Science & Technology (科学与技术)
Which animal is known to fall asleep underwater and come up to breathe without waking up? 哪种动物已知可以在水下入睡，并且无需醒来就能浮出水面呼吸？
A) Dolphin / 海豚
B) Sea Otter / 海獭
C) Elephant Seal / 象海豹
D) Penguin / 企鹅
Answer: C) Elephant Seal 象海豹
In 1932, the Australian military fought an official "war" against which group of animals—and lost? / 1932年，澳大利亚军队与哪种动物打了一场正式的“战争”，最后居然打输了？
A) Kangaroos / 袋鼠
B) Emus / 鸸鹋
C) Rabbits / 兔子
D) Dingoes / 澳洲野犬
Answer: B) Emus / 鸸鹋
The famous painter Vincent van Gogh only sold how many paintings during his whole life? / 著名画家梵高一生中只售出了几幅画作？
A) 1 painting / 1 幅
B) 10 paintings / 10 幅
C) 100 paintings / 100 幅
D) Over 500 paintings / 500 幅以上
Answer: A) 1 painting / 1 幅
In the original fairytale, what were Cinderella's slippers made of in early versions before glass? / 在早期的童话版本中，灰姑娘的鞋子在变成“水晶鞋”之前是由什么制成的？
A) Gold / 黄金
B) Fur / 毛皮
C) Silk / 丝绸
D) Wood / 木头
Answer: B) Fur / 毛皮
Which country in the world spans the most time zones (12 time zones in total)? / 世界上哪个国家跨越的时区最多（共计 12 个时区）？
A) Russia / 俄罗斯
B) France / 法国
C) United States / 美国
D) China / 中国
Answer: B) France / 法国 (算上海外领地)
Scientists named a tiny bacteria after a famous superhero because it can survive extreme radiation. Which superhero was it? / 科学家用哪位著名的超级英雄来命名一种能抵御极强辐射的微小细菌？
A) Spider-Man / 蜘蛛侠
B) Conan the Barbarian / 蛮王柯南
C) Superman / 超人
D) Iron Man / 钢铁侠
Answer: B) Conan the Barbarian / 蛮王柯南
Before paper money was invented, what did ancient Roman soldiers sometimes receive as part of their pay? / 在纸币发明之前，古罗马士兵的薪水里有时会包含什么？
A) Salt / 食盐
B) Olive oil / 橄榄油
C) Wine / 葡萄酒
D) Spices / 香料
Answer: A) Salt / 食盐
Which instrument in a standard orchestra usually gives the tuning note (定音音符) for all other instruments? / 在标准管弦乐团中，通常由哪种乐器发出基准音，供其他所有乐器调音？
A) Violin / 小提琴
B) Oboe / 双簧管
C) Flute / 长笛
D) Piano / 钢琴
Answer: B) Oboe / 双簧管
What is the main reason Frankenstein's monster in the original book was created? / 在原著小说中，科学怪人（弗兰肯斯坦的怪物）被创造出来的主要原因是什么？
A) To conquer the world / 征服世界
B) To prove science could defeat death / 证明科学能够战胜死亡
C) To build an army for a king / 为国王建立军队
D) To serve as a housekeeper / 做家务助手
Answer: B) To prove science could defeat death
In economic terms, what is it called when prices of goods keep rising while the value of money goes down? / 在经济学中，当商品价格持续上涨，而货币价值下降时，这称为什么？
A) Inflation / 通货膨胀
B) Deflation / 通货紧缩
C) Recession / 经济衰退
D) Monopoly / 垄断
Answer: A) Inflation / 通货膨胀
Why do honeybees perform a special dance inside their hive (蜂巢)?
A) To scare away predators (捕食者)
B) To choose a new queen
C) To tell others where to find food
D) To keep warm in the winter
Answer: C) To tell others where to find food
In medieval (中世纪的) Europe, what were pigs occasionally put on trial (审判) for in court?
A) Stealing food from markets
B) Committing crimes against humans
C) Making too much noise at night
D) Escape from farms
Answer: B) Committing crimes against humans
Leonardo da Vinci wrote most of his personal notes in a secret way. How did he write them?
A) In a made-up secret code
B) In reverse (反向的) mirror writing
C) Using invisible fruit juice
D) Upside down from right to left
Answer: B) In reverse mirror writing
In classical literature, what is a "cliffhanger" (悬念结尾) designed to make the reader do?
A) Stop reading and think quietly
B) Buy the next chapter or issue immediately
C) Guess the ending before reading on
D) Feel sad for the main character
Answer: B) Buy the next chapter or issue immediately
What was the primary purpose of the ancient Silk Road trade network?
A) To move large armies across Asia
B) To trade goods, cultural ideas, and technologies
C) To explore uncharted (未画出地图的) oceans
D) To build cities along desert rivers
Answer: B) To trade goods, cultural ideas, and technologies
If you take a clock into outer space away from heavy planets, what will happen to time compared to a clock on Earth?
A) It will run slightly faster
B) It will run slightly slower
C) It will completely stop moving
D) It will tick backwards
Answer: A) It will run slightly faster (Gravitational time dilation / 重力时间膨胀)
During World War II, why did the British government use fake inflatable (可充气的) tanks made of rubber?
A) To train young soldiers safely
B) To fool spy planes from the air
C) To save steel for building ships
D) To clear dangerous landmines
Answer: B) To fool spy planes from the air
Why did early classical composers (作曲家) often write music in 3/4 time (like a waltz) instead of 4/4 time?
A) It was considered more holy (神圣的) because of the number 3
B) Dancers found it easier to learn
C) It saved paper when writing down notes
D) Kings preferred odd numbers over even numbers
Answer: A) It was considered more holy because of the number 3
In early animated cartoons (动画片), why were characters like Mickey Mouse given white gloves on their hands?
A) To hide the animator's bad drawings
B) To make hand movements easier to see against black bodies
C) To show they belonged to high society
D) To save money on dark black ink
Answer: B) To make hand movements easier to see against black bodies
Why do island nations like Bhutan measure Gross National Happiness (国民幸福总值) instead of just money?
A) They do not use any paper currency (纸币)
B) To ensure economic growth does not destroy traditional culture and nature
C) To prevent foreigners from buying local land
D) Because they have no tax collection system
Answer: B) To ensure economic growth does not destroy traditional culture and nature
Which organ inside the human body produces a chemical strong enough to dissolve soft metals, yet protects itself with a thick layer of mucus?
A) The Liver
B) The Stomach
C) The Pancreas
D) The Gallbladder
Answer: B) The Stomach
What was the original purpose of the Great Wall of China besides military defense?
A) To collect taxes on trade goods along the Silk Road
B) To mark the exact borders for farmers
C) To prevent wild animals from entering farmland
D) To serve as a road system for royal postal runners
Answer: A) To collect taxes on trade goods along the Silk Road
Why did artists during the Renaissance often paint blue clothes using a gemstone called Lapis Lazuli?
A) It was cheaper than chemical paints
B) It was more expensive than gold and showed wealth
C) It glowed softly in low candlelight
D) It dried much faster than red or yellow paint
Answer: B) It was more expensive than gold and showed wealth
In Mary Shelley's famous novel Frankenstein, who or what is actually named "Frankenstein"?
A) The green monster with bolts in its neck
B) The scientist who created the monster
C) The castle where the story takes place
D) The village near the laboratory
Answer: B) The scientist who created the monster
What is the psychological effect where people tend to believe a statement is true simply because it has been repeated many times?
A) The Bystander Effect
B) The Domino Effect
C) The Illusory Truth Effect
D) The Placebo Effect
Answer: C) The Illusory Truth Effect