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Read the article and select the best answer. Article: I first visited hutong as part of a tourist group several years ago. We rode on a trishaw  with a guide explaining the history, architecture and lifestyle of the local inhabitants. Having visited the "must-sees" of Beijing, like the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Drum Tower and the Summer Palace, going into the hutong home of some famous ancient families gave the "Beijing experience" a human element. My curiosity has sharpened over the years from reading about them at every opportunity. During the preparation for the Olympics, I was eager to learn that some siheyuan courtyards in hutong were turned into accommodations for visitors. I wished to stay in one someday. Preparing for a recent trip to the capital, I eagerly sought one out. On my limited teacher's salary, I settled on an affordable option, though I looked longingly at the more courtyard accommodations. As usual, by not being able to go upmarket, I ended up having something closer to a true experience. A real family still lives in the courtyard, which is closer to the original. The rooms all opened into the central courtyard. Flowers were blooming, beans and peas were climbing up the bamboo fence, and the cat was napping in the sun. Every day after exploring the city, I'd hurry back to the hutong, take a quick shower and join the cat - snoozing in a bamboo-made chair with a book ready nearby. As the other guests came back we'd greet one another. There was a mother and young daughter from France, a guy from Canada, a mother and teenage daughter from the Netherlands, a teacher from England and several guests from various parts of China. Coming and going through the narrow alleys of the hutong, the residents would smile and give cheery "ni hao" (hello). Laughing children were playing under the watchful eyes of the neighbors. I felt right at home in this friendly neighborhood. Question: What is the impression of the author about the people in hutong? Options: A: They came from all over the world. B: They all wanted to enjoy the old life of Beijing. C: They are living together in harmony. D: They are living in a heavenly peace life.
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C

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Read the article and select the best answer. Article: The Museum of Childhood is spread over 4 floors, with the first floor acting like a balcony around the edge of the building, so you can look down over the ground floor central hall with the shop, Information Desk, and Benugo Cafe. The museum of Childhood is housed in a large Victorian building in east London. It has been on this site since 1872. It has undergone refurbishment   and reopened in 2006 and an elevator now makes all floors accessible. This is not a quiet place and children are allowed to have fun here. Child safety is extremely important and a member of staff remains by the front door at all times. Also, note the "Code of Behavior" notices, which include: children under 12 must be supervised by an adult; no eating in the galleries, and no running. Toy exhibits are in glass cases and there are plenty of low-level exhibits for younger children to see. The glass cases have lots of thought-inspiring questions on them to encourage discussion between adults and children. When you or the children need some quiet time, there are sofas at either end of the second floor with reading books available. Pros: Many free activities for kids Cons: Can be too warm inside Visit Duration: 1.5 hours Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. Last admission is 5:30 p.m. The Museum is closed on 25 and 26 December and 1 January every year. Admission: Admission to the Museum is free. There is a small charge for some activities. Question: What information can we get about the museum? Options: A: All the activities for children are free. B: The museum is located in west London. C: Children are allowed to enter after 5:30. D: The museum is unavailable on Christmas Day.
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D

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Read the article and select the best answer. Article: One afternoon Peter and Jim went out for a bicycle ride. When they passed a place they saw a large area of grass and bushes on fire and a strong wind was blowing the flames towards a village. The firemen had already arrived and were trying to put out the fire. The boys left their bicycles and ran towards the village to see if they could help to fight the fire. On the way they met two firemen.  "Quick, you boys," said one of the firemen. "Come and help us to pull a pump   to the stream. We can't beat out the fire. The wind is too strong. The pump is our only hope."  The two boys ran further until they came to a heavy pump. They helped to pull it to a stream not far from the village.  Soon the pump was working well so the boys went to watch the fire. It had already reached the edge of the village. The boys saw that two houses were on fire, and the flames were attacking a third building. Suddenly there was a shout from one of the villagers.  "Keep away!" a voice shouted. "There's paint stored in that building." The boys and villagers moved away quickly. With a loud explosion  , the whole building burst into flames, sending clouds of thick black smoke into the sky.  At this time Peter and Jim began to think that the whole village would be burnt to the ground. The firemen had left the burning buildings and were pouring   water onto the neighboring houses, trying to stop the fire from spreading. Then the wind died down. A second pump was brought up to help, and the fire was gradually put out.  "It's soon finished," Peter said to his friend. "We must go or we shall get home late." "Yes, come on," agreed Jim, and with a last look at the ruins, they walked back to their bicycles. Question: Seeing the fire, the boys ran to the village to   _  . Options: A: watch it B: ask for help C: help the firemen D: warn the villagers
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