所屬科目:郵局◆英文
1. What is the average number of times a person passes gas per day? (A) a little over a dozen times (B) just shy of 20 times (C) no more than 5 times (D) right around 10 times
2. What is one cause of increased gas in nervous people? (A) They drink more water. (B) They breathe in more air. (C) They eat more food. (D) They sleep less.
3. Which of the following foods are more likely to cause stinkier gas? (A) Rice and potatoes. (B) Candy and chocolate. (C) Tofu and soy milk. (D) Omelets and steaks.
4. What happens to gas when you hold it in? (A) It goes out from the mouth as burps and bad breaths. (B) It becomes toxic and cause sickness in the long run. (C) It returns to the intestines and is eventually released. (D) It mixes with other materials and turns into liquid.
5. What is the author’s attitude toward passing gas? (A) It has to be done at the right place and right time. (B) There’s no need to feel embarrassed about it. (C) It should be studied as a scientific subject. (D) We should do it as much as possible for our health.
6. What is the main reason celebrity gossip is so popular? (A) It offers important secrets about becoming a star. (B) People feel close to celebrities and are interested in their lives. (C) Such gossip stories are often banned and so attracted more readers. (D) Everyone has a chance to write and report this type of news.
7. Which of the following might NOT be the primary subjects of the gossip media? (A) A president of a country. (B) A world’s top player in tennis. (C) A music teacher in a high school. (D) A screen couple in Hollywood.
8. What role do the paparazzi play in celebrity gossip? (A) They make up fake stories about celebrities in gossip magazines. (B) They as loyal fans protect celebrities from the public. (C) They take pictures of celebrities, helping to show them to the public. (D) They manage the schedules and careers of celebrities.
9. How do some celebrities in Hollywood and London respond to false gossip stories? (A) They offer correct details to the editor. (B) They make apologies to the public. (C) They ignore the stories completely. (D) They may hire legal experts to sue or stop publishers.
10. What is the author’s conclusion on celebrity gossip in today’s world? (A) Media is everywhere to provide gossip news, and people just love it. (B) Gossip stories are expected to become fewer due to legal issues. (C) Celebrities should stand up together against the gossip media. (D) People will eventually lose interest in celebrity gossip.
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