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Why are shoppers charged a fivecent tax for buying shopping bags? | To collect money for an environmental project. | To clean a local lake that has been polluted.
To get enough money for the green roof project.
To prevent shoppers from using reusable bags. |
According to the passage, which of the following names are better? | Ruth and Joshua. | Pauline and Frank.
Richard and Stuart.
Joshua and Ben. |
What will the person say if he feels sorry for what he has said? | I really put my foot in my mouth this time. | Do not bad mouth me.
Stop mouthing off.
Do not put words in my mouth. |
What do you think the author would most probably be? | A professor. | A conductor.
A news reporter,
An accountant. |
On which days did the tourists spend most of their time on the boat? | Monday and Wednesday | Tuesday and Wednesday
Wednesday and Wednesday
Monday and Tuesday |
Which of the following about the new elements is NOT true? | They are widely used in our daily lives. | They are heavy metals.
They were made in labs.
They can't be found in nature. |
What sight did they see in Italty? | Leaning Tower of Pisa | Beach
pasta and pizza
Eiffel Tower |
What will a company face if it violates environment laws? | It has to pay unaffordable price. | It has to cut back on production.
It has to change pollution data.
It just has to pay some money. . |
What can we know about Starved Rock State Park from the passage? | It's a good place for bird-watching. | It's well-known for its strange animals.
It is home to a lot of birds.
It's the largest natural park in Illinois. |
Why was Bert so angry today? | Ginger and Joey were barking too much | Ginger and Joey took a bath in his tub
Ginger and Joey were running in his backyard
Ginger and Joey ate his watermelon |
How many Disneyland parks can people visit in the world now? | 6 | 7
4
5 |
What is the effect of the hole in the ozone layer on Antarctica? | It is making much of the continent colder. | It is causing the ice to melt faster.
It is making the effects of global warming in the region worse.
It is reducing the amount of water in Antarctica. |
According to this passage, what causes the inequality in the workplace? | women's less negotiating | social bias
women's poorer working ability
women's worse academic background |
What's Cindy's last name? | Brown. | Alice.
Cindy.
Smith. |
What can we infer about the reason why the father often shouts at his son? | The father has got used to being a leader for long. | The father is getting older and older.
The son has more fashionable opinions than his father.
They usually disagree with each other. |
Why did the writer leave the second set of the photos at home? | To memorize the students' names at home. | To make cardboard name cards for supply teachers.
To make a bulletin board in the classroom.
To match the students' names with their faces |
Which of the following is NOT the result of oceans absorbing heat and carbon dioxide? | It makes the atmosphere hotter. | It regulates the Earth's climate.
It causes further acidification.
It affects shell-forming species. |
com Which of the following is the best title for this passage? | Things to do with kids in New York City | Entertaining activities in the United States
Tips for travelling around New York City
Children would like to travel in big cities |
How many tips are mentioned in the passage? | Six. | Seven.
Eight.
Five. |
Why can't the computer beat humans at the poker game? | Because the computer can't know the other players' cards completely. | Because humans are cleverer than the computer.
Because humans practice playing the poker game every day.
Because the computer can't learn the regular rules of the poker game. |
At last ,the boat went under the sea and the fisherman died What happened to the fisherman in the end? | He lost his life | He had a lot money
He had a beautiful wife
He had a big house |
Why does Tom ask for half a day's leave? | Because he wants to watch the football match on TV. | Because he doesn't like maths lessons.
Because he wants to see a movie.
Because he is ill. |
When did the US set up a naval base at Pearl Harbor? | In 1897. | In 1900.
In 1959.
In 1893. |
What is Taroli's attitude towards the film? | Favorable. | Sceptical.
Amazed.
Unconcerned. |
Why didn't the writer wait at the window of the drugstore like other Africans? | He wanted to fight for equal rights of all black people. | He thought he was educated and should be treated differently.
He thought ,being an important person ,he should not be kept waiting.
He believed his white friends would help him out . |
What might the mother be doing when the boy came into the kitchen? | Getting the dishes ready. | Repairing the cooker.
Washing dirty dishes.
Laying the table for dinner. |
Why do the English people often talk about the weather? | All of the above. | Because the weather is interesting.
Because they don't like talking about personal matters with strangers.
Because the weather is changeable. |
What is the best title for the passage? | Our PE Teacher--Miss Forsythe | My School Life
A Forgettable Experience
A Game with My Classmate |
Which of the following statements about the cliques is TRUE? | .Chques help improve children's self-respect | .Cliques members have different characteristics and interests.
.Once a cliques is formed its members are not changeable.
.Cliques are more popular among boys and girls. |
Which of these can you conclude from reading the article? | The attempt to overcome shyness is always rewarding | Shy people never have any fun
Entertainers choose their work to fight shyness
The attempt to overcome shyness is always frustrating |
Why did the writer begin to write a quote on the fence? | He had gotten some help from the quote. | He thought doing this was interesting.
He wanted to catch his neighbor's attention.
He wanted to practice his handwriting. |
What was the interesting smell? | Carrots | A flower
Mushrooms
Dirt |
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? | Kids don't need to get along with others when making money. | Kids can learn skills if they try to make money on their own.
The writer thinks kids from 10-13 years of age can make money too.
Kids can learn how to use their time wisely by making money. |
Where is Peter's volleyball? | At home. | On the bed.
At school.
Under the desk. |
How will you feel when walking in the gardens? | Happy and peaceful. | A little funny.
Bored.
Excited. |
How long will it take to reach Proxima Centauri by current rocket? | About 50,000 years. | Less than 42,000 years.
Over 10 years.
About 4.2 years. |
How many times was Churchill elected Prime Minister? | Two. | Three.
Four.
One. |
What type of literature does this passage belong to? | Book review. | Biography.
Short story.
Research paper. |
Why did the man on the train do this? | He couldn't sleep. | He was playing a game.
He wanted to get rid of the elephants.
He was angry. |
Agencies Who will most tend to be a professional novelist among the students mentioned in the passage? | Lee. | Katharine.
Ella.
Tyler. |
Which of the following Earth layers has the greatest density? | inner core | outer core
crust
mantle |
Which of the following statements about the author is FALSE? | She was excited to receive her diploma. | She felt it great to be at the ceremony.
She was one of the graduates.
She was a foreign exchange student. |
What should you do to avoid being cheated when taking a taxi at the Delhi airport? | Go to a police-run booth. | Go out of the airport.
Show your ticket to the driver.
Pay more to the drivers to keep safe. |
Which of the following sentences is TRUE, according to the passage? | Tar in cigarettes causes cancer. | In order to look cool, many people enjoy smoking.
Many people in western countries welcome the cigarettes with more tar.
Smokers continue smoking because smoking is very interesting. |
Yours sincerely Tom Green What kind of letter is it? | A complaint letter. | An invitation letter.
A thank-you letter.
A sorry letter. |
What signals the ribosome to begin translating the mRNA into a new amino acid sequence? | a codon | enzymes
a mutation
temperature |
What kind of life does George Brown lead? | Hard. | Comfortable.
Stable.
Dangerous. |
How do men get the name "Instagram Husbands"? | Their duty is to take pictures of their wives or girlfriends. | They take and share photos to attract fans on the net.
They open Instagram accounts for their girlfriends.
They show off their photography skills on the internet. |
Where did the doctor check the farmer? | At the doctor's. | In the city.
In the village.
On the farm. |
What's the library like? | It's big and new. | It's small but new.
It's small.
It's big but old. |
According to the passage, which of the following are true EXCEPT _? | depression can destroy people's immune system and social capabilities | people with depression are more likely to commit suicide.
the percentage of depression patients is larger in China than that in the world.
more and more people have been suffering from depression. |
Which of the following could not be used to describe the author's father? | Knowledgeable and sociable. | Energetic and helpful.
Considerate and humorous.
Affectionate and open-minded. |
What happened to Ladybug when the family celebrated Hanukkah that year? | She had some of her fur burnt. | She got a surprising present from the family.
She was seriously hurt that night.
She broke the candles on the menorah. |
What is the purpose of the TPCGB campaign? | To draw public attention to the needs of the tall. | To attract more people to become its members.
To provide better services.
To rebuild hotels and restaurants. |
Which of the following is True according to the passage? | The writer flew to Paris via another country. | It was the first time that the writer had traveled abroad.
In the new term the writer was to study French in Paris.
The crowded plane made the writer less excited. |
Where can you probably find this passage? | On the Internet. | In a newspaper.
In a magazine.
In a book. |
What's special about fibers that the socks are made of? | They can monitor the movement of feet. | They feel much softer than normal clothes.
They are expensive to produce.
They act as a smart phone for users. |
What is the most serious limitation on Laos' economic growth? | The lack of local skilled workers. | A poor transportation system.
Too much foreign aid.
Too many foreign workers. |
From which section of a newspaper can you read this passage? | Culture. | Career.
Lifestyle.
Music. |
What's the author's attitude towards teenagers? | He understands them. | He misunderstands them.
He supports them.
He criticizes them. |
With great displeasure, Phyllis Dooley What was Phyllis' destination when she left home on January 5? | Not mentioned | Denver.
Houston.
Aspen. |
Which of the following will increase your chances of becoming happier most? | Being in a party with a happy atmosphere. | A happy experience of your brother or your parents.
A happy trip to a foreign country of your friends.
Happiness of your friend's friend. |
Which camp is only for girls? | Alexa Cafestem Camp. | A Water Planet Dolphine Therapy Camp.
iD Tech Mini.
iD Tech camps. |
Which type of force requires contact between two objects for one to push or pull the other? | frictional forces slowing down a rolling soccer ball | the magnetic force pulling paper clips to a powerful electromagnet
the magnetic force pushing two magnets apart
the force of gravity acting on raindrops that fall to Earth |
What is Tim's telephone number? | It's seven five nine-six three one | It's seven five eight -eight three one
It's six eight nine - eight six one
It's seven three eight - six one eight |
Where could this passage probably be found? | Animal World | Star Magazine
The Travelers
Fashion Weekly |
What is the attitude of people towards the fountain of youth _? | People find much pleasure in looking for it. | People believe the existence of it somewhere.
People have no interest in searching for it.
People consider the idea of the fountain of youth absurd. |
If you want to have a meal in your room, what will you do? | Put a message outside the room. | Phone the service desk.
Go to the hotel shop to buy some food.
Go to the hotel dining room. |
Which of the following years' winters were all warm in China? | 1999--2003. | 2002--2006.
2005--2009.
1968--1988. |
Which is the reason why the boy never got to play in a football game? | The boy was shorter than other boys. | The boy was not good at football.
The coach didn't like him.
His father always watched him. |
What would be the best title for the text? | Arabs in America. | The Two Arab Immigration Waves to America.
Arab-Americans,Contributions to America.
Arab-Americans,Education and Income. |
Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? | Taller People Are Smarter | A Study on Height and Occupational Choice
The Difference between Tall People and Short People
Tall People Earn more than Shorter Counterparts |
What can we learn about the author from the passage? | He changed a lot after the camp. | He was not satisfied with his life in the camp.
He was still what he used to be after the camp.
He made enemies with other troubled teen at the camp. |
What did Liz and Bill determine to do after the attack on September 11, 2001? | Talking with people | Organizing a speaker's party.
Telling stories to strangers.
Setting up street signs. |
What is the main idea of the passage? | China are taking actions to bring its citizens back from Libya. | The international situation is terrible
There are many Chinese workers in the most unrest and dangerous parts of the world.
China should protect workers in the foreign countries. |
What problems are current UK teenagers troubled with according to Demos? | The media's negative image of them. | Their false social relationships.
The difficulty of getting jobs.
Their bad school image. |
Where is the ticket? | The old man could not remember where it was. | The old man showed it to the conductor.
The old man's wife took the ticket away.
The old man forgot to buy it. |
How did Blake look at the realistic world? | Negatively | Thankfully
Regretfully
Doubtfully |
What does the word "that" mean? | The thing that her son usually plays basketball late after school. | The thing that her son doesn't want to go home
The thing that their home is far from school.
The thing that their home isn't far from school. |
What is Natalie Mahowald's opinion on those aerosols? | Aerosols caninfluence each other in various ways. | All the aerosols will cool the earth.
Aerosols can add nutrients to human beings.Ks5u
Any kind of aerosols will warm the earth. |
What did Kevin and Erin eat for breakfast when they went to the diner? | pancakes | eggs
oatmeal
cereal |
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? | About 270 people from 13 countries participated in the study. | The participants didn't need to download the app to participate.
None of the participants came from the United Kingdom.
The study the team conducted has not been published yet. |
What made the writer think that carrying furniture was "a good idea"? | Other drivers would let him go first. | His wife could use a new bookshelf.
He could save a lot of money and time.
He could drive slowly and it was safe. |
Which of the following words can't be used to describe Renee? | mean | caring
money-saving
careful |
What would be the best title for the passage? | Canadian Arts,Culture and Sports | Canadian Artists
Canadian Arts and Culture Are World Famous
Brief Introduction to Canada |
Which of the following is true according to the passage? | The Himalayas are still young and moving at about 7 cm per year. | The Indus flows through Bangladesh into the Arabia sea.
The Himalayas influence the climate in both India and China.
The Ganges and Brahmaputra get together in Pakistan. |
What problem do Monarch butterflies face now? | New buildings take up their living space. | There has been too much rain m recent years.
Their natural homes are destroyed by tourism.
They have tot travel a long distance to get home. |
What would explain this phenomenon? | The water from the faucet had a higher temperature than his skin. | The thermal energy in the room was higher than the thermal energy outside.
His body had more kinetic energy than the water.
Heat flowed from a cooler substance to a warmer substance. |
Why did the Cat give the man a slightly annoyed look? | Because the man didn't have to be so sad and concerned. | Because the man's tears made the Cat really anxious.
Because the Cat didn't know what made the man burst into tears.
Because the Cat couldn't go to sleep when the man was in low spirits. |
What does the passage mainly tell us? | Parents can use technology to stay in touch with their children. | Many children are very crazy about the online games.
Science and technology make life easy and convenient.
Parents can do something interesting like their children do. |
What does the passage mainly talk about? | Tips on how to get along with your neighbors. | Tips on how to form a healthy lifestyle.
The best way to form good habits.
The importance of being helpful. |
What's the passage mainly about? | Countries must learn to share water fairly. | What caused water conflicts.
Water consumption is increasing.
Water conflicts can arise in poor and dry areas. |
Why do zebras choose to live where they live? | edible items | good parking
great location
lovely view |
If you don't sleep for a night, what will happen? | NSE and S-100B will increase. | The brain damage will be likea head injury.
You will suffer from concussion.
The brain will get rid of poisonous substances. |
What does the green coloring use to make the food for a plant? | Air ,sunshine and water | Water ,air and meat
Water ,sunshine and animals
Sunshine ,water ,air and the roots |
Which of the following best describes Jason Wu? | Talented and lucky. | Daring and gifted.
Unusual and cautious.
Careful and brave. |
What does the phrase getting hitched probably mean in the passage? | getting married | getting improved
getting educated
getting trained |
What do the Miette Hot Springs probably provide? | Accommodation. | Medical care.
Photographing.
Free transportation. |
What do we learn about the 3-D purple robot? | How it gradually takes shape | How much it costs to produce
How long it can usually last
How it can darken its own color |
If you're an adventurous hiker, which park would you probably choose to visit? | Nikko National Park. | Zhangjiajie National Park.
Jiuzhai Valley National park.
Khao Sok National Park. |