When traveling, you are advised to take credit cards, ______is more convenient than carryi

He does not qualify as a teacher of English______his pronunciation is terrible.

A．but

B．so

C．as

D．while

to the store.

A．was

B．had been

C．is

D．has been

A．will have to

B．must

C．should

D．are able to

What was the boys mother best known for in town?

A．Planning good Thanksgiving parties.

B．Being nice to everyone she knew.

C．Organizing big holiday events.

D．Making the most delicious fried chicken.

Which of the following is TRUE of the Harmers house?

A．It has witnessed many historic events of the town.

B．It was designed for holding big parties.

C．It was the biggest house in town.

D．It was related to their happy memories.

For what reason did the brothers need those hiding places?

A．To avoid punishments once they did something wrong.

B．To store things they had taken from their neighbors.

C．To play hide-and-seek with other kids.

D．To hide themselves whenever they skipped classes.

How did the brothers get along with each other as kids?

A．They scarcely talked to each other.

B．They often fought each other.

C．They could hardly separate.

D．They tried to stay away from each other.

wn had a special note about the Harmer house and its historical importance. Their great-grandfather had built it with his own two hands in 1850. It was the house their grandfather and father had been born in. It was the house that had all their memories. The boys had always been close as children. They were only two years apart, and, although they sometimes fought as brothers do, mostly they were inseparable. There was never a dull moment in the Harmer household. The energetic brothers spent their summers running around. They would go fishing in the local river, and try to catch the biggest fish in the world. The whole area was full of secret hiding places where they could go and no one would find them. And they really needed hiding places. The boys were constantly getting into trouble, much to the worry of their parents. Whether it was accidentally throwing footballs through their neighbors windows, pouring paint onto Mrs. Pinklewits rose bushes or putting shaving cream all over Uncle Barts car, the boys somehow always got away from punishments. When they got older, Edward and Robert spent less time around the house and more time with their friends. But their house was still the best place to have a party. With its huge lawn, it was perfect for picnics. Their mother made the best fried chicken in town, and everybody knew it. Holidays were also a popular time at the Harmers house. Every New Years Eve they threw a big party. Practically the whole town came. Their mother would start planning the party on Thanksgiving. It was the biggest event in their town. And when the boys went off to college, they always brought friends home to share the holiday spirit.

For how many generations had Harmers lived in the house by the time the brothers went to school?

A．Five.

B．Four.

C．Three.

D．Two.

Which paragraph offers a possible solution for brain drain?

A．Paragraph 1.

B．Paragraph 2.

C．Paragraph 3.

D．Paragraph 4.

What can be viewed as a pull factor according to the author?

A．Population control.

B．Limited funds for research.

C．Better working conditions

D．Natural environment.