Fifty-five years ago Barbie Millicent Roberts first came out in the world of toys. Since then, Barbie doll, as everyone called her, has become the most famous toy doll in history. Her parent, the Mattel Company, said that 90% of all American girls between 3 and 10 have at least one Barbie at home. However, Barbie is facing some trouble at present, There are many similar dolls on the market in competition with her. Another doll named Bratz, for example, came to life fifteen years ago. She looks more like today's pop stars with heavy makeup and miniskirts. It seems that Barbie has lost her magic among older girls. "For young girls, playing with a Barbie is much fun. But when you get older, you want something smarter and more modern," Says Vera Shepherd, a shopkeeper in a New York toy shop. It is good news that on the international market Barbie is still No. 1. Although Mattel is selling fewer Barbies in the United States these years, sales in other countries are still going up. In January 2009, Mattel opened its first Barbie store in Shanghai, where girls can shop, eat, drink or even become _ for their own Barbies. Mattel is planning big celebrations for Barbie's 55th birthday. Fashion designers from all over the world will make new dresses for Barbie. How long will Barbie stay popular in the world of toy dolls? It is hard to say, but 55 is surely not the age to retire . QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. What is the age of Barbie Millicent Roberts?
2. What is Barbie Millicent Roberts' age?
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Q2:
1. What is Barbie's full name?
2. What is the full name of Barbie?
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Q3:
1. What is the quantity of American girls that have a Barbie doll?
2. A Barbie doll is owned by what quantity of American girls?
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Q4:
1. What kind of problems is Barbie going through?
2. Barbie is going through what kind of problems?
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Q5:
1. Why are Barbie sales going down in the United States?
2. What is the reason that is given in the text to explain the drop in Barbie sales in the United States?
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Q6:
1. What is the name of one of the brands that is competing with Barbie?
2. What brand of dolls has created some competition for the Barbie doll?
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Q7:
1. What took place in Singapore?
2. What is the event that took place in Singapore?
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Q8:
1. What will take place to celebrate the 55th birthday of Barbie?
2. How will the 55th birthday of Barbie be celebrated?
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Q9:
1. What does Vera Shepherd do for a living?
2. What is Vera Shepherd known as?
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Q10:
1. At what age should Barbie not retire?
2. Barbie shouldn't retire at what age?
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Q11:
1. What are the names of Barbie's parents?
2. What are Barbie's parents called?
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Q12:
1. What is the name of the market where Barbie is still number 1?
2. Barbie sales are still at number 1 in which market?
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Q13:
1. What reason does the text give to explain why older girls prefer Bratz?
2. Older girls prefer Bratz for what reason, according to the text?
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