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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 who have a fear of ugly insects will want to stay far away from Lake Tawakoni State Park in north Texas, US. A giant spider web was recently found there. The thick web is swarming with millions of little spiders.\nStretching across several acres it blankets a number of trees, bushes and even the ground.\nWhile the web may make some people nervous, it has become a big attraction for others-especially for unlucky insects. \"At first, it was so white that it looked like fairyland,\" said Donna Garde, the park's manager. \"Now it's filled with so many mosquitoes that it's turned a little brown.\"\nMost spiders work alone, which is why the discovery of the huge web has caused such a stir. Scientists across the country have been debating its origin.\nSome spider experts' say the monstrous web may have been weaved by social spiders. Social spiders work together to build larger webs to catch small insects. However, those webs take years to build. Park officials say this web was formed in just a few months. \nOthers say it could be the work of millions of tiny ballooning spiders. These types of spiders 'fly' by throwing out thin threads of silk, which they use to ride air currents . In 2002, a similar giant web made by ballooning spiders was discovered in a field in Canada.\nTexas entomologist Herbert Pase says the giant web is very unusual. \"From what I'm hearing, it could be a once-in-a-life-time event,\" he said.\nBut John Jackman, an entomologist and professor at Texas A&M University, disagrees. Jackman says he hears reports of similar webs, like the one in Canada, every few years. \"There are a lot of folks that don't realize spiders do that,\" he said. \"Until we get some samples sent to us, we won't know what species of spider we're talking about.\"\nPark officials expect the web to last until fall when the weather gets cooler. That's when the spiders begin dying off in the park.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following sentences about the web in north Texas is TRUE according to the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA It is not certain yet what spiders made the web.\nB What makes the web special is its color1.\nC It took years for the web to come into being.\nD The web is used by spiders to protect themselves.\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 1945, a 12-year-old boy saw something in a shop window that set his heart racing. But the price-five dollars-was far beyond Reuben Earle's means. Five dollars would buy almost a week's groceries for his family.\nReuben couldn't ask his father for the money. Everything his father made through fishing went to her mother, Dora, who struggled to feed and clothe their five children.\nNevertheless, he opened the shop's weathered door and went inside. Standing proud and straight in his flour-sack shirt and washed-out trousers, he told the shopkeeper what he wanted, adding ,\"But I don't have the money right now. Can you please hold it for me for some time?\"\n\"I'll try,\"the shopkeeper smiled.\"Folks around here don't usually have that kind of money to spend on things. It should keep for a while.\"\nReuben respectfully touched his worn cap and walked out. He would raise the money and not tell anybody. On hearing the sound of hammering from a side street, Reuben suddenly had an idea. People built their own homes in Bay Roberts, using nails purchased in sacks from a local factory. Sometimes the used sacks were disposed of at the construction site, and Reuben knew he could sell them back to the factory for five cents a piece.\nThat day he found two sacks, which he sold to the man in charge of packing nails.\nThe boy's hand tightly clutched the five-cent pieces as he ran the two kilometers home.\nNear his house stood an ancient barn. Reuben found a rusty soda tin and dropped his coins inside. Then he climbed into it and hid the tin beneath a pile of hay.\nIt was dinnertime when Reuben got home. His father was ready to serve dinner as Reuben took his place at the table. He looked at his mother and smiled. Slim and beautiful, she was the center of the home, the glue that held it together. Her chores were never-ending, but she was happy as her family and their well-being were her highest priority.\nEvery day after chores and school, Reuben _ the town, collecting the nail sacks. Summer vacation came, and no student was more delighted than Reuben. Now he would have more time for his mission. All summer long, despite chores at home weeding and watering the garden, cutting wood and fetching water -- Reuben kept to his secret task.\nThen all too soon fall arrived, and the winds blew cold and gusty from the bay. Reuben wandered the streets, diligently searching for his treasures. Often he was cold, tired and hungry, but the thought of the object in the shop window sustained him. Sometimes his mother would ask:\"Reuben, where were you? We were waiting for you to have dinner.\"\n\"Playing, Mum. Sorry.\"\nDora would look at his face and shake her head. Boys.\nFinally the time had come! He ran into the barn, climbed to the hayloft and uncovered the tin can. He poured the coins out and began to count.\nThen he counted again. He needed 20 cents more. Could there be any sacks left anywhere in town? He had to find out and sell them before the day ended. Reuben ran down Water Street. The shadows were lengthening when Reuben arrived at the factory. The sack buyer was about to lock up.\n\"Mister! Please don't close up yet.\"\nThe man turned and saw Reuben, dirty and sweat stained.\n\"Come back tomorrow, boy.\"\n\"Please, Mister. I have to sell the sacks now -- please.\"The man heard a tremor in Reuben's voice and could tell he was close to tears.\n\"Why do you need this money so badly?\"\n\"It's a secret.\"\nThe man took the sacks, reached into his pocket and put four coins in Reuben's hand. Reuben murmured a thank you and ran home.\nThen, clutching the tin can, he headed for the shop.\n\"I have the money,\"he solemnly told the owner.\nThe man went to the window and retrieved Reuben's treasure.\nHe wiped the dust off and gently wrapped it in brown paper. Then he placed the parcel in Reuben's hands.\nRacing home, Reuben burst through the front door. His mother was busy in the kitchen.\n\"Here, Mum! Here!\"Reuben exclaimed as he ran to her side. He placed a small box in her work-roughened hand.\nShe unwrapped it carefully, to save the paper. A blue-velvet jewel box appeared. Dora lifted the lid, tears beginning to blur her vision. In gold lettering on a small, almond-shaped brooch was the word \"Mother\". It was Mother's Day, 1946.\nDora had never received such a gift; she had no finery except her wedding ring. Speechless, she smiled radiantly and gathered her son into her arms.\n\n<question>:\nWhy did Reuben enter the shop?\n\n<options>:\nA Because he wanted to bargain with the shop keeper.\nB Because he wanted to ask the shop keeper for a favor.\nC Because he wondered if he could get what he wanted for free.\nD Because he wanted to have a better look at the thing that appealed to him.\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 1945, a 12-year-old boy saw something in a shop window that set his heart racing. But the price-five dollars-was far beyond Reuben Earle's means. Five dollars would buy almost a week's groceries for his family.\nReuben couldn't ask his father for the money. Everything his father made through fishing went to her mother, Dora, who struggled to feed and clothe their five children.\nNevertheless, he opened the shop's weathered door and went inside. Standing proud and straight in his flour-sack shirt and washed-out trousers, he told the shopkeeper what he wanted, adding ,\"But I don't have the money right now. Can you please hold it for me for some time?\"\n\"I'll try,\"the shopkeeper smiled.\"Folks around here don't usually have that kind of money to spend on things. It should keep for a while.\"\nReuben respectfully touched his worn cap and walked out. He would raise the money and not tell anybody. On hearing the sound of hammering from a side street, Reuben suddenly had an idea. People built their own homes in Bay Roberts, using nails purchased in sacks from a local factory. Sometimes the used sacks were disposed of at the construction site, and Reuben knew he could sell them back to the factory for five cents a piece.\nThat day he found two sacks, which he sold to the man in charge of packing nails.\nThe boy's hand tightly clutched the five-cent pieces as he ran the two kilometers home.\nNear his house stood an ancient barn. Reuben found a rusty soda tin and dropped his coins inside. Then he climbed into it and hid the tin beneath a pile of hay.\nIt was dinnertime when Reuben got home. His father was ready to serve dinner as Reuben took his place at the table. He looked at his mother and smiled. Slim and beautiful, she was the center of the home, the glue that held it together. Her chores were never-ending, but she was happy as her family and their well-being were her highest priority.\nEvery day after chores and school, Reuben _ the town, collecting the nail sacks. Summer vacation came, and no student was more delighted than Reuben. Now he would have more time for his mission. All summer long, despite chores at home weeding and watering the garden, cutting wood and fetching water -- Reuben kept to his secret task.\nThen all too soon fall arrived, and the winds blew cold and gusty from the bay. Reuben wandered the streets, diligently searching for his treasures. Often he was cold, tired and hungry, but the thought of the object in the shop window sustained him. Sometimes his mother would ask:\"Reuben, where were you? We were waiting for you to have dinner.\"\n\"Playing, Mum. Sorry.\"\nDora would look at his face and shake her head. Boys.\nFinally the time had come! He ran into the barn, climbed to the hayloft and uncovered the tin can. He poured the coins out and began to count.\nThen he counted again. He needed 20 cents more. Could there be any sacks left anywhere in town? He had to find out and sell them before the day ended. Reuben ran down Water Street. The shadows were lengthening when Reuben arrived at the factory. The sack buyer was about to lock up.\n\"Mister! Please don't close up yet.\"\nThe man turned and saw Reuben, dirty and sweat stained.\n\"Come back tomorrow, boy.\"\n\"Please, Mister. I have to sell the sacks now -- please.\"The man heard a tremor in Reuben's voice and could tell he was close to tears.\n\"Why do you need this money so badly?\"\n\"It's a secret.\"\nThe man took the sacks, reached into his pocket and put four coins in Reuben's hand. Reuben murmured a thank you and ran home.\nThen, clutching the tin can, he headed for the shop.\n\"I have the money,\"he solemnly told the owner.\nThe man went to the window and retrieved Reuben's treasure.\nHe wiped the dust off and gently wrapped it in brown paper. Then he placed the parcel in Reuben's hands.\nRacing home, Reuben burst through the front door. His mother was busy in the kitchen.\n\"Here, Mum! Here!\"Reuben exclaimed as he ran to her side. He placed a small box in her work-roughened hand.\nShe unwrapped it carefully, to save the paper. A blue-velvet jewel box appeared. Dora lifted the lid, tears beginning to blur her vision. In gold lettering on a small, almond-shaped brooch was the word \"Mother\". It was Mother's Day, 1946.\nDora had never received such a gift; she had no finery except her wedding ring. Speechless, she smiled radiantly and gathered her son into her arms.\n\n<question>:\nReuben must have felt _ after talking with the shop keeper.\n\n<options>:\nA relieved and nervous\nB disappointed and sad\nC stressed but hopeful\nD happy but determined\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 1945, a 12-year-old boy saw something in a shop window that set his heart racing. But the price-five dollars-was far beyond Reuben Earle's means. Five dollars would buy almost a week's groceries for his family.\nReuben couldn't ask his father for the money. Everything his father made through fishing went to her mother, Dora, who struggled to feed and clothe their five children.\nNevertheless, he opened the shop's weathered door and went inside. Standing proud and straight in his flour-sack shirt and washed-out trousers, he told the shopkeeper what he wanted, adding ,\"But I don't have the money right now. Can you please hold it for me for some time?\"\n\"I'll try,\"the shopkeeper smiled.\"Folks around here don't usually have that kind of money to spend on things. It should keep for a while.\"\nReuben respectfully touched his worn cap and walked out. He would raise the money and not tell anybody. On hearing the sound of hammering from a side street, Reuben suddenly had an idea. People built their own homes in Bay Roberts, using nails purchased in sacks from a local factory. Sometimes the used sacks were disposed of at the construction site, and Reuben knew he could sell them back to the factory for five cents a piece.\nThat day he found two sacks, which he sold to the man in charge of packing nails.\nThe boy's hand tightly clutched the five-cent pieces as he ran the two kilometers home.\nNear his house stood an ancient barn. Reuben found a rusty soda tin and dropped his coins inside. Then he climbed into it and hid the tin beneath a pile of hay.\nIt was dinnertime when Reuben got home. His father was ready to serve dinner as Reuben took his place at the table. He looked at his mother and smiled. Slim and beautiful, she was the center of the home, the glue that held it together. Her chores were never-ending, but she was happy as her family and their well-being were her highest priority.\nEvery day after chores and school, Reuben _ the town, collecting the nail sacks. Summer vacation came, and no student was more delighted than Reuben. Now he would have more time for his mission. All summer long, despite chores at home weeding and watering the garden, cutting wood and fetching water -- Reuben kept to his secret task.\nThen all too soon fall arrived, and the winds blew cold and gusty from the bay. Reuben wandered the streets, diligently searching for his treasures. Often he was cold, tired and hungry, but the thought of the object in the shop window sustained him. Sometimes his mother would ask:\"Reuben, where were you? We were waiting for you to have dinner.\"\n\"Playing, Mum. Sorry.\"\nDora would look at his face and shake her head. Boys.\nFinally the time had come! He ran into the barn, climbed to the hayloft and uncovered the tin can. He poured the coins out and began to count.\nThen he counted again. He needed 20 cents more. Could there be any sacks left anywhere in town? He had to find out and sell them before the day ended. Reuben ran down Water Street. The shadows were lengthening when Reuben arrived at the factory. The sack buyer was about to lock up.\n\"Mister! Please don't close up yet.\"\nThe man turned and saw Reuben, dirty and sweat stained.\n\"Come back tomorrow, boy.\"\n\"Please, Mister. I have to sell the sacks now -- please.\"The man heard a tremor in Reuben's voice and could tell he was close to tears.\n\"Why do you need this money so badly?\"\n\"It's a secret.\"\nThe man took the sacks, reached into his pocket and put four coins in Reuben's hand. Reuben murmured a thank you and ran home.\nThen, clutching the tin can, he headed for the shop.\n\"I have the money,\"he solemnly told the owner.\nThe man went to the window and retrieved Reuben's treasure.\nHe wiped the dust off and gently wrapped it in brown paper. Then he placed the parcel in Reuben's hands.\nRacing home, Reuben burst through the front door. His mother was busy in the kitchen.\n\"Here, Mum! Here!\"Reuben exclaimed as he ran to her side. He placed a small box in her work-roughened hand.\nShe unwrapped it carefully, to save the paper. A blue-velvet jewel box appeared. Dora lifted the lid, tears beginning to blur her vision. In gold lettering on a small, almond-shaped brooch was the word \"Mother\". It was Mother's Day, 1946.\nDora had never received such a gift; she had no finery except her wedding ring. Speechless, she smiled radiantly and gathered her son into her arms.\n\n<question>:\nHow did Reuben manage to raise the 20 cents short for his purchase?\n\n<options>:\nA By begging some passers-by for a favor.\nB By demanding a discount from the shop keeper .\nC By asking for some extra pocket money from his mother.\nD By sweating himself in collecting and selling more sacks.\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 1945, a 12-year-old boy saw something in a shop window that set his heart racing. But the price-five dollars-was far beyond Reuben Earle's means. Five dollars would buy almost a week's groceries for his family.\nReuben couldn't ask his father for the money. Everything his father made through fishing went to her mother, Dora, who struggled to feed and clothe their five children.\nNevertheless, he opened the shop's weathered door and went inside. Standing proud and straight in his flour-sack shirt and washed-out trousers, he told the shopkeeper what he wanted, adding ,\"But I don't have the money right now. Can you please hold it for me for some time?\"\n\"I'll try,\"the shopkeeper smiled.\"Folks around here don't usually have that kind of money to spend on things. It should keep for a while.\"\nReuben respectfully touched his worn cap and walked out. He would raise the money and not tell anybody. On hearing the sound of hammering from a side street, Reuben suddenly had an idea. People built their own homes in Bay Roberts, using nails purchased in sacks from a local factory. Sometimes the used sacks were disposed of at the construction site, and Reuben knew he could sell them back to the factory for five cents a piece.\nThat day he found two sacks, which he sold to the man in charge of packing nails.\nThe boy's hand tightly clutched the five-cent pieces as he ran the two kilometers home.\nNear his house stood an ancient barn. Reuben found a rusty soda tin and dropped his coins inside. Then he climbed into it and hid the tin beneath a pile of hay.\nIt was dinnertime when Reuben got home. His father was ready to serve dinner as Reuben took his place at the table. He looked at his mother and smiled. Slim and beautiful, she was the center of the home, the glue that held it together. Her chores were never-ending, but she was happy as her family and their well-being were her highest priority.\nEvery day after chores and school, Reuben _ the town, collecting the nail sacks. Summer vacation came, and no student was more delighted than Reuben. Now he would have more time for his mission. All summer long, despite chores at home weeding and watering the garden, cutting wood and fetching water -- Reuben kept to his secret task.\nThen all too soon fall arrived, and the winds blew cold and gusty from the bay. Reuben wandered the streets, diligently searching for his treasures. Often he was cold, tired and hungry, but the thought of the object in the shop window sustained him. Sometimes his mother would ask:\"Reuben, where were you? We were waiting for you to have dinner.\"\n\"Playing, Mum. Sorry.\"\nDora would look at his face and shake her head. Boys.\nFinally the time had come! He ran into the barn, climbed to the hayloft and uncovered the tin can. He poured the coins out and began to count.\nThen he counted again. He needed 20 cents more. Could there be any sacks left anywhere in town? He had to find out and sell them before the day ended. Reuben ran down Water Street. The shadows were lengthening when Reuben arrived at the factory. The sack buyer was about to lock up.\n\"Mister! Please don't close up yet.\"\nThe man turned and saw Reuben, dirty and sweat stained.\n\"Come back tomorrow, boy.\"\n\"Please, Mister. I have to sell the sacks now -- please.\"The man heard a tremor in Reuben's voice and could tell he was close to tears.\n\"Why do you need this money so badly?\"\n\"It's a secret.\"\nThe man took the sacks, reached into his pocket and put four coins in Reuben's hand. Reuben murmured a thank you and ran home.\nThen, clutching the tin can, he headed for the shop.\n\"I have the money,\"he solemnly told the owner.\nThe man went to the window and retrieved Reuben's treasure.\nHe wiped the dust off and gently wrapped it in brown paper. Then he placed the parcel in Reuben's hands.\nRacing home, Reuben burst through the front door. His mother was busy in the kitchen.\n\"Here, Mum! Here!\"Reuben exclaimed as he ran to her side. He placed a small box in her work-roughened hand.\nShe unwrapped it carefully, to save the paper. A blue-velvet jewel box appeared. Dora lifted the lid, tears beginning to blur her vision. In gold lettering on a small, almond-shaped brooch was the word \"Mother\". It was Mother's Day, 1946.\nDora had never received such a gift; she had no finery except her wedding ring. Speechless, she smiled radiantly and gathered her son into her arms.\n\n<question>:\nWhat message is conveyed through the story?\n\n<options>:\nA Happiness comes from giving.\nB Money can't buy everything.\nC Where there is a will, there is a way.\nD A mother understands what a child does not say.\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 1945, a 12-year-old boy saw something in a shop window that set his heart racing. But the price-five dollars-was far beyond Reuben Earle's means. Five dollars would buy almost a week's groceries for his family.\nReuben couldn't ask his father for the money. Everything his father made through fishing went to her mother, Dora, who struggled to feed and clothe their five children.\nNevertheless, he opened the shop's weathered door and went inside. Standing proud and straight in his flour-sack shirt and washed-out trousers, he told the shopkeeper what he wanted, adding ,\"But I don't have the money right now. Can you please hold it for me for some time?\"\n\"I'll try,\"the shopkeeper smiled.\"Folks around here don't usually have that kind of money to spend on things. It should keep for a while.\"\nReuben respectfully touched his worn cap and walked out. He would raise the money and not tell anybody. On hearing the sound of hammering from a side street, Reuben suddenly had an idea. People built their own homes in Bay Roberts, using nails purchased in sacks from a local factory. Sometimes the used sacks were disposed of at the construction site, and Reuben knew he could sell them back to the factory for five cents a piece.\nThat day he found two sacks, which he sold to the man in charge of packing nails.\nThe boy's hand tightly clutched the five-cent pieces as he ran the two kilometers home.\nNear his house stood an ancient barn. Reuben found a rusty soda tin and dropped his coins inside. Then he climbed into it and hid the tin beneath a pile of hay.\nIt was dinnertime when Reuben got home. His father was ready to serve dinner as Reuben took his place at the table. He looked at his mother and smiled. Slim and beautiful, she was the center of the home, the glue that held it together. Her chores were never-ending, but she was happy as her family and their well-being were her highest priority.\nEvery day after chores and school, Reuben _ the town, collecting the nail sacks. Summer vacation came, and no student was more delighted than Reuben. Now he would have more time for his mission. All summer long, despite chores at home weeding and watering the garden, cutting wood and fetching water -- Reuben kept to his secret task.\nThen all too soon fall arrived, and the winds blew cold and gusty from the bay. Reuben wandered the streets, diligently searching for his treasures. Often he was cold, tired and hungry, but the thought of the object in the shop window sustained him. Sometimes his mother would ask:\"Reuben, where were you? We were waiting for you to have dinner.\"\n\"Playing, Mum. Sorry.\"\nDora would look at his face and shake her head. Boys.\nFinally the time had come! He ran into the barn, climbed to the hayloft and uncovered the tin can. He poured the coins out and began to count.\nThen he counted again. He needed 20 cents more. Could there be any sacks left anywhere in town? He had to find out and sell them before the day ended. Reuben ran down Water Street. The shadows were lengthening when Reuben arrived at the factory. The sack buyer was about to lock up.\n\"Mister! Please don't close up yet.\"\nThe man turned and saw Reuben, dirty and sweat stained.\n\"Come back tomorrow, boy.\"\n\"Please, Mister. I have to sell the sacks now -- please.\"The man heard a tremor in Reuben's voice and could tell he was close to tears.\n\"Why do you need this money so badly?\"\n\"It's a secret.\"\nThe man took the sacks, reached into his pocket and put four coins in Reuben's hand. Reuben murmured a thank you and ran home.\nThen, clutching the tin can, he headed for the shop.\n\"I have the money,\"he solemnly told the owner.\nThe man went to the window and retrieved Reuben's treasure.\nHe wiped the dust off and gently wrapped it in brown paper. Then he placed the parcel in Reuben's hands.\nRacing home, Reuben burst through the front door. His mother was busy in the kitchen.\n\"Here, Mum! Here!\"Reuben exclaimed as he ran to her side. He placed a small box in her work-roughened hand.\nShe unwrapped it carefully, to save the paper. A blue-velvet jewel box appeared. Dora lifted the lid, tears beginning to blur her vision. In gold lettering on a small, almond-shaped brooch was the word \"Mother\". It was Mother's Day, 1946.\nDora had never received such a gift; she had no finery except her wedding ring. Speechless, she smiled radiantly and gathered her son into her arms.\n\n<question>:\nWhat would be the best title for the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA A Boy with a Mission\nB A Valuable Gift\nC A Special Mother's Day\nD An Unforgettable Experience\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>:\nAbout influenza A(H7N9) virus\nWhat is the influenza A(H7N9) virus?\nInfluenza A H7 viruses are a group of influenza viruses that normally spread among birds. The influenza A(H7N9) virus is one smaller group among the larger group of H7 viruses. Although some H7 viruses (H7N2, H7N3 and H7N7) have sometimes been found to infect humans, no human infections with H7N9 viruses have been reported until recent reports from China.\nWhat are the main signs of human infection with influenza A(H7N9) virus?\nSo far, most patients with this infection have had severe pneumonia . Signs include fever, cough and shortness of breath. However, information is still limited about the full area of disease that infection with influenza A(H7N9) virus might cause.\nHow did people become infected with the influenza A(H7N9) virus?\nSome of the confirmed cases had connections with animals or with an animal environment. The virus has been found in a pigeon in a market in Shanghai. It is not yet known how persons became infected. The possibility of animal-to-human spread is being looked into.\nIs it safe to eat meat like chicken and pork products?\nInfluenza viruses are not spread through eating well-cooked food. Because influenza viruses are made inactive by normal temperatures used for cooking (so that food reaches 70degC in all parts), it is safe to eat properly prepared and cooked meat. Diseased animals and animals that have died of diseases should not be eaten. In areas experiencing outbreaks, meat products can be safely eaten only if they are properly cooked and properly handled during food preparation. The eating of raw meat and uncooked blood-based dishes is a high-risk practice and should be discouraged.\nIs it safe to travel to China?\nThe number of confirmed cases in China is very low. WHO does not advise the application of any travel measures with respect to visitors to China, nor to persons leaving China.\nAre Chinese products safe?\nThere is no evidence to link the present cases with any Chinese products. WHO advises that people should not fear to trade them at this time.\n\n<question>:\nPeople infected with the influenza A(H7N9) virus may suffer from _ .\n\n<options>:\nA hard breathing\nB anxiety\nC sweating\nD blooding\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>:\nAbout influenza A(H7N9) virus\nWhat is the influenza A(H7N9) virus?\nInfluenza A H7 viruses are a group of influenza viruses that normally spread among birds. The influenza A(H7N9) virus is one smaller group among the larger group of H7 viruses. Although some H7 viruses (H7N2, H7N3 and H7N7) have sometimes been found to infect humans, no human infections with H7N9 viruses have been reported until recent reports from China.\nWhat are the main signs of human infection with influenza A(H7N9) virus?\nSo far, most patients with this infection have had severe pneumonia . Signs include fever, cough and shortness of breath. However, information is still limited about the full area of disease that infection with influenza A(H7N9) virus might cause.\nHow did people become infected with the influenza A(H7N9) virus?\nSome of the confirmed cases had connections with animals or with an animal environment. The virus has been found in a pigeon in a market in Shanghai. It is not yet known how persons became infected. The possibility of animal-to-human spread is being looked into.\nIs it safe to eat meat like chicken and pork products?\nInfluenza viruses are not spread through eating well-cooked food. Because influenza viruses are made inactive by normal temperatures used for cooking (so that food reaches 70degC in all parts), it is safe to eat properly prepared and cooked meat. Diseased animals and animals that have died of diseases should not be eaten. In areas experiencing outbreaks, meat products can be safely eaten only if they are properly cooked and properly handled during food preparation. The eating of raw meat and uncooked blood-based dishes is a high-risk practice and should be discouraged.\nIs it safe to travel to China?\nThe number of confirmed cases in China is very low. WHO does not advise the application of any travel measures with respect to visitors to China, nor to persons leaving China.\nAre Chinese products safe?\nThere is no evidence to link the present cases with any Chinese products. WHO advises that people should not fear to trade them at this time.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to this passage the way of spreading the influenza A(H7N9) virus is _ .\n\n<options>:\nA animal-to-human transmission\nB person-to-person transmission\nC consuming badly-cooked food\nD not determined yet\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>:\nAbout influenza A(H7N9) virus\nWhat is the influenza A(H7N9) virus?\nInfluenza A H7 viruses are a group of influenza viruses that normally spread among birds. The influenza A(H7N9) virus is one smaller group among the larger group of H7 viruses. Although some H7 viruses (H7N2, H7N3 and H7N7) have sometimes been found to infect humans, no human infections with H7N9 viruses have been reported until recent reports from China.\nWhat are the main signs of human infection with influenza A(H7N9) virus?\nSo far, most patients with this infection have had severe pneumonia . Signs include fever, cough and shortness of breath. However, information is still limited about the full area of disease that infection with influenza A(H7N9) virus might cause.\nHow did people become infected with the influenza A(H7N9) virus?\nSome of the confirmed cases had connections with animals or with an animal environment. The virus has been found in a pigeon in a market in Shanghai. It is not yet known how persons became infected. The possibility of animal-to-human spread is being looked into.\nIs it safe to eat meat like chicken and pork products?\nInfluenza viruses are not spread through eating well-cooked food. Because influenza viruses are made inactive by normal temperatures used for cooking (so that food reaches 70degC in all parts), it is safe to eat properly prepared and cooked meat. Diseased animals and animals that have died of diseases should not be eaten. In areas experiencing outbreaks, meat products can be safely eaten only if they are properly cooked and properly handled during food preparation. The eating of raw meat and uncooked blood-based dishes is a high-risk practice and should be discouraged.\nIs it safe to travel to China?\nThe number of confirmed cases in China is very low. WHO does not advise the application of any travel measures with respect to visitors to China, nor to persons leaving China.\nAre Chinese products safe?\nThere is no evidence to link the present cases with any Chinese products. WHO advises that people should not fear to trade them at this time.\n\n<question>:\nIt is not safe to eat _ .\n\n<options>:\nA well-cooked pigeon meat\nB properly-cooked pork products\nC raw blood-based dishes\nD food cooked enough\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>:\nFinding something to do during the school holidays isn't always easy, but one mum has set up a new website to help families find activities and events in Norfolk.\nFiona Anthony of Bawburgh, near Norwich, was persuaded by her friends to set up the website, Info4Families, when they noticed she always knew what events were happening in the county .\n\"I am always looking for things to keep my children _ and Norfolk has such a lot going on,\" she said.\nDetail from Info4Families\n\"But I found it quite difficult to get information about events and activities for children and families, as there was no central information point and it would often involve collecting leaflets and checking notice boards at different places.\n\"So I decided to set up a website which would allow people to find things to do, without leaving home,\" she added.\nFiona was also concerned that some events she had booked had to be cancelled because not enough people wanted to go.\n\"It is a real shame that some parents can't find the events and some event organisers don't get the numbers they need. I want to help bring the two together,\" said Fiona.\nThe website gives details on regular, one-off and free events, and includes activities which children can do on their own or with the family.\nParents can look for activities by category and by age so that they can find events suitable for their children's interests and needs. The site also links to local places of interest, such as libraries, museums and cinemas.\n\n<question>:\nFiona Anthony set up the website _ .\n\n<options>:\nA to tell people how to spend their holidays at home\nB to design some activities for event organizers\nC to help people choose activities and events they're interested in\nD to make money by providing some useful 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>:\nFinding something to do during the school holidays isn't always easy, but one mum has set up a new website to help families find activities and events in Norfolk.\nFiona Anthony of Bawburgh, near Norwich, was persuaded by her friends to set up the website, Info4Families, when they noticed she always knew what events were happening in the county .\n\"I am always looking for things to keep my children _ and Norfolk has such a lot going on,\" she said.\nDetail from Info4Families\n\"But I found it quite difficult to get information about events and activities for children and families, as there was no central information point and it would often involve collecting leaflets and checking notice boards at different places.\n\"So I decided to set up a website which would allow people to find things to do, without leaving home,\" she added.\nFiona was also concerned that some events she had booked had to be cancelled because not enough people wanted to go.\n\"It is a real shame that some parents can't find the events and some event organisers don't get the numbers they need. I want to help bring the two together,\" said Fiona.\nThe website gives details on regular, one-off and free events, and includes activities which children can do on their own or with the family.\nParents can look for activities by category and by age so that they can find events suitable for their children's interests and needs. The site also links to local places of interest, such as libraries, museums and cinemas.\n\n<question>:\nFrom the websiteInfo4Families, we can easily access to the following websites about Norfolk except _ .\n\n<options>:\nA museums\nB schools\nC cinemas\nD libraries\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>:\nFinding something to do during the school holidays isn't always easy, but one mum has set up a new website to help families find activities and events in Norfolk.\nFiona Anthony of Bawburgh, near Norwich, was persuaded by her friends to set up the website, Info4Families, when they noticed she always knew what events were happening in the county .\n\"I am always looking for things to keep my children _ and Norfolk has such a lot going on,\" she said.\nDetail from Info4Families\n\"But I found it quite difficult to get information about events and activities for children and families, as there was no central information point and it would often involve collecting leaflets and checking notice boards at different places.\n\"So I decided to set up a website which would allow people to find things to do, without leaving home,\" she added.\nFiona was also concerned that some events she had booked had to be cancelled because not enough people wanted to go.\n\"It is a real shame that some parents can't find the events and some event organisers don't get the numbers they need. I want to help bring the two together,\" said Fiona.\nThe website gives details on regular, one-off and free events, and includes activities which children can do on their own or with the family.\nParents can look for activities by category and by age so that they can find events suitable for their children's interests and needs. The site also links to local places of interest, such as libraries, museums and cinemas.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is TRUE according to the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Not all the events on the website are free of charge.\nB Fiona always knew what events were happening in her country.\nC Children must take part in the activities provided by the website together with their parents.\nD some organizers often feel disappointed that not enough people take part in their activities.\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>:\nAustralian Flag Designs by Readers of the Sun-Herald\nWe received dozens of responses after inviting readers to send in their designs for a new flag. The designs we received include:\nJames Anthony, Drummoyne\nJames reduces the Union Jack down in size and changes its shape to become a reminder of the British tradition rather than canceling it altogether. At the same time he suggests enlarging the stars of the Southern Cross. His design attempts to use the best of both worlds in a newly designed flag.\nAs he says, \"the British part of the Australian Flag is too big and the Australian bits are too small. When you make the stars bigger the Australian flag can look impressive.\"\nJoe Bollen, Turranmurra\nJoe's flag has the main elements of a risen sun, white horizon , red earth at the base and the Southern Cross. He intends to make the risen sun a special Australian symbol on the flag. He believes it represents life. The Southern Cross shows that we live in the Southern Hemisphere. \nMaria Ieraci, Sydney\nMaria deleted the Union Jack but otherwise kept the flag as is with the Southern Cross and Federation Star. She says, 'There is only one correct way to change the Australian flag\" and that is \"to drop the Union Jack ---- when Australia becomes a Republic\", which she hopes will be before 2010.\nRon Bennett, Sydney\nRon recommends using the Aboriginal colors but replacing their image of the sun with the map of Australia. He says, \"Australia is unique being an island continent with an instantly recognizable outline at that\" and \"this will leave no doubt as to which country the flag belongs.\"\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the four designs can remind you of the past of the country?\n\n<options>:\nA Joe's\nB Maria's\nC Ron's\nD Jame's\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>:\nAustralian Flag Designs by Readers of the Sun-Herald\nWe received dozens of responses after inviting readers to send in their designs for a new flag. The designs we received include:\nJames Anthony, Drummoyne\nJames reduces the Union Jack down in size and changes its shape to become a reminder of the British tradition rather than canceling it altogether. At the same time he suggests enlarging the stars of the Southern Cross. His design attempts to use the best of both worlds in a newly designed flag.\nAs he says, \"the British part of the Australian Flag is too big and the Australian bits are too small. When you make the stars bigger the Australian flag can look impressive.\"\nJoe Bollen, Turranmurra\nJoe's flag has the main elements of a risen sun, white horizon , red earth at the base and the Southern Cross. He intends to make the risen sun a special Australian symbol on the flag. He believes it represents life. The Southern Cross shows that we live in the Southern Hemisphere. \nMaria Ieraci, Sydney\nMaria deleted the Union Jack but otherwise kept the flag as is with the Southern Cross and Federation Star. She says, 'There is only one correct way to change the Australian flag\" and that is \"to drop the Union Jack ---- when Australia becomes a Republic\", which she hopes will be before 2010.\nRon Bennett, Sydney\nRon recommends using the Aboriginal colors but replacing their image of the sun with the map of Australia. He says, \"Australia is unique being an island continent with an instantly recognizable outline at that\" and \"this will leave no doubt as to which country the flag belongs.\"\n\n<question>:\nThe Southern Cross in some of the designs represents _ .\n\n<options>:\nA the spirit of the nation\nB the position of the country\nC the tradition of Britain\nD the expectations of the people\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>:\nAustralian Flag Designs by Readers of the Sun-Herald\nWe received dozens of responses after inviting readers to send in their designs for a new flag. The designs we received include:\nJames Anthony, Drummoyne\nJames reduces the Union Jack down in size and changes its shape to become a reminder of the British tradition rather than canceling it altogether. At the same time he suggests enlarging the stars of the Southern Cross. His design attempts to use the best of both worlds in a newly designed flag.\nAs he says, \"the British part of the Australian Flag is too big and the Australian bits are too small. When you make the stars bigger the Australian flag can look impressive.\"\nJoe Bollen, Turranmurra\nJoe's flag has the main elements of a risen sun, white horizon , red earth at the base and the Southern Cross. He intends to make the risen sun a special Australian symbol on the flag. He believes it represents life. The Southern Cross shows that we live in the Southern Hemisphere. \nMaria Ieraci, Sydney\nMaria deleted the Union Jack but otherwise kept the flag as is with the Southern Cross and Federation Star. She says, 'There is only one correct way to change the Australian flag\" and that is \"to drop the Union Jack ---- when Australia becomes a Republic\", which she hopes will be before 2010.\nRon Bennett, Sydney\nRon recommends using the Aboriginal colors but replacing their image of the sun with the map of Australia. He says, \"Australia is unique being an island continent with an instantly recognizable outline at that\" and \"this will leave no doubt as to which country the flag belongs.\"\n\n<question>:\nWhat does the Union Jack refer to?\n\n<options>:\nA the British flag\nB A former British ruler\nC group of stars\nD A former symbol of Australia\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 is known for offering the best customer service in the consumer technology market, such as Lenovo, Google and Nokia, in customer satisfaction surveys every year .\nA particular story tells of how an Apple store manager broke a rule to earn a new, 10-year-old customer for life.\nMatt tells us this touching story:\nMy daughter has been saving her birthday money and allowance for almost 9 months so that she could afford an iPod touch with a camera in it.\nAs of this morning, she had saved the amount needed and headed to an Apple store in Utah with my wife. They arrived at 10:30 am, not realizing that the store would be closed from 11 am to 2 am that day. As they approach the store, two friendly Apple employees greeted them and said they were sorry, but they were closed.\nMy wife pointed to my daughter who had a mason jar full of cash in her arms and explained why they were there and also pointed out that it was not quite 11 am yet. They again said they were sorry, but could not let them in. My wife and daughter were sad and regretful, but understood and made their way to another store in the mall.\nAbout three stores down, an Apple employee raced after them and explained that the manager was going to make an exception and let them in. Every one of the employees stopped what they were doing as my daughter approached the register.\nAs she took all of the cash out of the mason jar, one employee stepped forward and said, \"I don't mean to bother you, but I have to tell you that this made my day wonderful.\"\nAfter the transaction , my daughter and wife were on their way out, the store manager raised his voice and said to all of the employees, \"Everyone, please give a round of applause for saving her money and buying an iPod today.\"\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the text, Matt's daughter would like to have _ .\n\n<options>:\nA a computer\nB an iPhone\nC an iPod\nD an iPod touch\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 is known for offering the best customer service in the consumer technology market, such as Lenovo, Google and Nokia, in customer satisfaction surveys every year .\nA particular story tells of how an Apple store manager broke a rule to earn a new, 10-year-old customer for life.\nMatt tells us this touching story:\nMy daughter has been saving her birthday money and allowance for almost 9 months so that she could afford an iPod touch with a camera in it.\nAs of this morning, she had saved the amount needed and headed to an Apple store in Utah with my wife. They arrived at 10:30 am, not realizing that the store would be closed from 11 am to 2 am that day. As they approach the store, two friendly Apple employees greeted them and said they were sorry, but they were closed.\nMy wife pointed to my daughter who had a mason jar full of cash in her arms and explained why they were there and also pointed out that it was not quite 11 am yet. They again said they were sorry, but could not let them in. My wife and daughter were sad and regretful, but understood and made their way to another store in the mall.\nAbout three stores down, an Apple employee raced after them and explained that the manager was going to make an exception and let them in. Every one of the employees stopped what they were doing as my daughter approached the register.\nAs she took all of the cash out of the mason jar, one employee stepped forward and said, \"I don't mean to bother you, but I have to tell you that this made my day wonderful.\"\nAfter the transaction , my daughter and wife were on their way out, the store manager raised his voice and said to all of the employees, \"Everyone, please give a round of applause for saving her money and buying an iPod today.\"\n\n<question>:\nAccording the passage, what is \"a mason jar\" ?\n\n<options>:\nA a money box\nB a pot for cooking\nC a coffee cup\nD a candy box\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 is known for offering the best customer service in the consumer technology market, such as Lenovo, Google and Nokia, in customer satisfaction surveys every year .\nA particular story tells of how an Apple store manager broke a rule to earn a new, 10-year-old customer for life.\nMatt tells us this touching story:\nMy daughter has been saving her birthday money and allowance for almost 9 months so that she could afford an iPod touch with a camera in it.\nAs of this morning, she had saved the amount needed and headed to an Apple store in Utah with my wife. They arrived at 10:30 am, not realizing that the store would be closed from 11 am to 2 am that day. As they approach the store, two friendly Apple employees greeted them and said they were sorry, but they were closed.\nMy wife pointed to my daughter who had a mason jar full of cash in her arms and explained why they were there and also pointed out that it was not quite 11 am yet. They again said they were sorry, but could not let them in. My wife and daughter were sad and regretful, but understood and made their way to another store in the mall.\nAbout three stores down, an Apple employee raced after them and explained that the manager was going to make an exception and let them in. Every one of the employees stopped what they were doing as my daughter approached the register.\nAs she took all of the cash out of the mason jar, one employee stepped forward and said, \"I don't mean to bother you, but I have to tell you that this made my day wonderful.\"\nAfter the transaction , my daughter and wife were on their way out, the store manager raised his voice and said to all of the employees, \"Everyone, please give a round of applause for saving her money and buying an iPod today.\"\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the text mainly about ?\n\n<options>:\nA A good example on how to bargain with an Apple employee.\nB How a girl and her mother tried to buy what they wanted.\nC A touching story about how Apple earned a new customer for life.\nD The reason why a girl wanted to buy an Apple product.\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>:\nPeanuts to This\nProudly reading my words,I glanced around the room,only to find my classmates bearing big smiles on their faces and tears in their eyes.Confused,I glanced toward my stonefaced teacher.Having no choice,I slowly raised the report I had slaved over,hoping to hide myself.\"What could be causing everyone to act this way?\"\nQuickly,I flashed back to the day Miss Lancelot gave me the task.This was the first real task I received in my new school.It seemed simple:go on the Internet and find information about a man named George Washington.Since my idea of history came from an ancient teacher in my home country,I had never heard of that name before.As I searched the name of this fellow,it became evident that there were two people bearing the same name who looked completely different!One invented hundreds of uses for peanuts,while the other led some sort of army across America.I stared at the screen,wondering which one my teacher meant.I called my grandfather for a golden piece of advice:flip a coin.Heads--the commander,and tails--the peanut guy.Ah!Tails,my report would be about the great man who invented peanut butter,George Washington Carver.\nWeeks later,standing before this unfriendly mass,I was totally lost.Oh well,I lowered the paper and sat down at my desk, _ to find out what I had done wrong.As a classmate began his report,it all became clear,\"My report is on George Washington,the man who started the American Revolution.\"The whole world became quiet!How could I know that she meant that George Washington?\nObviously,my grade was awful.Heartbroken but fearless,I decided to turn this around.I talked to Miss Lancelot,but she insisted:No redos;no new grade.I felt that the punishment was not justified,and I believed I deserved a second chance.Consequently,I threw myself heartily into my work for the rest of the school year.Ten months later,that chance unfolded as I found myself sitting in the headmaster's office with my grandfather,now having an entirely different conversation.I smiled and flashed back to the embarrassing moment at the beginning of the year as the headmaster informed me of my option to skip the sixth grade.Justice is sweet! (2012*,B)\n\n<question>:\nWhat did the author's classmates think about his report?\n\n<options>:\nA Controversial.\nB Ridiculous.\nC Boring.\nD Puzzling.\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>:\nPeanuts to This\nProudly reading my words,I glanced around the room,only to find my classmates bearing big smiles on their faces and tears in their eyes.Confused,I glanced toward my stonefaced teacher.Having no choice,I slowly raised the report I had slaved over,hoping to hide myself.\"What could be causing everyone to act this way?\"\nQuickly,I flashed back to the day Miss Lancelot gave me the task.This was the first real task I received in my new school.It seemed simple:go on the Internet and find information about a man named George Washington.Since my idea of history came from an ancient teacher in my home country,I had never heard of that name before.As I searched the name of this fellow,it became evident that there were two people bearing the same name who looked completely different!One invented hundreds of uses for peanuts,while the other led some sort of army across America.I stared at the screen,wondering which one my teacher meant.I called my grandfather for a golden piece of advice:flip a coin.Heads--the commander,and tails--the peanut guy.Ah!Tails,my report would be about the great man who invented peanut butter,George Washington Carver.\nWeeks later,standing before this unfriendly mass,I was totally lost.Oh well,I lowered the paper and sat down at my desk, _ to find out what I had done wrong.As a classmate began his report,it all became clear,\"My report is on George Washington,the man who started the American Revolution.\"The whole world became quiet!How could I know that she meant that George Washington?\nObviously,my grade was awful.Heartbroken but fearless,I decided to turn this around.I talked to Miss Lancelot,but she insisted:No redos;no new grade.I felt that the punishment was not justified,and I believed I deserved a second chance.Consequently,I threw myself heartily into my work for the rest of the school year.Ten months later,that chance unfolded as I found myself sitting in the headmaster's office with my grandfather,now having an entirely different conversation.I smiled and flashed back to the embarrassing moment at the beginning of the year as the headmaster informed me of my option to skip the sixth grade.Justice is sweet! (2012*,B)\n\n<question>:\nWhy was the author confused about the task?\n\n<options>:\nA He was unfamiliar with American history.\nB He followed the advice and flipped a coin.\nC He forgot his teacher's instruction.\nD He was new at the school.\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>:\nPeanuts to This\nProudly reading my words,I glanced around the room,only to find my classmates bearing big smiles on their faces and tears in their eyes.Confused,I glanced toward my stonefaced teacher.Having no choice,I slowly raised the report I had slaved over,hoping to hide myself.\"What could be causing everyone to act this way?\"\nQuickly,I flashed back to the day Miss Lancelot gave me the task.This was the first real task I received in my new school.It seemed simple:go on the Internet and find information about a man named George Washington.Since my idea of history came from an ancient teacher in my home country,I had never heard of that name before.As I searched the name of this fellow,it became evident that there were two people bearing the same name who looked completely different!One invented hundreds of uses for peanuts,while the other led some sort of army across America.I stared at the screen,wondering which one my teacher meant.I called my grandfather for a golden piece of advice:flip a coin.Heads--the commander,and tails--the peanut guy.Ah!Tails,my report would be about the great man who invented peanut butter,George Washington Carver.\nWeeks later,standing before this unfriendly mass,I was totally lost.Oh well,I lowered the paper and sat down at my desk, _ to find out what I had done wrong.As a classmate began his report,it all became clear,\"My report is on George Washington,the man who started the American Revolution.\"The whole world became quiet!How could I know that she meant that George Washington?\nObviously,my grade was awful.Heartbroken but fearless,I decided to turn this around.I talked to Miss Lancelot,but she insisted:No redos;no new grade.I felt that the punishment was not justified,and I believed I deserved a second chance.Consequently,I threw myself heartily into my work for the rest of the school year.Ten months later,that chance unfolded as I found myself sitting in the headmaster's office with my grandfather,now having an entirely different conversation.I smiled and flashed back to the embarrassing moment at the beginning of the year as the headmaster informed me of my option to skip the sixth grade.Justice is sweet! (2012*,B)\n\n<question>:\nIn the end,the author turned things around _ .\n\n<options>:\nA by redoing his task\nB through his own efforts\nC with the help of his grandfather\nD under the guidance of his headmaster\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>:\nDoctors sometimes prescribe light therapy to treat a form of depression in people who get too little morning sun. But too much light at other times may actually cause such mood disorders. Long-lasting exposure to light at night brings depression, a new study finds, at least in animals.\nThe new data confirm observations from studies of people who work night shifts, says Richard Stevens of the University of Connecticut Health Center. Mood disorders join a growing list of problems, including cancer, obesity and diabetes--that can occur when light throws life out of balance by disturbing the biological clock and its timing of daily rhythms. www.ks5u.com\nIn the new study, Tracy Bedrosian and Randy Nelson of Ohio State University exposed mice to normal light and dark cycles for four weeks. For the next four weeks, half of the mice remained on this schedule, and the rest received continuous dim light throughout their night. Compared with mice exposed to normal nighttime darkness, those getting dim light at night lost their strong preference for sweet drinks, \"a sign they no longer get pleasure out of activities they once enjoyed, \" Bedrosian says.\nIn a second test, mice were clocked on how long they actively tried to escape a pool of water. Those exposed to night lights stopped struggling and just floated in the water, a sign of \"behavioral despair\",10 times as long as the mice that had experienced normal nighttime darkness. All symptoms of depression disappeared within two weeks of the mice returning to a normal light-dark cycle, the researchers report. The scientists also could quash the behavioral symptoms by injecting the brains of animals with a drug that prohibits the activity of certain molecules linked with human depression. This finding further suggests that light at night may cause something related to depression.\nHuman studies linking nighttime light and mood disorders are important but can't easily detect molecular underpinnings as animal studies can,says George Brainard of Thomas Jefferson University. The new work, he says, suggests that the change of the biological clock by light at night can be \"an extremely powerful force in regulating biology and behavior. \"\n\n<question>:\nAfter being exposed to continuous nighttime light, the mice _ .\n\n<options>:\nA changed their preferences\nB escaped from the water more eagerly\nC showed less interest in their favorites\nD remained active as before\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nDoctors sometimes prescribe light therapy to treat a form of depression in people who get too little morning sun. But too much light at other times may actually cause such mood disorders. Long-lasting exposure to light at night brings depression, a new study finds, at least in animals.\nThe new data confirm observations from studies of people who work night shifts, says Richard Stevens of the University of Connecticut Health Center. Mood disorders join a growing list of problems, including cancer, obesity and diabetes--that can occur when light throws life out of balance by disturbing the biological clock and its timing of daily rhythms. www.ks5u.com\nIn the new study, Tracy Bedrosian and Randy Nelson of Ohio State University exposed mice to normal light and dark cycles for four weeks. For the next four weeks, half of the mice remained on this schedule, and the rest received continuous dim light throughout their night. Compared with mice exposed to normal nighttime darkness, those getting dim light at night lost their strong preference for sweet drinks, \"a sign they no longer get pleasure out of activities they once enjoyed, \" Bedrosian says.\nIn a second test, mice were clocked on how long they actively tried to escape a pool of water. Those exposed to night lights stopped struggling and just floated in the water, a sign of \"behavioral despair\",10 times as long as the mice that had experienced normal nighttime darkness. All symptoms of depression disappeared within two weeks of the mice returning to a normal light-dark cycle, the researchers report. The scientists also could quash the behavioral symptoms by injecting the brains of animals with a drug that prohibits the activity of certain molecules linked with human depression. This finding further suggests that light at night may cause something related to depression.\nHuman studies linking nighttime light and mood disorders are important but can't easily detect molecular underpinnings as animal studies can,says George Brainard of Thomas Jefferson University. The new work, he says, suggests that the change of the biological clock by light at night can be \"an extremely powerful force in regulating biology and behavior. \"\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the main idea of the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Nighttime light may foster depression.\nB A drug has been found to cure mood disorders.\nC The study on animals can be applied to humans.\nD Human biological clock can be controlled by light.\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>:\nThe hole in the Earth's ozone layer has until now protected Antarctica from the worst effects of global warming. But scientists have warned that as the hole closes up in the next few decades, temperatures on the continent could rise by around 3oC on average, with melting ice contributing to a global sea level increase of up to 1.4 metres.\nIn the past decades the western Antarctic has seen rapid ice loss as the world has warmed, but the other parts of the continent have, _ , been cooling, resulting in a 10% increase in ice in the seas around the region. This is because the hole in the ozone layer has increased cold winds in Antarctica, making much of the continent surface colder than usual.\nBut now that the gasses that cause the ozone hole have been banned, scientists expect the hole to repair itself within the next 50 to 60 years. By then the cooling effect will have faded out and the Antarctic will face the full impact of global warming. This means an increase in average air temperatures of around 3OC and a reduction in sea ice by around a third.\nThe biggest threat to the continent comes from warming seas. Robert Johnson, a scientist who monitors Antarctica ice sheets, said, \"The ice sheets in Antarctica are hundreds of metres thick. But once warm ocean waters start flowing underneath, the ice will begin thinning and could break up very quickly. \"Thinning ice sheets cause ice to break away from the continent and to melt even faster. Escaping ice from western Antarctica has already resulted in a 10% rise in global sea level in recent decades.\nJohnson believes that international action to reduce global warming is required immediately or it may be too late. \"Everything is connected - Antarctica may be a long way away but it is an important part of the Earth's system,\" said Johnson. \"It contains 90% of the world's ice, 70% of the world's fresh water and that is enough, if it melts completely, to raise sea levels by 63 metres.\"\nEven in a worse-case situation scientists don't expect the ice to entirely disappear, but predict that, because of the melting ice sheets, average sea level rise will be around 1.4 metres higher by the end of the century.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the effect of the hole in the ozone layer on Antarctica?\n\n<options>:\nA It is making much of the continent colder.\nB It is causing the ice to melt faster.\nC It is making the effects of global warming in the region worse.\nD It is reducing the amount of water in Antarctica.\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>:\nThe hole in the Earth's ozone layer has until now protected Antarctica from the worst effects of global warming. But scientists have warned that as the hole closes up in the next few decades, temperatures on the continent could rise by around 3oC on average, with melting ice contributing to a global sea level increase of up to 1.4 metres.\nIn the past decades the western Antarctic has seen rapid ice loss as the world has warmed, but the other parts of the continent have, _ , been cooling, resulting in a 10% increase in ice in the seas around the region. This is because the hole in the ozone layer has increased cold winds in Antarctica, making much of the continent surface colder than usual.\nBut now that the gasses that cause the ozone hole have been banned, scientists expect the hole to repair itself within the next 50 to 60 years. By then the cooling effect will have faded out and the Antarctic will face the full impact of global warming. This means an increase in average air temperatures of around 3OC and a reduction in sea ice by around a third.\nThe biggest threat to the continent comes from warming seas. Robert Johnson, a scientist who monitors Antarctica ice sheets, said, \"The ice sheets in Antarctica are hundreds of metres thick. But once warm ocean waters start flowing underneath, the ice will begin thinning and could break up very quickly. \"Thinning ice sheets cause ice to break away from the continent and to melt even faster. Escaping ice from western Antarctica has already resulted in a 10% rise in global sea level in recent decades.\nJohnson believes that international action to reduce global warming is required immediately or it may be too late. \"Everything is connected - Antarctica may be a long way away but it is an important part of the Earth's system,\" said Johnson. \"It contains 90% of the world's ice, 70% of the world's fresh water and that is enough, if it melts completely, to raise sea levels by 63 metres.\"\nEven in a worse-case situation scientists don't expect the ice to entirely disappear, but predict that, because of the melting ice sheets, average sea level rise will be around 1.4 metres higher by the end of the century.\n\n<question>:\nWhat do scientists think is the biggest danger facing Antarctica?\n\n<options>:\nA Rising sea levels.\nB Warming sea water temperature.\nC Water pollution.\nD Growing ice sheets.\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>:\nThe hole in the Earth's ozone layer has until now protected Antarctica from the worst effects of global warming. But scientists have warned that as the hole closes up in the next few decades, temperatures on the continent could rise by around 3oC on average, with melting ice contributing to a global sea level increase of up to 1.4 metres.\nIn the past decades the western Antarctic has seen rapid ice loss as the world has warmed, but the other parts of the continent have, _ , been cooling, resulting in a 10% increase in ice in the seas around the region. This is because the hole in the ozone layer has increased cold winds in Antarctica, making much of the continent surface colder than usual.\nBut now that the gasses that cause the ozone hole have been banned, scientists expect the hole to repair itself within the next 50 to 60 years. By then the cooling effect will have faded out and the Antarctic will face the full impact of global warming. This means an increase in average air temperatures of around 3OC and a reduction in sea ice by around a third.\nThe biggest threat to the continent comes from warming seas. Robert Johnson, a scientist who monitors Antarctica ice sheets, said, \"The ice sheets in Antarctica are hundreds of metres thick. But once warm ocean waters start flowing underneath, the ice will begin thinning and could break up very quickly. \"Thinning ice sheets cause ice to break away from the continent and to melt even faster. Escaping ice from western Antarctica has already resulted in a 10% rise in global sea level in recent decades.\nJohnson believes that international action to reduce global warming is required immediately or it may be too late. \"Everything is connected - Antarctica may be a long way away but it is an important part of the Earth's system,\" said Johnson. \"It contains 90% of the world's ice, 70% of the world's fresh water and that is enough, if it melts completely, to raise sea levels by 63 metres.\"\nEven in a worse-case situation scientists don't expect the ice to entirely disappear, but predict that, because of the melting ice sheets, average sea level rise will be around 1.4 metres higher by the end of the century.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is true according to the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Antarctica contains most of the world's fresh water.\nB The average temperature has increased by 3 degree centigrade in recent decades.\nC Antarctica is currently experiencing the full effects of global warming.\nD Ten percent of Antarctica's ice has already been lost.\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>:\nThe hole in the Earth's ozone layer has until now protected Antarctica from the worst effects of global warming. But scientists have warned that as the hole closes up in the next few decades, temperatures on the continent could rise by around 3oC on average, with melting ice contributing to a global sea level increase of up to 1.4 metres.\nIn the past decades the western Antarctic has seen rapid ice loss as the world has warmed, but the other parts of the continent have, _ , been cooling, resulting in a 10% increase in ice in the seas around the region. This is because the hole in the ozone layer has increased cold winds in Antarctica, making much of the continent surface colder than usual.\nBut now that the gasses that cause the ozone hole have been banned, scientists expect the hole to repair itself within the next 50 to 60 years. By then the cooling effect will have faded out and the Antarctic will face the full impact of global warming. This means an increase in average air temperatures of around 3OC and a reduction in sea ice by around a third.\nThe biggest threat to the continent comes from warming seas. Robert Johnson, a scientist who monitors Antarctica ice sheets, said, \"The ice sheets in Antarctica are hundreds of metres thick. But once warm ocean waters start flowing underneath, the ice will begin thinning and could break up very quickly. \"Thinning ice sheets cause ice to break away from the continent and to melt even faster. Escaping ice from western Antarctica has already resulted in a 10% rise in global sea level in recent decades.\nJohnson believes that international action to reduce global warming is required immediately or it may be too late. \"Everything is connected - Antarctica may be a long way away but it is an important part of the Earth's system,\" said Johnson. \"It contains 90% of the world's ice, 70% of the world's fresh water and that is enough, if it melts completely, to raise sea levels by 63 metres.\"\nEven in a worse-case situation scientists don't expect the ice to entirely disappear, but predict that, because of the melting ice sheets, average sea level rise will be around 1.4 metres higher by the end of the century.\n\n<question>:\nThe best title for the passage is _ .\n\n<options>:\nA Our planet in danger\nB Antarctica melting away\nC Action plan to save Antarctica\nD Let's save the ozone layer\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>:\nChicago's children's Hospital is the lucky receiver of a surprise $18million gift from Gladys Holm.She once was a secretary who never earned more than $15000 a year and never married.She lived alone in a small flat in Chicago,and was a volunteer at the Children's Hospital.She was called the \"Teddy Bear lady\" because she brought toy animals to sick children on her regular visits.But Miss Holm,who died in 1996 at the age of 86 ,was also a long-time buyer of stocks .Over the years,she saved money that rose up to $18 million ,which she left to the Children's Hospital .It was the largest single donation in the hospital's 115-year history.The hospital president,Jan Jennings,was shocked when she heard the news \"when Miss Holm's lawyer called to tell me how much that money was,I asked him to repeat it ,since I was certain I had misheard.\"\nWhy did Gladys Holm fell so strongly about the Children's Hospital? Jennings said the hospital first touched Miss Holm's heart nearly 50 years ago,when doctors there saved the life of her friend's daughter.She never forgot the happiness she felt all those years ago.\nHolm's gift will be devoted to heart disease research.People at the hospital said they regretted that they couldn't thank Miss Holm for the surprising gift.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the text ,Miss Holm built up her fortune by _ .\n\n<options>:\nA playing Teddy Bear Lady\nB working as a secretary\nC helping in the hospital\nD buying stocks\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>:\nChicago's children's Hospital is the lucky receiver of a surprise $18million gift from Gladys Holm.She once was a secretary who never earned more than $15000 a year and never married.She lived alone in a small flat in Chicago,and was a volunteer at the Children's Hospital.She was called the \"Teddy Bear lady\" because she brought toy animals to sick children on her regular visits.But Miss Holm,who died in 1996 at the age of 86 ,was also a long-time buyer of stocks .Over the years,she saved money that rose up to $18 million ,which she left to the Children's Hospital .It was the largest single donation in the hospital's 115-year history.The hospital president,Jan Jennings,was shocked when she heard the news \"when Miss Holm's lawyer called to tell me how much that money was,I asked him to repeat it ,since I was certain I had misheard.\"\nWhy did Gladys Holm fell so strongly about the Children's Hospital? Jennings said the hospital first touched Miss Holm's heart nearly 50 years ago,when doctors there saved the life of her friend's daughter.She never forgot the happiness she felt all those years ago.\nHolm's gift will be devoted to heart disease research.People at the hospital said they regretted that they couldn't thank Miss Holm for the surprising gift.\n\n<question>:\nWhy did Jan Jennings ask the lawyer to repeat what he said?\n\n<options>:\nA she never expected Miss Holm would donate anything.\nB she want to make sure who Gladys Holm was\nC she had seldom received donations before\nD she thought there was a mistake\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>:\nChicago's children's Hospital is the lucky receiver of a surprise $18million gift from Gladys Holm.She once was a secretary who never earned more than $15000 a year and never married.She lived alone in a small flat in Chicago,and was a volunteer at the Children's Hospital.She was called the \"Teddy Bear lady\" because she brought toy animals to sick children on her regular visits.But Miss Holm,who died in 1996 at the age of 86 ,was also a long-time buyer of stocks .Over the years,she saved money that rose up to $18 million ,which she left to the Children's Hospital .It was the largest single donation in the hospital's 115-year history.The hospital president,Jan Jennings,was shocked when she heard the news \"when Miss Holm's lawyer called to tell me how much that money was,I asked him to repeat it ,since I was certain I had misheard.\"\nWhy did Gladys Holm fell so strongly about the Children's Hospital? Jennings said the hospital first touched Miss Holm's heart nearly 50 years ago,when doctors there saved the life of her friend's daughter.She never forgot the happiness she felt all those years ago.\nHolm's gift will be devoted to heart disease research.People at the hospital said they regretted that they couldn't thank Miss Holm for the surprising gift.\n\n<question>:\nMiss Holm's love for the Children's Hospital grew from _ .\n\n<options>:\nA a happy life living with children\nB a satisfying job given by the hospital\nC an unforgettable experience many years ago\nD a valuable gift she received from the hospital\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>:\nChicago's children's Hospital is the lucky receiver of a surprise $18million gift from Gladys Holm.She once was a secretary who never earned more than $15000 a year and never married.She lived alone in a small flat in Chicago,and was a volunteer at the Children's Hospital.She was called the \"Teddy Bear lady\" because she brought toy animals to sick children on her regular visits.But Miss Holm,who died in 1996 at the age of 86 ,was also a long-time buyer of stocks .Over the years,she saved money that rose up to $18 million ,which she left to the Children's Hospital .It was the largest single donation in the hospital's 115-year history.The hospital president,Jan Jennings,was shocked when she heard the news \"when Miss Holm's lawyer called to tell me how much that money was,I asked him to repeat it ,since I was certain I had misheard.\"\nWhy did Gladys Holm fell so strongly about the Children's Hospital? Jennings said the hospital first touched Miss Holm's heart nearly 50 years ago,when doctors there saved the life of her friend's daughter.She never forgot the happiness she felt all those years ago.\nHolm's gift will be devoted to heart disease research.People at the hospital said they regretted that they couldn't thank Miss Holm for the surprising gift.\n\n<question>:\nHow will the donated money be used?\n\n<options>:\nA To built up a new children's hospital\nB To help sick children and their parents\nC To improve research on heart disease\nD To buy more toys for sick children\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>:\nI still remember the day when my mom said, \"Let's get you some new clothes.\" You can imagine that to any little girl that would mean the world, but to me it meant the universe, because we were not very rich. After she said that, all I could think about was what kinds of clothes I would choose. To my surprise, my mom allowed me to pick out three dresses: a pink one, a blue one and a yellow one. The yellow one was my favorite.\nI had a best friend named Seema, whose family was even poorer than ours. We played and studied together, and spent the best days of our childhood laughing at the silly stories we made up. I was excited to show her my three beautiful new dresses. She loved them all and was happy for me, but tearfully explained to me that her father could only afford to buy her clothes for her birthday. I felt sorry, and then did something that surprised even myself: I asked her to pick out one of my dresses for herself. To my disappointment, she picked up my favorite--the yellow one. Please remember, I was only seven years. My heart almost popped out of my chest. But as she held it against her body, and I saw how brightly she smiled, I stopped feeling any hurt. I told her it looked lovely on her.\nI'll always remember Seema's smile, and how at that moment nothing mattered more. When you value your friendships, nothing else matters! We're still best friends today.\n\n<question>:\nWhy did the new clothes mean the universe to the author?\n\n<options>:\nA She loved dressing up more than anything else.\nB She thought they would make her more beautiful.\nC Her family was poor, and new clothes were very rare.\nD Her mother only bought her new clothes for her birthday.\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>:\nI still remember the day when my mom said, \"Let's get you some new clothes.\" You can imagine that to any little girl that would mean the world, but to me it meant the universe, because we were not very rich. After she said that, all I could think about was what kinds of clothes I would choose. To my surprise, my mom allowed me to pick out three dresses: a pink one, a blue one and a yellow one. The yellow one was my favorite.\nI had a best friend named Seema, whose family was even poorer than ours. We played and studied together, and spent the best days of our childhood laughing at the silly stories we made up. I was excited to show her my three beautiful new dresses. She loved them all and was happy for me, but tearfully explained to me that her father could only afford to buy her clothes for her birthday. I felt sorry, and then did something that surprised even myself: I asked her to pick out one of my dresses for herself. To my disappointment, she picked up my favorite--the yellow one. Please remember, I was only seven years. My heart almost popped out of my chest. But as she held it against her body, and I saw how brightly she smiled, I stopped feeling any hurt. I told her it looked lovely on her.\nI'll always remember Seema's smile, and how at that moment nothing mattered more. When you value your friendships, nothing else matters! We're still best friends today.\n\n<question>:\nThe author let Seema pick out one of her dresses because she wanted to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA show her pity for Seema's family\nB show off her family's wealth\nC make Seema become her best friend\nD exchange it with Seema's dress\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>:\nI still remember the day when my mom said, \"Let's get you some new clothes.\" You can imagine that to any little girl that would mean the world, but to me it meant the universe, because we were not very rich. After she said that, all I could think about was what kinds of clothes I would choose. To my surprise, my mom allowed me to pick out three dresses: a pink one, a blue one and a yellow one. The yellow one was my favorite.\nI had a best friend named Seema, whose family was even poorer than ours. We played and studied together, and spent the best days of our childhood laughing at the silly stories we made up. I was excited to show her my three beautiful new dresses. She loved them all and was happy for me, but tearfully explained to me that her father could only afford to buy her clothes for her birthday. I felt sorry, and then did something that surprised even myself: I asked her to pick out one of my dresses for herself. To my disappointment, she picked up my favorite--the yellow one. Please remember, I was only seven years. My heart almost popped out of my chest. But as she held it against her body, and I saw how brightly she smiled, I stopped feeling any hurt. I told her it looked lovely on her.\nI'll always remember Seema's smile, and how at that moment nothing mattered more. When you value your friendships, nothing else matters! We're still best friends today.\n\n<question>:\nWhen Seema chose the yellow dress, the author was disappointed because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA she was not generous\nB she didn't expert to lose her favorite dress\nC Seema chose her favorite dress on purpose\nD Seema was careless about her feelings\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>:\nI still remember the day when my mom said, \"Let's get you some new clothes.\" You can imagine that to any little girl that would mean the world, but to me it meant the universe, because we were not very rich. After she said that, all I could think about was what kinds of clothes I would choose. To my surprise, my mom allowed me to pick out three dresses: a pink one, a blue one and a yellow one. The yellow one was my favorite.\nI had a best friend named Seema, whose family was even poorer than ours. We played and studied together, and spent the best days of our childhood laughing at the silly stories we made up. I was excited to show her my three beautiful new dresses. She loved them all and was happy for me, but tearfully explained to me that her father could only afford to buy her clothes for her birthday. I felt sorry, and then did something that surprised even myself: I asked her to pick out one of my dresses for herself. To my disappointment, she picked up my favorite--the yellow one. Please remember, I was only seven years. My heart almost popped out of my chest. But as she held it against her body, and I saw how brightly she smiled, I stopped feeling any hurt. I told her it looked lovely on her.\nI'll always remember Seema's smile, and how at that moment nothing mattered more. When you value your friendships, nothing else matters! We're still best friends today.\n\n<question>:\nWhat can we conclude from the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Getting a best friend means losing other things.\nB Being generous is not easy.\nC Children like sharing their favorite things.\nD Friendship is precious .\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>:\nSolar energy for your home is coming. It can help you as a single home owner. It can help the whole country as well. Whether or not solar energy can save your money depends on many things. Where you live is one factor and the type of home you have is another. Things like insulation , present energy costs, and the type of system you buy are added factors.\nUsing solar energy can help save our precious fuel. As you know, our supplies of oil and gas are very limited. There is just not enough on hand to meet all our future energy needs. Sooner or later Mother Nature will say that's all. The only way we can delay hearing those words is by starting to save energy now and by using other sources, like the sun.\nWe won't have to worry about the sun's running out of energy for another several billion years or so. Besides, the sun doesn't offer as many problems as other energy sources. For example, fossil fuel adds to already high pollution levels. With solar energy, we will still need sources of energy, but we won't need as much. That means we can cut down on our pollution problems.\nWith all these good points, why don't we use more solar power? There are many reasons for this. The biggest reason is money. Until now, it was just not practical for a home owner to put in a solar unit. There were cheaper sources of energy.\nAll that is changing now. Solar costs are starting to equal the costs of oil and electricity. Experts say that gas, oil and electricity prices will continue to rise. The demand for electricity is increasing rapidly. But new power plants will use more gas, oil or coal. Already in some places the supply of electricity is being rationed . Solar energy is now in its infancy . It could soon grow to become a major part of our nation's energy supply.\n\n<question>:\nWhat's this passage mainly about?\n\n<options>:\nA Something about solar energy and pollution.\nB Solar energy.\nC Energy and pollution.\nD Energy and 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>:\nSolar energy for your home is coming. It can help you as a single home owner. It can help the whole country as well. Whether or not solar energy can save your money depends on many things. Where you live is one factor and the type of home you have is another. Things like insulation , present energy costs, and the type of system you buy are added factors.\nUsing solar energy can help save our precious fuel. As you know, our supplies of oil and gas are very limited. There is just not enough on hand to meet all our future energy needs. Sooner or later Mother Nature will say that's all. The only way we can delay hearing those words is by starting to save energy now and by using other sources, like the sun.\nWe won't have to worry about the sun's running out of energy for another several billion years or so. Besides, the sun doesn't offer as many problems as other energy sources. For example, fossil fuel adds to already high pollution levels. With solar energy, we will still need sources of energy, but we won't need as much. That means we can cut down on our pollution problems.\nWith all these good points, why don't we use more solar power? There are many reasons for this. The biggest reason is money. Until now, it was just not practical for a home owner to put in a solar unit. There were cheaper sources of energy.\nAll that is changing now. Solar costs are starting to equal the costs of oil and electricity. Experts say that gas, oil and electricity prices will continue to rise. The demand for electricity is increasing rapidly. But new power plants will use more gas, oil or coal. Already in some places the supply of electricity is being rationed . Solar energy is now in its infancy . It could soon grow to become a major part of our nation's energy supply.\n\n<question>:\nSolar energy can help us _ .\n\n<options>:\nA escape punishment from nature\nB become home owners\nC get rid of present energy\nD save our precious fuel\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>:\nSolar energy for your home is coming. It can help you as a single home owner. It can help the whole country as well. Whether or not solar energy can save your money depends on many things. Where you live is one factor and the type of home you have is another. Things like insulation , present energy costs, and the type of system you buy are added factors.\nUsing solar energy can help save our precious fuel. As you know, our supplies of oil and gas are very limited. There is just not enough on hand to meet all our future energy needs. Sooner or later Mother Nature will say that's all. The only way we can delay hearing those words is by starting to save energy now and by using other sources, like the sun.\nWe won't have to worry about the sun's running out of energy for another several billion years or so. Besides, the sun doesn't offer as many problems as other energy sources. For example, fossil fuel adds to already high pollution levels. With solar energy, we will still need sources of energy, but we won't need as much. That means we can cut down on our pollution problems.\nWith all these good points, why don't we use more solar power? There are many reasons for this. The biggest reason is money. Until now, it was just not practical for a home owner to put in a solar unit. There were cheaper sources of energy.\nAll that is changing now. Solar costs are starting to equal the costs of oil and electricity. Experts say that gas, oil and electricity prices will continue to rise. The demand for electricity is increasing rapidly. But new power plants will use more gas, oil or coal. Already in some places the supply of electricity is being rationed . Solar energy is now in its infancy . It could soon grow to become a major part of our nation's energy supply.\n\n<question>:\nThe sun is an endless source of energy, and it will not run out of energy for _ .\n\n<options>:\nA several million years\nB several hundred years\nC several billion years\nD several thousand 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>:\nSolar energy for your home is coming. It can help you as a single home owner. It can help the whole country as well. Whether or not solar energy can save your money depends on many things. Where you live is one factor and the type of home you have is another. Things like insulation , present energy costs, and the type of system you buy are added factors.\nUsing solar energy can help save our precious fuel. As you know, our supplies of oil and gas are very limited. There is just not enough on hand to meet all our future energy needs. Sooner or later Mother Nature will say that's all. The only way we can delay hearing those words is by starting to save energy now and by using other sources, like the sun.\nWe won't have to worry about the sun's running out of energy for another several billion years or so. Besides, the sun doesn't offer as many problems as other energy sources. For example, fossil fuel adds to already high pollution levels. With solar energy, we will still need sources of energy, but we won't need as much. That means we can cut down on our pollution problems.\nWith all these good points, why don't we use more solar power? There are many reasons for this. The biggest reason is money. Until now, it was just not practical for a home owner to put in a solar unit. There were cheaper sources of energy.\nAll that is changing now. Solar costs are starting to equal the costs of oil and electricity. Experts say that gas, oil and electricity prices will continue to rise. The demand for electricity is increasing rapidly. But new power plants will use more gas, oil or coal. Already in some places the supply of electricity is being rationed . Solar energy is now in its infancy . It could soon grow to become a major part of our nation's energy supply.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following statements is TRUE?\n\n<options>:\nA Energy from coal would not pollute our living environment.\nB Energy from natural gas would not pollute our living environment.\nC Energy from the sun would not pollute our living environment.\nD Energy from oil would not pollute our living environment.\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>:\nSolar energy for your home is coming. It can help you as a single home owner. It can help the whole country as well. Whether or not solar energy can save your money depends on many things. Where you live is one factor and the type of home you have is another. Things like insulation , present energy costs, and the type of system you buy are added factors.\nUsing solar energy can help save our precious fuel. As you know, our supplies of oil and gas are very limited. There is just not enough on hand to meet all our future energy needs. Sooner or later Mother Nature will say that's all. The only way we can delay hearing those words is by starting to save energy now and by using other sources, like the sun.\nWe won't have to worry about the sun's running out of energy for another several billion years or so. Besides, the sun doesn't offer as many problems as other energy sources. For example, fossil fuel adds to already high pollution levels. With solar energy, we will still need sources of energy, but we won't need as much. That means we can cut down on our pollution problems.\nWith all these good points, why don't we use more solar power? There are many reasons for this. The biggest reason is money. Until now, it was just not practical for a home owner to put in a solar unit. There were cheaper sources of energy.\nAll that is changing now. Solar costs are starting to equal the costs of oil and electricity. Experts say that gas, oil and electricity prices will continue to rise. The demand for electricity is increasing rapidly. But new power plants will use more gas, oil or coal. Already in some places the supply of electricity is being rationed . Solar energy is now in its infancy . It could soon grow to become a major part of our nation's energy supply.\n\n<question>:\nSolar energy is now in its infancy, _ .\n\n<options>:\nA but in the future it will become an important part of our nation's energy supply\nB so we will build more power plants\nC and the supply of electricity will be rationed throughout the country\nD so we don't need it\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>:\nThe word advertising refers to any kind of public announcement that brings products and services to the attention of people.Throughout history, advertising has been an effective way to promote the trading and selling of goods.In the Middle Ages,merchants employed \"town criers\" to read public messages aloud to promote their goods.When printing was invented in the fifteenth century, pages of advertisements (ads) could be printed easily and were either hung in public places or put in books.\nBy the end of the seventeenth century, when newspapers were beginning to be read by more people, printed materials became an important way to promote products and services.The London Gazette was the first newspaper to set aside a place just for advertising. _ was so successful that by the end of the century several companies started businesses for the purpose of making newspaper ads for merchants.\nAdvertising spread quickly throughout the eighteenth century.Ad writers were starting to pay more attention to the design of the ad text.Everything,from clothes to drinks,was promoted with clever methods such as repetition of the firm's name or product, words organized in eye-catching patterns,the use of pretty pictures and expressions easy to remember.\nNear the end of the nineteenth century, companies that were devoted to the production of ads came to be known as \"advertising agencies \" . The agencies developed new ways to get people to think of themselves as members of a group.Throughout the twentieth century, advertising agencies promoted consumerism as a way of life,spreading the belief that people could be happy only if they bought the \"right\" products.\n\n<question>:\nWhat was advertising like in the Middle Ages?\n\n<options>:\nA Merchants were employed to promote products.\nB Ad messages were shouted out in public places.\nC Product information was included in books.\nD Ad signs were put up in towns.\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>:\nThe word advertising refers to any kind of public announcement that brings products and services to the attention of people.Throughout history, advertising has been an effective way to promote the trading and selling of goods.In the Middle Ages,merchants employed \"town criers\" to read public messages aloud to promote their goods.When printing was invented in the fifteenth century, pages of advertisements (ads) could be printed easily and were either hung in public places or put in books.\nBy the end of the seventeenth century, when newspapers were beginning to be read by more people, printed materials became an important way to promote products and services.The London Gazette was the first newspaper to set aside a place just for advertising. _ was so successful that by the end of the century several companies started businesses for the purpose of making newspaper ads for merchants.\nAdvertising spread quickly throughout the eighteenth century.Ad writers were starting to pay more attention to the design of the ad text.Everything,from clothes to drinks,was promoted with clever methods such as repetition of the firm's name or product, words organized in eye-catching patterns,the use of pretty pictures and expressions easy to remember.\nNear the end of the nineteenth century, companies that were devoted to the production of ads came to be known as \"advertising agencies \" . The agencies developed new ways to get people to think of themselves as members of a group.Throughout the twentieth century, advertising agencies promoted consumerism as a way of life,spreading the belief that people could be happy only if they bought the \"right\" products.\n\n<question>:\nThe l8th century advertising was special in its _ .\n\n<options>:\nA growing spending\nB printing materials\nC advertising companies\nD attractive designs\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>:\nThe word advertising refers to any kind of public announcement that brings products and services to the attention of people.Throughout history, advertising has been an effective way to promote the trading and selling of goods.In the Middle Ages,merchants employed \"town criers\" to read public messages aloud to promote their goods.When printing was invented in the fifteenth century, pages of advertisements (ads) could be printed easily and were either hung in public places or put in books.\nBy the end of the seventeenth century, when newspapers were beginning to be read by more people, printed materials became an important way to promote products and services.The London Gazette was the first newspaper to set aside a place just for advertising. _ was so successful that by the end of the century several companies started businesses for the purpose of making newspaper ads for merchants.\nAdvertising spread quickly throughout the eighteenth century.Ad writers were starting to pay more attention to the design of the ad text.Everything,from clothes to drinks,was promoted with clever methods such as repetition of the firm's name or product, words organized in eye-catching patterns,the use of pretty pictures and expressions easy to remember.\nNear the end of the nineteenth century, companies that were devoted to the production of ads came to be known as \"advertising agencies \" . The agencies developed new ways to get people to think of themselves as members of a group.Throughout the twentieth century, advertising agencies promoted consumerism as a way of life,spreading the belief that people could be happy only if they bought the \"right\" products.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following might be the best title for the text?\n\n<options>:\nA The Story of Advertising\nB The Value of Advertising Designs\nC The Role of Newspaper Advertising\nD The Development of Printing for Advertising\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 there was a large ,fat woman who had a small, thin husband .He had a job in a big company and was given his weekly pay every Friday evening. As soon as he got home on Fridays ,his wife used to make him give her all his money, and then she used to give him back only enough to buy his lunch in the office every day. One day the small man came home very excited. He hurried into the living-room. His wife was listening to the radio and eating chocolates there.\n\"You will never guess what happened to me today, dear.\" he said.\nHe waited for a few seconds and then added, \"I won ten thousand pounds on the lottery!\"\n\"That's wonderful!\" said his wife happily. But then she thought for a few seconds and added angrily, \"But wait a moment! How could you afford to buy the lottery ticket?\"\n\n<question>:\nHow much money was the husband allowed to keep every day?\n\n<options>:\nA Just enough to buy chocolates.\nB Just enough to buy a sandwich.\nC Just enough to buy his lunch in a restaurant.\nD Just enough to buy his lunch in the office.\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 there was a large ,fat woman who had a small, thin husband .He had a job in a big company and was given his weekly pay every Friday evening. As soon as he got home on Fridays ,his wife used to make him give her all his money, and then she used to give him back only enough to buy his lunch in the office every day. One day the small man came home very excited. He hurried into the living-room. His wife was listening to the radio and eating chocolates there.\n\"You will never guess what happened to me today, dear.\" he said.\nHe waited for a few seconds and then added, \"I won ten thousand pounds on the lottery!\"\n\"That's wonderful!\" said his wife happily. But then she thought for a few seconds and added angrily, \"But wait a moment! How could you afford to buy the lottery ticket?\"\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is not true?\n\n<options>:\nA The woman liked to eat chocolates.\nB The man was afraid of his wife.\nC The man got his pay every Friday.\nD The woman never gave any money to her husband.\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 there was a large ,fat woman who had a small, thin husband .He had a job in a big company and was given his weekly pay every Friday evening. As soon as he got home on Fridays ,his wife used to make him give her all his money, and then she used to give him back only enough to buy his lunch in the office every day. One day the small man came home very excited. He hurried into the living-room. His wife was listening to the radio and eating chocolates there.\n\"You will never guess what happened to me today, dear.\" he said.\nHe waited for a few seconds and then added, \"I won ten thousand pounds on the lottery!\"\n\"That's wonderful!\" said his wife happily. But then she thought for a few seconds and added angrily, \"But wait a moment! How could you afford to buy the lottery ticket?\"\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is implied in the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA The man had put some money aside for himself.\nB The woman never believed her husband\nC the couple were not rich.\nD The man had to give almost all his money to his wife every week.\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>:\n66-year-old Dai once worked as a boat tracker along the Yangtze River.\n\"It was something that required brute strength,but not that alone, \"Dai said at his home in Xialong village, which sits at the entrance to Wuxia Gorge, one of the famous Three Gorges in Southwest China. \"You needed a lot of skills to do what we did.\"\nWhen outboard motors became available in the 1980's,boat trackers became a thing of the past. Today, they are seen only occasionally along the river during festivals and cultural events.\nHowever, Dai can still remember a time when being pulled by tracker along the Yangtze was the only way for people to travel from village to village in the mountainous Wushan county. Due to the area's rich mining resources,his services were vital for companies that wanted to ship their goods.\n\"I was 15 or 16 when I started\", said the retiree,explaining that his father also worked as a tracker. \"He died in 1964, when I was a teenager. I can't even remember us tracking together, but we did. It was so long ago.\"\nDai said that boats crews worked in teams with a first, second and third master. The first master was the most essential because he sat in the boat and steered it along the safest route.\n\"It was a key role. He had to guide the boat past jagged rocks and whirlpools,\" he said, adding that first masters were often the most experienced boatmen and the most familiar with the Yangtzer River.\n\"My tracker days were dangerous,\" Dai said. \"If the boat got caught in a whirlpool, it could have swallowed the boat and all the trackers down with it. The same thing would have happened if the halter broke.\"\nDai's days as a tracker finally came to an end when his family invested in a motorboat in the early 1980s. He successfully applied for a license from Wushan shortly after.\n\n<question>:\nFrom the passage we can know that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA 66-year-old Dai is a boat tracker along the Yangtze River\nB being a tracker required more than brute strength\nC Dai lives at the entrance to Xialong village\nD Dai is still often seen along the river as a tracker\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>:\n66-year-old Dai once worked as a boat tracker along the Yangtze River.\n\"It was something that required brute strength,but not that alone, \"Dai said at his home in Xialong village, which sits at the entrance to Wuxia Gorge, one of the famous Three Gorges in Southwest China. \"You needed a lot of skills to do what we did.\"\nWhen outboard motors became available in the 1980's,boat trackers became a thing of the past. Today, they are seen only occasionally along the river during festivals and cultural events.\nHowever, Dai can still remember a time when being pulled by tracker along the Yangtze was the only way for people to travel from village to village in the mountainous Wushan county. Due to the area's rich mining resources,his services were vital for companies that wanted to ship their goods.\n\"I was 15 or 16 when I started\", said the retiree,explaining that his father also worked as a tracker. \"He died in 1964, when I was a teenager. I can't even remember us tracking together, but we did. It was so long ago.\"\nDai said that boats crews worked in teams with a first, second and third master. The first master was the most essential because he sat in the boat and steered it along the safest route.\n\"It was a key role. He had to guide the boat past jagged rocks and whirlpools,\" he said, adding that first masters were often the most experienced boatmen and the most familiar with the Yangtzer River.\n\"My tracker days were dangerous,\" Dai said. \"If the boat got caught in a whirlpool, it could have swallowed the boat and all the trackers down with it. The same thing would have happened if the halter broke.\"\nDai's days as a tracker finally came to an end when his family invested in a motorboat in the early 1980s. He successfully applied for a license from Wushan shortly after.\n\n<question>:\nFor about how many years did Dai work as a tracker?\n\n<options>:\nA 5 years.\nB 10 years.\nC 20 years.\nD 30 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>:\n66-year-old Dai once worked as a boat tracker along the Yangtze River.\n\"It was something that required brute strength,but not that alone, \"Dai said at his home in Xialong village, which sits at the entrance to Wuxia Gorge, one of the famous Three Gorges in Southwest China. \"You needed a lot of skills to do what we did.\"\nWhen outboard motors became available in the 1980's,boat trackers became a thing of the past. Today, they are seen only occasionally along the river during festivals and cultural events.\nHowever, Dai can still remember a time when being pulled by tracker along the Yangtze was the only way for people to travel from village to village in the mountainous Wushan county. Due to the area's rich mining resources,his services were vital for companies that wanted to ship their goods.\n\"I was 15 or 16 when I started\", said the retiree,explaining that his father also worked as a tracker. \"He died in 1964, when I was a teenager. I can't even remember us tracking together, but we did. It was so long ago.\"\nDai said that boats crews worked in teams with a first, second and third master. The first master was the most essential because he sat in the boat and steered it along the safest route.\n\"It was a key role. He had to guide the boat past jagged rocks and whirlpools,\" he said, adding that first masters were often the most experienced boatmen and the most familiar with the Yangtzer River.\n\"My tracker days were dangerous,\" Dai said. \"If the boat got caught in a whirlpool, it could have swallowed the boat and all the trackers down with it. The same thing would have happened if the halter broke.\"\nDai's days as a tracker finally came to an end when his family invested in a motorboat in the early 1980s. He successfully applied for a license from Wushan shortly after.\n\n<question>:\nWhy was the first master the most important?\n\n<options>:\nA Because he sat in the boat.\nB Because he was the most experienced boatmen.\nC Because he had the responsibility for the safety of the boat.\nD Because he was the most familiar with the Yangtzer River.\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>:\n66-year-old Dai once worked as a boat tracker along the Yangtze River.\n\"It was something that required brute strength,but not that alone, \"Dai said at his home in Xialong village, which sits at the entrance to Wuxia Gorge, one of the famous Three Gorges in Southwest China. \"You needed a lot of skills to do what we did.\"\nWhen outboard motors became available in the 1980's,boat trackers became a thing of the past. Today, they are seen only occasionally along the river during festivals and cultural events.\nHowever, Dai can still remember a time when being pulled by tracker along the Yangtze was the only way for people to travel from village to village in the mountainous Wushan county. Due to the area's rich mining resources,his services were vital for companies that wanted to ship their goods.\n\"I was 15 or 16 when I started\", said the retiree,explaining that his father also worked as a tracker. \"He died in 1964, when I was a teenager. I can't even remember us tracking together, but we did. It was so long ago.\"\nDai said that boats crews worked in teams with a first, second and third master. The first master was the most essential because he sat in the boat and steered it along the safest route.\n\"It was a key role. He had to guide the boat past jagged rocks and whirlpools,\" he said, adding that first masters were often the most experienced boatmen and the most familiar with the Yangtzer River.\n\"My tracker days were dangerous,\" Dai said. \"If the boat got caught in a whirlpool, it could have swallowed the boat and all the trackers down with it. The same thing would have happened if the halter broke.\"\nDai's days as a tracker finally came to an end when his family invested in a motorboat in the early 1980s. He successfully applied for a license from Wushan shortly after.\n\n<question>:\nWe can conclude from the passage that _\n\n<options>:\nA both people and goods were once pulled by trackers along the Yangtze\nB actually Dai didn't track with his father at all\nC the most experienced boatmen were sure to be the first masters\nD if the boat was caught in a whirlpool, a11 the trackers had no chance to survive\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>:\n66-year-old Dai once worked as a boat tracker along the Yangtze River.\n\"It was something that required brute strength,but not that alone, \"Dai said at his home in Xialong village, which sits at the entrance to Wuxia Gorge, one of the famous Three Gorges in Southwest China. \"You needed a lot of skills to do what we did.\"\nWhen outboard motors became available in the 1980's,boat trackers became a thing of the past. Today, they are seen only occasionally along the river during festivals and cultural events.\nHowever, Dai can still remember a time when being pulled by tracker along the Yangtze was the only way for people to travel from village to village in the mountainous Wushan county. Due to the area's rich mining resources,his services were vital for companies that wanted to ship their goods.\n\"I was 15 or 16 when I started\", said the retiree,explaining that his father also worked as a tracker. \"He died in 1964, when I was a teenager. I can't even remember us tracking together, but we did. It was so long ago.\"\nDai said that boats crews worked in teams with a first, second and third master. The first master was the most essential because he sat in the boat and steered it along the safest route.\n\"It was a key role. He had to guide the boat past jagged rocks and whirlpools,\" he said, adding that first masters were often the most experienced boatmen and the most familiar with the Yangtzer River.\n\"My tracker days were dangerous,\" Dai said. \"If the boat got caught in a whirlpool, it could have swallowed the boat and all the trackers down with it. The same thing would have happened if the halter broke.\"\nDai's days as a tracker finally came to an end when his family invested in a motorboat in the early 1980s. He successfully applied for a license from Wushan shortly after.\n\n<question>:\nWhat does the passage mainly tell about?\n\n<options>:\nA Dai's miserable life in the old society.\nB Dai and his father.\nC Dai's past life as a tracker.\nD Dai's happy life.\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 often one hears children wishing they were grown-ups and old people wishing they were young again. Each age has its pleasures and its pains, and the happiest person is the one who enjoys what each age gives him without wasting his time in useless regrets.\nChildhood is a time when there are few _ to make life difficult. If a child has good parents, he is fed, looked after and loved, whatever he may do. It is impossible that he will ever again in his life be given so much without having to do anything in return. What's more, life is always presenting new things to the child -- things that have lost their interest for older people because they are too well-known. But a child has his parents. He is not so free to do what he wishes to do; he is continually being told not to do things or being punished for what he has done wrong.\nWhen the young man starts to earn his own living, he can no longer expect others to pay for his food, his clothes, and his room, but has to work if he wants to live comfortably. If he spends most of his time playing about in the way that he used to as a child, he will go hungry. And if he breaks the laws of society as he used to break the laws of his parents, he may go to prison. If, however, he works hard, keeps out of trouble and has good health, he can have the great happiness of building up for himself his own position in society.\n\n<question>:\nAfter a child grows up, he _ .\n\n<options>:\nA will have little time playing\nB has to be successful in finding a job\nC can still ask for help in time of trouble\nD should be able to take care of 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>:\nHow often one hears children wishing they were grown-ups and old people wishing they were young again. Each age has its pleasures and its pains, and the happiest person is the one who enjoys what each age gives him without wasting his time in useless regrets.\nChildhood is a time when there are few _ to make life difficult. If a child has good parents, he is fed, looked after and loved, whatever he may do. It is impossible that he will ever again in his life be given so much without having to do anything in return. What's more, life is always presenting new things to the child -- things that have lost their interest for older people because they are too well-known. But a child has his parents. He is not so free to do what he wishes to do; he is continually being told not to do things or being punished for what he has done wrong.\nWhen the young man starts to earn his own living, he can no longer expect others to pay for his food, his clothes, and his room, but has to work if he wants to live comfortably. If he spends most of his time playing about in the way that he used to as a child, he will go hungry. And if he breaks the laws of society as he used to break the laws of his parents, he may go to prison. If, however, he works hard, keeps out of trouble and has good health, he can have the great happiness of building up for himself his own position in society.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA People are always satisfied with each part of their life.\nB Life is less interesting for old people.\nC Children are free to do what they want to do.\nD Adults should no longer rely on 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>:\nHow often one hears children wishing they were grown-ups and old people wishing they were young again. Each age has its pleasures and its pains, and the happiest person is the one who enjoys what each age gives him without wasting his time in useless regrets.\nChildhood is a time when there are few _ to make life difficult. If a child has good parents, he is fed, looked after and loved, whatever he may do. It is impossible that he will ever again in his life be given so much without having to do anything in return. What's more, life is always presenting new things to the child -- things that have lost their interest for older people because they are too well-known. But a child has his parents. He is not so free to do what he wishes to do; he is continually being told not to do things or being punished for what he has done wrong.\nWhen the young man starts to earn his own living, he can no longer expect others to pay for his food, his clothes, and his room, but has to work if he wants to live comfortably. If he spends most of his time playing about in the way that he used to as a child, he will go hungry. And if he breaks the laws of society as he used to break the laws of his parents, he may go to prison. If, however, he works hard, keeps out of trouble and has good health, he can have the great happiness of building up for himself his own position in society.\n\n<question>:\nThe main idea of the passage is _ .\n\n<options>:\nA life is not enjoyable since each age has some pains\nB young men can have the greatest happiness if they work hard\nC childhood is the most enjoyable time in one's life\nD one is the happiest if he can make good use of each age in his life\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>:\nI heard many parents complaining that their teenage children are rebelling. I wish it were so. At your age you ought to be growing away from your parents. You should be learning to stand on your own two feet. But take a good look at the present rebellion. It seems that teenagers are taking the same way of showing that they disagree with their parents. Instead of striking out boldly on their own, most of them are clutching at one another's hands for reassurance.\nThey claim they want to dress as they please. But they all wear the same clothes. They set off in new directions in music. But somehow they all end up huddled round listening to the same record. Their reason for thinking or acting in thus-and-such a way is that the crowd is doing it. They have come out of their cocoon into a larger cocoon.\nIt has become harder and harder for a teenager to stand up against the popularity wave and to go his or her own way. Industry has firmly carved out a teenage market. These days every teenager can learn from the advertisements what a teenager should have and be. And many of today's parents have come to award high marks for the popularity of their children. All this adds up to a great barrier for the teenager who wants to find his or her own path.\nBut the barrier is worth climbing over. The path is worth following. You may want to listen to classical music instead of going to a party. You may want to collect rocks when everyone else is collecting records. You may have some thoughts that you don't care to share at once with your classmates. Well, go to it. Find yourself. Be yourself. Popularity will come -- with the people who respect you for who you are. That is the only kind of popularity that really counts.\n\n<question>:\nIn this passage, the author wants to tell _ .\n\n<options>:\nA teenagers to try to pursue their real selves\nB readers to try to be popular with people around\nC parents to try to control and guide their children\nD people to try to understand and respect each other\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 volcanic eruption in Iceland has sent ash across northern Europe Airlines have stopped or changed the flights across the Atlantic Ocean, leaving hundreds of passengers stuck in airports.\nGrimsvom is one of the largest and most active volcanoes in Europe. What makes Grimsvom different is that it lies under a huge glacier of ice up to 12 maters thick. The hot volcano heats up the ice above it, which then forms a layer of water between the glacier and the volcano This layer of water puts pressure on the volcano, keeping it stable, As the water flows out from under the glacier, the pressure lifts. The lava from the volcano then comes up to the surface. This is exactly what happened today.\nNow, airlines have to make changes to their flights so as not to fly through the clouds of volcanic ash. according to KLM, one of Europe's biggest airlines, airplanes cannot go under the cloud or over it. Going through the cloud can result in ash getting stuck in the airplane's engines, causing damage to the plane.\nThe eruption has also caused problems for animals in Iceland. The volcano left ash and sharp. Glass-like rocks all over the countryside. Farmers are keeping their animals inside to stop them from eating ash--covered grass to the sharp object.\n\n<question>:\nWhat makes Grimsvom different from other volcanoes?\n\n<options>:\nA It is below ice.\nB It lies under the sea\nC It is the largest volcano\nD It is lava affects the airlines\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>:\nWith their weakening bodies, advanced age or increasing pressure of work or study, people have been advised and usually persuaded to have health care products. Do you remember your first time to take a nutritional supplement ? What was your first impression?\nPosted by Amy, Dec.23, 2010 8:05 P.M.\nMadeline on Dec.24, 2010 7:25 P.M.\nYears ago, as a young mom with two small children, I struggled to keep up with the demands of a busy life. One day, I woke up feeling so tired that I knew something had to change! A friend gave me some Royal Jelly--an amazing substance from the beehive .I was doubtful, but desperate...so I tried it! In time, I began to experience renewed energy like never before! Now, over two decades later, I travel all round the country, sharing my lifechanging experience. I'm grateful for the energy to keep up and love to share this wonderful discovery with others.\nBlanca on Dec.25, 2010 7:02 P.M.\nTen years ago, when I was 73, my mind wanted to be busy and useful, but my body didn't. I became very tired. That's when my daughter Madeline tried to persuade me to try her special Royal Jelly. It made great difference in her life, so she was sure it could help me too! Hesitating for 2 days, I gave in. She was right! I no longer felt worn out. I had a new, youthful eagerness for life and I've been OK--thanks to Royal Jelly!\nLori on Dec.25, 2010 10:27 P.M.\nWhen my mom Madeline was introduced to Royal Jelly, it affected my life, too! Mom gave me some of her fantastic Royal Jelly. Boy, things did turn around! I had more energy and _ and was finally able to keep up with high school and, eventually, college activities. Today, I'm a busy mom in my mid thirties with two active boys and a new business! I have enough energy to do it all! I'm glad I took my Mom's advice.\n\n<question>:\nFrom the text, we learn that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA Madeline was more than willing to take Royal Jelly at the very beginning\nB Royal Jelly is a product that can help renew a person's energy and vitality\nC Amy has benefited from Royal Jelly so she posted a topic about the product\nD Lori was grateful because Royal Jelly helped him improve his schoolwork\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>:\nThe riches in the world are not found in the famous gold and diamond mines,where many men and women are digging for them.Most riches in the world are found in the cemeteries and grave yards,buried with people's dreams,aspirations,and unfulfilled potential.Why is it so?\nCountless men and women died without ever having the courage to follow their own paths.Maybe because they were afraid to violate some kinds of social norms, maybe because they were afraid to be alone,or maybe simply because they preferred to settle for the familiar.They went to the graves,with a song that would never be heard,a piece of poetry never be written, a dance step never be initiated and a heart full of dreams and aspirations,leaving behind a life full of potential yet no legacy.\nMichael Jordan,one of the greatest athletes once said,''I can fail,but I cannot afford not to try.\" Life remains a beautiful journey if we learn to take that step and to work that path.Every challenge and defeat in the process becomes a light post that sharpens the vision and shapes the direction forward.\n\"In my world nothing goes wrong,\"said the great Indian sage Nmaja Dhahta Majraj.We must learn to trust the greatness within all of us and know that each of as is here to bring our unique contribution to the universal monument.If each of us learns to dance to the music we only can hear, society as a whole will evolve naturally and spiritually toward love,peace and happiness,and will be void of jealousy,envy and discrimination.\nAnd Henry David Thoreau would say, \"If a man does not keep pace with his companions,that is because he hears a difierent drum.''And one truly believes that the path to success and happiness passes through the dancing to such a unique drumbeat.Therefore,do not die with the music still playing inside you.\n\n<question>:\nWhat's the author's opinion on riches?\n\n<options>:\nA They are people's dreams and aspirations.\nB They are the most important things in the world.\nC They are something we can't possess and dream of.\nD They are gold and diamonds which we can dig for in mines.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIt was raining as I ran out of the church, eager to get home and play with the gifts Father Christmas sent me. Across the street was a gas station, which was closed for Christmas, but I noticed a family standing under the narrow overhang to keep dry. I wondered briefly why they were there but then forgot about them as I couldn't wait to see my gifts.\nOnce I got home, there was hardly any time to enjoy my gifts. My grandparents were still waiting for us to have Christmas dinner together at their house. As we drove down the highway, I noticed that the family was still there.\nThe closer we got to my grandparents' house, the slower the car went. Suddenly, my father U-turned and said, \"I can't stand it!\" \"What?\" asked my mother. \"It's those people back there at the gas station, standing in the rain.\"\nWhen my father pulled into the station, I saw there were five of them: the parents and three children--two girls and a small boy. Then we learned that the family was waiting for the bus to Birmingham, where the man planned to find a job.\n\"Well, that bus won't come along for several hours. Winborn's just a few miles away, and there is a shed with a cover there,\" my father advised. \"I will run you up there.\"\nThen they climbed into our car,. My father looked back and asked the children if Father Christmas had found them. Three sad faces gave him his answer.\n\"Well, Father Christmas said he was having trouble finding you, so he just left your toys at my house this morning. Let's go to get them first,\" my father said. All at once, the three children's faces lit up.\nWhen we arrived at our house, one girl spied a lovely doll, that little boy took a ball, and the other girl picked up something else. That was the Christmas when I learned the joy of making others happy.\n\n<question>:\nThe three children received Christmas gifts thanks to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA the author\nB the author's father\nC their parents\nD their grandparents\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIt was raining as I ran out of the church, eager to get home and play with the gifts Father Christmas sent me. Across the street was a gas station, which was closed for Christmas, but I noticed a family standing under the narrow overhang to keep dry. I wondered briefly why they were there but then forgot about them as I couldn't wait to see my gifts.\nOnce I got home, there was hardly any time to enjoy my gifts. My grandparents were still waiting for us to have Christmas dinner together at their house. As we drove down the highway, I noticed that the family was still there.\nThe closer we got to my grandparents' house, the slower the car went. Suddenly, my father U-turned and said, \"I can't stand it!\" \"What?\" asked my mother. \"It's those people back there at the gas station, standing in the rain.\"\nWhen my father pulled into the station, I saw there were five of them: the parents and three children--two girls and a small boy. Then we learned that the family was waiting for the bus to Birmingham, where the man planned to find a job.\n\"Well, that bus won't come along for several hours. Winborn's just a few miles away, and there is a shed with a cover there,\" my father advised. \"I will run you up there.\"\nThen they climbed into our car,. My father looked back and asked the children if Father Christmas had found them. Three sad faces gave him his answer.\n\"Well, Father Christmas said he was having trouble finding you, so he just left your toys at my house this morning. Let's go to get them first,\" my father said. All at once, the three children's faces lit up.\nWhen we arrived at our house, one girl spied a lovely doll, that little boy took a ball, and the other girl picked up something else. That was the Christmas when I learned the joy of making others happy.\n\n<question>:\nWe can learn from the text that the author's father _ .\n\n<options>:\nA knew that family very well\nB got lost on the way to Winborn\nC sent that family to Birmingham\nD was happy to help those in trouble\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIt was raining as I ran out of the church, eager to get home and play with the gifts Father Christmas sent me. Across the street was a gas station, which was closed for Christmas, but I noticed a family standing under the narrow overhang to keep dry. I wondered briefly why they were there but then forgot about them as I couldn't wait to see my gifts.\nOnce I got home, there was hardly any time to enjoy my gifts. My grandparents were still waiting for us to have Christmas dinner together at their house. As we drove down the highway, I noticed that the family was still there.\nThe closer we got to my grandparents' house, the slower the car went. Suddenly, my father U-turned and said, \"I can't stand it!\" \"What?\" asked my mother. \"It's those people back there at the gas station, standing in the rain.\"\nWhen my father pulled into the station, I saw there were five of them: the parents and three children--two girls and a small boy. Then we learned that the family was waiting for the bus to Birmingham, where the man planned to find a job.\n\"Well, that bus won't come along for several hours. Winborn's just a few miles away, and there is a shed with a cover there,\" my father advised. \"I will run you up there.\"\nThen they climbed into our car,. My father looked back and asked the children if Father Christmas had found them. Three sad faces gave him his answer.\n\"Well, Father Christmas said he was having trouble finding you, so he just left your toys at my house this morning. Let's go to get them first,\" my father said. All at once, the three children's faces lit up.\nWhen we arrived at our house, one girl spied a lovely doll, that little boy took a ball, and the other girl picked up something else. That was the Christmas when I learned the joy of making others happy.\n\n<question>:\nWhat would be the best title for the text?\n\n<options>:\nA Father Christmas saved us\nB My father never gives up.\nC Special Christmas gifts\nD A hard-working family\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>:\nCosmetic ( ) surgery is usually performed to correct a physical abnormality or to enhance an otherwise normal physical feature and thus improve appearance. Cosmetic surgery is an extremely broad field that may offer reconstructive surgery for a patient after a damaging burn or other physical injuries yet can also be used to smooth out wrinkles or reshape a nose. Cosmetic surgery was first used regularly after World War I, when treatment and reconstruction of war injuries gave hope to young soldiers.\nAs recently as fifty years ago, as the rich and famous began opting for elective cosmetic surgery, the subject was whispered about and considered taboo. Celebrities would disappear for months and then appear after secret cosmetic surgery looking younger, prettier, and thinner. Over time, cosmetic surgery has become accepted and even encouraged in some circles. Today there are even television reality shows about it. Some of the more popular forms of cosmetic surgery are liposuction( ), in which excessive fat is sucked out of the body with a tube and vacuum device; laser facial resurfacing, which smooths lines on the face around the eyes and mouth and eliminates facial blemishes ; and hair replacement surgery, which fills in balding areas using a patient's own hair. There are many more forms of cosmetic surgery, including variations of\nthese.Anyone interested in cosmetic surgery should consider the risks and remember that it is, ultimately, surgery. Not all procedures come out exactly the way doctors and patients foresee, and recovery is just like any other surgery, complete with pain and the possibility of infection . While cosmetic surgery is an option, patients should choose doctors wisely,obtain several references, and keep realistic expectations.\n\n<question>:\nWhich kind of person doesn't need a cosmetic surgery?\n\n<options>:\nA A person who suffers a damaging burn.\nB A person who wants to reshape nose.\nC A person who needs to smooth out wrinkles.\nD A person who wishes to get rid of headache.\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>:\nCosmetic ( ) surgery is usually performed to correct a physical abnormality or to enhance an otherwise normal physical feature and thus improve appearance. Cosmetic surgery is an extremely broad field that may offer reconstructive surgery for a patient after a damaging burn or other physical injuries yet can also be used to smooth out wrinkles or reshape a nose. Cosmetic surgery was first used regularly after World War I, when treatment and reconstruction of war injuries gave hope to young soldiers.\nAs recently as fifty years ago, as the rich and famous began opting for elective cosmetic surgery, the subject was whispered about and considered taboo. Celebrities would disappear for months and then appear after secret cosmetic surgery looking younger, prettier, and thinner. Over time, cosmetic surgery has become accepted and even encouraged in some circles. Today there are even television reality shows about it. Some of the more popular forms of cosmetic surgery are liposuction( ), in which excessive fat is sucked out of the body with a tube and vacuum device; laser facial resurfacing, which smooths lines on the face around the eyes and mouth and eliminates facial blemishes ; and hair replacement surgery, which fills in balding areas using a patient's own hair. There are many more forms of cosmetic surgery, including variations of\nthese.Anyone interested in cosmetic surgery should consider the risks and remember that it is, ultimately, surgery. Not all procedures come out exactly the way doctors and patients foresee, and recovery is just like any other surgery, complete with pain and the possibility of infection . While cosmetic surgery is an option, patients should choose doctors wisely,obtain several references, and keep realistic expectations.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the main reason for a celebrity's opting for cosmetic surgery?\n\n<options>:\nA The celebrity wants to disappear for months.\nB The celebrity watches television shows about cosmetic surgery.\nC The celebrity wants to be younger, prettier, and thinner.\nD The celebrity is accepted by the entertainment circle.\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>:\nCosmetic ( ) surgery is usually performed to correct a physical abnormality or to enhance an otherwise normal physical feature and thus improve appearance. Cosmetic surgery is an extremely broad field that may offer reconstructive surgery for a patient after a damaging burn or other physical injuries yet can also be used to smooth out wrinkles or reshape a nose. Cosmetic surgery was first used regularly after World War I, when treatment and reconstruction of war injuries gave hope to young soldiers.\nAs recently as fifty years ago, as the rich and famous began opting for elective cosmetic surgery, the subject was whispered about and considered taboo. Celebrities would disappear for months and then appear after secret cosmetic surgery looking younger, prettier, and thinner. Over time, cosmetic surgery has become accepted and even encouraged in some circles. Today there are even television reality shows about it. Some of the more popular forms of cosmetic surgery are liposuction( ), in which excessive fat is sucked out of the body with a tube and vacuum device; laser facial resurfacing, which smooths lines on the face around the eyes and mouth and eliminates facial blemishes ; and hair replacement surgery, which fills in balding areas using a patient's own hair. There are many more forms of cosmetic surgery, including variations of\nthese.Anyone interested in cosmetic surgery should consider the risks and remember that it is, ultimately, surgery. Not all procedures come out exactly the way doctors and patients foresee, and recovery is just like any other surgery, complete with pain and the possibility of infection . While cosmetic surgery is an option, patients should choose doctors wisely,obtain several references, and keep realistic expectations.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the author's attitude towards cosmetic surgery?\n\n<options>:\nA Cautious.\nB Positive.\nC Negative.\nD Doubtful.\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 often use gestures to express our feelings, but the problem is that the gestures can be understood in different ways.\nIt is true that a smile means the same thing in any language. So does laughter or crying. Fear is another emotion that is shown in much the same way all over the world. In Chinese and in English literature, a phrase like \"he went pale and began to tremble\" suggests that the man is either very afraid or he has just got a very big shock.\nHowever, \"he opened his eyes wide\" is used to suggest anger in Chinese whereas in English it means surprise. In Chinese, surprise can be described in a phrase like \"they stretched out their tongues!\" \"Stretching out your tongue\" in English is an insulting(, )gesture or expresses strong dislike.\nEven in the same culture, people differ in their ability to understand and express feelings. Experiments in America have shown that women are usually better than men at recognizing fear, anger, love and happiness on people's faces. Other studies show that older people usually find it easier to understand body language than younger people do.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is TRUE according to the text?\n\n<options>:\nA We can easily understand what people's gestures mean.\nB It is difficult to tell what people's gestures really mean sometimes.\nC Gestures can be understood by most people but words are not.\nD Words can be better understood by older people.\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 often use gestures to express our feelings, but the problem is that the gestures can be understood in different ways.\nIt is true that a smile means the same thing in any language. So does laughter or crying. Fear is another emotion that is shown in much the same way all over the world. In Chinese and in English literature, a phrase like \"he went pale and began to tremble\" suggests that the man is either very afraid or he has just got a very big shock.\nHowever, \"he opened his eyes wide\" is used to suggest anger in Chinese whereas in English it means surprise. In Chinese, surprise can be described in a phrase like \"they stretched out their tongues!\" \"Stretching out your tongue\" in English is an insulting(, )gesture or expresses strong dislike.\nEven in the same culture, people differ in their ability to understand and express feelings. Experiments in America have shown that women are usually better than men at recognizing fear, anger, love and happiness on people's faces. Other studies show that older people usually find it easier to understand body language than younger people do.\n\n<question>:\nPeople's facial expressions may be misunderstood in different cultures because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA people from different cultures have different meanings about some facial expressions\nB people speaking different languages have different facial expressions\nC people of different ages may have different interpretations\nD people of different sexes may understand a gesture differently\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 often use gestures to express our feelings, but the problem is that the gestures can be understood in different ways.\nIt is true that a smile means the same thing in any language. So does laughter or crying. Fear is another emotion that is shown in much the same way all over the world. In Chinese and in English literature, a phrase like \"he went pale and began to tremble\" suggests that the man is either very afraid or he has just got a very big shock.\nHowever, \"he opened his eyes wide\" is used to suggest anger in Chinese whereas in English it means surprise. In Chinese, surprise can be described in a phrase like \"they stretched out their tongues!\" \"Stretching out your tongue\" in English is an insulting(, )gesture or expresses strong dislike.\nEven in the same culture, people differ in their ability to understand and express feelings. Experiments in America have shown that women are usually better than men at recognizing fear, anger, love and happiness on people's faces. Other studies show that older people usually find it easier to understand body language than younger people do.\n\n<question>:\nFrom the passage, we can conclude that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA words are often more difficult to understand than gestures\nB gestures can be more effectively used than words to express feelings\nC gestures can be used to express feelings\nD gestures are used as frequently as words to express feelings\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 often use gestures to express our feelings, but the problem is that the gestures can be understood in different ways.\nIt is true that a smile means the same thing in any language. So does laughter or crying. Fear is another emotion that is shown in much the same way all over the world. In Chinese and in English literature, a phrase like \"he went pale and began to tremble\" suggests that the man is either very afraid or he has just got a very big shock.\nHowever, \"he opened his eyes wide\" is used to suggest anger in Chinese whereas in English it means surprise. In Chinese, surprise can be described in a phrase like \"they stretched out their tongues!\" \"Stretching out your tongue\" in English is an insulting(, )gesture or expresses strong dislike.\nEven in the same culture, people differ in their ability to understand and express feelings. Experiments in America have shown that women are usually better than men at recognizing fear, anger, love and happiness on people's faces. Other studies show that older people usually find it easier to understand body language than younger people do.\n\n<question>:\nThe best title for this passage can be _ .\n\n<options>:\nA Gestures\nB Feelings\nC Culture and Understanding\nD Gestures and Feelings\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>:\nDo you often play with your pet dog or cat? Do you like touching wild animals such as squirrels? They are cute. But be careful. If they bite you, you may get a terrible disease----rabies.\nBelieve it or not, in the last five months, rabies killed more people in China than any other disease. 2,254 people got rabies in the first nine months of this year. In September, 318 people died of rabies. That is 37 per cent more than last September.\nAnimals like dogs, cats, squirrels and bats can have rabies. If they bite or scratch someone, rabies could infect the person's nervous system . The person could even die. It's important to get the right _ as soon as possible.\nEvery year, more than 50,000 people around the world die of rabies. Most of them are from developing countries. India has the most deaths. China is second.\n\n<question>:\nRabies is the name of _ .\n\n<options>:\nA a book\nB a man\nC a dog\nD a disease\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>:\nDo you often play with your pet dog or cat? Do you like touching wild animals such as squirrels? They are cute. But be careful. If they bite you, you may get a terrible disease----rabies.\nBelieve it or not, in the last five months, rabies killed more people in China than any other disease. 2,254 people got rabies in the first nine months of this year. In September, 318 people died of rabies. That is 37 per cent more than last September.\nAnimals like dogs, cats, squirrels and bats can have rabies. If they bite or scratch someone, rabies could infect the person's nervous system . The person could even die. It's important to get the right _ as soon as possible.\nEvery year, more than 50,000 people around the world die of rabies. Most of them are from developing countries. India has the most deaths. China is second.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following animals might NOT have rabies?\n\n<options>:\nA Squirrels.\nB Ducks.\nC Cats.\nD Bats.\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>:\nDo you often play with your pet dog or cat? Do you like touching wild animals such as squirrels? They are cute. But be careful. If they bite you, you may get a terrible disease----rabies.\nBelieve it or not, in the last five months, rabies killed more people in China than any other disease. 2,254 people got rabies in the first nine months of this year. In September, 318 people died of rabies. That is 37 per cent more than last September.\nAnimals like dogs, cats, squirrels and bats can have rabies. If they bite or scratch someone, rabies could infect the person's nervous system . The person could even die. It's important to get the right _ as soon as possible.\nEvery year, more than 50,000 people around the world die of rabies. Most of them are from developing countries. India has the most deaths. China is second.\n\n<question>:\nWhat the best title for the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Don't keep pets\nB How to keep pets\nC Watch out for rabies\nD Pets with rabies\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>:\nI really hadn't meant to yell at them. But that grey afternoon saw it just as my son and daughter were making a terrible mess on the floor in the kitchen.\nWith a tiresome report to write, I felt bothered at my desk. Suddenly, it occurred to me that my kids were at fault. A voice inside me insisted that I do something quickly.\n\"Ok, you two here, but what an awful thing you are attempting!\" I was shouting angrily. I made for them, while it became evident that _ \"Get away from us!\" he shouted back, there being an expression of support from his sister.\nAll of a sudden, I found the fault in myself. Quickly I shaped my hands into pincers and crawled towards them, \"Crabby Daddy is here. Ha, Ha, Ha, he likes to yell at children, and then eat them!\" My son continued to keep me away, but now he was laughing and crying at the same time. My mission to repair the damage caused by my yelling seemed to work well. Still, I regretted not having controlled myself first in a right way.\nNeed I let them know how badly they were acting by blaming? This is a lesson that serves myself. It only shows just how to get rid of something (ill-feelings, responsibility...) by blaming others. It's not my \"best self\".\nWe have to search for our \"best self\" when with our children. They don't need perfect parents, but they do need parents who are always trying to get better. Here, I am reminded of the words of a great thinker. \"When a man lives with God, his voice shall be as sweet as the murmur of the book...\" Then, in our lifetime, couldn't we always speak to our kids in such a sweet voice since most of us consider them as the most precious in the world? And before we reach this level, what should we do when we come across various difficult cases with our children?\n\n<question>:\nThe author couldn't help yelling at his kids this time probably because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA the weather was so unpleasant\nB he was tired of his boring work\nC the kids didn't ask him to join them\nD a Daddy has his right to do so\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "B"
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