01Multiple Choice

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BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Six U.S. soldiers were killed by a blast north of Baghdad on
Monday, the U.S. military said on Tuesday, in one of the single deadliest ground
attacks against American forces in Iraq in months.

Three other soldiers were wounded after an explosion went off near their vehicles in
the province of Salahaddin, the military said in a statement, without giving details.
Salahaddin is a Sunni Arab insurgent stronghold.

More than 3,170 U.S. soldiers have died in Iraq since the U.S.-led invasion in March
2003.
Iraqi and U.S. forces are in the third week of a security crackdown in Baghdad aimed
at stemming sectarian violence. U.S. military commanders have expressed concerns
that insurgents could step up attacks outside Baghdad.

Iraqi and U.S. forces are in the third week of a security crackdown in Baghdad aimed
at stemming sectarian violence. (Paragraph3)
The underlined word means….

line
line


guard
guard


attack
attack


clean-up
clean-up


protection
protection
02Multiple Choice
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Mafia style executioner arrested in Kuala Lumpur
NLF Malaysia: The Malaysian police have notified the Singaporean police that a suspected
murderer, Tan Chor Jin, who fled to Kuala Lumpur after shooting and killing Mr. Lim Hock Soon,
has been arrested.
The 39-year-old suspect, who is blind in one eye, has been dubbed the “One-eyed dragon”.
It was alleged that Tan entered Mr. Lim’s apartment at Serangoon Avenue on February 15 at 7:00
a.m. when the maid opened the door to send the victim’s daughter to school. Tan forced the
maid and the daughter back into their apartment. Tan then shot Mr. Lim. Tan was said to have
taken some valuables before he left the house. The wife then called the police. By the time the
paramedics arrived, Mr. Lim was already dead. Some neighbors said they saw someone walking
calmly along the corridor, shortly after the shooting.
Hundreds of police officers immediately surrounded the crime scene, and the police dogs
were called in to search the entire apartment, unit by unit, looking for the suspect killer without
any success. Within hours, the suspect’s features and identity were established. The police
suspected the killer might have fled to another country. They immediately contacted Interpol for
help to nab the alleged murderer.
According to a reliable source, the suspect who is also a Triad member had business
transactions with the victim for many years. It was alleged that the victim had cheated Tan, and
that Tan might have killed him cold-bloodedly because of this.
Tan was with his wife and three other people in a room on the 13th floor of the five-star Grand
Plaza Park Royal Hotel in Kuala Lumpur when the Malaysian police stormed into the room. All the
suspects were quickly arrested without any resistance.
The Singaporean police have requested their Malaysian counterpart of Tan to be extradited
to Singapore to stand trial for the murder charge. According to the spokesman, Malaysia has
accepted the request and is now preparing documents for Tan’s extradition to Singapore. If the
suspect is found guilty of murder, the penalty will be death or life imprisonment plus canings.
What is the suspect also known as?


The “One-eyed dragon”

The “One-eyed dragon”


The “Executioner”
The “Executioner”


The “Cold-blooded killer”

The “Cold-blooded killer”


The “One-eyed Jack”

The “One-eyed Jack”

 The “Caretaker”
The “Caretaker”
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Mafia style executioner arrested in Kuala Lumpur
NLF Malaysia: The Malaysian police have notified the Singaporean police that a suspected
murderer, Tan Chor Jin, who fled to Kuala Lumpur after shooting and killing Mr. Lim Hock Soon,
has been arrested.
The 39-year-old suspect, who is blind in one eye, has been dubbed the “One-eyed dragon”.
It was alleged that Tan entered Mr. Lim’s apartment at Serangoon Avenue on February 15 at 7:00
a.m. when the maid opened the door to send the victim’s daughter to school. Tan forced the
maid and the daughter back into their apartment. Tan then shot Mr. Lim. Tan was said to have
taken some valuables before he left the house. The wife then called the police. By the time the
paramedics arrived, Mr. Lim was already dead. Some neighbors said they saw someone walking
calmly along the corridor, shortly after the shooting.
Hundreds of police officers immediately surrounded the crime scene, and the police dogs
were called in to search the entire apartment, unit by unit, looking for the suspect killer without
any success. Within hours, the suspect’s features and identity were established. The police
suspected the killer might have fled to another country. They immediately contacted Interpol for
help to nab the alleged murderer.
According to a reliable source, the suspect who is also a Triad member had business
transactions with the victim for many years. It was alleged that the victim had cheated Tan, and
that Tan might have killed him cold-bloodedly because of this.
Tan was with his wife and three other people in a room on the 13th floor of the five-star Grand
Plaza Park Royal Hotel in Kuala Lumpur when the Malaysian police stormed into the room. All the
suspects were quickly arrested without any resistance.
The Singaporean police have requested their Malaysian counterpart of Tan to be extradited
to Singapore to stand trial for the murder charge. According to the spokesman, Malaysia has
accepted the request and is now preparing documents for Tan’s extradition to Singapore. If the
suspect is found guilty of murder, the penalty will be death or life imprisonment plus canings.
How old is the suspect murderer?


29 years old
29 years old


39 years old
39 years old


49 years old
49 years old

 59 years old
59 years old


69 years old
69 years old
04Multiple Choice
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Spanish Thief Saw Himself as Robin Hood-Like Bandit

Madrid (Reuters) - Spain's most wanted thief, "The Loner," saw himself as a Robin Hood -
style figure and said he robbed banks only because they stole from the public, his
lawyer said Thursday.
Accused of killing three policemen and holding up more than 30 banks, Jaime Jimenez
Arbe was planning to move on to insurance companies when he was arrested last
month, Spanish media reported, citing lawyer Jose Mariano Trillo -Figueroa.
"I am not a killer and if I was obliged to shoot at officers of the law, it was always against
my will and in order to avoid being arrested," Jimenez said in a letter reproduced on
the websites of newspapers El Pais and El Mundo.
Trillo-Figueroa said Jimenez, who robbed the banks disguised in a false beard and a wig,
thinks of himself as Curro Jimenez, a Spanish 1970s television bandit in the style of
Robin Hood.
The Loner was arrested in Portugal, armed with a submachine gun in preparation for
another bank robbery-Reuters
"Trilo-Figueroa, said Jimenez, who robbed the banks disguised in a false beard and a
wig .... (Paragraph 3)
The underlined word "disguised" means . . . .

changed appearance
changed appearance


reduced confidence
reduced confidence


damaged reputation
damaged reputation


exposed to view
 exposed to view


made known
made known
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The opinion of the expert that related to the topic is the definition of....


Resource of Information.
Resource of Information.


Elaboration.
Elaboration.


Saying Verbs.
Saying Verbs.


Focus.
Focus.
06Multiple Choice
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Mafia style executioner arrested in Kuala Lumpur
NLF Malaysia: The Malaysian police have notified the Singaporean police that a suspected
murderer, Tan Chor Jin, who fled to Kuala Lumpur after shooting and killing Mr. Lim Hock Soon,
has been arrested.
The 39-year-old suspect, who is blind in one eye, has been dubbed the “One-eyed dragon”.
It was alleged that Tan entered Mr. Lim’s apartment at Serangoon Avenue on February 15 at 7:00
a.m. when the maid opened the door to send the victim’s daughter to school. Tan forced the
maid and the daughter back into their apartment. Tan then shot Mr. Lim. Tan was said to have
taken some valuables before he left the house. The wife then called the police. By the time the
paramedics arrived, Mr. Lim was already dead. Some neighbors said they saw someone walking
calmly along the corridor, shortly after the shooting.
Hundreds of police officers immediately surrounded the crime scene, and the police dogs
were called in to search the entire apartment, unit by unit, looking for the suspect killer without
any success. Within hours, the suspect’s features and identity were established. The police
suspected the killer might have fled to another country. They immediately contacted Interpol for
help to nab the alleged murderer.
 According to a reliable source, the suspect who is also a Triad member had business
transactions with the victim for many years. It was alleged that the victim had cheated Tan, and
that Tan might have killed him cold-bloodedly because of this.
Tan was with his wife and three other people in a room on the 13th floor of the five-star Grand
Plaza Park Royal Hotel in Kuala Lumpur when the Malaysian police stormed into the room. All the
suspects were quickly arrested without any resistance.
The Singaporean police have requested their Malaysian counterpart of Tan to be extradited
to Singapore to stand trial for the murder charge. According to the spokesman, Malaysia has
accepted the request and is now preparing documents for Tan’s extradition to Singapore. If the
suspect is found guilty of murder, the penalty will be death or life imprisonment plus canings
Who notified the Singaporean police of the arrest murderer?


The Indonesian police

The Indonesian police


The Thai police

The Thai police


The U.S. police department

The U.S. police department


The Malaysian police

The Malaysian police


The Swiss police

The Swiss police
07Multiple Choice
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Indonesia put in an impressive performance in their 2-0 defeat of Singapore, but still failed to
qualify for next year's AFC U-22 soccer championship after finishing a third place at the end of
Group E matches in Pekanbaru, Riau on Sunday.
The two goals for the home side, which welcomed Coach Aji Santoso back the sidelines from a
four matches suspension, both came in the second half from Agung Supriyanto.
He scored his first goal from the penalty box before finding his second several minutes later. He
beat a defender with a swift maneuver from the right flank and had the goalkeeper gasping as
his thunderous goal blasted into the far post.
The young Indonesians collected 9 points, or just one point behind runner-up Australia, out of a
six strong field of competitors. Japan topped the standing with a perfect collection 20-2 goal
margin.
 Singapore came in fourth with 7 points followed by Timor Leste with 3 points and Macau with
no points.
In earlier matches in the day, favorite Japan continued their dominant form with a 5-0 drubbing
of another tournament favorite Australia, while Timor Leste chalked up their first victory, a 4-1
over last-placed Macau.
Why did Indonesia fail to qualify for next year's AAFC U-22?


They defeated Singapore.

They defeated Singapore.


They got disqualified.

They got disqualified.


They finished in the third place.

They finished in the third place.


They did not have the chance.

They did not have the chance.


They showed impressive performance.

They showed impressive performance.
08Multiple Choice
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Spanish Thief Saw Himself as Robin Hood-Like Bandit

Madrid (Reuters) - Spain's most wanted thief, "The Loner," saw himself as a Robin Hood -
style figure and said he robbed banks only because they stole from the public, his
lawyer said Thursday.
Accused of killing three policemen and holding up more than 30 banks, Jaime Jimenez
Arbe was planning to move on to insurance companies when he was arrested last
month, Spanish media reported, citing lawyer Jose Mariano Trillo -Figueroa.
"I am not a killer and if I was obliged to shoot at officers of the law, it was always against
my will and in order to avoid being arrested," Jimenez said in a letter reproduced on
the websites of newspapers El Pais and El Mundo.
Trillo-Figueroa said Jimenez, who robbed the banks disguised in a false beard and a wig,
thinks of himself as Curro Jimenez, a Spanish 1970s television bandit in the style of
Robin Hood.
The Loner was arrested in Portugal, armed with a submachine gun in preparation for
another bank robbery-Reuters
 Before being arrested, Jaime Jimenez Arbe . . . in Spain


had just robbed a policeman.

had just robbed a policeman.


had robbed 30 banks

had robbed 30 banks


would have killed three officers of the law

would have killed three officers of the law


Had robbed insurance companies

Had robbed insurance companies


had been working for companies

had been working for companies
09Multiple Choice
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Birds, fish and reptiles feed on insects, and if there are no insects, they die from hunger. As they
die, predators which eat birds, fish and reptiles die, too, which leads to a mass extinction.
Furthermore, insects pollinate most plants which means people cannot grow crops without
them.
Insects are very important, so it was a great shock when a report found that the mass of insects
is falling by 2.5 per cent a year. If this continues, there will be 25% less insects in just 10 years. If
that happens, all of life will be in terrible danger.
There are two answers to why there are less and less insects. It is probably earth’s rising
temperatures, as well as the use of chemicals in farming.
What is the shocking fact about insects?


Many people hates insect.

Many people hates insect.


Insect population could lead to bird extinction.

Insect population could lead to bird extinction.


The amount of chemical used in farms.

The amount of chemical used in farms.

 Farmer cannot grow crops without insects help.
Farmer cannot grow crops without insects help.


The decline of insects population.

The decline of insects population.
10Multiple Choice
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UN: Indonesia records 117th human case of bird flu
Geneva (AP): Indonesia has recorded another human case of the H5N1 strain of the bird flu,
raising its world-leading total to 117 cases, according to the World Health Organization.
The agency said Friday night that the Indonesian Health Ministry had reported that a 16-year-
old girl from West Java Province has been hospitalized since Jan. 4 with symptoms of the
disease. It said the strain had been confirmed as H5N1.
Of the total number of human cases in Indonesia, 94 have been fatal. WHO says that globally
349 people have been infected with H5N1 since the 2003 outbreak of the disease. Of those, 216
have died.
After Indonesia the country with the next highest number of cases in Vietnam with 101,
followed by Egypt with 43, according to the U.N. health agency
The word “fatal” in the third paragraph has the closest meaning to ….


Harmless
Harmless


Poisonous
Poisonous


Tedious
Tedious


Deadly
Deadly


Extreme
Extreme
11Multiple Choice
2/ 2
Donald Trump signed a new order last week, and it is a step to create the United States Space
Force. Trump said that he sees space as a war-fighting territory of the future. He believes that
congress will support his order because it is important.
 He said that other countries are taking the same steps, but the American space technology is
much better. Trump said that this means that the USA will be safe for a long time.
“Donald Trump signed a new order last week. . .”
What does the synonym of the bolded word?


Obey.
Obey.


Issued.
Issued.


Shared.
Shared.


Wrote.
Wrote.


Crafted.
Crafted.
12Multiple Choice
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Malaysia has accepted the request and is now preparing …… the bold typed word means ___


Extradition
Extradition


Death penalty
Death penalty


Life imprisonment
Life imprisonment


Canings
Canings


Counter
Counter
 13Multiple Choice
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Madonna sues Manhattan co–op Board
NEW YORK – Madonna has sued the people who run her luxury co–op building overlooking the
Central Park for refusing her request to buy a neighbor’s apartment.
Madonna claimed in court papers that the co–op’s board of directors wrongfully blocked her
purchase of the seventh–floor apartment at West 64th street on the Upper West Side. The
Material Girl actress, who already owns a large apartment in the building, is asking the court to
let the sale go through and award her legal fees, according to a notice field Wednesday in
Manhattan’s State Supreme Court. The 49–year–old singer moved into the building after she
was rejected by the board at the Ritzy San Remo co–op in 1985 presently home to U2
frontman, Bono
Midboro Management Inc., the company that manages the West 64th street building, refused
to give comments on the dispute, and the co–op board president did not answer a call on
Friday for comment.
Taken from “The Jakarta Post”
Where did Madonna live before she moved to her apartment at West 64th Street?


At the building overlooking the Central Park.

At the building overlooking the Central Park.


At Bono’s apartment
At Bono’s apartment


At the luxury co–op building

At the luxury co–op building


At the Ritzy San Remo co–op building

At the Ritzy San Remo co–op building


At the building on the Upper West Side

At the building on the Upper West Side
14Multiple Choice
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Indonesia put in an impressive performance in their 2-0 defeat of Singapore, but still failed to
qualify for next year's AFC U-22 soccer championship after finishing a third place at the end of
Group E matches in Pekanbaru, Riau on Sunday.
The two goals for the home side, which welcomed Coach Aji Santoso back the sidelines from a
four matches suspension, both came in the second half from Agung Supriyanto.
 He scored his first goal from the penalty box before finding his second several minutes later. He
beat a defender with a swift maneuver from the right flank and had the goalkeeper gasping as
his thunderous goal blasted into the far post.
The young Indonesians collected 9 points, or just one point behind runner-up Australia, out of a
six strong field of competitors. Japan topped the standing with a perfect collection 20-2 goal
margin.
Singapore came in fourth with 7 points followed by Timor Leste with 3 points and Macau with
no points.
In earlier matches in the day, favorite Japan continued their dominant form with a 5-0 drubbing
of another tournament favorite Australia, while Timor Leste chalked up their first victory, a 4-1
over last-placed Macau.
. What is the main idea of paragraph 1 ?


Indonesia failed to qualify next year's AFC U-22 despite their winning over Singapore.
Indonesia failed to qualify next year's AFC U-22 despite their winning over Singapore.


Indonesia and Singapore participated in the AFC U-22 in Pekanbaru, Riau.

Indonesia and Singapore participated in the AFC U-22 in Pekanbaru, Riau.


Indonesia's impressive performance has trounced Singapore by 2-0.

Indonesia's impressive performance has trounced Singapore by 2-0.


Indonesia did not perform well but could defeat Singapore by 2-0.
Indonesia did not perform well but could defeat Singapore by 2-0.


Indonesia could defeat Singapore by 2-0.

Indonesia could defeat Singapore by 2-0.
15Multiple Choice
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Madonna sues Manhattan co–op Board
NEW YORK – Madonna has sued the people who run her luxury co–op building overlooking the
Central Park for refusing her request to buy a neighbor’s apartment.
Madonna claimed in court papers that the co–op’s board of directors wrongfully blocked her
purchase of the seventh–floor apartment at West 64th street on the Upper West Side. The
Material Girl actress, who already owns a large apartment in the building, is asking the court to
let the sale go through and award her legal fees, according to a notice field Wednesday in
Manhattan’s State Supreme Court. The 49–year–old singer moved into the building after she
was rejected by the board at the Ritzy San Remo co–op in 1985 presently home to U2
frontman, Bono
 Midboro Management Inc., the company that manages the West 64th street building, refused
to give comments on the dispute, and the co–op board president did not answer a call on
Friday for comment.
Taken from “The Jakarta Post”
Madonna sued the Manhattan Co–op Board because…..


Midboro management Inc managed the West 64th street building wrongfully
Midboro management Inc managed the West 64th street building wrongfully


they prevented her from buying another apartment at West 64th street
they prevented her from buying another apartment at West 64th street


she’s not allowed to sell her apartment in that building

she’s not allowed to sell her apartment in that building


they rejected Madonna to stay at the Ritzy San Remo co–op

they rejected Madonna to stay at the Ritzy San Remo co–op


they sold her apartment building at West 64th street

they sold her apartment building at West 64th street
16Multiple Choice
2/ 2
Donald Trump signed a new order last week, and it is a step to create the United States Space
Force. Trump said that he sees space as a war-fighting territory of the future. He believes that
congress will support his order because it is important.
He said that other countries are taking the same steps, but the American space technology is
much better. Trump said that this means that the USA will be safe for a long time.
Why Trump belives that congress will support his order?

Because he said so.

Because he said so.


Because the reason behind it is important.

Because the reason behind it is important.


Because other country do the same.

Because other country do the same.


Because USA isn’t safe.

Because USA isn’t safe.


Because there will be a war in space soon.

Because there will be a war in space soon.
17Multiple Choice
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Mafia style executioner arrested in Kuala Lumpur
NLF Malaysia: The Malaysian police have notified the Singaporean police that a suspected
murderer, Tan Chor Jin, who fled to Kuala Lumpur after shooting and killing Mr. Lim Hock Soon,
has been arrested.
The 39-year-old suspect, who is blind in one eye, has been dubbed the “One-eyed dragon”.
It was alleged that Tan entered Mr. Lim’s apartment at Serangoon Avenue on February 15 at 7:00
a.m. when the maid opened the door to send the victim’s daughter to school. Tan forced the
maid and the daughter back into their apartment. Tan then shot Mr. Lim. Tan was said to have
taken some valuables before he left the house. The wife then called the police. By the time the
paramedics arrived, Mr. Lim was already dead. Some neighbors said they saw someone walking
calmly along the corridor, shortly after the shooting.
Hundreds of police officers immediately surrounded the crime scene, and the police dogs
were called in to search the entire apartment, unit by unit, looking for the suspect killer without
any success. Within hours, the suspect’s features and identity were established. The police
suspected the killer might have fled to another country. They immediately contacted Interpol for
help to nab the alleged murderer.
According to a reliable source, the suspect who is also a Triad member had business
transactions with the victim for many years. It was alleged that the victim had cheated Tan, and
that Tan might have killed him cold-bloodedly because of this.
Tan was with his wife and three other people in a room on the 13th floor of the five-star Grand
Plaza Park Royal Hotel in Kuala Lumpur when the Malaysian police stormed into the room. All the
suspects were quickly arrested without any resistance.
The Singaporean police have requested their Malaysian counterpart of Tan to be extradited
to Singapore to stand trial for the murder charge. According to the spokesman, Malaysia has
accepted the request and is now preparing documents for Tan’s extradition to Singapore. If the
suspect is found guilty of murder, the penalty will be death or life imprisonment plus canings.
Why did the crime reporter say “According to a reliable source”?


Because the crime reporter had no access of such information from crime scene but based on
someone who told him/her the information
Because the crime reporter had no access of such information from crime scene but based on
someone who told him/her the information

 Because the reporter did not visit the crime scene
Because the reporter did not visit the crime scene


Because the reporter found it easier to base the information on hearsay

Because the reporter found it easier to base the information on hearsay


Because the reporter was late visiting the crime scene and had to base his/her crime report on
rumors
Because the reporter was late visiting the crime scene and had to base his/her crime report on
rumors


Becausethe reporter was a novice and did not know how to obtain her own information
Becausethe reporter was a novice and did not know how to obtain her own information
18Multiple Choice
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Spanish Thief Saw Himself as Robin Hood-Like Bandit

Madrid (Reuters) - Spain's most wanted thief, "The Loner," saw himself as a Robin Hood -
style figure and said he robbed banks only because they stole from the public, his
lawyer said Thursday.
Accused of killing three policemen and holding up more than 30 banks, Jaime Jimenez
Arbe was planning to move on to insurance companies when he was arrested last
month, Spanish media reported, citing lawyer Jose Mariano Trillo -Figueroa.
"I am not a killer and if I was obliged to shoot at officers of the law, it was always against
my will and in order to avoid being arrested," Jimenez said in a letter reproduced on
the websites of newspapers El Pais and El Mundo.
Trillo-Figueroa said Jimenez, who robbed the banks disguised in a false beard and a wig,
thinks of himself as Curro Jimenez, a Spanish 1970s television bandit in the style of
Robin Hood.
The Loner was arrested in Portugal, armed with a submachine gun in preparation for
another bank robbery-Reuters
The reason why "The Loner" robbed the banks is because . . . .


his lawyer helped him

his lawyer helped him


he was the most wanted thief in Spain

he was the most wanted thief in Spain


he was accused of killing three policemen

he was accused of killing three policemen


he believed that the banks stole money from the public

he believed that the banks stole money from the public


he was himself as a Robin Hood-style figure

he was himself as a Robin Hood-style figure
19Multiple Choice
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ANTARA
Karl Lagerfeld was born in 1933, and he worked for Chanel as the creative director for 36 years.
He was a fashion icon. He always wore similar clothing – a white shirt, black suit,black tie and
black glasses. This became his typical look.
Last month, he missed Chanel’s culture show. He was not well and recently he died. He was 85.
What statements is incorrect based on the news above?


Karl worked for chanel for more than 36 years.

Karl worked for chanel for more than 36 years.


Karl likes to wear black glasses.

Karl likes to wear black glasses.


Karl has an unique looks.

Karl has an unique looks.


Karl is known as fashion icon.

Karl is known as fashion icon.


Karl passed away last month.

Karl passed away last month.
20Multiple Choice
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The interesting title and it is understood easily by the readers is....


Focus.
 Focus.


Circumstance.
Circumstance.


Material.
Material.


Headline.
Headline.
21Multiple Choice
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Wade withdraws from U.S. basketball team
(Reuters) - Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade withdrew his name from the player pool
for the U.S. Olympic basketball team on Thursday because his injured left knee will
require surgery, USA Basketball said.

After receiving the diagnosis from the Heat team physician, the All -Star guard, who
helped Miami win the NBA title in five games over the Oklahoma City Thunder,
informed USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo that he was having the surgery
soon and would be unable to compete in London.

"As many people may know, throughout the season, I struggled with a recurring knee
issue," Wade said in a statement. "After the championship game, I visited with my
doctors for a round of comprehensive medical tests, and the recent results dictate the
need for surgery. "While every part of me wants to be in London, I need to take this
time to do what's best to improve my health and allow me to continue to play the
game I love."

Wade was the U.S. team's leading scorer in their run to 2008 Olympic gold in Beijing,
scoring a game-high 27 points as the Americans beat Spain 118-107 in the Olympic
final.

Despite having his knee drained during the NBA playoffs, Wade averaged over 22
points a game during Miami's championship series triumph over the Thunder.

Wade's exit from the U.S. squad left 17 players in the mix for 12 spots on the Olympic
team following injuries that removed several players from consideration, including
 Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls and Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic.

What is the main idea of paragraph 3?

Peole know that Dwyane Wade has a problam

Peole know that Dwyane Wade has a problam


Dwyane Wade visit his doctors for medical test

Dwyane Wade visit his doctors for medical test


The doctors suggested Wade recovers his knee by surgery

The doctors suggested Wade recovers his knee by surgery


Dwyane Wade wants to improve his health to continue the game

Dwyane Wade wants to improve his health to continue the game


Dwyane Wade has struggled with his knee problem that he needs surgery
Dwyane Wade has struggled with his knee problem that he needs surgery
22Multiple Choice
2/ 2
Karl Lagerfeld was born in 1933, and he worked for Chanel as the creative director for 36 years.
He was a fashion icon. He always wore similar clothing – a white shirt, black suit,black tie and
black glasses. This became his typical look.
Last month, he missed Chanel’s culture show. He was not well and recently he died. He was 85.
“He was a fashion icon“.
What does the bolded word mean?


A person who created fashion brand.

A person who created fashion brand.


A person who report latest fashion news.

A person who report latest fashion news.


A person who reviewing fashion item.

 A person who reviewing fashion item.


A person who is respected in fashion industry.

A person who is respected in fashion industry.


A person who love to promote his fashion line.

A person who love to promote his fashion line.
23Multiple Choice
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UN: Indonesia records 117th human case of bird flu
Geneva (AP): Indonesia has recorded another human case of the H5N1 strain of the bird flu,
raising its world-leading total to 117 cases, according to the World Health Organization.
The agency said Friday night that the Indonesian Health Ministry had reported that a 16-year-
old girl from West Java Province has been hospitalized since Jan. 4 with symptoms of the
disease. It said the strain had been confirmed as H5N1.
Of the total number of human cases in Indonesia, 94 have been fatal. WHO says that globally
349 people have been infected with H5N1 since the 2003 outbreak of the disease. Of those, 216
have died.
After Indonesia the country with the next highest number of cases in Vietnam with 101,
followed by Egypt with 43, according to the U.N. health agency
In the WHO release, the country ranked second in number of bird flu case found is ….


Indonesia
Indonesia


Vietnam
Vietnam


Egypt
Egypt


USA
USA


Singapore
Singapore
24Multiple Choice
2/ 2
 Wade withdraws from U.S. basketball team
(Reuters) - Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade withdrew his name from the player pool
for the U.S. Olympic basketball team on Thursday because his injured left knee will
require surgery, USA Basketball said.

After receiving the diagnosis from the Heat team physician, the All -Star guard, who
helped Miami win the NBA title in five games over the Oklahoma City Thunder,
informed USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo that he was having the surgery
soon and would be unable to compete in London.

"As many people may know, throughout the season, I stru ggled with a recurring knee
issue," Wade said in a statement. "After the championship game, I visited with my
doctors for a round of comprehensive medical tests, and the recent results dictate the
need for surgery. "While every part of me wants to be in Lo ndon, I need to take this
time to do what's best to improve my health and allow me to continue to play the
game I love."

Wade was the U.S. team's leading scorer in their run to 2008 Olympic gold in Beijing,
scoring a game-high 27 points as the Americans beat Spain 118-107 in the Olympic
final.

Despite having his knee drained during the NBA playoffs, Wade averaged over 22
points a game during Miami's championship series triumph over the Thunder.

Wade's exit from the U.S. squad left 17 players in the mix for 12 spots on the Olympic
team following injuries that removed several players from consideration, including
Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls and Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic.

Based on the text, Dwyane Wade…

will be a guard in the U.S. Olympic basketball team

will be a guard in the U.S. Olympic basketball team


will never play basketball again for the U.S. team

will never play basketball again for the U.S. team


failed to play in Beijing Olympic games

failed to play in Beijing Olympic games


is the most valuable player in the Olympic games

is the most valuable player in the Olympic games


was the leading scorer for the U.S. team in Beijing Olympic games

was the leading scorer for the U.S. team in Beijing Olympic games, , ,
25Multiple Choice
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Tourist Boats Collided in Thailand, 42 Injured
Thailand: Forty-two passengers were injured and two were missing after two boats carrying
Thai and foreign tourists collided in the popular island beach party, police said Sunday.
The speedboats were ferrying tourists to the Pha-Ngan island for a “Fullmoon” party, a monthly
event that attracts thousands of young, mostly western tourists.
Provincial police officer, Adipong Tapee said of the 42 travelers injured, 39 were hospitalized
including four Britons, four Australians and four Singaporeans. Also among them were Irish,
Norwegian, Malaysian and Thai tourists, he said.
The boats collided and overturned before midnight Saturday, throwing the passengers into the
rough sea water just off the island, the website of The Nation newspaper said. -AP
What had possibly caused the accident?

A careless captain
A careless captain


Too many passengers on board

Too many passengers on board


There were too many boats

There were too many boats


A rough weather
A rough weather


The boats were speeding

 The boats were speeding
26Multiple Choice
2/ 2
You may not like insects, but all of life on earth needs them to survive.
Birds, fish and reptiles feed on insects, and if there are no insects, they die from hunger. As they
die, predators which eat birds, fish and reptiles die, too, which leads to a mass extinction.
Furthermore, insects pollinate most plants which means people cannot grow crops without
them.
Insects are very important, so it was a great shock when a report found that the mass of insects
is falling by 2.5 per cent a year. If this continues, there will be 25% less insects in just 10 years. If
that happens, all of life will be in terrible danger.
There are two answers to why there are less and less insects. It is probably earth’s rising
temperatures, as well as the use of chemicals in farming.
What statement is incorrect based on the news above?


Insect is important to all life on earth.

Insect is important to all life on earth.


If the decline keeps happen, it could lead to mass extinction.

If the decline keeps happen, it could lead to mass extinction.


Despite the number of insect declining, human won’t be affected.

Despite the number of insect declining, human won’t be affected.


Rising temperature is one of the possible explanation for this phenomena.

Rising temperature is one of the possible explanation for this phenomena.


The use of chemicals in farming activities affected the number of insect populations.
The use of chemicals in farming activities affected the number of insect populations.
27Multiple Choice
2/ 2
Donald Trump signed a new order last week, and it is a step to create the United States Space
Force. Trump said that he sees space as a war-fighting territory of the future. He believes that
congress will support his order because it is important.
He said that other countries are taking the same steps, but the American space technology is
much better. Trump said that this means that the USA will be safe for a long time.
Why Trump belives that congress will support his order?

 Because he said so.
Because he said so.


Because the reason behind it is important.

Because the reason behind it is important.


Because other country do the same.

Because other country do the same.


Because USA isn’t safe.

Because USA isn’t safe.


Because there will be a war in space soon.

Because there will be a war in space soon.
28Multiple Choice
2/ 2
Apple, which has stumbled in its efforts to get into social media, has talked with Twitter in
recent months about making a strategic investment in it, according to people briefed on the
matter.
Although apple has been hugely successful in selling phones and tablets, it has little traction in
social networking, which has become a major engine of activity on the Web and on mobile
devices. Social media are increasingly influencing the ways people spend their time and money
— important consideration for Apple, which also sells application, games, music and movies.
Apple has considered an investment in the hundreds of millions of dollars, one that could value
Twitter at more than $10 billion, up from an $8.4 billion valuation last year, these people said.
They declined to be identified because the discussions were private.
There is no guarantee that the two companies, which are not in negotiations at the moment,
will come to an agreement. But the earlier talks are a sign that they may form a stronger
partnership amid intensifying competition from companies like Google and Facebook.
Apple has not made many friends in social media. Its relationship with Facebook, for example,
has been strained since a deal to build Facebook featured into Ping, Apple's music-centric social
network, fell apart. Facebook is also aligned with Microsoft, which owns a small stake in it. And
Google, an Apple rival in the phone market, has been pushing its own social network, Google
Plus.
. According to the news, Apple has not been very successful in ....


selling phones
selling phones

 strategic investment
strategic investment


cooperating with Twitter

cooperating with Twitter


getting into social media

getting into social media


selling game applications

selling game applications
29Multiple Choice
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Mafia style executioner arrested in Kuala Lumpur
NLF Malaysia: The Malaysian police have notified the Singaporean police that a suspected
murderer, Tan Chor Jin, who fled to Kuala Lumpur after shooting and killing Mr. Lim Hock Soon,
has been arrested.
The 39-year-old suspect, who is blind in one eye, has been dubbed the “One-eyed dragon”.
It was alleged that Tan entered Mr. Lim’s apartment at Serangoon Avenue on February 15 at 7:00
a.m. when the maid opened the door to send the victim’s daughter to school. Tan forced the
maid and the daughter back into their apartment. Tan then shot Mr. Lim. Tan was said to have
taken some valuables before he left the house. The wife then called the police. By the time the
paramedics arrived, Mr. Lim was already dead. Some neighbors said they saw someone walking
calmly along the corridor, shortly after the shooting.
Hundreds of police officers immediately surrounded the crime scene, and the police dogs
were called in to search the entire apartment, unit by unit, looking for the suspect killer without
any success. Within hours, the suspect’s features and identity were established. The police
suspected the killer might have fled to another country. They immediately contacted Interpol for
help to nab the alleged murderer.
According to a reliable source, the suspect who is also a Triad member had business
transactions with the victim for many years. It was alleged that the victim had cheated Tan, and
that Tan might have killed him cold-bloodedly because of this.
Tan was with his wife and three other people in a room on the 13th floor of the five-star Grand
Plaza Park Royal Hotel in Kuala Lumpur when the Malaysian police stormed into the room. All the
suspects were quickly arrested without any resistance.
The Singaporean police have requested their Malaysian counterpart of Tan to be extradited
to Singapore to stand trial for the murder charge. According to the spokesman, Malaysia has
accepted the request and is now preparing documents for Tan’s extradition to Singapore. If the
suspect is found guilty of murder, the penalty will be death or life imprisonment plus canings.
Some neighbors said they saw someone walking calmly along the corridor, shortly after the
shooting. (par 2). The bold typed word refers to _______


The maid
The maid


The wife
The wife


Mr. Lim
Mr. Lim


Tan Chor Jin

Tan Chor Jin


The daughter
The daughter
30Multiple Choice
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News Item Protecting Sumatra's Forests & Ecosystems
(JP, Jakarta)
The Indonesia government and world wild fund (WWF) have announced a bold commitment to
protect the remaining forest and critical ecosystem of Sumatra.
WWF said the historic agreement represented the first-ever island- wide commitment to
protect Sumatra’s stunning biodiversity.
The commitment was announced Thursday at the International Union for Conservation of
Nature (IUCN), world Conversation Congress in Barcelona and was endorsed by the governors
of Sumatra’s 10 provinces- the world’s sixth-largest island- and also by four ministers.
Sumatra is the only place in the world where tigers, elephants, orangutans and rhinos co-exist.
The agreement commits all the governors in Sumatra, along with the Indonesia ministries of
forestry, environment, home affairs and public works, to restore critical ecosystems in Sumatra
and protect areas whit high conservation values.
WWF, Conservation International, Fauna and Flora International, Wildlife Conservation Society
and other conservation groups working in Sumatra have agreed to help implement the political
commitment to protect what remains of the island is species-rich forests and critical areas. The
island has lost 48 percent of its natural forest cover since 1985.
More than 13 percent of Sumatra’s remaining forests are peat forests, which sit a top the
deepest peat soil in the world; clearing peat forests is a major source of carbon emissions that
cause climate change
The agreement is:


to implement the decisions of the World Conservation Congress

 to implement the decisions of the World Conservation Congress


to support the governors of Sumatra to chase animals hunters

to support the governors of Sumatra to chase animals hunters


to stop the emissions of carbon that cause climate change

to stop the emissions of carbon that cause climate change


to work together for the development of Sumatra

to work together for the development of Sumatra


to protect the forests and ecosystems in Sumatra

to protect the forests and ecosystems in Sumatra
31Multiple Choice
2/ 2
Apple, which has stumbled in its efforts to get into social media, has talked with Twitter in
recent months about making a strategic investment in it, according to people briefed on the
matter.
Although apple has been hugely successful in selling phones and tablets, it has little traction in
social networking, which has become a major engine of activity on the Web and on mobile
devices. Social media are increasingly influencing the ways people spend their time and money
— important consideration for Apple, which also sells application, games, music and movies.
Apple has considered an investment in the hundreds of millions of dollars, one that could value
Twitter at more than $10 billion, up from an $8.4 billion valuation last year, these people said.
They declined to be identified because the discussions were private.
There is no guarantee that the two companies, which are not in negotiations at the moment,
will come to an agreement. But the earlier talks are a sign that they may form a stronger
partnership amid intensifying competition from companies like Google and Facebook.
Apple has not made many friends in social media. Its relationship with Facebook, for example,
has been strained since a deal to build Facebook featured into Ping, Apple's music-centric social
network, fell apart. Facebook is also aligned with Microsoft, which owns a small stake in it. And
Google, an Apple rival in the phone market, has been pushing its own social network, Google
Plus.
. "But the earlier talks are sign that they may form a stronger partnership".
The underlined word means ....

collusion
collusion

 competition
competition


agreement
agreement


negotiation
negotiation


collaboration
collaboration
32Multiple Choice
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Wade withdraws from U.S. basketball team
(Reuters) - Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade withdrew his name from the player pool
for the U.S. Olympic basketball team on Thursday because his injured left knee will
require surgery, USA Basketball said.

After receiving the diagnosis from the Heat team physician, the All -Star guard, who
helped Miami win the NBA title in five games over the Oklahoma City Thunder,
informed USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo that he was having the surgery
soon and would be unable to compete in London.

"As many people may know, throughout the season, I struggled with a recurring knee
issue," Wade said in a statement. "After the championship game, I visited with my
doctors for a round of comprehensive medical tests, and th e recent results dictate the
need for surgery. "While every part of me wants to be in London, I need to take this
time to do what's best to improve my health and allow me to continue to play the
game I love."

Wade was the U.S. team's leading scorer in the ir run to 2008 Olympic gold in Beijing,
scoring a game-high 27 points as the Americans beat Spain 118-107 in the Olympic
final.

Despite having his knee drained during the NBA playoffs, Wade averaged over 22
points a game during Miami's championship series triumph over the Thunder.

Wade's exit from the U.S. squad left 17 players in the mix for 12 spots on the Olympic
 team following injuries that removed several players from consideration, including
Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls and Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic.

Why can’t Wade play for us basketball team?

He is too old to play basketball

He is too old to play basketball


His injured left knee requires surgery

His injured left knee requires surgery


He doesn't want to complete in London

He doesn't want to complete in London


He wants to visit his doctor for a medical test

He wants to visit his doctor for a medical test


He was removed from the U.S. basketball team.

He was removed from the U.S. basketball team.
33Multiple Choice
2/ 2
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Six U.S. soldiers were killed by a blast north of Baghdad on
Monday, the U.S. military said on Tuesday, in one of the single deadliest ground
attacks against American forces in Iraq in months.

Three other soldiers were wounded after an explosion went off near their vehicles in
the province of Salahaddin, the military said in a statement, without giving details.
Salahaddin is a Sunni Arab insurgent stronghold.

More than 3,170 U.S. soldiers have died in Iraq since the U.S. -led invasion in March
2003.
Iraqi and U.S. forces are in the third week of a security crackdown in Baghdad aimed
at stemming sectarian violence. U.S. military commanders have expressed concerns
that insurgents could step up attacks outside Baghdad.
 The text talks about ….

six U.S. soldiers killed by a blast

six U.S. soldiers killed by a blast


attacking against American

attacking against American


a blast north of Baghdad

a blast north of Baghdad


a Sunni Arab insurgent

a Sunni Arab insurgent


the U.S. military

the U.S. military
34Multiple Choice
2/ 2
Mafia style executioner arrested in Kuala Lumpur
NLF Malaysia: The Malaysian police have notified the Singaporean police that a suspected
murderer, Tan Chor Jin, who fled to Kuala Lumpur after shooting and killing Mr. Lim Hock Soon,
has been arrested.
The 39-year-old suspect, who is blind in one eye, has been dubbed the “One-eyed dragon”.
It was alleged that Tan entered Mr. Lim’s apartment at Serangoon Avenue on February 15 at 7:00
a.m. when the maid opened the door to send the victim’s daughter to school. Tan forced the
maid and the daughter back into their apartment. Tan then shot Mr. Lim. Tan was said to have
taken some valuables before he left the house. The wife then called the police. By the time the
paramedics arrived, Mr. Lim was already dead. Some neighbors said they saw someone walking
calmly along the corridor, shortly after the shooting.
Hundreds of police officers immediately surrounded the crime scene, and the police dogs
were called in to search the entire apartment, unit by unit, looking for the suspect killer without
any success. Within hours, the suspect’s features and identity were established. The police
suspected the killer might have fled to another country. They immediately contacted Interpol for
help to nab the alleged murderer.
According to a reliable source, the suspect who is also a Triad member had business
transactions with the victim for many years. It was alleged that the victim had cheated Tan, and
that Tan might have killed him cold-bloodedly because of this.
 Tan was with his wife and three other people in a room on the 13th floor of the five-star Grand
Plaza Park Royal Hotel in Kuala Lumpur when the Malaysian police stormed into the room. All the
suspects were quickly arrested without any resistance.
The Singaporean police have requested their Malaysian counterpart of Tan to be extradited
to Singapore to stand trial for the murder charge. According to the spokesman, Malaysia has
accepted the request and is now preparing documents for Tan’s extradition to Singapore. If the
suspect is found guilty of murder, the penalty will be death or life imprisonment plus canings.
Some neighbor saw someone walking calmly along the corridor….


A few weeks after the shooting

A few weeks after the shooting


A few minutes after the shooting

A few minutes after the shooting


A few minutes before the shooting

A few minutes before the shooting


A few days after the shooting

A few days after the shooting


A few hours before the shooting

A few hours before the shooting
35Multiple Choice
2/ 2
Apple, which has stumbled in its efforts to get into social media, has talked with Twitter in
recent months about making a strategic investment in it, according to people briefed on the
matter.
Although apple has been hugely successful in selling phones and tablets, it has little traction in
social networking, which has become a major engine of activity on the Web and on mobile
devices. Social media are increasingly influencing the ways people spend their time and money
— important consideration for Apple, which also sells application, games, music and movies.
Apple has considered an investment in the hundreds of millions of dollars, one that could value
Twitter at more than $10 billion, up from an $8.4 billion valuation last year, these people said.
They declined to be identified because the discussions were private.
There is no guarantee that the two companies, which are not in negotiations at the moment,
will come to an agreement. But the earlier talks are a sign that they may form a stronger
partnership amid intensifying competition from companies like Google and Facebook.
Apple has not made many friends in social media. Its relationship with Facebook, for example,
has been strained since a deal to build Facebook featured into Ping, Apple's music-centric social
 network, fell apart. Facebook is also aligned with Microsoft, which owns a small stake in it. And
Google, an Apple rival in the phone market, has been pushing its own social network, Google
Plus.
What is the news about?


Social networking.
Social networking.


Apple's new products.

Apple's new products.


Twitter strategic investment.

Twitter strategic investment.


Twitters success in social media.

Twitters success in social media.


Apple's plan to cooperate with Twitter.

Apple's plan to cooperate with Twitter.
36Multiple Choice
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The location of the event happened is called....


Headline.
Headline.


Circumstance.
Circumstance.


Scene.
Scene.


Focus.
Focus.
37Multiple Choice
2/ 2
 (Reuters Health) - Half of all heart patients made at least one medication-related mistake after
leaving the hospital, and guidance from a pharmacist didn't seem to reduce those errors, in a
new study.
Consequences of mistakes - such as forgetting to take certain drugs or taking the wrong dose -
can range from side effects like constipation to more serious drops in blood pressure. Two
percent of errors were life-threatening.
Hospitals involved in the study were already taking steps to prevent medication mistakes in
addition to the extra pharmacist intervention, said Dr. Sunil Kripalani, the study's lead author
from the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
"We were surprised to see that in spite of these efforts that 50 percent (of patients) were still
having these medication errors," he told Reuters Health.
Although the pharmacist visits didn't help the average patient, he added, certain ones seemed
to benefit - such as patients who were on multiple drugs or had trouble understanding health
information.
As for traditionally lower-risk patients, he said other strategies to prevent errors may be
needed.
What does the text tell us about?


The patient’s medication errors

The patient’s medication errors


The hospital’s medical treatments

The hospital’s medical treatments


The doctor’s medical treatment

The doctor’s medical treatment


The uncontrolled medical treatment

The uncontrolled medical treatment


The pharmacist’s medication mistakes

The pharmacist’s medication mistakes
38Multiple Choice
2/ 2
Mafia style executioner arrested in Kuala Lumpur
NLF Malaysia: The Malaysian police have notified the Singaporean police that a suspected
murderer, Tan Chor Jin, who fled to Kuala Lumpur after shooting and killing Mr. Lim Hock Soon,
has been arrested.
The 39-year-old suspect, who is blind in one eye, has been dubbed the “One-eyed dragon”.
It was alleged that Tan entered Mr. Lim’s apartment at Serangoon Avenue on February 15 at 7:00
 a.m. when the maid opened the door to send the victim’s daughter to school. Tan forced the
maid and the daughter back into their apartment. Tan then shot Mr. Lim. Tan was said to have
taken some valuables before he left the house. The wife then called the police. By the time the
paramedics arrived, Mr. Lim was already dead. Some neighbors said they saw someone walking
calmly along the corridor, shortly after the shooting.
Hundreds of police officers immediately surrounded the crime scene, and the police dogs
were called in to search the entire apartment, unit by unit, looking for the suspect killer without
any success. Within hours, the suspect’s features and identity were established. The police
suspected the killer might have fled to another country. They immediately contacted Interpol for
help to nab the alleged murderer.
According to a reliable source, the suspect who is also a Triad member had business
transactions with the victim for many years. It was alleged that the victim had cheated Tan, and
that Tan might have killed him cold-bloodedly because of this.
Tan was with his wife and three other people in a room on the 13th floor of the five-star Grand
Plaza Park Royal Hotel in Kuala Lumpur when the Malaysian police stormed into the room. All the
suspects were quickly arrested without any resistance.
The Singaporean police have requested their Malaysian counterpart of Tan to be extradited
to Singapore to stand trial for the murder charge. According to the spokesman, Malaysia has
accepted the request and is now preparing documents for Tan’s extradition to Singapore. If the
suspect is found guilty of murder, the penalty will be death or life imprisonment plus canings.

Why could the murderer take place



Because of the revenge

Because of the revenge


Because of the betrayal

Because of the betrayal


Because Tan was a rich person

Because Tan was a rich person


Because Lim stayed in an apartment

Because Lim stayed in an apartment


Because the situation in the killing area was calm and quiet
Because the situation in the killing area was calm and quiet
39Multiple Choice
2/ 2
 (Reuters Health) - Half of all heart patients made at least one medication-related mistake after
leaving the hospital, and guidance from a pharmacist didn't seem to reduce those errors, in a
new study.
Consequences of mistakes - such as forgetting to take certain drugs or taking the wrong dose -
can range from side effects like constipation to more serious drops in blood pressure. Two
percent of errors were life-threatening.
Hospitals involved in the study were already taking steps to prevent medication mistakes in
addition to the extra pharmacist intervention, said Dr. Sunil Kripalani, the study's lead author
from the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
"We were surprised to see that in spite of these efforts that 50 percent (of patients) were still
having these medication errors," he told Reuters Health.
Although the pharmacist visits didn't help the average patient, he added, certain ones seemed
to benefit - such as patients who were on multiple drugs or had trouble understanding health
information.
As for traditionally lower-risk patients, he said other strategies to prevent errors may be
needed.
What is the effect of medication errors?

Bleeding on heart
Bleeding on heart

Health information
Health information,


Problem in healing
Problem in healing


Life—long time
Life—long time


Life –threatening
Life –threatening
40Multiple Choice
2/ 2
Tourist Boats Collided in Thailand, 42 Injured
Thailand: Forty-two passengers were injured and two were missing after two boats carrying
Thai and foreign tourists collided in the popular island beach party, police said Sunday.
The speedboats were ferrying tourists to the Pha-Ngan island for a “Fullmoon” party, a monthly
event that attracts thousands of young, mostly western tourists.
 Provincial police officer, Adipong Tapee said of the 42 travelers injured, 39 were hospitalized
including four Britons, four Australians and four Singaporeans. Also among them were Irish,
Norwegian, Malaysian and Thai tourists, he said.
The boats collided and overturned before midnight Saturday, throwing the passengers into the
rough sea water just off the island, the website of The Nation newspaper said. -AP
We know from the text that…


The boat carried forty two passengers

The boat carried forty two passengers


The accident happened not far from Pha-Ngan

The accident happened not far from Pha-Ngan


The two missing passengers were westerners

The two missing passengers were westerners


The passengers were mostly foreign tourists

The passengers were mostly foreign tourists


The boats collided on the way back to Pha-Ngan island

The boats collided on the way back to Pha-Ngan island
41Multiple Choice
2/ 2
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Six U.S. soldiers were killed by a blast north of Baghdad on
Monday, the U.S. military said on Tuesday, in one of the single deadliest ground
attacks against American forces in Iraq in months.

Three other soldiers were wounded after an explosion went off near their vehicles in
the province of Salahaddin, the military said in a statement, without giving details.
Salahaddin is a Sunni Arab insurgent stronghold.

More than 3,170 U.S. soldiers have died in Iraq since the U.S.-led invasion in March
2003.
Iraqi and U.S. forces are in the third week of a security crackdown in Baghdad aimed
at stemming sectarian violence. U.S. military commanders have expressed concerns
that insurgents could step up attacks outside Baghdad.
 Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the text?

Insurgents could increase attacks outside Baghdad.

Insurgents could increase attacks outside Baghdad.


Three soldiers were wounded after an explosion went off.

Three soldiers were wounded after an explosion went off.


The U.S invasion has caused more than 3,170 of its soldiers died.
The U.S invasion has caused more than 3,170 of its soldiers died.


Six, US, soldiers died due to a blast north of Baghdad on Monday.

Six, US, soldiers died due to a blast north of Baghdad on Monday.


Iraqi and U.S. forces are in the second week of a security crackdown in Baghdad.
Iraqi and U.S. forces are in the second week of a security crackdown in Baghdad.
42Multiple Choice
2/ 2
Indonesia put in an impressive performance in their 2-0 defeat of Singapore, but still failed to
qualify for next year's AFC U-22 soccer championship after finishing a third place at the end of
Group E matches in Pekanbaru, Riau on Sunday.
The two goals for the home side, which welcomed Coach Aji Santoso back the sidelines from a
four matches suspension, both came in the second half from Agung Supriyanto.
He scored his first goal from the penalty box before finding his second several minutes later. He
beat a defender with a swift maneuver from the right flank and had the goalkeeper gasping as
his thunderous goal blasted into the far post.
The young Indonesians collected 9 points, or just one point behind runner-up Australia, out of a
six strong field of competitors. Japan topped the standing with a perfect collection 20-2 goal
margin.
Singapore came in fourth with 7 points followed by Timor Leste with 3 points and Macau with
no points.
In earlier matches in the day, favorite Japan continued their dominant form with a 5-0 drubbing
of another tournament favorite Australia, while Timor Leste chalked up their first victory, a 4-1
over last-placed Macau.
How did Agung Supriyanto get his second goal?


He let the goalkeeper keep the ball.

He let the goalkeeper keep the ball.


He beat a goalkeeper with a maneuver.

He beat a goalkeeper with a maneuver.


He welcomed Coach Aji Santoso back.

He welcomed Coach Aji Santoso back.


He kicked the ball from the penalty box.

He kicked the ball from the penalty box.


He beat a defender with a swift maneuver.

He beat a defender with a swift maneuver.
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Floods hit the McKenzie County
McKenzie: Yesterday afternoon flash floods created havoc in McKenzie County, falling
trees, snarling traffic and affecting business. The worst hit areas, according to the police, were
Lonsdale Road, Victoria Drive and upper Linken Street.
“The water levels at these roads were as high as 6 meters,” said the Public Utility Authority
(PUA). A combination of heavy rain and bad timing caused the floods. The tides were
exceptionally high between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Traffic slowed to a crawl, leaving driver and
commuters stuck.
In the Lonsdale area, the sudden rise in the water caught businessmen on Owen Road and
Pinedale Road off-guard. Mr. Max, who was a shop an Owen Road, told us that the water had
ruined all of his merchandise. Miss Ving, a hairdresser, reported that some of her equipment and
chemicals were damaged. She also had to walk barefoot as her whole shop was flooded.
“We’ve had floods before, but this is the worst,” Miss Ving said.
The PUA advises residents and shopkeepers in flood prone areas to protect their belongings.
Drivers are also advised to be cautious when traveling along low-lying roads which are prone to
flash floods.
The sentence “traffic slowed to a crawl” means the ________


Vehicles were stuck in the water

Vehicles were stuck in the water


Vehicles were moving slowly

Vehicles were moving slowly


People were moving slowly

 People were moving slowly


Drivers were stuck in their cars

Drivers were stuck in their cars


Vehicles were not moving

Vehicles were not moving
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Floods hit the McKenzie County
McKenzie: Yesterday afternoon flash floods created havoc in McKenzie County, falling
trees, snarling traffic and affecting business. The worst hit areas, according to the police, were
Lonsdale Road, Victoria Drive and upper Linken Street.
“The water levels at these roads were as high as 6 meters,” said the Public Utility Authority
(PUA). A combination of heavy rain and bad timing caused the floods. The tides were
exceptionally high between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Traffic slowed to a crawl, leaving driver and
commuters stuck.
In the Lonsdale area, the sudden rise in the water caught businessmen on Owen Road and
Pinedale Road off-guard. Mr. Max, who was a shop an Owen Road, told us that the water had
ruined all of his merchandise. Miss Ving, a hairdresser, reported that some of her equipment and
chemicals were damaged. She also had to walk barefoot as her whole shop was flooded.
“We’ve had floods before, but this is the worst,” Miss Ving said.
The PUA advises residents and shopkeepers in flood prone areas to protect their belongings.
Drivers are also advised to be cautious when traveling along low-lying roads which are prone to
flash floo
The flash floods caused shopkeepers to ______

grain a profit
grain a profit ,


Lose their shops

Lose their shops


Suffer a loss
Suffer a loss


Gain new customers

Gain new customers

 Close their shops
Close their shops
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ANTARA
Karl Lagerfeld was born in 1933, and he worked for Chanel as the creative director for 36 years.
He was a fashion icon. He always wore similar clothing – a white shirt, black suit,black tie and
black glasses. This became his typical look.
Last month, he missed Chanel’s culture show. He was not well and recently he died. He was 85.
What kind of outfit that Karl doesn’t usually wear?


Black suit.
Black suit.


White shirt.
White shirt.


Black glasses.
Black glasses.


White tie.
White tie.


Black tie
Black tie
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UN: Indonesia records 117th human case of bird flu
Geneva (AP): Indonesia has recorded another human case of the H5N1 strain of the bird flu,
raising its world-leading total to 117 cases, according to the World Health Organization.
The agency said Friday night that the Indonesian Health Ministry had reported that a 16-year-
old girl from West Java Province has been hospitalized since Jan. 4 with symptoms of the
disease. It said the strain had been confirmed as H5N1.
Of the total number of human cases in Indonesia, 94 have been fatal. WHO says that globally
349 people have been infected with H5N1 since the 2003 outbreak of the disease. Of those, 216
have died.
After Indonesia the country with the next highest number of cases in Vietnam with 101,
followed by Egypt with 43, according to the U.N. health agency
Which of the following statement is true according to the text?


Egypt ranked second as the highest number of bird flu cases

Egypt ranked second as the highest number of bird flu cases


Indonesia’s 117th human case of bird flu was found in West Java
Indonesia’s 117th human case of bird flu was found in West Java


The article is taken from the UN report

The article is taken from the UN report


Since 2003, it has been reported that all 117 Indonesians died of bird flu
Since 2003, it has been reported that all 117 Indonesians died of bird flu


According to WHO, there have been 349 people in Indonesia infected by H5N1
According to WHO, there have been 349 people in Indonesia infected by H5N1
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(Reuters Health) - Half of all heart patients made at least one medication-related mistake after
leaving the hospital, and guidance from a pharmacist didn't seem to reduce those errors, in a
new study.
Consequences of mistakes - such as forgetting to take certain drugs or taking the wrong dose -
can range from side effects like constipation to more serious drops in blood pressure. Two
percent of errors were life-threatening.
Hospitals involved in the study were already taking steps to prevent medication mistakes in
addition to the extra pharmacist intervention, said Dr. Sunil Kripalani, the study's lead author
from the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
"We were surprised to see that in spite of these efforts that 50 percent (of patients) were still
having these medication errors," he told Reuters Health.
Although the pharmacist visits didn't help the average patient, he added, certain ones seemed
to benefit - such as patients who were on multiple drugs or had trouble understanding health
information.
As for traditionally lower-risk patients, he said other strategies to prevent errors may be
needed.
“… and guidance from a pharmacist didn't seem to reduce those errors ….” (part 1)
The underlined word is closest in meaning to ….


Improve
Improve

 Upgrade
Upgrade


Decrease
Decrease


Degrade
Degrade


Increase
Increase
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Spanish Thief Saw Himself as Robin Hood-Like Bandit

Madrid (Reuters) - Spain's most wanted thief, "The Loner," saw himself as a Robin Hood -
style figure and said he robbed banks only because they stole from the public, his
lawyer said Thursday.
Accused of killing three policemen and holding up more than 30 banks, Jaime Jimenez
Arbe was planning to move on to insurance companies when he was arrested last
month, Spanish media reported, citing lawyer Jose Mariano Trillo -Figueroa.
"I am not a killer and if I was obliged to shoot at officers of the law, it was always against
my will and in order to avoid being arrested," Jimenez said in a letter reproduced on
the websites of newspapers El Pais and El Mundo.
Trillo-Figueroa said Jimenez, who robbed the banks disguised in a false beard and a wig,
thinks of himself as Curro Jimenez, a Spanish 1970s television bandit in the style of
Robin Hood.
The Loner was arrested in Portugal, armed with a submachine gun in preparation for
another bank robbery-Reuters
What is the text about?


The websites of newspaper EI Pais and EI Mundo

The websites of newspaper EI Pais and EI Mundo


Spanish media reporter, Jose Mariano Trillo -Figueroa

Spanish media reporter, Jose Mariano Trillo-Figueroa


The arresting of Spains's most wanted thief in Portugal

 The arresting of Spains's most wanted thief in Portugal


A submachine gun in preparation for another bank robbery

A submachine gun in preparation for another bank robbery


A Spanish 1970s television bandit in the style of Robin Hood

A Spanish 1970s television bandit in the style of Robin Hood
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News Item Protecting Sumatra's Forests & Ecosystems+Jawaban
(JP, Jakarta)
The Indonesia government and world wild fund (WWF) have announced a bold commitment to
protect the remaining forest and critical ecosystem of Sumatra.
WWF said the historic agreement represented the first-ever island- wide commitment to
protect Sumatra’s stunning biodiversity.
The commitment was announced Thursday at the International Union for Conservation of
Nature (IUCN), world Conversation Congress in Barcelona and was endorsed by the governors
of Sumatra’s 10 provinces- the world’s sixth-largest island- and also by four ministers.
Sumatra is the only place in the world where tigers, elephants, orangutans and rhinos co-exist.
The agreement commits all the governors in Sumatra, along with the Indonesia ministries of
forestry, environment, home affairs and public works, to restore critical ecosystems in Sumatra
and protect areas whit high conservation values.
WWF, Conservation International, Fauna and Flora International, Wildlife Conservation Society
and other conservation groups working in Sumatra have agreed to help implement the political
commitment to protect what remains of the island is species-rich forests and critical areas. The
island has lost 48 percent of its natural forest cover since 1985.
More than 13 percent of Sumatra’s remaining forests are peat forests, which sit a top the
deepest peat soil in the world; clearing peat forests is a major source of carbon emissions that
cause climate change
The following parties are involved in the commitment to protect Sumatra’s biodiversity,
EXCEPT:


The Indonesia Conservation Group

The Indonesia Conservation Group


The minister of forestry

The minister of forestry


The minister of public works

The minister of public works


The 10 governors of Sumatra

The 10 governors of Sumatra


The World Wildlife Fund

The World Wildlife Fund
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Mafia style executioner arrested in Kuala Lumpur
NLF Malaysia: The Malaysian police have notified the Singaporean police that a suspected
murderer, Tan Chor Jin, who fled to Kuala Lumpur after shooting and killing Mr. Lim Hock Soon,
has been arrested.
The 39-year-old suspect, who is blind in one eye, has been dubbed the “One-eyed dragon”.
It was alleged that Tan entered Mr. Lim’s apartment at Serangoon Avenue on February 15 at 7:00
a.m. when the maid opened the door to send the victim’s daughter to school. Tan forced the
maid and the daughter back into their apartment. Tan then shot Mr. Lim. Tan was said to have
taken some valuables before he left the house. The wife then called the police. By the time the
paramedics arrived, Mr. Lim was already dead. Some neighbors said they saw someone walking
calmly along the corridor, shortly after the shooting.
Hundreds of police officers immediately surrounded the crime scene, and the police dogs
were called in to search the entire apartment, unit by unit, looking for the suspect killer without
any success. Within hours, the suspect’s features and identity were established. The police
suspected the killer might have fled to another country. They immediately contacted Interpol for
help to nab the alleged murderer.
According to a reliable source, the suspect who is also a Triad member had business
transactions with the victim for many years. It was alleged that the victim had cheated Tan, and
that Tan might have killed him cold-bloodedly because of this.
Tan was with his wife and three other people in a room on the 13th floor of the five-star Grand
Plaza Park Royal Hotel in Kuala Lumpur when the Malaysian police stormed into the room. All the
suspects were quickly arrested without any resistance.
The Singaporean police have requested their Malaysian counterpart of Tan to be extradited
to Singapore to stand trial for the murder charge. According to the spokesman, Malaysia has
accepted the request and is now preparing documents for Tan’s extradition to Singapore. If the
suspect is found guilty of murder, the penalty will be death or life imprisonment plus canings.
Which of the following sentences is true?


The suspect was arrested by the Singaporean police

The suspect was arrested by the Singaporean police


Hundreds of police dogs surrounded the crime scene

Hundreds of police dogs surrounded the crime scene


The suspect murderer is also Triad member

The suspect murderer is also Triad member


han Chor Jin was killed by Lim Hock Soon

han Chor Jin was killed by Lim Hock Soon


The murderer is unknown to the victim