According to the story, we can learn that the gentleman was ______.
A．dishonest
B．shy
C．not brave
D．foolish

Which of the following statements is true according to the passage？
A．Adopted children recommend that they be told about the adoption by adoptive parents.
B．Experts all agree that telling the child too early about the adoption may confuse them.
C．Some experts hold that the adopted child should be kept in the dark as long as possible.
D．Parents should not discourage the adopted child from talking about the process of adoption.

By quoting the growing percentage points of the aged in the population, the author seems to imply that ______.
A．the country will face mounting problems of the old in future
B．the social welfare system would be under great pressure
C．young people should be given more moral education
D．the old should be provided with means of livelihood

Hardly had he arrived __ they asked him to leave again.
A．when
B．while
C．than
D．after

A．To give an example to support the caller's opinion.
B．To make sure that she understands the caller's point.
C．To present an opposing point of view.
D．To remind the caller that his time is up.

A．In the headmaster's office.
B．In a hospital.
C．In a language lab.
D．At twelve o'clock.