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My mom , Will and I got to sit with Christine 's aunt and uncle and their friends . They are a great group of people . We have known Pilar and Alberto for ages , and so it was great to catch up with them . Kevin got to sit with the wedding party , since he is friends with most of them .

Why did the narrator enjoy the conversation so much ? A] They got all the details on Kevin . B] They got all the info on the wedding . C] None of the above choices . D] They got filled in on the latest details .

D

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The legal liability of a lawyer means that in the practice of a lawyer, due to intentional or gross negligence, violation of the relevant laws and regulations and the lawyer's practice discipline, the legal rights and interests of the client are damaged, the normal judicial procedures are disrupted, and the profession of the lawyer is affected Image, leading to the consequences that lawyers should bear civil, administrative, and criminal responsibilities according to law.

Which of the following is not a legal liability of a lawyer? a] Lawyer loses important evidence and fails to provide evidence b] Attorney negligently handled the case rashly c] The judge's sentence was not strict enough to lead to a wrong case d] When evidence should be collected, the evidence is obliterated due to the lawyer's failure to collect it in a timely manner

c

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Papa's Straw Hat Papa was a ranger. He worked with horses. He always wore clean clothes with a hat even when he worked. His hat was always the same kind of a cowboy hat- large black hat of heavy wool. He wore his hat full and high. I think he wanted to look taller than he really was. Mama was proud of the way he looked when he wore his hat and his best clothes. But in some way she got the idea that papa would lose his hair if he kept wearing a heavy wool cowboy hat in the hot weather. She began to talk about his hats. "Papa," she said one day, "why don't you get a nice cool straw hat? That heavy wool cowboy hat may cause losing hair!" Papa laughed at her and explained that the horses wouldn't recognize him if he changed the hat. But she didn't believe him. Mama talked and talked about the hat all summer long. At last papa answered, a little angry, "It would not the cowboy hat but a wife's talking about the hat that makes me lose my hair." Mama had a very serious look on her face. She went straight out and later came home with a straw hat. It was a bad year for ranger and we didn't have much money. She thought that if she spent the money for a straw hat, papa would wear it. When papa saw the hat, his face got red. Without a word, he pulled the straw hat down over his head until it hid his eyes and went on to train the horses. He was a good ranger and gentle to his horses. But as papa got close to the horses this time, they jumped high into the air, raising their front feet. All of them ran around in the rounded field and then raced toward the barn. Papa began to shout "Woo boys. Steady boys, steady." But there was nothing equal to. Papa walked back straight to the stove in the kitchen, pushed the straw hat deep down into the fire then turned to mama, in a way that even frightened me. "Now listen to me, mama. Understand this I will never wear a straw hat or any other kind of hat my horses do not like." Then he put on his wool cowboy hat and walked out of the house. I never heard mama talk any more about hats. Perhaps, that is why when papa died many years later, there was a round spot on the top of his head where there was no hair.

Mama bought papa a straw hat because _ . A) most cowboys preferred to wear it B) it was cheap and she could save money C) a woolen one didn't suit papa D) she was worried about his health

B

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A purple hexagon and a medium red star are inside a block named HHH. The purple thing are to the left-hand side of the medium red star and a large grey star.Under and near to a little red hexagon there is this object. Under the medium red star is the large grey star. Block HHH contains the little red hexagon. The large object touches and the medium shape is on the right side of the little red hexagon. Block HHH covers the large object.

Is the little red hexagon within block? 1. Yes 2. No

1

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It can greet people, show DVDs and hand out balloons. "Ubiko", a robot-on -wheels with a catlike face, is joining the crew of temporary workers supplied by a Japanese job-referral company, Ubiquitous Exchange, to stores, events and even weddings. Next month, the 44-inch tall robot will be selling mobile phones at a store. Ubiko can be hired as a temporary worker for two hours for 105,000 yen, or $890. "We see this as serious business. There are jobs that robots are better at," Akiko Sakurai said "people do develop a relation with the robot, and it's lovable." The $255,000 robot, which is equipped with a camera and sensors, greets customers with a nasal electronic voice, shows DVDs with a projector in its head and hands out balloons and other goods with wireless remote-controllable arms. Ubiko sounds like a Japanese female name, which often ends with "ko". Tmsuk, the Japanese company that makes the robot, sold three last month to hospital, where they are working as full-time, rather than temporary, receptionists and guides. One of the hospital's robots serves as a receptionist and has been programmed to greet visitors. It also has a touch-panel on its body, and visitors can use it to get directions for where they want to go. "Just give it electricity, and a robot can work for long hours, even do repetitive work, and you don't have to worry about labor laws," Sudo said. Japan's lower birth rate means that in the coming years it could face a labor shortage, and some experts believe robots could be part of the key to that problem. Robots are very popular in Japan partly because of the popularity of cartoons that describe robots as friends and assistants to humans.

Which of the following makes robots more popular in Japan? a. The function of showing DVDs and handing out balloons. b. Cartoon's showing good relationship between robots and humans. c. The interesting shapes of robots. d. The low price of robots.

d

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Most kids hate to see their summer end, perhaps none more than the Murset children. This summer, the Murset family decided to travel across the country to help families in need, which proved to be a wonderful experience. People. comreported that Gregg Murset and his wife, Kami, decided to take their six children, ranging from 7 to 16 years old, from their home in Phoenix, Arizona, across the country to spend 20 days on the road to help 25 families in need. "I told the kids and my wife over breakfast that I wanted to do this," Gregg Murset, 40, told People. com. "They all looked at me like I was crazy," he said, "but when we started to read the stories of people we were going to help, their attitudes completely changed." Through Gregg's company, he was able to be matched with groups such as Autism Speaks, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and others that connected the Mursets to families with children who have cancer and other serious illnesses. "When you have a kid who is struggling, the last thing you're thinking of is cleaning the house," says Gregg. The family traveled to many cities in their journey, including Albuquerque, Denver, Kansas City, Chicago, and Buffalo. The trip covered 6,500 miles. "It's been amazing to watch my own children open their eyes and see that the world is bigger than they think," he said. "Even the little kids are learning from this experience." And the families they've helped feel blessed to have met them. "They showed up at 8 a.m. and we had a list of things we needed help with," said Jim Spencer, a 61-year-old father in Warren, Michigan, whose 12-year-old daughter, Lexi, was diagnosed with cancer a couple of years ago. The Mursets also used their travels as an opportunity to visit areas they had never been to, including the Statue of Liberty. But for Gregg, the main purpose of the trip was to teach his children to show concern for the happiness of other people rather than for themselves. "There is nothing wrong with your kid getting off the sofa, doing some work and sweating," said Gregg. "It's good for the kid and it's good for the soul."

What did the family mainly do during their trip? * They visited patients in hospital. * They toured places of interest. * They helped families in need of help. * They worked with social groups.

They worked with social groups.

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Standing in front of the "Chilkoot Trailhead" sign for 15 minutes, I didn't take one step. I was afraid of bears. That's what was keeping me from walking the trail alone. I had hiked through black-bear country back home in Colorado, but now I was in Alaska, home to the fierce brown grizzly bear. Fortunately, a friendly couple arrived and asked me to take their picture. We started talking and soon were walking the trail together. I was relieved. Ron and Carol were from Alaska and they taught me how to stay safe in bear country. I had finally started my hike along the famous Chilkoot Trail, where more than 115 years ago, thousands of gold miners had walked. I was writing a book about the Klondike Gold Rush, and I wanted to follow in the footsteps of the miners to know what it was really like. Ron, Carol, and I walked through the forest. As I was looking around at the beautiful scenery in the forest, I tripped over a big tree root and injured my ankle . Fortunately, my ankle felt better in the morning, and we followed the trail. We went to bed early that night because the following day would be the toughest hike of all. At dawn, we started hiking up the steep , green valley. Icy glaciers covered the mountains above. Soon we were as high as the clouds and could see only 20 feet in front of us. Finally, we reached the top of the Chilkoot pass and saw a Canadian flag moving in the heavy wind. Hours later, we arrived at our campground. The following morning, my ankle was feeling fine, and my fear of bears had mostly disappeared. I said good-bye to Ron and Carol and walked alone for the next two days. Without seeing any bears the entire trip, I finally arrived at Bennett Lake. I rode the old train down to the town of Skagway and checked into my hotel. While relaxing in my comfortable bed in the hotel, I thought of the miners from the Klondike Gold Rush. When the miners reached Bennett Lake, they had to cut down trees, build boats, and travel 500 miles down dangerous rivers and lakes. Then, when they finally reached the goldfields, they had to start digging.

Why did the author stand in front of the "Chilkoot Trailhead" sign for 15 minutes? A. Because he felt nervous. B. Because he met a black bear. C. To take photos of the beautiful scenery. D. To wait for Ron and Carol.

B

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Each and every year , there 's an increasing number of people looking for easy way to lose weight . In United States alone , more than 70,000,000 people have been trying to find a working way on this . One of the weight loss methods which could be said easy is taking weight loss pills .

In the US , how many people are trying to lose weight according to the passage ? 1] a few million 2] None of the above choices . 3] over 50 million 4] under 60 million

3

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A block called HHH have a medium grey pentagon, a medium red pentagon and a medium red hexagon. A large purple hexagon is in and a large purple star is covered by this block. Block HHH covers a large purple pentagon. The grey thing is over the large purple hexagon and is close to the star. The medium red pentagon is above and the medium red hexagon is on the right side of this shape. The large purple pentagon is over the medium red pentagon. The large purple hexagon is under and the medium red hexagon is near to the large purple star. Under the shape which was above the medium red pentagon is the star. On the left side of the thing that was over the medium red pentagon there is the medium red hexagon.

Is the large purple hexagon under the large purple pentagon? - No - Yes

Yes

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There are three blocks, named HHH, LLL and KKK. A little purple pentagon and a medium red hexagon are in block LLL. Block LLL has a medium red pentagon. This block is disconnected from and block HHH is inside and touching block KKK with a large purple hexagon and a little grey hexagon. Block KKK is below and to the left-hand side of block LLL. A medium red pentagon is covered by this block.

Are all blocks disconnected from any block? * Yes * No

No

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The sun comes up in the east and goes down in the west. When the sun rises, It is morning. When the sun sets, it is evening. When the sun is shining, it is day. Morning is the time between sunrise and twelve o'clock, or between sunrise and lunch. At twelve o'clock, the sun is the highest in the sky over our heads. The sun is overhead at noon. The sun shines during(......)the day. The moon and the stars shine during the night. When the sun rises, it is light. It's light during the day. During the night, if the moon is not shining, it is dark. What are the days and nights like in summer? In summer the days are longer and the nights are shorter. What about in winter? In winter, the days are shorter and the nights are longer.

When the moon shines, it is during the _ . - dark - evening - night - day

evening

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A farmer had some puppies to sell. He painted a sign advertising them on the edge of his yard. One day, a little boy came to buy one of the puppies. With a whistle , the farmer called, "Here, Dolly!" Out from the doghouse ran Dolly followed by _ . The little boy stood against the fence . His eyes danced with happiness. As the dogs made their way to the fence, the little boy noticed something else inside the doghouse. Slowly another little ball appeared, something wrong with its legs, doing its best to catch up. "I want that one," the little boy said. The farmer knelt down at the boy's side and said, "Son, you don't want that puppy. He will never be able to run and play with you like these other dogs would." With that, the little boy stepped back from the fence, reached down and began rolling up one leg of his trousers. In doing so, he showed a steel brace running down both sides of his leg attaching itself to a specially made shoe. Looking back up at the farmer, he said, "You see, sir, I don't run too well myself, and he will need someone who understands."

Which of the following words best describes the boy? - lovely - strange - warm-hearted - clever

warm-hearted

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The character library tower, also known as the character library, the character library, the character burning furnace, the Jingzi Pavilion, etc. , as the name suggests, is a tower-shaped building that burned character paper in ancient times. Even the waste paper needs to be washed and incinerated. The burning of the paper is very solemn. Not only are there special people, but also special etiquette. In some places, villagers also organize "character society". In addition to volunteering, people volunteer to collect paper on the street. All use After a collection of historical scriptures, after being worn and broken, they must be worshipped in Zikuta for ten years and then be selected and burned. Then, after the Ming Dynasty, Zikuta appeared in southern China, and in the Qing Dynasty, respect The belief in Xi Zhizhi has reached its peak. Now the remaining Ku Kuta is mostly built for the Qing Dynasty.

According to this text, it can be seen that the author's main intention is? a: Affirm the ancient belief in the sacred paper b: Elaborate on the specific ceremony of the ancients c: Call on people today to not lose the awe of the paper d: Explain the historical changes in the construction of the font tower

d

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I hit Jamba Juice again , but got the Pomegranate Paradise instead . Perhaps not the wisest choice - my tummy was pissed off at me for several hours . 10 am - 11:30am : I went to the Patricia Wrede ( pronounced Reedy ) reading .

What may happen to me after drinking the juice ? * I will be stuck in the airport waiting on customers to order . * I will be stuck in the bathroom getting it out of my system . * None of the above choices . * I will be stuck in the bathroom trying to figure out the lock .

I will be stuck in the bathroom getting it out of my system .

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Jane has a desire to learn every animal's taxonomic name on the planet, what must she do? * Memorize * Visit museum * Understand better * Attend school * Read book

Memorize

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We have two blocks, called HHH and LLL. A medium grey hexagon is covered by block HHH. Block HHH contain another medium grey hexagon and a medium red hexagon. Medium grey hexagon number two touches the medium red hexagon. South of this shape is medium grey hexagon number one. North of this thing is the medium red hexagon. Block LLL contain a medium grey hexagon and a medium red hexagon. Another medium red hexagon is in and another medium red hexagon is covered by this block. Medium red hexagon number three touches medium red hexagon number one and is south of medium red hexagon number two. Medium red hexagon number two is to the north of medium red hexagon number one. This object is south of the medium grey hexagon.

Is any medium hexagon covered by all medium grey hexagons? * No * Yes

No

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Americans may become accustomed to the political turmoil swirling around President Donald Trump, but it remains an open question whether that turmoil will ultimately help or hurt Trump and his Republican allies, especially in an election year. Last week, it was Trump's firing of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and an apparent Democratic victory in a special congressional election in Pennsylvania — a sign of a possible wave in the November midterm elections. This week, it was a series of presidential tweets criticizing the Russia probe, followed by a controversial Trump statement of congratulations for newly re-elected Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump also added former U.S. attorney Joseph diGenova to his legal team. DiGenova has alleged that elements of the FBI and the Department of Justice have been out to frame Trump in connection with the Russia probe. Trump ignored shouted questions Tuesday from reporters at the White House who asked whether he wanted to fire special counsel Robert Mueller, who is leading the Russia probe. Earlier, House Speaker Paul Ryan, a Wisconsin Republican, told reporters at the Capitol that he had received "assurances" that firing Mueller was "not even under consideration." The latest back and forth over the Mueller investigation came after several days of presidential tweets complaining about the probe, including one blasting it as a "total WITCH HUNT with massive conflicts of interest." The tweets sparked new fears that Trump might try to have Mueller fired. Some Republicans warned that an attempt to fire Mueller could put Trump's presidency in jeopardy. "I think anything directed at firing Mr. Mueller blows up the whole town, and that becomes the end of governing and the presidency as we know it," cautioned Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. The renewed focus on the Russia probe came in the wake of last week's firing of Tillerson. That, in turn, raised the prospect of more administration changes.

When did the president tweet?

Before congratulating putin

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It looks very new , but along with new things of course , comes endless possibilities . The front page shows the search field as well as the top 100 searches . You 'd be surprised at the list though .

What could one say about the new interface ? - It is limited . - It is exhaustive . - It is minimalist . - None of the above choices .

It is exhaustive .

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Shane Thomas is a 10-year-old pianist from England. He's being called the next Mozart because of his amazing abilities. He has only been having piano lessons for four months, and practices four hours a week, but he has already played difficult classical pieces. He was just seven when he sat down at the piano, and could play at once. He also says he never gets nervous. When Shane was three years old, he said that he could play the piano, but nobody took him seriously. At school, he could listen to the teacher and do his work while composing in his head. Shame remembers all the melodies ,and when he gets home he plays them on the piano, while his father records them. Shane loves playing the piano, and when he grows up he wants to be a composer. His tutor, Richard Goffin-Lecar, says he is like Amadeus Mozart, who lived during the 18thcentury in Salzburg, Austria, and was one of the most famous composers ever. Mr. Goffin-lecar says, "I don't teach Shane very much. I just give him directions, then sit back and watch." His father, a single parent with two other children, says that although he has little money, he wants to send Shane to a good music school. "I'm a single father, but I have this gifted child. I don't have much money, but I want to give him the best teachers, and also take him into a studio to record."

What do we learn about Shane's father? * He believes in Shane's talent for music and will support him. * He also plays the piano well. * He's a single father with two children. * Not having enough money, he will ask the teachers for help

He's a single father with two children.

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Finally , when he could not take it anymore , Ron stood up and walked out of the Auror station as if he were going to go on patrol and when he made it outside , he Apparated into his living room . As soon as he arrived he heard grunting and panting coming from the kitchen . He felt his blood began to boil and withdrew his wand as he came around the couch to making his way towards the noise . He opened the door slowly and quietly . What lay in front of him was nothing like he had been expecting .

What had Ron been expecting ? - He was expecting to walk into something that would make him happy . - He was expecting to walk into something that would make him grateful . - He was expecting to walk into something that would make him angry . - None of the above choices .

He was expecting to walk into something that would make him angry .

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Almost every Chinese person can recite the two lines of the famous poem, " _ ". But sadly, many of us don't actually get the real meaning of these lines: Don't waste food. A CCTV program reported that the food Chinese people throw away every year is enough to feed 200 million people for a year. Do we have too much food? Absolutely not. According to the UN World Food Program, there were 925 million hungry people around the world in 2011, especially in developing countries. Six million children die of hunger every year. Chinese people are well-known for being friendly and generous. Many even feel that they lose face if their guests have eaten all the food on the table. Luckily, a number of people have realized the importance of saving food. What should we do in our daily lives to waste less food? 1. Don't order too much in a restaurant. Only order as much as you want to eat. If you cannot eat all the food you ordered, take the rest of it home. 2. Don't leave any food in your bowls while having meals. 3. Keep an eye on what food you have at home. Don't buy too much, especially for vegetables and fruit.

What should we do to waste less food? * Order more food in a restaurant. * Every time you eat, leave some food in your bowls. * Take all the food you ordered home. * Don't store too much food like vegetables and fruit.

Don't store too much food like vegetables and fruit.

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There are more than 100 different chemical elements, or types of atoms. Chemical elements make up all of the substances around you. A substance may be composed of one chemical element or multiple chemical elements. Substances that are composed of only one chemical element are elementary substances. Substances that are composed of multiple chemical elements bonded together are compounds. Every chemical element is represented by its own atomic symbol. An atomic symbol may consist of one capital letter, or it may consist of a capital letter followed by a lowercase letter. For example, the atomic symbol for the chemical element fluorine is F, and the atomic symbol for the chemical element beryllium is Be. The atomic symbol for each chemical element in a substance is shown in the substance's chemical formula. An elementary substance is represented by a chemical formula that contains only one atomic symbol. The atomic symbol in a chemical formula may be followed by a small number written lower than the symbol. This number is called a subscript. A subscript is included when the atoms in the elementary substance are bonded to form molecules. The subscript shows how many atoms are in each molecule. For example, the chemical formula for the elementary substance oxygen, O2, has a subscript of 2. This subscript shows that the atomic symbol O represents two atoms. The elementary substance O2 and the chemical element represented by the atomic symbol O are both named oxygen. So, the formula tells you that each molecule of O2 contains two oxygen atoms. A compound is represented by a chemical formula that contains multiple atomic symbols. The chemical elements in a compound are bonded together in a fixed ratio. This ratio is shown in a compound's chemical formula. For example, in the compound beryllium fluoride, there is one beryllium atom for every two fluorine atoms. So, the ratio of beryllium atoms to fluorine atoms is 1 to 2. This ratio is shown in the chemical formula for beryllium fluoride, BeF2. There is no subscript following the atomic symbol Be because that symbol represents one atom. The subscript 2 follows the atomic symbol F to show that the symbol represents two atoms.

Sodium hydroxide is used to help produce paper and bars of soap. The chemical formula for sodium hydroxide is NaOH. Complete the statement. Sodium hydroxide is (). * An elementary substance * A compound

A compound

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Why would someone bring suit against a total stranger? A] Aggravation B] Randomness C] Going to court D] Tensions E] Anger

B

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Register in person Register by phone Register by mail 1781 N. Winchester ST. Call 264 8833 Use form given Chicago Basic Photography This is an eight-hour course for beginners who want to learn how to use a 35mm camera. The teacher will cover such areas as kinds of film, light, and lenses . Bring your own 35mm camera to the class. Course Charge: $150 Jan. 10, 12, 17, 19, Tues. & Thurs. 6-8p.m. Marianne Adams is a _ photographer whose photographs appear in many magazines. Understanding Computers This twelve-hour course is for people who don't know very much about computers, but who need to learn about them. You will learn what computers are, what they can and can't do, and how to use them. Course Charge: $75 Equipment Charge: $10 Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Sat. 9-12 a.m. Joseph Saimders is a professor of computer science at New Urban University. He has over twelve years of experience in the computer field. Stop Smoking Do you want to stop smoking? Have you already tried to stop and failed? Now it is the time to stop smoking using the latest methods. You can stop smoking, and this twelve-hour course will help you do it. Course Charge: $30 Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25 Mon. 4-7 p.m. Dr. John Goode is a practicing psychologist who has helped hundreds of people stop smoking. Typing This course on weekdays is for those who want to type as well as those who want to improve their typing. You are tested in the first class and practice at one of eight different skill levels. This allows you to learn at your own speed. Each program lasts 20 hours. Bring your own paper. Course Charge: $125 Materials Charge: $25 Two hours each evening for two weeks. This course is taught by a number of business education teachers who have successfully taught typing courses before.

If you can have free time only on weekends, you should take the course _ . * Stop Smoking * Typing * Understanding Computers * Basic Photography

Typing

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B is north west of N. G is positioned above N and to the left. G is at J's 12 o'clock. The object Q is positioned above and to the left of object J.

What is the relation of the agent G to the agent Q? a. upper-right b. overlap c. above d. right e. lower-left f. below g. lower-right h. left i. upper-left

d

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A senior United Nations Children's Fund(UNICEF) official on May 29 praised China for its remarkable achievements in children's welfare . A. H. M. Farook, UNICEF's operations area officer for prefix = st1 /ChinaandMongoliasaid thatChina"can be very satisfied to tell the whole world what can be done with limited resources to help its children to grow healthily and happily." China's child population makes up one-fifth of the world's total. "The reason behind the tremendous achievement is China's long tradition of caring for children both at home and in society," he said. "What's more is that Chinese people have always given special attention to children who are in special need." The UN official made the remarks when addressing a group of 50 children and staff from the Beijing Children's Welfare Home at the Shangri-la Hotel, Beijing. The hotel invited the orphans to share snacks , sing, dance and play games at a park inside the hotel for a "Share the Sunshine" party, as a prelude to celebrations to mark the Children's Day. The Beijingchildren's Welfare Home, set up soon after New China was founded in 1949, has at present more than 400 children. A leading official of the welfare institution said that the children live a happy life and that the agency spends 400--500 yuana month for an average orphan. An average Chinese workers earned 440yuana month during the first quarter this year. Gu Xiaojin, deputy secretary-general of the China Youth Development Foundation(CYDF), said people from all walks of life have contributed to the welfare of the Chinese children. She said that CYDF set up the Project Hope in 1989, which calls on people across the country to donate money to help poor children to continue their schooling. By the end of last year, she said, CYDF had collected nearly 700 million yuanin donations, which has helped the establishment of 2, 074 Hope primary schools and enabled more than 1. 25 million dropouts to return to school classrooms. Three "Hope Stars" also attended the party. They were model teenagers chosen among students who are economically supported by the Project Hope to further their nine-year compulsory studies in the poverty-stricken regions. They will be torchbearers for the Chinese Team for the up coming Atlanta Olympic Games this year.

Children can grow healthily and happily as long as _ . a. the whole society care for children as well as their parents b. Chinese people always give special attention to children who are in special need c. Schools and teachers pay much attention to the growth of children d. parents take good care of them both at home and in society

b

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The crime of contract fraud: refers to the act of illegally possessing a large amount of money in order to defraud the other party's property in the process of signing and fulfilling the contract by using fictitious facts or concealing true and equivalent deception.

Which of the following is not crimes of contract fraud? - Zhou used fake financial bills to deceive the trust of the other party and obtain his property in the process of signing the contract for execution, a large amount - In order to expand his business, song signed a contract with company a to purchase company a's 500,000 yuan worth of electrical products, and stated that the money will be delivered. the next day, after song remitted 50,000 yuan in cash, the amount on the draft stub changed to 500,000 yuan, copy, fax to company a. trick company a to send all the goods - Using a pseudonym of song, wu signed insurance agency contracts with yongan property insurance beijing branch and zhonghua united property insurance fangshan branch, agreeing to sell insurance business on behalf of the company, and obtained a certain percentage of handling fees. as of the end of the year, wu received a total of nearly 315,000 yuan in insurance premiums, but refused to deliver to yongan company and squandered it. - Lin took advantage of renmou city's industrial and commercial bureau accountant to keep the check of his unit, privately engraved the seal of the cashier deng, the director chen and the unit's official seal, and repeatedly issued checks in private, cheating his unit's funds totaling 200,000 yuan

Lin took advantage of renmou city's industrial and commercial bureau accountant to keep the check of his unit, privately engraved the seal of the cashier deng, the director chen and the unit's official seal, and repeatedly issued checks in private, cheating his unit's funds totaling 200,000 yuan

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I ' ve been training for 2 weeks , well , four days actually . But I ' m not yet done with training , maybe a couple more modules and lots more practice next week . I anticipated working at Starbucks to be a lot of hard work , but admittedly I never realized how much work and how much skill were truly required . Not only must the barista be well - adept in making quality beverages at topmost speed , they also have to be incredibly friendly and accommodating while doing so .

Why does this person need to be trained for ? 1: This person is being trained to become a training supervisor at a coffee shop . 2: None of the above choices . 3: This person is being trained to work as a manager in a Starbucks . 4: This person is being trained to work at a Starbucks coffee shop .

4

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Dreaming is believing, claim researchers of a new study, who found that dreams have an effect on people's behavior, judgment and they might contain important hidden truths as well. "Psychologists' explanations of the meaning of dreams vary widely. But our findings show that people believe their dreams provide meaningful insightinto themselves and their world," said a lead author of the study Carey Morewedge, an assistant professor at Carnegie Mellon University. In six different studies, researchers surveyed nearly 1,100 people about their dreams. One of the studies focused on general beliefs about dreams and involved 149 university students. All students were asked to rate different theories about dreams. The experts found that a surprising majority of the participants supported the theory about dreams revealing the hidden truths about themselves and the rest of the world. In a second experiment, they surveyed 182 people at a Boston train station, and asked them to imagine one out of four possible situation that could have occurred the night before a scheduled airline trip. Most of the participants said that dreaming of a plane crash would be more likely to affect their travel plans than would just thinking about a crash, or being warned by the government of a terrorism risk. They said a dreamed crash would influence their travel plans just as much as learning about a real crash on their planned route would. Another experiment involved 270 men and women from across the United States. In a short online survey, they were asked to recall one of the dreams they had seen about any person they knew. The findings showed that people were more likely to remember and describe pleasant dreams about a person they liked, rather than a person they disliked. Meanwhile, in most cases they tended to consider an unpleasant dream as more meaningful if it was about a person they disliked. "In other words," said Morewedge, "people attribute meaning to dreams when it corresponds (......) with their pre-existing beliefs and desires." The researchers say that more investigation is needed to fully understand how people interpret their dreams. According to Morewedge, most people realize that dreams are not predicting their future, but they still try to find some meaning in there.

. The purpose of the studies is to _ . - find out how people explain their dreams and what impact that has - understand what causes people to dream and how to interpret dreams - determine when people tend to remember their dreams - research whether dreams have anything to do with real life

determine when people tend to remember their dreams

race

There is one box called DDD. A large white dimond, a green rectangle and a midsize white oval are in box DDD. Box DDD contains a tiny green oval. The rectangle is under the tiny green oval. This thing is above and behind the large white dimond. The midsize white oval is above this object. A tiny white dimond is covered by box DDD. The tiny green oval is above and the tiny white dimond is below the midsize white oval. Below and in front of the midsize white oval is the large object. This object is behind the tiny white dimond.

Are all white dimonds below the tiny green oval? a: No b: Yes

b

spartun

Unless we spend money to spot(,) and prevent asteroids now, one might crash into Earth and destroy life as we know it, say some scientists. Asteroids are bigger versions of the meteoroids that race across the night sky. Most orbit the sun far from Earth and don't threaten us. But there are also thousands of asteroids whose orbits put them on a collision course with Earth. But $500 million worth of new telescopes right now, then spend $10 million a year for the next 25 years to locate most of the space rocks. By the time we spot a fatal one, the scientists say, we'll have a way to change its course. Is it worth it? Two things experts consider when judging any risk are (i) How likely the event is; (2) How bad the consequences if the event occurs. Experts think an asteroid big enough to destroy lots of life might strike Earth once every 500,000 years. Sounds pretty rare but if one did fall. It would be the end of the world. "If we don't take care of these bid asteroids, they'll take care of us," says one scientist. "it's that simple." The cure, though, might be worse than the disease. Do we really want fleets(,) of nuclear weapons sitting around on Earth? "the world has less fear from doomsday rocks than from a great nuclear fleet set against them." Said a New York Times article.

What does the passage say about asteroids and meteoroids? 1: They are heavenly bodies similar in nature. 2: They are more asteroids than meteoroids. 3: Asteroids are more mysterious than meteoroids. 4: They are heavenly bodies different in composition.

2

race

Wetlands are a very important type of what? * Forest land * Allow growth * Plants growth * Swamp * Storing water * District * Animals * Ecosystem

Ecosystem

qasc

There are three boxes, called DDD, EEE and JJJ. To the north of, behind and disconnected from box EEE is box JJJ. To the north of and behind box DDD there is box EEE. This box cover a midsize white dimond and a large green oval. This box has a midsize orange dimond. The midsize orange dimond is south of the midsize white dimond and is north of the large object. A tiny orange oval is in box JJJ.

Is any box to the north of all boxes? * No * Yes

No

spartun

Marnie Sleightholme was well chuffed when she got the chance to be carnival queen, and she couldn't give a shit if it was true what folk were saying about her only getting picked because she'd had her right arm ripped off. Ever since the accident, Deborah Bullock had been using twice as much make-up to disguise her rage. Marnie being picked as carnival queen had only made her pile it on even thicker. Deborah Bullock told anyone who would listen how it was a complete piss-take to give the job to a cripple. 'Imagine getting a wedding cake covered in frosty decorations and shit like that, but it's already got a big chunk bitten out of it. Well, that's exactly how it is.' Deborah Bullock had dreamed of being carnival queen since more or less the start of primary school. She used to tear their pictures out of the newspaper and dress up to look like them, and tell Marnie she never could because she was too fat and ugly even to pretend. It was Deborah Bullock's on-off boyfriend who'd been driving the car Marnie had been sitting in when it veered off the road and crashed into a tree halfway down Back South Lane. It was pointless trying to hide the truth. There was only one reason anybody went down Back South Lane at that time of night, and the flashing blue lights illuminated the exact location for the whole town to see. When Marnie came round in a hospital bed, the first face she saw was Deborah Bullock's. She felt an ache in her side and blinked her eyes. The room was bare and cold. There was an empty chair in the corner. Deborah Bullock slapped some cheap flowers down on the bed and leaned in. She smelled of talcum powder and nicotine. 'Do you want the good news or the bad news? The good news is you've finally lost some weight. The bad news is, they've chopped your right arm off. So you're still a fat bitch.'

What is likely true about Deborah?

She is prettier than marnie

quail

We have three blocks, A, B and C. Block B is below block C and to the left of block A. Block A contains three medium blue squares. Medium blue square number one is touching the bottom edge of this block. Medium blue square number two is below medium blue square number three.. Below medium blue square number two and medium blue square number three there is medium blue square number one. Block B contains two medium yellow squares. This block also contains one medium black square. This object is below medium yellow square number two. Below medium yellow square number two and the medium black square is medium yellow square number one. Block C has a medium yellow square.

Which object is below a medium yellow square? medium blue square number three or the thing that is touching the bottom edge of a block?

None of them

spartqa

There are three blocks, named HHH, LLL and KKK. A little purple pentagon and a medium red hexagon are in block LLL. Block LLL has a medium red pentagon. This block is disconnected from and block HHH is inside and touching block KKK with a large purple hexagon and a little grey hexagon. Block KKK is below and to the left-hand side of block LLL. A medium red pentagon is covered by this block.

Where is KKK regarding HHH? * below * dc * left * tpp * tppi * right * behind

tppi

spartun

WHat do cats get into when they are ripping things apart? - Dog's mouth - Floor - Garage - Trouble - Nature

Trouble

commonsenseqa

V is at D's 3 o'clock.

What is the relation of the agent V to the agent D? - overlap - lower-left - upper-left - upper-right - below - above - right - left - lower-right

right

stepgame

We have three blocks. We call them A, B and C. Block A is to the left of C and block C is above B. Block A has one big yellow triangle and one big blue circle. It also contains one medium blue square. The big blue circle is touching the bottom edge of this block. Above the big blue circle and the big yellow triangle is the medium blue square. The big yellow triangle is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is to the left of the big blue circle. Block B has a medium black square and a big black square. A small blue triangle is also in this block. The big black square is touching the right edge of this block. The small blue triangle is below and to the left of the big black square. This object is to the right of the medium black square. And block C has a medium black circle.

Which object is above a big black square? the medium black circle or the medium black square?

The medium black circle

spartqa

A letter starts with a greeting and ends with a closing. For each one, capitalize the first word and end with a comma. You should also capitalize proper nouns, such as Aunt Sue. Dear Aunt Sue, I'm glad you could come to my party, and thank you for the birthday gift. I could not have asked for a better one! Every time I see it, I think of you. With love, Rory

Which closing is correct for a letter? - Thank you, sue - Thank you, sue

Thank you, sue

scienceqa

Two boxes, named DDD and EEE exist in the image. Box DDD have a midsize white rectangle and a midsize green object. South of and touches a midsize orange rectangle there is another midsize white rectangle. Midsize white rectangle number two is covered by box DDD. The midsize orange rectangle is in box DDD. This thing is to the south of and the midsize green object touches midsize white rectangle number one. Box DDD is behind and disconnected from box EEE. Box EEE contains a midsize orange rectangle. A midsize white rectangle is covered by this box.

Is a box in front of any box? a. Yes b. No

a

spartun

There are three blocks, A, B and C. Block A is to the left of block C and it is above block B. Block A contains one medium black square. Block B has a medium black square. It also contains one medium blue square. The medium black square is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below the medium blue square. Block C contains one medium blue square and one medium yellow square. The medium blue square is below the medium yellow square.

Which object is to the right of a medium black square? the medium blue square that is in block B or the medium blue square that is in block C?

The medium blue square that is in block c

spartqa

G and E are vertical and G is below E. M presents lower right to D. P is to the left of H and below H at approximately a 45 degree angle. M is placed at the upper left of G. T is to the right and above P at an angle of about 45 degrees. T is to the right and above D at an angle of about 45 degrees.

What is the relation of the agent P to the agent H? A) lower-left B) lower-right C) right D) upper-left E) below F) left G) above H) upper-right I) overlap

A

stepgame

We have two blocks, A and B. Block A is to the left of B. Block A contains a small blue square and a big yellow square. A small black circle is touching the top edge of this block. A small yellow circle is to the left of and above the small blue square. The big yellow square is touching the right edge of this block. The small black circle is to the right of the yellow shape which is to the left of the small blue square. It is near to and above the big yellow square. The small blue square is to the left of the big yellow square. Block B has a medium blue circle. This block also has a medium yellow circle. To the right of and below the medium blue circle is the medium yellow circle.

What is to the left of the small blue square? a small yellow circle or a medium blue circle?

Small yellow circle

spartqa

To maintain your garbage disposal

Which of the following best matches the statement above? - Once a month grind about about a dozen ice cubes. the ice will sharpen your blades and eliminate any grease trapped in the drain. - Once a month grind about about a dozen small rocks. the rocks will sharpen your blades and eliminate any grease trapped in the drain.

Once a month grind about about a dozen ice cubes. the ice will sharpen your blades and eliminate any grease trapped in the drain.

piqa

I could nt file charges because neither one of us has custody . I eventually went up to Martinsburg to file a custy order and get her . I saw his car at work . So I went to his mom 's house .

Why is the narrator filing paperwork ? a. They want to punish a former lover . b. They want to punish their mom and her boyfriend . c. None of the above choices . d. They want to punish their mother .

a

cosmos

We have three blocks, A, B and C. Block C is below A. Block A is to the left of B. Block A contains a small blue circle. It also has one small black square. The small blue circle is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is to the left of and below the small black square. Block B has a medium blue circle. Below and to the left of a small black triangle there is the medium blue circle. Block C has one medium blue triangle.

What is below the shape that is touching the bottom edge of a block? a medium blue triangle or a small black square?

Medium blue triangle

spartqa

Change is natural part of language development.The words you like to use are probably a little different from those that your grandparents used when they were young.A study carried out by a British company found that the use of e-mail has had a bad influence on the standard of written English. According to the research,computer users today are too busy to hit the "shift" buttons on their keyboards----e-mails are often written in lower case,that is to say, with no capital letters for names or the beginning of sentences. Spelling mistakes are generally accepted even in formal e-mails.And nouns are often used as verbs (e.g. Please bookmarkthis site. ) With the development of the Internet,e-mail and mobile phone messages,a new language has developed within just a few years--we call it Weblish.The latest oxford EnglishDictionary has included many new words showing the changes in our communication culture. While some language experts are concerned about the future of English and want to do something,John Simpson,chief editor of the dictionary says,"The standards may be different now but it has certainly encouraged writing and communication,which means a faster development of language change.There are a large number of words that either come from the Internet or have been given new meanings by the Internet."

According to the research, people often write e-mails in lower case to _ . * be different * show kindness * make fun * save time

save time

race

There are two blocks. We call them A and B. Block A contains a medium blue triangle and a big yellow circle. Near to the medium blue triangle and the big yellow circle there is a big black triangle. Below block A is block B with one small blue triangle and a medium black circle in it. Below the medium black circle is the small blue triangle.

Which object is above a blue triangle? the big black triangle or the medium black circle?

Both of them

spartqa

inside photograph of a room with a red carpet. There is a wooden table and a wooden commode to the left. A bed to the right. Two red armchairs with a round table on the left at the back. Further curtains and a standard lamp .

Is the table to the right of the commode? * No * Yes

Yes

resq

It was already dark when an old man came to a small town. He found an inn and wanted to stay there for the night. After he had gone to his room, the owner said to his wife, "Look at his bag, dear. I'm sure there are lots of valuable things in it. I want to steal it when he is asleep." "No, no," said the woman. "He must look for his bag tomorrow morning. Then he'll take you before the judge." They thought and at last the woman had an idea. "We have forgetful grass," said the woman, "Why not put some into his food? If he has the food, he will forget to take his bag away." "How clever you are!" said the owner, "Don't forget it when you prepare supper for him." The old man had the food with the forgetful grass and went to bed. The next morning, when the owner got up, he found the door was open and the old man had left with his bag. He woke his wife up and said angrily, "What a fool! Your forgetful grass isn't useful at all." "No, no," said the woman. "I don't think so. He must forget something." "Oh, I've remembered!" The owner cried out suddenly, "He forgot..."

The owner and his wife wanted to _ . 1: hide the man's bag 2: get the man's bag 3: make the man pay them more 4: steal the man's money

1

race

A box named DDD contains a tiny white oval. A tiny white dimond is in this box. Box DDD contains another box called EEE. Box EEE contains a large green oval. A large green dimond is covered by this box. There is a box called JJJ. A tiny orange oval, a tiny orange dimond and a large green dimond are covered by box JJJ. In front of the large green dimond there is the tiny orange dimond. North of the tiny orange oval is the large green dimond.

What is the position of the large green dimond covered by box JJJ regarding the tiny orange dimond? * near * ec * po * left * tppi * behind * ntppi

behind

spartun

There is one block called HHH. This block contains a little grey star. Above and to the left-hand side of a grey pentagon is a medium grey star. This shape is below and to the left of the little grey star. The medium object is inside block HHH. The pentagon is within block HHH.

Do all blocks contain the medium shape? * No * Yes

Yes

spartun

What doesn't a phase change alter? a: Glaciers b: Our star c: Hormones d: Weight e: Temperature f: Warmth g: An object h: Trout

d

qasc

Computers can help many workers. They can also help thieves. There was one thief who worked in a bank of the United States. He paid for everything he needed by check . Then he told the computer not to take any money from his account for the checks he wrote. The bank's computer did what he said. And it did not take any money from his bank account. One day the computer broke down. People had to do the computer's work. They soon found out what was happening. Another thief, who worked for a bank saw people filling in deposit forms . Many of these people did not know their account numbers, so they wrote only their names on the forms. They left empty places for their account numbers. The thief wrote his own account number in this place. When the computer read these forms it looked only at the account numbers. It did not look at the customers' names. It paid the money on these deposit forms into the thief's account . Then there was the bank worker who told the bank computer to take ten cents off every customer's account each month and put it into his own account. For a long time the bank's customers did not notice that they were losing ten cents every month. But then someone did notice and told the bank. That was the end of that little game!

What can we infer from the passage? A) The computers in the bank will be changed to prevent money from being stolen. B) None of the thieves has been caught by the police up to now. C) A lot of money is missing from the bank of the United States each year. D) There will be no crimes in the bank any more since so many crimes have been found out.

B

race

The tragic death of celebrity Wang Bei has made people aware of the risks of cosmetic surgery, which is becoming increasingly popular. A survey on the reaction to Wang's death, conducted by Tencent, which runs China's most popular instant-messaging service, received more than 600,000 responses, as of press time Monday.Forty-one percent of respondents expressed sorrow over her death, saying, "It's a pity she died at such a young age." Some 31 percent said she should have been more cautious and less vain, while 10 percent were enraged at the hospital that conducted the surgery.The remaining 18 percent were indifferent. A common thread of online discussion is why someone considered beautiful was so dissatisfied with her looks.Some netizens said Wang was a victim of society's unrealistic ideal of beauty: double eyelids, an aquiline nose and the pointed chin typical of Western celebrities.Others said her death underscores the limits to which people will go to achieve fame and fortune.Young people, see cosmetic surgery as the key to wealth and love. "They want to improve their appearance to find better opportunities at work and in marriage," says Ding Xiaobang, a plastic surgeon with the Peking Union Medical College Hospital."We're living in a highly competitive society.People regard appearance as a weapon and a means of empowerment...Most of them tell me, 'I don't care how much I spend, just make me look beautiful'." In the past decade, Ding says he Has seen a growing number of patients, like Wang Bei, who are young and naturally good-looking.The surgeon attributes this trend to people becoming richer, the standards of beauty changing, competition and frustration. "Some are frustrated with life and use surgery as a way to try and recover," lie says. The surge in demand for plastic surgery has resulted in a rise in the number of unauthorized business establishments and surgeons conducting such procedures. Meanwhile, experts say, young and beautiful people who still seek plastic surgery need to address their self-awareness issues and be more accepting. "They've built their identity around the admiration of others and fail to establish a system to assess themselves," says Zhu Wenbo, a psychologist with Blue Bay Psychological Consulting Center in Chengdu."People's opinions always change, so this is not a reliable way to evaluate oneself."

Why is there such a trend of having medical cosmetic surgery according to Ding Xiaobang? * People become richer. * People suffer fierce competition and frustration now and then. * All of the above. * The standard the beauty always changes.

The standard the beauty always changes.

race

A strong argument uses valid reasoning and logic in support of a claim. When an argument or claim introduces irrelevant information or misrepresents the issues at hand, it may be committing a logical fallacy. Logical fallacies can hurt a writer's credibility and can lead readers to draw false conclusions. A logical fallacy may present irrelevant information: Fallacy | Description ad hominem | an attack against the person making the argument, rather than the argument itself appeal to nature | an argument that assumes the natural choice is always the best choice bandwagon fallacy | an argument that assumes the popular choice is always the best choice circular reasoning | an argument that supports a claim with the claim itself guilt by association | an unfair negative association with another person or group that is intended to discredit someone or something A logical fallacy may misrepresent the issues at hand: Fallacy | Description false causation | the assumption that because two things happened together, one caused the other false dichotomy | an argument that presents only two choices when more options exist hasty generalization | a broad claim based on too few observations slippery slope fallacy | the false assumption that a small first step will necessarily lead to extreme consequences straw man | a misrepresentation of an opponent's position that makes it easier to argue against

Which logical fallacy is used in the text? Carrie said there's no way Scotland's Loch Ness Monster is real, but she's not even Scottish, so there's no way she could really know. - Straw man: a misrepresentation of an opponent's position that makes it easier to argue against - Appeal to nature: the assumption that natural things are always good - Ad hominem: an attack against the person making the argument, rather than the argument itself

Ad hominem: an attack against the person making the argument, rather than the argument itself

scienceqa

A few years ago, pop poets such as Murray Lachlan Young began to set poetry to rock music with some surprising results. People thought that poetry was the new rock 'n' roll. However, despite the brief popularity of a few pop poets, poetry and pop music didn't seem to mix. But are they really so different? If you look back at the origins of poetry, there is a strong connection between poems and popular music. In Greek mythology, for example, the muse Erato is pictured with a lyre in her hand, and looks just like the ancestor of the modern rock star with his electric guitar. In addition, the poets Shelley and Byron were as famous in the nineteenth century as the pop stars of today. But despite their common origins, there are many differences between poetry and pop music. Pop songs are always written for a public performance, whereas poetry often isn't. And the lyrics in pop songs sometimes have less rhythm than those in poetry. This is because the music provides the rhythm rather than the words. Pop lyrics are also simpler and often keep on saying the same thing. This repetition works well in a performance and means that pop songs are easier for people to sing and learn by heart. Both songs and poems tell a story or talk about feelings. Songs in particular deal with the different stages in a relationship, such as falling in love or breaking up. The words and ideas in songs are usually easier to understand than those in "serious" poetry. However, talented performers like Paul McCartney, or newer stars like Robbe Williams, often give simple songs more expression when they perform them. And some of the best lines from pop lyrics are as beautiful as poetry. So although pop music and poetry have many differences, they do have one important thing in common: the power to make us think about how we feel.

What did Murray Lachlan Young do a few years ago? A) He surprised people with his beautiful style of writing. B) He wrote beautiful music for some famous poems. C) He had poems and rock music combined. D) He invented a new kind of poem for his fans.

A

race

There is an English saying that goes,"he who laughs last,laughs the hardest."High School Musical star Zac Efron is laughing a lot these days. As a young boy,Efron was _ in school because he was always the smallest in his class and teased because he had a big space between his teeth. In sixth grade,Efron's basketball team made it to the league championships. In double overtime ,with three seconds left,he rebounded the ball and passed it--to the wrong team! They scored and his team lost the game. But history, as they say, is a thing of the past. Now at 21,Efron is one of People magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People,appears on the cover of Entertainment Weekly,Hollywood's most influential magazine,and is traveling the world promoting the third High School Musical film. Director Adam Shankman described Efron as "arguably the biggest teen star in America right now."Simply geogle"Zac Efron"and you get more than 14 million responses. Yes,it seems Efron has a lot to smile about these days. Efron was born and raised in California. He took school seriously. According to Efron, "he would go mad if he got a B and not an A in school, and that he was a class clown."It was his father who encouraged him to act. He took part in school performances and with a local theater group. He also took singing lessons. He graduated high school in 2006 and was accepted at the University of Southern California to study film. But he postponed it-why study movies when you can star in them. Now he has signed on to star in the romantic comedy Seventeen Again and to play in the remake of the hugely popular movie,Footloose.Efron is also earning more than $3 million for his role in High School Musical 3.Not bad for a 21-year-old. But Efron still remembers those bullies . "You always have to remember that bullies want to bring you down because you have something that they admire,"Efron said."Also,when you get made fun of, when people point out your weaknesses, it's an opportunity for you to rise above". Efron has risen all the way to the top of the movie business.And he can now laugh all the way to the bank.

What's the reaction of Efron to those bullies? a. Taking no notice of it. b. Regarding it as a motivation to move on. c. Fighting back immediately. d. Finding opportunities to fight back..

d

race

October 15, 1970 was declared International White Cane Safety Day (IWCSD) for the first time by the President of the International Federation of the Blind (IFB). This date was adopted at the first convention of the IFB, held in Colombo on October 4, 1969. The object of _ is to enable the general public to have a better understanding of blindness and visual handicap, and to make people more aware of the white cane as a mobility aid. Peguilly d'Herbemont was born on 25th June 1888 into an old French noble family of the same name. In her youth she led the conventional and protected existence, lack of great activity, of a girl from a "good family", an existence reminding of the life of the aristocracy before the French Revolution. She never visited a public school, but was educated by German and English governesses and nuns. Her movements were restricted and were mainly confined to the family positions in Paris and Belgium, but she spent most of her time at the castle of Charmois not far from Verdun. In the process of helping individual blind people across the road, Peguilly d'Herbemont was made aware by narrow scrapes which almost led to accidents, of the dangerous situation of the visually impaired brought about by the steadily increasing traffic on the roads. She first spoke about measures to protect the blind against street hazards to her mother in 1930, but she was of the opinion that it was unfit for a lady of good society to create a public outcry and advised her to stick to the transcription of books, a popular pastime of ladies of rank at the time. But the idea did not leave her. The urgent wish to encourage the integration of the blind into society by providing them with a means of moving about more freely without endangering others, and at the same time attracting the attention of passers-by ready to offer assistance, caused her to take the unusual step of writing to the editor of the Paris daily Echo de Paris in which she suggested issuing the blind of the Paris region with white sticks similar to those used by the traffic police. The editor took up the idea, published it in November 1930 and saw to it that the relevant authorities acted with atypical speed. Thus it was that the white cane received official backing, and on 7th February 1931.

_ gave her the white cane idea. a. The accident she had when helping blind people across the road b. Her concern about the dangerous situation for the blind caused by the increasing traffic c. The scrapes she got when crossing the road d. Her urgent wish to integrate into society together with the blind

a

race

Two blocks, named HHH and LLL exist. Block LLL is disconnected from, farther from and to the east of block HHH. Block HHH with a little red pentagon is to the south of this block. A medium purple star is inside and touching and a large grey pentagon is in block HHH. Block LLL covers a medium red hexagon.

Where is LLL relative to the little red pentagon? * dc * above * right * front * ntppi * po * near

right

spartun

I eventually went to ICA again with program people , and tried to make friends , which I think I did . Afterward , a few of us went to a pub for some food and drinks . They went out to another place afterwards , which I started going out with them toward , but then told them I was going off to a gay bar ...... which I did , by myself .

Why would the narrator go to the bar by themselves ? * They were looking to get some quiet time . * They were looking to think alone . * They were looking to find a date . * None of the above choices .

They were looking to find a date .

cosmos

What tool is best to cut a stencil from an image on a computer? * The brother dcp-l2550dw will allow you to set cut size and use different materials for your stencil. * The silhouette will allow you to set cut size and use different materials for your stencil.

The silhouette will allow you to set cut size and use different materials for your stencil.

piqa

Two blocks, named AAA and BBB exist in the image. A medium blue circle and a medium yellow triangle are within block AAA. The medium yellow triangle is behind and a small black square is to the north of the medium blue circle. Block AAA covers the small black square. This block contains a small black circle. Behind, disconnected from and far from this block is block BBB. A big black square is within this block. Block BBB covers a big blue square. The big blue square is north of the big black square.

Are all blocks away from the small black circle? 1] No 2] Yes

1

spartun

There are two blocks, called AAA and BBB. A yellow circle is in block AAA. Block AAA has a small black square. Behind this block there is block BBB with a big black triangle. Disconnected from this block is block AAA. A small blue square and a medium blue triangle are within block BBB. Behind the big shape there is the medium blue triangle.

Where is the medium blue triangle regarding the circle? - tppi - far - near - ntppi - below - behind - left

behind

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Bluebirds looking secretly from nest boxes. Tadpoles swimming in a pond. Tiger swallowtails flying quickly around a butterfly bush. And over here, a class of students watching it all. A field trip to a nature center? No, it's a schoolyard. With some work on your part, it could even be your schoolyard. Interested in building a schoolyard habitat? Here's how to get started. Gather a Team Students can do a lot on their own, but you'll need adults for a project this big. Get teachers, parents, and even the headmaster interested. Don't forget the maintenance staff--they know more about your school's yard than anyone else and can give you lots of help. Also, ask around your neighborhood for gardeners, naturalists, and others willing to give advice. Map Your Site Which part of the schoolyard can you turn into a habitat? Is there an unused corner of the playground? Part of a lawn or field you could let go wild? You'll need to make a map of the area showing what's there now. Then you can figure out how you want to change it. For that, you need a plan. Plan a Habitat Here's what you'll need to make your area attractive to wildlife. Food: Plant flowers, bushes, and trees. These provide seeds, berries, leaves, flowers, and sweet liquids. And all of these feed birds, and insects. You can also add some feeders for squirrels and birds. Where possible, stick with native plants--wild plants that grow naturally in your area. They need less care, which means less work for you. Water: A small pond, birdbath, or even a shallow dish of clean water in the ground will attract birds. Other small animals like insects may visit as well. Shelter: Bushes and trees make great escapes for birds. Tall grass and "weeds" are home to grasshoppers, garter snakes, and some ground-nesting birds. You can also add stone piles and brush piles. Places to Raise Young: Butterflies need special plants to lay their eggs on. Frogs and toads lay eggs only in shallow water. Many birds use birdhouses; others nest in trees and bushes. In fact, nearly all your shelters may become homes for wild young. Put It on Paper Using the map you made of your area, draw in the changes you want to make. Mark where the plants, nest boxes, and other items will go. Remember, this is a long-term plan--you don't have to do everything this spring. Maybe you could put up a few birdhouses and plant some butterfly bushes now and save the trees and bushes for next year. Even a small start is a big step for wildlife. Reach for Resources To make the habitat happen, you'll need lots of plants, seeds, and other supplies. You'll also need to buy or borrow tools and maybe even some heavy equipment. Now's the time to reach out for donations. Start by asking your parent-teacher organization. Then go to garden clubs, garden stores (they might give you a discount), local government agencies, and businesses. If they can't donate supplies or money, ask if they can donate workers! The workers can help build the habitat. You'll also need people to help maintain it. Some schools ask their students' families to take turns during the summer. Each family maintains the habitat for a couple of weeks. Build Your Design Now you can dig in. Set a date, and get growing!

How has the author organized the article? * By giving step-by-step instructions. * By listing facts, from most to least important. * By listing both sides of an argument. * By telling a story, from beginning to end.

By giving step-by-step instructions.

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Sure,you've watched extreme pet sports on Animal Planet. But did you know that there's a whole world of athletic activities for dogs right in our area? There are some reasons for considering taking part in such activities. Such sports strengthen the close feelings between dog and owner,and also benefit your pup's body and mind." Dogs that are tied with chains often have behavioral problems," says Lee Morgan. "They love to go out and play as much as we do." Of course,many of these sports require some amount of practice,and some breeds are simply better at certain activities than others .But all dogs can participate in the following games. Frisbee Dogs This sport requires you to throw as many Frisbees as your dog can catch in a 60second time period. The further out your dog catches the Frisbee,the more points you rack up. Extra points are awarded if your pet catches the Frisbee while it's still in the air. Mid Atlantic Disc Dogs (MADDogs) hosts local competitions and offers informal instruction in local parks or even in people's backyards. Flyball Dogs The sport has been around since 1970s.Flyball is a relay race with four dogs in a team. Each must jump four hurdles spaced with 10 feet apart and then land on a springloaded box that shoots out a tennis ball. The dog must then catch the ball and run back over the four hurdles. Once that's done,the next dog can go. The first team that successfully completes the course wins the competition. There are a number of local teams,including 4 Dog Night,which holds classes for beginners and intermediate players and is always looking for new team members. The Beltway Bandits is another team,based in Leesburg,that hosts private classes and competitions.

From Flyball Dogs,we know that _ . 1. a long race with four hurdles spaced 10 feet apart by a dog 2. it is a relay race with four hurdles done by four dogs in a team 3. the 4 Dog Night is the best local team which has won many games 4. the dog which can catch the ball and run back over the four hurdles wins

1

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We have one block called AAA. This block covers a medium black square and has a medium blue thing. To the north of the medium black square is a medium yellow square. The yellow thing is inside block AAA. Another medium black square is inside block AAA. The medium blue thing is to the north of and medium black square number one touches the yellow shape. To the north of and touches the medium yellow square is medium black square number two. The blue thing is to the north of and medium black square number one is to the south of this object.

What is the position of medium black square number two relative to the blue object? * below * tppi * dc * far * po * front * tpp

below

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Movie Extras Would you mind lying in a coffin ? Would you shave your head? Are you willing to take out your false teeth? These are just a few of the questions Anne Marie Stewart and her staff sometimes ask the "talent" who serve as non-speaking "extras" in special films, television series, and made-for-TV movies produced in Toronto. Of course, the majority of extra calls are for more ordinary people, and Stewart has a list of about 650 registered extras. Crowd scenes, which are common, call for everyday people of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, and sizes. Over at Movie People, last-minute requests are not unusual. "We got a request once for an entire brass band of 30 people. They wanted it within the hour," said manager Yvonne McCartney. Another time, the company got a last-minute request for a newborn baby. "We found a baby that was three weeks premature," said Jonathan Aiken, an owner of the company. Then there was the worried call from a casting director whose "Star" got doggone stubborn one day and decided to just lie down and not work. The director needed a replacement dog, fast. "We got them two in one hour." said Aiken. "It was a matter of good connections and fast phone work." The eight phone lines needed to make 350 to 400 calls a day are one of Movie People's major expenses. Phone lines are the only way to stay in touch with casting directors and extras; but the latter are a group not necessarily interested in a long-term relationship. Most extra jobs pay only $7 an hour (with a six-hour minimum), while most agencies charge an annual $75 registration fee and get 10 to 15 per cent of extras' earnings. It's no wonder that the _ rate is fairly high. Some people who are between jobs do extra work as a temporary measure, said McCartney. But professionals, such as lawyers, also do the work because it's interesting. Others with flexible jobs have a desire to do something different. Some homemakers want to get out of the house and onto a movie set. Money's not the motivating reason. "One of the first things I say to people who walk in and ask about being an extra is, 'You have to be available,' "said a person at Karen Clifton Agency. Inc. "The next thing I say is, 'You can't make a living at this.' "

What kind of people are movie extras? - Casting directors. - Non-professional movie actors. - TV series makers. - Agents for movie stars.

TV series makers.

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How do you get a dead fish out of a tank.

Which of the following best matches the statement above? 1. Use a netted tank scoop, dip it in the filter, and fish out the body. 2. Use a netted tank scoop, dip it in the water, and fish out the body.

2

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It seems I may have a bacteria in my stomach , and today I had to have a biopsy done to check for it . The following is an account of my day . I was worried about having the scope put in because I have a very strong gag reflex . Turns out I was worried for no reason .

What may happen when i was worried a] I was calmed down by the doctors b] None of the above choices . c] I had to take a sleeping pill d] I went through a massage

a

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Hanley Ramirez once rubbed me the wrong way . He was thought of as an arrogant womanizer , but now I can see the good in him as a player and as a person and ca n't imagine the Marlins with out him . Cody Ross was a nobody that only struck out and had occasional " hot " streaks .

What best describe 's these people ? - Baseball players - Football players - None of the above choices . - Hockey players

Baseball players

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Z and W are parallel, and Z is on top of W.

What is the relation of the agent W to the agent Z? - left - overlap - right - lower-right - above - upper-right - below - lower-left - upper-left

below

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A lot of people think that volcanoes may only exist in tall mountains that tower above us, but a lot of volcanoes 1. Fall into the oceans 2. Are water leaking volcanoes 3. Erupt into the sea 4. Are found and erupt beneath the water

4

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A little purple star and a little purple hexagon are in a block called HHH. Block HHH has a medium red pentagon which is east of a medium grey pentagon and is near to the little purple star. To the south of the little purple hexagon there is this thing. To the north of the medium grey pentagon is the little purple star. Block HHH has the medium grey pentagon. To the west of the object which was east of the medium grey pentagon there is the little purple hexagon. We have a block called LLL. Block LLL has a large red star which is to the west of a medium grey hexagon. The medium grey hexagon is covered by block LLL. A large red hexagon is covered by block LLL. West of a little grey hexagon there is the medium grey hexagon. Block LLL covers the little grey hexagon.

What is the position of the medium grey pentagon relative to the medium red pentagon? * above * left * far * ec * po * near * front

left

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There exist three boxes, named one, two and three. Box two is covered by and box one covers box three. Box two have a medium orange apple, a medium yellow apple and a medium green apple. The medium green apple and another medium orange apple are to the south of the medium orange apple.The medium yellow apple are north of medium orange apple number one and the medium green apple. South of the medium green apple is medium orange apple number two. Medium orange apple number two is covered by box two.

Are all orange fruits within all boxes? A) Yes B) No

B

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In today's world many people seem to be hungry for money. Some of them even lose their lives for it. Money does have its most useful effect on the poor,but once a person has a rich life,a lot more money doesn't mean more happiness. If money was everything,all millionaires would have true love, true friendship,good health and a long life. However,this is not always true. Nothing else is more pleasant than the three words which are "I love you". But can love be bought?I'm afraid not. Love means to give,not to take. To every person,health and long life are probably the most precious things. Well,can health and a long life be bought with money?The answer is "No". Of all the longest living people in the world, few of them are millionaires. True friendship can't be bought either. In a word,Where money is worshiped ,money can cause brothers to quarrel,lovers to hate,strangers to fight and so on. No matter how much money you have,it is still not enough to make you a happy person if you have no one to laugh with,no one to cry for.

In fact, many millionaires _ . a: have true love b: have true friendship c: have good health d: die earlier

b

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Prince Charles yesterday pledged to reduce the royal impact on the environment through sweeping changes to his personal lifestyle and official schedule. The prince will replace carbon-heavy private jets and helicopters with scheduled flights and train services. The move came as Prince Charles urged business leaders to publish the environmental pact of their activities. He said, "Few accountants and business decision-makers ask, 'How much of our critical natural resource is left? How many miles of polar ice cap has our business helped melt this year? By how many inches have we raised sea levels? How many species have we put at risk? How many homes will be flooded , how many people will die of thirst or starvation because of our activities?' These are not comfortable questions, but, by God, they need to be asked. " He added, "At the moment these costs do not appear in anyone's books...Yet they are real, they are incurred now and in a ly short time, the damage being caused may be beyond remedy. "He said the world was "running up _ in history, but with little or no thought for how the bill will ever be paid. '' Flanked by the prime minister and business and community leaders at St James's Palace, the prince said his new"accounting for sustainability" project would give consumers the power to choose products that caused less damage to the planet* Duchy Originals, the prince's food company, is taking steps to work out how much carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas are emitted in growing, processing and distributing its products. The changes to the prince's travel arrangements announced yesterday are part of a wider review of the carbon footprint associated with activities at all three of his residences:Clarence House in London, Highgrove and Birkhall on the Balmorals estate, as well as the activities of his 21 personal and 1 0 5 full-time staff . Measures include a review of electricity use, commuter and other staff travel and are intended to identify further reductions in carbon dioxide emissions. The review will report in June, when Clarence House will announce annual targets to reduce carbon emissions.

In response to Prince Charles' calls, Duchy Originals will_. a] make as much green food as possible b] continue its greenhouse gas emission c] figure out its greenhouse gas emission d] cut down its cost

c

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When washing clothes what do you get when the cycle is complete and thus need the second tumbling machine for? - Wet clothes - Fold - Wear out - Get wet - Torn

Wet clothes

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In what way do viruses not proliferate? * Adding heat * At or near the margins * They may not survive. * Dry conditions * Heat or cold * By indirect light * Localized damage * Binary division

Binary division

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In much society, there is often greater acceptance of light skin than dark skin; Light skin may be seen as a mark of beauty, intelligence and success. These beliefs can lead to social pressures even within the same group, if some members are darker than others. The result is that skin lightening has become very common across Africa, Asia and other areas of the world and more people with dark skin are using skin-lighting products, even if it means they may face health risks. They believe that having whiter skin will improve the quality of their lives. Many people think they will have a better family. Or they want to look like what their society generally considers beautiful. Some beauty care products and soaps contain chemicals that make skin lighter. However, some of the chemicals are extremely dangerous. The chemicals in the products block and break down the natural barrier to protect against sunlight. Then the skin can become thick and discolored. Usually the person will use more of the product in an effort to correct the problem, which just makes things even worse. Doctor Ly says some chemicals are so dangerous that they may lead to blackened fingernails, infections and serious skin damage. And these are not the only problems. Experts say some people who change their skin color suffer emotional damage. They feel regretful and sad. They feel that instead of risking their health, they should have learned to live and accept their skin color as it was.

What's the result of the wrong understanding of darker skin? - People with darker skin try to protect themselves against social pressures. - People with darker skin try to marry people with light skin. - Many people with dark skin try to make their skin whiter. - Many people with whiter skin live a better life than others.

People with darker skin try to protect themselves against social pressures.

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I picked him up with my chopsticks that I keep for maintenance in his tank . I could see that unique spark of life in his eyes was gone . Those eyes that looked at me through the tank were now just dead bulbs .

what did the narrator pick up with their chopsticks ? 1. The narrator picked up the fish on their plate with chopsticks . 2. The narrator picked up their pet fish with chopsticks . 3. None of the above choices . 4. The narrator picked up the fish eyes in their soup with chopsticks .

2

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Supervision is the regulation and restriction of the microeconomic subject by the government in order to achieve certain public policy objectives under the market economy. It is mainly through the entry, exit, qualification, price, and related to national health and life safety of the subject of specific industries and microeconomic activities. , Sustainable development and other activities to monitor and manage to achieve.

According to the above definitions, which of the following are under the supervision of the government? - Farmers adjust the types of crops they grow based on market forecasts - Food produced by a food factory may contain harmful substances that exceed standards - A home appliance company raised the sales price of its products - Some residents use government guarantees to buy stocks

Food produced by a food factory may contain harmful substances that exceed standards

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How can I keep ants out of a pet food bowl? * Cut tubing in half and surround the bowl making a moat. fill tubing with water. * Cut tubing in half and surround the bowl making a moat. fill tubing with sand.

Cut tubing in half and surround the bowl making a moat. fill tubing with water.

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Mr. Drake hurried into the trailer, and Ethorne, Gwenny, Johnny Tepes, and I looked up as Mrs. DeLyon followed him. He looked at me. "Where would Digger go?" I shrugged and blinked. The question made no sense; Digger would not go anywhere. When he slept, he slept for ten hours. You could toss him around like a sack of potatoes, and he would not wake up. With one exception. "Bathroom?" Mrs. DeLyon shook her head. "No." Mr. Drake said, "And he's not in any of the beds. We looked in all three." Mrs. DeLyon said, "And under them. And I called for him. He wouldn't hide from me, would he?" I shook my head. Ethorne got up, went to the door, and shouted, "Digger! Where is you, Digger-boy? You don't need to hide no more. Everything's fine now!" The dogs barked in response, but no person answered. Mrs. DeLyon said, "Call Dr. Lamont. Maybe Susan put him in the backseat and forgot to tell us." Mr. Drake's voice held as little hope for that as Mrs. DeLyon's, but he said, "All right." Mrs. DeLyon said, "We'll get Chris to bed in the meantime." "I'm in charge," I said. Ethorne said, "When there's nothing you can do, you might as well sleep. Save your strength for when you need it." Mrs. DeLyon said, "Don't worry. At least one of us will stay in the trailer until your folks get back." Gwenny said, "C'mon, boyfriend. I'll see you to your bed." I said, "I can go by myself." Gwenny looked at Mrs. DeLyon, then at Johnny Tepes. "Well, that's a blow to a girl's ego." They smiled without much humor, and Mr. Drake hung up the phone. Ethorne said, "What is it?" Mr. Drake said, "Let's get Chris to bed first." I stood and went to the door. "G'night."

What is probably Digger's age?

He is a young boy.

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How do I get my white underwear extra white? a. Wash them with bleach in a separate all white load. b. Wash them with color guard in a separate all white load.

a

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Volcanoes, have a - Esophagus - Camels - Emotional experience - Cigarettes

Esophagus

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I'm a speed reader. Have been since I was a teen. Mother worked for the continuing education department of a university, and they were offering a class on speed reading and needed one more person to fill out the class. I became that one person. The class met for only an hour or two for a few weeks, but when the goal of a class is speed, you don't need to meet for long. The instructor said to make our eyes go across the lines of words as fast as they could and not to be concerned about what the words meant. I read Animal Farm in 10 ten minutes. Cover to cover. The instructor asked what the book was about. I said I didn't know, but if I had to guess I'd say it was about animals on a farm. He looked displeased. I've been speed reading ever since. I can't stop and I can't slow down. Today, for example, I plan on reading Churchill's History of the English Speaking Peoples over lunch. I hope it's more memorable than Animal Farm. As a result of all this speed-reading, I often experience a delay between what I think I read and what something actually says. The other day I passed by a mall with a large sign that said "Auto Theft Sale". I thought how efficient it was for auto thieves to simply sell all the stole cars in a big tent at the mall. A half-mile later it dawned on me that the sign had said "Auto Tent Sale". Every time I drive through a construction zone, I gasp . The sign says: "Hit a Worker $10, 000 (about 62,000 yuan)." It reads like they're offering a reward. Of course, it's not an offer. It's just that my eyes rarely take in the last line that says, "Fine." It's a $10, 000 fine if you hit a worker. Someone really needs to rephrase that one. Speed reading has bitten me on the backside more than once. Especially as a writer. Just ask any of my editors.

What left the instructor unsatisfied in the class? A] All the class actually failed to follow his advice. B] The author read fast but didn't get the main idea of the book. C] It took the author ten minutes to complete Animal Farm. D] The class was only an hour or two for a few weeks.

B

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A medium blue square and a medium yellow square are within a block called AAA. Block AAA contains a medium black square. Another medium blue square is covered by this block. Medium blue square number one is to the north of and the medium black square is to the south of the yellow object. South of the medium black square there is medium blue square number two. North of this shape is the yellow thing. To the north of, disconnected from and farther from another block called BBB is block AAA. Block BBB contains a medium black square which touches a medium blue square. The medium blue square is covered by block BBB. Block BBB contains another medium blue square.

Is AAA disconnected from a medium black square? 1: Yes 2: No

1

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There is one block called AAA. This block has a medium blue square and covers another medium blue square. Medium blue square number one and another medium blue square are above a medium black square which is inside this block.Medium blue square number two touches the black object. Medium blue square number three is within block AAA. The black thing is above medium blue square number two and touches this thing. Medium blue square number three is under medium blue square number one. Under this object there is the thing which touches the black thing.

Does the black thing touch medium blue square number two? a) No b) Yes

b

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A pet with flippers is sometimes kept in a a] Folding metal crate with door b] Cushioned pad with round opening c] Bean-shaped container with fake tree d] Cage with wheel and tubes

c

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Isn't it cool to surf in summer? You catch a wave and enjoy the ride. Surfing is not only our favorite sport, though. A group of penguins enjoy the sport as much as we do. And they show their excitement and skills in the new animated film --Surf`s Up, which came out on June 6, in the US. Cody loves the sport. Cody's idol is Big Z, a great penguin surfing king. Cody doesn't like his brother and his mother who are not supportive. He really wants to get away. Cody believes that winning a surfing competition will bring him admiration and respect. When Mikey Abromowitz, a talent scout , comes to Antarctica to look for talented penguins for a surfing competition, Cody's really excited, but during his show there are no waves and he _ . But he knows he can't give up. He runs after Mikey's whale and begs until Mikey agrees to take him. There Cody meets Lani, the island's beautiful lifeguard, as well as his main rival , the surfing champion Evans. The cocky Evans shows no respect for Big Z, which makes Cody angry. For this, he challenges Evans to a surfing match, only to suffer a terrible defeat. Lani takes Cody to the island doctor. As they spend time together, Cody realizes that this doctor is really Big Z himself. When he learns this, Cody begs him to train him and make him a better surfer. Cody begins to find his own way. Cody improves his skills with the help of Big Z and discovers that a true winner isn't always the one who comes in first.

Which of the following statements about Cody is NOT true? a) He gets along well with his brother and his mother. b) He likes surfing and lives in Antarctica. c) He thinks winning will win him the respect of others at first. d) He is defeated by Evans in a surfing match.

c

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I was off to go back to work one evening and my two children were busy sewing things on the sewing machine. My 11yearold daughter was, in the midst of her project, going to help her older brother in making a little cushion . I left, and in a few hours returned to find a mess in the kitchen, front room, and both children sitting in front of the television. Having had a long day, I was very short with my greeting to them and then I noticed the material my daughter had used. It had been bought to make a baby blanket, and now had chunks cut out of almost every piece of cloth. Not stopping to listen, I _ at the children and explained how angry I was at what had been done. My daughter listened to me sheepishly, not trying to defend herself at all, but the pain could be seen written across her face. She went back to her room quietly, and spent some time in there alone before she came out to say good night and once again apologize for the mistake she had made. A few hours later, as I was preparing to go to bed, there on my bed lay a beautiful, little cushion made out of the forbidden cloth, with the words"I LOVE MOM". Alongside it was a note apologizing again, and the innocence in which she had taken the cloth. To this day, I still get tears in my eyes when I think of how I reacted and still feel the pain of my actions. It was I who then sheepishly went to her and apologized for my actions. I display with great pride the cushion on my bed, and use it as a reminder that nothing in this world is greater than a child's love.

Why was the author angry with her daughter? a. The house was in a mess. b. She was tired from work. c. Her daughter used the material wrongly. d. Her daughter watched too much TV.

d

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U is at the bottom and B is on the top. W and P are parallel, and W on the right of P. S is on the same horizontal plane directly right to B. N is to the right of O. U is to the left of O horizontally. R is to the right of S and is on the same horizontal plane. W is above X and to the right of X. X presents below N.

What is the relation of the agent S to the agent N? a] lower-left b] right c] upper-left d] below e] overlap f] left g] above h] lower-right i] upper-right

c

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Which of the following best matches the statement above? a: Provides shades for nature b: Provides beauty for nature

b

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One day Einstein was walking in the street in New York. His friend met him and said to him, "Einstein, you should buy a new coat. Look, how old your coat is!" But Einstein answered, "It doesn't matter. Nobody knows me here." After a few years Einstein became a famous scientist. But he still wore the old coat. His friend met him again and asked him to buy a new one. But Einstein said, "I needn't buy a new one. Everyone knows me here."

Einstein was _ scientist. A] a Chinese B] an English C] an American D] a Japanese

C

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G is there and X is at the 10 position of a clock face. O and Q are both there with the object O above the object Q. J is to the bottom-left of G. S is diagonally to the upper right of Z. O and J are both there with the object O is to the left of object J. S is above X at 2 o'clock.

What is the relation of the agent S to the agent O? A. right B. above C. upper-left D. lower-right E. below F. left G. overlap H. lower-left I. upper-right

I

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Matter is made of very small particles called atoms. Atoms can be linked together by chemical bonds. When two or more atoms link together, they form a molecule. In a chemical change, the chemical bonds in the molecules break. The atoms then link together to form different molecules. The types of molecules in matter before and after a chemical change are always different. Some chemical changes are caused by heating or cooling. For example, burning a piece of paper is a chemical change caused by heating. As paper burns, paper molecules react with oxygen molecules in the air. This reaction breaks the chemical bonds in the molecules. The atoms then link together in a different way to form different molecules. For example, carbon dioxide molecules are formed when paper burns. In a physical change, chemical bonds do not break. The types of molecules in matter before and after a physical change are always the same. A change of state is a type of physical change. Changes of state can be caused by heating or cooling. For example, water vaporizing is a physical change that can be caused by heating. Liquid water and water vapor are made of the same type of matter: water. The law of conservation of mass says that all physical and chemical changes conserve mass. Conserve means to keep the same. So, the total mass before a physical or chemical change is equal to the total mass after the change.

What do these two changes have in common? your breath becoming visible on a cold day mixing sand and gravel - Both are caused by heating. - Both are only physical changes. - Both are caused by cooling. - Both are chemical changes.

Both are only physical changes.

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Recently I spoke to some of my students about what they wanted to do after they graduated, and what kind of job prospects they thought they had. Given that I teach students who are training to be doctors, I was surprised to find that most thought that they would not be able to get the jobs they wanted without "outside help". "What kind of help is that?" I asked, expecting them to tell me that they would need a relative or family friend to help them out. "Surgery ", one replied. I was pretty alarmed by that response. It seems that the graduates of today are increasingly willing to go under the knife to get ahead of others when it comes to getting a job. One girl told me that she was considering surgery to increase her height. "They break your legs, put in special extending screws, and slowly expand the gap between the two ends of the bone as it regrows, you can get at least 5cm taller!" At that point, I was shocked. I am short, I can't deny that, but I don't think I would put myself through months of agony just to be a few centimeters taller. I don't even bother to wear shoes with thick soles, as I'm not trying to hide the fact that I am just not tall! It seems to me that there is a trend toward wanting "perfection", and that is an ideal that just does not exist in reality. No one is born perfect, yet magazines, TV shows and movies present images of thin, tall, beautiful people as being the norm. Advertisements for slimming aids, beauty treatments and cosmetic surgery clinics fill the pages of newspapers, further creating an idea that "perfection" is a requirement, and that it must be purchased, no matter what the cost. In my opinion, skills, rather than appearance, should determine how successful a person is in his chosen career.

Many graduates today turn to cosmetic surgery to _ . a: marry a better man\woman b: get an advantage over others in job-hunt c: attract more admirers d: become a model

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When you are little, the whole world feels like a big playground. I was living in Conyers, Georgia the summer it all happened. I was a second grader, but my best friend Stephanie was only in the first grade. Both of our parents were at work and most of the time they let us go our own way. It was a hot afternoon and we decided to have an adventure in Stephanie's basement. As I opened the basement door, before us lay the biggest room, full of amazing things like guns, dolls, and old clothes. I ran downstairs, and spotted red steel can. It was paint. I looked beyond it and there lay even more paint in bright color1s like purple, orange, blue and green. "Stephanie, I just found us a project for the day. Get some paintbrushes. We are fixing to paint." She screamed with excitement as I told her of my secret plans and immediately we got to work. We gathered all the brushes we could find and moved all of our materials to my yard. There on the road in front of my house, we painted bit stripes of color1s across the pavement . Stripe by stripe, our color1s turned into a beautiful rainbow. It was fantastic! The sun was starting to sink. I saw a car in the distance and jumped up as I recognized the car. It was my mother. I couldn't wait to show her my masterpiece. The car pulled slowly into the driveway and from the look on my mother's face, I could tell that I was in deep trouble. My mother shut the car door and walked towards me. Her eyes glaring, she shouted, "What in the world were you thinking? I understood when you made castles out of leaves, and climbed the neighbors' trees, but this! Come inside right now!" I stood there glaring hack at her for a minute, angry because she had insulted my art. "Now go clean it up!" Mother and I began cleaning the road. Tears ran down my cheeks as I saw my beautiful rainbow turn into black cement. Though years have now passed, I still wonder where my rainbow has gone. I wonder if, maybe when I get older, I can find my rainbow and never have to brush it away. I guess we all need sort of rainbow to brighten our lives from time to time and to keep our hopes and dreams color1ful.

What did the writer want to do when his mother came home? * To put the materials back in the yard. * . To prevent her from seeing his painting. * To show his artwork to her * To introduce Stephanie to her.

. To prevent her from seeing his painting.

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