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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nYou either have it, or you don't-- a sense of direction, that is. But why is it that some people could find their way across the Sahara without a map, while others can lose themselves in the next street?\nScientists say we're all born with a sense of direction, but it is not properly understood how it works. One theory is that people with a good sense of direction have simply worked harder at developing it. Research being carried out at Liverpool University supports this idea and suggests that if we don't use it, we'll lose it.\n \"Children as young as seven have the ability to find their way around,\" says Jim Martland, Research director of the project. \"However, if they are not allowed out alone or are taken everywhere by car, they never develop the skills.\"\nJim Martland also emphasizes that young people should be taught certain skills to improve their sense of direction. He makes the following suggestions:\nIf you are using a map, turn it so it relates to the way you are facing.\nIf you leave your bike in a strange place, put it near something like a big stone or a tree--something easy to recognize. Note landmarks on the route as you go away from your bike. When you return, go back along the same route.\nSimplify the way for finding your direction by using lines such as streets in a town, streams, or walls in the countryside to guide you. Count your steps so that you know how far you have gone and note any landmarks such as tower blocks or hills which can help to find out where you are.\nNow you will never get lost again!\n\n<question>:\nScientists believe that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA some babies are born with a sense of direction\nB people learn a sense of direction as they grow older\nC people never lose their sense of direction\nD everybody has a sense of direction from birth\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nYou either have it, or you don't-- a sense of direction, that is. But why is it that some people could find their way across the Sahara without a map, while others can lose themselves in the next street?\nScientists say we're all born with a sense of direction, but it is not properly understood how it works. One theory is that people with a good sense of direction have simply worked harder at developing it. Research being carried out at Liverpool University supports this idea and suggests that if we don't use it, we'll lose it.\n \"Children as young as seven have the ability to find their way around,\" says Jim Martland, Research director of the project. \"However, if they are not allowed out alone or are taken everywhere by car, they never develop the skills.\"\nJim Martland also emphasizes that young people should be taught certain skills to improve their sense of direction. He makes the following suggestions:\nIf you are using a map, turn it so it relates to the way you are facing.\nIf you leave your bike in a strange place, put it near something like a big stone or a tree--something easy to recognize. Note landmarks on the route as you go away from your bike. When you return, go back along the same route.\nSimplify the way for finding your direction by using lines such as streets in a town, streams, or walls in the countryside to guide you. Count your steps so that you know how far you have gone and note any landmarks such as tower blocks or hills which can help to find out where you are.\nNow you will never get lost again!\n\n<question>:\nWhat is TRUE of 7-year-old children according to the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA They never have a sense of direction without maps.\nB They should never be allowed out alone if they lack a sense of direction.\nC They have a sense of direction and can find their way around.\nD They can develop a good sense of direction if they are driven around in a car.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nYou either have it, or you don't-- a sense of direction, that is. But why is it that some people could find their way across the Sahara without a map, while others can lose themselves in the next street?\nScientists say we're all born with a sense of direction, but it is not properly understood how it works. One theory is that people with a good sense of direction have simply worked harder at developing it. Research being carried out at Liverpool University supports this idea and suggests that if we don't use it, we'll lose it.\n \"Children as young as seven have the ability to find their way around,\" says Jim Martland, Research director of the project. \"However, if they are not allowed out alone or are taken everywhere by car, they never develop the skills.\"\nJim Martland also emphasizes that young people should be taught certain skills to improve their sense of direction. He makes the following suggestions:\nIf you are using a map, turn it so it relates to the way you are facing.\nIf you leave your bike in a strange place, put it near something like a big stone or a tree--something easy to recognize. Note landmarks on the route as you go away from your bike. When you return, go back along the same route.\nSimplify the way for finding your direction by using lines such as streets in a town, streams, or walls in the countryside to guide you. Count your steps so that you know how far you have gone and note any landmarks such as tower blocks or hills which can help to find out where you are.\nNow you will never get lost again!\n\n<question>:\nIf you leave your bike in a strange place, you should _ .\n\n<options>:\nA tie it to a tree so as to prevent it from being stolen\nB draw a map of the route to help remember where it is\nC avoid taking the same route when you come back to it\nD remember something easily recognizable on the route\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>:\nTime for Kids (TFK) gets the great news on the coolest toys for 2014 at the 111th American International Toy Fair.\nWhat's four days long, bigger than seven football fields, and filled with thousands of toys? It's Toy Fair 2014!\nEach year, hundreds of toy companies from across the country come together in New York City. All kinds of products are shown as a way to know what's to come in the new year. This year's trends include oversize toys. \"In 2014, everything is really big and really out there,\" says Adrienne Appell, a toy-trends expert.\nToy Fair is the largest toy trade show in the Western Hemisphere . Toy-store buyers go to the event to decide which toys they may want to sell during the holiday season. Members of the media, like TFK, go to the fair to report back on all the cool trends. Unfortunately, Toy Fair is not open to the public.\nThis year's Toy Fair was the biggest in its 111-year history. More than 1,000 toy companies showed products from simple card games to high-tech robots. \"Larger Than Life\" was a Toy Fair favorite. This trend is all about big toys with a big play value.\nThough it is all fun and games at Toy Fair, we saw lots of products making a push towards education, with STEAM. That stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. This trend includes word games. And of course, we saw some super cool, high-tech games. \"Technology is always going to influence toys,\" says Appell. \"This year we saw lots of 3D games, and robots.\"[:ZXXK]\nTo know more information about the event, click here to watch the video.\n\n<question>:\nWhat can we infer from Toy Fair 2014?\n\n<options>:\nA Toys are becoming more educational than fun.\nB Robots are great favorites of buyers.\nC Big toys will be popular this year.\nD Simple card games will disappear on the market.\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>:\nTime for Kids (TFK) gets the great news on the coolest toys for 2014 at the 111th American International Toy Fair.\nWhat's four days long, bigger than seven football fields, and filled with thousands of toys? It's Toy Fair 2014!\nEach year, hundreds of toy companies from across the country come together in New York City. All kinds of products are shown as a way to know what's to come in the new year. This year's trends include oversize toys. \"In 2014, everything is really big and really out there,\" says Adrienne Appell, a toy-trends expert.\nToy Fair is the largest toy trade show in the Western Hemisphere . Toy-store buyers go to the event to decide which toys they may want to sell during the holiday season. Members of the media, like TFK, go to the fair to report back on all the cool trends. Unfortunately, Toy Fair is not open to the public.\nThis year's Toy Fair was the biggest in its 111-year history. More than 1,000 toy companies showed products from simple card games to high-tech robots. \"Larger Than Life\" was a Toy Fair favorite. This trend is all about big toys with a big play value.\nThough it is all fun and games at Toy Fair, we saw lots of products making a push towards education, with STEAM. That stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. This trend includes word games. And of course, we saw some super cool, high-tech games. \"Technology is always going to influence toys,\" says Appell. \"This year we saw lots of 3D games, and robots.\"[:ZXXK]\nTo know more information about the event, click here to watch the video.\n\n<question>:\nWhat's special about Toy Fair 2014?\n\n<options>:\nA It is the largest.\nB It is the longest.\nC It sells all of its toys.\nD It's held in New York City.\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>:\nTime for Kids (TFK) gets the great news on the coolest toys for 2014 at the 111th American International Toy Fair.\nWhat's four days long, bigger than seven football fields, and filled with thousands of toys? It's Toy Fair 2014!\nEach year, hundreds of toy companies from across the country come together in New York City. All kinds of products are shown as a way to know what's to come in the new year. This year's trends include oversize toys. \"In 2014, everything is really big and really out there,\" says Adrienne Appell, a toy-trends expert.\nToy Fair is the largest toy trade show in the Western Hemisphere . Toy-store buyers go to the event to decide which toys they may want to sell during the holiday season. Members of the media, like TFK, go to the fair to report back on all the cool trends. Unfortunately, Toy Fair is not open to the public.\nThis year's Toy Fair was the biggest in its 111-year history. More than 1,000 toy companies showed products from simple card games to high-tech robots. \"Larger Than Life\" was a Toy Fair favorite. This trend is all about big toys with a big play value.\nThough it is all fun and games at Toy Fair, we saw lots of products making a push towards education, with STEAM. That stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. This trend includes word games. And of course, we saw some super cool, high-tech games. \"Technology is always going to influence toys,\" says Appell. \"This year we saw lots of 3D games, and robots.\"[:ZXXK]\nTo know more information about the event, click here to watch the video.\n\n<question>:\nWhat's the best title for the text?\n\n<options>:\nA Kids love toys\nB Toy-stores in New York City\nC Technology changes toys\nD Time for toys\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>:\nTime for Kids (TFK) gets the great news on the coolest toys for 2014 at the 111th American International Toy Fair.\nWhat's four days long, bigger than seven football fields, and filled with thousands of toys? It's Toy Fair 2014!\nEach year, hundreds of toy companies from across the country come together in New York City. All kinds of products are shown as a way to know what's to come in the new year. This year's trends include oversize toys. \"In 2014, everything is really big and really out there,\" says Adrienne Appell, a toy-trends expert.\nToy Fair is the largest toy trade show in the Western Hemisphere . Toy-store buyers go to the event to decide which toys they may want to sell during the holiday season. Members of the media, like TFK, go to the fair to report back on all the cool trends. Unfortunately, Toy Fair is not open to the public.\nThis year's Toy Fair was the biggest in its 111-year history. More than 1,000 toy companies showed products from simple card games to high-tech robots. \"Larger Than Life\" was a Toy Fair favorite. This trend is all about big toys with a big play value.\nThough it is all fun and games at Toy Fair, we saw lots of products making a push towards education, with STEAM. That stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. This trend includes word games. And of course, we saw some super cool, high-tech games. \"Technology is always going to influence toys,\" says Appell. \"This year we saw lots of 3D games, and robots.\"[:ZXXK]\nTo know more information about the event, click here to watch the video.\n\n<question>:\nThe text is taken from a _ .\n\n<options>:\nA website\nB newspaper\nC magazine\nD Textbook\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nTaxi, the underground, driving...in London these means of transport are expensive. As a student on a budget, I couldn't afford the 30 pounds (around 300 yuan) fare for a taxi. Even a bus was one pound and 20 pence (about 12 yuan) for a single ticket. I didn't need to travel this way anyway. I had Mabel-- my London bike.\n When I moved to Beijing, like every foreigner, I was delighted to discover I could take a cab for cheaper than a single journey on the subway. But something was wrong. I missed Mabel. That was when I met Mandarin Mabel also known as Mandy, my Beijing bike.\n In many ways, Beijing is made for: It is a flat, easy land compared with hilly London. The cycling city's north/south/east/west square structure is also easier to travel than London's unplanned, twisting streets.\n However, Beijing comes completely with its own dangers. The rules of the road are\nflexible. Bikes, cars, passers-by all float up and down ways in both directions.\n Compared with London's terrible cycle paths, in Beijing, every road has huge, wide cycle ways. But cars, taxis and motorbikes see no reason why they shouldn't use the cycle ways as a shortcut, and why they shouldn't announce you to get out of their way when they do.\n Beijing traffic is more good-natured. In London, the road is an active war. People shout, quarrel and beat on each other's windows. In Beijing zone, drivers never get actively angry. In fact, often they ignore cyclists. Obviously that means it's up to the cyclists to see them.\n Mandy is a tree Beijing bike. It is nearly broken, it makes loud noises every time you ride on it, and I have had to make several emergency repair stops for it.\n But cycling round Beijing on a sunny day is a joy. It is just me, Mandy and the city.\n\n<question>:\nWhat does the author think of cycling around Beijing?\n\n<options>:\nA The city's twisting streets make it hard for the rider to find the way.\nB Cars, taxis and motorbikes on the cycle lane pose a threat to cyclists.\nC With the flat land and wide cycle lanes, it's safer to cycle in Beijing than in London.\nD Cycling in Bejing is safe because of its flexible rules.\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>:\nTaxi, the underground, driving...in London these means of transport are expensive. As a student on a budget, I couldn't afford the 30 pounds (around 300 yuan) fare for a taxi. Even a bus was one pound and 20 pence (about 12 yuan) for a single ticket. I didn't need to travel this way anyway. I had Mabel-- my London bike.\n When I moved to Beijing, like every foreigner, I was delighted to discover I could take a cab for cheaper than a single journey on the subway. But something was wrong. I missed Mabel. That was when I met Mandarin Mabel also known as Mandy, my Beijing bike.\n In many ways, Beijing is made for: It is a flat, easy land compared with hilly London. The cycling city's north/south/east/west square structure is also easier to travel than London's unplanned, twisting streets.\n However, Beijing comes completely with its own dangers. The rules of the road are\nflexible. Bikes, cars, passers-by all float up and down ways in both directions.\n Compared with London's terrible cycle paths, in Beijing, every road has huge, wide cycle ways. But cars, taxis and motorbikes see no reason why they shouldn't use the cycle ways as a shortcut, and why they shouldn't announce you to get out of their way when they do.\n Beijing traffic is more good-natured. In London, the road is an active war. People shout, quarrel and beat on each other's windows. In Beijing zone, drivers never get actively angry. In fact, often they ignore cyclists. Obviously that means it's up to the cyclists to see them.\n Mandy is a tree Beijing bike. It is nearly broken, it makes loud noises every time you ride on it, and I have had to make several emergency repair stops for it.\n But cycling round Beijing on a sunny day is a joy. It is just me, Mandy and the city.\n\n<question>:\nWhat can we infer from the article?\n\n<options>:\nA In the author's view, Beijing drivers drive more safely.\nB In London, cars, taxis and motorbikes are allowed to use the cycle paths.\nC People in London follow the traffic rules more closely than those in Beijing.\nD Mandy breaks down so easily that it makes the author miss her London bike Mabel.\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>:\nTaxi, the underground, driving...in London these means of transport are expensive. As a student on a budget, I couldn't afford the 30 pounds (around 300 yuan) fare for a taxi. Even a bus was one pound and 20 pence (about 12 yuan) for a single ticket. I didn't need to travel this way anyway. I had Mabel-- my London bike.\n When I moved to Beijing, like every foreigner, I was delighted to discover I could take a cab for cheaper than a single journey on the subway. But something was wrong. I missed Mabel. That was when I met Mandarin Mabel also known as Mandy, my Beijing bike.\n In many ways, Beijing is made for: It is a flat, easy land compared with hilly London. The cycling city's north/south/east/west square structure is also easier to travel than London's unplanned, twisting streets.\n However, Beijing comes completely with its own dangers. The rules of the road are\nflexible. Bikes, cars, passers-by all float up and down ways in both directions.\n Compared with London's terrible cycle paths, in Beijing, every road has huge, wide cycle ways. But cars, taxis and motorbikes see no reason why they shouldn't use the cycle ways as a shortcut, and why they shouldn't announce you to get out of their way when they do.\n Beijing traffic is more good-natured. In London, the road is an active war. People shout, quarrel and beat on each other's windows. In Beijing zone, drivers never get actively angry. In fact, often they ignore cyclists. Obviously that means it's up to the cyclists to see them.\n Mandy is a tree Beijing bike. It is nearly broken, it makes loud noises every time you ride on it, and I have had to make several emergency repair stops for it.\n But cycling round Beijing on a sunny day is a joy. It is just me, Mandy and the city.\n\n<question>:\nThe reason why drivers in Beijing seldom get angry is that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA the cycle ways are fiat\nB they care little about cyclists\nC they can even drive on the cycle ways\nD people in Beijing don't often ride bikes\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>:\nTaxi, the underground, driving...in London these means of transport are expensive. As a student on a budget, I couldn't afford the 30 pounds (around 300 yuan) fare for a taxi. Even a bus was one pound and 20 pence (about 12 yuan) for a single ticket. I didn't need to travel this way anyway. I had Mabel-- my London bike.\n When I moved to Beijing, like every foreigner, I was delighted to discover I could take a cab for cheaper than a single journey on the subway. But something was wrong. I missed Mabel. That was when I met Mandarin Mabel also known as Mandy, my Beijing bike.\n In many ways, Beijing is made for: It is a flat, easy land compared with hilly London. The cycling city's north/south/east/west square structure is also easier to travel than London's unplanned, twisting streets.\n However, Beijing comes completely with its own dangers. The rules of the road are\nflexible. Bikes, cars, passers-by all float up and down ways in both directions.\n Compared with London's terrible cycle paths, in Beijing, every road has huge, wide cycle ways. But cars, taxis and motorbikes see no reason why they shouldn't use the cycle ways as a shortcut, and why they shouldn't announce you to get out of their way when they do.\n Beijing traffic is more good-natured. In London, the road is an active war. People shout, quarrel and beat on each other's windows. In Beijing zone, drivers never get actively angry. In fact, often they ignore cyclists. Obviously that means it's up to the cyclists to see them.\n Mandy is a tree Beijing bike. It is nearly broken, it makes loud noises every time you ride on it, and I have had to make several emergency repair stops for it.\n But cycling round Beijing on a sunny day is a joy. It is just me, Mandy and the city.\n\n<question>:\nWhat does the article mainly talk about?\n\n<options>:\nA To tell us what makes the author love cycling.\nB To compare cycling in Beijing with that in London.\nC To introduce the differences between Mabel and Mandy.\nD To explain why Beijing is made for cycling.\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>:\nAccording to some surveys, there are at least 87 languages that are completely _ now. What's worse, while there are around 6,000 or 7,000 languages spoken around the world today, researchers estimate that fifty percent of those languages will not survive the turn of the century.\nGoogle, however, is determined to provide a safe place for some of these dying languages. Recently, the company started the Endangered Languages Project. It is an online archive that will use technology and media to protect endangered languages around the world. Google hopes the archive will allow people to do something for endangered languages by offering tools that will help create high-quality recordings of the last speakers of a language. \nThe site makes it possible for users to share research and video documents that will support endangered languages, as well as connect people who are working to protect specific languages. Languages on the site are put into different types, such as, \"at risk\", \"endangered\" and \"seriously endangered\". Navajo, a language spoken mainly in New Mexico today, is listed as \"at risk\", with about 120,000 speakers worldwide.\nIf the Endangered Languages Project works, it may not only help protect Navajo, but also help protect hundreds of other languages. And while these languages may never become the language of international business, making sure that they don't disappear is important -- to protect out cultural heritage and to provide us with valuable information that can help us to better understand ourselves.\n\n<question>:\nGoogle started the Endangered Languages Project in order to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA connect people who speak the endangered language\nB provide a safe place for some of the international languages\nC offer tools that will help create high-quality recordings of the last speakers of a language\nD make it impossible for users to share some documents that support endangered languages\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>:\nAccording to some surveys, there are at least 87 languages that are completely _ now. What's worse, while there are around 6,000 or 7,000 languages spoken around the world today, researchers estimate that fifty percent of those languages will not survive the turn of the century.\nGoogle, however, is determined to provide a safe place for some of these dying languages. Recently, the company started the Endangered Languages Project. It is an online archive that will use technology and media to protect endangered languages around the world. Google hopes the archive will allow people to do something for endangered languages by offering tools that will help create high-quality recordings of the last speakers of a language. \nThe site makes it possible for users to share research and video documents that will support endangered languages, as well as connect people who are working to protect specific languages. Languages on the site are put into different types, such as, \"at risk\", \"endangered\" and \"seriously endangered\". Navajo, a language spoken mainly in New Mexico today, is listed as \"at risk\", with about 120,000 speakers worldwide.\nIf the Endangered Languages Project works, it may not only help protect Navajo, but also help protect hundreds of other languages. And while these languages may never become the language of international business, making sure that they don't disappear is important -- to protect out cultural heritage and to provide us with valuable information that can help us to better understand ourselves.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the best title of the text?\n\n<options>:\nA Recovering disappeared languages.\nB Archives for all the languages.\nC Research on endangered languages.\nD Project to protect endangered languages.\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 way people in the US travel to and from work has changed a lot in the last fifty years.\n Before the Second World War, most people lived in the town or the city where they worked.\n Almost everyone either walked to work or used a good inexpensive transportation system Many of\n these systems were electrified and ran on tracks, so they used very little energy.\n After 1945, the US government built many new roads and highways. People moved farther\nand farther form the cities where they worked because they could drive their cars on these new\n roads from their suburban homes to work in the city. Some of the big car makers also bought the\n electrified transportation systems and destroyed them. As people stopped using public\n transporation , cities spent less money fixing old buses and trains or buying new ones. Public\n transportation got worse and worse.\n In the late 1960s, people found out that the increase in the use of cars led to many\n problems. There were always too many cars for the highway system, and terrible traffic problems\n developed. People were spending hours in traffic jams getting to and from work every day. In\n addition, the air in many cities became dirty because of pollution from millions of cars, and many\n people died in traffic accidents. As people began to get worried about how the use of cars was\n hurting the environment, cities began to spend more money on public transportation again, so\n fewer people would have to drive cars.\n When gas became very expensive in the mid-1970s, the number of people taking public\ntransportation began to increase .It's terribly expensive to build new public transportation systems.\nso it's very difficult to make big changes in the way people travel .However ,an increase in the\nuse of public transportation has begun.\n\n<question>:\nWhy did some car companies buy and destroy public transportation systems?\n\n<options>:\nA The system were slower than cars.\nB The systems were too old to be fixed.\nC They were trying to build better ones.\nD They wanted to sell more of their products.\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 way people in the US travel to and from work has changed a lot in the last fifty years.\n Before the Second World War, most people lived in the town or the city where they worked.\n Almost everyone either walked to work or used a good inexpensive transportation system Many of\n these systems were electrified and ran on tracks, so they used very little energy.\n After 1945, the US government built many new roads and highways. People moved farther\nand farther form the cities where they worked because they could drive their cars on these new\n roads from their suburban homes to work in the city. Some of the big car makers also bought the\n electrified transportation systems and destroyed them. As people stopped using public\n transporation , cities spent less money fixing old buses and trains or buying new ones. Public\n transportation got worse and worse.\n In the late 1960s, people found out that the increase in the use of cars led to many\n problems. There were always too many cars for the highway system, and terrible traffic problems\n developed. People were spending hours in traffic jams getting to and from work every day. In\n addition, the air in many cities became dirty because of pollution from millions of cars, and many\n people died in traffic accidents. As people began to get worried about how the use of cars was\n hurting the environment, cities began to spend more money on public transportation again, so\n fewer people would have to drive cars.\n When gas became very expensive in the mid-1970s, the number of people taking public\ntransportation began to increase .It's terribly expensive to build new public transportation systems.\nso it's very difficult to make big changes in the way people travel .However ,an increase in the\nuse of public transportation has begun.\n\n<question>:\nWhy did cities begin to spend more money on public transportation in the late 1960s?\n\n<options>:\nA To change people's way of traveling.\nB To improve the living conditions.\nC To build a new transportation system.\nD To control the increasing number o cars.\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 way people in the US travel to and from work has changed a lot in the last fifty years.\n Before the Second World War, most people lived in the town or the city where they worked.\n Almost everyone either walked to work or used a good inexpensive transportation system Many of\n these systems were electrified and ran on tracks, so they used very little energy.\n After 1945, the US government built many new roads and highways. People moved farther\nand farther form the cities where they worked because they could drive their cars on these new\n roads from their suburban homes to work in the city. Some of the big car makers also bought the\n electrified transportation systems and destroyed them. As people stopped using public\n transporation , cities spent less money fixing old buses and trains or buying new ones. Public\n transportation got worse and worse.\n In the late 1960s, people found out that the increase in the use of cars led to many\n problems. There were always too many cars for the highway system, and terrible traffic problems\n developed. People were spending hours in traffic jams getting to and from work every day. In\n addition, the air in many cities became dirty because of pollution from millions of cars, and many\n people died in traffic accidents. As people began to get worried about how the use of cars was\n hurting the environment, cities began to spend more money on public transportation again, so\n fewer people would have to drive cars.\n When gas became very expensive in the mid-1970s, the number of people taking public\ntransportation began to increase .It's terribly expensive to build new public transportation systems.\nso it's very difficult to make big changes in the way people travel .However ,an increase in the\nuse of public transportation has begun.\n\n<question>:\nIt can be inferred from the passage that the author seems to favor _ .\n\n<options>:\nA gas cars\nB busses and trains\nC bicycles\nD electric cars\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nOne thing the tour books don't tell you about London is that 2,000 of its residents are foxes. They ran away from the city about centuries ago after developers and pollution moved in. But now that the environment is cleaner, the foxes have come home, one of the many wild animals that have moved into urban areas around the world.\n\"The number and variety of wild animals in urban areas is increasing,\" says Gomer Jones, president of the National Institute for Urban Wildlife, in Columbia, Maryland. A survey of the wildlife in New York's Central Park last year _ the species of mammals, including muskrats, shrews and flying squirrels. A similar survey conducted in the 1890s counted only five species. One of the country's largest populations of raccoons now lives in Washington D.C., and moose are regularly seen wandering into Maine towns. Peregrine falcons dive from the window ledges of buildings in the largest U.S. cities to prey on pigeons.\nSeveral changes have brought wild animals to the cities. Foremost is that air and water quality in many cities has improved as a result of the 1970s pollution-control efforts. Meanwhile, rural areas have been built up, leaving many animals on the edges of suburbs. In addition, urban wildlife refuges have been created. The Greater London Council last year spentPS750,000 to buy land and build 10 permanent wildlife refuges in the city. Over 1,000 volunteers have donated money and cleared rubble from derelict lots. One evening last year a fox was seen on Westminster Bridge looking up at Big Ben.\nFor peregrine falcons, cities are actually safer than rural cliff dwellings . By 1970 the birds had died out east of the Mississippi because the DDT had made their eggs too thin to support life. That year, scientist Tom Cade of Cornell University began raising the birds for release in cities, for cities afforded abundant food.\nCities can attract wild animals without turning them harmful. The trick is to create habitats where they can be self-sufficient but still be seen and appreciated. Such habitats can even be functional. In San Francisco, the local government is testing different kinds of rainwater control basins to see not only which ones retain the cleanest water but which will attract the most birds.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is NOT a reason that wildlife is returning to the cities?\n\n<options>:\nA Food is plentiful in the cities.\nB Wildlife is appreciated in the cities.\nC Wildlife refuges have been built in the cities\nD Air and water quality has improved in the cities\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nOne thing the tour books don't tell you about London is that 2,000 of its residents are foxes. They ran away from the city about centuries ago after developers and pollution moved in. But now that the environment is cleaner, the foxes have come home, one of the many wild animals that have moved into urban areas around the world.\n\"The number and variety of wild animals in urban areas is increasing,\" says Gomer Jones, president of the National Institute for Urban Wildlife, in Columbia, Maryland. A survey of the wildlife in New York's Central Park last year _ the species of mammals, including muskrats, shrews and flying squirrels. A similar survey conducted in the 1890s counted only five species. One of the country's largest populations of raccoons now lives in Washington D.C., and moose are regularly seen wandering into Maine towns. Peregrine falcons dive from the window ledges of buildings in the largest U.S. cities to prey on pigeons.\nSeveral changes have brought wild animals to the cities. Foremost is that air and water quality in many cities has improved as a result of the 1970s pollution-control efforts. Meanwhile, rural areas have been built up, leaving many animals on the edges of suburbs. In addition, urban wildlife refuges have been created. The Greater London Council last year spentPS750,000 to buy land and build 10 permanent wildlife refuges in the city. Over 1,000 volunteers have donated money and cleared rubble from derelict lots. One evening last year a fox was seen on Westminster Bridge looking up at Big Ben.\nFor peregrine falcons, cities are actually safer than rural cliff dwellings . By 1970 the birds had died out east of the Mississippi because the DDT had made their eggs too thin to support life. That year, scientist Tom Cade of Cornell University began raising the birds for release in cities, for cities afforded abundant food.\nCities can attract wild animals without turning them harmful. The trick is to create habitats where they can be self-sufficient but still be seen and appreciated. Such habitats can even be functional. In San Francisco, the local government is testing different kinds of rainwater control basins to see not only which ones retain the cleanest water but which will attract the most birds.\n\n<question>:\nIt can be inferred from the passage that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA Londoners are putting more and more wild animals into their zoos.\nB Londoners are happy to see wild animals return to their city\nC Londoners are trying to move wild animals back to the countryside\nD Londoners have welcomed the wild birds, but found foxes a problem\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nOne thing the tour books don't tell you about London is that 2,000 of its residents are foxes. They ran away from the city about centuries ago after developers and pollution moved in. But now that the environment is cleaner, the foxes have come home, one of the many wild animals that have moved into urban areas around the world.\n\"The number and variety of wild animals in urban areas is increasing,\" says Gomer Jones, president of the National Institute for Urban Wildlife, in Columbia, Maryland. A survey of the wildlife in New York's Central Park last year _ the species of mammals, including muskrats, shrews and flying squirrels. A similar survey conducted in the 1890s counted only five species. One of the country's largest populations of raccoons now lives in Washington D.C., and moose are regularly seen wandering into Maine towns. Peregrine falcons dive from the window ledges of buildings in the largest U.S. cities to prey on pigeons.\nSeveral changes have brought wild animals to the cities. Foremost is that air and water quality in many cities has improved as a result of the 1970s pollution-control efforts. Meanwhile, rural areas have been built up, leaving many animals on the edges of suburbs. In addition, urban wildlife refuges have been created. The Greater London Council last year spentPS750,000 to buy land and build 10 permanent wildlife refuges in the city. Over 1,000 volunteers have donated money and cleared rubble from derelict lots. One evening last year a fox was seen on Westminster Bridge looking up at Big Ben.\nFor peregrine falcons, cities are actually safer than rural cliff dwellings . By 1970 the birds had died out east of the Mississippi because the DDT had made their eggs too thin to support life. That year, scientist Tom Cade of Cornell University began raising the birds for release in cities, for cities afforded abundant food.\nCities can attract wild animals without turning them harmful. The trick is to create habitats where they can be self-sufficient but still be seen and appreciated. Such habitats can even be functional. In San Francisco, the local government is testing different kinds of rainwater control basins to see not only which ones retain the cleanest water but which will attract the most birds.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the passage mainly about?\n\n<options>:\nA Wildlife returning to large cities\nB Foxes returning to London\nC Wild animals living in zoos\nD A survey of wildlife in New York\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 Taxi & Limousine Committee agreed Wednesday to carry out a 30-cent extra charge on every city taxi fare -- part of a historic plan to make half the city's yellow cabs wheelchair-accessible.\nThe 30-cent extra charge will be assessed starting next January on all metered \n yellow and green cab fares. The money will be put in a fund to help yellow cab owners make their vehicles wheelchair-accessible.\nOnly about 400 of the more than 13,000 yellow cabs now on city streets can accommodate wheelchairs. Hopefully, that number will rise to more than 7,500 by 2020.\nMayor de Blasio in the city Washington proposed the 30-cent charge to support the upgrades.\nConsequently, disabled New Yorkers said the addition of more accessible cabs would be life-changing.\n\"We can't go anywhere more conveniently,\" said Jean Ryan of Brooklyn, who uses a wheelchair.\nFor the birth of her grandson, she had to wheel a mile and a half in a snowstorm to get to the hospital, she said.\nRonnie Raymond of Manhattan wept as she described spending \"hours trying to get somewhere that takes everybody else 20 minutes.\"\nSome supporters for the disabled said more was needed to be done.\n\"I dream of a world where it's 100% accessible and we have cabs just like anyone else,\" said Jason DaSilva, a Brooklyn filmmaker who suffers from multiple sclerosis and uses a wheelchair.\nIt's particularly important because the city's subway system is ly inaccessible to wheelchair riders.\nSome other cities, including London, with its famous black cabs, require that all its taxis be fully accessible.\nSome citizens expressed sympathy for the wheelchair-using riders, many of whom carried neon signs that read \"Taxi\" next to a wheelchair symbol.\n\"The goal of this committee should be 100% accessibility -- and I hope sooner rather than later,\" said Frank Carone from the Taxi & Limousine Committee.\n\n<question>:\nFor what purpose will a 30-cent extra charge be applied on every city taxi fare?\n\n<options>:\nA To found a Taxi & Limousine Committee on Wednesday.\nB To encourage the locals to use wheelchairs properly.\nC To help the disabled with wheelchairs take a taxi conveniently.\nD To attract more tourists to use wheelchairs to get around.\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 Taxi & Limousine Committee agreed Wednesday to carry out a 30-cent extra charge on every city taxi fare -- part of a historic plan to make half the city's yellow cabs wheelchair-accessible.\nThe 30-cent extra charge will be assessed starting next January on all metered \n yellow and green cab fares. The money will be put in a fund to help yellow cab owners make their vehicles wheelchair-accessible.\nOnly about 400 of the more than 13,000 yellow cabs now on city streets can accommodate wheelchairs. Hopefully, that number will rise to more than 7,500 by 2020.\nMayor de Blasio in the city Washington proposed the 30-cent charge to support the upgrades.\nConsequently, disabled New Yorkers said the addition of more accessible cabs would be life-changing.\n\"We can't go anywhere more conveniently,\" said Jean Ryan of Brooklyn, who uses a wheelchair.\nFor the birth of her grandson, she had to wheel a mile and a half in a snowstorm to get to the hospital, she said.\nRonnie Raymond of Manhattan wept as she described spending \"hours trying to get somewhere that takes everybody else 20 minutes.\"\nSome supporters for the disabled said more was needed to be done.\n\"I dream of a world where it's 100% accessible and we have cabs just like anyone else,\" said Jason DaSilva, a Brooklyn filmmaker who suffers from multiple sclerosis and uses a wheelchair.\nIt's particularly important because the city's subway system is ly inaccessible to wheelchair riders.\nSome other cities, including London, with its famous black cabs, require that all its taxis be fully accessible.\nSome citizens expressed sympathy for the wheelchair-using riders, many of whom carried neon signs that read \"Taxi\" next to a wheelchair symbol.\n\"The goal of this committee should be 100% accessibility -- and I hope sooner rather than later,\" said Frank Carone from the Taxi & Limousine Committee.\n\n<question>:\nWho was Jean Ryan in the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Mayor of Washington.\nB A wheelchair user.\nC A cab driver.\nD A taxi owner\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 Taxi & Limousine Committee agreed Wednesday to carry out a 30-cent extra charge on every city taxi fare -- part of a historic plan to make half the city's yellow cabs wheelchair-accessible.\nThe 30-cent extra charge will be assessed starting next January on all metered \n yellow and green cab fares. The money will be put in a fund to help yellow cab owners make their vehicles wheelchair-accessible.\nOnly about 400 of the more than 13,000 yellow cabs now on city streets can accommodate wheelchairs. Hopefully, that number will rise to more than 7,500 by 2020.\nMayor de Blasio in the city Washington proposed the 30-cent charge to support the upgrades.\nConsequently, disabled New Yorkers said the addition of more accessible cabs would be life-changing.\n\"We can't go anywhere more conveniently,\" said Jean Ryan of Brooklyn, who uses a wheelchair.\nFor the birth of her grandson, she had to wheel a mile and a half in a snowstorm to get to the hospital, she said.\nRonnie Raymond of Manhattan wept as she described spending \"hours trying to get somewhere that takes everybody else 20 minutes.\"\nSome supporters for the disabled said more was needed to be done.\n\"I dream of a world where it's 100% accessible and we have cabs just like anyone else,\" said Jason DaSilva, a Brooklyn filmmaker who suffers from multiple sclerosis and uses a wheelchair.\nIt's particularly important because the city's subway system is ly inaccessible to wheelchair riders.\nSome other cities, including London, with its famous black cabs, require that all its taxis be fully accessible.\nSome citizens expressed sympathy for the wheelchair-using riders, many of whom carried neon signs that read \"Taxi\" next to a wheelchair symbol.\n\"The goal of this committee should be 100% accessibility -- and I hope sooner rather than later,\" said Frank Carone from the Taxi & Limousine Committee.\n\n<question>:\nIt can be safely inferred from the passage that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA The 30-cent extra charge on every city taxi fare is already quite popular.\nB About 1300 yellow cabs now on city streets are accommodating wheelchairs.\nC Wheelchair riders are ly content with the city's subway system.\nD There is a long way to go before the plan can be applied successfully.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMany college-bound freshmen are worrying about more than just who their roommates will be this fall. They may also be nervous about the well-known fact that they are likely to gain weight this school year. Or will they? While many of us remember the extra weight that showed up right around the start of our college careers, we are not always clear on how much weight we realize gained or why.\nMany nutrition experts and psychologists think that it is the change in environment and the stress of a new beginning that cause the typical college freshmen to gain extra pounds. As students start a new stage of their lives, many eat to deal with the stress of change or loneliness. Often, college students are making meals or choosing foods independently for the first time in their lives. If they live in the college dormitory, they have a wide variety of foods to select from that may be higher in calories and fatter than the foods they consumed living at home. In addition, college social events usually center around food. I clearly remember sitting in my dorm cafeteria for two or three hours on a Saturday morning socializing with my new friends. Instead of eating only one meal, we would start with breakfast, eat throughout the duration of our socializing, and finish with lunch. Food also makes an appearance after late-night parties, as part of a school day, or simply to break the monotony( ).\nSo will this year's typical freshmen really gain 15 pounds? According to a 2006 Tufts University study, students enrolling in college this fall will gain weight, but maybe not the assumed 15 pounds. Based on the students surveyed, the study found that men can expect to gain an average of 6 pounds and women an average of 4.5 pounds during the freshman year.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage, it is obvious that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA the foods the freshmen had at home may be healthier than those in the dorm cafeteria\nB to break the monotony, the students should start with breakfast, and finish with lunch\nC the students should eat to deal with the stress of change or loneliness in new situations\nD the boys may gain less pounds than the girls during the first year in the college\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMany college-bound freshmen are worrying about more than just who their roommates will be this fall. They may also be nervous about the well-known fact that they are likely to gain weight this school year. Or will they? While many of us remember the extra weight that showed up right around the start of our college careers, we are not always clear on how much weight we realize gained or why.\nMany nutrition experts and psychologists think that it is the change in environment and the stress of a new beginning that cause the typical college freshmen to gain extra pounds. As students start a new stage of their lives, many eat to deal with the stress of change or loneliness. Often, college students are making meals or choosing foods independently for the first time in their lives. If they live in the college dormitory, they have a wide variety of foods to select from that may be higher in calories and fatter than the foods they consumed living at home. In addition, college social events usually center around food. I clearly remember sitting in my dorm cafeteria for two or three hours on a Saturday morning socializing with my new friends. Instead of eating only one meal, we would start with breakfast, eat throughout the duration of our socializing, and finish with lunch. Food also makes an appearance after late-night parties, as part of a school day, or simply to break the monotony( ).\nSo will this year's typical freshmen really gain 15 pounds? According to a 2006 Tufts University study, students enrolling in college this fall will gain weight, but maybe not the assumed 15 pounds. Based on the students surveyed, the study found that men can expect to gain an average of 6 pounds and women an average of 4.5 pounds during the freshman year.\n\n<question>:\nNutrition experts and psychologists think that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA students should get used to the stress of change through foods they had at home\nB the new environment and the stress have something to do with the students' extra pounds\nC students should know in what way they gain so much weight\nD choosing foods independently can make people lose weight naturally\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMany college-bound freshmen are worrying about more than just who their roommates will be this fall. They may also be nervous about the well-known fact that they are likely to gain weight this school year. Or will they? While many of us remember the extra weight that showed up right around the start of our college careers, we are not always clear on how much weight we realize gained or why.\nMany nutrition experts and psychologists think that it is the change in environment and the stress of a new beginning that cause the typical college freshmen to gain extra pounds. As students start a new stage of their lives, many eat to deal with the stress of change or loneliness. Often, college students are making meals or choosing foods independently for the first time in their lives. If they live in the college dormitory, they have a wide variety of foods to select from that may be higher in calories and fatter than the foods they consumed living at home. In addition, college social events usually center around food. I clearly remember sitting in my dorm cafeteria for two or three hours on a Saturday morning socializing with my new friends. Instead of eating only one meal, we would start with breakfast, eat throughout the duration of our socializing, and finish with lunch. Food also makes an appearance after late-night parties, as part of a school day, or simply to break the monotony( ).\nSo will this year's typical freshmen really gain 15 pounds? According to a 2006 Tufts University study, students enrolling in college this fall will gain weight, but maybe not the assumed 15 pounds. Based on the students surveyed, the study found that men can expect to gain an average of 6 pounds and women an average of 4.5 pounds during the freshman year.\n\n<question>:\nFrom the writer's experience, the writer thinks that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA foods in the dorm cafeteria are all higher in calories and fatter\nB the best way to break the monotony is through breakfast, lunch and supper\nC students in college will gain an average of about 5.25 pounds every fall\nD social events in the college are usually celebrated around food\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nA handsome middle-age man walked quietly into the cafe and sat down. Before he ordered, he couldn't help but noticed a group of younger men at the table next to him. It was obvious they were making fun of something about him and it isn't until he remembered he was wearing a small pink - on the lapel of his suit that he became aware of what joke was all about.\nThe man pretend not to notice it, but the whisper and laughter began to get to him. He looked one of the rude young men straight into the eye, placed his hand beneath the ribbon and asked. \"This?\"\nWith that the young men all began to laugh out loud. The man he spoke to said, \"Hey, sorry, man, but we were just commenting on how pretty your little pink ribbon looks against your blue jacket!\"\nThe middle-aged man calmly invited the joker to come to his table, and politely seated him. As uncomfortable as he was, the young guy had to, not really sure why. In a soft voice, the middle-aged man said,\" I wear this ribbon to bring awareness about breast cancer. I wear it in my mother's honor.\"\n\"Oh, sorry. She died of breast cancer?\"\n\"No, she didn't.\" \"She's alive and well. But her breasts nourished me as a baby, and were a soft testing place for my head when I was scared or lonely as a little boy. I' m very grateful for my mother's breasts, and her health.\"\n\"Umm.\" The young replied, \"Yeah.\"\n\"And I wear this ribbon to honor my life,\" the man continued.\n\"And she's okay, too0?\" the young guy asked.\n\"Oh, yes. She's fine. Her breasts have been a great source of loving pleasure for both of us, and with them she nurtured and nourished our daughter 23 years ago. I'm grateful for my wife's breasts, and her health.\"\n\"Uh, huh, and I guess you wear it to honor your daughter, also?\"\n\"No. it's too late to honor my daughter by wearing it now...\"\nShaken and ashamed, the young guy said, \"Oh, I'm so sorry, mister.\"\n\"So, in my daughter's memory, too, I proudly wear this little ribbon, which allows me the opportunity to enlighten others. And here...\" with this he reached in his pocket and handed the young man a little pink ribbon. The young guy looked at it, slowly raised his head and asked, \"...?\"\n\n<question>:\nThe young man joked about the middle-aged man's _ .\n\n<options>:\nA looks\nB ribbon\nC attitude\nD cloths\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 handsome middle-age man walked quietly into the cafe and sat down. Before he ordered, he couldn't help but noticed a group of younger men at the table next to him. It was obvious they were making fun of something about him and it isn't until he remembered he was wearing a small pink - on the lapel of his suit that he became aware of what joke was all about.\nThe man pretend not to notice it, but the whisper and laughter began to get to him. He looked one of the rude young men straight into the eye, placed his hand beneath the ribbon and asked. \"This?\"\nWith that the young men all began to laugh out loud. The man he spoke to said, \"Hey, sorry, man, but we were just commenting on how pretty your little pink ribbon looks against your blue jacket!\"\nThe middle-aged man calmly invited the joker to come to his table, and politely seated him. As uncomfortable as he was, the young guy had to, not really sure why. In a soft voice, the middle-aged man said,\" I wear this ribbon to bring awareness about breast cancer. I wear it in my mother's honor.\"\n\"Oh, sorry. She died of breast cancer?\"\n\"No, she didn't.\" \"She's alive and well. But her breasts nourished me as a baby, and were a soft testing place for my head when I was scared or lonely as a little boy. I' m very grateful for my mother's breasts, and her health.\"\n\"Umm.\" The young replied, \"Yeah.\"\n\"And I wear this ribbon to honor my life,\" the man continued.\n\"And she's okay, too0?\" the young guy asked.\n\"Oh, yes. She's fine. Her breasts have been a great source of loving pleasure for both of us, and with them she nurtured and nourished our daughter 23 years ago. I'm grateful for my wife's breasts, and her health.\"\n\"Uh, huh, and I guess you wear it to honor your daughter, also?\"\n\"No. it's too late to honor my daughter by wearing it now...\"\nShaken and ashamed, the young guy said, \"Oh, I'm so sorry, mister.\"\n\"So, in my daughter's memory, too, I proudly wear this little ribbon, which allows me the opportunity to enlighten others. And here...\" with this he reached in his pocket and handed the young man a little pink ribbon. The young guy looked at it, slowly raised his head and asked, \"...?\"\n\n<question>:\nWhat may have happened to the man's daughter?\n\n<options>:\nA She died of breast cancer.\nB She was ill with cancer\nC She had gone abroad.\nD She got married.\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 handsome middle-age man walked quietly into the cafe and sat down. Before he ordered, he couldn't help but noticed a group of younger men at the table next to him. It was obvious they were making fun of something about him and it isn't until he remembered he was wearing a small pink - on the lapel of his suit that he became aware of what joke was all about.\nThe man pretend not to notice it, but the whisper and laughter began to get to him. He looked one of the rude young men straight into the eye, placed his hand beneath the ribbon and asked. \"This?\"\nWith that the young men all began to laugh out loud. The man he spoke to said, \"Hey, sorry, man, but we were just commenting on how pretty your little pink ribbon looks against your blue jacket!\"\nThe middle-aged man calmly invited the joker to come to his table, and politely seated him. As uncomfortable as he was, the young guy had to, not really sure why. In a soft voice, the middle-aged man said,\" I wear this ribbon to bring awareness about breast cancer. I wear it in my mother's honor.\"\n\"Oh, sorry. She died of breast cancer?\"\n\"No, she didn't.\" \"She's alive and well. But her breasts nourished me as a baby, and were a soft testing place for my head when I was scared or lonely as a little boy. I' m very grateful for my mother's breasts, and her health.\"\n\"Umm.\" The young replied, \"Yeah.\"\n\"And I wear this ribbon to honor my life,\" the man continued.\n\"And she's okay, too0?\" the young guy asked.\n\"Oh, yes. She's fine. Her breasts have been a great source of loving pleasure for both of us, and with them she nurtured and nourished our daughter 23 years ago. I'm grateful for my wife's breasts, and her health.\"\n\"Uh, huh, and I guess you wear it to honor your daughter, also?\"\n\"No. it's too late to honor my daughter by wearing it now...\"\nShaken and ashamed, the young guy said, \"Oh, I'm so sorry, mister.\"\n\"So, in my daughter's memory, too, I proudly wear this little ribbon, which allows me the opportunity to enlighten others. And here...\" with this he reached in his pocket and handed the young man a little pink ribbon. The young guy looked at it, slowly raised his head and asked, \"...?\"\n\n<question>:\nWhat will the young man probably asked in the end of the story?\n\n<options>:\nA May I give it to my mother?\nB Can you help me out it on?\nC Will you please forgive me?\nD Shall we have some drink together?\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>:\nJean--Francois Millet (October 4,1814----January 20, 1875) was a French painter and one of the founder of the Barbizon School in rural France. Born of a peasant family, Millet was encouraged by his father to study art in Cherbourg, France. He can be categorized as part of the movement called \"naturalism\" . His understanding of the peasant' hard life was perfectly expressed in his choice of subject and natural preference for powerful but simple drawing and coloring.\nOne of the most well--known of Millet's paintings, The Gleaners(<<>> ),first came in a vertical composition painted in 1854,and then there came the horizontal version in 1856, which is now preserved in the Musee d'Orsay. It depicts women bending over in the fields to collect the leftover's from the harvest, and it is a monumental composition devoted to the working class.\nPreviously, servants were depicted in paintings as obedient to a noble or a king, and picking up what was left of the harvest was regarded as one of the lowest jobs in Millet;s times. However, Millet offered these women as the heroic focus of the picture. Besides, in the painting, light lights up the women's shoulders as they carry out their work. Behind them, the field that stretches into the distance is bathed in golden light, under a wide , magnificent sky. The forms of the three figures, standing against the lighter field, show balance and harmony.\n\n<question>:\nAs for the painting The Gleaners, _ .\n\n<options>:\nA it is originally a horizontal composition\nB it is based on the effort of Musee d'Orsay\nC it presents women in the field as the chief focus\nD it shows how women are stopped from working in the field\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>:\nJean--Francois Millet (October 4,1814----January 20, 1875) was a French painter and one of the founder of the Barbizon School in rural France. Born of a peasant family, Millet was encouraged by his father to study art in Cherbourg, France. He can be categorized as part of the movement called \"naturalism\" . His understanding of the peasant' hard life was perfectly expressed in his choice of subject and natural preference for powerful but simple drawing and coloring.\nOne of the most well--known of Millet's paintings, The Gleaners(<<>> ),first came in a vertical composition painted in 1854,and then there came the horizontal version in 1856, which is now preserved in the Musee d'Orsay. It depicts women bending over in the fields to collect the leftover's from the harvest, and it is a monumental composition devoted to the working class.\nPreviously, servants were depicted in paintings as obedient to a noble or a king, and picking up what was left of the harvest was regarded as one of the lowest jobs in Millet;s times. However, Millet offered these women as the heroic focus of the picture. Besides, in the painting, light lights up the women's shoulders as they carry out their work. Behind them, the field that stretches into the distance is bathed in golden light, under a wide , magnificent sky. The forms of the three figures, standing against the lighter field, show balance and harmony.\n\n<question>:\nIn the painting, the viewer can appreciate Millet's _ ..\n\n<options>:\nA crazy interest in blue color\nB strong focus on the city life\nC absolute respect for the king\nD particular choice of main characters\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>:\nEmotional intelligence, or EQ, is the ability to read and understand emotions in ourselves and others. It is said that emotional intelligence makes up 80 percent of one's success.\nEver since the 1995 publication of US writer Daniel Goleman's best-seller, Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ, EQ has been seen by leaders and educators as the solution to many social problems. In some Western countries such as the US, emotional intelligence is now taught widely in secondary, business and medical schools.\nEQ is important. But our enthusiasm for it has hidden a dark side, says a recent article in The Atlantic.\nRecent research and studies show that as people improve their emotional skills, they become better at manipulating others. When someone knows what others are feeling, they can motivate them to act against their own best interests.\nDoes this remind you of those \"managers\" at pyramid scheme companies? Hundreds of thousands of otherwise cautious and rational people have been brainwashed by their impassioned speeches and become bankrupt as a result.\nSocial scientists have begun to document this dark side of emotional intelligence. A study by the University of Cambridge found that when a leader gave an inspiring speech filled with emotion, the audience was less likely to look over the message and remembered less of the content.\nResearchers call this the \"awestruck effect\" , but it may just as easily be described as the dumbstruck effect, says The Atlantic article. Leaders who master emotions can rob us of our ability to reason. If they have self-serving motives, or their values are out of step with our own, emotional intelligence becomes a weapon of manipulation and the results can be destroyed.\nAnother recent study from Kyoto University shows that people with high interpersonal EQ influence others' emotions based on their own goals.\n _ According to them, emotional intelligence helps people disguise one set of emotions while expressing another for personal gain. Emotionally intelligent people \"intentionally shape their emotions to leave favorable impressions of themselves\", Kilduff's team writes in the journal Research in Organizational Behavior.\nIt seems that to better understand the dark side of EQ, we need to look no further than Shakespeare's Macbeth or its modern adaption on TV: House of Cards.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following statements about EQ is NOT true according to the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Many westerners have a good knowledge of EQ.\nB EQ plays an important role in solving social problems.\nC EQ can help you read and understand emotions in yourself and others.\nD If a person has a high level of EQ, he will surely succeed in everything.\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>:\nMy husband and I both work from home.We have four children, so the times when I am alone in the house are few and far between.Like many work-at-home moms, when I do get a chance to be by myself ,I do something, whether it's related to my career or taking care of the household chores . \n One Thursday,things really came to a head.My husband was heading out to the gym,just thinking that I had nothing to do but watch the twins.My older boys were making plans with their friends without bothering me and they were expecting me to drive them there.The twins,being young,wanted my undivided attention.Even my customers seemed to be demanding that day.They sounded not satisfied with the products and wanted to cut down the prices more.Nobody bothered to ask if I might have plans of my own.But the truth was, I seldom did have any plans for myself, and everyone knew it. I always put their needs before my own.They took advantage of that.\n The next day,when the kids were at school, I headed for the movie theater--alone.I'd never been to the movies alone before.Would I look pitiful going to the theater by myself? Was I being silly by seeing a movie when so much work awaited me at home? I forced myself to take back these thoughts.And then I walked into the theater with my head held high and enjoyed every minute of the movie.For a couple of hours, I was nobody's wife or mother.I was just myself.\n From that point on,I decided that Fridays would be mine,at least for a couple of hours.Some Fridays, I head for the beach with a good book.Other Fridays, I go shopping.I really look forward to my Fridays after a long week of caring for my family.\n By forcing myself to slow down and put the needs of my family out of my mind, I feel closer to myself.I'm not completely responsible for caring for my family.I don't need to do it all myself. I just need to remember to spare some time to be with myself.\n\n<question>:\nHow did the writer feel before she entered the cinema?\n\n<options>:\nA Relaxed.\nB A little excited.\nC Hopeful.\nD A little worried.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIn the old days, children were familiar with birth and death as part of life. This is perhaps the first generation of American youngsters who have never been close by during the birth of a baby and have never experienced the death of a family member.\nNowadays when people grow old, we often send them to nursing homes. When they get sick, we send them to a hospital, where children are forbidden to visit terminally ill patients - even when those patients are their parents. This deprives the dying patient of significant family members during the last few days of his and it deprives the children of an experience of death, which is an important learning experience.\nSome of my colleagues and I once interviewed and followed about 500 terminally ill patients in order to find out what they could teach us and how we could be of more benefit, not just to them but to the members of their families as well. We were most impressed by the fact that even those patients who were not told of their serious illness were aware of its possible result.\nIt is important for family members, and doctors and nurses to understand these patients' communications in order to truly understand their needs, fears and fantasies. Most of our patients welcomed another human being with whom they could talk openly, honestly, and frankly about their trouble. Many of them shared with us their great need to be informed, to be kept up-to-date on their medical condition and to be told when the end was near. We found out that patients who had been dealt with openly and frankly were better able to deal with the coming of death and finally to reach a true stage of acceptance prior to death.\n\n<question>:\nThe elders in America today _ .\n\n<options>:\nA were often absent when a family member was born or dying\nB were quite unfamiliar with birth and death\nC usually saw the birth or death of a family member\nD had often experienced the fear of death as part of 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>:\nIn the old days, children were familiar with birth and death as part of life. This is perhaps the first generation of American youngsters who have never been close by during the birth of a baby and have never experienced the death of a family member.\nNowadays when people grow old, we often send them to nursing homes. When they get sick, we send them to a hospital, where children are forbidden to visit terminally ill patients - even when those patients are their parents. This deprives the dying patient of significant family members during the last few days of his and it deprives the children of an experience of death, which is an important learning experience.\nSome of my colleagues and I once interviewed and followed about 500 terminally ill patients in order to find out what they could teach us and how we could be of more benefit, not just to them but to the members of their families as well. We were most impressed by the fact that even those patients who were not told of their serious illness were aware of its possible result.\nIt is important for family members, and doctors and nurses to understand these patients' communications in order to truly understand their needs, fears and fantasies. Most of our patients welcomed another human being with whom they could talk openly, honestly, and frankly about their trouble. Many of them shared with us their great need to be informed, to be kept up-to-date on their medical condition and to be told when the end was near. We found out that patients who had been dealt with openly and frankly were better able to deal with the coming of death and finally to reach a true stage of acceptance prior to death.\n\n<question>:\nFive hundred terminally ill patients were interviewed with the main purpose of _ .\n\n<options>:\nA observing how they reacted to the crisis of death\nB helping them and their families overcome the fear of death\nC finding out their attitude towards the coming of death\nD learning how to best help them and their families\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIn the old days, children were familiar with birth and death as part of life. This is perhaps the first generation of American youngsters who have never been close by during the birth of a baby and have never experienced the death of a family member.\nNowadays when people grow old, we often send them to nursing homes. When they get sick, we send them to a hospital, where children are forbidden to visit terminally ill patients - even when those patients are their parents. This deprives the dying patient of significant family members during the last few days of his and it deprives the children of an experience of death, which is an important learning experience.\nSome of my colleagues and I once interviewed and followed about 500 terminally ill patients in order to find out what they could teach us and how we could be of more benefit, not just to them but to the members of their families as well. We were most impressed by the fact that even those patients who were not told of their serious illness were aware of its possible result.\nIt is important for family members, and doctors and nurses to understand these patients' communications in order to truly understand their needs, fears and fantasies. Most of our patients welcomed another human being with whom they could talk openly, honestly, and frankly about their trouble. Many of them shared with us their great need to be informed, to be kept up-to-date on their medical condition and to be told when the end was near. We found out that patients who had been dealt with openly and frankly were better able to deal with the coming of death and finally to reach a true stage of acceptance prior to death.\n\n<question>:\nWhat may be concluded from the text?\n\n<options>:\nA Dying patients are afraid of being told of the coming of death.\nB Most doctors and nurses understand what dying patients need.\nC Dying patients should be truthfully informed of their condition.\nD Most patients are unable to accept death until it can't be avoided.\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>:\nShopping is not as simple as you may think! There are all sorts of tricks at play each time we reach out for that particular brand of product on the shelf.\nColouring, for example, varies according to what the producers are trying to sell. Health foods are packaged in greens, yellows or browns because we think of these as healthy colours. Ice cream packets are often blue and expensive goods, like chocolates, are gold or silver.\nWhen some kind of pain killer was brought out recently, researchers found that _ because they made the product look weak and ineffective. Eventually, it came on the market in a dark blue and white package--blue because we think of it as safe, and white as calm.\nThe size of a product can attract a shopper. But quite often a bottle doesn't contain as much as it appears to.\nIt is believed that the better-known companies spend, on average, 70 percent of the total cost of the product itself on packaging!\nThe most successful producers know that it's not enough to have a good product. The founder of Pears soap, who for 25 years has used pretty little girls to promote their goods, came to the conclusion: \"Any fool can make soap, but it takes a genius to sell it.\"\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following may trick a shopper into buying a product according to the text?\n\n<options>:\nA The cost of its package.\nB The price of the product.\nC The colour of its package.\nD The brand name of the 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>:\nShopping is not as simple as you may think! There are all sorts of tricks at play each time we reach out for that particular brand of product on the shelf.\nColouring, for example, varies according to what the producers are trying to sell. Health foods are packaged in greens, yellows or browns because we think of these as healthy colours. Ice cream packets are often blue and expensive goods, like chocolates, are gold or silver.\nWhen some kind of pain killer was brought out recently, researchers found that _ because they made the product look weak and ineffective. Eventually, it came on the market in a dark blue and white package--blue because we think of it as safe, and white as calm.\nThe size of a product can attract a shopper. But quite often a bottle doesn't contain as much as it appears to.\nIt is believed that the better-known companies spend, on average, 70 percent of the total cost of the product itself on packaging!\nThe most successful producers know that it's not enough to have a good product. The founder of Pears soap, who for 25 years has used pretty little girls to promote their goods, came to the conclusion: \"Any fool can make soap, but it takes a genius to sell it.\"\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage, we know that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA making soap is so easy that any fool in the world can make it.\nB greens, yellows or silver are considered to be healthy colours.\nC 25 years ago, the founder of Pears soap was a pretty girl herself.\nD the size of a product can have an effect on the shoppers.\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>:\nShopping is not as simple as you may think! There are all sorts of tricks at play each time we reach out for that particular brand of product on the shelf.\nColouring, for example, varies according to what the producers are trying to sell. Health foods are packaged in greens, yellows or browns because we think of these as healthy colours. Ice cream packets are often blue and expensive goods, like chocolates, are gold or silver.\nWhen some kind of pain killer was brought out recently, researchers found that _ because they made the product look weak and ineffective. Eventually, it came on the market in a dark blue and white package--blue because we think of it as safe, and white as calm.\nThe size of a product can attract a shopper. But quite often a bottle doesn't contain as much as it appears to.\nIt is believed that the better-known companies spend, on average, 70 percent of the total cost of the product itself on packaging!\nThe most successful producers know that it's not enough to have a good product. The founder of Pears soap, who for 25 years has used pretty little girls to promote their goods, came to the conclusion: \"Any fool can make soap, but it takes a genius to sell it.\"\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following would be the best title for this text?\n\n<options>:\nA Choice of Good Products\nB Disadvantages of Products\nC Effect of Packaging on Shopping\nD Brand Names and Shopping Tricks\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>:\nPlants that live in the rainforest have adapted in amazing ways to several very difficult conditions. This means that the plant has changed something in its \"body\" or \"habits\" to make it easier to survive in difficult conditions. There are several conditions they have had to adapted to. First, the soil of the forest floor is shallow. Also, the soil of the rainforest is not very rich, or easy to grow in. Next is the problem of very heavy rain which continues over a large part of the year. Finally, many plants of the rainforest are food for animals that live there.\nThe biggest problem that rainforest plants have to adapt to is the lack of sunlight in the rainforest's lower levels. Plants have adapted to this problem in several ways. Many plants have very large leaves. The large leaf is helpful because it has a bigger surface area. The bigger surface area a leaf has, the more sunlight it can absorb. The canopy trees adapt by growing to be 100 feet tall so that their leaves can grab all available sunlight. Other plants called lianas have adapted by rooting themselves in the soil of the forest floor and growing up the trees until they reach the canopy layer. Still other plants, such as epiphytes, have adapted by growing directly on the trees' trunks and branches in the canopy and understory layers of the rainforest.\nAn adaptation to the large amounts of rainfall that many rainforest plants have is called \"drip tips\". Their leaves are tapered to a sharp point at the end. This allows water to run off the leaf quickly. There are many other adaptations that rainforest plants have made to their environment. These will be discussed in detail, as we investigate the plants of the rainforest!\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is a difficulty that the rainforest plants have to face?\n\n<options>:\nA Changes in their \"body\" or \"habits\".\nB Epiphytes that grow on trees' trunks.\nC Soil that is not very deep.\nD The worsening of the natural 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>:\nPlants that live in the rainforest have adapted in amazing ways to several very difficult conditions. This means that the plant has changed something in its \"body\" or \"habits\" to make it easier to survive in difficult conditions. There are several conditions they have had to adapted to. First, the soil of the forest floor is shallow. Also, the soil of the rainforest is not very rich, or easy to grow in. Next is the problem of very heavy rain which continues over a large part of the year. Finally, many plants of the rainforest are food for animals that live there.\nThe biggest problem that rainforest plants have to adapt to is the lack of sunlight in the rainforest's lower levels. Plants have adapted to this problem in several ways. Many plants have very large leaves. The large leaf is helpful because it has a bigger surface area. The bigger surface area a leaf has, the more sunlight it can absorb. The canopy trees adapt by growing to be 100 feet tall so that their leaves can grab all available sunlight. Other plants called lianas have adapted by rooting themselves in the soil of the forest floor and growing up the trees until they reach the canopy layer. Still other plants, such as epiphytes, have adapted by growing directly on the trees' trunks and branches in the canopy and understory layers of the rainforest.\nAn adaptation to the large amounts of rainfall that many rainforest plants have is called \"drip tips\". Their leaves are tapered to a sharp point at the end. This allows water to run off the leaf quickly. There are many other adaptations that rainforest plants have made to their environment. These will be discussed in detail, as we investigate the plants of the rainforest!\n\n<question>:\nHow do lianas adapt to the environment in the rainforest?\n\n<options>:\nA They rely on other plants to reach the canopy layer.\nB They grow under big leaves for protection.\nC They change their leaf structure constantly.\nD They grow on other plants' branches.\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>:\nPlants that live in the rainforest have adapted in amazing ways to several very difficult conditions. This means that the plant has changed something in its \"body\" or \"habits\" to make it easier to survive in difficult conditions. There are several conditions they have had to adapted to. First, the soil of the forest floor is shallow. Also, the soil of the rainforest is not very rich, or easy to grow in. Next is the problem of very heavy rain which continues over a large part of the year. Finally, many plants of the rainforest are food for animals that live there.\nThe biggest problem that rainforest plants have to adapt to is the lack of sunlight in the rainforest's lower levels. Plants have adapted to this problem in several ways. Many plants have very large leaves. The large leaf is helpful because it has a bigger surface area. The bigger surface area a leaf has, the more sunlight it can absorb. The canopy trees adapt by growing to be 100 feet tall so that their leaves can grab all available sunlight. Other plants called lianas have adapted by rooting themselves in the soil of the forest floor and growing up the trees until they reach the canopy layer. Still other plants, such as epiphytes, have adapted by growing directly on the trees' trunks and branches in the canopy and understory layers of the rainforest.\nAn adaptation to the large amounts of rainfall that many rainforest plants have is called \"drip tips\". Their leaves are tapered to a sharp point at the end. This allows water to run off the leaf quickly. There are many other adaptations that rainforest plants have made to their environment. These will be discussed in detail, as we investigate the plants of the rainforest!\n\n<question>:\nWhat can be inferred about rainforest plants?\n\n<options>:\nA They have to face dangers not only from animals but also from each other.\nB Too little sunlight and too much water are the biggest problems they face.\nC All of their adaptations have been investigated in detail.\nD Different kinds of plants have different ways to absorb sunlight.\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>:\nPlants that live in the rainforest have adapted in amazing ways to several very difficult conditions. This means that the plant has changed something in its \"body\" or \"habits\" to make it easier to survive in difficult conditions. There are several conditions they have had to adapted to. First, the soil of the forest floor is shallow. Also, the soil of the rainforest is not very rich, or easy to grow in. Next is the problem of very heavy rain which continues over a large part of the year. Finally, many plants of the rainforest are food for animals that live there.\nThe biggest problem that rainforest plants have to adapt to is the lack of sunlight in the rainforest's lower levels. Plants have adapted to this problem in several ways. Many plants have very large leaves. The large leaf is helpful because it has a bigger surface area. The bigger surface area a leaf has, the more sunlight it can absorb. The canopy trees adapt by growing to be 100 feet tall so that their leaves can grab all available sunlight. Other plants called lianas have adapted by rooting themselves in the soil of the forest floor and growing up the trees until they reach the canopy layer. Still other plants, such as epiphytes, have adapted by growing directly on the trees' trunks and branches in the canopy and understory layers of the rainforest.\nAn adaptation to the large amounts of rainfall that many rainforest plants have is called \"drip tips\". Their leaves are tapered to a sharp point at the end. This allows water to run off the leaf quickly. There are many other adaptations that rainforest plants have made to their environment. These will be discussed in detail, as we investigate the plants of the rainforest!\n\n<question>:\nWhat would be the best title of the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Why Do Plants Change Themselves?\nB How Do Plants Adapt to the Rainforests?\nC What Kind of Plants Is the Most Adaptable?\nD What Is the Best Place for Plants to Live in?\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>:\nWalking in the Regional Parks and Forests of Greater WellingtonFrom a walk to an adventure\nA walk in one of the regional parks and forests is a great way to explore the diverse landscape of greater Wellington.\nFrom coastal sands to historic paths,farmland to green native forest,the parks and forests offer a variety of countryside and scenery to suit all ages and levels of fitness.\nMost of the walks offer the chance to take a break and enjoy picnicking or swimming.\nWhat to take\nMany of the walks go through areas exposed to winds and changeable weather.Please take with you some water and sun hat especially on walks marked with hiking symbol.Always take some warm clothing and a rain jacket.\nAll times stated are estimates for the return trip.\nWhere indicated,mountain bikes and horses riders may use tracks.\nOpening hours\nThe parks and forests are open daily from 8am till dusk.Parks or walks marked with a farm animal symbol may be closed for lambing Aug-Nov.Please check with the ranger or on our website www.gw.govt.nz.\nCaring for your pack\n*Pack in and pack out.Take your rubbish home and recycle it when possible.\n*Keep dogs under control and remove droppings.\n*Do not remove,disturb or damage native plants or animals.\n*Light no fires.\n*Poison may be laid in the parks and forests to control the field mouse.Do not remove notice or disturb baits,lures,trapping lines or the mousetraps.\n\n<question>:\nWhere would you most likely find this text?\n\n<options>:\nA A newspaper advertisement.\nB A travel guidebook.\nC A government notice.\nD A TV health program.\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>:\nWalking in the Regional Parks and Forests of Greater WellingtonFrom a walk to an adventure\nA walk in one of the regional parks and forests is a great way to explore the diverse landscape of greater Wellington.\nFrom coastal sands to historic paths,farmland to green native forest,the parks and forests offer a variety of countryside and scenery to suit all ages and levels of fitness.\nMost of the walks offer the chance to take a break and enjoy picnicking or swimming.\nWhat to take\nMany of the walks go through areas exposed to winds and changeable weather.Please take with you some water and sun hat especially on walks marked with hiking symbol.Always take some warm clothing and a rain jacket.\nAll times stated are estimates for the return trip.\nWhere indicated,mountain bikes and horses riders may use tracks.\nOpening hours\nThe parks and forests are open daily from 8am till dusk.Parks or walks marked with a farm animal symbol may be closed for lambing Aug-Nov.Please check with the ranger or on our website www.gw.govt.nz.\nCaring for your pack\n*Pack in and pack out.Take your rubbish home and recycle it when possible.\n*Keep dogs under control and remove droppings.\n*Do not remove,disturb or damage native plants or animals.\n*Light no fires.\n*Poison may be laid in the parks and forests to control the field mouse.Do not remove notice or disturb baits,lures,trapping lines or the mousetraps.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage,which of the following would NOT be offered by this walking?\n\n<options>:\nA Sightseeing the seashore and farmland.\nB Exploring famous trails in the history\nC Barbecuing while picnicking in the forest\nD Having a swim while resting\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>:\nWalking in the Regional Parks and Forests of Greater WellingtonFrom a walk to an adventure\nA walk in one of the regional parks and forests is a great way to explore the diverse landscape of greater Wellington.\nFrom coastal sands to historic paths,farmland to green native forest,the parks and forests offer a variety of countryside and scenery to suit all ages and levels of fitness.\nMost of the walks offer the chance to take a break and enjoy picnicking or swimming.\nWhat to take\nMany of the walks go through areas exposed to winds and changeable weather.Please take with you some water and sun hat especially on walks marked with hiking symbol.Always take some warm clothing and a rain jacket.\nAll times stated are estimates for the return trip.\nWhere indicated,mountain bikes and horses riders may use tracks.\nOpening hours\nThe parks and forests are open daily from 8am till dusk.Parks or walks marked with a farm animal symbol may be closed for lambing Aug-Nov.Please check with the ranger or on our website www.gw.govt.nz.\nCaring for your pack\n*Pack in and pack out.Take your rubbish home and recycle it when possible.\n*Keep dogs under control and remove droppings.\n*Do not remove,disturb or damage native plants or animals.\n*Light no fires.\n*Poison may be laid in the parks and forests to control the field mouse.Do not remove notice or disturb baits,lures,trapping lines or the mousetraps.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is true according to the text?\n\n<options>:\nA No exact time is set for visitors to take the return trip.\nB Nowhere can visitors ride a mountain bike or horse.\nC At all time you are allowed to visit a farm or parks to see animals.\nD No pets are allowed to be taken into the parks and forests.\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>:\nWalking in the Regional Parks and Forests of Greater WellingtonFrom a walk to an adventure\nA walk in one of the regional parks and forests is a great way to explore the diverse landscape of greater Wellington.\nFrom coastal sands to historic paths,farmland to green native forest,the parks and forests offer a variety of countryside and scenery to suit all ages and levels of fitness.\nMost of the walks offer the chance to take a break and enjoy picnicking or swimming.\nWhat to take\nMany of the walks go through areas exposed to winds and changeable weather.Please take with you some water and sun hat especially on walks marked with hiking symbol.Always take some warm clothing and a rain jacket.\nAll times stated are estimates for the return trip.\nWhere indicated,mountain bikes and horses riders may use tracks.\nOpening hours\nThe parks and forests are open daily from 8am till dusk.Parks or walks marked with a farm animal symbol may be closed for lambing Aug-Nov.Please check with the ranger or on our website www.gw.govt.nz.\nCaring for your pack\n*Pack in and pack out.Take your rubbish home and recycle it when possible.\n*Keep dogs under control and remove droppings.\n*Do not remove,disturb or damage native plants or animals.\n*Light no fires.\n*Poison may be laid in the parks and forests to control the field mouse.Do not remove notice or disturb baits,lures,trapping lines or the mousetraps.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following can be inferred from the text?\n\n<options>:\nA Some native plants are poisonous to the visitors.\nB You can find recycling spots in the parks to deal with your trash.\nC Some sorts of pests are threatening the areas of the parks and forests.\nD Sighs marked with a farm animal indicate you can closely watch some lovable lambs.\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>:\nWinter is a great time to experiment with new sports. The key is to find one that matches your interests and natural abilities. If you like to walk, keep walking -- on snowshoes. If you want to try an endurance sport, go for cross-country skiing. Besides, snowboarding is just great fun. \nNot satisfied with these? Try downhill skiing, then. Downhill skiing is not as hard as it used to be -- shorter, lightweight, curved skis make any beginner feel like an Olympic winner. These newer skis -- along with another type of equipment called skiboards, which are even shorter than skis -- help you control your speed and body movements. \nConsider testing the latest high-tech skis or snowboards?Check with your local sports shops or the rental places at the ski mountains about sample programs. \nYou could also try sledding. Use a wood-framed sled with steel runners or a plastic sled to head down a snowy hill. If you prefer ice to snow, think hockey or figure skating. \nRunners can also train during the winter in spite of wet or slippery roads. One of the easiest sports around, snowshoeing can be excellent cold-weather cross-training for runners and cyclists -- or anyone wanting to take a wintry walk in the woods. Snowshoes are smaller, lighter, and better than ever. If you want to try them out, you may be able to rent a pair for a day at many of the larger outdoor or sporting goods stores. \nWhatever sport you choose, don't rely on a friend for instruction. You wouldn't let an inexperienced doctor perform a brain operation on you, but why let one teach you to ski or skate? That's what instructors are for -- to help newcomers start out right. Instructors can give you advice about equipment, techniques, safety, and dealing with injuries if they do happen to you. \nAbove all, if you want to progress, invest your time in learning the basic skills thoroughly. Everything else you do as a skier, boarder, or skater will be built on these first skills.\n\n<question>:\nWhat can we learn from the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Runners and cyclists cannot train because of the wet or slippery roads in winter.\nB Downhill skiing used to be more difficult to learn because of the old-fashioned skis.\nC People can rent snowshoes for a day at their local sports shops or the rental places.\nD In general, first skills are more important in skiing than in snowboarding or skating.\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>:\nWinter is a great time to experiment with new sports. The key is to find one that matches your interests and natural abilities. If you like to walk, keep walking -- on snowshoes. If you want to try an endurance sport, go for cross-country skiing. Besides, snowboarding is just great fun. \nNot satisfied with these? Try downhill skiing, then. Downhill skiing is not as hard as it used to be -- shorter, lightweight, curved skis make any beginner feel like an Olympic winner. These newer skis -- along with another type of equipment called skiboards, which are even shorter than skis -- help you control your speed and body movements. \nConsider testing the latest high-tech skis or snowboards?Check with your local sports shops or the rental places at the ski mountains about sample programs. \nYou could also try sledding. Use a wood-framed sled with steel runners or a plastic sled to head down a snowy hill. If you prefer ice to snow, think hockey or figure skating. \nRunners can also train during the winter in spite of wet or slippery roads. One of the easiest sports around, snowshoeing can be excellent cold-weather cross-training for runners and cyclists -- or anyone wanting to take a wintry walk in the woods. Snowshoes are smaller, lighter, and better than ever. If you want to try them out, you may be able to rent a pair for a day at many of the larger outdoor or sporting goods stores. \nWhatever sport you choose, don't rely on a friend for instruction. You wouldn't let an inexperienced doctor perform a brain operation on you, but why let one teach you to ski or skate? That's what instructors are for -- to help newcomers start out right. Instructors can give you advice about equipment, techniques, safety, and dealing with injuries if they do happen to you. \nAbove all, if you want to progress, invest your time in learning the basic skills thoroughly. Everything else you do as a skier, boarder, or skater will be built on these first skills.\n\n<question>:\nWhat does the sentence \"You wouldn't let an inexperienced doctor perform a brain operation on you, but why let one teach you to ski or skate?\" imply?\n\n<options>:\nA Don't let an inexperienced doctor perform an operation on you when injured.\nB You may have a brain operation if you ski or skate with a newcomer.\nC Instructors can give better advice on skiing and skating than your friends do.\nD It's dangerous to have an inexpert person teach you to ski or skate.\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>:\nWinter is a great time to experiment with new sports. The key is to find one that matches your interests and natural abilities. If you like to walk, keep walking -- on snowshoes. If you want to try an endurance sport, go for cross-country skiing. Besides, snowboarding is just great fun. \nNot satisfied with these? Try downhill skiing, then. Downhill skiing is not as hard as it used to be -- shorter, lightweight, curved skis make any beginner feel like an Olympic winner. These newer skis -- along with another type of equipment called skiboards, which are even shorter than skis -- help you control your speed and body movements. \nConsider testing the latest high-tech skis or snowboards?Check with your local sports shops or the rental places at the ski mountains about sample programs. \nYou could also try sledding. Use a wood-framed sled with steel runners or a plastic sled to head down a snowy hill. If you prefer ice to snow, think hockey or figure skating. \nRunners can also train during the winter in spite of wet or slippery roads. One of the easiest sports around, snowshoeing can be excellent cold-weather cross-training for runners and cyclists -- or anyone wanting to take a wintry walk in the woods. Snowshoes are smaller, lighter, and better than ever. If you want to try them out, you may be able to rent a pair for a day at many of the larger outdoor or sporting goods stores. \nWhatever sport you choose, don't rely on a friend for instruction. You wouldn't let an inexperienced doctor perform a brain operation on you, but why let one teach you to ski or skate? That's what instructors are for -- to help newcomers start out right. Instructors can give you advice about equipment, techniques, safety, and dealing with injuries if they do happen to you. \nAbove all, if you want to progress, invest your time in learning the basic skills thoroughly. Everything else you do as a skier, boarder, or skater will be built on these first skills.\n\n<question>:\nWho are the most likely readers of the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA High school students.\nB Physical educators.\nC Winter sports lovers.\nD Professional athletes.\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>:\nLeft-Handers' Day\nInternational Left-Handers' Day is August the thirteenth. The International Left-Handers Day, Web site says the Left-Handers Club started the holiday in 1992. It wanted left-handers around the world to celebrate. And it wanted to bring attention to the everyday problems of people who use their left hands.\nOne of these problems is difficulty using equipment and tools, like scissors. In general, most tools and equipment are made for people who are right-handed. The Left-Handers Club tries to educate designers and producers to consider the safety of left-handed people when producing their products.\nAnother problem is that many people have considered it bad to be left-handed. Some teachers and parents have tried to force children who used their left hands to use their right ones instead.\nScientists do not really know why some people are left-handed. They have believed the reason is genetic.They say the gene increases the chance of being left-handed. It appears to play an important part in deciding which part of the brain controls different activities. In right-handed people, the left side of the brain usually controls speech and language. The right side controls feelings. However, the opposite is often true in left-handed people.\nScientists believe the gene is responsible for this. The gene showed a link with left-handedness in nine to twelve percent of the population.\nAbout ten percent of people around the world are left-handed.\n\n<question>:\nInternational Left-handers' Day aims to bring attention to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA the right-handers\nB the everyday problems\nC the people who have some difficulty using equipment and tools\nD the everyday problems of people who use their left hands\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>:\nLeft-Handers' Day\nInternational Left-Handers' Day is August the thirteenth. The International Left-Handers Day, Web site says the Left-Handers Club started the holiday in 1992. It wanted left-handers around the world to celebrate. And it wanted to bring attention to the everyday problems of people who use their left hands.\nOne of these problems is difficulty using equipment and tools, like scissors. In general, most tools and equipment are made for people who are right-handed. The Left-Handers Club tries to educate designers and producers to consider the safety of left-handed people when producing their products.\nAnother problem is that many people have considered it bad to be left-handed. Some teachers and parents have tried to force children who used their left hands to use their right ones instead.\nScientists do not really know why some people are left-handed. They have believed the reason is genetic.They say the gene increases the chance of being left-handed. It appears to play an important part in deciding which part of the brain controls different activities. In right-handed people, the left side of the brain usually controls speech and language. The right side controls feelings. However, the opposite is often true in left-handed people.\nScientists believe the gene is responsible for this. The gene showed a link with left-handedness in nine to twelve percent of the population.\nAbout ten percent of people around the world are left-handed.\n\n<question>:\nHow many problems of people who use their left hands are mentioned?\n\n<options>:\nA One.\nB Two.\nC Three.\nD Four.\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>:\nLeft-Handers' Day\nInternational Left-Handers' Day is August the thirteenth. The International Left-Handers Day, Web site says the Left-Handers Club started the holiday in 1992. It wanted left-handers around the world to celebrate. And it wanted to bring attention to the everyday problems of people who use their left hands.\nOne of these problems is difficulty using equipment and tools, like scissors. In general, most tools and equipment are made for people who are right-handed. The Left-Handers Club tries to educate designers and producers to consider the safety of left-handed people when producing their products.\nAnother problem is that many people have considered it bad to be left-handed. Some teachers and parents have tried to force children who used their left hands to use their right ones instead.\nScientists do not really know why some people are left-handed. They have believed the reason is genetic.They say the gene increases the chance of being left-handed. It appears to play an important part in deciding which part of the brain controls different activities. In right-handed people, the left side of the brain usually controls speech and language. The right side controls feelings. However, the opposite is often true in left-handed people.\nScientists believe the gene is responsible for this. The gene showed a link with left-handedness in nine to twelve percent of the population.\nAbout ten percent of people around the world are left-handed.\n\n<question>:\nAs to why some people are left-handed, scientists believe the reason is _ .\n\n<options>:\nA habits\nB genetics\nC parents\nD birthplaces\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>:\nLeft-Handers' Day\nInternational Left-Handers' Day is August the thirteenth. The International Left-Handers Day, Web site says the Left-Handers Club started the holiday in 1992. It wanted left-handers around the world to celebrate. And it wanted to bring attention to the everyday problems of people who use their left hands.\nOne of these problems is difficulty using equipment and tools, like scissors. In general, most tools and equipment are made for people who are right-handed. The Left-Handers Club tries to educate designers and producers to consider the safety of left-handed people when producing their products.\nAnother problem is that many people have considered it bad to be left-handed. Some teachers and parents have tried to force children who used their left hands to use their right ones instead.\nScientists do not really know why some people are left-handed. They have believed the reason is genetic.They say the gene increases the chance of being left-handed. It appears to play an important part in deciding which part of the brain controls different activities. In right-handed people, the left side of the brain usually controls speech and language. The right side controls feelings. However, the opposite is often true in left-handed people.\nScientists believe the gene is responsible for this. The gene showed a link with left-handedness in nine to twelve percent of the population.\nAbout ten percent of people around the world are left-handed.\n\n<question>:\n_ of people around the world are left-handers.\n\n<options>:\nA About 9%\nB About 12%\nC About 9.12%\nD About 10%\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>:\nBelieve it or not, oceans and seas are easy to be harmed by the development of human society. They are also influenced by man-made pollution easily. It is human beings that do great harm to the ocean ecosystems .\nThe coral reefs are fine ecosystems that provide food and protection for many ocean creatures. The coral in almost all of the oceans is in danger from pollution.Chemicals from factories end up in the seas and oceans and destroy coral reefs. If the coral systems die some ocean creatures will be sure to die out.\nProtecting the ocean also has something to do with the protection of ocean wildlife like dolphins. The fishing industry depends on modern ways to catch many fish in order to earn more money. But the nets for fishing also _ other sea animals. The fishing boat workers are advised to check their nets and set other ocean animals free. But the boats are in a hurry to make money and often other ocean animals are caught with fish.\nOffshore oil spills can destroy the ocean environment because oil kills all ocean life. The world depends on oil and because there is a great amount of oil off the shore of many countries, the need for oil is more important than the risk of the oil spill. However, the fact is that one human mistake can lead to an ocean environmental accident that will cause years of damage to the fine ocean ecosystems. Oil spills will kill all the creatures in the area of the spill. The oil will be washed up on shore and destroy the ecosystems along the shore including birds.\nEveryone who cares about the environment should be interested in protecting the ocean, and all of us should do something for the protection of the ocean.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage, the ocean is harmed easily as a result of _ .\n\n<options>:\nA the overuse of the oceans\nB the change of natural conditions\nC the increase of population by the sea\nD the increasing activities of humans\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>:\nBelieve it or not, oceans and seas are easy to be harmed by the development of human society. They are also influenced by man-made pollution easily. It is human beings that do great harm to the ocean ecosystems .\nThe coral reefs are fine ecosystems that provide food and protection for many ocean creatures. The coral in almost all of the oceans is in danger from pollution.Chemicals from factories end up in the seas and oceans and destroy coral reefs. If the coral systems die some ocean creatures will be sure to die out.\nProtecting the ocean also has something to do with the protection of ocean wildlife like dolphins. The fishing industry depends on modern ways to catch many fish in order to earn more money. But the nets for fishing also _ other sea animals. The fishing boat workers are advised to check their nets and set other ocean animals free. But the boats are in a hurry to make money and often other ocean animals are caught with fish.\nOffshore oil spills can destroy the ocean environment because oil kills all ocean life. The world depends on oil and because there is a great amount of oil off the shore of many countries, the need for oil is more important than the risk of the oil spill. However, the fact is that one human mistake can lead to an ocean environmental accident that will cause years of damage to the fine ocean ecosystems. Oil spills will kill all the creatures in the area of the spill. The oil will be washed up on shore and destroy the ecosystems along the shore including birds.\nEveryone who cares about the environment should be interested in protecting the ocean, and all of us should do something for the protection of the ocean.\n\n<question>:\nWhy do people continue to get oil in the sea at the risk of oil spills?\n\n<options>:\nA Because they believe the oil spill can be stopped.\nB Because there is a large amount of oil in the sea.\nC Because they are in great need of oil.\nD Because getting oil in sea is easier than on land.\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>:\nCarl studied in our middle school three years ago. Last August his father found a job in another city and his family moved there. He began to study in the new school and we often write to each other. He often tells me something about the city where he lives now and his studies in the school. So I can know what happens to him.\nLast Friday Carl came to our city again. He hoped to accompany his old grandpa during the summer holiday. He was taller and stronger than before. We swam in the river outside the city together and had a picnic on the island. It surprised me that he had learnt to cook when we were traveling in the wild forest. He told me his parents were both busy and sometimes he stayed at home and he had to look after himself.\n\"How do you like your school?\" I asked.\n\"Wonderful,\" said the young man.\" It has a tall building and there 're two chemistry labs, two biology labs and three physics ones. And its library is big and there're plenty of books in it.\"\n\"I can see you are satisfied with it.\"\n\"Yes,\" he answered. \"But our geography teacher often says it himself in class.\"\n\"So does our new history teacher.\" I said. \"But he doesn't notice it. He often talks on and on in a flow of the eloquence , but none of us listens to him.\"\n\n<question>:\nI can know what happens to Carl because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA he lives near to me.\nB he often calls me\nC I often visit him\nD he often writes to me.\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>:\nCarl studied in our middle school three years ago. Last August his father found a job in another city and his family moved there. He began to study in the new school and we often write to each other. He often tells me something about the city where he lives now and his studies in the school. So I can know what happens to him.\nLast Friday Carl came to our city again. He hoped to accompany his old grandpa during the summer holiday. He was taller and stronger than before. We swam in the river outside the city together and had a picnic on the island. It surprised me that he had learnt to cook when we were traveling in the wild forest. He told me his parents were both busy and sometimes he stayed at home and he had to look after himself.\n\"How do you like your school?\" I asked.\n\"Wonderful,\" said the young man.\" It has a tall building and there 're two chemistry labs, two biology labs and three physics ones. And its library is big and there're plenty of books in it.\"\n\"I can see you are satisfied with it.\"\n\"Yes,\" he answered. \"But our geography teacher often says it himself in class.\"\n\"So does our new history teacher.\" I said. \"But he doesn't notice it. He often talks on and on in a flow of the eloquence , but none of us listens to him.\"\n\n<question>:\nCarl came back to our city to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA take his summer holiday.\nB look after his grandpa\nC have a picnic on the island.\nD travel in the wild forest.\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>:\nCarl studied in our middle school three years ago. Last August his father found a job in another city and his family moved there. He began to study in the new school and we often write to each other. He often tells me something about the city where he lives now and his studies in the school. So I can know what happens to him.\nLast Friday Carl came to our city again. He hoped to accompany his old grandpa during the summer holiday. He was taller and stronger than before. We swam in the river outside the city together and had a picnic on the island. It surprised me that he had learnt to cook when we were traveling in the wild forest. He told me his parents were both busy and sometimes he stayed at home and he had to look after himself.\n\"How do you like your school?\" I asked.\n\"Wonderful,\" said the young man.\" It has a tall building and there 're two chemistry labs, two biology labs and three physics ones. And its library is big and there're plenty of books in it.\"\n\"I can see you are satisfied with it.\"\n\"Yes,\" he answered. \"But our geography teacher often says it himself in class.\"\n\"So does our new history teacher.\" I said. \"But he doesn't notice it. He often talks on and on in a flow of the eloquence , but none of us listens to him.\"\n\n<question>:\n_ , so he learned to cook.\n\n<options>:\nA Carl liked all kinds of delicious foods.\nB Carl had to do some cooking when he was alone.\nC Carl found a job in a restaurant.\nD Carl often had a picnic with his friends\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>:\nCarl studied in our middle school three years ago. Last August his father found a job in another city and his family moved there. He began to study in the new school and we often write to each other. He often tells me something about the city where he lives now and his studies in the school. So I can know what happens to him.\nLast Friday Carl came to our city again. He hoped to accompany his old grandpa during the summer holiday. He was taller and stronger than before. We swam in the river outside the city together and had a picnic on the island. It surprised me that he had learnt to cook when we were traveling in the wild forest. He told me his parents were both busy and sometimes he stayed at home and he had to look after himself.\n\"How do you like your school?\" I asked.\n\"Wonderful,\" said the young man.\" It has a tall building and there 're two chemistry labs, two biology labs and three physics ones. And its library is big and there're plenty of books in it.\"\n\"I can see you are satisfied with it.\"\n\"Yes,\" he answered. \"But our geography teacher often says it himself in class.\"\n\"So does our new history teacher.\" I said. \"But he doesn't notice it. He often talks on and on in a flow of the eloquence , but none of us listens to him.\"\n\n<question>:\nCarl is satisfied with his school because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA his teachers work hard.\nB it has lots of books\nC it has several labs.\nD it's wonderful.\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 rising sea waters caused by global warming have inspired a Russian architect to design a hotel that could be built on water as well as land.The eco-friendly \"Ark\" could be constructed in just a few months anywhere in the world, the designer says.\nIt's called \"The Ark\",but looks more like a ship sitting upside down on the water.A new design by Russian architect A1exander Remizov challenges the tradition of land-based hotel and would provide a shelter in the future--should the world face a modern-day flood as described in the Bible.\nThe building of the hotel could be fast and simple.\"Prefabricated section could be put together in three to four months,\" Remizov said. The versatile structure could be constructed in most corners of the earth, even in earthquake-prone areas.Constructing \"The Ark\"--which would include 14 000 square meters of living space---would cost roughly the same as building an energy-efficient house. The self-supporting structure would be built around a central post, connecting wind generators and heat pumps on its roof with the basement,where solar,wind,and thermal energy could be stored and turned into electricity. Remizov has designed the building without glass,choosing instead the lasting and self-cleaning foil that could defend itself against rough weather conditions.That foil would be fastened to metals,which would also collect rainwater.The building would also feature an indoor jungle, creating its microclimate.\n\n<question>:\nWhat's the purpose of designing \"The Ark,?\"\n\n<options>:\nA To prevent flood happening.\nB To draw the public's attention\nC To secure people from flood.\nD To attract more tourists.\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 rising sea waters caused by global warming have inspired a Russian architect to design a hotel that could be built on water as well as land.The eco-friendly \"Ark\" could be constructed in just a few months anywhere in the world, the designer says.\nIt's called \"The Ark\",but looks more like a ship sitting upside down on the water.A new design by Russian architect A1exander Remizov challenges the tradition of land-based hotel and would provide a shelter in the future--should the world face a modern-day flood as described in the Bible.\nThe building of the hotel could be fast and simple.\"Prefabricated section could be put together in three to four months,\" Remizov said. The versatile structure could be constructed in most corners of the earth, even in earthquake-prone areas.Constructing \"The Ark\"--which would include 14 000 square meters of living space---would cost roughly the same as building an energy-efficient house. The self-supporting structure would be built around a central post, connecting wind generators and heat pumps on its roof with the basement,where solar,wind,and thermal energy could be stored and turned into electricity. Remizov has designed the building without glass,choosing instead the lasting and self-cleaning foil that could defend itself against rough weather conditions.That foil would be fastened to metals,which would also collect rainwater.The building would also feature an indoor jungle, creating its microclimate.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following might be the shortest time to make the parts of \"The Ark\"?\n\n<options>:\nA 14 months.\nB 3 months.\nC 4 months.\nD 7 months.\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 rising sea waters caused by global warming have inspired a Russian architect to design a hotel that could be built on water as well as land.The eco-friendly \"Ark\" could be constructed in just a few months anywhere in the world, the designer says.\nIt's called \"The Ark\",but looks more like a ship sitting upside down on the water.A new design by Russian architect A1exander Remizov challenges the tradition of land-based hotel and would provide a shelter in the future--should the world face a modern-day flood as described in the Bible.\nThe building of the hotel could be fast and simple.\"Prefabricated section could be put together in three to four months,\" Remizov said. The versatile structure could be constructed in most corners of the earth, even in earthquake-prone areas.Constructing \"The Ark\"--which would include 14 000 square meters of living space---would cost roughly the same as building an energy-efficient house. The self-supporting structure would be built around a central post, connecting wind generators and heat pumps on its roof with the basement,where solar,wind,and thermal energy could be stored and turned into electricity. Remizov has designed the building without glass,choosing instead the lasting and self-cleaning foil that could defend itself against rough weather conditions.That foil would be fastened to metals,which would also collect rainwater.The building would also feature an indoor jungle, creating its microclimate.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the main difference between the hotel designed by Ale Remizov and other hotels?\n\n<options>:\nA It can be built on water.\nB It is energy-efficient.\nC It is eco-friendly.\nD It has enough living space.\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 rising sea waters caused by global warming have inspired a Russian architect to design a hotel that could be built on water as well as land.The eco-friendly \"Ark\" could be constructed in just a few months anywhere in the world, the designer says.\nIt's called \"The Ark\",but looks more like a ship sitting upside down on the water.A new design by Russian architect A1exander Remizov challenges the tradition of land-based hotel and would provide a shelter in the future--should the world face a modern-day flood as described in the Bible.\nThe building of the hotel could be fast and simple.\"Prefabricated section could be put together in three to four months,\" Remizov said. The versatile structure could be constructed in most corners of the earth, even in earthquake-prone areas.Constructing \"The Ark\"--which would include 14 000 square meters of living space---would cost roughly the same as building an energy-efficient house. The self-supporting structure would be built around a central post, connecting wind generators and heat pumps on its roof with the basement,where solar,wind,and thermal energy could be stored and turned into electricity. Remizov has designed the building without glass,choosing instead the lasting and self-cleaning foil that could defend itself against rough weather conditions.That foil would be fastened to metals,which would also collect rainwater.The building would also feature an indoor jungle, creating its microclimate.\n\n<question>:\nWhat characteristics will the new hotel have?\n\n<options>:\nA A climate with no rain will form around the hotel.\nB The material can protect the hotel from bad weather.\nC A power station will be built in the hotel.\nD Bricks will be used as the materials instead of glass.\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>:\nOn May 8, last Thursday morning, the Olympic flame was lit on the top of prefix = st1 /MountQomolangma! It was a historic moment forChinaexactly three months ahead of the Beijing Games.\nTibetan female climber Cering Wangmo reached the summit with a special extreme-altitude Olympic torch. This event is what Chinahas promised to the world as thehigh pointof the torch relay, the longest and most challenging of all time.\nFive torchbearers finished the highest relay ever--three of the climbers are Tibetan athletes.\nTeam members said \"Beijingwelcomes you!\" in Chinese, English and Tibetan, as they stood at the summit celebrating, with the event broadcast on national television.\n\"I finally fulfilled the last dream of my husband,\" said Gyigyi with tears in her eyes. She was the first torchbearer. Her husband lost his life in an attempt to climb all 14 mountains in Chinamore than 8,000 meters three years ago.\n\"We are on top of the world! One world, one dream,\" shouted Nima Cering, at the top of his voice. He said that although he had climbed the peak several times, this was the most significant ascent . \"As a Tibetan and a Chinese I pray for the success of Beijing 2008,\" he added.\nThe special torch is different form the one currently touring the Chinese mainland, after an around-the-world relay. Officials organizing the trek up the peak had earlier set an April 26 target to begin the ascent, but high winds and heavy snow had delayed the mission.\nThe Xinhua News Agency said that the Qomolangma _ of the torch relay represents the Olympic motto, \"higher, faster and stronger,\" in practice and will promote unity among all 56 ethnic groups inChina.\n\n<question>:\nIt was a historic moment because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA some Tibetan torchbearers took part in it\nB it was lit three months before the Olympic Games were held\nC it was lit on the top of MountQomolangmafor the first time\nD it was the longest attempt in history\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>:\nOn May 8, last Thursday morning, the Olympic flame was lit on the top of prefix = st1 /MountQomolangma! It was a historic moment forChinaexactly three months ahead of the Beijing Games.\nTibetan female climber Cering Wangmo reached the summit with a special extreme-altitude Olympic torch. This event is what Chinahas promised to the world as thehigh pointof the torch relay, the longest and most challenging of all time.\nFive torchbearers finished the highest relay ever--three of the climbers are Tibetan athletes.\nTeam members said \"Beijingwelcomes you!\" in Chinese, English and Tibetan, as they stood at the summit celebrating, with the event broadcast on national television.\n\"I finally fulfilled the last dream of my husband,\" said Gyigyi with tears in her eyes. She was the first torchbearer. Her husband lost his life in an attempt to climb all 14 mountains in Chinamore than 8,000 meters three years ago.\n\"We are on top of the world! One world, one dream,\" shouted Nima Cering, at the top of his voice. He said that although he had climbed the peak several times, this was the most significant ascent . \"As a Tibetan and a Chinese I pray for the success of Beijing 2008,\" he added.\nThe special torch is different form the one currently touring the Chinese mainland, after an around-the-world relay. Officials organizing the trek up the peak had earlier set an April 26 target to begin the ascent, but high winds and heavy snow had delayed the mission.\nThe Xinhua News Agency said that the Qomolangma _ of the torch relay represents the Olympic motto, \"higher, faster and stronger,\" in practice and will promote unity among all 56 ethnic groups inChina.\n\n<question>:\nWhich is RIGHT according to the whole passage?\n\n<options>:\nA All the five torchbearers are men.\nB Only the five torchbearers reached the summit.\nC Team members said \"Beijingwelcomes you!\" in their native language.\nD At least two of the five torchbearers are females.\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>:\nOn May 8, last Thursday morning, the Olympic flame was lit on the top of prefix = st1 /MountQomolangma! It was a historic moment forChinaexactly three months ahead of the Beijing Games.\nTibetan female climber Cering Wangmo reached the summit with a special extreme-altitude Olympic torch. This event is what Chinahas promised to the world as thehigh pointof the torch relay, the longest and most challenging of all time.\nFive torchbearers finished the highest relay ever--three of the climbers are Tibetan athletes.\nTeam members said \"Beijingwelcomes you!\" in Chinese, English and Tibetan, as they stood at the summit celebrating, with the event broadcast on national television.\n\"I finally fulfilled the last dream of my husband,\" said Gyigyi with tears in her eyes. She was the first torchbearer. Her husband lost his life in an attempt to climb all 14 mountains in Chinamore than 8,000 meters three years ago.\n\"We are on top of the world! One world, one dream,\" shouted Nima Cering, at the top of his voice. He said that although he had climbed the peak several times, this was the most significant ascent . \"As a Tibetan and a Chinese I pray for the success of Beijing 2008,\" he added.\nThe special torch is different form the one currently touring the Chinese mainland, after an around-the-world relay. Officials organizing the trek up the peak had earlier set an April 26 target to begin the ascent, but high winds and heavy snow had delayed the mission.\nThe Xinhua News Agency said that the Qomolangma _ of the torch relay represents the Olympic motto, \"higher, faster and stronger,\" in practice and will promote unity among all 56 ethnic groups inChina.\n\n<question>:\nWhat would be the best title for the text?\n\n<options>:\nA One world, one dream\nB Relay reaches its highest point\nC Qomolangma, the highest summit in the world\nD The special torch and the brave torchbearers\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 seems that many college graduates are unsure of what to do with their lives, so they jump back into the college scene by default . But graduate school is costly, time consuming and requires a lot of in-depth study, and also parents will lay down more money and banks will supply more student loans.\nHowever, there are some students who should be pursuing graduate degrees. Teachers, lawyers, doctors, professors and ministers are a few examples of those who will benefit from class work past a bachelor's degree. Their professions call for additional courses and more specialization and therefore higher education is a must. Still, all students in general should not adopt the idea that graduate school is necessary for individuals who want to make more money. Working hard right after college can lead to promotions in the future. It seems that it does more good to network or internship with professionals while pursing a bachelor's degree than it does to complete a master's and distant oneself from the world of work.\nIf a student graduates with a four-year degree and immediately enters the work force , he will most likely start an entry-level pay. In a couple of years this employee will gain seniority and experience, therefore increasing their chance for pay rise. He will learn the information at his job-site that he did not learn in school. His bachelor's degree loan can be immediately _ ,and his maturity level can increase as real work related responsibilities set in. But, if the student pursues a master's degree, he may be able to demand more pay initially when he finally goes job hunting, but years of serious money making as well as work experience will already be lost.\nStudents should not shy from the workforce just because uncertainty follows graduation. Those who pursue a graduate degree just because they do not want to leave school and because they view the \"real world\" as scary should think again. Using graduate studies as a hiding place from the full-time job is a waste of time.\n\n<question>:\nCollege graduates who go to work can _ than those who pursue graduate degrees.\n\n<options>:\nA make more money in the future\nB acquire more experience\nC get a better job\nD become more responsible\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 seems that many college graduates are unsure of what to do with their lives, so they jump back into the college scene by default . But graduate school is costly, time consuming and requires a lot of in-depth study, and also parents will lay down more money and banks will supply more student loans.\nHowever, there are some students who should be pursuing graduate degrees. Teachers, lawyers, doctors, professors and ministers are a few examples of those who will benefit from class work past a bachelor's degree. Their professions call for additional courses and more specialization and therefore higher education is a must. Still, all students in general should not adopt the idea that graduate school is necessary for individuals who want to make more money. Working hard right after college can lead to promotions in the future. It seems that it does more good to network or internship with professionals while pursing a bachelor's degree than it does to complete a master's and distant oneself from the world of work.\nIf a student graduates with a four-year degree and immediately enters the work force , he will most likely start an entry-level pay. In a couple of years this employee will gain seniority and experience, therefore increasing their chance for pay rise. He will learn the information at his job-site that he did not learn in school. His bachelor's degree loan can be immediately _ ,and his maturity level can increase as real work related responsibilities set in. But, if the student pursues a master's degree, he may be able to demand more pay initially when he finally goes job hunting, but years of serious money making as well as work experience will already be lost.\nStudents should not shy from the workforce just because uncertainty follows graduation. Those who pursue a graduate degree just because they do not want to leave school and because they view the \"real world\" as scary should think again. Using graduate studies as a hiding place from the full-time job is a waste of time.\n\n<question>:\nWhat would be the best title for the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA College graduates shouldn't pursue graduate degrees\nB College graduates should think twice\nC How can college graduates make more money?\nD Students use graduate school to avoid reality\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\n\"Get out of the plane!\" Justin shouted.Teddy and he dropped to the ground,...\nWhen Kathy and Victor reached the edge of the meadow flames of the fire were shooting more than five meters into the air.\nKathy couldn't believe what she was seeing.One glance told her they needed medical attention immediately.She questioned Victor, \"Are you able to find someone nearby for help?\"\n\"There are no farmers, nor villagers nearby,\" he replied.\n\"I'm a distance runner, and I'll go for help.\" Looking at the seriously injured men, Kathy said to Victor, \"It may take me several hours to get out.\" She started out.\nWhen she was 23, Kathy set a women's record in a Marathon of 42 kilometers. _ She had nearly 30 kilometers of hard wilderness to cover to get help.\nKathy had been running for two hours.This was far back into the wilderness.The country path was growing vague .She stopped to take a quick compass reading.Yes, she had run almost for more than 20 kilometers.Her heart fell, her muscle aching.And finally she saw her car in the distance.\nShe jumped into the car and sped away.She reached a holiday house and called the police.\nDuring the wait, she walked around, relaxing her legs and drinking water.It took almost two hours for a police helicopter to reach her at the trail end.They needed her for one more task.\n\n<question>:\nWho actually had the airplane accident?\n\n<options>:\nA Justin himself\nB Kathy and Victor\nC Justin and Teddy\nD Kathy herself\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\n\"Get out of the plane!\" Justin shouted.Teddy and he dropped to the ground,...\nWhen Kathy and Victor reached the edge of the meadow flames of the fire were shooting more than five meters into the air.\nKathy couldn't believe what she was seeing.One glance told her they needed medical attention immediately.She questioned Victor, \"Are you able to find someone nearby for help?\"\n\"There are no farmers, nor villagers nearby,\" he replied.\n\"I'm a distance runner, and I'll go for help.\" Looking at the seriously injured men, Kathy said to Victor, \"It may take me several hours to get out.\" She started out.\nWhen she was 23, Kathy set a women's record in a Marathon of 42 kilometers. _ She had nearly 30 kilometers of hard wilderness to cover to get help.\nKathy had been running for two hours.This was far back into the wilderness.The country path was growing vague .She stopped to take a quick compass reading.Yes, she had run almost for more than 20 kilometers.Her heart fell, her muscle aching.And finally she saw her car in the distance.\nShe jumped into the car and sped away.She reached a holiday house and called the police.\nDuring the wait, she walked around, relaxing her legs and drinking water.It took almost two hours for a police helicopter to reach her at the trail end.They needed her for one more task.\n\n<question>:\nKathy stopped to have a look at her compass because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA the country path was getting vague\nB she had completely lost her way\nC she wasn't sure of her own memory\nD there was only the wilderness\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nSome scientists have suggested that it might in some cases be ethically acceptable to clone existing people. One possibility is generating replacement for a dying . All such possibilities, however, raise the concern that the clone would be treated as less than a complete individual, because he or she would likely suffer from limitations and expectations based on the family's knowledge of the genetic \"twin.\" Those expectations might be false, because human personality is only partly determined by genes. The clone of an extrovert could have a quite different way of behavior. Clones of athletes, movie stars, or scientists might well choose different careers because of chance events in early life.\n Some people have also put forward the belief that couples in which one member is infertile might choose to make a copy of one or the other partner. But society ought to be concerned that a couple might not treat naturally a child who is a copy of just one of them. Because other methods are available for the treatment of all known types of infertility, the traditional choice seems more appropriate. None of the suggested uses of cloning for making copies of existing people is ethically acceptable to my way of thinking, because they are not in the interests of the resulting child. It should go without saying that I am strongly opposed to allowing cloned human embryos to develop so that they can be tissue donors.\n In spite of this, it seems clear that cloning from cultured cells will offer important medical opportunities. Predictions about new technologies are often wrong: societal attitudes change; unexpected developments occur. Time will tell. But biomedical researchers looking into the potential of cloning now have plenty to do.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the author's concern about cloning an existing person?\n\n<options>:\nA The clone created will have one defect or another.\nB The clone created will be mistreated.\nC The clone created is unlikely to fulfill your expectations.\nD The clone created is ethically unacceptable.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nSome scientists have suggested that it might in some cases be ethically acceptable to clone existing people. One possibility is generating replacement for a dying . All such possibilities, however, raise the concern that the clone would be treated as less than a complete individual, because he or she would likely suffer from limitations and expectations based on the family's knowledge of the genetic \"twin.\" Those expectations might be false, because human personality is only partly determined by genes. The clone of an extrovert could have a quite different way of behavior. Clones of athletes, movie stars, or scientists might well choose different careers because of chance events in early life.\n Some people have also put forward the belief that couples in which one member is infertile might choose to make a copy of one or the other partner. But society ought to be concerned that a couple might not treat naturally a child who is a copy of just one of them. Because other methods are available for the treatment of all known types of infertility, the traditional choice seems more appropriate. None of the suggested uses of cloning for making copies of existing people is ethically acceptable to my way of thinking, because they are not in the interests of the resulting child. It should go without saying that I am strongly opposed to allowing cloned human embryos to develop so that they can be tissue donors.\n In spite of this, it seems clear that cloning from cultured cells will offer important medical opportunities. Predictions about new technologies are often wrong: societal attitudes change; unexpected developments occur. Time will tell. But biomedical researchers looking into the potential of cloning now have plenty to do.\n\n<question>:\nIt can be inferred from the text that a clone will _ .\n\n<options>:\nA choose the same career as the person it is created from\nB behave in the same way as the person it is created from\nC share the same characteristics with the person it is created from\nD be partly similar in personality to the person it is created from\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nSome scientists have suggested that it might in some cases be ethically acceptable to clone existing people. One possibility is generating replacement for a dying . All such possibilities, however, raise the concern that the clone would be treated as less than a complete individual, because he or she would likely suffer from limitations and expectations based on the family's knowledge of the genetic \"twin.\" Those expectations might be false, because human personality is only partly determined by genes. The clone of an extrovert could have a quite different way of behavior. Clones of athletes, movie stars, or scientists might well choose different careers because of chance events in early life.\n Some people have also put forward the belief that couples in which one member is infertile might choose to make a copy of one or the other partner. But society ought to be concerned that a couple might not treat naturally a child who is a copy of just one of them. Because other methods are available for the treatment of all known types of infertility, the traditional choice seems more appropriate. None of the suggested uses of cloning for making copies of existing people is ethically acceptable to my way of thinking, because they are not in the interests of the resulting child. It should go without saying that I am strongly opposed to allowing cloned human embryos to develop so that they can be tissue donors.\n In spite of this, it seems clear that cloning from cultured cells will offer important medical opportunities. Predictions about new technologies are often wrong: societal attitudes change; unexpected developments occur. Time will tell. But biomedical researchers looking into the potential of cloning now have plenty to do.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the author's attitude towards cloning technology?\n\n<options>:\nA It should be condemned.\nB It has medical potential for scientists to explore.\nC It should wait till people's views change.\nD It was unethical from the very beginning.\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>:\nLinda Evans was my best friend -like the sister I never had ,We did everything to-- gether :piano lessons ,movies, swimming , horseback riding.\nWhen I was 13, my family moved away , Linda and I kept in touch through letters ,and we saw each other on special times - like my wedding and Linda's. Soon we were busy with childern and moving to new homes, and we wrote less often , One day a card that I sent came back , stamped \"Address Unknown\", I had no idea about how to find Linda.\nOver the years, I missed Linda very much, I wanted to share happiness of my children and then grandchildren , And I needed to share my sadness when my brother and then moth-er died, There was an empty place in my heart that only a friend like Linda could fill.\nOne day, I was reading a newspaper when I noticed a photo of a young woman who looked very much like Linda and whose last name was Wagman --Linda's married name.\"There must be thousands of Wagmans.\"I thought, but I still wrote to her.\nShe called as soon as she got my letter, \"Mrs , Tobin!\"she said excitedly, \"Linda Ev-ans Wagman is my mother.\"\nMinutes later I heard a voice that I recognized at once, even after 40 years ,We laughed and cried and caught up on each other's lives, Now the empty place in my heart is filled, And there's one thing that Linda and I know for sure; We won't lose each other again!\n\n<question>:\nThe writer went to piano lessons with Linda Evans _ .\n\n<options>:\nA at the age of 13\nB before she got married\nC before the writer's family moved away\nD after they moved to new homes\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>:\nLinda Evans was my best friend -like the sister I never had ,We did everything to-- gether :piano lessons ,movies, swimming , horseback riding.\nWhen I was 13, my family moved away , Linda and I kept in touch through letters ,and we saw each other on special times - like my wedding and Linda's. Soon we were busy with childern and moving to new homes, and we wrote less often , One day a card that I sent came back , stamped \"Address Unknown\", I had no idea about how to find Linda.\nOver the years, I missed Linda very much, I wanted to share happiness of my children and then grandchildren , And I needed to share my sadness when my brother and then moth-er died, There was an empty place in my heart that only a friend like Linda could fill.\nOne day, I was reading a newspaper when I noticed a photo of a young woman who looked very much like Linda and whose last name was Wagman --Linda's married name.\"There must be thousands of Wagmans.\"I thought, but I still wrote to her.\nShe called as soon as she got my letter, \"Mrs , Tobin!\"she said excitedly, \"Linda Ev-ans Wagman is my mother.\"\nMinutes later I heard a voice that I recognized at once, even after 40 years ,We laughed and cried and caught up on each other's lives, Now the empty place in my heart is filled, And there's one thing that Linda and I know for sure; We won't lose each other again!\n\n<question>:\nThey didn't often write to each other because they _ .\n\n<options>:\nA got married\nB had little time to do so\nC didn't like writing letters\nD could see each other on special times\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>:\nLinda Evans was my best friend -like the sister I never had ,We did everything to-- gether :piano lessons ,movies, swimming , horseback riding.\nWhen I was 13, my family moved away , Linda and I kept in touch through letters ,and we saw each other on special times - like my wedding and Linda's. Soon we were busy with childern and moving to new homes, and we wrote less often , One day a card that I sent came back , stamped \"Address Unknown\", I had no idea about how to find Linda.\nOver the years, I missed Linda very much, I wanted to share happiness of my children and then grandchildren , And I needed to share my sadness when my brother and then moth-er died, There was an empty place in my heart that only a friend like Linda could fill.\nOne day, I was reading a newspaper when I noticed a photo of a young woman who looked very much like Linda and whose last name was Wagman --Linda's married name.\"There must be thousands of Wagmans.\"I thought, but I still wrote to her.\nShe called as soon as she got my letter, \"Mrs , Tobin!\"she said excitedly, \"Linda Ev-ans Wagman is my mother.\"\nMinutes later I heard a voice that I recognized at once, even after 40 years ,We laughed and cried and caught up on each other's lives, Now the empty place in my heart is filled, And there's one thing that Linda and I know for sure; We won't lose each other again!\n\n<question>:\nThere was an empty place in the writer's heart because she _ .\n\n<options>:\nA was in trouble\nB didn't know Linda's address\nC received the card that she sent\nD didn't have a friend like Linda\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>:\nLinda Evans was my best friend -like the sister I never had ,We did everything to-- gether :piano lessons ,movies, swimming , horseback riding.\nWhen I was 13, my family moved away , Linda and I kept in touch through letters ,and we saw each other on special times - like my wedding and Linda's. Soon we were busy with childern and moving to new homes, and we wrote less often , One day a card that I sent came back , stamped \"Address Unknown\", I had no idea about how to find Linda.\nOver the years, I missed Linda very much, I wanted to share happiness of my children and then grandchildren , And I needed to share my sadness when my brother and then moth-er died, There was an empty place in my heart that only a friend like Linda could fill.\nOne day, I was reading a newspaper when I noticed a photo of a young woman who looked very much like Linda and whose last name was Wagman --Linda's married name.\"There must be thousands of Wagmans.\"I thought, but I still wrote to her.\nShe called as soon as she got my letter, \"Mrs , Tobin!\"she said excitedly, \"Linda Ev-ans Wagman is my mother.\"\nMinutes later I heard a voice that I recognized at once, even after 40 years ,We laughed and cried and caught up on each other's lives, Now the empty place in my heart is filled, And there's one thing that Linda and I know for sure; We won't lose each other again!\n\n<question>:\nThe writer was happy when she _ .\n\n<options>:\nA read the newspaper\nB heard Linda's voice on the phone\nC met a young woman who looked a lot like Linda\nD wrote to the woman whose last name was Wangman\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>:\nLinda Evans was my best friend -like the sister I never had ,We did everything to-- gether :piano lessons ,movies, swimming , horseback riding.\nWhen I was 13, my family moved away , Linda and I kept in touch through letters ,and we saw each other on special times - like my wedding and Linda's. Soon we were busy with childern and moving to new homes, and we wrote less often , One day a card that I sent came back , stamped \"Address Unknown\", I had no idea about how to find Linda.\nOver the years, I missed Linda very much, I wanted to share happiness of my children and then grandchildren , And I needed to share my sadness when my brother and then moth-er died, There was an empty place in my heart that only a friend like Linda could fill.\nOne day, I was reading a newspaper when I noticed a photo of a young woman who looked very much like Linda and whose last name was Wagman --Linda's married name.\"There must be thousands of Wagmans.\"I thought, but I still wrote to her.\nShe called as soon as she got my letter, \"Mrs , Tobin!\"she said excitedly, \"Linda Ev-ans Wagman is my mother.\"\nMinutes later I heard a voice that I recognized at once, even after 40 years ,We laughed and cried and caught up on each other's lives, Now the empty place in my heart is filled, And there's one thing that Linda and I know for sure; We won't lose each other again!\n\n<question>:\nThey haven't kept in touch _ .\n\n<options>:\nA for about 40 years\nB for about 27 years\nC since they got married\nD since the writer's family moved awasy\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 arts, especially music, should be part of every school's lessons at every grade level. Students would be much smarter if they had some musical experience. They could improve their classroom skills, like paying attention and following directions. People develop all these skills when they learn music. Making music also lets children use their imagination. It provides students with a chance to try out their own ideas.\nMusic not only makes children better students, but also gives them something positive to do. In a music program, children can be part of a band instead of joining a gang . Parents can enjoy listening to their children's music instead of seeing them _ a computer or TV screen. In a school band, students get to be part of a team. They can get along well with old friends and make new friends through music.\nMusic builds self-confidence, too. It gives children a sense of achievement and success. Making music is something for them to be proud of, and it lets kids practice performing in front of an audience. Music gives children an opportunity for self-expression, and that helps develop their self-confidence.\nOnce again, music is important because it can make children better students, give them something positive to do, and build their character. That is why music should be offered in every single grade in every school.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage, music could make students smarter by _ .\n\n<options>:\nA improving their classroom skills and paying attention\nB improving their classroom skills and imagination\nC improving their attention, direction and imagination\nD learning music, making music and trying out their own ideas\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 arts, especially music, should be part of every school's lessons at every grade level. Students would be much smarter if they had some musical experience. They could improve their classroom skills, like paying attention and following directions. People develop all these skills when they learn music. Making music also lets children use their imagination. It provides students with a chance to try out their own ideas.\nMusic not only makes children better students, but also gives them something positive to do. In a music program, children can be part of a band instead of joining a gang . Parents can enjoy listening to their children's music instead of seeing them _ a computer or TV screen. In a school band, students get to be part of a team. They can get along well with old friends and make new friends through music.\nMusic builds self-confidence, too. It gives children a sense of achievement and success. Making music is something for them to be proud of, and it lets kids practice performing in front of an audience. Music gives children an opportunity for self-expression, and that helps develop their self-confidence.\nOnce again, music is important because it can make children better students, give them something positive to do, and build their character. That is why music should be offered in every single grade in every school.\n\n<question>:\nWhat's the best title of this passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Music is a must as a course at school\nB Music builds children's self-confidence\nC Music makes students much smarter\nD Learning music and making music\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>:\nWelcome to one of the largest collections of footwear in the world that will make you green with envy. Here at the Footwear Museum you can see exhibits from all over the world. You can find out about shoes worn by everyone from the Ancient Egyptians to pop stars.\nRoom 1\nThe celebrity footwear section is probably the most popular in the entire museum. Started in the 1950s there is a wide variety of shoes and boots belonging to everyone from queens and presidents to pop stars and actors! Most visitors find the celebrities' choice of footwear extremely interesting.\nRoom 2\nMost of our visitors are amazed--and shocked--by the collection of \"special purpose\" shoes on exhibition here at the Museum of Footwear. For example, there are Chinese shoes made of silk that were worn by women to tie their feet firmly to prevent them from growing too much!\nRoom 3\nAs well as shoes and boots, the museum also exhibits shoeshaped objects. The variety is unbelievable. For example, there is a metal lamp that resembles a pair of shoes, and Greek wine bottles that look like legs!\nThe Footwear Library\nPeople come from all over the world to study in our excellent footwear library. Designers and researchers come here to look up information on anything and everything related to the subject of footwear.\n\n<question>:\nWhere would you find a famous singer's shoes?\n\n<options>:\nA Room 1.\nB Room 2.\nC Room 3.\nD The Footwear Library.\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>:\nWelcome to one of the largest collections of footwear in the world that will make you green with envy. Here at the Footwear Museum you can see exhibits from all over the world. You can find out about shoes worn by everyone from the Ancient Egyptians to pop stars.\nRoom 1\nThe celebrity footwear section is probably the most popular in the entire museum. Started in the 1950s there is a wide variety of shoes and boots belonging to everyone from queens and presidents to pop stars and actors! Most visitors find the celebrities' choice of footwear extremely interesting.\nRoom 2\nMost of our visitors are amazed--and shocked--by the collection of \"special purpose\" shoes on exhibition here at the Museum of Footwear. For example, there are Chinese shoes made of silk that were worn by women to tie their feet firmly to prevent them from growing too much!\nRoom 3\nAs well as shoes and boots, the museum also exhibits shoeshaped objects. The variety is unbelievable. For example, there is a metal lamp that resembles a pair of shoes, and Greek wine bottles that look like legs!\nThe Footwear Library\nPeople come from all over the world to study in our excellent footwear library. Designers and researchers come here to look up information on anything and everything related to the subject of footwear.\n\n<question>:\nAll exhibits each room _ .\n\n<options>:\nA share the same theme\nB have the same shape\nC are made of the same material\nD belong to the same social class\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>:\nWelcome to one of the largest collections of footwear in the world that will make you green with envy. Here at the Footwear Museum you can see exhibits from all over the world. You can find out about shoes worn by everyone from the Ancient Egyptians to pop stars.\nRoom 1\nThe celebrity footwear section is probably the most popular in the entire museum. Started in the 1950s there is a wide variety of shoes and boots belonging to everyone from queens and presidents to pop stars and actors! Most visitors find the celebrities' choice of footwear extremely interesting.\nRoom 2\nMost of our visitors are amazed--and shocked--by the collection of \"special purpose\" shoes on exhibition here at the Museum of Footwear. For example, there are Chinese shoes made of silk that were worn by women to tie their feet firmly to prevent them from growing too much!\nRoom 3\nAs well as shoes and boots, the museum also exhibits shoeshaped objects. The variety is unbelievable. For example, there is a metal lamp that resembles a pair of shoes, and Greek wine bottles that look like legs!\nThe Footwear Library\nPeople come from all over the world to study in our excellent footwear library. Designers and researchers come here to look up information on anything and everything related to the subject of footwear.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is true according to the text?\n\n<options>:\nA The oldest exhibits in Room 1 were made in the 1950s.\nB Room 2 is the most visited place in the museum.\nC Room 3 has a richer variety of exhibits than the other two.\nD Researchers come to the Footwear Library for data.\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>:\nWelcome to one of the largest collections of footwear in the world that will make you green with envy. Here at the Footwear Museum you can see exhibits from all over the world. You can find out about shoes worn by everyone from the Ancient Egyptians to pop stars.\nRoom 1\nThe celebrity footwear section is probably the most popular in the entire museum. Started in the 1950s there is a wide variety of shoes and boots belonging to everyone from queens and presidents to pop stars and actors! Most visitors find the celebrities' choice of footwear extremely interesting.\nRoom 2\nMost of our visitors are amazed--and shocked--by the collection of \"special purpose\" shoes on exhibition here at the Museum of Footwear. For example, there are Chinese shoes made of silk that were worn by women to tie their feet firmly to prevent them from growing too much!\nRoom 3\nAs well as shoes and boots, the museum also exhibits shoeshaped objects. The variety is unbelievable. For example, there is a metal lamp that resembles a pair of shoes, and Greek wine bottles that look like legs!\nThe Footwear Library\nPeople come from all over the world to study in our excellent footwear library. Designers and researchers come here to look up information on anything and everything related to the subject of footwear.\n\n<question>:\nThe purpose of the text is to get more people to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA do research\nB design shoes\nC visit the museum\nD follow celebrities\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>:\nMicrosoft founder Bill Gates said that he planned to give away almost all of his vast fortune , largely to the cause of global health , during the course of his lifetime . With an estimated worth of more than $ 40 billion , according to Forbes , the project will be no small feat for Gates . Having already provided the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation with $ 24 billion to address global health issues , Gates said that eventually his entire fortune will be put towards the cause except \"a few percent left for the kids.\"\nSo what has made the richest man in the world to channel his resources so heavily into one interest ? Gates believes that \"the equality of opportunity\" in which Americans take such pride needs to extend to other nations around the world . Improving the health of the populations , he says , has proven to be an essential method in helping poor countries to be financially successful . \"National borders allow inequalities ,\" said Gates : \"We all need to take a more global view , rather than just saying my country is doing well . We have to step up these health issues , knowing how few resources are going into them .\"\nGates said that both his parents set an example for him as a child . His father , William H. Gates , was the head of the local Planned Parenthood , and his mother , Mary , volunteered for the United Way . As he gathered his fortune , Gates knew he would eventually want to give back as well , but he didn't expect to devote himself whole-heartedly to one project until he was about 60.\nHowever , Gates , 47 , began to question his ability to wait that long . \"It seemed there was a real time urgency,\" Gates said . \"I started to think , How many lives could I save before then ?\"\n\n<question>:\nBill Gates believes that one important way of developing poor countries is _ .\n\n<options>:\nA to set up more foundations for them\nB to aid them with natural resources\nC to put more effort into the health issues in them\nD to help them take a more global view\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>:\nMicrosoft founder Bill Gates said that he planned to give away almost all of his vast fortune , largely to the cause of global health , during the course of his lifetime . With an estimated worth of more than $ 40 billion , according to Forbes , the project will be no small feat for Gates . Having already provided the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation with $ 24 billion to address global health issues , Gates said that eventually his entire fortune will be put towards the cause except \"a few percent left for the kids.\"\nSo what has made the richest man in the world to channel his resources so heavily into one interest ? Gates believes that \"the equality of opportunity\" in which Americans take such pride needs to extend to other nations around the world . Improving the health of the populations , he says , has proven to be an essential method in helping poor countries to be financially successful . \"National borders allow inequalities ,\" said Gates : \"We all need to take a more global view , rather than just saying my country is doing well . We have to step up these health issues , knowing how few resources are going into them .\"\nGates said that both his parents set an example for him as a child . His father , William H. Gates , was the head of the local Planned Parenthood , and his mother , Mary , volunteered for the United Way . As he gathered his fortune , Gates knew he would eventually want to give back as well , but he didn't expect to devote himself whole-heartedly to one project until he was about 60.\nHowever , Gates , 47 , began to question his ability to wait that long . \"It seemed there was a real time urgency,\" Gates said . \"I started to think , How many lives could I save before then ?\"\n\n<question>:\nIt can be learned from the text that Bill Gates thinks _ .\n\n<options>:\nA Americans should care about people in other countries\nB Americans should treat fellow citizens well\nC Americans should devote themselves to certain projects\nD Americans can be world-famous by giving away vast fortune\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>:\nMicrosoft founder Bill Gates said that he planned to give away almost all of his vast fortune , largely to the cause of global health , during the course of his lifetime . With an estimated worth of more than $ 40 billion , according to Forbes , the project will be no small feat for Gates . Having already provided the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation with $ 24 billion to address global health issues , Gates said that eventually his entire fortune will be put towards the cause except \"a few percent left for the kids.\"\nSo what has made the richest man in the world to channel his resources so heavily into one interest ? Gates believes that \"the equality of opportunity\" in which Americans take such pride needs to extend to other nations around the world . Improving the health of the populations , he says , has proven to be an essential method in helping poor countries to be financially successful . \"National borders allow inequalities ,\" said Gates : \"We all need to take a more global view , rather than just saying my country is doing well . We have to step up these health issues , knowing how few resources are going into them .\"\nGates said that both his parents set an example for him as a child . His father , William H. Gates , was the head of the local Planned Parenthood , and his mother , Mary , volunteered for the United Way . As he gathered his fortune , Gates knew he would eventually want to give back as well , but he didn't expect to devote himself whole-heartedly to one project until he was about 60.\nHowever , Gates , 47 , began to question his ability to wait that long . \"It seemed there was a real time urgency,\" Gates said . \"I started to think , How many lives could I save before then ?\"\n\n<question>:\nBill Gates gave away his vast fortune earlier than he had expected because of _ .\n\n<options>:\nA his weakening health condition\nB his parents' suggestions\nC his great success in business\nD his concerns for suffering 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>:\nWhen asked to point out one or two things that are most important to themselves, many put friends ahead of homes, jobs, clothes and cars.\nA true friendship carries a long history of experience that determines who we are and keeps us connected. It is a treasure we should protect. Unfortunately, the better friends you are, the more probably you'll have disagreements. And the result can be what you don't want--an end to the relationship.\nThe good news is that most troubled friendships can be mended. First, don't let your pride get in your way. Most of us can forgive each other when differences are brought out in the open. Second, apologize when you're wrong -- even if you've been wronged. Over the course of a friendship, even the best people make mistakes. Sometimes, it may be best if the _ takes the lead and apologizes. When you apologize, give your friend a chance to admit that he has been wrong. Third, see things from your friend's point of view. And finally, accept that friendships change as our needs and lifestyle change. Making friends can sometimes seem easy. The hard part is keeping the connections strong during the natural ups and downs that have an effect on all relationships. My suggestion: consider friendship as an honor and a gift, and worth the effort to treasure and nurture .\n\n<question>:\nWhat would be the best title for the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Easy Ways to Make Friends\nB Ups and Downs in Friendship\nC How to Mend a Troubled Friendship\nD How to Take the Lead in Making Friends\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nWhen asked to point out one or two things that are most important to themselves, many put friends ahead of homes, jobs, clothes and cars.\nA true friendship carries a long history of experience that determines who we are and keeps us connected. It is a treasure we should protect. Unfortunately, the better friends you are, the more probably you'll have disagreements. And the result can be what you don't want--an end to the relationship.\nThe good news is that most troubled friendships can be mended. First, don't let your pride get in your way. Most of us can forgive each other when differences are brought out in the open. Second, apologize when you're wrong -- even if you've been wronged. Over the course of a friendship, even the best people make mistakes. Sometimes, it may be best if the _ takes the lead and apologizes. When you apologize, give your friend a chance to admit that he has been wrong. Third, see things from your friend's point of view. And finally, accept that friendships change as our needs and lifestyle change. Making friends can sometimes seem easy. The hard part is keeping the connections strong during the natural ups and downs that have an effect on all relationships. My suggestion: consider friendship as an honor and a gift, and worth the effort to treasure and nurture .\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage, a friendship can be long only if _ .\n\n<options>:\nA we have much in common\nB we know our friends' mistakes\nC we treat our disagreements wisely\nD we have known one another her desires\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nWhen asked to point out one or two things that are most important to themselves, many put friends ahead of homes, jobs, clothes and cars.\nA true friendship carries a long history of experience that determines who we are and keeps us connected. It is a treasure we should protect. Unfortunately, the better friends you are, the more probably you'll have disagreements. And the result can be what you don't want--an end to the relationship.\nThe good news is that most troubled friendships can be mended. First, don't let your pride get in your way. Most of us can forgive each other when differences are brought out in the open. Second, apologize when you're wrong -- even if you've been wronged. Over the course of a friendship, even the best people make mistakes. Sometimes, it may be best if the _ takes the lead and apologizes. When you apologize, give your friend a chance to admit that he has been wrong. Third, see things from your friend's point of view. And finally, accept that friendships change as our needs and lifestyle change. Making friends can sometimes seem easy. The hard part is keeping the connections strong during the natural ups and downs that have an effect on all relationships. My suggestion: consider friendship as an honor and a gift, and worth the effort to treasure and nurture .\n\n<question>:\nWhat should we do if we follow the author's second suggestion?\n\n<options>:\nA Make an apology first.\nB Avoid making mistakes.\nC Stick to our own points of view.\nD Change our lifestyles.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "A"
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