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Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Key West, Florida is a wonderful place to spend a vacation. It is a truly charming and fun city for the whole family. And of course you will get the good weather of Florida, with which you have plenty of time to enjoy the outdoor activities. Key West is the most southern city in the continental USA. That is why their sunsets are so amazing. The sun is brighter there at sunset than anywhere else. It's so beautiful that everyone gathers every evening at Mallory Dock to watch it. And there you will see jugglers   and musicians entertaining in the streets. The houses surrounded by trees and flowers are lovely in Key West, and many are restored and absolutely charming. There are too many hotels, inns, guest houses and restaurants to talk about. They all look great and their prices change according to seasons, and you can find something to suit every pocketbook and every taste. At the seaport you will see various boats. It's very interesting. The city is rich in history and was home to Ernest Hemingway. Harry Truman chose it for his winter White House. There are so many public transportation--taxis, tour trains, trolleys, bikes--and you can even walk if you choose. There are beautiful coral reefs. The deep reefs are farther off shore and are best visited with an experienced guide. However, there are shallow reefs close in where snorkelers   can explore to their heart's content. At Key West Marine Park you can do some good snorkeling.  In Key West you can go diving, fishing and do all sorts of water sports. The problem with Key West is that no one ever wants to leave. Be sure to take your camera with you because you will want to snap   everything you see. And whatever you do, be sure to take in the sunset because it is nothing like anything you have ever seen. Question: What would be the best title for the text? Options: A: Key West, Florida: A great vacation city B: Key West, Florida: A charming and fun city C: Key West, Florida: A beautiful sunset D: Key West, Florida: A most southern city
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Read the article and select the best answer. Article: American middle school students don't seem to care that they're worse at maths than their counterparts   in China's Hong Kong and Finland. "I don't need it," my student says, "I'm going to be a basketball star." Or a car mechanic, or a singer. Middle school students' maths skills were tested by the International Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. The United States ranked 28th out of 41 countries tested. After all, when was the last time you used algebra  ? But maths isn't just about training Americans to become scientists. It has its own value. It helps you see patterns and develops your logic skills, and it teaches you to concentrate and to separate truth from falsehood. Maths helps you make wise financial decisions, so you can avoid false claims from advertisers, politicians and others. It helps you determine risk. For example, after an airplane crash, studies show that people are more likely to drive than to take a plane in spite of the fact that they are much more likely to be killed or injured while driving. Planes are not like criminals who repeat the same crime over and over. One plane is not more likely to crash just because another plane recently did. In fact, the most dangerous time to drive is probably right after a plane crash because so many people are on the road. It is not possible to really understand science and the scientific method without understanding maths. A rainbow is even more beautiful and amazing when we understand it. The precision   of maths helps us think in a very special way. How do we bring the learning of maths back to life? I don't have the big answer. I try my best to help pupils find answers to some maths problems. When I can get one to say, "Wow, that's great," I feel the joy of a small victory. Question: The writer would agree that   _  . Options: A: it's normal that America kids are weak in maths B: without maths we'll miss much in our life C: maths is the most important subject at school D: American kids don't work hard at school
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Read the article and select the best answer. Article: One hundred and fifty years ago, the world's first underground railway began operating in London, running for just six kilometres from Paddington to Famngdon.Today, the network covers 408 kilometres, with 11 lines running through 270 stations.And despite every major city in the world now having its own metro system, London's is still the second-longest (Shanghai's is the first).It's no surprise that locals and travellers will all be wishing London's "Tube" a very happy 150th birthday. Londoners have an unspoken code of conduct when they travel on me Tube, and a bit of local knowledge is essential for getting around the British capital.Here we provide some tips and etiquette   for your next visit to London.          Do... Stand on the right on escalators  , walk on the left -Londoners will be quick at reminding you should you forget this.          Let other passengers off before getting on.          Give up your seat if someone needs it more than you.          Mind the gap (between the train and the platform edge) -they are sometimes pretty wide.          Don't...          Block doorways-move down inside the carriages.          Talk to people you don't know.Even if the train is delayed you should merely sigh or shake your head, rather than strike up a conversation.          Travel on the Hammersmith & City or Circle lines if you can help it-they have a poor record for delays and disruptions.          Expect air-conditioning-the low tunnels mean there's no space on most lines to install air-con equipment so expect to set hot and sweaty in summer. Question: On the London Underground, passengers are supposed to   _  . Options: A: urge people to walk on the right B: get on quickly when the Underground arrives C: greet the people sitting next to them D: tolerate the heat in the carriages
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