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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>:\nOne day a poor man was cutting a big piece of wood near a river. Suddenly his old axe fell into the water. He felt very sad because he lost his only axe. Then all at once a beautiful fairy came out and asked the man what was the matter.\n\"I have lost my axe, \"he said. It fell into the water when I was cutting the wood.\nThe fairy showed him a gold axe and asked, \"Is this yours?\".\n\"No,\" said the man.\nThe fairy then showed him a silver axe and asked again, \"Is this yours?\" \"No,\" again answered the man.\nThen she showed him the old axe.\n\"Yes, that is mine,\"called out the happy man.\n\"I know that well enough,\" said the fairy.\"I only wanted to see if you would tell me the truth, and now I'll give you the gold axe and the silver axe besides your own one.\"\n\n<question>:\nThe fairy gave him a gold axe and a silver axe but he didn't take them, because he _ .\n\n<options>:\nA did not like them\nB did not know they were made of gold and silver\nC was very rich\nD knew these axes were not his\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>:\nOne day a poor man was cutting a big piece of wood near a river. Suddenly his old axe fell into the water. He felt very sad because he lost his only axe. Then all at once a beautiful fairy came out and asked the man what was the matter.\n\"I have lost my axe, \"he said. It fell into the water when I was cutting the wood.\nThe fairy showed him a gold axe and asked, \"Is this yours?\".\n\"No,\" said the man.\nThe fairy then showed him a silver axe and asked again, \"Is this yours?\" \"No,\" again answered the man.\nThen she showed him the old axe.\n\"Yes, that is mine,\"called out the happy man.\n\"I know that well enough,\" said the fairy.\"I only wanted to see if you would tell me the truth, and now I'll give you the gold axe and the silver axe besides your own one.\"\n\n<question>:\nAt the end of the story the man had _ .\n\n<options>:\nA only one axe\nB two axes\nC three axes\nD many axes\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>:\nOne day a poor man was cutting a big piece of wood near a river. Suddenly his old axe fell into the water. He felt very sad because he lost his only axe. Then all at once a beautiful fairy came out and asked the man what was the matter.\n\"I have lost my axe, \"he said. It fell into the water when I was cutting the wood.\nThe fairy showed him a gold axe and asked, \"Is this yours?\".\n\"No,\" said the man.\nThe fairy then showed him a silver axe and asked again, \"Is this yours?\" \"No,\" again answered the man.\nThen she showed him the old axe.\n\"Yes, that is mine,\"called out the happy man.\n\"I know that well enough,\" said the fairy.\"I only wanted to see if you would tell me the truth, and now I'll give you the gold axe and the silver axe besides your own one.\"\n\n<question>:\nThe fairy helped the man because he was _ man.\n\n<options>:\nA an old\nB a young\nC a poor\nD an honest\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>:\nHigh childcare costs are putting British mothers off going out to work. It really is that simple. Eurostat figures show that 66 per cent of mothers in the UK work, less than France (72 per cent), Denmark (86 per cent), the Netherlands (78 per cent) or Germany (69 per cent). This not only damages Britain's economic prosperity--it limits women's careers and squeezes family incomes. It would be fine if this is the choice parents want to make, but it isn't. Half of those surveyed want to go to work and the expense of childcare is one of the key reasons they couldn't.\nDespite claims made by Labour about childcare, a forthcoming report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) confirms the true legacy of their time in government. They left behind a childcare system with high costs to parents, variable quality and patchy coverage, despite soaring government spending. British parents now face the highest childcare bills in the world after Switzerland.\nIn the Eighties and Nineties under Mrs Thatcher and John Major, the picture was very different. Mothers in England were more likely to go out to work than their Dutch or German counterparts. But the position has reversed, despite a huge rise in public spending.\nSo why does the British Government spend more on childcare than France or Germany, even though the costs given to parents are sky-high? As always, under the previous government, money was frittered away without adequate focus on improving quality. Instead of clear and transparent funding, four separate funding streams were created, skewing the market and confusing parents and providers alike. The majority of the money was given away in cash benefits; so much of it did not get through to the front line.\nThe IPPR report points out that continental systems, in countries such as Germany, France, Denmark and the Netherlands, manage to deliver better value for money. What all of these systems have in common is a focus on quality, with greater flexibility and autonomy given to local providers. They also see a much higher proportion of government money getting to the front line.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following doesn't belong to the disadvantages caused by the mothers prevented from going to work?\n\n<options>:\nA Damaging Britain's economic development.\nB Causing damage to women's careers.\nC Decreasing the family incomes.\nD Causing childcare costs to go up.\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>:\nHigh childcare costs are putting British mothers off going out to work. It really is that simple. Eurostat figures show that 66 per cent of mothers in the UK work, less than France (72 per cent), Denmark (86 per cent), the Netherlands (78 per cent) or Germany (69 per cent). This not only damages Britain's economic prosperity--it limits women's careers and squeezes family incomes. It would be fine if this is the choice parents want to make, but it isn't. Half of those surveyed want to go to work and the expense of childcare is one of the key reasons they couldn't.\nDespite claims made by Labour about childcare, a forthcoming report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) confirms the true legacy of their time in government. They left behind a childcare system with high costs to parents, variable quality and patchy coverage, despite soaring government spending. British parents now face the highest childcare bills in the world after Switzerland.\nIn the Eighties and Nineties under Mrs Thatcher and John Major, the picture was very different. Mothers in England were more likely to go out to work than their Dutch or German counterparts. But the position has reversed, despite a huge rise in public spending.\nSo why does the British Government spend more on childcare than France or Germany, even though the costs given to parents are sky-high? As always, under the previous government, money was frittered away without adequate focus on improving quality. Instead of clear and transparent funding, four separate funding streams were created, skewing the market and confusing parents and providers alike. The majority of the money was given away in cash benefits; so much of it did not get through to the front line.\nThe IPPR report points out that continental systems, in countries such as Germany, France, Denmark and the Netherlands, manage to deliver better value for money. What all of these systems have in common is a focus on quality, with greater flexibility and autonomy given to local providers. They also see a much higher proportion of government money getting to the front line.\n\n<question>:\nWe can learn from the passage that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA in the Eighties and Nineties, mothers in the UK were likely to work\nB there is a prejudice against mothers in the UK employment market\nC most of the mothers surveyed in the UK don't want to work\nD the percentage of mothers who work in the UK is the lowest in the world\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>:\nApple Inc co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs, counted among the greatest American CEOs of his generation, died on Wednesday at the age of 56, after a-year-long and highly public battle with cancer. Jobs' death was announced by Apple in a statement late on Wednesday. The Apple.com homepage featured a black-and-white picture of him with the words \"Steve Jobs, 1955-2011\".\nA message on the site read, \"Apple has lost an imaginary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring leader.\"\n\"His greatest love was for his wife, Laurene, and his family. Our hearts go out to them and to all who were touched by his extraordinary gifts.\"\n\"Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.\" The Silicon Valley hero who gave the world the iPod and the iPhone had resigned as CEO of the world's largest technology corporation in August, handing the position to current chief executive Tim Cook.\nTwo years before the iPhone that forever transformed the way people around the world access and use the Internet, Jobs talked about how a sense of his death was a major driver behind that vision.\n\"Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever got to help me make the big choices in life,\" Jobs said during a Stanford commencement ceremony in 2005. \"Because almost everything-all others' expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure-these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.\"\n\"Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.\"\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage, which statement of Steve Jobs is RIGHT?\n\n<options>:\nA Steve Jobs was the present CEO of Apple.\nB Steve Jobs was thought to have great talent.\nC Steve Jobs had no idea about his death before.\nD Steve Jobs fought against cancer for a year secretly.\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>:\nApple Inc co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs, counted among the greatest American CEOs of his generation, died on Wednesday at the age of 56, after a-year-long and highly public battle with cancer. Jobs' death was announced by Apple in a statement late on Wednesday. The Apple.com homepage featured a black-and-white picture of him with the words \"Steve Jobs, 1955-2011\".\nA message on the site read, \"Apple has lost an imaginary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring leader.\"\n\"His greatest love was for his wife, Laurene, and his family. Our hearts go out to them and to all who were touched by his extraordinary gifts.\"\n\"Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.\" The Silicon Valley hero who gave the world the iPod and the iPhone had resigned as CEO of the world's largest technology corporation in August, handing the position to current chief executive Tim Cook.\nTwo years before the iPhone that forever transformed the way people around the world access and use the Internet, Jobs talked about how a sense of his death was a major driver behind that vision.\n\"Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever got to help me make the big choices in life,\" Jobs said during a Stanford commencement ceremony in 2005. \"Because almost everything-all others' expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure-these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.\"\n\"Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.\"\n\n<question>:\nWhat can we learn about iPhone from the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA People can use it to do anything they want.\nB It can teach people how to surf the Internet.\nC People can learn the spirit of Apple from it.\nD It can change the way people use the Internet.\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>:\nApple Inc co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs, counted among the greatest American CEOs of his generation, died on Wednesday at the age of 56, after a-year-long and highly public battle with cancer. Jobs' death was announced by Apple in a statement late on Wednesday. The Apple.com homepage featured a black-and-white picture of him with the words \"Steve Jobs, 1955-2011\".\nA message on the site read, \"Apple has lost an imaginary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring leader.\"\n\"His greatest love was for his wife, Laurene, and his family. Our hearts go out to them and to all who were touched by his extraordinary gifts.\"\n\"Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.\" The Silicon Valley hero who gave the world the iPod and the iPhone had resigned as CEO of the world's largest technology corporation in August, handing the position to current chief executive Tim Cook.\nTwo years before the iPhone that forever transformed the way people around the world access and use the Internet, Jobs talked about how a sense of his death was a major driver behind that vision.\n\"Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever got to help me make the big choices in life,\" Jobs said during a Stanford commencement ceremony in 2005. \"Because almost everything-all others' expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure-these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.\"\n\"Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.\"\n\n<question>:\nIn Jobs's speech in Stanford, we can learn that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA to make great achievements, you must lose everything\nB people should try to achieve everything regardless of death\nC people who will be dead soon must make big choices in life\nD in the face of death, nothing is truly important except to follow your dream\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>:\nApple Inc co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs, counted among the greatest American CEOs of his generation, died on Wednesday at the age of 56, after a-year-long and highly public battle with cancer. Jobs' death was announced by Apple in a statement late on Wednesday. The Apple.com homepage featured a black-and-white picture of him with the words \"Steve Jobs, 1955-2011\".\nA message on the site read, \"Apple has lost an imaginary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring leader.\"\n\"His greatest love was for his wife, Laurene, and his family. Our hearts go out to them and to all who were touched by his extraordinary gifts.\"\n\"Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.\" The Silicon Valley hero who gave the world the iPod and the iPhone had resigned as CEO of the world's largest technology corporation in August, handing the position to current chief executive Tim Cook.\nTwo years before the iPhone that forever transformed the way people around the world access and use the Internet, Jobs talked about how a sense of his death was a major driver behind that vision.\n\"Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever got to help me make the big choices in life,\" Jobs said during a Stanford commencement ceremony in 2005. \"Because almost everything-all others' expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure-these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.\"\n\"Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.\"\n\n<question>:\nWhat's the main idea of the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Steve Jobs changed the world.\nB Steve Jobs died on Wednesday.\nC Who will be the next Steve Jobs?\nD Steve Jobs, the greatest American CEO.\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>:\nOnce upon a time, there was a farmer in central China. He didn't have money, so instead of a tractor , he used an old horse to plow his field .\n One afternoon, while working in the field, the horse fell down, dead. Everyone in the village said, \"Oh, what a horrible thing!\" The farmer said simply, \"We'll see.\" He was so peaceful and so calm that everyone in the village got together and, admiring his attitude, gave him a new horse as a gift.\n Everyone's reaction now was, \"What a lucky man!\" And the farmer said, \"We'll see.\"\n A couple of days later, the new horse jumped over a fence and ran away. Everyone in the village shook their heads and said, \"What a poor fellow!\"\nThe farmer smiled and said, \"We'll see.\"\nEventually, the horse found his way home, and everyone said, \"What a fortunate man!\" \nThe farmer said, \"We'll see.\"\nLater in the year, the farmer's young boy went out riding the horse and fell and broke his leg. Everyone in the village said, \"What a poor boy!\"\nThe farmer said, \"We'll see.\"\nTwo days later, the army came into the village to draft new recruits .When they saw the farmer's son had a broken leg, they decided not to recruit him.\nEveryone said, \"What a fortunate young man!\"\nThe farmer smiled again and said, \"We'll see.\"\nThere's no use in overreacting to the events and circumstances of our everyday lives. When our hearts are in the right place, all events and circumstances are gifts that we can learn valuable lessons from.\n\n<question>:\nWe can learn from the passage that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA the farmer just wanted more help from other villages\nB the farmer was well educated and knowledgeable\nC the farmer's family was poor.\nD the farmer cared about anybody else but himself\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>:\nOnce upon a time, there was a farmer in central China. He didn't have money, so instead of a tractor , he used an old horse to plow his field .\n One afternoon, while working in the field, the horse fell down, dead. Everyone in the village said, \"Oh, what a horrible thing!\" The farmer said simply, \"We'll see.\" He was so peaceful and so calm that everyone in the village got together and, admiring his attitude, gave him a new horse as a gift.\n Everyone's reaction now was, \"What a lucky man!\" And the farmer said, \"We'll see.\"\n A couple of days later, the new horse jumped over a fence and ran away. Everyone in the village shook their heads and said, \"What a poor fellow!\"\nThe farmer smiled and said, \"We'll see.\"\nEventually, the horse found his way home, and everyone said, \"What a fortunate man!\" \nThe farmer said, \"We'll see.\"\nLater in the year, the farmer's young boy went out riding the horse and fell and broke his leg. Everyone in the village said, \"What a poor boy!\"\nThe farmer said, \"We'll see.\"\nTwo days later, the army came into the village to draft new recruits .When they saw the farmer's son had a broken leg, they decided not to recruit him.\nEveryone said, \"What a fortunate young man!\"\nThe farmer smiled again and said, \"We'll see.\"\nThere's no use in overreacting to the events and circumstances of our everyday lives. When our hearts are in the right place, all events and circumstances are gifts that we can learn valuable lessons from.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is True according to the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA The farmer didn't use a tractor to plow his field.\nB The farmer was very sad because his own horse was dead.\nC The new horse ran away and never came back.\nD Because the army came into the village to draft new recruits, the son had his leg broken.\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>:\nOnce upon a time, there was a farmer in central China. He didn't have money, so instead of a tractor , he used an old horse to plow his field .\n One afternoon, while working in the field, the horse fell down, dead. Everyone in the village said, \"Oh, what a horrible thing!\" The farmer said simply, \"We'll see.\" He was so peaceful and so calm that everyone in the village got together and, admiring his attitude, gave him a new horse as a gift.\n Everyone's reaction now was, \"What a lucky man!\" And the farmer said, \"We'll see.\"\n A couple of days later, the new horse jumped over a fence and ran away. Everyone in the village shook their heads and said, \"What a poor fellow!\"\nThe farmer smiled and said, \"We'll see.\"\nEventually, the horse found his way home, and everyone said, \"What a fortunate man!\" \nThe farmer said, \"We'll see.\"\nLater in the year, the farmer's young boy went out riding the horse and fell and broke his leg. Everyone in the village said, \"What a poor boy!\"\nThe farmer said, \"We'll see.\"\nTwo days later, the army came into the village to draft new recruits .When they saw the farmer's son had a broken leg, they decided not to recruit him.\nEveryone said, \"What a fortunate young man!\"\nThe farmer smiled again and said, \"We'll see.\"\nThere's no use in overreacting to the events and circumstances of our everyday lives. When our hearts are in the right place, all events and circumstances are gifts that we can learn valuable lessons from.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the passage mainly about?\n\n<options>:\nA The miserable life of a farmer.\nB The success of a farmer.\nC The life attitude of a farmer.\nD The failure of a farmer.\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>:\nOnce upon a time, there was a farmer in central China. He didn't have money, so instead of a tractor , he used an old horse to plow his field .\n One afternoon, while working in the field, the horse fell down, dead. Everyone in the village said, \"Oh, what a horrible thing!\" The farmer said simply, \"We'll see.\" He was so peaceful and so calm that everyone in the village got together and, admiring his attitude, gave him a new horse as a gift.\n Everyone's reaction now was, \"What a lucky man!\" And the farmer said, \"We'll see.\"\n A couple of days later, the new horse jumped over a fence and ran away. Everyone in the village shook their heads and said, \"What a poor fellow!\"\nThe farmer smiled and said, \"We'll see.\"\nEventually, the horse found his way home, and everyone said, \"What a fortunate man!\" \nThe farmer said, \"We'll see.\"\nLater in the year, the farmer's young boy went out riding the horse and fell and broke his leg. Everyone in the village said, \"What a poor boy!\"\nThe farmer said, \"We'll see.\"\nTwo days later, the army came into the village to draft new recruits .When they saw the farmer's son had a broken leg, they decided not to recruit him.\nEveryone said, \"What a fortunate young man!\"\nThe farmer smiled again and said, \"We'll see.\"\nThere's no use in overreacting to the events and circumstances of our everyday lives. When our hearts are in the right place, all events and circumstances are gifts that we can learn valuable lessons from.\n\n<question>:\nWhat can we conclude from the farmer's experience?\n\n<options>:\nA Neighbors are usually of little help.\nB One should take care of their own business.\nC What looks like a setback may be a gift.\nD An act of kindness can mean a lot.\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>:\nHow long has 3-D technology been around? Most of us might think of crowds of teenagers in a 1950's movie house watching Bwana Devil in 3-D. But 3-D technology made its first appearance on the scene in 1838 with the first stereoscope . And the first actual 3-D movie was a 1903 film called Le Ariveed'un Train.\nAlthough it has such a long history, the technology has still remained based on one simple principle-----to make 3-D effects you must find a way to project two slightly different pictures to each eye. Modern 3-D technology works by rapidly flickering two versions of the movie and projecting them onto each eye. The brain does the rest of the work, combining the two pictures together into one and giving the show the appearance of depth, the third dimension.\nBut does this exposure, especially long exposures, cause harm to the child's developing brain and visual system? Unfortunately, long-term studies on new flicker digital 3-D technology and children aren't yet available. We do not know if regular or daily 3-D viewing over years affects the developing visual system, although older 3-D methods basically do the same thing and are not considered harmful.\nThe question of possible harm in modern 3-D use in TV is really based on two facts: the amount of time children will now be watching 3-D TV each day and the sensitivity some children show in reaction to 3-D viewing. It is difficult to make actual lab studies of longer term 3-D viewing in children because of the possible harm of the experiment. Researchers will have to wait until 3-D TV technology is already in the marketplace for a number of years, then check heavy 3-D TV watchers and compare them with non-watchers.\nWith a 3-D television technology in the home, we will soon be able to answer the question of whether or not longer and more frequent periods of 3-D exposure cause more changes in the visual system. We may find that the bigger problem is the introduction of a new technology that leads to even more time spent on TV rather than playing outdoors.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the text, 3-D technology _\n\n<options>:\nA was refused by people when it first appeared.\nB will soon change the way we watch TV.\nC does no good to our visual system.\nD has a history of nearly 200 years.\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>:\nHow long has 3-D technology been around? Most of us might think of crowds of teenagers in a 1950's movie house watching Bwana Devil in 3-D. But 3-D technology made its first appearance on the scene in 1838 with the first stereoscope . And the first actual 3-D movie was a 1903 film called Le Ariveed'un Train.\nAlthough it has such a long history, the technology has still remained based on one simple principle-----to make 3-D effects you must find a way to project two slightly different pictures to each eye. Modern 3-D technology works by rapidly flickering two versions of the movie and projecting them onto each eye. The brain does the rest of the work, combining the two pictures together into one and giving the show the appearance of depth, the third dimension.\nBut does this exposure, especially long exposures, cause harm to the child's developing brain and visual system? Unfortunately, long-term studies on new flicker digital 3-D technology and children aren't yet available. We do not know if regular or daily 3-D viewing over years affects the developing visual system, although older 3-D methods basically do the same thing and are not considered harmful.\nThe question of possible harm in modern 3-D use in TV is really based on two facts: the amount of time children will now be watching 3-D TV each day and the sensitivity some children show in reaction to 3-D viewing. It is difficult to make actual lab studies of longer term 3-D viewing in children because of the possible harm of the experiment. Researchers will have to wait until 3-D TV technology is already in the marketplace for a number of years, then check heavy 3-D TV watchers and compare them with non-watchers.\nWith a 3-D television technology in the home, we will soon be able to answer the question of whether or not longer and more frequent periods of 3-D exposure cause more changes in the visual system. We may find that the bigger problem is the introduction of a new technology that leads to even more time spent on TV rather than playing outdoors.\n\n<question>:\nThe author's purpose in writing the text is to _\n\n<options>:\nA ask children not to watch 3-D movies\nB discuss if 3-D viewing is harmful to children.\nC introduce the advantages of 3-D technology.\nD predict the development of 3-D technology.\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>:\nMany people tend to complain about not having good friends in their lives. Sadly, they seem to think that their own company is not enough to make them happy. Nothing could be further from the truth though. In order to get along with others, the first thing you need to do is learn to get along with yourself. Only in this way will you succeed in developing healthy, solid relationships with others.\nListen to your inner voice. Remember that inner voice that keeps whispering to you what you really want and need as well as what you do not really want and need. It is about time you started listening to it. In order to get to know yourself in depth, it is important to learn and accept what you want and what you do not want.\nLearn to enjoy your own company. You will be surprised to find out how many things you can do by yourself and actually have fun in the process. Reading romantic novels, poetry or science fiction is only a few of the things that you can do by yourself, which not only can offer you hours of enjoyment, but also the chance to get to know yourself better.\nSatisfy yourself. Pay special attention to your personal hygiene . Do your hair and nails often and experiment with new styles. Follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly to stay in good shape. No matter how busy your daily schedule is, always find at least an hour per day for yourself, when you can either relax doing absolutely nothing, or doing something that you enjoy.\nLearn to respect your own _ . Find out what your boundaries are and learn to respect them. You are the only one who knows what you can and what you cannot accept;no one else can point that out to you, or force you to compromise .\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the purpose of listening to your inner voice?\n\n<options>:\nA To keep a good state of mind.\nB To know more about yourself.\nC To enjoy the time by yourself.\nD To form a relationship with others.\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>:\n1970 was \"World Conservation Year\". The United Nations wanted everyone to know that the world was in danger. They hoped that the governments would act quickly in order to conserve nature. Here is one example of the problem. At one time there were 1300 different plants, trees and flowers in Holland, but now only 860 remain. The others have been destroyed by modern man and his technology. We are changing the earth, the air and the water, and everything that grows and lives. We can't live without these things. If we continue like this, we shall destroy ourselves.\nWhat will happen in the future? Perhaps it is more important to ask \"What must we do now?\" The people who will be living in the world of tomorrow are the young of today. A lot of them know that conservation is necessary. Many are hoping to save our world. They plant trees, build bridges across rivers in forests and so on. In a small town in the United States a large group of girls cleaned the banks of eleven kilometres of their river. Young people may hear about conservation through a record called \"No, One's Going to Change our World. \" It was made by Scatles, Cliff Richard and other singers. The money from it will help to conserve wild animals.\n\n<question>:\nThere are few plants, trees and flowers in Holland now because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA there has been a lot of conservation in Holland\nB Holland does not need so many plants, trees and flowers\nC many plants, trees and flowers don't grow there any more\nD some plants, trees and flowers are dangerous\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>:\n1970 was \"World Conservation Year\". The United Nations wanted everyone to know that the world was in danger. They hoped that the governments would act quickly in order to conserve nature. Here is one example of the problem. At one time there were 1300 different plants, trees and flowers in Holland, but now only 860 remain. The others have been destroyed by modern man and his technology. We are changing the earth, the air and the water, and everything that grows and lives. We can't live without these things. If we continue like this, we shall destroy ourselves.\nWhat will happen in the future? Perhaps it is more important to ask \"What must we do now?\" The people who will be living in the world of tomorrow are the young of today. A lot of them know that conservation is necessary. Many are hoping to save our world. They plant trees, build bridges across rivers in forests and so on. In a small town in the United States a large group of girls cleaned the banks of eleven kilometres of their river. Young people may hear about conservation through a record called \"No, One's Going to Change our World. \" It was made by Scatles, Cliff Richard and other singers. The money from it will help to conserve wild animals.\n\n<question>:\nWe shall destroy ourselves if we don't _ .\n\n<options>:\nA improve our technology in planting trees\nB hear about the record called \"No, One's Going to Change our World\"\nC try our best to save the world\nD change the earth\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>:\n1970 was \"World Conservation Year\". The United Nations wanted everyone to know that the world was in danger. They hoped that the governments would act quickly in order to conserve nature. Here is one example of the problem. At one time there were 1300 different plants, trees and flowers in Holland, but now only 860 remain. The others have been destroyed by modern man and his technology. We are changing the earth, the air and the water, and everything that grows and lives. We can't live without these things. If we continue like this, we shall destroy ourselves.\nWhat will happen in the future? Perhaps it is more important to ask \"What must we do now?\" The people who will be living in the world of tomorrow are the young of today. A lot of them know that conservation is necessary. Many are hoping to save our world. They plant trees, build bridges across rivers in forests and so on. In a small town in the United States a large group of girls cleaned the banks of eleven kilometres of their river. Young people may hear about conservation through a record called \"No, One's Going to Change our World. \" It was made by Scatles, Cliff Richard and other singers. The money from it will help to conserve wild animals.\n\n<question>:\n\"No,One's Going to Change our World. \" was _ .\n\n<options>:\nA an important book published in 1970\nB a record calling on people to conserve nature\nC an idea that nobody would accept\nD a rule worked out by the United States\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>:\n1970 was \"World Conservation Year\". The United Nations wanted everyone to know that the world was in danger. They hoped that the governments would act quickly in order to conserve nature. Here is one example of the problem. At one time there were 1300 different plants, trees and flowers in Holland, but now only 860 remain. The others have been destroyed by modern man and his technology. We are changing the earth, the air and the water, and everything that grows and lives. We can't live without these things. If we continue like this, we shall destroy ourselves.\nWhat will happen in the future? Perhaps it is more important to ask \"What must we do now?\" The people who will be living in the world of tomorrow are the young of today. A lot of them know that conservation is necessary. Many are hoping to save our world. They plant trees, build bridges across rivers in forests and so on. In a small town in the United States a large group of girls cleaned the banks of eleven kilometres of their river. Young people may hear about conservation through a record called \"No, One's Going to Change our World. \" It was made by Scatles, Cliff Richard and other singers. The money from it will help to conserve wild animals.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the most important thing for us to do to save our world?\n\n<options>:\nA We should clean the banks of our rivers.\nB We should know what will happen in the future.\nC We should know what we should do and do it now.\nD We should plant more trees and flowers.\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>:\nPrograms may already be installed on the computers at your school or university. If not, you can consider looking at catalogues to see what is available on CD-ROM.\n Some people question whether computers can really help you to read, any better than picking up a book. There is some justification for this, but listen to the arguments from people who believe that computers have something to offer. The first argument relates to motivation. Anything that makes you spend more time reading will be helpful, so if you are someone who likes to turn on your computer as soon as you walk into your room, then you could find yourself motivated to spend more time on your foreign-language reading if it appears on your screen. There is more to computers than motivation, though. You need to make use of all the technical possibilities, because good programs allow things to happen which are not possible with a book.\n This leads on to the idea of autonomy in language learning. We have already seen many times in this book that you, the language learner, will make a far bigger difference to your ultimate success than your teacher will. With a computer, you can decide how many repetitions to have and how to respond to the commands. In some programs you also shape the direction of the story you are reading by the selections you make. In other words, you don't have to move along at the pace of the rest of the class, which you may find too slow or too fast.\n The flip side of learner autonomy is learner misuse of programs. Some programs allow short-cuts which give you a sense of having finished, but without actually having done much learning. _ At the end of a session using well-designed materials, you should learn more than some new vocabulary and sentence patterns; you should also learn more about the reading process. As with all aspects of your language learning, you can finish your session with a critical eye to what you have learned from the program. This will include thinking about whether to repeat it or move on to another level.\n\n<question>:\nFrom the passage we learn the author _ .\n\n<options>:\nA advises us to use computers at work.\nB persuades us to do some reading in the books\nC has improved reading ability helped by computers\nD dislikes reading materials on the computers\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>:\nPrograms may already be installed on the computers at your school or university. If not, you can consider looking at catalogues to see what is available on CD-ROM.\n Some people question whether computers can really help you to read, any better than picking up a book. There is some justification for this, but listen to the arguments from people who believe that computers have something to offer. The first argument relates to motivation. Anything that makes you spend more time reading will be helpful, so if you are someone who likes to turn on your computer as soon as you walk into your room, then you could find yourself motivated to spend more time on your foreign-language reading if it appears on your screen. There is more to computers than motivation, though. You need to make use of all the technical possibilities, because good programs allow things to happen which are not possible with a book.\n This leads on to the idea of autonomy in language learning. We have already seen many times in this book that you, the language learner, will make a far bigger difference to your ultimate success than your teacher will. With a computer, you can decide how many repetitions to have and how to respond to the commands. In some programs you also shape the direction of the story you are reading by the selections you make. In other words, you don't have to move along at the pace of the rest of the class, which you may find too slow or too fast.\n The flip side of learner autonomy is learner misuse of programs. Some programs allow short-cuts which give you a sense of having finished, but without actually having done much learning. _ At the end of a session using well-designed materials, you should learn more than some new vocabulary and sentence patterns; you should also learn more about the reading process. As with all aspects of your language learning, you can finish your session with a critical eye to what you have learned from the program. This will include thinking about whether to repeat it or move on to another level.\n\n<question>:\nWhat would be the best title for the text?\n\n<options>:\nA Computer prefix = st1 /Reading\nB Computer-AssistedReading\nC Computer Can Read\nD Students And Computer\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>:\nNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A line of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes marched across the South on Friday, peeling away roofs, overturning cars and killing at least 11 people in Tennessee, officials said.\nIt was the second wave of violent weather to hit the state in less than a week. Last weekend, tornadoes killed 24 people in the western part of the state and destroyed more than 1,000 homes and buildings.\nThe storms crossed an area from northern Mississippi to northern Virginia as they moved to the northeast late Friday after developing from a low-pressure system in the central Plains.\nThe Nashville suburbs were the hardest hit, with at least eight deaths happening northeast of the city. Three more people were killed in a rural area about 65 miles southeast of Nashville.\nTornadoes were also reported in some other places. The storms pulled up trees, knocked down power lines and damaged buildings. What's worse, phone lines and most businesses were out of service. Hospitals admitted at least 60 people with storm-related injuries and transferred at least nine badly injured patients to Nashville hospitals.\nIn southern Indiana, the storms damaged some areas with golf ball-sized hail. High winds blew the roof off a country club and overthrew a semitrailer . As the storms moved farther east, parts of West Virginia were lashed with heavy rain and winds, great damages caused.\nThe number of tornadoes in the US has jumped through the first part of 2006 compared with the past few years. Through the end of March, an estimated 286 tornadoes had hit the US, compared with an average of 70 for the same three-month period in each of the past three years.\nThe number of tornado-related deaths was 38 before Friday's storms. The average number of deaths from 2003 to 2005 was 45 a year, the prediction center said.\n\n<question>:\nHow many deaths have the thunderstorms and tornadoes on Friday caused?\n\n<options>:\nA Three.\nB Eight.\nC Eleven.\nD Twenty-two.\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>:\nNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A line of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes marched across the South on Friday, peeling away roofs, overturning cars and killing at least 11 people in Tennessee, officials said.\nIt was the second wave of violent weather to hit the state in less than a week. Last weekend, tornadoes killed 24 people in the western part of the state and destroyed more than 1,000 homes and buildings.\nThe storms crossed an area from northern Mississippi to northern Virginia as they moved to the northeast late Friday after developing from a low-pressure system in the central Plains.\nThe Nashville suburbs were the hardest hit, with at least eight deaths happening northeast of the city. Three more people were killed in a rural area about 65 miles southeast of Nashville.\nTornadoes were also reported in some other places. The storms pulled up trees, knocked down power lines and damaged buildings. What's worse, phone lines and most businesses were out of service. Hospitals admitted at least 60 people with storm-related injuries and transferred at least nine badly injured patients to Nashville hospitals.\nIn southern Indiana, the storms damaged some areas with golf ball-sized hail. High winds blew the roof off a country club and overthrew a semitrailer . As the storms moved farther east, parts of West Virginia were lashed with heavy rain and winds, great damages caused.\nThe number of tornadoes in the US has jumped through the first part of 2006 compared with the past few years. Through the end of March, an estimated 286 tornadoes had hit the US, compared with an average of 70 for the same three-month period in each of the past three years.\nThe number of tornado-related deaths was 38 before Friday's storms. The average number of deaths from 2003 to 2005 was 45 a year, the prediction center said.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following statements is NOT true?\n\n<options>:\nA Tennessee was hit twice by tornadoes within a week.\nB The latest tornado might start in northern Mississippi.\nC At least four states were hit by the tornado.\nD In the tornadoes of the first 3 months 38 people were killed.\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>:\nNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A line of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes marched across the South on Friday, peeling away roofs, overturning cars and killing at least 11 people in Tennessee, officials said.\nIt was the second wave of violent weather to hit the state in less than a week. Last weekend, tornadoes killed 24 people in the western part of the state and destroyed more than 1,000 homes and buildings.\nThe storms crossed an area from northern Mississippi to northern Virginia as they moved to the northeast late Friday after developing from a low-pressure system in the central Plains.\nThe Nashville suburbs were the hardest hit, with at least eight deaths happening northeast of the city. Three more people were killed in a rural area about 65 miles southeast of Nashville.\nTornadoes were also reported in some other places. The storms pulled up trees, knocked down power lines and damaged buildings. What's worse, phone lines and most businesses were out of service. Hospitals admitted at least 60 people with storm-related injuries and transferred at least nine badly injured patients to Nashville hospitals.\nIn southern Indiana, the storms damaged some areas with golf ball-sized hail. High winds blew the roof off a country club and overthrew a semitrailer . As the storms moved farther east, parts of West Virginia were lashed with heavy rain and winds, great damages caused.\nThe number of tornadoes in the US has jumped through the first part of 2006 compared with the past few years. Through the end of March, an estimated 286 tornadoes had hit the US, compared with an average of 70 for the same three-month period in each of the past three years.\nThe number of tornado-related deaths was 38 before Friday's storms. The average number of deaths from 2003 to 2005 was 45 a year, the prediction center said.\n\n<question>:\nIn the first 3 months of last 3 years, about _ tornadoes happened each month in the US.\n\n<options>:\nA About 23.\nB About 70.\nC About 98.\nD About 210.\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>:\nNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A line of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes marched across the South on Friday, peeling away roofs, overturning cars and killing at least 11 people in Tennessee, officials said.\nIt was the second wave of violent weather to hit the state in less than a week. Last weekend, tornadoes killed 24 people in the western part of the state and destroyed more than 1,000 homes and buildings.\nThe storms crossed an area from northern Mississippi to northern Virginia as they moved to the northeast late Friday after developing from a low-pressure system in the central Plains.\nThe Nashville suburbs were the hardest hit, with at least eight deaths happening northeast of the city. Three more people were killed in a rural area about 65 miles southeast of Nashville.\nTornadoes were also reported in some other places. The storms pulled up trees, knocked down power lines and damaged buildings. What's worse, phone lines and most businesses were out of service. Hospitals admitted at least 60 people with storm-related injuries and transferred at least nine badly injured patients to Nashville hospitals.\nIn southern Indiana, the storms damaged some areas with golf ball-sized hail. High winds blew the roof off a country club and overthrew a semitrailer . As the storms moved farther east, parts of West Virginia were lashed with heavy rain and winds, great damages caused.\nThe number of tornadoes in the US has jumped through the first part of 2006 compared with the past few years. Through the end of March, an estimated 286 tornadoes had hit the US, compared with an average of 70 for the same three-month period in each of the past three years.\nThe number of tornado-related deaths was 38 before Friday's storms. The average number of deaths from 2003 to 2005 was 45 a year, the prediction center said.\n\n<question>:\nWe can infer from the report more deaths and injuries were caused because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA the phone lines were destroyed\nB there were enough hospitals\nC the people hid in their houses\nD there was also a hail in Tennessee\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>:\nStudents often meet with questions as follows: bullied by someone, worried about a weak subject, puzzled by family problems or concerned about pets at home. All the questions above may make you not concentrated on your study. Who can you turn to if you are such an unlucky student? A great person to share your thoughts and feelings with is your school counsellor .\n _ . They know how to listen and can help kids with life's challenges . Counsellors have special training in how to help kids solve problems, make decisions, and stand up for themselves. That doesn't mean your counsellor will wave a magic wand and the problem will go away. But it does mean he or she will help you cope with it. Coping is an important word to know. Sometimes, kids and grown-ups have difficult problems. Coping means that someone is trying to handle these problems and make things better. \nYour school counsellor is available for you and wants to make your school experience the best it can be. The counsellor's job is to take your problem seriously and help you find a solution. The counsellor also wants to help you learn as much as you can in class, be a contributing member of the school community, and be a positive influence on your environment.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage, which of the following happens that you may not turn to the counsellors?\n\n<options>:\nA Other students treat you cruelly.\nB You are too poor to go to school.\nC You are weak in one subject.\nD You have family problem.\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>:\nStudents often meet with questions as follows: bullied by someone, worried about a weak subject, puzzled by family problems or concerned about pets at home. All the questions above may make you not concentrated on your study. Who can you turn to if you are such an unlucky student? A great person to share your thoughts and feelings with is your school counsellor .\n _ . They know how to listen and can help kids with life's challenges . Counsellors have special training in how to help kids solve problems, make decisions, and stand up for themselves. That doesn't mean your counsellor will wave a magic wand and the problem will go away. But it does mean he or she will help you cope with it. Coping is an important word to know. Sometimes, kids and grown-ups have difficult problems. Coping means that someone is trying to handle these problems and make things better. \nYour school counsellor is available for you and wants to make your school experience the best it can be. The counsellor's job is to take your problem seriously and help you find a solution. The counsellor also wants to help you learn as much as you can in class, be a contributing member of the school community, and be a positive influence on your environment.\n\n<question>:\nWhat does the writer think of the school counsellors?\n\n<options>:\nA They can solve any questions you meet with.\nB They can help students get their life or study improved.\nC They are as important as teachers in schools.\nD They may punish those who have bullied you.\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>:\nStudents often meet with questions as follows: bullied by someone, worried about a weak subject, puzzled by family problems or concerned about pets at home. All the questions above may make you not concentrated on your study. Who can you turn to if you are such an unlucky student? A great person to share your thoughts and feelings with is your school counsellor .\n _ . They know how to listen and can help kids with life's challenges . Counsellors have special training in how to help kids solve problems, make decisions, and stand up for themselves. That doesn't mean your counsellor will wave a magic wand and the problem will go away. But it does mean he or she will help you cope with it. Coping is an important word to know. Sometimes, kids and grown-ups have difficult problems. Coping means that someone is trying to handle these problems and make things better. \nYour school counsellor is available for you and wants to make your school experience the best it can be. The counsellor's job is to take your problem seriously and help you find a solution. The counsellor also wants to help you learn as much as you can in class, be a contributing member of the school community, and be a positive influence on your environment.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following may be the best title of the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA School counsellors\nB School problems\nC Students' problems\nD Free counsellors\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>:\nPlant cloning has been an agricultural technique used by farmers and gardeners for centuries. Grafting is a common form of plant cloning. Many plants in nature actually clone themselves and reproduce asexually. \nCloned plants are much more predictable than normal plants, so their yield is more reliable. Cloned plants also reproduce faster, limiting the amount of time between planting and harvesting. It is also often cheaper to produce seeds through cloning than through traditional methods. Plants can essentially be optimized so that farmers or individual growers always have the best seeds available. With more yield at a faster rate, farms can produce more food for more people while decreasing overall costs. \nCloning can be used to wipe out diseases that previously killed off entire fields of crops. This would make plants immune to the kinds of diseases that farmers and gardeners around the world fear each year. Crop failures due to disease and virus could become a thing of the past. Also, plants that are near extinction can be brought back to life through cloning. \nThrough cloning scientists can develop \"super\" fruits and vegetables of superior nutritional quality. This could make for a healthier population overall. This is already being done through selective pollination , and genetic cloning could take it to the next level. \nBy plant cloning we have a population of identical plants and all these plants equally suffer from the same diseases, but in nature the weak would die and the strong would survive. While there are some dangers to consider with plant cloning, there are plenty of benefits that could prove vital to the propagation of the human species.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the text, cloned plants_.\n\n<options>:\nA have lower yield than normal plants\nB need little care from people\nC resist various kinds of diseases\nD have a short growth cycle\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>:\nPlant cloning has been an agricultural technique used by farmers and gardeners for centuries. Grafting is a common form of plant cloning. Many plants in nature actually clone themselves and reproduce asexually. \nCloned plants are much more predictable than normal plants, so their yield is more reliable. Cloned plants also reproduce faster, limiting the amount of time between planting and harvesting. It is also often cheaper to produce seeds through cloning than through traditional methods. Plants can essentially be optimized so that farmers or individual growers always have the best seeds available. With more yield at a faster rate, farms can produce more food for more people while decreasing overall costs. \nCloning can be used to wipe out diseases that previously killed off entire fields of crops. This would make plants immune to the kinds of diseases that farmers and gardeners around the world fear each year. Crop failures due to disease and virus could become a thing of the past. Also, plants that are near extinction can be brought back to life through cloning. \nThrough cloning scientists can develop \"super\" fruits and vegetables of superior nutritional quality. This could make for a healthier population overall. This is already being done through selective pollination , and genetic cloning could take it to the next level. \nBy plant cloning we have a population of identical plants and all these plants equally suffer from the same diseases, but in nature the weak would die and the strong would survive. While there are some dangers to consider with plant cloning, there are plenty of benefits that could prove vital to the propagation of the human species.\n\n<question>:\nWhat can we infer from the text?\n\n<options>:\nA The fruits produced by cloned plants taste much better.\nB There are more cloned plants than normal plants.\nC Plant cloning can disturb the laws of nature.\nD People should avoid eating cloned fruits.\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>:\nPlant cloning has been an agricultural technique used by farmers and gardeners for centuries. Grafting is a common form of plant cloning. Many plants in nature actually clone themselves and reproduce asexually. \nCloned plants are much more predictable than normal plants, so their yield is more reliable. Cloned plants also reproduce faster, limiting the amount of time between planting and harvesting. It is also often cheaper to produce seeds through cloning than through traditional methods. Plants can essentially be optimized so that farmers or individual growers always have the best seeds available. With more yield at a faster rate, farms can produce more food for more people while decreasing overall costs. \nCloning can be used to wipe out diseases that previously killed off entire fields of crops. This would make plants immune to the kinds of diseases that farmers and gardeners around the world fear each year. Crop failures due to disease and virus could become a thing of the past. Also, plants that are near extinction can be brought back to life through cloning. \nThrough cloning scientists can develop \"super\" fruits and vegetables of superior nutritional quality. This could make for a healthier population overall. This is already being done through selective pollination , and genetic cloning could take it to the next level. \nBy plant cloning we have a population of identical plants and all these plants equally suffer from the same diseases, but in nature the weak would die and the strong would survive. While there are some dangers to consider with plant cloning, there are plenty of benefits that could prove vital to the propagation of the human species.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the main purpose of the text?\n\n<options>:\nA To warn the negative effects of plant cloning.\nB To present different kinds of plant cloning.\nC To predict the future of plant cloning.\nD To inform us about the advantages of plant cloning.\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>:\nVery few people look forward to and enjoy exams. That doesn't have to mean that you should be afraid of them, though. The following tips will help you get through that terrible exam period.\nHere are eight steps to help you during exams:\n1. Make sure you know how much time you will have in the exam, and how many questions there will be. Then you can divide your time among the questions to make sure that they all get answered.\n2. When you're doing an exam that involves long answers, it is a good idea to leave some space at the end of the answer so that you can add any extra comments that might come to mind when you reread your paper.\n3. Don't spend all of your time only on questions that you know the answer to because you will get a worse mark for answering some questions very well and some not at all.\n4. It is worth taking a little extra time to make sure that your handwriting is neat. Then the examiner will be able to read it! Try to _ spelling mistakes too!\n5. The more prepared you are, the more likely you are to succeed.\n6. Keep calm. If you feel yourself getting worried, take a deep breath.\n7. Don't try to discuss the exam after you've finished it. If you've got different answers from your friends, there's no point worrying about it.\n8. Once an exam is over, just forget about it. There is nothing more you can do about it. The best thing you can do is to go home and prepare for the next one.\n\n<question>:\nYou can get a better mark if _ .\n\n<options>:\nA you spend all of your time on questions that you are not good at\nB you discuss the answers with your friends after exams\nC you go over your notes carefully for the exam\nD you spend most of your time on questions that you know well\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>:\nVery few people look forward to and enjoy exams. That doesn't have to mean that you should be afraid of them, though. The following tips will help you get through that terrible exam period.\nHere are eight steps to help you during exams:\n1. Make sure you know how much time you will have in the exam, and how many questions there will be. Then you can divide your time among the questions to make sure that they all get answered.\n2. When you're doing an exam that involves long answers, it is a good idea to leave some space at the end of the answer so that you can add any extra comments that might come to mind when you reread your paper.\n3. Don't spend all of your time only on questions that you know the answer to because you will get a worse mark for answering some questions very well and some not at all.\n4. It is worth taking a little extra time to make sure that your handwriting is neat. Then the examiner will be able to read it! Try to _ spelling mistakes too!\n5. The more prepared you are, the more likely you are to succeed.\n6. Keep calm. If you feel yourself getting worried, take a deep breath.\n7. Don't try to discuss the exam after you've finished it. If you've got different answers from your friends, there's no point worrying about it.\n8. Once an exam is over, just forget about it. There is nothing more you can do about it. The best thing you can do is to go home and prepare for the next one.\n\n<question>:\nThe passage is probably written for _ .\n\n<options>:\nA people who mark exam papers\nB people who take exams\nC high school teachers\nD language learners\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>:\nHANGZHOU, China -- Millions of Chinese basketball fans who were upset about the retirement of Yao Ming, are excited to see another even more shining star, Jeremy Lin, rising from the N.B.A and becoming a household name all across China.\n\"We are amazed by Lin Shuhao's magic performance and should cheer him on,\" one Internet user wrote.\n\"His sport shirts have sold out, even including the counterfeit ones,\" said Zheng Xiaojun, a 24-year-old clerk. \nLin's amazing success over the last month has caught the imagination of the Chinese. He has been particularly popular here in northern Zhejiang province, from which his grandmother went to Taiwan in the late 1940s. \nCai Qi, a well-known micro blogger, posted a message on micro blog over the weekend stating that Lin's hometown is Jiaxing, a city near Hangzhou where Lin's grandmother grew up. \nCai Qi's nephew Yu Guohua, a 56-year-old factory worker, is Lin's closest still living in northern Zhejiang. He said in a telephone interview that Lin had come to play basketball with the Jiaxing High School team last May and had been surrounded by admirers. \nYu said he did not have a chance to meet Lin in the crowd, but managed to speak with his family. \"His father was very supportive of Lin's playing basketball, but his grandmother was not, for fear he would be injured,\" Yu said. \nLin may owe his height, 6 feet 3 inches, to his grandmother's family, Yu said. Chen Weiji, the father of Lin's grandmother, was well over 6 feet and all of Chen's children were tall as well, he said. \nThe N.B.A. believes that 300 million people in China play basketball. The retirement last year of Yao Ming took its main Asian draw away from the N.B.A. But Lin's appearance has helped the league remain a hot topic of Chinese online chatter.\n\n<question>:\nWhy does Lin Shuhao appeal especially to people in northern Zhejiang ?\n\n<options>:\nA He was born in Zhejiang.\nB His sports shirts are made in Zhejiang.\nC He once visited Zhejiang.\nD His grandmother grew up in Zhejiang.\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>:\nHANGZHOU, China -- Millions of Chinese basketball fans who were upset about the retirement of Yao Ming, are excited to see another even more shining star, Jeremy Lin, rising from the N.B.A and becoming a household name all across China.\n\"We are amazed by Lin Shuhao's magic performance and should cheer him on,\" one Internet user wrote.\n\"His sport shirts have sold out, even including the counterfeit ones,\" said Zheng Xiaojun, a 24-year-old clerk. \nLin's amazing success over the last month has caught the imagination of the Chinese. He has been particularly popular here in northern Zhejiang province, from which his grandmother went to Taiwan in the late 1940s. \nCai Qi, a well-known micro blogger, posted a message on micro blog over the weekend stating that Lin's hometown is Jiaxing, a city near Hangzhou where Lin's grandmother grew up. \nCai Qi's nephew Yu Guohua, a 56-year-old factory worker, is Lin's closest still living in northern Zhejiang. He said in a telephone interview that Lin had come to play basketball with the Jiaxing High School team last May and had been surrounded by admirers. \nYu said he did not have a chance to meet Lin in the crowd, but managed to speak with his family. \"His father was very supportive of Lin's playing basketball, but his grandmother was not, for fear he would be injured,\" Yu said. \nLin may owe his height, 6 feet 3 inches, to his grandmother's family, Yu said. Chen Weiji, the father of Lin's grandmother, was well over 6 feet and all of Chen's children were tall as well, he said. \nThe N.B.A. believes that 300 million people in China play basketball. The retirement last year of Yao Ming took its main Asian draw away from the N.B.A. But Lin's appearance has helped the league remain a hot topic of Chinese online chatter.\n\n<question>:\nWe can learn from the text that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA Lin once played on Jiaxing High School team\nB All Lin's s moved to Taiwan 60 years ago\nC Lin's grandmother didn't expect him to be a player\nD Lin's father loved playing basketball\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>:\nHANGZHOU, China -- Millions of Chinese basketball fans who were upset about the retirement of Yao Ming, are excited to see another even more shining star, Jeremy Lin, rising from the N.B.A and becoming a household name all across China.\n\"We are amazed by Lin Shuhao's magic performance and should cheer him on,\" one Internet user wrote.\n\"His sport shirts have sold out, even including the counterfeit ones,\" said Zheng Xiaojun, a 24-year-old clerk. \nLin's amazing success over the last month has caught the imagination of the Chinese. He has been particularly popular here in northern Zhejiang province, from which his grandmother went to Taiwan in the late 1940s. \nCai Qi, a well-known micro blogger, posted a message on micro blog over the weekend stating that Lin's hometown is Jiaxing, a city near Hangzhou where Lin's grandmother grew up. \nCai Qi's nephew Yu Guohua, a 56-year-old factory worker, is Lin's closest still living in northern Zhejiang. He said in a telephone interview that Lin had come to play basketball with the Jiaxing High School team last May and had been surrounded by admirers. \nYu said he did not have a chance to meet Lin in the crowd, but managed to speak with his family. \"His father was very supportive of Lin's playing basketball, but his grandmother was not, for fear he would be injured,\" Yu said. \nLin may owe his height, 6 feet 3 inches, to his grandmother's family, Yu said. Chen Weiji, the father of Lin's grandmother, was well over 6 feet and all of Chen's children were tall as well, he said. \nThe N.B.A. believes that 300 million people in China play basketball. The retirement last year of Yao Ming took its main Asian draw away from the N.B.A. But Lin's appearance has helped the league remain a hot topic of Chinese online chatter.\n\n<question>:\nLin's success in N.B.A has _ .\n\n<options>:\nA attracted more Chinese children to play basketball as a career\nB drawn Chinese people's attention back to the league\nC helped his hometown develop sports shirts business\nD helped his hometown attract more foreign visitors\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>:\nHANGZHOU, China -- Millions of Chinese basketball fans who were upset about the retirement of Yao Ming, are excited to see another even more shining star, Jeremy Lin, rising from the N.B.A and becoming a household name all across China.\n\"We are amazed by Lin Shuhao's magic performance and should cheer him on,\" one Internet user wrote.\n\"His sport shirts have sold out, even including the counterfeit ones,\" said Zheng Xiaojun, a 24-year-old clerk. \nLin's amazing success over the last month has caught the imagination of the Chinese. He has been particularly popular here in northern Zhejiang province, from which his grandmother went to Taiwan in the late 1940s. \nCai Qi, a well-known micro blogger, posted a message on micro blog over the weekend stating that Lin's hometown is Jiaxing, a city near Hangzhou where Lin's grandmother grew up. \nCai Qi's nephew Yu Guohua, a 56-year-old factory worker, is Lin's closest still living in northern Zhejiang. He said in a telephone interview that Lin had come to play basketball with the Jiaxing High School team last May and had been surrounded by admirers. \nYu said he did not have a chance to meet Lin in the crowd, but managed to speak with his family. \"His father was very supportive of Lin's playing basketball, but his grandmother was not, for fear he would be injured,\" Yu said. \nLin may owe his height, 6 feet 3 inches, to his grandmother's family, Yu said. Chen Weiji, the father of Lin's grandmother, was well over 6 feet and all of Chen's children were tall as well, he said. \nThe N.B.A. believes that 300 million people in China play basketball. The retirement last year of Yao Ming took its main Asian draw away from the N.B.A. But Lin's appearance has helped the league remain a hot topic of Chinese online chatter.\n\n<question>:\nWhich is the best title of the report?\n\n<options>:\nA The Secret of Lin's Success\nB A\nC Lin and His Family\nD Chinese Players in N.\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>:\nHOUSTON (AP) --- A 10-year-old boy fatally shot his father Friday, striking him several times as he sat in the front seat of a SUV to pick up the boy from his mother's home for a weekend visit.\nThe incident happened about 3pm on a cul-desac in the 1700 block of Cedar Cove Court, said Sgt. Williams of the Harris County Sheriff's Department.\nAn investigation found that Rick James Lohstroh, 41, was shot by his son, who was sitting in the back seat of the man's Toyota 4-Runner, said Sgt. Williams. The shooting took place outside the home of Lohstroh's ex-wife, where the boy lives with his mother and a 7-year-old brother.\n\"We're not certain of anything until we finish our investigation,\" Williams said. \"The information we have at this time is that the 10-year-old did fire the weapon.\"\nThe mother and the 7-year-old were inside the house when the shooting occurred, said Williams.\nWilliams said the gun belonged to the boy's mother. After firing shots through the back seat, the boy exited the back of the vehicle and continued to fire at the car.\nThe man died on the way to Memorial Herman Hospital.\nLohstroh was a doctor at the University of Texas Medical Branch.\nThe man and woman shared custody of the children.\nWilliams said the mother and the boy were still in the home talking to investigators Friday night.\nNeighbors described the family as being quiet and keeping to themselves.\nJustin Gray, 17, was walking in the neighborhood when he heard gunshots. \"We've had a suicide in this neighborhood once, but never anything like this,\" Gray said.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following statements is TRUE according to the news?\n\n<options>:\nA The father is not responsible for the boy.\nB The family don't like being linked to their neighbors.\nC The boy lives with Rick James Lohstroh.\nD The boy has no brother or sister.\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>:\nHOUSTON (AP) --- A 10-year-old boy fatally shot his father Friday, striking him several times as he sat in the front seat of a SUV to pick up the boy from his mother's home for a weekend visit.\nThe incident happened about 3pm on a cul-desac in the 1700 block of Cedar Cove Court, said Sgt. Williams of the Harris County Sheriff's Department.\nAn investigation found that Rick James Lohstroh, 41, was shot by his son, who was sitting in the back seat of the man's Toyota 4-Runner, said Sgt. Williams. The shooting took place outside the home of Lohstroh's ex-wife, where the boy lives with his mother and a 7-year-old brother.\n\"We're not certain of anything until we finish our investigation,\" Williams said. \"The information we have at this time is that the 10-year-old did fire the weapon.\"\nThe mother and the 7-year-old were inside the house when the shooting occurred, said Williams.\nWilliams said the gun belonged to the boy's mother. After firing shots through the back seat, the boy exited the back of the vehicle and continued to fire at the car.\nThe man died on the way to Memorial Herman Hospital.\nLohstroh was a doctor at the University of Texas Medical Branch.\nThe man and woman shared custody of the children.\nWilliams said the mother and the boy were still in the home talking to investigators Friday night.\nNeighbors described the family as being quiet and keeping to themselves.\nJustin Gray, 17, was walking in the neighborhood when he heard gunshots. \"We've had a suicide in this neighborhood once, but never anything like this,\" Gray said.\n\n<question>:\nWhat can we infer from the text?\n\n<options>:\nA The tragedy happened because the boy had seen too many films showing violence.\nB The boy killed his father because he hated it that he deserted his mother.\nC Such things often occurred in this neighbourhood.\nD The boy's parents got divorced(=\"separated).\"\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>:\nHOUSTON (AP) --- A 10-year-old boy fatally shot his father Friday, striking him several times as he sat in the front seat of a SUV to pick up the boy from his mother's home for a weekend visit.\nThe incident happened about 3pm on a cul-desac in the 1700 block of Cedar Cove Court, said Sgt. Williams of the Harris County Sheriff's Department.\nAn investigation found that Rick James Lohstroh, 41, was shot by his son, who was sitting in the back seat of the man's Toyota 4-Runner, said Sgt. Williams. The shooting took place outside the home of Lohstroh's ex-wife, where the boy lives with his mother and a 7-year-old brother.\n\"We're not certain of anything until we finish our investigation,\" Williams said. \"The information we have at this time is that the 10-year-old did fire the weapon.\"\nThe mother and the 7-year-old were inside the house when the shooting occurred, said Williams.\nWilliams said the gun belonged to the boy's mother. After firing shots through the back seat, the boy exited the back of the vehicle and continued to fire at the car.\nThe man died on the way to Memorial Herman Hospital.\nLohstroh was a doctor at the University of Texas Medical Branch.\nThe man and woman shared custody of the children.\nWilliams said the mother and the boy were still in the home talking to investigators Friday night.\nNeighbors described the family as being quiet and keeping to themselves.\nJustin Gray, 17, was walking in the neighborhood when he heard gunshots. \"We've had a suicide in this neighborhood once, but never anything like this,\" Gray said.\n\n<question>:\nThe reason why the boy shot his father _ .\n\n<options>:\nA is clear\nB can't be made out\nC is unknown\nD is quite simple\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>:\nIn the early morning, I headed for the back door and found 10 inches of snow blanketing our home. Oh, no, Bryan would have to clear the roof again, I thought. But Rio rolled onto his back, playing in the white stuff and kicking his back legs, delighted. His days in an animal shelter in New Mexico were long forgotten---he had wholeheartedly enjoyed life as a Colorado dog.\nRio needed a walk. I had planned to attend an emergent webinar, but my husband was busy clearing. Rio pushed my leg with his snout , wondering why we were still inside. We were overdue for our morning hike. I pulled on my boots reluctantly. I didn't have time for this.\nRio and I walked a block through our neighborhood to the beginning of a road. Rio leaped happily into the snow, which was up to his neck. But I walked slowly with heavy steps, worrying about my to-do list, and I didn't notice that the world around me until Rio started barking.\nA squirrel chattered at him from a high branch of a pine tree. We hadn't seen a squirrel in at least a week because of all the storms, so this was a treat for us.\nOnce again, my animal teacher was reminding me to enjoy the present moment, and I was grateful. I took a deep breath ans looked around. Suddenly, there was an explosion of snow. A nearby tree had released its heavy burden, snapping back upright. Silver snowflakes dusted the air around me as a group of birds fled the area, talking to one another as they flew overhead.\nI watched and listened in wonder for what seemed like a full minute. There would be 1,440 minutes in this day, but this was the one I would remember most. Then I looked back to the earth and there was my sweet boy, waiting patiently for a treat. He knew I would want to celebrate this moment we had just shared.\n\"I love you, Rio!\" I said as I gave him a cookie. He had trained me well.\nWhen we walked home, I smiled broadly, spirit washed clean, ready for whatever the day might bring.\n\n<question>:\nHow was the author at the beginning of the walk?\n\n<options>:\nA She was relaxed.\nB She felt stressed.\nC She was worrying about Rio.\nD She was still annoyed with Bryan.\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>:\nIn the early morning, I headed for the back door and found 10 inches of snow blanketing our home. Oh, no, Bryan would have to clear the roof again, I thought. But Rio rolled onto his back, playing in the white stuff and kicking his back legs, delighted. His days in an animal shelter in New Mexico were long forgotten---he had wholeheartedly enjoyed life as a Colorado dog.\nRio needed a walk. I had planned to attend an emergent webinar, but my husband was busy clearing. Rio pushed my leg with his snout , wondering why we were still inside. We were overdue for our morning hike. I pulled on my boots reluctantly. I didn't have time for this.\nRio and I walked a block through our neighborhood to the beginning of a road. Rio leaped happily into the snow, which was up to his neck. But I walked slowly with heavy steps, worrying about my to-do list, and I didn't notice that the world around me until Rio started barking.\nA squirrel chattered at him from a high branch of a pine tree. We hadn't seen a squirrel in at least a week because of all the storms, so this was a treat for us.\nOnce again, my animal teacher was reminding me to enjoy the present moment, and I was grateful. I took a deep breath ans looked around. Suddenly, there was an explosion of snow. A nearby tree had released its heavy burden, snapping back upright. Silver snowflakes dusted the air around me as a group of birds fled the area, talking to one another as they flew overhead.\nI watched and listened in wonder for what seemed like a full minute. There would be 1,440 minutes in this day, but this was the one I would remember most. Then I looked back to the earth and there was my sweet boy, waiting patiently for a treat. He knew I would want to celebrate this moment we had just shared.\n\"I love you, Rio!\" I said as I gave him a cookie. He had trained me well.\nWhen we walked home, I smiled broadly, spirit washed clean, ready for whatever the day might bring.\n\n<question>:\nWhat did the author learn from Rio?\n\n<options>:\nA No pains, no gains.\nB Live in the moment\nC Nothing is impossible.\nD Troubles never come singly\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>:\nIn the early morning, I headed for the back door and found 10 inches of snow blanketing our home. Oh, no, Bryan would have to clear the roof again, I thought. But Rio rolled onto his back, playing in the white stuff and kicking his back legs, delighted. His days in an animal shelter in New Mexico were long forgotten---he had wholeheartedly enjoyed life as a Colorado dog.\nRio needed a walk. I had planned to attend an emergent webinar, but my husband was busy clearing. Rio pushed my leg with his snout , wondering why we were still inside. We were overdue for our morning hike. I pulled on my boots reluctantly. I didn't have time for this.\nRio and I walked a block through our neighborhood to the beginning of a road. Rio leaped happily into the snow, which was up to his neck. But I walked slowly with heavy steps, worrying about my to-do list, and I didn't notice that the world around me until Rio started barking.\nA squirrel chattered at him from a high branch of a pine tree. We hadn't seen a squirrel in at least a week because of all the storms, so this was a treat for us.\nOnce again, my animal teacher was reminding me to enjoy the present moment, and I was grateful. I took a deep breath ans looked around. Suddenly, there was an explosion of snow. A nearby tree had released its heavy burden, snapping back upright. Silver snowflakes dusted the air around me as a group of birds fled the area, talking to one another as they flew overhead.\nI watched and listened in wonder for what seemed like a full minute. There would be 1,440 minutes in this day, but this was the one I would remember most. Then I looked back to the earth and there was my sweet boy, waiting patiently for a treat. He knew I would want to celebrate this moment we had just shared.\n\"I love you, Rio!\" I said as I gave him a cookie. He had trained me well.\nWhen we walked home, I smiled broadly, spirit washed clean, ready for whatever the day might bring.\n\n<question>:\nWhich can be the best title for the text?\n\n<options>:\nA How I trained my dog\nB A busy day with Rio\nC Dogs in animal shelters\nD Lifted by walk in fallen snow\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>:\nYou can find language pollution whenever you open a newspaper or turn on your TV set, listen to a popular song at various advertisements. Language pollution exists almost everywhere and can be seen in the following places;\n1. Chinese character are written in the complex form. Although simplified Chinese characters were accepted for use many years ago, it seems that more and more people like Chinese characters written in the complex form.\n2. Many goods are produced in China but carry foreign names, which sound strange and have no meaning at all.\n3. Words and expressions being used have a bad meaning. \"Ba\" , which means bully in Chinese, is one example. Now there are a lot of goods, restaurants, even factories or firms, with \"Ba\" in their names.\n4. There are too many incorrect grammatical expressions. Some films have strange names and incorrect grammatical structures . \"Ai ni mei shang liang\", which means \"I love you without consulting\", is grammatically incorrect and this kind of expression is now becoming popular.\nSome language experts point out that language pollution must be _ which is an idea shared by many others and myself.\n\n<question>:\n.The writer of the passage suggests that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA something be done to make our language pure\nB the Chinese language not have the word \"Ba\"\nC everything have a good name and a good meaning\nD everybody try their best to stop language pollution\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>:\nYou can find language pollution whenever you open a newspaper or turn on your TV set, listen to a popular song at various advertisements. Language pollution exists almost everywhere and can be seen in the following places;\n1. Chinese character are written in the complex form. Although simplified Chinese characters were accepted for use many years ago, it seems that more and more people like Chinese characters written in the complex form.\n2. Many goods are produced in China but carry foreign names, which sound strange and have no meaning at all.\n3. Words and expressions being used have a bad meaning. \"Ba\" , which means bully in Chinese, is one example. Now there are a lot of goods, restaurants, even factories or firms, with \"Ba\" in their names.\n4. There are too many incorrect grammatical expressions. Some films have strange names and incorrect grammatical structures . \"Ai ni mei shang liang\", which means \"I love you without consulting\", is grammatically incorrect and this kind of expression is now becoming popular.\nSome language experts point out that language pollution must be _ which is an idea shared by many others and myself.\n\n<question>:\n. What the writer wants to say is that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA great difference exists between the Chinese characters written in the complex form and simplified form\nB language used by our newspapers, TV programs, pop songs and advertisements are getting polluted\nC many people agree with the experts on language pollution in China\nD some film writers haven't studied Chinese grammar\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>:\nYou can find language pollution whenever you open a newspaper or turn on your TV set, listen to a popular song at various advertisements. Language pollution exists almost everywhere and can be seen in the following places;\n1. Chinese character are written in the complex form. Although simplified Chinese characters were accepted for use many years ago, it seems that more and more people like Chinese characters written in the complex form.\n2. Many goods are produced in China but carry foreign names, which sound strange and have no meaning at all.\n3. Words and expressions being used have a bad meaning. \"Ba\" , which means bully in Chinese, is one example. Now there are a lot of goods, restaurants, even factories or firms, with \"Ba\" in their names.\n4. There are too many incorrect grammatical expressions. Some films have strange names and incorrect grammatical structures . \"Ai ni mei shang liang\", which means \"I love you without consulting\", is grammatically incorrect and this kind of expression is now becoming popular.\nSome language experts point out that language pollution must be _ which is an idea shared by many others and myself.\n\n<question>:\n. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA More Attention to Grammar.\nB Experts' Good Advice.\nC Films with Strange Names.\nD Pollution of our Language.\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>:\nSome spiders hunt on the ground, others build webs to trap their food, but the grass water spider catches its prey by running along the surface of the water.\nThis special water spider lives on the grassy banks of streams where mosquitoes, damsel flies and other insects come to feed and breed.\nAlthough it is one of the largest spiders in prefix = st1 /New Zealand, it has an unusual ability. It doesn't disturb the water as it waits for its meal, and there is barely a ripple when it skims across the surface at lightning speed to catch its prey.\nGrass water spiders deal swiftly with larger insects like damsel flies by pulling their heads under the water and holding them there until they drown.\nAfter a meal, the grass water spider spends up to half an hour grooming itself. It wipes its eight eyes, brushes its antennae , and takes special care to clean the hairs on its body.\nIt is the hairs that trap tiny bubbles of air so that the spider can run down a blade of grass and stay underwater for up to an hour when it is frightened. The hairs also keep the spider dry, even underwater.\nIt is only when the female spider is caring for the young that she does not hunt on the water. After mating, she produces a large egg sac , which she carries around for five weeks. Once the eggs start to hatch, she attaches the sac to some blades of grass or a thistle. She then tears the sac open and releases the tiny spiders into the nursery web.\n\n<question>:\nHow does the grass water spider kill its prey?\n\n<options>:\nA in a web\nB by drowning\nC by poisoning\nD with its antennae\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>:\nSome spiders hunt on the ground, others build webs to trap their food, but the grass water spider catches its prey by running along the surface of the water.\nThis special water spider lives on the grassy banks of streams where mosquitoes, damsel flies and other insects come to feed and breed.\nAlthough it is one of the largest spiders in prefix = st1 /New Zealand, it has an unusual ability. It doesn't disturb the water as it waits for its meal, and there is barely a ripple when it skims across the surface at lightning speed to catch its prey.\nGrass water spiders deal swiftly with larger insects like damsel flies by pulling their heads under the water and holding them there until they drown.\nAfter a meal, the grass water spider spends up to half an hour grooming itself. It wipes its eight eyes, brushes its antennae , and takes special care to clean the hairs on its body.\nIt is the hairs that trap tiny bubbles of air so that the spider can run down a blade of grass and stay underwater for up to an hour when it is frightened. The hairs also keep the spider dry, even underwater.\nIt is only when the female spider is caring for the young that she does not hunt on the water. After mating, she produces a large egg sac , which she carries around for five weeks. Once the eggs start to hatch, she attaches the sac to some blades of grass or a thistle. She then tears the sac open and releases the tiny spiders into the nursery web.\n\n<question>:\nThe writer describes the special spider as \"special\" because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA it walks on water\nB it has eight eyes\nC of its hairy appearance\nD of the way it produces its young\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>:\nSome spiders hunt on the ground, others build webs to trap their food, but the grass water spider catches its prey by running along the surface of the water.\nThis special water spider lives on the grassy banks of streams where mosquitoes, damsel flies and other insects come to feed and breed.\nAlthough it is one of the largest spiders in prefix = st1 /New Zealand, it has an unusual ability. It doesn't disturb the water as it waits for its meal, and there is barely a ripple when it skims across the surface at lightning speed to catch its prey.\nGrass water spiders deal swiftly with larger insects like damsel flies by pulling their heads under the water and holding them there until they drown.\nAfter a meal, the grass water spider spends up to half an hour grooming itself. It wipes its eight eyes, brushes its antennae , and takes special care to clean the hairs on its body.\nIt is the hairs that trap tiny bubbles of air so that the spider can run down a blade of grass and stay underwater for up to an hour when it is frightened. The hairs also keep the spider dry, even underwater.\nIt is only when the female spider is caring for the young that she does not hunt on the water. After mating, she produces a large egg sac , which she carries around for five weeks. Once the eggs start to hatch, she attaches the sac to some blades of grass or a thistle. She then tears the sac open and releases the tiny spiders into the nursery web.\n\n<question>:\nThe passage tells us that the spider _ .\n\n<options>:\nA feeds grass and thistles to its young.\nB lives on blades of grass under the water\nC lives in the grass on the banks of streams\nD eats a meal once every five weeks\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>:\nSome spiders hunt on the ground, others build webs to trap their food, but the grass water spider catches its prey by running along the surface of the water.\nThis special water spider lives on the grassy banks of streams where mosquitoes, damsel flies and other insects come to feed and breed.\nAlthough it is one of the largest spiders in prefix = st1 /New Zealand, it has an unusual ability. It doesn't disturb the water as it waits for its meal, and there is barely a ripple when it skims across the surface at lightning speed to catch its prey.\nGrass water spiders deal swiftly with larger insects like damsel flies by pulling their heads under the water and holding them there until they drown.\nAfter a meal, the grass water spider spends up to half an hour grooming itself. It wipes its eight eyes, brushes its antennae , and takes special care to clean the hairs on its body.\nIt is the hairs that trap tiny bubbles of air so that the spider can run down a blade of grass and stay underwater for up to an hour when it is frightened. The hairs also keep the spider dry, even underwater.\nIt is only when the female spider is caring for the young that she does not hunt on the water. After mating, she produces a large egg sac , which she carries around for five weeks. Once the eggs start to hatch, she attaches the sac to some blades of grass or a thistle. She then tears the sac open and releases the tiny spiders into the nursery web.\n\n<question>:\nThe purpose of the passage is to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA convince readers that spiders are dangerous\nB indicate that the grass water spider is endangered\nC list all of the spiders that can be found in New Zealand\nD describe the characteristics of the grass water spider\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>:\nLong long ago, there was a small seed . Because it was only a seed, nobody noticed it. Thus, feeling inferior , the seed gave no importance to his existence. Then one day, a wind picked him up and threw him on an open field in the sun. Later, he was given rain. Years later he saw a traveler sitting by his side. \"Thank you God for this. I really needed some rest,\" he heard the traveler say. \"What are you talking about?\" the seed quickly asked. He thought the man was making fun of him. No one ever spoke to him like that. \"Who just spoke?\" the shocked man asked. \"It is me, a seed.\" \"A seed?\" the man looked at the big tree. \"Are you joking? You are no seed. You are a big tree!\" \"Really?\" \"Yes! Why else do you think people come here?\" \"What do they come here for?\" \"To feel your shade ! Don't tell me you didn't know you had grown over time. \"A moment passed. The seed thought and smiled for the first time in his life. The years of torture by the sun and the rain finally helped him grow up. \"Oh! That means I'm not a little seed anymore! I was actually born to make people feel comfortable. Wow! That's great! \"\n\n<question>:\nThe seed didn't realize the importance of his existence because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA nobody looked after him\nB he didn't believe in himself\nC he was such a small seed\nD he was thrown into the open air\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>:\nLong long ago, there was a small seed . Because it was only a seed, nobody noticed it. Thus, feeling inferior , the seed gave no importance to his existence. Then one day, a wind picked him up and threw him on an open field in the sun. Later, he was given rain. Years later he saw a traveler sitting by his side. \"Thank you God for this. I really needed some rest,\" he heard the traveler say. \"What are you talking about?\" the seed quickly asked. He thought the man was making fun of him. No one ever spoke to him like that. \"Who just spoke?\" the shocked man asked. \"It is me, a seed.\" \"A seed?\" the man looked at the big tree. \"Are you joking? You are no seed. You are a big tree!\" \"Really?\" \"Yes! Why else do you think people come here?\" \"What do they come here for?\" \"To feel your shade ! Don't tell me you didn't know you had grown over time. \"A moment passed. The seed thought and smiled for the first time in his life. The years of torture by the sun and the rain finally helped him grow up. \"Oh! That means I'm not a little seed anymore! I was actually born to make people feel comfortable. Wow! That's great! \"\n\n<question>:\nThe traveler sat by the seed's side to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA escape from the rain\nB thank God for offering him a tree\nC have a rest and enjoy the shade\nD talk with the big tree\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>:\nLong long ago, there was a small seed . Because it was only a seed, nobody noticed it. Thus, feeling inferior , the seed gave no importance to his existence. Then one day, a wind picked him up and threw him on an open field in the sun. Later, he was given rain. Years later he saw a traveler sitting by his side. \"Thank you God for this. I really needed some rest,\" he heard the traveler say. \"What are you talking about?\" the seed quickly asked. He thought the man was making fun of him. No one ever spoke to him like that. \"Who just spoke?\" the shocked man asked. \"It is me, a seed.\" \"A seed?\" the man looked at the big tree. \"Are you joking? You are no seed. You are a big tree!\" \"Really?\" \"Yes! Why else do you think people come here?\" \"What do they come here for?\" \"To feel your shade ! Don't tell me you didn't know you had grown over time. \"A moment passed. The seed thought and smiled for the first time in his life. The years of torture by the sun and the rain finally helped him grow up. \"Oh! That means I'm not a little seed anymore! I was actually born to make people feel comfortable. Wow! That's great! \"\n\n<question>:\nThe author's purpose of writing the passage is to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA tell us that we should help each other\nB praise the seed for his strength\nC teach us a lesson: never laugh at others\nD tell us that we should never lose hope\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>:\nLong long ago, there was a small seed . Because it was only a seed, nobody noticed it. Thus, feeling inferior , the seed gave no importance to his existence. Then one day, a wind picked him up and threw him on an open field in the sun. Later, he was given rain. Years later he saw a traveler sitting by his side. \"Thank you God for this. I really needed some rest,\" he heard the traveler say. \"What are you talking about?\" the seed quickly asked. He thought the man was making fun of him. No one ever spoke to him like that. \"Who just spoke?\" the shocked man asked. \"It is me, a seed.\" \"A seed?\" the man looked at the big tree. \"Are you joking? You are no seed. You are a big tree!\" \"Really?\" \"Yes! Why else do you think people come here?\" \"What do they come here for?\" \"To feel your shade ! Don't tell me you didn't know you had grown over time. \"A moment passed. The seed thought and smiled for the first time in his life. The years of torture by the sun and the rain finally helped him grow up. \"Oh! That means I'm not a little seed anymore! I was actually born to make people feel comfortable. Wow! That's great! \"\n\n<question>:\nWhere does the passage most probably come from?\n\n<options>:\nA A storybook.\nB A science book.\nC A history book.\nD A novel.\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>:\nPeople are interested in eating raw foods or whole foods partly because eating these types of food reduces the risk of acid accumulation in our body .\nRaw and whole foods are usually digested more efficiently than cooked and processed foods . When we cook foods , we destroy the natural enzymes that are part of the food in its raw form . These enzymes were intended by nature to help us digest the food . When we consume food without these natural enzymes , our bodies either digest the food improperly or allow too many nutrients to be absorbed into the bloodstream . In both cases , the result is obesity . When too many nutrients are absorbed at once , the body grows fat .\nProcessed foods contain chemical elements , which might confuse the appetite system that tells us when we've had enough to eat ; as a result , people often overeat . Processed foods also upset the digestive cycle . The body will either identify these foods as allergens and then store them safely away from the organs as fat , or the remains of undigested food will become acidic and enter the bloodstream as acid waste , which will stick to the blood vessel walls and block the passage of vital oxygen and nutrients heading for the body's cells . The body's metabolism becomes inactive , and the result is weight gain and obesity .\nTo stop this _ circle in its tracks , people need to consume food and supplements that will balance the acid already accumulated in body . Eating the right types of raw and whole foods can help . It's also important to restore our enzyme balance . We need to identify and avoid the foods that cause acid accumulation and consume the foods that increase enzyme production . If we truly want to change and help our body heal itself , we need to take an active approach .\n\n<question>:\nProcessed foods will probably _ .\n\n<options>:\nA stop body's metabolism\nB be difficult to digest\nC destroy body's cells\nD lead to obesity\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>:\nPeople are interested in eating raw foods or whole foods partly because eating these types of food reduces the risk of acid accumulation in our body .\nRaw and whole foods are usually digested more efficiently than cooked and processed foods . When we cook foods , we destroy the natural enzymes that are part of the food in its raw form . These enzymes were intended by nature to help us digest the food . When we consume food without these natural enzymes , our bodies either digest the food improperly or allow too many nutrients to be absorbed into the bloodstream . In both cases , the result is obesity . When too many nutrients are absorbed at once , the body grows fat .\nProcessed foods contain chemical elements , which might confuse the appetite system that tells us when we've had enough to eat ; as a result , people often overeat . Processed foods also upset the digestive cycle . The body will either identify these foods as allergens and then store them safely away from the organs as fat , or the remains of undigested food will become acidic and enter the bloodstream as acid waste , which will stick to the blood vessel walls and block the passage of vital oxygen and nutrients heading for the body's cells . The body's metabolism becomes inactive , and the result is weight gain and obesity .\nTo stop this _ circle in its tracks , people need to consume food and supplements that will balance the acid already accumulated in body . Eating the right types of raw and whole foods can help . It's also important to restore our enzyme balance . We need to identify and avoid the foods that cause acid accumulation and consume the foods that increase enzyme production . If we truly want to change and help our body heal itself , we need to take an active approach .\n\n<question>:\nTo change and help our body heal itself , we need to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA consume enough acid foods\nB identify enzyme production\nC avoid restoring our enzyme balance\nD eat the right types of raw and whole foods\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>:\nWHEN there are some strangers in front of us, which of them will we trust?\nAccording to a new study in the online PloS One (<<*>> ), people make their decisions to trust others largely based on their faces. Your appearance can do a lot for you, especially if you are in the financial industry. The more trustworthy you look, the more likely people will buy what you're selling.\nResearchers from Britain's University of Warwick Business School, University College London, and Dartmouth College, US, did a number of experiments.\nThe research team used computer software to make 40 faces, from the least to the most trustworthy-looking.\nThe study said that the difference between a trustworthy face and one that isn't as trustworthy comes from features that look slightly angry or slightly happy, even when the face is at rest. However, a slightly happy face is more likely to be trusted.\nResearchers gave participants some money and asked them which face they trusted to invest the money for them. Then researchers gave some good and bad information about the people with these faces, and asked the participants again whom they trusted.\nThe results showed that even if they got different information, the participants didn't change their choices. They were still more likely to invest their money with the more trustworthy-looking faces.\nChris Olivola, one of the study's authors, said in the University of Warwick's press release: \"It seems we are still willing to go with our own instincts about whether we think someone looks like we can trust them. The temptation to judge strangers by their faces is hard to resist.\"\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following can be a proper title for this passage?\n\n<options>:\nA What kind of face do you trust?\nB Who did the experiments?\nC Why do you trust him or her?\nD Why did they do the experiments?\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>:\nWHEN there are some strangers in front of us, which of them will we trust?\nAccording to a new study in the online PloS One (<<*>> ), people make their decisions to trust others largely based on their faces. Your appearance can do a lot for you, especially if you are in the financial industry. The more trustworthy you look, the more likely people will buy what you're selling.\nResearchers from Britain's University of Warwick Business School, University College London, and Dartmouth College, US, did a number of experiments.\nThe research team used computer software to make 40 faces, from the least to the most trustworthy-looking.\nThe study said that the difference between a trustworthy face and one that isn't as trustworthy comes from features that look slightly angry or slightly happy, even when the face is at rest. However, a slightly happy face is more likely to be trusted.\nResearchers gave participants some money and asked them which face they trusted to invest the money for them. Then researchers gave some good and bad information about the people with these faces, and asked the participants again whom they trusted.\nThe results showed that even if they got different information, the participants didn't change their choices. They were still more likely to invest their money with the more trustworthy-looking faces.\nChris Olivola, one of the study's authors, said in the University of Warwick's press release: \"It seems we are still willing to go with our own instincts about whether we think someone looks like we can trust them. The temptation to judge strangers by their faces is hard to resist.\"\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the study, which of the following faces is most likely to be trusted?\n\n<options>:\nA A sad face.\nB A smiling face.\nC A crying face.\nD An angry face.\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>:\nWHEN there are some strangers in front of us, which of them will we trust?\nAccording to a new study in the online PloS One (<<*>> ), people make their decisions to trust others largely based on their faces. Your appearance can do a lot for you, especially if you are in the financial industry. The more trustworthy you look, the more likely people will buy what you're selling.\nResearchers from Britain's University of Warwick Business School, University College London, and Dartmouth College, US, did a number of experiments.\nThe research team used computer software to make 40 faces, from the least to the most trustworthy-looking.\nThe study said that the difference between a trustworthy face and one that isn't as trustworthy comes from features that look slightly angry or slightly happy, even when the face is at rest. However, a slightly happy face is more likely to be trusted.\nResearchers gave participants some money and asked them which face they trusted to invest the money for them. Then researchers gave some good and bad information about the people with these faces, and asked the participants again whom they trusted.\nThe results showed that even if they got different information, the participants didn't change their choices. They were still more likely to invest their money with the more trustworthy-looking faces.\nChris Olivola, one of the study's authors, said in the University of Warwick's press release: \"It seems we are still willing to go with our own instincts about whether we think someone looks like we can trust them. The temptation to judge strangers by their faces is hard to resist.\"\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following about the experiment is TRUE?\n\n<options>:\nA The trustworthy faces were given good information.\nB Researchers took photos of the 40 people's faces in college.\nC Most participants gave their money to the trustworthy-looking faces.\nD Participants liked to choose the faces with good information.\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>:\nWHEN there are some strangers in front of us, which of them will we trust?\nAccording to a new study in the online PloS One (<<*>> ), people make their decisions to trust others largely based on their faces. Your appearance can do a lot for you, especially if you are in the financial industry. The more trustworthy you look, the more likely people will buy what you're selling.\nResearchers from Britain's University of Warwick Business School, University College London, and Dartmouth College, US, did a number of experiments.\nThe research team used computer software to make 40 faces, from the least to the most trustworthy-looking.\nThe study said that the difference between a trustworthy face and one that isn't as trustworthy comes from features that look slightly angry or slightly happy, even when the face is at rest. However, a slightly happy face is more likely to be trusted.\nResearchers gave participants some money and asked them which face they trusted to invest the money for them. Then researchers gave some good and bad information about the people with these faces, and asked the participants again whom they trusted.\nThe results showed that even if they got different information, the participants didn't change their choices. They were still more likely to invest their money with the more trustworthy-looking faces.\nChris Olivola, one of the study's authors, said in the University of Warwick's press release: \"It seems we are still willing to go with our own instincts about whether we think someone looks like we can trust them. The temptation to judge strangers by their faces is hard to resist.\"\n\n<question>:\nWhat did the researchers learn from their experiment?\n\n<options>:\nA People can't refuse temptations.\nB People always do things with their instincts.\nC People often judge strangers by their faces.\nD People don't trust strangers with sad faces.\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>:\nLONDON--Here's a new warning from health experts:Sitting is deadly.\nScientists are increasingly warning that sitting for long periods--even if you also exercise regularly--could be bad for your health.And it doesn't matter where the sitting takes place--at the office,at school,in the car or before a computer or TV--just the overall number of hours it occurs.Several studies suggest people who spend most of their days sitting are more likely to be fat,have a heart attack or even die.\nIn an editorial published this week in the British Journal of Sports Medicine,Elin EkblomBak of the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences suggested that authorities rethink how they define physical activity to highlight the dangers of sitting.\nWhile health officials have issued guidelines recommending minimum amounts of physical activity,they haven't suggested people try to limit how much time they spend in a seated position.\n\"After four hours of sitting,the body starts to send harmful signals,\"said EkblomBak.She explained that genes regulating the amount of glucose and fat in the body start to shut down.\nEven for people who exercise,spending long periods of time sitting at a desk is still harmful.Tim Armstrong,a physical activity expert at the World Health Organization,said people who exercise every day--but still spend a lot of time sitting--might get more benefit if that exercise was spread across the day,rather than in a single bout .\nStill,in a study published in 2009 that tracked more than 17,000 Canadians for about a dozen years,researchers found people who sat more had a higher death risk,whether or not they exercised.\n\"We don't have enough evidence yet to say how much sitting is bad,\" said Peter Katzmarzyk of the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge,who led the Canadian study.\"But it seems the more you can get up and interrupt this sedentary behavior,the better.\"\nFigures from a U.S. survey in 20032004 found Americans spend more than half their time sitting,from working at their desks to sitting in cars.\nExperts said more research is needed to figure out just how much sitting is dangerous,and what might be possible to _ those effects.\n\"People should keep exercising because that has a lot of benefits,\" EkblomBak said.\"But when they're in the office,they should try to interrupt sitting as often as possible,\" she said.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the best title for the text?\n\n<options>:\nA Not Sitting Too Much While Working\nB How to Avoid Sitting Too Much\nC Sitting Too Much Could Be Deadly\nD More and More People Sit Too Much\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>:\nLONDON--Here's a new warning from health experts:Sitting is deadly.\nScientists are increasingly warning that sitting for long periods--even if you also exercise regularly--could be bad for your health.And it doesn't matter where the sitting takes place--at the office,at school,in the car or before a computer or TV--just the overall number of hours it occurs.Several studies suggest people who spend most of their days sitting are more likely to be fat,have a heart attack or even die.\nIn an editorial published this week in the British Journal of Sports Medicine,Elin EkblomBak of the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences suggested that authorities rethink how they define physical activity to highlight the dangers of sitting.\nWhile health officials have issued guidelines recommending minimum amounts of physical activity,they haven't suggested people try to limit how much time they spend in a seated position.\n\"After four hours of sitting,the body starts to send harmful signals,\"said EkblomBak.She explained that genes regulating the amount of glucose and fat in the body start to shut down.\nEven for people who exercise,spending long periods of time sitting at a desk is still harmful.Tim Armstrong,a physical activity expert at the World Health Organization,said people who exercise every day--but still spend a lot of time sitting--might get more benefit if that exercise was spread across the day,rather than in a single bout .\nStill,in a study published in 2009 that tracked more than 17,000 Canadians for about a dozen years,researchers found people who sat more had a higher death risk,whether or not they exercised.\n\"We don't have enough evidence yet to say how much sitting is bad,\" said Peter Katzmarzyk of the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge,who led the Canadian study.\"But it seems the more you can get up and interrupt this sedentary behavior,the better.\"\nFigures from a U.S. survey in 20032004 found Americans spend more than half their time sitting,from working at their desks to sitting in cars.\nExperts said more research is needed to figure out just how much sitting is dangerous,and what might be possible to _ those effects.\n\"People should keep exercising because that has a lot of benefits,\" EkblomBak said.\"But when they're in the office,they should try to interrupt sitting as often as possible,\" she said.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the research, _ .\n\n<options>:\nA the more time you spend in exercising in a single bout ,the healthier you will be\nB those who often sit too much are sure to grow fat or suffer from a heart attack\nC regular exercise is effective to get rid of the side effects of sitting too much\nD you had better not sit for more than four hours in a single bout\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>:\nLONDON--Here's a new warning from health experts:Sitting is deadly.\nScientists are increasingly warning that sitting for long periods--even if you also exercise regularly--could be bad for your health.And it doesn't matter where the sitting takes place--at the office,at school,in the car or before a computer or TV--just the overall number of hours it occurs.Several studies suggest people who spend most of their days sitting are more likely to be fat,have a heart attack or even die.\nIn an editorial published this week in the British Journal of Sports Medicine,Elin EkblomBak of the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences suggested that authorities rethink how they define physical activity to highlight the dangers of sitting.\nWhile health officials have issued guidelines recommending minimum amounts of physical activity,they haven't suggested people try to limit how much time they spend in a seated position.\n\"After four hours of sitting,the body starts to send harmful signals,\"said EkblomBak.She explained that genes regulating the amount of glucose and fat in the body start to shut down.\nEven for people who exercise,spending long periods of time sitting at a desk is still harmful.Tim Armstrong,a physical activity expert at the World Health Organization,said people who exercise every day--but still spend a lot of time sitting--might get more benefit if that exercise was spread across the day,rather than in a single bout .\nStill,in a study published in 2009 that tracked more than 17,000 Canadians for about a dozen years,researchers found people who sat more had a higher death risk,whether or not they exercised.\n\"We don't have enough evidence yet to say how much sitting is bad,\" said Peter Katzmarzyk of the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge,who led the Canadian study.\"But it seems the more you can get up and interrupt this sedentary behavior,the better.\"\nFigures from a U.S. survey in 20032004 found Americans spend more than half their time sitting,from working at their desks to sitting in cars.\nExperts said more research is needed to figure out just how much sitting is dangerous,and what might be possible to _ those effects.\n\"People should keep exercising because that has a lot of benefits,\" EkblomBak said.\"But when they're in the office,they should try to interrupt sitting as often as possible,\" she said.\n\n<question>:\nHow does the danger of sitting too much affect the human body?\n\n<options>:\nA It results in a higher death risk.\nB It increases glucose and fat in the body.\nC It makes a person unable to exercise long enough in a day.\nD It causes the gene to fail to balance the glucose and fat in the body.\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>:\nName: Off the Beaten Path\nCover price: $30.00\nOur price: $l9.80\nThe best-selling Reader's Digest travel book has 40% new content including over 200 new sites, over 200 new full-color photographs, and all-new, up-to-date maps. It spotlights over l, 000 of the United States' most overlooked must-see destinations.\nName: Container Gardens by Number\nCover price: $l5.95\nOur price: $9.49\nA unique book contains 50 easy-to-follow container designs. Each design provides a simple numbered planting plan that shows exactly how to create each display, with an instruction of the finished planter and in-depth plant information. The plans are easy to follow and for any type of living space or garden.\nName: Best Weekend Projects\nCover price: $l7.95\nOur price: $l3.96\nChoose from 80 unique ideas to create an extraordinary living space. The projects are practical, as well as attractive, and will improve your home and yard and can be made in a weekend. These 80 well-designed projects are presented in a clear, easy-to-follow style that addresses readers in an accessible, user-friendly tone.\nName: l80l Home Remedies\nCover price: $40.00\nOur price: $29.96\nPlenty of health complaints can be handled at home. Each and every remedy will be tested by a doctor to make sure it is safe and sound.\nDozens of conditions are covered, from headaches, sunburn, bad breath, and blisters to allergies , and hiccups .\n\n<question>:\nYou can most probably read the passage in a _ .\n\n<options>:\nA newspaper\nB travel guide\nC reference book\nD textbook\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>:\nName: Off the Beaten Path\nCover price: $30.00\nOur price: $l9.80\nThe best-selling Reader's Digest travel book has 40% new content including over 200 new sites, over 200 new full-color photographs, and all-new, up-to-date maps. It spotlights over l, 000 of the United States' most overlooked must-see destinations.\nName: Container Gardens by Number\nCover price: $l5.95\nOur price: $9.49\nA unique book contains 50 easy-to-follow container designs. Each design provides a simple numbered planting plan that shows exactly how to create each display, with an instruction of the finished planter and in-depth plant information. The plans are easy to follow and for any type of living space or garden.\nName: Best Weekend Projects\nCover price: $l7.95\nOur price: $l3.96\nChoose from 80 unique ideas to create an extraordinary living space. The projects are practical, as well as attractive, and will improve your home and yard and can be made in a weekend. These 80 well-designed projects are presented in a clear, easy-to-follow style that addresses readers in an accessible, user-friendly tone.\nName: l80l Home Remedies\nCover price: $40.00\nOur price: $29.96\nPlenty of health complaints can be handled at home. Each and every remedy will be tested by a doctor to make sure it is safe and sound.\nDozens of conditions are covered, from headaches, sunburn, bad breath, and blisters to allergies , and hiccups .\n\n<question>:\nHow much money could you save if you want to buy a travel book?\n\n<options>:\nA $6.46\nB $l0. 20\nC $l3.96\nD $l9.8\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>:\nYou never forget your first whale. The impact it makes upon you is huge and life is never quite the same again. My first whale was a 40ft grey, off the coast of California in 1979, and I've been a whale addict ever since. Now I have to go whale watching regularly just to survive normal daily life.\nI may be crazy but I am certainly not alone. The world is filled with whale watchers: since its beginnings in the mid-fifties, whale watching has grown dramatically and now more than 13 million people join organized whale watching trips every year.\nAs a faithful whale watcher, all your holidays center on whales. The only books you read are ones about whales; you wear whale T-shirts, and every time you meet your friends you talk about whales.\nSo what is it about these larger-than-life animals that makes them so special? Their enormous size is one possible explanation: imagine sitting in a small boat next to a blue whale almost as long as a Boeing 737.The fact that we know so little about them is another possibility: modern technology has taken us to the moon and beyond, yet we are only just beginning to understand these extraordinary forms of intelligent life on our own planet.\nPlanning and patience are just two essential requirements for successful whale watching. Planning is needed because there are certain whale hot spots--where you have the best chance of seeing them--and because the larger species tend to be on their way from feeding areas to breeding grounds, so rarely do they stay in one place for more than a few months at a time.\nPatience is necessary because, even under the best conditions, whales can be tricky to find. However, most commercial whale watching trips have a surprisingly high success rate because they tend to concentrate on well-known whale populations at peak seasons.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the impact of the author's first whale in his life?\n\n<options>:\nA He has been crazy ever since.\nB He can't have a normal daily life.\nC He has fallen in love with whale watching.\nD He has organized watching trips every year.\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>:\nChina's new buzzword, tuhao, may be in next year's Oxford English Dictionary.\n\"If its influence continues, it is very likely to appear on our updated list of words, \" said Julie Kleeman, project manager with the editing team.\nIn Chinese, tu means uncouth and hao means rich. It has traditionally been referred to rich people who throw their weight around in China's rural areas. In recent years, people borrowed the term to describe those who spend money in an unreasonable manner. The word gained acceptance in September with the launch of Apple's new gold-colored iPhone, an item loved by China's rich people. The color became known as \"tuhao gold\". The word is now often used by the online community to refer to people who have the cash but lack the class to go with it.\nKleeman also mentioned two other Chinese words--dama and hukou--which may also be taken in the dictionary. Hukou means household registration in Chinese and has been widely used.\nDama, meaning middle-aged women, was first used in the Western media by the Wall Street Journal in May when thousands of Chinese women were buying up record number of gold. They were the driving force in the global gold market between April and June when the gold prices had gone down.\n\"We have nearly 120 Chinese-linked words now in Oxford English Dictionary, \" she said. Some of them are: Guanxi, literally meaning \"connection\", is the system of social networks and influential relationships which promote business and other dealings. Taikonaut is a mix of taikong, meaning outer space, and astronaut.\nThe new words will be first uploaded on the official website before the dictionaries arrive. The online version is also renewed every three months. \"It at least broke our old rules. It used to take 10 years to include a new word but now we keep the pace with the era, \" according to John Simpson.\n\n<question>:\nWhat does \"Tuhao\" mean now?\n\n<options>:\nA The rich who like iPhone made of gold.\nB The people who have power in the countryside.\nC The people who spend money reasonably.\nD The rich who find no class to belong to.\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>:\nChina's new buzzword, tuhao, may be in next year's Oxford English Dictionary.\n\"If its influence continues, it is very likely to appear on our updated list of words, \" said Julie Kleeman, project manager with the editing team.\nIn Chinese, tu means uncouth and hao means rich. It has traditionally been referred to rich people who throw their weight around in China's rural areas. In recent years, people borrowed the term to describe those who spend money in an unreasonable manner. The word gained acceptance in September with the launch of Apple's new gold-colored iPhone, an item loved by China's rich people. The color became known as \"tuhao gold\". The word is now often used by the online community to refer to people who have the cash but lack the class to go with it.\nKleeman also mentioned two other Chinese words--dama and hukou--which may also be taken in the dictionary. Hukou means household registration in Chinese and has been widely used.\nDama, meaning middle-aged women, was first used in the Western media by the Wall Street Journal in May when thousands of Chinese women were buying up record number of gold. They were the driving force in the global gold market between April and June when the gold prices had gone down.\n\"We have nearly 120 Chinese-linked words now in Oxford English Dictionary, \" she said. Some of them are: Guanxi, literally meaning \"connection\", is the system of social networks and influential relationships which promote business and other dealings. Taikonaut is a mix of taikong, meaning outer space, and astronaut.\nThe new words will be first uploaded on the official website before the dictionaries arrive. The online version is also renewed every three months. \"It at least broke our old rules. It used to take 10 years to include a new word but now we keep the pace with the era, \" according to John Simpson.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to John, the Oxford English Dictionary _ .\n\n<options>:\nA updates its new version every three months\nB takes 10 years to include a new word now\nC speeds up its acceptance of new words\nD has its online version to collect new words\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>:\nElectrical devices could soon use power make by human energy, Scientists say they have developed an experimental device that produces electricity from the physical movement of a person walking , British scientist Max Donelan and other scientists in Canada and the United States developed the device.\nThe device connects to a person's knee, As the person walks, the device captures energy each time the person slows down, To do this ,the device helps with the slowing sown movement of the leg, The movements of the walking person push parts of a small machine that produces electricity, Using the device, an adult walking quickly could produce thirteen watts of electricity in just a minute, Donelan says walking at that speed could produce enough power to operate a laptop computer for six minutes.\nThere are several possible uses for the device ,Developers say it could help people who work in areas without electricity to operate small computers, The deice could also be used in hospitals to operate heart pacemakers ,It could even be used to assist in the movement of robotic arms and legs.\nThe experimental version of the device weighs about one and a half kilograms, but it is too costly for most people to buy, But the researchers hope to make a lighter, less costly version.An improved version should be ready in one year.\nThe developers hope the device will one day help developing countries, Nearly twenty five percent of people around the world live without electric power.\nA similar product was invented in 2005 by Larry Rome of the University of Pennsylvania,He created a bag carried on a person's back that also produces power from walking, The knee device does not produce as much electricity as the bag ,But the bag requires the walker to carry a load of twenty to thirty kilograms.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the disadvantage of the experimental version of the device?\n\n<options>:\nA It is too heavy for the walker to bear\nB It is too complex for people to use\nC It is too expensive for most people to afford\nD It will slow down one's walking speed.\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>:\nElectrical devices could soon use power make by human energy, Scientists say they have developed an experimental device that produces electricity from the physical movement of a person walking , British scientist Max Donelan and other scientists in Canada and the United States developed the device.\nThe device connects to a person's knee, As the person walks, the device captures energy each time the person slows down, To do this ,the device helps with the slowing sown movement of the leg, The movements of the walking person push parts of a small machine that produces electricity, Using the device, an adult walking quickly could produce thirteen watts of electricity in just a minute, Donelan says walking at that speed could produce enough power to operate a laptop computer for six minutes.\nThere are several possible uses for the device ,Developers say it could help people who work in areas without electricity to operate small computers, The deice could also be used in hospitals to operate heart pacemakers ,It could even be used to assist in the movement of robotic arms and legs.\nThe experimental version of the device weighs about one and a half kilograms, but it is too costly for most people to buy, But the researchers hope to make a lighter, less costly version.An improved version should be ready in one year.\nThe developers hope the device will one day help developing countries, Nearly twenty five percent of people around the world live without electric power.\nA similar product was invented in 2005 by Larry Rome of the University of Pennsylvania,He created a bag carried on a person's back that also produces power from walking, The knee device does not produce as much electricity as the bag ,But the bag requires the walker to carry a load of twenty to thirty kilograms.\n\n<question>:\nCompared with the device designed by Larry Rome ,this new device _ .\n\n<options>:\nA produces power without adding more loads to the walker\nB can produce more power in a much shorter time\nC needs to be equipped with a battery\nD can help the walker walk faster\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>:\nElectrical devices could soon use power make by human energy, Scientists say they have developed an experimental device that produces electricity from the physical movement of a person walking , British scientist Max Donelan and other scientists in Canada and the United States developed the device.\nThe device connects to a person's knee, As the person walks, the device captures energy each time the person slows down, To do this ,the device helps with the slowing sown movement of the leg, The movements of the walking person push parts of a small machine that produces electricity, Using the device, an adult walking quickly could produce thirteen watts of electricity in just a minute, Donelan says walking at that speed could produce enough power to operate a laptop computer for six minutes.\nThere are several possible uses for the device ,Developers say it could help people who work in areas without electricity to operate small computers, The deice could also be used in hospitals to operate heart pacemakers ,It could even be used to assist in the movement of robotic arms and legs.\nThe experimental version of the device weighs about one and a half kilograms, but it is too costly for most people to buy, But the researchers hope to make a lighter, less costly version.An improved version should be ready in one year.\nThe developers hope the device will one day help developing countries, Nearly twenty five percent of people around the world live without electric power.\nA similar product was invented in 2005 by Larry Rome of the University of Pennsylvania,He created a bag carried on a person's back that also produces power from walking, The knee device does not produce as much electricity as the bag ,But the bag requires the walker to carry a load of twenty to thirty kilograms.\n\n<question>:\nFrom the passage, we can learn that the electrical device can _ .\n\n<options>:\nA help housewives operate the washing machine\nB make it much easier for us to go online\nC produce more electricity than that invented by Larry Rome\nD be applied in medicine to operate heart pacemakers\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>:\nElectrical devices could soon use power make by human energy, Scientists say they have developed an experimental device that produces electricity from the physical movement of a person walking , British scientist Max Donelan and other scientists in Canada and the United States developed the device.\nThe device connects to a person's knee, As the person walks, the device captures energy each time the person slows down, To do this ,the device helps with the slowing sown movement of the leg, The movements of the walking person push parts of a small machine that produces electricity, Using the device, an adult walking quickly could produce thirteen watts of electricity in just a minute, Donelan says walking at that speed could produce enough power to operate a laptop computer for six minutes.\nThere are several possible uses for the device ,Developers say it could help people who work in areas without electricity to operate small computers, The deice could also be used in hospitals to operate heart pacemakers ,It could even be used to assist in the movement of robotic arms and legs.\nThe experimental version of the device weighs about one and a half kilograms, but it is too costly for most people to buy, But the researchers hope to make a lighter, less costly version.An improved version should be ready in one year.\nThe developers hope the device will one day help developing countries, Nearly twenty five percent of people around the world live without electric power.\nA similar product was invented in 2005 by Larry Rome of the University of Pennsylvania,He created a bag carried on a person's back that also produces power from walking, The knee device does not produce as much electricity as the bag ,But the bag requires the walker to carry a load of twenty to thirty kilograms.\n\n<question>:\nWhat would be the best title for the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA First device powered by walking will soon be on the market\nB Advanced technology brings in a new way to operate heart pacemakers\nC Device gives new meaning to the idea of power walking\nD Human energy will become a main source of electricity\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>:\nPicture the scene: You come home after work feeling too exhausted to cook -only to find a delicious meal worthy of a Michelin-starred restaurant waiting for you. It sounds like a fantasy, but it could be about to come true thanks to a robot chef developed by British scientists.\nThose scientists have come up with a set of robotic arms so smart that _ are capable of cooking meals all by themselves. The device will be sold from as early as 2017 as part of a purpose-built high-tech kitchen.\nScientists at Moley Robotics spent almost 18 years developing the hands. According to its creators, the arms can chop, stir, whisk and baste well enough to recreate almost anything you would care to eat, whether it is a simple home-cooked supper, or a complicated creation designed by a world-class chef. The hands move a little slowly, hovering strangely above the work surface whenever they are not busy, but they imitate human movements closely enough that they can do things such as wiping a spoon on the edge of a pan to prevent drips.\nMr Oleynik, who is leading the project, said, \"All the things which are possible with the hand are possible here. There is no limitation. A lot of people want to go to Michelin-starred restaurants, but they are quite expensive and may be quite far from the home. This is an opportunity for people to enjoy very good food, and for a reasonable price. \"\nThe only cuisine that is off the robot's menu at the moment is sushi, which requires extremely steady pressure and nimble fingers to make, but the team plan to conquer that as well by the time it goes on sale.\n\n<question>:\nPeople go to Michelin-starred restaurants in order to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA appreciate car tires.\nB enjoy delicious meals\nC see the new robot chefs\nD escape from work\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>:\nPicture the scene: You come home after work feeling too exhausted to cook -only to find a delicious meal worthy of a Michelin-starred restaurant waiting for you. It sounds like a fantasy, but it could be about to come true thanks to a robot chef developed by British scientists.\nThose scientists have come up with a set of robotic arms so smart that _ are capable of cooking meals all by themselves. The device will be sold from as early as 2017 as part of a purpose-built high-tech kitchen.\nScientists at Moley Robotics spent almost 18 years developing the hands. According to its creators, the arms can chop, stir, whisk and baste well enough to recreate almost anything you would care to eat, whether it is a simple home-cooked supper, or a complicated creation designed by a world-class chef. The hands move a little slowly, hovering strangely above the work surface whenever they are not busy, but they imitate human movements closely enough that they can do things such as wiping a spoon on the edge of a pan to prevent drips.\nMr Oleynik, who is leading the project, said, \"All the things which are possible with the hand are possible here. There is no limitation. A lot of people want to go to Michelin-starred restaurants, but they are quite expensive and may be quite far from the home. This is an opportunity for people to enjoy very good food, and for a reasonable price. \"\nThe only cuisine that is off the robot's menu at the moment is sushi, which requires extremely steady pressure and nimble fingers to make, but the team plan to conquer that as well by the time it goes on sale.\n\n<question>:\nWhich kind of food CAN'T the robot chef cook at present?\n\n<options>:\nA Bread\nB Beef\nC Sushi\nD Sandwich\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>:\nPicture the scene: You come home after work feeling too exhausted to cook -only to find a delicious meal worthy of a Michelin-starred restaurant waiting for you. It sounds like a fantasy, but it could be about to come true thanks to a robot chef developed by British scientists.\nThose scientists have come up with a set of robotic arms so smart that _ are capable of cooking meals all by themselves. The device will be sold from as early as 2017 as part of a purpose-built high-tech kitchen.\nScientists at Moley Robotics spent almost 18 years developing the hands. According to its creators, the arms can chop, stir, whisk and baste well enough to recreate almost anything you would care to eat, whether it is a simple home-cooked supper, or a complicated creation designed by a world-class chef. The hands move a little slowly, hovering strangely above the work surface whenever they are not busy, but they imitate human movements closely enough that they can do things such as wiping a spoon on the edge of a pan to prevent drips.\nMr Oleynik, who is leading the project, said, \"All the things which are possible with the hand are possible here. There is no limitation. A lot of people want to go to Michelin-starred restaurants, but they are quite expensive and may be quite far from the home. This is an opportunity for people to enjoy very good food, and for a reasonable price. \"\nThe only cuisine that is off the robot's menu at the moment is sushi, which requires extremely steady pressure and nimble fingers to make, but the team plan to conquer that as well by the time it goes on sale.\n\n<question>:\nWhat can we infer from the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Hands of a robot chef can perform exactly like a cook.\nB Robot chefs are available at shopping malls.\nC Michelin-starred restaurants are suitable for many people.\nD It is uncertain when the robot can cook all kinds of food.\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>:\nEvery day we are bombarded with images, videos, music and news. In this age of visual and aural hyper-stimulation, the medium of radio is making a phenomenal comeback.\n\"We're at the dawn of a golden age of audio,\" said US-based podcaster Alex Blumberg in an article in The Sydney Morning Herald. In the last month alone, 15 percent of US adults listened to a radio podcast. These statistics, released by Edison Research, reveal the successful evolution of traditional radio broadcasts to the present day's digital podcast format. The term \"podcast,\" was coined in 2004, but the trend only started gaining mainstream popularity in recent years. Since the leap in consumer demand for smartphones and tablets, podcast subscription rates have only accelerated.\nThe appeal of the podcast partially resides in its multiplatform delivery and on-demand capabilities. You can tune in during those extra minutes of the day when you're walking to the shops, waiting in a queue or riding the subway. Similar to television shows, podcasts are generally free to download and most offer new content every week.\nDonna Jackson, 22, Sydney university media graduate, listens to podcasts two or three times a week, via iTunes .\"I listen while I'm pottering around the house doing something else. It makes completing a boring task a lot more enjoyable..... And it's an easy way of keeping in touch with what's going on in the rest of the world,\" she said.\nUnlike television and music, the audio format has the potential to create a deep impression on readers. Blumberg says this comes down to the podcast's ability \"to create intimacy and emotional connection.\" Sydney University undergraduate Hazel Proust, major in social work and arts, agrees. \"When you're tuned in, it feels as if the voice of the podcast's narrator is talking directly to you. It's comforting,\" said Proust.\n\n<question>:\nFrom the passage, we can learn that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA Radio is developing more quickly than mediums with images, videos, music and news.\nB Podcast has its origin in the traditional radio broadcasts.\nC In the last month alone, 15 percent of world adults listened to a radio podcast.\nD Podcast was becoming popular from 2004.\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>:\nEvery day we are bombarded with images, videos, music and news. In this age of visual and aural hyper-stimulation, the medium of radio is making a phenomenal comeback.\n\"We're at the dawn of a golden age of audio,\" said US-based podcaster Alex Blumberg in an article in The Sydney Morning Herald. In the last month alone, 15 percent of US adults listened to a radio podcast. These statistics, released by Edison Research, reveal the successful evolution of traditional radio broadcasts to the present day's digital podcast format. The term \"podcast,\" was coined in 2004, but the trend only started gaining mainstream popularity in recent years. Since the leap in consumer demand for smartphones and tablets, podcast subscription rates have only accelerated.\nThe appeal of the podcast partially resides in its multiplatform delivery and on-demand capabilities. You can tune in during those extra minutes of the day when you're walking to the shops, waiting in a queue or riding the subway. Similar to television shows, podcasts are generally free to download and most offer new content every week.\nDonna Jackson, 22, Sydney university media graduate, listens to podcasts two or three times a week, via iTunes .\"I listen while I'm pottering around the house doing something else. It makes completing a boring task a lot more enjoyable..... And it's an easy way of keeping in touch with what's going on in the rest of the world,\" she said.\nUnlike television and music, the audio format has the potential to create a deep impression on readers. Blumberg says this comes down to the podcast's ability \"to create intimacy and emotional connection.\" Sydney University undergraduate Hazel Proust, major in social work and arts, agrees. \"When you're tuned in, it feels as if the voice of the podcast's narrator is talking directly to you. It's comforting,\" said Proust.\n\n<question>:\nFor podcast, which is wrong?\n\n<options>:\nA You can listen to it at any time and any place.\nB You can download it without pay.\nC You can learn new content every week from it.\nD You can listen to it according to your own demand.\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>:\n\"Opinion\" is a word that is used carelessly today. It is used to refer to matters of taste, belief, and judgment. This casual use would probably cause little confusion if people didn't attach too much importance to opinion. Unfortunately, most to attach great importance to it. \"I have as much right to my opinion as you to yours,\" and \"Everyone's entitled to his opinion,\" are common expressions. In fact, anyone who would challenge another's opinion is likely to be branded intolerant.\nIs that label accurate? Is it intolerant to challenge another's opinion? It depends on what definition of opinion you have in mind. For example, you may ask a friend \"What do you think of the new Ford cars?\" And he may reply, \"In my opinion, they're ugly.\" In this case, it would not only be intolerant to challenge his statement, but foolish. For it's obvious that by opinion he means his personal preference, a matter of taste. And as the old saying goes, \"It's pointless to argue about matters of taste.\"\nBut consider this very different use of the term, a newspaper reports that the Supreme Court has delivered its opinion in a controversial case. Obviously the justices did not shale their personal preferences, their mere likes and dislikes, they stated their considered judgment, painstakingly arrived at after thorough inquiry and deliberation.\nMost of what is referred to as opinion falls somewhere between these two extremes. It is not an expression of taste. Nor is it careful judgment. Yet it may contain elements of both. It is a view or belief more or less casually arrived at, with or without examining the evidence.\nIs everyone entitled to his opinion? Of course, this is not only permitted, but guaranteed. We are free to act on our opinions only so long as, in doing so, we do not harm others.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the author, who of the following would be labeled as intolerant?\n\n<options>:\nA Someone who turns a deaf ear to others' opinions.\nB Someone who can't put up with others' tastes.\nC Someone who values only their own opinions.\nD Someone whose opinion harms other people.(B)\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>:\n\"Opinion\" is a word that is used carelessly today. It is used to refer to matters of taste, belief, and judgment. This casual use would probably cause little confusion if people didn't attach too much importance to opinion. Unfortunately, most to attach great importance to it. \"I have as much right to my opinion as you to yours,\" and \"Everyone's entitled to his opinion,\" are common expressions. In fact, anyone who would challenge another's opinion is likely to be branded intolerant.\nIs that label accurate? Is it intolerant to challenge another's opinion? It depends on what definition of opinion you have in mind. For example, you may ask a friend \"What do you think of the new Ford cars?\" And he may reply, \"In my opinion, they're ugly.\" In this case, it would not only be intolerant to challenge his statement, but foolish. For it's obvious that by opinion he means his personal preference, a matter of taste. And as the old saying goes, \"It's pointless to argue about matters of taste.\"\nBut consider this very different use of the term, a newspaper reports that the Supreme Court has delivered its opinion in a controversial case. Obviously the justices did not shale their personal preferences, their mere likes and dislikes, they stated their considered judgment, painstakingly arrived at after thorough inquiry and deliberation.\nMost of what is referred to as opinion falls somewhere between these two extremes. It is not an expression of taste. Nor is it careful judgment. Yet it may contain elements of both. It is a view or belief more or less casually arrived at, with or without examining the evidence.\nIs everyone entitled to his opinion? Of course, this is not only permitted, but guaranteed. We are free to act on our opinions only so long as, in doing so, we do not harm others.\n\n<question>:\nThe new Ford cars are used here as an example to show that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA it is foolish to criticize a famous brand\nB one should not always agree to others' opinions\nC personal tastes are not something to be challenged\nD it is unwise to express one's likes and dislikes in public(C)\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>:\n\"Opinion\" is a word that is used carelessly today. It is used to refer to matters of taste, belief, and judgment. This casual use would probably cause little confusion if people didn't attach too much importance to opinion. Unfortunately, most to attach great importance to it. \"I have as much right to my opinion as you to yours,\" and \"Everyone's entitled to his opinion,\" are common expressions. In fact, anyone who would challenge another's opinion is likely to be branded intolerant.\nIs that label accurate? Is it intolerant to challenge another's opinion? It depends on what definition of opinion you have in mind. For example, you may ask a friend \"What do you think of the new Ford cars?\" And he may reply, \"In my opinion, they're ugly.\" In this case, it would not only be intolerant to challenge his statement, but foolish. For it's obvious that by opinion he means his personal preference, a matter of taste. And as the old saying goes, \"It's pointless to argue about matters of taste.\"\nBut consider this very different use of the term, a newspaper reports that the Supreme Court has delivered its opinion in a controversial case. Obviously the justices did not shale their personal preferences, their mere likes and dislikes, they stated their considered judgment, painstakingly arrived at after thorough inquiry and deliberation.\nMost of what is referred to as opinion falls somewhere between these two extremes. It is not an expression of taste. Nor is it careful judgment. Yet it may contain elements of both. It is a view or belief more or less casually arrived at, with or without examining the evidence.\nIs everyone entitled to his opinion? Of course, this is not only permitted, but guaranteed. We are free to act on our opinions only so long as, in doing so, we do not harm others.\n\n<question>:\nConsidered judgment is different from personal preference because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA it is stated by judges in the court\nB it reflects public like and dislikes\nC it is a result of a lot of controversy\nD it is based on careful thought(D)\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>:\n\"Opinion\" is a word that is used carelessly today. It is used to refer to matters of taste, belief, and judgment. This casual use would probably cause little confusion if people didn't attach too much importance to opinion. Unfortunately, most to attach great importance to it. \"I have as much right to my opinion as you to yours,\" and \"Everyone's entitled to his opinion,\" are common expressions. In fact, anyone who would challenge another's opinion is likely to be branded intolerant.\nIs that label accurate? Is it intolerant to challenge another's opinion? It depends on what definition of opinion you have in mind. For example, you may ask a friend \"What do you think of the new Ford cars?\" And he may reply, \"In my opinion, they're ugly.\" In this case, it would not only be intolerant to challenge his statement, but foolish. For it's obvious that by opinion he means his personal preference, a matter of taste. And as the old saying goes, \"It's pointless to argue about matters of taste.\"\nBut consider this very different use of the term, a newspaper reports that the Supreme Court has delivered its opinion in a controversial case. Obviously the justices did not shale their personal preferences, their mere likes and dislikes, they stated their considered judgment, painstakingly arrived at after thorough inquiry and deliberation.\nMost of what is referred to as opinion falls somewhere between these two extremes. It is not an expression of taste. Nor is it careful judgment. Yet it may contain elements of both. It is a view or belief more or less casually arrived at, with or without examining the evidence.\nIs everyone entitled to his opinion? Of course, this is not only permitted, but guaranteed. We are free to act on our opinions only so long as, in doing so, we do not harm others.\n\n<question>:\nAs indicated in the passage, being free to act on one's opinion _ .\n\n<options>:\nA means that one can ignore other people's criticism\nB means that one can impose his preferences on others\nC doesn't mean that one has the right to do things at will\nD doesn't mean that one has the right to charge others without evidence(C)\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>:\nAlthough credit cards are becoming a more acceptable part of the financial scene, they are still regarded with doubts by many as being a major part of the \"live now pay later\" syndrome .Along with hire-purchase, rental and leasing schemes , they provide encouragement to spend more money.Of course, it is only the hotheaded who give way to the temptation to live, temporarily at least, beyond their means, and such people would no doubt manage to do so even without credit cards.\nAdvertising campaigns have, however, promoted a growing realization of the advantages of these small pieces of plastic. They prevent need to carry large amounts of cash and are always useful in emergencies.\nAll the credit card organizations charge interest on a monthly basis which may work out as high as 25 per cent a year, yet sensible purchasing using a card can mean that you obtain up to seven weeks, interest-free credit.Using the card abroad, where items frequently take a long time to be included on your account, can extend this period even further.\nIt is worthwhile shopping around before deciding on a particular credit card. It is necessary to consider the amount of credit granted; interest rates, which may vary slightly; the number and range of outlets , though most cards cover major garages, hotels, restaurants and department stores; and of course, what happens if your card is lost or stolen.A credit card thief may be sitting on a potential goldmine particularly if there is a delay in reporting the loss of the card.\nHowever, if used wisely, a credit card can cost nothing, or at least help to _ financial difficulty.\n\n<question>:\nThe hotheaded are people who _ .\n\n<options>:\nA spend more money than they have\nB spend less money than other people\nC save money\nD make money\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>:\nAlthough credit cards are becoming a more acceptable part of the financial scene, they are still regarded with doubts by many as being a major part of the \"live now pay later\" syndrome .Along with hire-purchase, rental and leasing schemes , they provide encouragement to spend more money.Of course, it is only the hotheaded who give way to the temptation to live, temporarily at least, beyond their means, and such people would no doubt manage to do so even without credit cards.\nAdvertising campaigns have, however, promoted a growing realization of the advantages of these small pieces of plastic. They prevent need to carry large amounts of cash and are always useful in emergencies.\nAll the credit card organizations charge interest on a monthly basis which may work out as high as 25 per cent a year, yet sensible purchasing using a card can mean that you obtain up to seven weeks, interest-free credit.Using the card abroad, where items frequently take a long time to be included on your account, can extend this period even further.\nIt is worthwhile shopping around before deciding on a particular credit card. It is necessary to consider the amount of credit granted; interest rates, which may vary slightly; the number and range of outlets , though most cards cover major garages, hotels, restaurants and department stores; and of course, what happens if your card is lost or stolen.A credit card thief may be sitting on a potential goldmine particularly if there is a delay in reporting the loss of the card.\nHowever, if used wisely, a credit card can cost nothing, or at least help to _ financial difficulty.\n\n<question>:\nThe disadvantage of credit cards is _ .\n\n<options>:\nA to enable you to buy things without carrying large amount of cash\nB to encourage people to spend more money\nC to be always useful in emergencies\nD to help people tide over a period of financial difficulty\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>:\nAlthough credit cards are becoming a more acceptable part of the financial scene, they are still regarded with doubts by many as being a major part of the \"live now pay later\" syndrome .Along with hire-purchase, rental and leasing schemes , they provide encouragement to spend more money.Of course, it is only the hotheaded who give way to the temptation to live, temporarily at least, beyond their means, and such people would no doubt manage to do so even without credit cards.\nAdvertising campaigns have, however, promoted a growing realization of the advantages of these small pieces of plastic. They prevent need to carry large amounts of cash and are always useful in emergencies.\nAll the credit card organizations charge interest on a monthly basis which may work out as high as 25 per cent a year, yet sensible purchasing using a card can mean that you obtain up to seven weeks, interest-free credit.Using the card abroad, where items frequently take a long time to be included on your account, can extend this period even further.\nIt is worthwhile shopping around before deciding on a particular credit card. It is necessary to consider the amount of credit granted; interest rates, which may vary slightly; the number and range of outlets , though most cards cover major garages, hotels, restaurants and department stores; and of course, what happens if your card is lost or stolen.A credit card thief may be sitting on a potential goldmine particularly if there is a delay in reporting the loss of the card.\nHowever, if used wisely, a credit card can cost nothing, or at least help to _ financial difficulty.\n\n<question>:\nDeciding on a particular credit, you do not have to consider _ .\n\n<options>:\nA the amount of credit granted\nB the number and range of outlets\nC the possibility of loss of money\nD the department stores where you are going to use your credit cards\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>:\nA woman renewing her driver's license at the County Clerk's office was asked to state her occupation.She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself.\n\"What I mean is,\" explained the recorder, \"do you have a job, or are you just a ...\"\n\"Of course I have a job,\" said Emily.\"I'm a mother.\"\n\"We don't list 'mother' as an occupation... 'housewife' covers it,\" said the recorder.\nOne day I found myself in the same situation.The clerk was obviously a career woman, confident and possessed of a high sounding title.\"What is your occupation?\" she asked.\nThe words simply popped out.\"I'm a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations.\"\nThe clerk paused, ballpoint pen frozen in midair.\nI repeated the title slowly, and then I stared with wonder as my statement was written in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire.\n\"Might I ask, \" said the clerk with new interest, \"Just what you do in this field?\"\nCoolly, without any trace of panic in my voice, I heard myself reply, \"I have a continuing program of research (what mother doesn't), in the lab and in the field (normally I would have said indoors and out).Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities (any mother care to disagree?), and I often work 14 hours a day (24 is more like it).But the job is more challenging than most careers and rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money.\"\nThere was an increasing note of respect in the clerk's voice as she completed the form, stood up, and showed me out.\nAs I drove into our driveway, buoyed up by my glamorous new career, I was greeted by my lab assistants---ages 13, 7, and 3.\nUpstairs I could hear our new experimental model (a 6 month old baby), in the child-development program, testing out a new vocal pattern.\nI felt proud! I had gone on the official records as someone more distinguished and indispensable to mankind than \"just another mother.\"\nMotherhood...What a glorious career! Especially when there's a title on the door.\n\n<question>:\nWhat can we infer from the conversation between the woman and the recorder at the beginning of the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA The woman felt ashamed to admit what her job was.\nB The recorder was impatient and rude.\nC The author was upset about the situation that mothers faced.\nD Motherhood was not recognized and respected as a job by society.\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>:\nA woman renewing her driver's license at the County Clerk's office was asked to state her occupation.She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself.\n\"What I mean is,\" explained the recorder, \"do you have a job, or are you just a ...\"\n\"Of course I have a job,\" said Emily.\"I'm a mother.\"\n\"We don't list 'mother' as an occupation... 'housewife' covers it,\" said the recorder.\nOne day I found myself in the same situation.The clerk was obviously a career woman, confident and possessed of a high sounding title.\"What is your occupation?\" she asked.\nThe words simply popped out.\"I'm a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations.\"\nThe clerk paused, ballpoint pen frozen in midair.\nI repeated the title slowly, and then I stared with wonder as my statement was written in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire.\n\"Might I ask, \" said the clerk with new interest, \"Just what you do in this field?\"\nCoolly, without any trace of panic in my voice, I heard myself reply, \"I have a continuing program of research (what mother doesn't), in the lab and in the field (normally I would have said indoors and out).Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities (any mother care to disagree?), and I often work 14 hours a day (24 is more like it).But the job is more challenging than most careers and rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money.\"\nThere was an increasing note of respect in the clerk's voice as she completed the form, stood up, and showed me out.\nAs I drove into our driveway, buoyed up by my glamorous new career, I was greeted by my lab assistants---ages 13, 7, and 3.\nUpstairs I could hear our new experimental model (a 6 month old baby), in the child-development program, testing out a new vocal pattern.\nI felt proud! I had gone on the official records as someone more distinguished and indispensable to mankind than \"just another mother.\"\nMotherhood...What a glorious career! Especially when there's a title on the door.\n\n<question>:\nHow did the female clerk feel at first when the author told her occupation?\n\n<options>:\nA curious\nB indifferent\nC puzzled\nD interested\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
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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>:\nA woman renewing her driver's license at the County Clerk's office was asked to state her occupation.She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself.\n\"What I mean is,\" explained the recorder, \"do you have a job, or are you just a ...\"\n\"Of course I have a job,\" said Emily.\"I'm a mother.\"\n\"We don't list 'mother' as an occupation... 'housewife' covers it,\" said the recorder.\nOne day I found myself in the same situation.The clerk was obviously a career woman, confident and possessed of a high sounding title.\"What is your occupation?\" she asked.\nThe words simply popped out.\"I'm a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations.\"\nThe clerk paused, ballpoint pen frozen in midair.\nI repeated the title slowly, and then I stared with wonder as my statement was written in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire.\n\"Might I ask, \" said the clerk with new interest, \"Just what you do in this field?\"\nCoolly, without any trace of panic in my voice, I heard myself reply, \"I have a continuing program of research (what mother doesn't), in the lab and in the field (normally I would have said indoors and out).Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities (any mother care to disagree?), and I often work 14 hours a day (24 is more like it).But the job is more challenging than most careers and rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money.\"\nThere was an increasing note of respect in the clerk's voice as she completed the form, stood up, and showed me out.\nAs I drove into our driveway, buoyed up by my glamorous new career, I was greeted by my lab assistants---ages 13, 7, and 3.\nUpstairs I could hear our new experimental model (a 6 month old baby), in the child-development program, testing out a new vocal pattern.\nI felt proud! I had gone on the official records as someone more distinguished and indispensable to mankind than \"just another mother.\"\nMotherhood...What a glorious career! Especially when there's a title on the door.\n\n<question>:\nHow did the author feel when describing her job to the clerk?\n\n<options>:\nA calm\nB panic-stricken\nC confident\nD cool\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "A"
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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>:\nA woman renewing her driver's license at the County Clerk's office was asked to state her occupation.She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself.\n\"What I mean is,\" explained the recorder, \"do you have a job, or are you just a ...\"\n\"Of course I have a job,\" said Emily.\"I'm a mother.\"\n\"We don't list 'mother' as an occupation... 'housewife' covers it,\" said the recorder.\nOne day I found myself in the same situation.The clerk was obviously a career woman, confident and possessed of a high sounding title.\"What is your occupation?\" she asked.\nThe words simply popped out.\"I'm a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations.\"\nThe clerk paused, ballpoint pen frozen in midair.\nI repeated the title slowly, and then I stared with wonder as my statement was written in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire.\n\"Might I ask, \" said the clerk with new interest, \"Just what you do in this field?\"\nCoolly, without any trace of panic in my voice, I heard myself reply, \"I have a continuing program of research (what mother doesn't), in the lab and in the field (normally I would have said indoors and out).Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities (any mother care to disagree?), and I often work 14 hours a day (24 is more like it).But the job is more challenging than most careers and rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money.\"\nThere was an increasing note of respect in the clerk's voice as she completed the form, stood up, and showed me out.\nAs I drove into our driveway, buoyed up by my glamorous new career, I was greeted by my lab assistants---ages 13, 7, and 3.\nUpstairs I could hear our new experimental model (a 6 month old baby), in the child-development program, testing out a new vocal pattern.\nI felt proud! I had gone on the official records as someone more distinguished and indispensable to mankind than \"just another mother.\"\nMotherhood...What a glorious career! Especially when there's a title on the door.\n\n<question>:\nWhy did the woman clerk show more respect for the author?\n\n<options>:\nA Because the author cared little about rewards.\nB Because she admired the author's research work in the lab.\nC Because she thought the author did admirable work.\nD Because the writer did something she had little knowledge of.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
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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>:\nA woman renewing her driver's license at the County Clerk's office was asked to state her occupation.She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself.\n\"What I mean is,\" explained the recorder, \"do you have a job, or are you just a ...\"\n\"Of course I have a job,\" said Emily.\"I'm a mother.\"\n\"We don't list 'mother' as an occupation... 'housewife' covers it,\" said the recorder.\nOne day I found myself in the same situation.The clerk was obviously a career woman, confident and possessed of a high sounding title.\"What is your occupation?\" she asked.\nThe words simply popped out.\"I'm a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations.\"\nThe clerk paused, ballpoint pen frozen in midair.\nI repeated the title slowly, and then I stared with wonder as my statement was written in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire.\n\"Might I ask, \" said the clerk with new interest, \"Just what you do in this field?\"\nCoolly, without any trace of panic in my voice, I heard myself reply, \"I have a continuing program of research (what mother doesn't), in the lab and in the field (normally I would have said indoors and out).Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities (any mother care to disagree?), and I often work 14 hours a day (24 is more like it).But the job is more challenging than most careers and rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money.\"\nThere was an increasing note of respect in the clerk's voice as she completed the form, stood up, and showed me out.\nAs I drove into our driveway, buoyed up by my glamorous new career, I was greeted by my lab assistants---ages 13, 7, and 3.\nUpstairs I could hear our new experimental model (a 6 month old baby), in the child-development program, testing out a new vocal pattern.\nI felt proud! I had gone on the official records as someone more distinguished and indispensable to mankind than \"just another mother.\"\nMotherhood...What a glorious career! Especially when there's a title on the door.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the author's purpose of writing the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA To show how you describe your job affects your feelings toward it.\nB To argue that motherhood is a worthy career and deserves respect.\nC To show that the author had a grander job than Emily.\nD To show that being a mother is hard and boring work.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "B"
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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>:\nAs I was leaving to meet Lynne,my roommate told me that I'd better take some money,but I didn't listen to him. I thought that Lynne would pay because she had invited me.\nI arrived at the restaurant exactly on time. I'd been told that Americans expect you to be on time. Lynne and I sat at a table in the corner of the restaurant and a waitress came and took our order. The dinner was a great success. I talked a lot about Saudi Arabia and Lynne told me all about herself. After two hours the waitress finally came and asked if we wanted one check or two. Lynne said two. We went to the cashier and Lynne paid her check. I was embarrassed when the cashier gave me my bill. I had no money to pay for my meal. Then I had an idea. I pretended to look for something in my pockets and said,\"Oh!I forgot my money! Can I call my roommate,please?\" The cashier showed me where the phone was and I quickly called my roommate.\nIn a few minutes he arrived with some money,but he couldn't hide how he felt. He laughed all the way home.\nNow,I think it's funny too. But at the time I was terribly embarrassed. I thought that an invitation to have dinner meant the same thing in the United States as in my country. I guess you have to understand that your customs are only your customs. When you visit a foreign country,you have to learn about their customs,too.\n\n<question>:\nCustoms can be _ in different countries according to this passage.\n\n<options>:\nA close to each other\nB entirely different\nC quite the same\nD very similar\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "B"
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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>:\nAs I was leaving to meet Lynne,my roommate told me that I'd better take some money,but I didn't listen to him. I thought that Lynne would pay because she had invited me.\nI arrived at the restaurant exactly on time. I'd been told that Americans expect you to be on time. Lynne and I sat at a table in the corner of the restaurant and a waitress came and took our order. The dinner was a great success. I talked a lot about Saudi Arabia and Lynne told me all about herself. After two hours the waitress finally came and asked if we wanted one check or two. Lynne said two. We went to the cashier and Lynne paid her check. I was embarrassed when the cashier gave me my bill. I had no money to pay for my meal. Then I had an idea. I pretended to look for something in my pockets and said,\"Oh!I forgot my money! Can I call my roommate,please?\" The cashier showed me where the phone was and I quickly called my roommate.\nIn a few minutes he arrived with some money,but he couldn't hide how he felt. He laughed all the way home.\nNow,I think it's funny too. But at the time I was terribly embarrassed. I thought that an invitation to have dinner meant the same thing in the United States as in my country. I guess you have to understand that your customs are only your customs. When you visit a foreign country,you have to learn about their customs,too.\n\n<question>:\nThe writer's roommate advised the writer to take some money with him to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA invite Lynne to dinner\nB pay for the table\nC share the cost of the meal\nD pay for the restaurant\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
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