Question: When we hear of dangerous diseases, cancer and heart disease are often what first comes to mind. Recently, a virus   called Ebola has reappeared in Guinea (a country in West Africa), killing 62 people so far. It leads to viral hemorrhagic fever, which is characterized by high fever and internal bleeding etc, Ebola can kill 90% of those infected, especially in underdeveloped societies like those in Africa. Ebola is named after the Ebola River, where it was first discovered in 1976. There are five different types of the Ebola virus, each named after where they first happened: Sudan, Ivory Coast, Restoon, Bundibugyo, and Zaire. The deadliest of the five, Zaire, was responsible for the 2012 outbreak, and is believed to be attacking Guinea. Ebola is naturally found in fruit bats  , which pass on the virus to other animals by biting or sucking on   their blood. Humans who are suffering from the Ebola infection might have touched the bodily fluids   of the infected animals. Once infected, a human becomes a carrier of the deadly virus. Since we live in an interconnected world, where the situation in one country can affect us all, the influences of Ebola are huge: damaging trade relations, affecting foreign visitors, and weakening entire countries. Already the Guinea virus is spreading fast with a few cases spotted in Conakry -- the capital of Guinea, far away from the origin of the virus. It is feared that the disease may have already reached neighboring Liberia and Sierra Leone, too. Unfortunately, there are no disease-specific treatments for Ebola. Healthcare workers only supply the infected people with water to keep them in good condition. Since there have been many cases of nurses catching the disease from patients, they are forced to wear strict protective clothes, and in some cases, not even allowed to get close to the affected. The fact that there is no cure for the Ebola virus is what makes the outbreak a challenging one to control. The news of Ebola in Guinea is mentioned to   _  . A) make a brief summary B) introduce the topic of the text C) compare Ebola with cancer D) show the latest study of viruses
Answer: B

Question: Audrey Hepburn (*) was born on May 4, 1929 in Brussels, Belgium. She really was blue-blood from the beginning with her father, a wealthy English banker, and her mother, a Dutch noblewoman. After her parents divorced, Audrey went to London with her mother where she went to a private girl school. Later, when her mother moved back to the Holland, she attended private schools as well. While taking a vacation with her mother in Arnhem, Holland, Hitler's army took over the town. It was here that she during the Nazi occupation. Audrey suffered from depression and poor nutrition. After the liberation, Audrey went to a ballet school in London on a scholarship and later began a modeling career. As a model, she was graceful and, it seemed, she had found her job suitable for her in life - until the film producers came calling. After being spotted modeling by a producer, she was signed to a bit part in the European film Nederlands in 7 lessen in 1948. Later, she had a speaking role in the 1951 film, Young Wives' Tale (1951) as Eve Lester. The part still wasn't much, so she headed to America to try her luck there. Audrey gained immediate prominence in the US with her role in Roman Holiday in 1953. This film turned out to be a splendid success as she won an Oscar as Best Actress. This gained her enormous popularity and more plum roles. One of the reasons for her popularity was the fact that she was self-like, unlike the sex-goddesses of the time. Roman Holiday was followed by another similarly wonderful performance in the 1957 classic Funny Face.In 1988, Audrey became a special ambassador to the United Nations fund helping children in Latin America and Africa, a position she retained until 1993.Her elegance and style will always be remembered in film history as evidenced by her being named in Empire magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time." What can we learn from the passage? A) Audrey Hepburn was born into a poor family. B) In 1957, Audrey Hepburn won another success in Funny Face. C) Audrey Hepburn received many parts shortly after being spotted modeling by the producer. D) In 1993 Audrey became a special ambassador to the United Nations fund helping children in Latin America and Africa.
Answer: B

Question: Hours & Admission Open Daily 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. except major holidays (see below) July and August only - Thursdays until 7:00 p.m. Please Note: all MIT Museum sites are wheelchair accessible. Admission beginning July l, 2013 Adults: $10.00; youth under 18, students, seniors: $5:00; children under age 5: free Admission is free the last Sunday of each month, all day, from September 2013 -June 2014 Evening programs are free with Museum Admission Visit our Partner Organizations pages for more information about discounts . Closed, 2013: January l: New Year's Day May 27: Memorial Day July 4: Independence Day September 2: Labor Day November 28: Thanksgiving Day December 24 & 25: Christmas Eve & Christmas Day December 31: Early Closing for New Year's Day You won't be refused at the door if you go there at   _  . A) Thanksgiving Day B) Christmas Day C) 6 p.m. on a Thursday of July D) 6 p.m. on a Tuesday of August
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C