Read the following article and answer the question. Article: "Mind your own business." we're told."Don't talk about others behind their backs."The problem with this advice is that,not only is it unrealistic,it's also counterproductive . Common sense holds that gossip hurts people's feelings and damages relationships.But recent research shows the opposite--that strong communities and relationships between people would be impossible without gossip. Gossip is a way for people to let you know the limits of social behavior."If you move into a community and your neighbor tells you how the former homeowner never dealt with his rubbish properly,his gossip is letting you in on something,"says Dr.Ralph Rosnow of Temple University."Gossip says:these are the boundaries and you are crossing them.You're not _ the rules and you'd better get back in line." Seen this way,gossip is a way to communicate criticism without conflict ,giving you a chance to change your behavior without losing face. On the other hand,what about ill-willed gossip,the kind that puts other people down? Gossip is hearing something we like about someone we don't and,in nearly every country in the world,gossip magazines have huge numbers of readers.According to researchers,however,this kind of gossip also has a good side because it helps us put our own problems in perspective ."If we read bad news about well-known people,or get the frightful details of our neighbors' bad situation over a cup of coffee,our own problems begin to pale in comparison ,"says Dr.Jack Levin of Northeastern University. However,that doesn't mean that gossip is necessarily a good thing,either.Researchers found that people who gossip a lot tend to feel like they're under a lot of stress.This might be because while they're busy talking about other people,they're also busy thinking what other people are saying about them. Question: According to the passage,people in general think that  _  . Answer:
OPTIONS:
- it's a bad habit to gossip
- nobody pays attention to gossip
- not all the gossip you hear is worth believing
- it's necessary to have a nice gossip with a friend or neighbor

Answer: it's a bad habit to gossip


Question: Read the following article and answer the question. Article: We can make mistakes at any age. Some mistakes we make are about money. But most mistakes are about people. Why do we go wrong about our friends? Sometimes people hide their real meanings when they say something. And if we don't really listen, we miss the feeling behind the words. Suppose someone tells you, "You're a lucky dog." That's being friendly. But "lucky dog"? There's a bit of envy  in those words. Maybe he doesn't see himself. But "lucky dog" puts you down a little. He may mean you don't deserve your luck. How can you tell the real meaning behind someone's words? One way is to take a good look at the person talking. Do his words fit the way he looks? Do his words agree with the tone  of voice? His posture ? The look in his eyes? Stop and think. If you spend the minute thinking about the real meaning behind one's words, it may save another mistake. Question: According to the passage, the reason why we go wrong about our friends is that    _   . Answer:
OPTIONS:
- we fail to listen carefully when they talk
- we become angry when we realize what they really mean
- they sometimes said one thing but meant another
- we never believe what people say
Answer: they sometimes said one thing but meant another


input with options: Read the following article and answer the question. Article: The police use computers. They save   all the information   on the computer. So the police can often check the information. And they can also visit some websites and get more information to catch criminals   on the Internet. Scientists today have computers for their work. They can do their work easily and quickly with the help of computers. Today in many schools, there is a computer room. Children can have their lessons with computers. For example, computers give questions on the screen   of the monitor in front of the children and the children answer them with keyboards  . A computer can do many things. With the computer, we can write novels, listen to music, draw pictures, play computer games, make friends, send emails and download information and so on. In the future, we may use computers for more things. But it can't take the place of   man. We can think but it can't. Question: The computer can do many things for us. But it can't   _  . Answer:
OPTIONS:
- write novels
- draw pictures
- listen to music
- think
output: think


Q: Read the following article and answer the question. Article: A poor traveler arrived at a small village. He had no food or money. He only had a cooking pot. He made a small cooking fire, placed his pot on it, and poured in some water. When a few villagers asked what he was doing, he said that he was making stone soup which was a recipe passed down from his father. He then dropped   a round stone into the pot. Then the traveler told the villagers stories of his travels and the exciting things he'd seen. He tasted   his soup and said it was nice, but a bit of salt would be better. One villager went home and came back with some salt for the soup. A few more villagers stopped to see what was going on when they heard the traveler speaking. The traveler told more stories and said that some carrots or onions would be nice to the delicious soup. So another villager said he could give a few carrots and brought them from his home. This continued with the traveler asking for onions, a bit of meat, celery  , potatoes to the soup. Finally, the soup was OK and everyone enjoyed the tasty meal. Question: What did the traveler put into the pot at first? Answer:

OPTIONS:
- Some relish.
- Some vegetables.
- A stone.
- Some salt.

A: A stone.


Question: Read the following article and answer the question. Article: Mr. and Mrs. Clark are 70 years old. They look young and they are very healthy. Why? Let me tell you. That's because they have a healthy lifestyle. They exercise every day, and every morning they exercise in the park. After that they usually go to the supermarket. They walk there for about half an hour. They don't take buses. Because they think walking is good for their health. They often take a walk after dinner. They also have a good eating habit. They drink milk every morning. They eat fruit and vegetables every day. As for meat, they only eat it twice a week. Besides (...) that, they never eat junk food. They don't drink coffee or cola at all. You see, they look after their health very well. Mrs. Clark likes watching soap operas and reading books. She reads books every day. Mr. Clark likes Chinese paintings. They usually go to bed at 9:00 pm and sleep for eight hours every night. Question: How often do Mr. and Mrs. Clark eat meat? Answer:
OPTIONS:
- Never
- Once a day
- Twice a day
- Twice a week
Answer:
Twice a week