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How did the author feel at first about the students casual conversations?	Annoyed	Surprised Excited Curious
Which force produces energy as heat?	friction	magnetic pull gravity
What does the sun drop like in the tropical lands?	A ball of golden fire.	A glow. The quiet water. The sea.
In which organisms could evolution occur most rapidly?	bacteria	humans fish birds
What is the best title for this passage?	Mobile phone rule.	The disadvantages of mobile phones. Mobile phones -- making them work for us. How to use a mobile phone.
What time was it in fact when Tom looked at the clock in the mirror?	Half past twelve.	Twenty to twelve. Half past eleven. Half past one.
Which is TRUE according to the passage?	The Indian children will be happy to get Amy's gift.	Amy buys 75 desks for his pen pals. The Indian children want to help others. Amy is an Indian boy.
What's the best title for the article?	Kwashiorkor and Bad Eating Habits	A New Form of Illness in Africa A Case of Eating Habits Milk and Meat Are Daily Necessities
Which animal are climbing the trees?	The monkeys	The panadasand the foxes The elephants and the cats The hens.
Which type of force requires contact between two objects for one to push or pull the other?	frictional forces slowing down a rolling soccer ball	the magnetic force pulling paper clips to a powerful electromagnet the magnetic force pushing two magnets apart the force of gravity acting on raindrops that fall to Earth
White doing in front of the blackboard ?	He is looking for his book.	He is writing on the blackboard. He is teaching the students physics. He is asking Mike a question.
Which of the following is a unique experience that space hotels will offer?	The special views.	The relaxation in a bar. The space walk. The gravitational pull
Who are most likely to enter for the programme?	Health-conscious hotel guests.	Visitors fond of Copenhagen food. The poor local people. The environment activists.
" Which of the following is the best title for the text?	A Search for Buried Planes	The Design of the British Spitfire A British Farmer's Dream Burma's Buried Treasure
Which is the best temperature for storing your food in the fridge?	4 oC	-18 oC 10oC -2 oC
What does the author think of the first day in her new school?	Satisfying.	Admiring. Doubtful. Disappointing.
Which is an example of a chemical change?	a rusting car fender	a spinning top a spilled bucket of water a melting popsicle
Which of these would most likely improve the air quality in large Texas cities?	Limiting the number of cars on the roads	Switching to wood stoves for home heating Requiring large vehicles to use diesel fuel Maintaining filters in large buildings
" What can be the best title for this passage?	Redefinition of American Dream	Meaning of American Dream Value of Achieving American Dream History of Changing American Dream
If a book is worth $100, how much will a member probably save if he buys one?	$40.	$60. $20. $70.
In the report, who studies hardest?	Chinese students.	American students. South Korean students. Japanese students.
if a spoon was placed outside under our closest star, what could happen to it?	it would feel warmer to touch	it would freeze over it would become a gas it would shrink smaller
" Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?	Kids pooling.	Chinese parenting. Sharing children. Sharing cars.
Why do dolphins join others from different groups?	To play games.	To find food. To learn to "talk". To meet their families.
What did Sally and Jared cheer about?	They were going to get frozen yogurt.	The weather was cooling down. They finally left the house. They were close to the beach.
What did Bill send to his mother for her birthday?	A bird with a card	Some money A joke A song
" Why did Jack borrow his mother's phone?	So he could call home	To listen to music To order pizza Because he liked to tape things to his handle bars
Which is the most likely result?	Only the water will evaporate and the salt will remain in the container.	All of the mixture will evaporate. The salt will keep the water from evaporating. The salt will separate from the water and float at the top of the container.
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?	Inequality persists between whites and blacks in financial gains.	Middle-class families earn slightly less with inflation considered. Children in lowest-income families manage to climb a single rung of the ladder. The US is a land where brains, energy and ambition are what counts.
Which of the following is the best title?	Why do we use red traffic lights	The colors of the traffic lights Why do accidents happen How does the red light travel
Why do many old people like offline shopping?	Offline shopping makes it easier for them to shop online.	They don't like going shopping. They are good at buying things on the internet. They don't like buying things online themselves.
" Why do parents agree to buy their children cell-phones?	They want to keep in touch with their children.	They want their children to keep up to date. They want their children to be cool. They think cell-phones be helpful to their study.
Which is a benefit of a low sodium diet according to the text?	Smaller chance of stroke.	Low blood pressure. Slightly more heart attacks. No risk of heart disease.
" What was Stonehenge according to the text?	A site where dead people were placed or remembered.	A village where hundreds of people once lived. A place that regularly hosted large parties. A church where local villagers would get married.
Why would it be summer one day and fall another day?	the earth's position compared to the sun has shifted	rain has started falling leaves have fallen from the trees the squirrels are gathering nuts
What would be the best title for the passage?	Queen of flowers	History of growing roses Big archeological discovery Rose trade around the world
Who are "wild beauties" in the eyes of Wang Lichao?	Pretty but not quiet girls	Clever and kind boys Clever but not kind boys Pretty and quiet girls
How many doors are there in the woodchuck's house?	Two	Three None One
What is the author's purpose in writing the passage?	To urge people to prepare for El Nino.	To introduce El Nino and its origin. To explain the consequences of El Nino. To show ways of fighting against El Nino.
What does Margo Wootan think of Disney's new move?	He thinks very highly of it.	He thinks it will get wide support. He thinks it will affect their income. He thinks it is a risk.
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?	People like eating puffer fish even though they are poisonous.	The larvae are more aggressive than adult puffer fish. Young puffer fish taste better than adult puffer fish. Puffer fish can only produce poison when they face danger.
Why do people want to increase organic farming?	Organic food is good for the Earth and the human beings.	More and more people demand chemicals to grow food. Profits from organic farming help make approval programs. There are fewer chemicals available to the human beings.
What's the writer's purpose of writing the text?	To introduce the camper trailer.	To explain how to use a camper trailer. To encourage people to use camper trailers. To show the popularity of camper trailers.
Which processes change magma into igneous rock?	cooling and crystallization	compaction and cementation heat and pressure weathering and erosion
What happened to his plan three weeks before the trip?	The author couldn't make the trip.	The hotel was no longer available. The author regretted making the plan. The room reservation was canceled.
During which phase of the Moon could a solar eclipse take place?	new	quarter crescent full
According to the passage, what changes may happen to the kids who start drinking?	Sometimes they act secretly.	Nothing serious will happen to them. They keep the same eating and sleeping habits. They can control their moods quite well.
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned about the disadvantage of newspapers?	High price.	Lack of changes. Slow speed. Lack of interaction.
" Which of the following is TRUE?	People in the past usually stopped studying after graduating from college.	People can only get information from their teachers. Ann's parents are too old to learn Art and Music. Ann doesn't want to use the information she learned at college.
You can produce what by burning natural gas?	a warmer room	oxygen water snow
Based on its symbol, what can be concluded about niobium?	Niobium is an element.	Niobium is a metal. Niobium is a mixture. Niobium is a compound.
How many characters are mentioned in this passage?	5	3 4 2
what do planets orbit?	astral beings	people volcanos starlight
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?	The writer likes "Drawing With Mark" a lot.	Mark can't draw any kinds of animals. Kids can't learn any history about the things they draw. Mark thought the stars were very far from us.
Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?	The Pressures on the Students in Japan	The Trouble in Japanese Schools The Problems of Japanese Students Education in Japan
How old was Doris Lessing when she published her first novel?	31	50 14 26
What's the best title for the passage?	Animals and weather.	Animals. Animals like different weather. The Weather.
What do the energy resources uranium and coal have in common?	They both are acquired by mining the lithosphere.	They both release energy through combustion. They both generate radioactive wastes. They both are formed from the remains of dead organisms.
What state of matter results from this process?	plasma	gas solid liquid
" What does Mr Washington mean by saying "Someone's opinion of you does not have to become your reality"?	What other people say about you may not be correct.	The doctor made a mistake. You needn't have the same opinion as others. You should believe what other people say.
What do plants take from the air that helps them make food?	carbon dioxide	hydrogen peroxide oxygen nitrogen
How did Dad get extra money besides his daytime routine work?	Making dental parts in the basement.	Putting food on the table in a hotel. Working oddjobs on the train. Collecting garbage outside the alley.
Why did the author suggest taking rechargeable batteries?	You will find lots of places worth taking pictures of.	It's difficult to deal with the used batteries. It's not convenient to recharge batteries. There are few stores that sell ordinary batteries.
To buy a cell phone card, which country asks people to show their bank account information?	Netherlands	India Japan Australia
What is the main concern of man on the fourth level?	The more mental satisfaction the better.	The more "luxury" items the better. The more earnings the better. The more goods the better.
What do we know about Momotaro in the passage?	Monotaro was really a lazy boy.	Momotaro has a peach as his bed. Momotaro was very small and he couldn't eat much. Momotaro liked to play with the boys in the village.
" What can we infer from the passage?	Rats aren't the only species to be blamed for the disappearance of wildlife.	The first stage of killing rats on the sub-Antarctic island didn't make great achievements. The campaign in South Georgia will fully follow in the footsteps of that on Campbell Island. The campaign of killing rats will benefit the native wildlife in a short time.
Which one is NOT related to the happiness of old people?	.Away from working	Controlling of emotions More thankfulness Less stress
This evidence suggests which of the following about this region?	It was once covered by an ocean.	It was once near a freshwater lake. It was once below a waterfall. It was once part of a riverbed.
Which of the following is a mineral?	diamond	plastic steel wood
How did the man feel when he found the box empty on Christmas Day?	Angry	Excited Pleased Embarrassed
Who invented something that helps the blind to read?	Louis Braille	Jeannie Low Benjamin Franklin Chelsea Lanmon
What has the greatest effect on American students' daily lives according to the survey?	Their parents.	Imperfections. Depression. Religion.
What do we know about the man that the author is speaking to?	He is in the author's home.	He dislikes lawyers. He is actually a lawyer. He is respectful to teachers.
Which renewable resource is used with photovoltaic cells to produce electricity?	solar energy	geothermal energy nuclear energy hydrothermal energy
Which of the following is TRUE when you get a bad job?	There is little possibility to decide for your own.	You can work securely if you are much devoted. You get paid more than expected but you feel tired. Having a bad job contributes to the mental health.
Which of these examples involving heat transfer occurs mainly by conduction?	Hot soup warms a metal spoon handle.	The sun warms the ground. A hot oven warms a cold kitchen. A campfire warms a person's hands.
What would be the best title for the passage?	Do you speak Internet-ish?	Keep away from Internet-ish Kong Long or Qing Wa? A puzzled father
What can we learn about the "Re-Timer" from the passage?	It can be used by several groups of people	It is specially designed for flight passengers. It is a new way to cure insomnia It can only be powered by battery
What does the story tell us?	Pride goes before a fall.	Practice makes perfect. No pains, no gains. The early bird catches the worm.
Which of these is the best definition of heredity?	the passage of genetic information from one generation to the next	the transfer of learning from one generation to the next the transfer of visible features from one generation to the next the passage of dominant genes from one generation to the next
Where is the passage probably taken from ?	A story book	A magazine A history book A science book
Why did Lady Thatcher get the nickname "the Iron Lady"?	Because she took strong measures to deal with the crisis.	Because she was strong enough to live a long life. Because her supporters credited her with developing the British economy. Because she was the first female prime minister in Britain.
Which of the following sentences best expresses the main idea of the passage?	When planning for future developments, effects on the environment should be taken into account.	Planning for future residential and commercial developments has bad effects on the environment and the living things. With a safety growth of population, more homes and more workplaces are needed. With immense technology, population growth and economic prosperity, we need to plan for the future.
Why did his wife want a telegram from him?	Because she didn't know his address yet.	Because she wanted to go to New York, too. Because she might send him another telegram. Because she couldn't leave her husband by himself in New York.
Why did the father and son go to catch crabs?	He wanted to tell his son something about life.	He wanted to teach his son how to catch crabs. He wanted his son to enjoy the coastline and the sea. He wanted his son to try something new for dinner.
Why did the old hunter take some animal skins with him when he was waiting for the "tiger" ?	To help the poor man.	To make himself well hidden. To sell them at the market the next morning. To buy food and clothes on his way home.
" Why did the owner of the ball run away quickly?	He was afraid of Mr.Li.	He wanted to get the ball back. He wanted to go home. He went to look for the ball.
When someone says that an idea is interesting, who don't really mean it?	The Japanese.	The Dutch. The French. The British.
What are the students doing?	They are predicting the future.	They are talking about pollution. They are predicting the weather in the future. They are talking about space travel.
" Who would be most likely to be turned down by employers?	A person with a gang culture-related tattoo.	A person with a drawing of flowers on his arms. A person who has his tattoos covered. A person who has tattoos of an animal.
Which of these lists has only products that come from plants?	Paper, spices, and fibers	Wool, lumber, and butter Medicines, leather, and milk Cotton, rubber, and eggs
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?	Ryan Lochte quit eating junk food, candy and soda for his recovery.	Usain Bolt beat Yohan Blake on the track in the Olympic trials. Michael Pheleps astonishing performance was due to his eating lots of food. Jonathan Horton has a blood sugar problem because of taking too much honey.
Where is most of Earth's water located?	oceans	rivers glaciers lakes
" Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?	An Unexpected Finding about Elephants	A Long Scientific Debate about Elephants Naturalists' Beliefs about Elephants Amazing Experiments about Elephants
According to the passage, what is true today about women?	Women report news and sports	There are no homemakers today. Women like to be secretaries. All doctors are now women.
Which human activity most often has a harmful effect on the environment?	polluting	breathing growing planting
" Which of the following must the skydivers make sure of according to the passage?	Having suitable weather	wearing normal underwear Taking a record book Donating some money
Where would you most probably read this passage?	China Weekly	Reader. A History of China's Earthquakes How to Survive in an Earthquake
Why does the passage talk about the phrase "fair play"?	To show Shakespeare's influence on English.	To encourage people to invent more phrases. To let readers feel the beauty of Shakespeare. To tell readers Shakespeare is an honest man.

How did the author feel at first about the students casual conversations?

Annoyed

Surprised Excited Curious

Which force produces energy as heat?

friction

magnetic pull gravity

What does the sun drop like in the tropical lands?

A ball of golden fire.

A glow. The quiet water. The sea.

In which organisms could evolution occur most rapidly?

bacteria

humans fish birds

What is the best title for this passage?

Mobile phone rule.

The disadvantages of mobile phones. Mobile phones -- making them work for us. How to use a mobile phone.

What time was it in fact when Tom looked at the clock in the mirror?

Half past twelve.

Twenty to twelve. Half past eleven. Half past one.

Which is TRUE according to the passage?

The Indian children will be happy to get Amy's gift.

Amy buys 75 desks for his pen pals. The Indian children want to help others. Amy is an Indian boy.

What's the best title for the article?

Kwashiorkor and Bad Eating Habits

A New Form of Illness in Africa A Case of Eating Habits Milk and Meat Are Daily Necessities

Which animal are climbing the trees?

The monkeys

The panadasand the foxes The elephants and the cats The hens.

Which type of force requires contact between two objects for one to push or pull the other?

frictional forces slowing down a rolling soccer ball

the magnetic force pulling paper clips to a powerful electromagnet the magnetic force pushing two magnets apart the force of gravity acting on raindrops that fall to Earth

White doing in front of the blackboard ?

He is looking for his book.

He is writing on the blackboard. He is teaching the students physics. He is asking Mike a question.

Which of the following is a unique experience that space hotels will offer?

The special views.

The relaxation in a bar. The space walk. The gravitational pull

Who are most likely to enter for the programme?

Health-conscious hotel guests.

Visitors fond of Copenhagen food. The poor local people. The environment activists.

" Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A Search for Buried Planes

The Design of the British Spitfire A British Farmer's Dream Burma's Buried Treasure

Which is the best temperature for storing your food in the fridge?

4 oC

-18 oC 10oC -2 oC

What does the author think of the first day in her new school?

Satisfying.

Admiring. Doubtful. Disappointing.

Which is an example of a chemical change?

a rusting car fender

a spinning top a spilled bucket of water a melting popsicle

Which of these would most likely improve the air quality in large Texas cities?

Limiting the number of cars on the roads

Switching to wood stoves for home heating Requiring large vehicles to use diesel fuel Maintaining filters in large buildings

" What can be the best title for this passage?

Redefinition of American Dream

Meaning of American Dream Value of Achieving American Dream History of Changing American Dream

If a book is worth $100, how much will a member probably save if he buys one?

$40.

$60. $20. $70.

In the report, who studies hardest?

Chinese students.

American students. South Korean students. Japanese students.

if a spoon was placed outside under our closest star, what could happen to it?

it would feel warmer to touch

it would freeze over it would become a gas it would shrink smaller

" Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?

Kids pooling.

Chinese parenting. Sharing children. Sharing cars.

Why do dolphins join others from different groups?

To play games.

To find food. To learn to "talk". To meet their families.

What did Sally and Jared cheer about?

They were going to get frozen yogurt.

The weather was cooling down. They finally left the house. They were close to the beach.

What did Bill send to his mother for her birthday?

A bird with a card

Some money A joke A song

" Why did Jack borrow his mother's phone?

So he could call home

To listen to music To order pizza Because he liked to tape things to his handle bars

Which is the most likely result?

Only the water will evaporate and the salt will remain in the container.

All of the mixture will evaporate. The salt will keep the water from evaporating. The salt will separate from the water and float at the top of the container.

Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

Inequality persists between whites and blacks in financial gains.

Middle-class families earn slightly less with inflation considered. Children in lowest-income families manage to climb a single rung of the ladder. The US is a land where brains, energy and ambition are what counts.

Which of the following is the best title?

Why do we use red traffic lights

The colors of the traffic lights Why do accidents happen How does the red light travel

Why do many old people like offline shopping?

Offline shopping makes it easier for them to shop online.

They don't like going shopping. They are good at buying things on the internet. They don't like buying things online themselves.

" Why do parents agree to buy their children cell-phones?

They want to keep in touch with their children.

They want their children to keep up to date. They want their children to be cool. They think cell-phones be helpful to their study.

Which is a benefit of a low sodium diet according to the text?

Smaller chance of stroke.

Low blood pressure. Slightly more heart attacks. No risk of heart disease.

" What was Stonehenge according to the text?

A site where dead people were placed or remembered.

A village where hundreds of people once lived. A place that regularly hosted large parties. A church where local villagers would get married.

Why would it be summer one day and fall another day?

the earth's position compared to the sun has shifted

rain has started falling leaves have fallen from the trees the squirrels are gathering nuts

What would be the best title for the passage?

Queen of flowers

History of growing roses Big archeological discovery Rose trade around the world

Who are "wild beauties" in the eyes of Wang Lichao?

Pretty but not quiet girls

Clever and kind boys Clever but not kind boys Pretty and quiet girls

How many doors are there in the woodchuck's house?

Two

Three None One

What is the author's purpose in writing the passage?

To urge people to prepare for El Nino.

To introduce El Nino and its origin. To explain the consequences of El Nino. To show ways of fighting against El Nino.

What does Margo Wootan think of Disney's new move?

He thinks very highly of it.

He thinks it will get wide support. He thinks it will affect their income. He thinks it is a risk.

Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

People like eating puffer fish even though they are poisonous.

The larvae are more aggressive than adult puffer fish. Young puffer fish taste better than adult puffer fish. Puffer fish can only produce poison when they face danger.

Why do people want to increase organic farming?

Organic food is good for the Earth and the human beings.

More and more people demand chemicals to grow food. Profits from organic farming help make approval programs. There are fewer chemicals available to the human beings.

What's the writer's purpose of writing the text?

To introduce the camper trailer.

To explain how to use a camper trailer. To encourage people to use camper trailers. To show the popularity of camper trailers.

Which processes change magma into igneous rock?

cooling and crystallization

compaction and cementation heat and pressure weathering and erosion

What happened to his plan three weeks before the trip?

The author couldn't make the trip.

The hotel was no longer available. The author regretted making the plan. The room reservation was canceled.

During which phase of the Moon could a solar eclipse take place?

new

quarter crescent full

According to the passage, what changes may happen to the kids who start drinking?

Sometimes they act secretly.

Nothing serious will happen to them. They keep the same eating and sleeping habits. They can control their moods quite well.

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned about the disadvantage of newspapers?

High price.

Lack of changes. Slow speed. Lack of interaction.

" Which of the following is TRUE?

People in the past usually stopped studying after graduating from college.

People can only get information from their teachers. Ann's parents are too old to learn Art and Music. Ann doesn't want to use the information she learned at college.

You can produce what by burning natural gas?

a warmer room

oxygen water snow

Based on its symbol, what can be concluded about niobium?

Niobium is an element.

Niobium is a metal. Niobium is a mixture. Niobium is a compound.

How many characters are mentioned in this passage?

5

3 4 2

what do planets orbit?

astral beings

people volcanos starlight

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

The writer likes "Drawing With Mark" a lot.

Mark can't draw any kinds of animals. Kids can't learn any history about the things they draw. Mark thought the stars were very far from us.

Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?

The Pressures on the Students in Japan

The Trouble in Japanese Schools The Problems of Japanese Students Education in Japan

How old was Doris Lessing when she published her first novel?

31

50 14 26

What's the best title for the passage?

Animals and weather.

Animals. Animals like different weather. The Weather.

What do the energy resources uranium and coal have in common?

They both are acquired by mining the lithosphere.

They both release energy through combustion. They both generate radioactive wastes. They both are formed from the remains of dead organisms.

What state of matter results from this process?

plasma

gas solid liquid

" What does Mr Washington mean by saying "Someone's opinion of you does not have to become your reality"?

What other people say about you may not be correct.

The doctor made a mistake. You needn't have the same opinion as others. You should believe what other people say.

What do plants take from the air that helps them make food?

carbon dioxide

hydrogen peroxide oxygen nitrogen

How did Dad get extra money besides his daytime routine work?

Making dental parts in the basement.

Putting food on the table in a hotel. Working oddjobs on the train. Collecting garbage outside the alley.

Why did the author suggest taking rechargeable batteries?

You will find lots of places worth taking pictures of.

It's difficult to deal with the used batteries. It's not convenient to recharge batteries. There are few stores that sell ordinary batteries.

To buy a cell phone card, which country asks people to show their bank account information?

Netherlands

India Japan Australia

What is the main concern of man on the fourth level?

The more mental satisfaction the better.

The more "luxury" items the better. The more earnings the better. The more goods the better.

What do we know about Momotaro in the passage?

Monotaro was really a lazy boy.

Momotaro has a peach as his bed. Momotaro was very small and he couldn't eat much. Momotaro liked to play with the boys in the village.

" What can we infer from the passage?

Rats aren't the only species to be blamed for the disappearance of wildlife.

The first stage of killing rats on the sub-Antarctic island didn't make great achievements. The campaign in South Georgia will fully follow in the footsteps of that on Campbell Island. The campaign of killing rats will benefit the native wildlife in a short time.

Which one is NOT related to the happiness of old people?

.Away from working

Controlling of emotions More thankfulness Less stress

This evidence suggests which of the following about this region?

It was once covered by an ocean.

It was once near a freshwater lake. It was once below a waterfall. It was once part of a riverbed.

Which of the following is a mineral?

diamond

plastic steel wood

How did the man feel when he found the box empty on Christmas Day?

Angry

Excited Pleased Embarrassed

Who invented something that helps the blind to read?

Louis Braille

Jeannie Low Benjamin Franklin Chelsea Lanmon

What has the greatest effect on American students' daily lives according to the survey?

Their parents.

Imperfections. Depression. Religion.

What do we know about the man that the author is speaking to?

He is in the author's home.

He dislikes lawyers. He is actually a lawyer. He is respectful to teachers.

Which renewable resource is used with photovoltaic cells to produce electricity?

solar energy

geothermal energy nuclear energy hydrothermal energy

Which of the following is TRUE when you get a bad job?

There is little possibility to decide for your own.

You can work securely if you are much devoted. You get paid more than expected but you feel tired. Having a bad job contributes to the mental health.

Which of these examples involving heat transfer occurs mainly by conduction?

Hot soup warms a metal spoon handle.

The sun warms the ground. A hot oven warms a cold kitchen. A campfire warms a person's hands.

What would be the best title for the passage?

Do you speak Internet-ish?

Keep away from Internet-ish Kong Long or Qing Wa? A puzzled father

What can we learn about the "Re-Timer" from the passage?

It can be used by several groups of people

It is specially designed for flight passengers. It is a new way to cure insomnia It can only be powered by battery

What does the story tell us?

Pride goes before a fall.

Practice makes perfect. No pains, no gains. The early bird catches the worm.

Which of these is the best definition of heredity?

the passage of genetic information from one generation to the next

the transfer of learning from one generation to the next the transfer of visible features from one generation to the next the passage of dominant genes from one generation to the next

Where is the passage probably taken from ?

A story book

A magazine A history book A science book

Why did Lady Thatcher get the nickname "the Iron Lady"?

Because she took strong measures to deal with the crisis.

Because she was strong enough to live a long life. Because her supporters credited her with developing the British economy. Because she was the first female prime minister in Britain.

Which of the following sentences best expresses the main idea of the passage?

When planning for future developments, effects on the environment should be taken into account.

Planning for future residential and commercial developments has bad effects on the environment and the living things. With a safety growth of population, more homes and more workplaces are needed. With immense technology, population growth and economic prosperity, we need to plan for the future.

Why did his wife want a telegram from him?

Because she didn't know his address yet.

Because she wanted to go to New York, too. Because she might send him another telegram. Because she couldn't leave her husband by himself in New York.

Why did the father and son go to catch crabs?

He wanted to tell his son something about life.

He wanted to teach his son how to catch crabs. He wanted his son to enjoy the coastline and the sea. He wanted his son to try something new for dinner.

Why did the old hunter take some animal skins with him when he was waiting for the "tiger" ?

To help the poor man.

To make himself well hidden. To sell them at the market the next morning. To buy food and clothes on his way home.

" Why did the owner of the ball run away quickly?

He was afraid of Mr.Li.

He wanted to get the ball back. He wanted to go home. He went to look for the ball.

When someone says that an idea is interesting, who don't really mean it?

The Japanese.

The Dutch. The French. The British.

What are the students doing?

They are predicting the future.

They are talking about pollution. They are predicting the weather in the future. They are talking about space travel.

" Who would be most likely to be turned down by employers?

A person with a gang culture-related tattoo.

A person with a drawing of flowers on his arms. A person who has his tattoos covered. A person who has tattoos of an animal.

Which of these lists has only products that come from plants?

Paper, spices, and fibers

Wool, lumber, and butter Medicines, leather, and milk Cotton, rubber, and eggs

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

Ryan Lochte quit eating junk food, candy and soda for his recovery.

Usain Bolt beat Yohan Blake on the track in the Olympic trials. Michael Pheleps astonishing performance was due to his eating lots of food. Jonathan Horton has a blood sugar problem because of taking too much honey.

Where is most of Earth's water located?

oceans

rivers glaciers lakes

" Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

An Unexpected Finding about Elephants

A Long Scientific Debate about Elephants Naturalists' Beliefs about Elephants Amazing Experiments about Elephants

According to the passage, what is true today about women?

Women report news and sports

There are no homemakers today. Women like to be secretaries. All doctors are now women.

Which human activity most often has a harmful effect on the environment?

polluting

breathing growing planting

" Which of the following must the skydivers make sure of according to the passage?

Having suitable weather

wearing normal underwear Taking a record book Donating some money

Where would you most probably read this passage?

China Weekly

Reader. A History of China's Earthquakes How to Survive in an Earthquake

Why does the passage talk about the phrase "fair play"?

To show Shakespeare's influence on English.

To encourage people to invent more phrases. To let readers feel the beauty of Shakespeare. To tell readers Shakespeare is an honest man.