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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nDear Editor,\nI'm now busy in preparing for the Postgraduate Entrance Exam. A few days ago, I happened to see some new guidebooks for those who want to take next year's exam. With too many hopes and without taking it into too much consideration, I bought several that were written by some known for helping candidates for master's degrees.\nWhat made me really angry was the starting discovery that the contents of those books were almost exactly the same as some I had bought before. There were only superficial changes in their covers, with more attractive new titles and better designs. The contents were the same.\nPeople say that the publishing industry is in a state of chaos these days but I used to be doubtful abut that. I was of the opinion that only people of noble character, prestige , and exceptional talent would produce books for higher education. But these editors are caring little about their readers.\nI hope that authors and publishing houses will be more responsible for their readers. Don't destroy the image that you have with your readers.\n\n<question>:\nThe writer was angry because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA there were a lot of printing mistakes in the books that he had bought\nB the books were so expensive that he couldn't afford any of them\nC he found the books he had bought were thin but of poor quality\nD the books had the same contents as what he had bought before\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nDear Editor,\nI'm now busy in preparing for the Postgraduate Entrance Exam. A few days ago, I happened to see some new guidebooks for those who want to take next year's exam. With too many hopes and without taking it into too much consideration, I bought several that were written by some known for helping candidates for master's degrees.\nWhat made me really angry was the starting discovery that the contents of those books were almost exactly the same as some I had bought before. There were only superficial changes in their covers, with more attractive new titles and better designs. The contents were the same.\nPeople say that the publishing industry is in a state of chaos these days but I used to be doubtful abut that. I was of the opinion that only people of noble character, prestige , and exceptional talent would produce books for higher education. But these editors are caring little about their readers.\nI hope that authors and publishing houses will be more responsible for their readers. Don't destroy the image that you have with your readers.\n\n<question>:\nIn the writer's opinion, publishers should be _ .\n\n<options>:\nA responsible\nB kind-hearted\nC hard-working\nD creative\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nDear Alice,\n My name is Lisa. I have social anxiety, disorder and was wondering how it would be possible to see someone for help without my parents knowing about it. I know that they'd be anything but supportive. They would think I'm ly out of my mind. The truth is, I've put off dealing with it, acting as if it'll just go away or that I'll outgrow it. But in reality, the older I'm getting, the worse I'm getting. I avoid as many social situations as I can. I completely panic when meeting new people, I only stay in classes that don't require any talking on my part. It seems the only place I'm actually happy is at home or with people that I've known all my life. Hope you can help! \n \nDear Lisa,\n About 5 million Americans have some form of social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia. While everyone experiences nervousness or fear in social situations to a certain extent, those with social anxiety disorder are weakened by their fear. They may have a constant, intense, and lasting fear of being watched and judged by others, or be terribly afraid of being embarrassed or laughed at by ways in which they behave. As you have described, this fear can prevent people with social anxiety disorder from doing everyday activities, such as going to school or work, and can become so much of a focus that they limit their socializing.\n It's understandable that you are worried about how your parents might react to knowing what's been going on for you. Many people think that their families will blame them for how they're feeling or _ their concerns. Being honest with your parents, however, might help you to feel more at ease; it's possible that they've noticed your behavior and wondered about it, or even struggled with similar feelings themselves. There's even some evidence that anxiety disorders may be genetic or run in families --perhaps due to environmental factors and patterns expressed through interpersonal interactions.\n\n<question>:\nThe problem of Lisa is that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA She is not getting along well with her parents.\nB She becomes nervous meeting people.\nC She always puts off dealing with her problems.\nD She fears social occasions.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nDear Alice,\n My name is Lisa. I have social anxiety, disorder and was wondering how it would be possible to see someone for help without my parents knowing about it. I know that they'd be anything but supportive. They would think I'm ly out of my mind. The truth is, I've put off dealing with it, acting as if it'll just go away or that I'll outgrow it. But in reality, the older I'm getting, the worse I'm getting. I avoid as many social situations as I can. I completely panic when meeting new people, I only stay in classes that don't require any talking on my part. It seems the only place I'm actually happy is at home or with people that I've known all my life. Hope you can help! \n \nDear Lisa,\n About 5 million Americans have some form of social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia. While everyone experiences nervousness or fear in social situations to a certain extent, those with social anxiety disorder are weakened by their fear. They may have a constant, intense, and lasting fear of being watched and judged by others, or be terribly afraid of being embarrassed or laughed at by ways in which they behave. As you have described, this fear can prevent people with social anxiety disorder from doing everyday activities, such as going to school or work, and can become so much of a focus that they limit their socializing.\n It's understandable that you are worried about how your parents might react to knowing what's been going on for you. Many people think that their families will blame them for how they're feeling or _ their concerns. Being honest with your parents, however, might help you to feel more at ease; it's possible that they've noticed your behavior and wondered about it, or even struggled with similar feelings themselves. There's even some evidence that anxiety disorders may be genetic or run in families --perhaps due to environmental factors and patterns expressed through interpersonal interactions.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to Lisa, her parents _ .\n\n<options>:\nA has never supported her.\nB are eager to know what's going on for her.\nC are perhaps struggling with similar feelings.\nD may criticize her for her trouble.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nDear Alice,\n My name is Lisa. I have social anxiety, disorder and was wondering how it would be possible to see someone for help without my parents knowing about it. I know that they'd be anything but supportive. They would think I'm ly out of my mind. The truth is, I've put off dealing with it, acting as if it'll just go away or that I'll outgrow it. But in reality, the older I'm getting, the worse I'm getting. I avoid as many social situations as I can. I completely panic when meeting new people, I only stay in classes that don't require any talking on my part. It seems the only place I'm actually happy is at home or with people that I've known all my life. Hope you can help! \n \nDear Lisa,\n About 5 million Americans have some form of social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia. While everyone experiences nervousness or fear in social situations to a certain extent, those with social anxiety disorder are weakened by their fear. They may have a constant, intense, and lasting fear of being watched and judged by others, or be terribly afraid of being embarrassed or laughed at by ways in which they behave. As you have described, this fear can prevent people with social anxiety disorder from doing everyday activities, such as going to school or work, and can become so much of a focus that they limit their socializing.\n It's understandable that you are worried about how your parents might react to knowing what's been going on for you. Many people think that their families will blame them for how they're feeling or _ their concerns. Being honest with your parents, however, might help you to feel more at ease; it's possible that they've noticed your behavior and wondered about it, or even struggled with similar feelings themselves. There's even some evidence that anxiety disorders may be genetic or run in families --perhaps due to environmental factors and patterns expressed through interpersonal interactions.\n\n<question>:\nIn her letter, Alice first talked about _ .\n\n<options>:\nA the possible causes of Lisa's problem\nB the effects of social phobia\nC people's attitudes towards nervousness\nD everyone's experience of social anxiety disorder\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIt had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, career, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit of his dreams. There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife and son. He was working on his future, and nothing could stop him.\n One day, over the phone, his mother told him that Mr. Belser died the night before and the funeral would be on Wednesday.\n \"Oh, it's been so long since I thought of him. I'm sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago,\" Jack said.\n \"Well, he didn't forget you. Every time I saw him he'd ask how you were doing. He'd recall about the many days you spent over 'his side of the fence' as he put it,\" Mom told him.\n \"I love that old house he lived in. He's the one who taught me carpentry. I wouldn't be in this business if it weren't for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things he thought were important... Mom, I'll be there for the funeral,\" Jack said.\n Busy as he was, he kept his word. Mr. Belser's funeral was small and uneventful. He had no children of his own, and most of his s had passed away.\n The night before he had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time, which was exactly as he remembered. Suddenly Jack stopped.\n \"The box is gone,\" he said.\n \"What box?\" Mom asked.\n\"There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he'd ever tell me was 'the thing I value most'\", Jack said.\n \"Now, I'll never know what was so valuable to him,\" Jack said sadly.\n Returning to his office the next day, he found a package from Mr. Harold Belser on his desk. Jack tore open the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope. \"Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bennett. It's the thing I valued most in my life.\" A small key was taped to the letter. His heart racing, and tears filling his eyes, Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch. Running his fingers slowly over the fine cover, he opened it.\n Inside he found these words carved: \"Jack, thanks for your time! Harold Belser.\"\n\"Oh, My God! This is the thing he valued most...\"\n Jack held the watch for a few minutes, then called his assistant and cleared his appointments for the next two days. \"Why?\" his assistant asked. \n \"I need some time to spend with my son,\" he said.\n\n<question>:\nWhy did Belser send Jack his gold watch?\n\n<options>:\nA Because he thought he had to keep his word.\nB Because he had no children or s.\nC Because he was grateful for Jack's time with him.\nD Because Jack had always wanted it during his childhood.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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