say. "It's okay, Mom. We didn't even need those cookies. There was plenty of stuff to eat. Don't cry. It's all right. Really." We didn't say another word. We just held each other. When we came to the point where I would usually pull away, I decided that, this time, I could hold on, perhaps, just a little bit longer.

<question>:
The author was pretty down because   _  .

<options>:
A he couldn't go to the party he had been looking forward to
B his mother didn't turn up at the party as she had promised
C his mother had refused to make chocolate chips for the party
D the cookies his mom made was not popular at the party

<answer>:


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

<passage>:
As I sat beside the window of our classroom that afternoon, my heart sank further with each passing car. This was a day I'd looked forward to for weeks: Miss Pace's fourth-grade, end-of-the-year party. I had happily volunteered my mother when Miss Pace looked for cookie volunteers. Mom's chocolate chips were well-known, and I knew they'd be a hit with my classmates. But two o'clock passed, and there was no sign of her. Most of the other mothers had already come and gone, dropping off their sweet offerings. The three o'clock bell soon took me away from my thoughts and I took my book bag from my desk. I decided I would slam the front door, and refuse to return her hug.
But when I arrived, she wasn't at home. I was lying face-down on my bed upstairs when I heard her come through the front door. "Robbie," she called out a bit urgently. "Where are you?" I could then hear her rushing anxiously from room to room, wondering where I could be. I remained silent. Coming through the door, she said: "I'm so sorry, honey," she said. "I just forgot. I got busy and forgot." Then my mother did something completely unexpected. She began to laugh! How could she laugh at a time like this? I rolled over and faced her, ready to let her see my rage  . But my mother wasn't laughing at all. She was crying. "I'm so sorry," she said. "I let you down. I let my little boy down."
I was moved by her tears. I tried to remember her kind words from times past when I'd skinned knees or cut myself, times when she knew just the right thing to say. "It's okay, Mom. We didn't even need those cookies. There was plenty of stuff to eat. Don't cry. It's all right. Really." We didn't say another word. We just held each other. When we came to the point where I would usually pull away, I decided that, this time, I could hold on, perhaps, just a little bit longer.

<question>:
When the author returned home,   _  .

<options>:
A he was so angry that he slammed the front door.
B he was silent and refused to return his mother's hug.
C he rushed from room to room looking for his mother.
D he was so disappointed that he couldn't express his anger to his mother.

<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>:
As I sat beside the window of our classroom that afternoon, my heart sank further with each passing car. This was a day I'd looked forward to for weeks: Miss Pace's fourth-grade, end-of-the-year party. I had happily volunteered my mother when Miss Pace looked for cookie volunteers. Mom's chocolate chips were well-known, and I knew they'd be a hit with my classmates. But two o'clock passed, and there was no sign of her. Most of the other mothers had already come and gone, dropping off their sweet offerings. The three o'clock bell soon took me away from my thoughts and I took my book bag from my desk. I decided I would slam the front door, and refuse to return her hug.
But when I arrived, she wasn't at home. I was lying face-down on my bed upstairs when I heard her come through the front door. "Robbie," she called out a bit urgently. "Where are you?" I could then hear her rushing anxiously from room to room, wondering where I could be. I remained silent. Coming through the door, she said: "I'm so sorry, honey," she said. "I just forgot. I got busy and forgot." Then my mother did something completely unexpected. She began to laugh! How could she laugh at a time like this? I rolled over and faced her, ready to let her see my rage  . But my mother wasn't laughing at all. She was crying. "I'm so sorry," she said. "I let you down. I let my little boy down."
I was moved by her tears. I tried to remember her kind words from times past when I'd skinned knees or cut myself, times when she knew just the right thing to say. "It's okay, Mom. We didn't even need those cookies. There was plenty of stuff to eat. Don't cry. It's all right. Really." We didn't say another word. We just held each other. When we came to the point where I would usually pull away, I decided that, this time, I could hold on, perhaps, just a little bit longer.

<question>:
We can tell from the story that   _  .

<options>:
A the mother didn't get to the party because of the traffic jam
B the mother was sorry for her absence and laughed at herself
C the author was a caring and thoughtful boy
D the author was overcome with anger

<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>:
As I sat beside the window of our classroom that afternoon, my heart sank further with each passing car. This was a day I'd looked forward to for weeks: Miss Pace's fourth-grade, end-of-the-year party. I had happily volunteered my mother when Miss Pace looked for cookie volunteers. Mom's chocolate chips were well-known, and I knew they'd be a hit with my classmates. But two o'clock passed, and there was no sign of her. Most of the other mothers had already come and gone, dropping off their sweet offerings. The three o'clock bell soon took me away from my thoughts and I took my book bag from my desk. I decided I would slam the front door, and refuse to return her hug.
But when I arrived, she wasn't at home. I was lying face-down on my bed upstairs when I heard her come through the front door. "Robbie," she called out a bit urgently. "Where are you?" I could then hear her rushing anxiously from room to room, wondering where I could be. I remained silent. Coming through the door, she said: "I'm so sorry, honey," she said. "I just forgot. I got busy and forgot." Then my mother did something completely unexpected. She began to laugh! How could she laugh at a time like this? I rolled over and faced her, ready to let her see my rage  . But my mother wasn't laughing at all. She was crying. "I'm so sorry," she said. "I let you down. I let my little boy down."
I was moved by her tears. I tried to remember her kind words from times past when I'd skinned knees or cut myself, times when she knew just the right thing to say. "It's okay, Mom. We didn't even need those cookies. There was plenty of stuff to eat. Don't cry. It's all right. Really." We didn't say another word. We just held each other. When we came to the point where I would usually pull away, I decided that, this time, I could hold on, perhaps, just a little bit longer.

<question>:
The article conveys the message that   _  .

<options>:
A it is silly to be angry with your family
B everybody should keep his or her promises
C true love is based on understanding
D understanding how to comfort people in low spirits is a true 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>:
Oliver Twist was born in a workhouse, and when he arrived in this hard world, it was very doubtful whether he would live beyond the first three minutes. He lay on a hard little bed and struggled to start breathing.
Oliver fought his first battle without much assistance from the two people present at his birth. One was an old woman, who was nearly always drunk, and the other was a busy local doctor, who was not paid enough to be very interested in Oliver's survival.  _
However, Oliver managed to draw his first breath, and then announced his arrival to the rest of the workhouse by crying loudly. His mother raised her pale young face from the pillow and whispered, "Let me see the child, and die."
The doctor turned away from the fire, where he had been warming his hands. "You must not talk about dying yet," he said to her kindly. He gave her the child to hold. Lovingly, she kissed the baby on its forehead with her cold white lips, then stared wildly around the room, fell back--and died. "Poor dear!" said the nurse, hurriedly putting a green glass bottle back in the pocket of her long skirt.
The doctor began to put on his coat. "The baby is weak and will probably have difficulties," he said. "If so, give it a little milk to keep it quiet." Then he looked at the dead woman. "The mother was a good-looking girl. Where did she come from?"
"She was brought here last night," replied the old woman. "She was found lying in the street. She'd walked some distance, judging by her shoes, which were worn to pieces. Where she came from, where she was going to, or what her name was, nobody knows."
The doctor lifted the girl's left hand. "The old story," he said sadly, shaking his head. "No wedding ring, I see. Ah! Good night."
And so Oliver was left with only the drunken nurse. Without clothes, under his first blanket, he could have been the child of a king or a beggar. But when the woman dressed him later in rough cotton clothes, yellow with age, he looked exactly what he was--an orphan in a workhouse, ready for a life of misery, hunger, and neglect.
Oliver cried loudly. If he could have known that he was a workhouse orphan, perhaps he would have cried even more loudly.
There was no one to look after the baby in the workhouse, so Oliver was sent to a special "baby farm" nearby. There, he and thirty other children rolled around the floor all day, without the inconvenience of too much food or too much clothing. Mrs Mann, the old woman who "looked after" them, was very experienced. She knew what was good for children, and a full stomach was very dangerous to their health. She also knew what was good for herself, so she kept for her own use the money that she was given for the children's food. The board responsible for the orphans sometimes checked on the health of the children, but they always sent the beadle, a kind of local policeman, to announce their visit the day before. So whenever the board arrived, of course, the children were always neat and clean.
This was the way Oliver was brought up. Consequently, at the age of nine he was a pale, thin child and short for his age. But despite frequent beatings by Mrs Mann, his spirit was strong, which was probably the reason why he managed to reach the age of nine at all.
On Oliver's ninth birthday, Mr Bumble, the beadle, came to the house to see Mrs Mann. Through the front window Mrs Mann saw him at the gate, and turned quickly to the girl who worked with her.
"Quick! Take Oliver and those others upstairs to be washed!" she said. Then she ran out to unlock the gate which was always kept locked.

<question>:
According to the passage, a workhouse was where   _  .

<options>:
A many women died unexpectedly
B workers helped each other
C the poor and homeless lived
D people were only interested in money

<answer>: