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"human": "Read the 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 very wealthy English Baron Fitzgerald had only one child, a son, who understandably was the apple of his eye. His wife died when the child was in his early teens. So Fitzgerald devoted himself to (...) fathering the kid. Unfortunately the son died in his late teens.\nMeanwhile, Fitzgerald's wealth greatly increased. He spent a lot on art works of the masters . Later Fitzgerald himself became seriously ill. Before his death, he had carefully prepared his will as to how his wealth would be settled - to sell his entire collection at an auction .\nBecause of the large quantity and high quality of his collection, a huge crowd of possible buyers gathered for the auction. Many of them were museum directors and private collectors eager to bid . Before the auction, the art works were shown, among which was a painting of Fitzgerald's son by an unknown artist. Because of its poor quality, it received little attention.\nWhen it was time for the auction, the auctioneer gaveled the crowd to attention. First the lawyer read from Fitzgerald's will that the first art work to be auctioned was the painting of his son.\nThe poor-quality painting didn't receive any bidders, except one old servant who had served the son and loved him, and who for emotional reasons offered the only bid.\nAs soon as the servant bought the painting for less than one English pound, the auctioneer stopped the bidding and asked the lawyer to read again from the will. The crowd became quiet, and the lawyer read from the will: \"Whoever buys the painting of my son gets all my collection.\" Then the auction was over.\n\n<question>:\nThe English Baron Fitzgerald was _ .\n\n<options>:\nA a museum director\nB a master of art\nC an art collector\nD an art dealer\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 very wealthy English Baron Fitzgerald had only one child, a son, who understandably was the apple of his eye. His wife died when the child was in his early teens. So Fitzgerald devoted himself to (...) fathering the kid. Unfortunately the son died in his late teens.\nMeanwhile, Fitzgerald's wealth greatly increased. He spent a lot on art works of the masters . Later Fitzgerald himself became seriously ill. Before his death, he had carefully prepared his will as to how his wealth would be settled - to sell his entire collection at an auction .\nBecause of the large quantity and high quality of his collection, a huge crowd of possible buyers gathered for the auction. Many of them were museum directors and private collectors eager to bid . Before the auction, the art works were shown, among which was a painting of Fitzgerald's son by an unknown artist. Because of its poor quality, it received little attention.\nWhen it was time for the auction, the auctioneer gaveled the crowd to attention. First the lawyer read from Fitzgerald's will that the first art work to be auctioned was the painting of his son.\nThe poor-quality painting didn't receive any bidders, except one old servant who had served the son and loved him, and who for emotional reasons offered the only bid.\nAs soon as the servant bought the painting for less than one English pound, the auctioneer stopped the bidding and asked the lawyer to read again from the will. The crowd became quiet, and the lawyer read from the will: \"Whoever buys the painting of my son gets all my collection.\" Then the auction was over.\n\n<question>:\nWhy did the painting of Fitzgerald's son receive little attention?\n\n<options>:\nA Fitzgerald's son was dead.\nB Fitzgerald's son was unknown.\nC It was the works of an unknown artist.\nD It was Fitzgerald's worse collection.\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 very wealthy English Baron Fitzgerald had only one child, a son, who understandably was the apple of his eye. His wife died when the child was in his early teens. So Fitzgerald devoted himself to (...) fathering the kid. Unfortunately the son died in his late teens.\nMeanwhile, Fitzgerald's wealth greatly increased. He spent a lot on art works of the masters . Later Fitzgerald himself became seriously ill. Before his death, he had carefully prepared his will as to how his wealth would be settled - to sell his entire collection at an auction .\nBecause of the large quantity and high quality of his collection, a huge crowd of possible buyers gathered for the auction. Many of them were museum directors and private collectors eager to bid . Before the auction, the art works were shown, among which was a painting of Fitzgerald's son by an unknown artist. Because of its poor quality, it received little attention.\nWhen it was time for the auction, the auctioneer gaveled the crowd to attention. First the lawyer read from Fitzgerald's will that the first art work to be auctioned was the painting of his son.\nThe poor-quality painting didn't receive any bidders, except one old servant who had served the son and loved him, and who for emotional reasons offered the only bid.\nAs soon as the servant bought the painting for less than one English pound, the auctioneer stopped the bidding and asked the lawyer to read again from the will. The crowd became quiet, and the lawyer read from the will: \"Whoever buys the painting of my son gets all my collection.\" Then the auction was over.\n\n<question>:\nWhy did the old servant bid for the painting of Fitzgerald's son?\n\n<options>:\nA He was devoted to the family.\nB He saw that no one bid for it.\nC He knew the content of the will.\nD He found it cheap for him to buy.\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 very wealthy English Baron Fitzgerald had only one child, a son, who understandably was the apple of his eye. His wife died when the child was in his early teens. So Fitzgerald devoted himself to (...) fathering the kid. Unfortunately the son died in his late teens.\nMeanwhile, Fitzgerald's wealth greatly increased. He spent a lot on art works of the masters . Later Fitzgerald himself became seriously ill. Before his death, he had carefully prepared his will as to how his wealth would be settled - to sell his entire collection at an auction .\nBecause of the large quantity and high quality of his collection, a huge crowd of possible buyers gathered for the auction. Many of them were museum directors and private collectors eager to bid . Before the auction, the art works were shown, among which was a painting of Fitzgerald's son by an unknown artist. Because of its poor quality, it received little attention.\nWhen it was time for the auction, the auctioneer gaveled the crowd to attention. First the lawyer read from Fitzgerald's will that the first art work to be auctioned was the painting of his son.\nThe poor-quality painting didn't receive any bidders, except one old servant who had served the son and loved him, and who for emotional reasons offered the only bid.\nAs soon as the servant bought the painting for less than one English pound, the auctioneer stopped the bidding and asked the lawyer to read again from the will. The crowd became quiet, and the lawyer read from the will: \"Whoever buys the painting of my son gets all my collection.\" Then the auction was over.\n\n<question>:\nFitzgerald's will showed _ .\n\n<options>:\nA his desire to fool the bidders\nB his invaluable love for his son\nC his sadness at the death of his son\nD his regret of having no children to take over his wealth\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 very wealthy English Baron Fitzgerald had only one child, a son, who understandably was the apple of his eye. His wife died when the child was in his early teens. So Fitzgerald devoted himself to (...) fathering the kid. Unfortunately the son died in his late teens.\nMeanwhile, Fitzgerald's wealth greatly increased. He spent a lot on art works of the masters . Later Fitzgerald himself became seriously ill. Before his death, he had carefully prepared his will as to how his wealth would be settled - to sell his entire collection at an auction .\nBecause of the large quantity and high quality of his collection, a huge crowd of possible buyers gathered for the auction. Many of them were museum directors and private collectors eager to bid . Before the auction, the art works were shown, among which was a painting of Fitzgerald's son by an unknown artist. Because of its poor quality, it received little attention.\nWhen it was time for the auction, the auctioneer gaveled the crowd to attention. First the lawyer read from Fitzgerald's will that the first art work to be auctioned was the painting of his son.\nThe poor-quality painting didn't receive any bidders, except one old servant who had served the son and loved him, and who for emotional reasons offered the only bid.\nAs soon as the servant bought the painting for less than one English pound, the auctioneer stopped the bidding and asked the lawyer to read again from the will. The crowd became quiet, and the lawyer read from the will: \"Whoever buys the painting of my son gets all my collection.\" Then the auction was over.\n\n<question>:\nThe result of the auction would be the followings, except _ .\n\n<options>:\nA Expected\nB Puzzled\nC Surprised\nD Unbelievable\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nHow can you help kids cope with stress? Proper rest and good nutrition can improve coping skills, so can good parenting. Make time for your kids each day. Whether they need to talk with you or just be in the same room with you, make yourself available.\nEven as kids get older, quality time is important. It's really hard for some people to come home after a tiring day of work, get down on the floor, and play with their kids or just talk to them about their day -- especially if they've had a stressful day themselves. But expressing interest in your kids shows that they' re important to you.\nHelp your child deal with stress by talking about what may be causing it. Together, you can come up with a few solutions. For example, he should cut back on after-school activities, spending more time talking with his parents or teachers, developing an exercise plan or keeping a journal.\nYou can also help by predicting potentially stressful situations and preparing kids for them. For example, let a child know ahead of time, but not too far ahead of time, that a doctor's appointment is coming up and talk about what will happen there. Keep in mind, though, that younger kids probably won't need too much advance preparation. Too much information can cause more stress.\nRemember that some level of stress is normal, Let kids know that it's OK to feel angry, scared, lonely, or anxious and that other people share those feelings, too.\nWhen kids can't or won't discuss these problems, try talking about your own concerns. This shows that you're willing to handle tough topics and are available to talk with when they're ready. If a child shows symptoms that concern you and is unwilling to talk, consult a counselor or other mental health experts.\nMost parents have the skills to cope with their children's stress. The time to seek professional attention is when any change in behavior continues to exist, when stress is causing serious anxiety, or when the behavior is causing significant problems in functioning at school or at home.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the purpose of the text?\n\n<options>:\nA To share the author's ideas on proper parenting.\nB To persuade parents to spend more time with their kids.\nC To advise parents how to help their kids deal with stress.\nD To seek different ways to help solve kids' problems.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nHow can you help kids cope with stress? Proper rest and good nutrition can improve coping skills, so can good parenting. Make time for your kids each day. Whether they need to talk with you or just be in the same room with you, make yourself available.\nEven as kids get older, quality time is important. It's really hard for some people to come home after a tiring day of work, get down on the floor, and play with their kids or just talk to them about their day -- especially if they've had a stressful day themselves. But expressing interest in your kids shows that they' re important to you.\nHelp your child deal with stress by talking about what may be causing it. Together, you can come up with a few solutions. For example, he should cut back on after-school activities, spending more time talking with his parents or teachers, developing an exercise plan or keeping a journal.\nYou can also help by predicting potentially stressful situations and preparing kids for them. For example, let a child know ahead of time, but not too far ahead of time, that a doctor's appointment is coming up and talk about what will happen there. Keep in mind, though, that younger kids probably won't need too much advance preparation. Too much information can cause more stress.\nRemember that some level of stress is normal, Let kids know that it's OK to feel angry, scared, lonely, or anxious and that other people share those feelings, too.\nWhen kids can't or won't discuss these problems, try talking about your own concerns. This shows that you're willing to handle tough topics and are available to talk with when they're ready. If a child shows symptoms that concern you and is unwilling to talk, consult a counselor or other mental health experts.\nMost parents have the skills to cope with their children's stress. The time to seek professional attention is when any change in behavior continues to exist, when stress is causing serious anxiety, or when the behavior is causing significant problems in functioning at school or at home.\n\n<question>:\nWhy do some parents feel it difficult to spare quality time for their kids?\n\n<options>:\nA Their kids are growing so fast.\nB They have too much housework.\nC Their kids are losing interest in them.\nD They are tired out after work.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nHow can you help kids cope with stress? Proper rest and good nutrition can improve coping skills, so can good parenting. Make time for your kids each day. Whether they need to talk with you or just be in the same room with you, make yourself available.\nEven as kids get older, quality time is important. It's really hard for some people to come home after a tiring day of work, get down on the floor, and play with their kids or just talk to them about their day -- especially if they've had a stressful day themselves. But expressing interest in your kids shows that they' re important to you.\nHelp your child deal with stress by talking about what may be causing it. Together, you can come up with a few solutions. For example, he should cut back on after-school activities, spending more time talking with his parents or teachers, developing an exercise plan or keeping a journal.\nYou can also help by predicting potentially stressful situations and preparing kids for them. For example, let a child know ahead of time, but not too far ahead of time, that a doctor's appointment is coming up and talk about what will happen there. Keep in mind, though, that younger kids probably won't need too much advance preparation. Too much information can cause more stress.\nRemember that some level of stress is normal, Let kids know that it's OK to feel angry, scared, lonely, or anxious and that other people share those feelings, too.\nWhen kids can't or won't discuss these problems, try talking about your own concerns. This shows that you're willing to handle tough topics and are available to talk with when they're ready. If a child shows symptoms that concern you and is unwilling to talk, consult a counselor or other mental health experts.\nMost parents have the skills to cope with their children's stress. The time to seek professional attention is when any change in behavior continues to exist, when stress is causing serious anxiety, or when the behavior is causing significant problems in functioning at school or at home.\n\n<question>:\nYou are advised not to talk too much about a stressful situation in advance because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA it does no good to your kids\nB it doesn't work in practice\nC your kids may not feel stressed\nD your kids don't want to listen\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nHow can you help kids cope with stress? Proper rest and good nutrition can improve coping skills, so can good parenting. Make time for your kids each day. Whether they need to talk with you or just be in the same room with you, make yourself available.\nEven as kids get older, quality time is important. It's really hard for some people to come home after a tiring day of work, get down on the floor, and play with their kids or just talk to them about their day -- especially if they've had a stressful day themselves. But expressing interest in your kids shows that they' re important to you.\nHelp your child deal with stress by talking about what may be causing it. Together, you can come up with a few solutions. For example, he should cut back on after-school activities, spending more time talking with his parents or teachers, developing an exercise plan or keeping a journal.\nYou can also help by predicting potentially stressful situations and preparing kids for them. For example, let a child know ahead of time, but not too far ahead of time, that a doctor's appointment is coming up and talk about what will happen there. Keep in mind, though, that younger kids probably won't need too much advance preparation. Too much information can cause more stress.\nRemember that some level of stress is normal, Let kids know that it's OK to feel angry, scared, lonely, or anxious and that other people share those feelings, too.\nWhen kids can't or won't discuss these problems, try talking about your own concerns. This shows that you're willing to handle tough topics and are available to talk with when they're ready. If a child shows symptoms that concern you and is unwilling to talk, consult a counselor or other mental health experts.\nMost parents have the skills to cope with their children's stress. The time to seek professional attention is when any change in behavior continues to exist, when stress is causing serious anxiety, or when the behavior is causing significant problems in functioning at school or at home.\n\n<question>:\nWhat can we learn from the text?\n\n<options>:\nA Normal people share the same feelings.\nB It is normal for kids to have some stress.\nC Kids should get rid of the negative feelings.\nD Everybody feels angry, scared, lonely or anxious.\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>:\nThere's no better place to be than beside the seaside in the summer. And even in Britainyou can still find beaches away from the crowds with golden sand.\nCOMPTON BAY, ISLE OF WIGHT\nThis wide sandy beach is on the south west coast, between Freshwater and Brook and is part of the TennysonHeritageCoast. There are striking views of the white cliffs further along the coast. A coastal path passes behind the beach, and you can enjoy scenic cliff top walks in either direction.\nAccommodation: Sandpipers Hotel (01983 758150, www.sandpipersh.tel.com) with doubles fromPS10pp. KINGSGATE BAY,KENT\nAround the beach round a bend in the coastal road from Ramsgate is white cliffs with KingsgateCastledominating the whole landscape. It is fairly isolated, with few facilities, but is perfect for summer bathing or for bracing winter walks.\nAccommodation: Fayreness Hotel (0188 86866, www.fayreness.com) with doubles with breakfast fromPS69. 15pp.\nRINGSTEAD BAY, DORSET\nA picturesque 210ft crescent of pebbles with clean water that's a perfect escape from some of the busier beaches around Weymouth. You reach it by passing through the village of Upton,then along a narrow country road. Next to the car park is a well stocked shop. The cliffs behind RingsteadBayare an excellent place for fossil hunting.\nAccommodation: Glenburn Hotel (01305 832318, www.glenburnhotell.com) with doubles fromPS7 9 including breakfast. BRANSCOMBE.DEVON\nLying on the EastDevonHeritageCoast, Branscombe has good facilities with toilets and a car park close to the beach, as well as a small picnic area. A well stocked shop sells the most attractive dairy ice cream. Next to the shop is the Sea Shanty restaurant--open every day until 5 p.m. during the summer.\nAccommodation: The Mason's Arms, Branscombe Village (01297 680300, www.masonsarms.co.uk) with doubles fromPS6 5 pp with breakfast.\n\n<question>:\nWhich beach is the most wonderful place for summer bathing? _\n\n<options>:\nA COMPTONBAY.\nB BRANSCOMBE.\nC KINGSGATEBAY.\nD RINGSTEADBAY.\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>:\nThere's no better place to be than beside the seaside in the summer. And even in Britainyou can still find beaches away from the crowds with golden sand.\nCOMPTON BAY, ISLE OF WIGHT\nThis wide sandy beach is on the south west coast, between Freshwater and Brook and is part of the TennysonHeritageCoast. There are striking views of the white cliffs further along the coast. A coastal path passes behind the beach, and you can enjoy scenic cliff top walks in either direction.\nAccommodation: Sandpipers Hotel (01983 758150, www.sandpipersh.tel.com) with doubles fromPS10pp. KINGSGATE BAY,KENT\nAround the beach round a bend in the coastal road from Ramsgate is white cliffs with KingsgateCastledominating the whole landscape. It is fairly isolated, with few facilities, but is perfect for summer bathing or for bracing winter walks.\nAccommodation: Fayreness Hotel (0188 86866, www.fayreness.com) with doubles with breakfast fromPS69. 15pp.\nRINGSTEAD BAY, DORSET\nA picturesque 210ft crescent of pebbles with clean water that's a perfect escape from some of the busier beaches around Weymouth. You reach it by passing through the village of Upton,then along a narrow country road. Next to the car park is a well stocked shop. The cliffs behind RingsteadBayare an excellent place for fossil hunting.\nAccommodation: Glenburn Hotel (01305 832318, www.glenburnhotell.com) with doubles fromPS7 9 including breakfast. BRANSCOMBE.DEVON\nLying on the EastDevonHeritageCoast, Branscombe has good facilities with toilets and a car park close to the beach, as well as a small picnic area. A well stocked shop sells the most attractive dairy ice cream. Next to the shop is the Sea Shanty restaurant--open every day until 5 p.m. during the summer.\nAccommodation: The Mason's Arms, Branscombe Village (01297 680300, www.masonsarms.co.uk) with doubles fromPS6 5 pp with breakfast.\n\n<question>:\nIf you want to know more information about Branscombe, which website can you refer to? _\n\n<options>:\nA www.fayreness.com\nB www.masonsarms.co.uk\nC www.glenburnhotel.com\nD www.sandpipershotel.com\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>:\nThere's no better place to be than beside the seaside in the summer. And even in Britainyou can still find beaches away from the crowds with golden sand.\nCOMPTON BAY, ISLE OF WIGHT\nThis wide sandy beach is on the south west coast, between Freshwater and Brook and is part of the TennysonHeritageCoast. There are striking views of the white cliffs further along the coast. A coastal path passes behind the beach, and you can enjoy scenic cliff top walks in either direction.\nAccommodation: Sandpipers Hotel (01983 758150, www.sandpipersh.tel.com) with doubles fromPS10pp. KINGSGATE BAY,KENT\nAround the beach round a bend in the coastal road from Ramsgate is white cliffs with KingsgateCastledominating the whole landscape. It is fairly isolated, with few facilities, but is perfect for summer bathing or for bracing winter walks.\nAccommodation: Fayreness Hotel (0188 86866, www.fayreness.com) with doubles with breakfast fromPS69. 15pp.\nRINGSTEAD BAY, DORSET\nA picturesque 210ft crescent of pebbles with clean water that's a perfect escape from some of the busier beaches around Weymouth. You reach it by passing through the village of Upton,then along a narrow country road. Next to the car park is a well stocked shop. The cliffs behind RingsteadBayare an excellent place for fossil hunting.\nAccommodation: Glenburn Hotel (01305 832318, www.glenburnhotell.com) with doubles fromPS7 9 including breakfast. BRANSCOMBE.DEVON\nLying on the EastDevonHeritageCoast, Branscombe has good facilities with toilets and a car park close to the beach, as well as a small picnic area. A well stocked shop sells the most attractive dairy ice cream. Next to the shop is the Sea Shanty restaurant--open every day until 5 p.m. during the summer.\nAccommodation: The Mason's Arms, Branscombe Village (01297 680300, www.masonsarms.co.uk) with doubles fromPS6 5 pp with breakfast.\n\n<question>:\nWhat's the purpose of the passage? _\n\n<options>:\nA To attract more tourists.\nB To describe some beautiful beaches.\nC To tell us the most beautiful places in UKare beaches.\nD To tell us where to spend summer.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nEvery object tells a story. Even the most ordinary objects can present to us powerful images. Sometimes it is the ordinary nature of these objects that actually makes them so extraordinary. Such is the case with an old leather shoe in a museum in Alaska. At first glance it does not look like much. It is a woman's shoe of a style popular in the 1890s. But what is unique about this shoe is where it was found. It was discovered on the Checkout Pass, the famous trail used by the people seeking gold in Alaska. Who it belonged to or why it was left there is not known. Was it perhaps dropped by accident as the woman climbed up the 1500 stairs carved outface? Or did she throw away goods that she didn't need in order to travel lighter?\nOver 100, 000 people with \"gold fever\" made this trip hoping to become millionaires. Few of them understood that on their way they would have to cross a harsh wildness. Unprepared for such a dangerous journey, many died of starvation and exposure to the cold weather.\nThe Canadian government finally started requiring the gold seekers to bring one ton of supplies with them. This was thought to be enough for a person to survive for one year. They would carry their supplies in backpacks each weighing up to fifty pounds; it usually took at least 40 trips to get everything to the top and over the pass. Whoever dropped the shoe must have been a brave and determined woman. Perhaps she was successful and made it to Alaska. Perhaps she had to turn back in defeat. No one will ever know for sure, but what we do know is that she took part in one of the greatest adventures in the 19th century.\n\n<question>:\nThe ordinary woman's leather shoe is considered unusual because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA it was an important clue to life in the past\nB it was found on a famous trail\nC it at one time belonged to a VIP\nD it was a fashionable shoe at that time\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nEvery object tells a story. Even the most ordinary objects can present to us powerful images. Sometimes it is the ordinary nature of these objects that actually makes them so extraordinary. Such is the case with an old leather shoe in a museum in Alaska. At first glance it does not look like much. It is a woman's shoe of a style popular in the 1890s. But what is unique about this shoe is where it was found. It was discovered on the Checkout Pass, the famous trail used by the people seeking gold in Alaska. Who it belonged to or why it was left there is not known. Was it perhaps dropped by accident as the woman climbed up the 1500 stairs carved outface? Or did she throw away goods that she didn't need in order to travel lighter?\nOver 100, 000 people with \"gold fever\" made this trip hoping to become millionaires. Few of them understood that on their way they would have to cross a harsh wildness. Unprepared for such a dangerous journey, many died of starvation and exposure to the cold weather.\nThe Canadian government finally started requiring the gold seekers to bring one ton of supplies with them. This was thought to be enough for a person to survive for one year. They would carry their supplies in backpacks each weighing up to fifty pounds; it usually took at least 40 trips to get everything to the top and over the pass. Whoever dropped the shoe must have been a brave and determined woman. Perhaps she was successful and made it to Alaska. Perhaps she had to turn back in defeat. No one will ever know for sure, but what we do know is that she took part in one of the greatest adventures in the 19th century.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to this passage, many people who went to Alaska _ .\n\n<options>:\nA eventually became millionaires\nB brought with them many shoes\nC had conflicts with the Eskimos\nD were not properly equipped\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nEvery object tells a story. Even the most ordinary objects can present to us powerful images. Sometimes it is the ordinary nature of these objects that actually makes them so extraordinary. Such is the case with an old leather shoe in a museum in Alaska. At first glance it does not look like much. It is a woman's shoe of a style popular in the 1890s. But what is unique about this shoe is where it was found. It was discovered on the Checkout Pass, the famous trail used by the people seeking gold in Alaska. Who it belonged to or why it was left there is not known. Was it perhaps dropped by accident as the woman climbed up the 1500 stairs carved outface? Or did she throw away goods that she didn't need in order to travel lighter?\nOver 100, 000 people with \"gold fever\" made this trip hoping to become millionaires. Few of them understood that on their way they would have to cross a harsh wildness. Unprepared for such a dangerous journey, many died of starvation and exposure to the cold weather.\nThe Canadian government finally started requiring the gold seekers to bring one ton of supplies with them. This was thought to be enough for a person to survive for one year. They would carry their supplies in backpacks each weighing up to fifty pounds; it usually took at least 40 trips to get everything to the top and over the pass. Whoever dropped the shoe must have been a brave and determined woman. Perhaps she was successful and made it to Alaska. Perhaps she had to turn back in defeat. No one will ever know for sure, but what we do know is that she took part in one of the greatest adventures in the 19th century.\n\n<question>:\nThe Canadian government made gold seekers bring one year's supplies with them so that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA they would not die of hunger and cold\nB the army would have enough food for fighting a war\nC they would change these goods with the Eskimos\nD the supplies would make Alaska rich\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nEvery object tells a story. Even the most ordinary objects can present to us powerful images. Sometimes it is the ordinary nature of these objects that actually makes them so extraordinary. Such is the case with an old leather shoe in a museum in Alaska. At first glance it does not look like much. It is a woman's shoe of a style popular in the 1890s. But what is unique about this shoe is where it was found. It was discovered on the Checkout Pass, the famous trail used by the people seeking gold in Alaska. Who it belonged to or why it was left there is not known. Was it perhaps dropped by accident as the woman climbed up the 1500 stairs carved outface? Or did she throw away goods that she didn't need in order to travel lighter?\nOver 100, 000 people with \"gold fever\" made this trip hoping to become millionaires. Few of them understood that on their way they would have to cross a harsh wildness. Unprepared for such a dangerous journey, many died of starvation and exposure to the cold weather.\nThe Canadian government finally started requiring the gold seekers to bring one ton of supplies with them. This was thought to be enough for a person to survive for one year. They would carry their supplies in backpacks each weighing up to fifty pounds; it usually took at least 40 trips to get everything to the top and over the pass. Whoever dropped the shoe must have been a brave and determined woman. Perhaps she was successful and made it to Alaska. Perhaps she had to turn back in defeat. No one will ever know for sure, but what we do know is that she took part in one of the greatest adventures in the 19th century.\n\n<question>:\nNo matter what happened to the woman who owned the shoe, _ .\n\n<options>:\nA she must have lived a happy life\nB she certainly dropped the shoe on purpose\nC her adventurous spirit is definitely admired\nD her other shoes were equally fashionable\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>:\nWatercress is positively packed with healthy vitamins and minerals. The writings of both the Romans and the Ancient Greeks record the consumption of watercress by all classes. Hippocrates, \"the father of medicine\", was so convinced that watercress was a great healer that he built his first hospital next to a stream so that he could grow a plentiful supply of the shiny green leaves for his patients. The Romans chewed watercress in large quantities, believing that it would cure baldness. They, too, looked with favor on watercress as a salad.\nWatercress sandwiches were traditionally a breakfast item in nineteenth-century Europe. The most basic type of watercress sandwich has two pieces of white bread with a mixture of butter and watercress greens . A nickname for the vegetable, in fact, was \"poor man's bread\", because watercress was often eaten on its own for breakfast by families that could not afford the bread to go with _ .\nWatercress is a member of the mustard family. It contains vitamins C(66mg per 100g), K and A, and is also a valuable source of minerals such as iron, potassium, copper and calcium. The mustard oils in its silky leaves and stems contain an ingredient known as PEITC. Recent research has proved that PEITC can prevent the growth of cancer cells and, in some cases, actually destroy them.\nThe best watercress has silky green leaves without any marks and has undamaged stems, The older the plant, the darker are its leaves and the thicker its stems. This means a higher concentration of oils and vitamins. Young watercress, on the other hand, may be harvested after only twenty-eight days growth and has a milder taste. It is best to eat watercress fresh and raw , to keep more of its valuable nutrients, but it can be lightly cooked and used as an alternative to spinach--another dark green vegetable--in various recipes. From soups to salads, watercress is now considered around the world as a natural and healthy super food.\n\n<question>:\nCompared with older watercress, young watercress _\n\n<options>:\nA has lighter green leaves\nB contains more minerals\nC is better for medical use\nD is more suitable for eating raw\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>:\nWatercress is positively packed with healthy vitamins and minerals. The writings of both the Romans and the Ancient Greeks record the consumption of watercress by all classes. Hippocrates, \"the father of medicine\", was so convinced that watercress was a great healer that he built his first hospital next to a stream so that he could grow a plentiful supply of the shiny green leaves for his patients. The Romans chewed watercress in large quantities, believing that it would cure baldness. They, too, looked with favor on watercress as a salad.\nWatercress sandwiches were traditionally a breakfast item in nineteenth-century Europe. The most basic type of watercress sandwich has two pieces of white bread with a mixture of butter and watercress greens . A nickname for the vegetable, in fact, was \"poor man's bread\", because watercress was often eaten on its own for breakfast by families that could not afford the bread to go with _ .\nWatercress is a member of the mustard family. It contains vitamins C(66mg per 100g), K and A, and is also a valuable source of minerals such as iron, potassium, copper and calcium. The mustard oils in its silky leaves and stems contain an ingredient known as PEITC. Recent research has proved that PEITC can prevent the growth of cancer cells and, in some cases, actually destroy them.\nThe best watercress has silky green leaves without any marks and has undamaged stems, The older the plant, the darker are its leaves and the thicker its stems. This means a higher concentration of oils and vitamins. Young watercress, on the other hand, may be harvested after only twenty-eight days growth and has a milder taste. It is best to eat watercress fresh and raw , to keep more of its valuable nutrients, but it can be lightly cooked and used as an alternative to spinach--another dark green vegetable--in various recipes. From soups to salads, watercress is now considered around the world as a natural and healthy super food.\n\n<question>:\nWhat would be the best title for the text?\n\n<options>:\nA The history of watercress\nB watrcress, a medicinal plant\nC Watercress, the amazing food\nD New findings about watercress\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>:\nNapoleon stayed in a small inn . The next morning, he went to thank the innkeeper.\n\"You have served me well,\" said Napoleon. \"I wish to reward you. Tell me what you want.\"\n\"Sir, we want nothing,\" said the innkeeper. \"But will you tell us something?\"\n\"What is it?\" Napoleon asked.\n\"We have heard a story,\" said the innkeeper, \"that once during the war , a small village was taken by the Russians. You happened to be in the village. You hid while they looked for you. Will you tell us how you felt when they were looking for you?\" Napoleon looked very angry. He called in two of his soldiers. Then he pointed to the door. The soldiers took the innkeeper and his wife out into the yard.\nAt the end of the yard was a wall. The innkeeper and his wife were led to the wall. The soldiers tied the hands of the innkeeper and his wife. Napoleon watched, saying nothing. \"Please, sir.\" begged the innkeeper, \"Don't kill us! we meant nothing!\" The soldiers moved back. The innkeeper saw them raising their guns. Then Napoleon called: \"Ready! Aim!\" The wife screamed. \"Stop!\" said Napoleon. He went to the innkeeper, \"Now, you know the answer to the question you asked me just now, don't you?\"\n\n<question>:\nWhile the Russians were searching for him, Napoleon _ .\n\n<options>:\nA ordered his men to fight back\nB was frightened to death\nC feared nothing at all\nD regretted having hidden there\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>:\nNapoleon stayed in a small inn . The next morning, he went to thank the innkeeper.\n\"You have served me well,\" said Napoleon. \"I wish to reward you. Tell me what you want.\"\n\"Sir, we want nothing,\" said the innkeeper. \"But will you tell us something?\"\n\"What is it?\" Napoleon asked.\n\"We have heard a story,\" said the innkeeper, \"that once during the war , a small village was taken by the Russians. You happened to be in the village. You hid while they looked for you. Will you tell us how you felt when they were looking for you?\" Napoleon looked very angry. He called in two of his soldiers. Then he pointed to the door. The soldiers took the innkeeper and his wife out into the yard.\nAt the end of the yard was a wall. The innkeeper and his wife were led to the wall. The soldiers tied the hands of the innkeeper and his wife. Napoleon watched, saying nothing. \"Please, sir.\" begged the innkeeper, \"Don't kill us! we meant nothing!\" The soldiers moved back. The innkeeper saw them raising their guns. Then Napoleon called: \"Ready! Aim!\" The wife screamed. \"Stop!\" said Napoleon. He went to the innkeeper, \"Now, you know the answer to the question you asked me just now, don't you?\"\n\n<question>:\nWhy did Napoleon order his men to tie the couple?\n\n<options>:\nA Because he wanted to teach the innkeeper a good lesson for bothering him.\nB Because he wanted to kill the couple to get rid of his anger.\nC Because he wanted to show that he was so admiring a general that nobody could upset him.\nD Because he wanted to make them know that he felt the same as they in face of danger.\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>:\nNapoleon stayed in a small inn . The next morning, he went to thank the innkeeper.\n\"You have served me well,\" said Napoleon. \"I wish to reward you. Tell me what you want.\"\n\"Sir, we want nothing,\" said the innkeeper. \"But will you tell us something?\"\n\"What is it?\" Napoleon asked.\n\"We have heard a story,\" said the innkeeper, \"that once during the war , a small village was taken by the Russians. You happened to be in the village. You hid while they looked for you. Will you tell us how you felt when they were looking for you?\" Napoleon looked very angry. He called in two of his soldiers. Then he pointed to the door. The soldiers took the innkeeper and his wife out into the yard.\nAt the end of the yard was a wall. The innkeeper and his wife were led to the wall. The soldiers tied the hands of the innkeeper and his wife. Napoleon watched, saying nothing. \"Please, sir.\" begged the innkeeper, \"Don't kill us! we meant nothing!\" The soldiers moved back. The innkeeper saw them raising their guns. Then Napoleon called: \"Ready! Aim!\" The wife screamed. \"Stop!\" said Napoleon. He went to the innkeeper, \"Now, you know the answer to the question you asked me just now, don't you?\"\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is NOT true according to the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Five people are mentioned in this passage.\nB In fact, Napoleon didn't hide when the Russians were looking for him.\nC Napoleon was thankful to the innkeeper for his good service.\nD The couple had thought they would be killed before Napoleon said \"stop\".\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>:\nJust three years since Lady Gaga had her first US number one single, the pop star has claimed the top spot in Forbes magazine's annual Celebrity 100 list.\n The popular star moved up four positions from last year and has knocked TV chat show host Oprah Winfrey of the top spot. \n But how has the singer become such a global phenomenon in such a short space of time ? Two experts in music, fashion and social networking give their opinions. \nGeorge Ergatoudis ----Head of Music Radio1\n \" The key thing is Lady Gaga realized by using all the current social networking sites, and connecting that with her fashion, she has become an all-round star. Every time she goes out the door she looks different. She's getting photographed, she's aware of that and she's using it by updating her look literally on a daily basis.\n Another key thing wat that quite early on, her record label was showing how gifted she is as a musician. The music she makes, the songs she writes and the production she has are all brilliant contemporary pop music. She literally is turning into a global superstar.\"\nCalum Brannan ---Co-Founder of social Networking support company crowd Control HQ \n \"Social media is a reflection of what we love, so people are becoming very good at sharing exactly what they love and the brands and musicians they love.\n The fact she has 10 million Twitter followers and 30million Facebook fans is a massive reflection on Lady Gaga and the influence she has. Once out there, Twitter and Facebook help keep that person's profile alive. Her fans are always talking about her and sharing everything she does even when she's not on stage or in concert.\n I think even if she wasn't on Facebook and Twitter, her fans and followers would put her there anyway. But the most important thing is,she is on there and she's using them.\"\n\n<question>:\nWhat can be the best title for the text?\n\n<options>:\nA What is Lady Gaga's life like ?\nB What has Lady Gaga achieved ?\nC Why is Lady Gaga so popular ?\nD Why is lady Gaga using Facebook ?\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>:\nJust three years since Lady Gaga had her first US number one single, the pop star has claimed the top spot in Forbes magazine's annual Celebrity 100 list.\n The popular star moved up four positions from last year and has knocked TV chat show host Oprah Winfrey of the top spot. \n But how has the singer become such a global phenomenon in such a short space of time ? Two experts in music, fashion and social networking give their opinions. \nGeorge Ergatoudis ----Head of Music Radio1\n \" The key thing is Lady Gaga realized by using all the current social networking sites, and connecting that with her fashion, she has become an all-round star. Every time she goes out the door she looks different. She's getting photographed, she's aware of that and she's using it by updating her look literally on a daily basis.\n Another key thing wat that quite early on, her record label was showing how gifted she is as a musician. The music she makes, the songs she writes and the production she has are all brilliant contemporary pop music. She literally is turning into a global superstar.\"\nCalum Brannan ---Co-Founder of social Networking support company crowd Control HQ \n \"Social media is a reflection of what we love, so people are becoming very good at sharing exactly what they love and the brands and musicians they love.\n The fact she has 10 million Twitter followers and 30million Facebook fans is a massive reflection on Lady Gaga and the influence she has. Once out there, Twitter and Facebook help keep that person's profile alive. Her fans are always talking about her and sharing everything she does even when she's not on stage or in concert.\n I think even if she wasn't on Facebook and Twitter, her fans and followers would put her there anyway. But the most important thing is,she is on there and she's using them.\"\n\n<question>:\nBoth George Ergatoudis and Calum Brannan owe Lady Gaga's success to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA hard work\nB social media\nC her faithful fans\nD her music talents\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>:\nJust three years since Lady Gaga had her first US number one single, the pop star has claimed the top spot in Forbes magazine's annual Celebrity 100 list.\n The popular star moved up four positions from last year and has knocked TV chat show host Oprah Winfrey of the top spot. \n But how has the singer become such a global phenomenon in such a short space of time ? Two experts in music, fashion and social networking give their opinions. \nGeorge Ergatoudis ----Head of Music Radio1\n \" The key thing is Lady Gaga realized by using all the current social networking sites, and connecting that with her fashion, she has become an all-round star. Every time she goes out the door she looks different. She's getting photographed, she's aware of that and she's using it by updating her look literally on a daily basis.\n Another key thing wat that quite early on, her record label was showing how gifted she is as a musician. The music she makes, the songs she writes and the production she has are all brilliant contemporary pop music. She literally is turning into a global superstar.\"\nCalum Brannan ---Co-Founder of social Networking support company crowd Control HQ \n \"Social media is a reflection of what we love, so people are becoming very good at sharing exactly what they love and the brands and musicians they love.\n The fact she has 10 million Twitter followers and 30million Facebook fans is a massive reflection on Lady Gaga and the influence she has. Once out there, Twitter and Facebook help keep that person's profile alive. Her fans are always talking about her and sharing everything she does even when she's not on stage or in concert.\n I think even if she wasn't on Facebook and Twitter, her fans and followers would put her there anyway. But the most important thing is,she is on there and she's using them.\"\n\n<question>:\nWhat do we learn about Lady Gaga from the text?\n\n<options>:\nA . She doesn't write songs actually.\nB She began to sing three years ago.\nC She likes to take on a new look every day.\nD She has more fans on Twitter than on Facebook.\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>:\nJust three years since Lady Gaga had her first US number one single, the pop star has claimed the top spot in Forbes magazine's annual Celebrity 100 list.\n The popular star moved up four positions from last year and has knocked TV chat show host Oprah Winfrey of the top spot. \n But how has the singer become such a global phenomenon in such a short space of time ? Two experts in music, fashion and social networking give their opinions. \nGeorge Ergatoudis ----Head of Music Radio1\n \" The key thing is Lady Gaga realized by using all the current social networking sites, and connecting that with her fashion, she has become an all-round star. Every time she goes out the door she looks different. She's getting photographed, she's aware of that and she's using it by updating her look literally on a daily basis.\n Another key thing wat that quite early on, her record label was showing how gifted she is as a musician. The music she makes, the songs she writes and the production she has are all brilliant contemporary pop music. She literally is turning into a global superstar.\"\nCalum Brannan ---Co-Founder of social Networking support company crowd Control HQ \n \"Social media is a reflection of what we love, so people are becoming very good at sharing exactly what they love and the brands and musicians they love.\n The fact she has 10 million Twitter followers and 30million Facebook fans is a massive reflection on Lady Gaga and the influence she has. Once out there, Twitter and Facebook help keep that person's profile alive. Her fans are always talking about her and sharing everything she does even when she's not on stage or in concert.\n I think even if she wasn't on Facebook and Twitter, her fans and followers would put her there anyway. But the most important thing is,she is on there and she's using them.\"\n\n<question>:\nWhat can be inferred from the text?\n\n<options>:\nA Lady Gaga has had only one US number one single.\nB Lady Gaga keeps a close contact with her fans.\nC Lady Gaga's influence is limited to America.\nD Lady Gaga ranked 10th in last year's Forbes Celebrity 100 list.\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>:\nToday, in many high schools, teaching is now a technical miracle of computer labs, digital cameras, DVD players and laptops. Teachers can e-mail parents, post messages for students on online bulletin(,) boards, and take attendance with a quick movement of a mouse.\nEven though we are now living in the digital age, the basic and most important element of education has not changed. Most students still need that one-on-one, teacher-student relationship to learn and to succeed. Teenagers need instruction in English, math or history, but they also want personal advice and encouragement. Kids talk with me about their families, their weekend plans, their favorite TV shows and their relationship problems. In my English and journalism classes, we talk about Shakespeare and persuasive essays, but we also discuss college basketball, the war in Iraq and career choices. Students show me pictures of their rebuilt cars, their family vacations, and their newborn baby brothers. This personal connection is the necessary link between teachers and students that no amount of technology can improve upon or replace.\nA few years ago I had a student in sophomore English who was struggling with my class and with school in general. Although he was a humorous young man who liked to joke around, I knew his family life was far from ideal. Whenever I approached him about missing homework or low test grades, he always had the same reply, \"It doesn't matter because I'm quitting school anyway.\" Even though he always said this in a half-teasing way, I knew he needed to hear my different opinion and my \"value of a high school education\" lecture. He needed to hear this speech from me. After he left my class, he struggled through the next two years of school. But, he did finally graduate because we kept telling him to hang in there. We'd cared about him finishing school.\nRecently, I saw this former student working at a local Italian restaurant. I told him again how proud I was of him. He said that he was hoping to go back to school to become a certified electrician. I encouraged him to get that training.\nStudents rely on _ teachers to guide, to tutor, to listen, to laugh and to cry with them. Teachers provide the most important link in the educational process--the human one.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the text, the most important element in education is _ .\n\n<options>:\nA teachers' good instruction\nB advanced technology\nC teachers' encouragement\nD personal connection\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>:\nToday, in many high schools, teaching is now a technical miracle of computer labs, digital cameras, DVD players and laptops. Teachers can e-mail parents, post messages for students on online bulletin(,) boards, and take attendance with a quick movement of a mouse.\nEven though we are now living in the digital age, the basic and most important element of education has not changed. Most students still need that one-on-one, teacher-student relationship to learn and to succeed. Teenagers need instruction in English, math or history, but they also want personal advice and encouragement. Kids talk with me about their families, their weekend plans, their favorite TV shows and their relationship problems. In my English and journalism classes, we talk about Shakespeare and persuasive essays, but we also discuss college basketball, the war in Iraq and career choices. Students show me pictures of their rebuilt cars, their family vacations, and their newborn baby brothers. This personal connection is the necessary link between teachers and students that no amount of technology can improve upon or replace.\nA few years ago I had a student in sophomore English who was struggling with my class and with school in general. Although he was a humorous young man who liked to joke around, I knew his family life was far from ideal. Whenever I approached him about missing homework or low test grades, he always had the same reply, \"It doesn't matter because I'm quitting school anyway.\" Even though he always said this in a half-teasing way, I knew he needed to hear my different opinion and my \"value of a high school education\" lecture. He needed to hear this speech from me. After he left my class, he struggled through the next two years of school. But, he did finally graduate because we kept telling him to hang in there. We'd cared about him finishing school.\nRecently, I saw this former student working at a local Italian restaurant. I told him again how proud I was of him. He said that he was hoping to go back to school to become a certified electrician. I encouraged him to get that training.\nStudents rely on _ teachers to guide, to tutor, to listen, to laugh and to cry with them. Teachers provide the most important link in the educational process--the human one.\n\n<question>:\nThe author states his view of education by _ .\n\n<options>:\nA example\nB description\nC figure\nD Comparison\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>:\nTo understand how Americans think about things, it is necessary to understand \"the point\". Americans mention it often: \"Let's get right to the point.\" They will say, \"My point is...\" \"What's the point of all this?\"\nThe \"point\" is the idea or piece of information that Americans suppose is, or should be, at the center of people's thinking, writings, and spoken comments. Speakers and writers are supposed to \"make their points clear\", meaning that they are supposed to say or write clearly the idea or piece of information they wish to express.\nPeople from many other cultures have different ideas about the point. Africans traditionally tell stories that express the thoughts they have in mind, rather than stating the point clearly. Japanese traditionally speak indirectly, leaving the listener to figure out what the point is. Thus, while an American might say to a friend, \"I don't think that coat goes very well with the rest of your _ ,\" a Japanese might say, \"Maybe another coat would look even better than the one you have on.\" Americans value a person who \"gets right to the point\". Japanese are likely to consider such a person insensitive if not rude.\nThe Chinese and Japanese languages are characterized by vagueness and ambiguity. The precision and directness Americans associate with \"the point\" cannot be achieved, at least not with any grace, in Chinese and Japanese. Speakers of those languages thus have to learn a new way of reasoning and expressing their ideas if they are going to communicate satisfactorily with Americans.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage, Americans expect speakers and writers to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA express their personal views\nB be clear about their main ideas\nC be honest about their true feelings\nD give as much information as possible\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>:\nTo understand how Americans think about things, it is necessary to understand \"the point\". Americans mention it often: \"Let's get right to the point.\" They will say, \"My point is...\" \"What's the point of all this?\"\nThe \"point\" is the idea or piece of information that Americans suppose is, or should be, at the center of people's thinking, writings, and spoken comments. Speakers and writers are supposed to \"make their points clear\", meaning that they are supposed to say or write clearly the idea or piece of information they wish to express.\nPeople from many other cultures have different ideas about the point. Africans traditionally tell stories that express the thoughts they have in mind, rather than stating the point clearly. Japanese traditionally speak indirectly, leaving the listener to figure out what the point is. Thus, while an American might say to a friend, \"I don't think that coat goes very well with the rest of your _ ,\" a Japanese might say, \"Maybe another coat would look even better than the one you have on.\" Americans value a person who \"gets right to the point\". Japanese are likely to consider such a person insensitive if not rude.\nThe Chinese and Japanese languages are characterized by vagueness and ambiguity. The precision and directness Americans associate with \"the point\" cannot be achieved, at least not with any grace, in Chinese and Japanese. Speakers of those languages thus have to learn a new way of reasoning and expressing their ideas if they are going to communicate satisfactorily with Americans.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following peoples will tell a story to express what they have in mind?\n\n<options>:\nA Americans.\nB Chinese.\nC Japanese.\nD Africans.\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>:\nTo understand how Americans think about things, it is necessary to understand \"the point\". Americans mention it often: \"Let's get right to the point.\" They will say, \"My point is...\" \"What's the point of all this?\"\nThe \"point\" is the idea or piece of information that Americans suppose is, or should be, at the center of people's thinking, writings, and spoken comments. Speakers and writers are supposed to \"make their points clear\", meaning that they are supposed to say or write clearly the idea or piece of information they wish to express.\nPeople from many other cultures have different ideas about the point. Africans traditionally tell stories that express the thoughts they have in mind, rather than stating the point clearly. Japanese traditionally speak indirectly, leaving the listener to figure out what the point is. Thus, while an American might say to a friend, \"I don't think that coat goes very well with the rest of your _ ,\" a Japanese might say, \"Maybe another coat would look even better than the one you have on.\" Americans value a person who \"gets right to the point\". Japanese are likely to consider such a person insensitive if not rude.\nThe Chinese and Japanese languages are characterized by vagueness and ambiguity. The precision and directness Americans associate with \"the point\" cannot be achieved, at least not with any grace, in Chinese and Japanese. Speakers of those languages thus have to learn a new way of reasoning and expressing their ideas if they are going to communicate satisfactorily with Americans.\n\n<question>:\nIn order to communicate with Americans satisfactorily, speakers of Chinese need to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA mind their manners\nB explain their reasons clearly\nC change their ways of expressing ideas\nD be careful about their choices of words\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nWe know that hugs make us feel easy inside. And this feeling, it turns out, could actually _ stress and protect r the immune system, according to a new research from Carnegie Mellon University.\nIt's a well-known fact that stress can weaken the immune system. In this study, the researchers sought to determine whether hugs----like social support more broadly ----could protect individuals from the increased sensitivity to illness brought on by the particular stress that come with interpersonal conflict.\n\"We know that people experiencing ongoing conflicts with others are less able to fight off cold viruses. We also know that people who report having social support are partly protected from the effects of stress on psychological states, such as depression and anxiety, \"the study's lead author, psychologist Dr. Sheldon Cohen , said in a statement. \"We tested whether awareness of social support is equally effective in protecting us from sensitivity to infection caused by stress and also whether receiving hugs might partially account for those feeling of support and thus protect a person against infection.\"\nIn the experiment , over 400 healthy adults filled out a questionnaire about their perceived social support and also participated in a nightly phone interview for two weeks . They were asked the frequency they engaged in interpersonal conflicts and received bugs that day.[:++Z+X+X+K]\nThen, the researchers exposed the participants to a common cold virus, and monitored them to assess signs of infection. They found that both perceived social support and more frequent hugs reduced the risk of infection associated with experiencing interpersonal conflict. Regardless of whether or not they experienced social conflicts, infected participants with greater perceived social support and more frequent hugs had less severe illness symptoms.\n\"This suggests that being hugged by a trusted person may act as an effective means of conveying support and that increasing the frequency of hugs might be an effective means of reducing the effects of stress,\" Cohen said. \"The apparent protective effect of hugs may result from the physical contact itself or hugging being a behavioral indicator of support and closeness. Either way, those who receive more hugs are somewhat more protected from infection.\"\nIf you need any more reason to go wrap your arms around someone special, consider this: hugs also lower blood pressure, reduce fearsome around death and dying, improve heart health and decrease feeling of loneliness.\n\n<question>:\nDr. Sheldon Cohen's experiment shows that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA hugs can hide serious illness symptoms\nB social conflicts can monitor signs of infection\nC social support can reduce the risk of having a cold\nD depression and anxiety result from less social support\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>:\nWe know that hugs make us feel easy inside. And this feeling, it turns out, could actually _ stress and protect r the immune system, according to a new research from Carnegie Mellon University.\nIt's a well-known fact that stress can weaken the immune system. In this study, the researchers sought to determine whether hugs----like social support more broadly ----could protect individuals from the increased sensitivity to illness brought on by the particular stress that come with interpersonal conflict.\n\"We know that people experiencing ongoing conflicts with others are less able to fight off cold viruses. We also know that people who report having social support are partly protected from the effects of stress on psychological states, such as depression and anxiety, \"the study's lead author, psychologist Dr. Sheldon Cohen , said in a statement. \"We tested whether awareness of social support is equally effective in protecting us from sensitivity to infection caused by stress and also whether receiving hugs might partially account for those feeling of support and thus protect a person against infection.\"\nIn the experiment , over 400 healthy adults filled out a questionnaire about their perceived social support and also participated in a nightly phone interview for two weeks . They were asked the frequency they engaged in interpersonal conflicts and received bugs that day.[:++Z+X+X+K]\nThen, the researchers exposed the participants to a common cold virus, and monitored them to assess signs of infection. They found that both perceived social support and more frequent hugs reduced the risk of infection associated with experiencing interpersonal conflict. Regardless of whether or not they experienced social conflicts, infected participants with greater perceived social support and more frequent hugs had less severe illness symptoms.\n\"This suggests that being hugged by a trusted person may act as an effective means of conveying support and that increasing the frequency of hugs might be an effective means of reducing the effects of stress,\" Cohen said. \"The apparent protective effect of hugs may result from the physical contact itself or hugging being a behavioral indicator of support and closeness. Either way, those who receive more hugs are somewhat more protected from infection.\"\nIf you need any more reason to go wrap your arms around someone special, consider this: hugs also lower blood pressure, reduce fearsome around death and dying, improve heart health and decrease feeling of loneliness.\n\n<question>:\nThe passage aims to convey that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA hugs can have protective effects\nB social support can sure diseases\nC interpersonal conflicts cause infections\nD stress can weaken our immune system\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>:\nWe know that hugs make us feel easy inside. And this feeling, it turns out, could actually _ stress and protect r the immune system, according to a new research from Carnegie Mellon University.\nIt's a well-known fact that stress can weaken the immune system. In this study, the researchers sought to determine whether hugs----like social support more broadly ----could protect individuals from the increased sensitivity to illness brought on by the particular stress that come with interpersonal conflict.\n\"We know that people experiencing ongoing conflicts with others are less able to fight off cold viruses. We also know that people who report having social support are partly protected from the effects of stress on psychological states, such as depression and anxiety, \"the study's lead author, psychologist Dr. Sheldon Cohen , said in a statement. \"We tested whether awareness of social support is equally effective in protecting us from sensitivity to infection caused by stress and also whether receiving hugs might partially account for those feeling of support and thus protect a person against infection.\"\nIn the experiment , over 400 healthy adults filled out a questionnaire about their perceived social support and also participated in a nightly phone interview for two weeks . They were asked the frequency they engaged in interpersonal conflicts and received bugs that day.[:++Z+X+X+K]\nThen, the researchers exposed the participants to a common cold virus, and monitored them to assess signs of infection. They found that both perceived social support and more frequent hugs reduced the risk of infection associated with experiencing interpersonal conflict. Regardless of whether or not they experienced social conflicts, infected participants with greater perceived social support and more frequent hugs had less severe illness symptoms.\n\"This suggests that being hugged by a trusted person may act as an effective means of conveying support and that increasing the frequency of hugs might be an effective means of reducing the effects of stress,\" Cohen said. \"The apparent protective effect of hugs may result from the physical contact itself or hugging being a behavioral indicator of support and closeness. Either way, those who receive more hugs are somewhat more protected from infection.\"\nIf you need any more reason to go wrap your arms around someone special, consider this: hugs also lower blood pressure, reduce fearsome around death and dying, improve heart health and decrease feeling of loneliness.\n\n<question>:\nThe passage is most likely to be found in _ .\n\n<options>:\nA a social science magazine\nB a commercial brochure\nC a medical report\nD an academic essay\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>:\nAnthropologists are scientists that study people who often lived hundreds or even thousands of years ago. Items those men, women, and children left behind when they died --- everything from clothing to jewelry and tools --- tell anthropologists a lot. And sometimes even their words survive.\n Experts believe that a discovery in Mexico is the oldest example of writing ever found in the Americas. The people who created it probably lived 3,000 years ago, long before Christopher Columbus arrived in the New World.\n Workers digging in a rock mine happened to notice a stone block with marks carved onto its surface. They found the large piece of stone near the city of Cascajal, Mexico, which was once the capital of an ancient people called the Ohmec.\n \"There are signs on the block that seem to show objects used by the Olmec during their religious ceremonies,\" says Dr. Stephen Houston, of Brown University in the USA. \"There is a sign that looks very similar to a knife and another that looks like the chair of a King,\" he explains.\n Houston, an expert on the writing systems of ancient cultures, says the discovery is exciting because \"it makes clear that the Olmec could read and write. It is like hearing voices from the past.\"\n But experts don't know exactly what the writing says. Finding other examples of Olmec writing could help decipher the puzzle.\n \"We could have whole sets of ancient writing which will basically make ancient people speak to us directly,\" says Houston. \"There are many puzzles to be solved, and this is just one of them.\"\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage, what items do scientists often use to learn more about the past?\n\n<options>:\nA Clothing and jewelry.\nB Books and stones.\nC Knives and chairs.\nD People and animals.\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>:\nAnthropologists are scientists that study people who often lived hundreds or even thousands of years ago. Items those men, women, and children left behind when they died --- everything from clothing to jewelry and tools --- tell anthropologists a lot. And sometimes even their words survive.\n Experts believe that a discovery in Mexico is the oldest example of writing ever found in the Americas. The people who created it probably lived 3,000 years ago, long before Christopher Columbus arrived in the New World.\n Workers digging in a rock mine happened to notice a stone block with marks carved onto its surface. They found the large piece of stone near the city of Cascajal, Mexico, which was once the capital of an ancient people called the Ohmec.\n \"There are signs on the block that seem to show objects used by the Olmec during their religious ceremonies,\" says Dr. Stephen Houston, of Brown University in the USA. \"There is a sign that looks very similar to a knife and another that looks like the chair of a King,\" he explains.\n Houston, an expert on the writing systems of ancient cultures, says the discovery is exciting because \"it makes clear that the Olmec could read and write. It is like hearing voices from the past.\"\n But experts don't know exactly what the writing says. Finding other examples of Olmec writing could help decipher the puzzle.\n \"We could have whole sets of ancient writing which will basically make ancient people speak to us directly,\" says Houston. \"There are many puzzles to be solved, and this is just one of them.\"\n\n<question>:\nWhat is important about the stone block mentioned in the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA It proves that people lived in this part of the world more than 3,000 years ago.\nB It allows scientists to translate the ancient language used in this area.\nC It is evidence of the oldest form of writing ever found in the Americas.\nD It shows the people of the area have a written language.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nAnthropologists are scientists that study people who often lived hundreds or even thousands of years ago. Items those men, women, and children left behind when they died --- everything from clothing to jewelry and tools --- tell anthropologists a lot. And sometimes even their words survive.\n Experts believe that a discovery in Mexico is the oldest example of writing ever found in the Americas. The people who created it probably lived 3,000 years ago, long before Christopher Columbus arrived in the New World.\n Workers digging in a rock mine happened to notice a stone block with marks carved onto its surface. They found the large piece of stone near the city of Cascajal, Mexico, which was once the capital of an ancient people called the Ohmec.\n \"There are signs on the block that seem to show objects used by the Olmec during their religious ceremonies,\" says Dr. Stephen Houston, of Brown University in the USA. \"There is a sign that looks very similar to a knife and another that looks like the chair of a King,\" he explains.\n Houston, an expert on the writing systems of ancient cultures, says the discovery is exciting because \"it makes clear that the Olmec could read and write. It is like hearing voices from the past.\"\n But experts don't know exactly what the writing says. Finding other examples of Olmec writing could help decipher the puzzle.\n \"We could have whole sets of ancient writing which will basically make ancient people speak to us directly,\" says Houston. \"There are many puzzles to be solved, and this is just one of them.\"\n\n<question>:\nWhich is probably the best title for the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA World's First Book\nB Oldest Writing in the New World\nC What Does It Say?\nD New Language Discovered\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>:\nMost teens I meet these days lack basic social courtesy when dealing with people. My own son, who basically grew up with his grandmother, the original manners expert, has perfect table manners. This is partly because he was exposed to manners at a very young age. However, when we eat at home, he would not practice manners. So I asked him why. He said, \"I behave the way I am supposed to behave when I'm out, but when I am at home I want to be comfortable.\"\nThat's when I realized that most parents, myself included, do teach their children the proper way to behave outside the home, but they are also brought up to believe that at home, anything goes.\nMy answer to him was \"good behavior has nothing to do with where you are or whom you are with\". Then he answered, \"But I behave properly when I'm with others so that they think better of me .\" And that is when I realized that I was doing things all wrong. I explained to him that it had nothing to do with what people think. This confused him even more.\nSo I went on to explain that behavior, whether in your everyday interaction with people or at the dining table at home, is an expression of who you are. Well, at the age of 13, he got it.\nSo basically, what I am saying is that teaching your children manners comes with the underlying lesson that it is not about what to do or not to do, but rather , who they are. This way it is not mechanical : it comes from within. \nTeach your teens or children the basic courtesy of greeting their friends' parents and introducing themselves when they go to someone's home. Teach teenage boys to open the door of a car, or any door for that matter, for any girl, whether they are their girlfriends or not. This includes holding elevator doors or letting women step out of the elevator first.\nJust remember that teenage boys who practice good manners and courtesy grow up to become men who respect people in general.\n\n<question>:\nWhy did \"my son\" behave differently at home and out of home?\n\n<options>:\nA He wanted to be a special boy.\nB He wanted to be more comfortable at home.\nC He just followed what his grandmother's said.\nD He thought that behavior was very cool.\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>:\nMost teens I meet these days lack basic social courtesy when dealing with people. My own son, who basically grew up with his grandmother, the original manners expert, has perfect table manners. This is partly because he was exposed to manners at a very young age. However, when we eat at home, he would not practice manners. So I asked him why. He said, \"I behave the way I am supposed to behave when I'm out, but when I am at home I want to be comfortable.\"\nThat's when I realized that most parents, myself included, do teach their children the proper way to behave outside the home, but they are also brought up to believe that at home, anything goes.\nMy answer to him was \"good behavior has nothing to do with where you are or whom you are with\". Then he answered, \"But I behave properly when I'm with others so that they think better of me .\" And that is when I realized that I was doing things all wrong. I explained to him that it had nothing to do with what people think. This confused him even more.\nSo I went on to explain that behavior, whether in your everyday interaction with people or at the dining table at home, is an expression of who you are. Well, at the age of 13, he got it.\nSo basically, what I am saying is that teaching your children manners comes with the underlying lesson that it is not about what to do or not to do, but rather , who they are. This way it is not mechanical : it comes from within. \nTeach your teens or children the basic courtesy of greeting their friends' parents and introducing themselves when they go to someone's home. Teach teenage boys to open the door of a car, or any door for that matter, for any girl, whether they are their girlfriends or not. This includes holding elevator doors or letting women step out of the elevator first.\nJust remember that teenage boys who practice good manners and courtesy grow up to become men who respect people in general.\n\n<question>:\nWhat do most parents do with their children' manners?\n\n<options>:\nA Most parents often stress their children' good manners outside the home.\nB Most parents pay more attention to their children' manners at home.\nC Most parents pay no attention to their children's good manners.\nD Most parents are too busy to be concerned about their children's manners.\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>:\nMost teens I meet these days lack basic social courtesy when dealing with people. My own son, who basically grew up with his grandmother, the original manners expert, has perfect table manners. This is partly because he was exposed to manners at a very young age. However, when we eat at home, he would not practice manners. So I asked him why. He said, \"I behave the way I am supposed to behave when I'm out, but when I am at home I want to be comfortable.\"\nThat's when I realized that most parents, myself included, do teach their children the proper way to behave outside the home, but they are also brought up to believe that at home, anything goes.\nMy answer to him was \"good behavior has nothing to do with where you are or whom you are with\". Then he answered, \"But I behave properly when I'm with others so that they think better of me .\" And that is when I realized that I was doing things all wrong. I explained to him that it had nothing to do with what people think. This confused him even more.\nSo I went on to explain that behavior, whether in your everyday interaction with people or at the dining table at home, is an expression of who you are. Well, at the age of 13, he got it.\nSo basically, what I am saying is that teaching your children manners comes with the underlying lesson that it is not about what to do or not to do, but rather , who they are. This way it is not mechanical : it comes from within. \nTeach your teens or children the basic courtesy of greeting their friends' parents and introducing themselves when they go to someone's home. Teach teenage boys to open the door of a car, or any door for that matter, for any girl, whether they are their girlfriends or not. This includes holding elevator doors or letting women step out of the elevator first.\nJust remember that teenage boys who practice good manners and courtesy grow up to become men who respect people in general.\n\n<question>:\nThe author has written this passage in order to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA show his/her son and the son's good behavior to teenage boys\nB introduce his/her son's good manners to us\nC tell teenage boys to form good manners and learn to respect people around\nD tell parents good manners is about their children's usual way of behavior and inner quality\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>:\nOutside her shabby cottage, old Mrs. Tailor was hanging out laundry on a wire line, unaware that some children lay hidden in the leaves of a nearby tree watching her every move. They were determined to find out if she really was a witch.\nThey watched as she took a broomstick to clean the dirt from her stone steps. But, much to their disappointment, she did not mount the broomstick and take flight. Suddenly, the old lady's work was interrupted by the cackling of her hen--a signal that an egg had been laid in the warm nest on top of the haystack.\nThe old broomstick was put aside as she hobbled off towards the haystack followed by Sooty, a black cat she had rescued from a fox trap some time back. With only three legs, it was hard for Sooty to keep up with the old lady. The cat provided proof--the children were sure that only a witch could own a black cat with three legs.\nThere, standing on a wooden box, was Mrs. Tailor, stretching out to gather her precious egg. Taking the egg in one of her hands, she began to climb down when, without warning, the box broke and the old lady fell.\n\"We have to got and help her,\" whispered Amy.\n\"What if it is a trick?\" replied Ben.\n\"Don't be silly, Ben. If she were a witch, she would have turned us into frogs already,\" reasoned Meg. \"Come on Amy, let's go.\" The girls climbed down the tree and ran all the way to the haystack.\nApproaching carefully, they could see a wound on the old lady's face. She had knocked her head on a stone and her ankle was definitely broken. \"Go and get Dad,\" Amy yelled to her brother. \"Tell him about the accident.\"\nThe boys did not need another excuse to leave. They ran as fast as they could for help, hoping that Mrs. Tailor would not wake and turn the girls into frogs.\n\n<question>:\n. Why were the children hiding in the tree?\n\n<options>:\nA They wanted to watch Mrs. Tailor do her housework closely.\nB They were playing a hide-and-seek game\nC They wanted to find out if the rumors about Mrs. Tailor were true\nD They were pretending to be spies\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>:\nOutside her shabby cottage, old Mrs. Tailor was hanging out laundry on a wire line, unaware that some children lay hidden in the leaves of a nearby tree watching her every move. They were determined to find out if she really was a witch.\nThey watched as she took a broomstick to clean the dirt from her stone steps. But, much to their disappointment, she did not mount the broomstick and take flight. Suddenly, the old lady's work was interrupted by the cackling of her hen--a signal that an egg had been laid in the warm nest on top of the haystack.\nThe old broomstick was put aside as she hobbled off towards the haystack followed by Sooty, a black cat she had rescued from a fox trap some time back. With only three legs, it was hard for Sooty to keep up with the old lady. The cat provided proof--the children were sure that only a witch could own a black cat with three legs.\nThere, standing on a wooden box, was Mrs. Tailor, stretching out to gather her precious egg. Taking the egg in one of her hands, she began to climb down when, without warning, the box broke and the old lady fell.\n\"We have to got and help her,\" whispered Amy.\n\"What if it is a trick?\" replied Ben.\n\"Don't be silly, Ben. If she were a witch, she would have turned us into frogs already,\" reasoned Meg. \"Come on Amy, let's go.\" The girls climbed down the tree and ran all the way to the haystack.\nApproaching carefully, they could see a wound on the old lady's face. She had knocked her head on a stone and her ankle was definitely broken. \"Go and get Dad,\" Amy yelled to her brother. \"Tell him about the accident.\"\nThe boys did not need another excuse to leave. They ran as fast as they could for help, hoping that Mrs. Tailor would not wake and turn the girls into frogs.\n\n<question>:\n. Mrs. Tailor stopped sweeping when _\n\n<options>:\nA her front steps were clean\nB she noticed the children in the tree\nC she was ready to take a flight\nD she heard the hen cackling\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 is generally believed that we are getting cleaned when we step under a shower. We are, but we're also giving a home to lots of tiny little creatures we didn't even know about. A showerhead carries thousands of bacteria called Mycobacterium.These can cause problems like coughs and tiredness, and a general feeling of poorliness . When you turn on the water, the bacteria go from the showerhead onto and into your body.\nThis is a finding of Norman R. Pace and his team at the University of Colorado, in the US. The scientists investigated bacteria in all kinds of human environment, including showers.Pace's team looked at 45 showerheads in nine American cities. They discovered that 30 percent of them had large amounts of flying Mycobacterium.\nBut Pace said that they _ few threats to the health.Only those with a weak immune system might need to worry.He told the New York Times that the bacteria are not as unpleasant as might be thought.He said that having a shower is no more dangerous than anything else we do in the morning.\nBut for those who feel sick about the idea of all those microorganisms , he had some advice. Let the water run for 30 seconds before getting into the shower. Why? The number of bacteria is smaller than that when the water is just turned on. If that seems like a waste of water, he added that you could also change your showerhead every few months.\nHowever, Pace had good news too. He has also been testing the air in US subways. Apart from iron particles , which are ground off the track by the wheels of trains, subway air is fresh. The reason is that a train's movement pumps fresh outdoor air into the tunnels.\nPace explained that he wanted to understand the natural microbial environments of public places. This kind of knowledge might help discover the microbes to be used in a bioterrorist attack.\n\n<question>:\nFrom the finding of Norman R. Pace, after taking a shower, we might cough or feel tired because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA it's easy to get a cold when taking a bath\nB the showerhead carries many bacteria causing illness\nC we don't get cleaned while showering\nD we don't get a weak immune system\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 is generally believed that we are getting cleaned when we step under a shower. We are, but we're also giving a home to lots of tiny little creatures we didn't even know about. A showerhead carries thousands of bacteria called Mycobacterium.These can cause problems like coughs and tiredness, and a general feeling of poorliness . When you turn on the water, the bacteria go from the showerhead onto and into your body.\nThis is a finding of Norman R. Pace and his team at the University of Colorado, in the US. The scientists investigated bacteria in all kinds of human environment, including showers.Pace's team looked at 45 showerheads in nine American cities. They discovered that 30 percent of them had large amounts of flying Mycobacterium.\nBut Pace said that they _ few threats to the health.Only those with a weak immune system might need to worry.He told the New York Times that the bacteria are not as unpleasant as might be thought.He said that having a shower is no more dangerous than anything else we do in the morning.\nBut for those who feel sick about the idea of all those microorganisms , he had some advice. Let the water run for 30 seconds before getting into the shower. Why? The number of bacteria is smaller than that when the water is just turned on. If that seems like a waste of water, he added that you could also change your showerhead every few months.\nHowever, Pace had good news too. He has also been testing the air in US subways. Apart from iron particles , which are ground off the track by the wheels of trains, subway air is fresh. The reason is that a train's movement pumps fresh outdoor air into the tunnels.\nPace explained that he wanted to understand the natural microbial environments of public places. This kind of knowledge might help discover the microbes to be used in a bioterrorist attack.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?\n\n<options>:\nA Hot water could kill most of bacteria in showerheads.\nB Of 45 showerheads surveyed in nine cities, 30 carried large amounts of Mycobacterium.\nC Changing showerheads is the only way to avoid microorganisms.\nD Shower water contains much less bacteria after being left to run for 30 seconds.\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 is generally believed that we are getting cleaned when we step under a shower. We are, but we're also giving a home to lots of tiny little creatures we didn't even know about. A showerhead carries thousands of bacteria called Mycobacterium.These can cause problems like coughs and tiredness, and a general feeling of poorliness . When you turn on the water, the bacteria go from the showerhead onto and into your body.\nThis is a finding of Norman R. Pace and his team at the University of Colorado, in the US. The scientists investigated bacteria in all kinds of human environment, including showers.Pace's team looked at 45 showerheads in nine American cities. They discovered that 30 percent of them had large amounts of flying Mycobacterium.\nBut Pace said that they _ few threats to the health.Only those with a weak immune system might need to worry.He told the New York Times that the bacteria are not as unpleasant as might be thought.He said that having a shower is no more dangerous than anything else we do in the morning.\nBut for those who feel sick about the idea of all those microorganisms , he had some advice. Let the water run for 30 seconds before getting into the shower. Why? The number of bacteria is smaller than that when the water is just turned on. If that seems like a waste of water, he added that you could also change your showerhead every few months.\nHowever, Pace had good news too. He has also been testing the air in US subways. Apart from iron particles , which are ground off the track by the wheels of trains, subway air is fresh. The reason is that a train's movement pumps fresh outdoor air into the tunnels.\nPace explained that he wanted to understand the natural microbial environments of public places. This kind of knowledge might help discover the microbes to be used in a bioterrorist attack.\n\n<question>:\nWhat contributes to fresh air in US subways?\n\n<options>:\nA The train's movement.\nB Iron particles.\nC Train wheels.\nD Air conditioners on the trains.\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>:\nCategory : prefix = st1 /Tours/ Guides Ad Number:508\nDate Posted: 27/05/2006 Price:$1297 for 7 days\nExpires On: 03/12/2007\nDescription\nSubscribe to FREE Focus e - newsletter online.\nFocus on Mexicowebsite provides FREE comprehensive information about living, retiring, working or investing inLake Chapala,Mexico. Covering all topics; health care, cost of living, driving to Mexico, non - residency for Canadians, taxes, banking and investing, communications, real estate(renting or buying), immigration, Mexican legal system, safety, religion, the Lake, transportation, things to do, charities, clubs and organizations and more....\nIn addition, we offer 7- Day and 10- Day Focus on Mexico Programs where you can experience(test drive)Lake Chapala to see if it is for you.\nHear from Experts at live conferences, all the meals are covered at excellent restaurants, all the trips included, even some cocktail parties. Meet the locals and get the straight goods. There is no better way to get all the information and the experience and no better way to find out in Mexicois right for you. \"Mexicois the next destination of the Baby Boomer generation. And ' Focus onMexico' is the best way to get there. Whether it's real estate(buying or renting), immigration advice, health care, legal matters - or just about anything else, the friendly Focus on Mexico group can provide these services with expert advice and at a ridiculously low cost. Canadians and Americans couldn't hope for better.\" From Paul Jackson, Associate Editor, CalgarySun.\nSeller Information\nContact: Marie Telephone: 376 - 766 - 3987\nDwyer - Bullock \nAPDO 1179\nChapala, Jalisco E- mail: marie @ focusonmexico. com\n45900\nMexico\nWeb Site:http://focusonmexico.com\n\n<question>:\nFrom Mexico Website, we can get information mainly about_.\n\n<options>:\nA retiring and inventing\nB life and work\nC living and entertainment\nD health and career\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>:\nCategory : prefix = st1 /Tours/ Guides Ad Number:508\nDate Posted: 27/05/2006 Price:$1297 for 7 days\nExpires On: 03/12/2007\nDescription\nSubscribe to FREE Focus e - newsletter online.\nFocus on Mexicowebsite provides FREE comprehensive information about living, retiring, working or investing inLake Chapala,Mexico. Covering all topics; health care, cost of living, driving to Mexico, non - residency for Canadians, taxes, banking and investing, communications, real estate(renting or buying), immigration, Mexican legal system, safety, religion, the Lake, transportation, things to do, charities, clubs and organizations and more....\nIn addition, we offer 7- Day and 10- Day Focus on Mexico Programs where you can experience(test drive)Lake Chapala to see if it is for you.\nHear from Experts at live conferences, all the meals are covered at excellent restaurants, all the trips included, even some cocktail parties. Meet the locals and get the straight goods. There is no better way to get all the information and the experience and no better way to find out in Mexicois right for you. \"Mexicois the next destination of the Baby Boomer generation. And ' Focus onMexico' is the best way to get there. Whether it's real estate(buying or renting), immigration advice, health care, legal matters - or just about anything else, the friendly Focus on Mexico group can provide these services with expert advice and at a ridiculously low cost. Canadians and Americans couldn't hope for better.\" From Paul Jackson, Associate Editor, CalgarySun.\nSeller Information\nContact: Marie Telephone: 376 - 766 - 3987\nDwyer - Bullock \nAPDO 1179\nChapala, Jalisco E- mail: marie @ focusonmexico. com\n45900\nMexico\nWeb Site:http://focusonmexico.com\n\n<question>:\nIf you take the 7 - Day or 10 - Day Focus on Mexico Program, you can_.\n\n<options>:\nA have free meals at any excellent restaurant\nB get goods from the locals for free\nC have a better understanding of Mexico\nD receive letters about Mexicofrom Experts\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>:\nCategory : prefix = st1 /Tours/ Guides Ad Number:508\nDate Posted: 27/05/2006 Price:$1297 for 7 days\nExpires On: 03/12/2007\nDescription\nSubscribe to FREE Focus e - newsletter online.\nFocus on Mexicowebsite provides FREE comprehensive information about living, retiring, working or investing inLake Chapala,Mexico. Covering all topics; health care, cost of living, driving to Mexico, non - residency for Canadians, taxes, banking and investing, communications, real estate(renting or buying), immigration, Mexican legal system, safety, religion, the Lake, transportation, things to do, charities, clubs and organizations and more....\nIn addition, we offer 7- Day and 10- Day Focus on Mexico Programs where you can experience(test drive)Lake Chapala to see if it is for you.\nHear from Experts at live conferences, all the meals are covered at excellent restaurants, all the trips included, even some cocktail parties. Meet the locals and get the straight goods. There is no better way to get all the information and the experience and no better way to find out in Mexicois right for you. \"Mexicois the next destination of the Baby Boomer generation. And ' Focus onMexico' is the best way to get there. Whether it's real estate(buying or renting), immigration advice, health care, legal matters - or just about anything else, the friendly Focus on Mexico group can provide these services with expert advice and at a ridiculously low cost. Canadians and Americans couldn't hope for better.\" From Paul Jackson, Associate Editor, CalgarySun.\nSeller Information\nContact: Marie Telephone: 376 - 766 - 3987\nDwyer - Bullock \nAPDO 1179\nChapala, Jalisco E- mail: marie @ focusonmexico. com\n45900\nMexico\nWeb Site:http://focusonmexico.com\n\n<question>:\nThe advertisement uses words from Paul Jackson to_.\n\n<options>:\nA help readers know the ad better\nB provide more information about the program\nC encourage readers to invest in Mexico\nD sell Focus on Mexico 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>:\nCategory : prefix = st1 /Tours/ Guides Ad Number:508\nDate Posted: 27/05/2006 Price:$1297 for 7 days\nExpires On: 03/12/2007\nDescription\nSubscribe to FREE Focus e - newsletter online.\nFocus on Mexicowebsite provides FREE comprehensive information about living, retiring, working or investing inLake Chapala,Mexico. Covering all topics; health care, cost of living, driving to Mexico, non - residency for Canadians, taxes, banking and investing, communications, real estate(renting or buying), immigration, Mexican legal system, safety, religion, the Lake, transportation, things to do, charities, clubs and organizations and more....\nIn addition, we offer 7- Day and 10- Day Focus on Mexico Programs where you can experience(test drive)Lake Chapala to see if it is for you.\nHear from Experts at live conferences, all the meals are covered at excellent restaurants, all the trips included, even some cocktail parties. Meet the locals and get the straight goods. There is no better way to get all the information and the experience and no better way to find out in Mexicois right for you. \"Mexicois the next destination of the Baby Boomer generation. And ' Focus onMexico' is the best way to get there. Whether it's real estate(buying or renting), immigration advice, health care, legal matters - or just about anything else, the friendly Focus on Mexico group can provide these services with expert advice and at a ridiculously low cost. Canadians and Americans couldn't hope for better.\" From Paul Jackson, Associate Editor, CalgarySun.\nSeller Information\nContact: Marie Telephone: 376 - 766 - 3987\nDwyer - Bullock \nAPDO 1179\nChapala, Jalisco E- mail: marie @ focusonmexico. com\n45900\nMexico\nWeb Site:http://focusonmexico.com\n\n<question>:\nIn how many ways can you get further information directly from Marie?\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>:\nBeijing plans to build huge free or low-cost parking lots beyond the Fourth and Fifth Ring Roads to encourage more car owners to take buses or subways to the downtown area.\nThe plan is just one of the many measures the city plans to take to reduce its traffic jams. Low or no parking fees would be used as economic leverage to reduce growing parking demands from urban areas.\nCar owners living in the suburbs will be encouraged to park their cars beyond the Fourth and Fifth Ring Roads and take buses or subways to the downtown area. Statistics show that nearly one quarter of the city's traffic flow is concentrated in the 62-square-kilometre downtown area within the Second Ring Road, which makes up only 12 percent of the city's total area.\nThe Beijing Traffic Management Bureau receives between 400 and 500 calls reporting traffic jams every day and more than 90 percent of the roads are filled to capacity during rush hour every morning and evening. Part of the problem is the lack of easy links between bus routes, subways and cars.\nAccording to the communication commission, half of the city's investment in transportation will go towards public transit construction in the next few years, making a jump from the current only 20 percent. Moreover, Beijing plans to change its layout by building new city centers, such as at Yizhuang, Tongzhou, Shunyi and Changping, in a bid to reduce the traffic flow to the downtown.\nThe current layout of Beijing-expanded ring roads around the same center of the Forbidden City, is seen as the root cause of the endless traffic jams. The downtown area is crowded with three business centers and one financial centre, as well as nearly 400 government organs and institutions.\nTraffic experts say building more urban centers around Beijing may reduce the number of residents living in the suburbs and traveling long distances to work downtown every day, thus reducing traffic flow.\n\n<question>:\nIn the coming years, if a man beyond the Fourth Ring Road goes to work in the downtown of Beijing, he is encouraged to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA take buses or subways\nB take a taxi\nC drive the car quickly\nD park his car in a place which asks for no fees\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>:\nBeijing plans to build huge free or low-cost parking lots beyond the Fourth and Fifth Ring Roads to encourage more car owners to take buses or subways to the downtown area.\nThe plan is just one of the many measures the city plans to take to reduce its traffic jams. Low or no parking fees would be used as economic leverage to reduce growing parking demands from urban areas.\nCar owners living in the suburbs will be encouraged to park their cars beyond the Fourth and Fifth Ring Roads and take buses or subways to the downtown area. Statistics show that nearly one quarter of the city's traffic flow is concentrated in the 62-square-kilometre downtown area within the Second Ring Road, which makes up only 12 percent of the city's total area.\nThe Beijing Traffic Management Bureau receives between 400 and 500 calls reporting traffic jams every day and more than 90 percent of the roads are filled to capacity during rush hour every morning and evening. Part of the problem is the lack of easy links between bus routes, subways and cars.\nAccording to the communication commission, half of the city's investment in transportation will go towards public transit construction in the next few years, making a jump from the current only 20 percent. Moreover, Beijing plans to change its layout by building new city centers, such as at Yizhuang, Tongzhou, Shunyi and Changping, in a bid to reduce the traffic flow to the downtown.\nThe current layout of Beijing-expanded ring roads around the same center of the Forbidden City, is seen as the root cause of the endless traffic jams. The downtown area is crowded with three business centers and one financial centre, as well as nearly 400 government organs and institutions.\nTraffic experts say building more urban centers around Beijing may reduce the number of residents living in the suburbs and traveling long distances to work downtown every day, thus reducing traffic flow.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to this passage, while more and more people drive to work in rush hours in Beijing, it is likely to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA save time\nB cause traffic jams\nC cause traffic accidents\nD reduce air pollution\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nBeijing plans to build huge free or low-cost parking lots beyond the Fourth and Fifth Ring Roads to encourage more car owners to take buses or subways to the downtown area.\nThe plan is just one of the many measures the city plans to take to reduce its traffic jams. Low or no parking fees would be used as economic leverage to reduce growing parking demands from urban areas.\nCar owners living in the suburbs will be encouraged to park their cars beyond the Fourth and Fifth Ring Roads and take buses or subways to the downtown area. Statistics show that nearly one quarter of the city's traffic flow is concentrated in the 62-square-kilometre downtown area within the Second Ring Road, which makes up only 12 percent of the city's total area.\nThe Beijing Traffic Management Bureau receives between 400 and 500 calls reporting traffic jams every day and more than 90 percent of the roads are filled to capacity during rush hour every morning and evening. Part of the problem is the lack of easy links between bus routes, subways and cars.\nAccording to the communication commission, half of the city's investment in transportation will go towards public transit construction in the next few years, making a jump from the current only 20 percent. Moreover, Beijing plans to change its layout by building new city centers, such as at Yizhuang, Tongzhou, Shunyi and Changping, in a bid to reduce the traffic flow to the downtown.\nThe current layout of Beijing-expanded ring roads around the same center of the Forbidden City, is seen as the root cause of the endless traffic jams. The downtown area is crowded with three business centers and one financial centre, as well as nearly 400 government organs and institutions.\nTraffic experts say building more urban centers around Beijing may reduce the number of residents living in the suburbs and traveling long distances to work downtown every day, thus reducing traffic flow.\n\n<question>:\nThe aim in building new city centers is to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA make it convenient for people to go shopping\nB develop its local resources\nC reduce the traffic flow to the downtown\nD solve the problem of more laid-off workers\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 smell of fresh air is becoming something of a distant memory, thanks to our increasing use of fragrance . From air fresheners to scented candles, we live in a world of scent.\nRecent figures show seven in ten people use air fresheners or scented candles to keep our homes smelling sweet. Yet recent records suggest that perfumed products could affect our health, causing problems including allergies , headaches and asthma .\nOne leading expert believes nearly a third of people suffer health effects from being exposed to scents. A major problem is so-called \"contact\" allergy--where perfumes and scented products cause eczema when they come into contact with the skin. About one in 20 is thought to be affected by fragrance allergy.\n\"Often it may not be immediately obvious that you have developed a fragrance allergy,\" says Dr. Baron. \"You don't react immediately. Gradually, as you are exposed more and more, the body increases its reaction, until it becomes noticeable to you.\"\nPeople with pre-existing eczema are particularly vulnerable . \"The eczema worsens in areas in contact with perfumes,\" says Dr. Baron. \"But even those without allergies can be at risk of fragrance allergy.\" You can become suddenly allergic to perfumes and personal care products that you have been using for years. \"Even if you know which fragrance causes a problem, it can be difficult to avoid, as most personal care products -soap, shampoo, sun cream and washing powder--contain fragrances,\" says Dr. Baron.\nAnd strong scents can also cause headaches. Fragrances activate the nose's nerve cells, stimulating the nerve system associated with head pain. To minimize risk, sufferers are advised to minimize the contact.\n\"Fragrance suggest cleanliness - yet people are smelling a potentially dangerous chemical mixture,\" says Anne Steinemann, professor of the University of Washington. \"We often use them to mask one problem - as with air fresheners - but create a greater one - adding poisonous chemicals to the air.\"\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the text mainly about?\n\n<options>:\nA The world trend of using fragrance.\nB The benefits of using non-fragranced products.\nC The health problems caused by fragrance\nD The ways of removing allergy.\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 smell of fresh air is becoming something of a distant memory, thanks to our increasing use of fragrance . From air fresheners to scented candles, we live in a world of scent.\nRecent figures show seven in ten people use air fresheners or scented candles to keep our homes smelling sweet. Yet recent records suggest that perfumed products could affect our health, causing problems including allergies , headaches and asthma .\nOne leading expert believes nearly a third of people suffer health effects from being exposed to scents. A major problem is so-called \"contact\" allergy--where perfumes and scented products cause eczema when they come into contact with the skin. About one in 20 is thought to be affected by fragrance allergy.\n\"Often it may not be immediately obvious that you have developed a fragrance allergy,\" says Dr. Baron. \"You don't react immediately. Gradually, as you are exposed more and more, the body increases its reaction, until it becomes noticeable to you.\"\nPeople with pre-existing eczema are particularly vulnerable . \"The eczema worsens in areas in contact with perfumes,\" says Dr. Baron. \"But even those without allergies can be at risk of fragrance allergy.\" You can become suddenly allergic to perfumes and personal care products that you have been using for years. \"Even if you know which fragrance causes a problem, it can be difficult to avoid, as most personal care products -soap, shampoo, sun cream and washing powder--contain fragrances,\" says Dr. Baron.\nAnd strong scents can also cause headaches. Fragrances activate the nose's nerve cells, stimulating the nerve system associated with head pain. To minimize risk, sufferers are advised to minimize the contact.\n\"Fragrance suggest cleanliness - yet people are smelling a potentially dangerous chemical mixture,\" says Anne Steinemann, professor of the University of Washington. \"We often use them to mask one problem - as with air fresheners - but create a greater one - adding poisonous chemicals to the air.\"\n\n<question>:\nAccording to Dr. Baron, _ .\n\n<options>:\nA our bodies have an immediate reaction to fragrance.\nB seven in ten have suffered fragrance allergy.\nC fragrance can affect people who don't have allergy\nD people can avoid contacting with fragrance easily\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 smell of fresh air is becoming something of a distant memory, thanks to our increasing use of fragrance . From air fresheners to scented candles, we live in a world of scent.\nRecent figures show seven in ten people use air fresheners or scented candles to keep our homes smelling sweet. Yet recent records suggest that perfumed products could affect our health, causing problems including allergies , headaches and asthma .\nOne leading expert believes nearly a third of people suffer health effects from being exposed to scents. A major problem is so-called \"contact\" allergy--where perfumes and scented products cause eczema when they come into contact with the skin. About one in 20 is thought to be affected by fragrance allergy.\n\"Often it may not be immediately obvious that you have developed a fragrance allergy,\" says Dr. Baron. \"You don't react immediately. Gradually, as you are exposed more and more, the body increases its reaction, until it becomes noticeable to you.\"\nPeople with pre-existing eczema are particularly vulnerable . \"The eczema worsens in areas in contact with perfumes,\" says Dr. Baron. \"But even those without allergies can be at risk of fragrance allergy.\" You can become suddenly allergic to perfumes and personal care products that you have been using for years. \"Even if you know which fragrance causes a problem, it can be difficult to avoid, as most personal care products -soap, shampoo, sun cream and washing powder--contain fragrances,\" says Dr. Baron.\nAnd strong scents can also cause headaches. Fragrances activate the nose's nerve cells, stimulating the nerve system associated with head pain. To minimize risk, sufferers are advised to minimize the contact.\n\"Fragrance suggest cleanliness - yet people are smelling a potentially dangerous chemical mixture,\" says Anne Steinemann, professor of the University of Washington. \"We often use them to mask one problem - as with air fresheners - but create a greater one - adding poisonous chemicals to the air.\"\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following questions does the text NOT answer?\n\n<options>:\nA Which products contain fragrance?\nB What's the influence of fragrance in the air?\nC What are the air fresheners made up of?\nD How are headaches caused by fragrance?\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>:\nDuring the tsunami disaster of 2004,over 300,000 people died.No one has counted the number of animals killed,but we know that it wasn't many.All over the region,before the disaster struck,animals were behaving strangely.\nShortly before the tsunami,in Khaolak,Thailand,twelve elephants that were giving tourists rides became _ .They suddenly left their usual habitat,carrying four surprised Japanese tourists to safety.On the eastern coast of India,flamingos ,which should be breeding at this time of year,suddenly flew to higher ground.Of the two thousand wild pigs that live in an Indian nature reserve,only one was found dead after the tsunami.\nThe idea that the animals are able to predict disasters is nothing new. In fact,it has been well-recorded over the years. Twelve hours before Hurricane Charlie hit Florida in 2004,fourteen sharks left their natural habitat and stayed in deep waters for two weeks. The sharks,which were being observed by US scientists,had never done this before.They escaped the hurricane.In the winter of 1975 in Haicheng,China,snakes which would normally have been hibernating were seen on the ground.Days later there was a big earthquake striking.\nUnlike human beings,wild animals' senses are sharper and they can feel even the smallest changes in the environment.In other words,they see natural warnings that are invisible to the human eye.Ancient people probably had the similar\"senses\", which they needed to survive,but these have been lost to us as modern technology leads us further away from the danger that nature creates.\nThe real question is,can we use the reactions of animals to save ourselves from natural disasters? Animal behaviour expert,Rupesh Kaneira,believes we have no choice.\"The technology which we rely on isn't always perfect,and in poorer countries it isn't even available .Animals know the environment better than any of us.When they run for their lives,we must follow.\"\n\n<question>:\nThe wild animals can predict the natural disasters because they _ .\n\n<options>:\nA can run for their lives when natural disasters happen\nB don't have any modern technology to help them\nC are being observed and tracked for scientific experiments\nD are quick to notice the slightest changes in the 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>:\nBringing up children is hard work, and you are often to blame for any bad behavior of your children. If so, Judith Rich Harris has good news for you. Parents, she argues, have no important long -term effects on the development of the personality of their children. Far more important are their playground friends and neighborhood. Ms. Harris takes to hitting the assumption, which has dominated developmental psychology for almost half a century.\nMs. Harris's attack on the developmental psychologists' \"nurture\" argument looks likely to reinforce doubts that the profession was already having. If parents matter, why is it that two adopted children, brought up in the same home, are no more similar in personality than two adopted children brought up in separate homes? Or that a pair of identical twins, brought up in the same home, are no more alike than a pair of identical twins brought up in different homes?\nDifficult as it is to track the clear effects of parental upbringing, it may be harder to measure the exact influence of the peer group in childhood and adolescence. Ms. Harris points to how children from immigrant homes soon learn not to speak at school in the way their parents speak. But acquiring a language is surely a skill, rather than a characteristic of the sort developmental psychologists hunt for. Certainly it is different from growing up tensely or relaxed, or from learning to be honest or hard -working or generous. Easy though it may be to prove that parents have little impact on those qualities, it will be hard to prove that peers have vastly more.\nMoreover, mum and dad surely cannot be ignored completely. Young adults may, as Ms. Harris argues, be keen to appear like their peers. But even in those early years, parents have the power to open doors: they may choose the peers with whom their young associate, and pick that influential neighborhood. Moreover, most people suspect that they come to resemble their parents more in middle age. So the balance of influences is probably complicated. Even if it turns out that the genes they pass on and the friends their children play with matter as much as affection, discipline and good example, parents are not completely off the hook\n\n<question>:\nAccording to Ms. Harris, _ .\n\n<options>:\nA parents are to blame for any bad behavior of their children\nB children's personality is largely shaped by their friends and neighbors\nC nature rather than nurture has a significant effect on children' s personality development\nD parents will affect greatly the children's life in the long run\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>:\nBringing up children is hard work, and you are often to blame for any bad behavior of your children. If so, Judith Rich Harris has good news for you. Parents, she argues, have no important long -term effects on the development of the personality of their children. Far more important are their playground friends and neighborhood. Ms. Harris takes to hitting the assumption, which has dominated developmental psychology for almost half a century.\nMs. Harris's attack on the developmental psychologists' \"nurture\" argument looks likely to reinforce doubts that the profession was already having. If parents matter, why is it that two adopted children, brought up in the same home, are no more similar in personality than two adopted children brought up in separate homes? Or that a pair of identical twins, brought up in the same home, are no more alike than a pair of identical twins brought up in different homes?\nDifficult as it is to track the clear effects of parental upbringing, it may be harder to measure the exact influence of the peer group in childhood and adolescence. Ms. Harris points to how children from immigrant homes soon learn not to speak at school in the way their parents speak. But acquiring a language is surely a skill, rather than a characteristic of the sort developmental psychologists hunt for. Certainly it is different from growing up tensely or relaxed, or from learning to be honest or hard -working or generous. Easy though it may be to prove that parents have little impact on those qualities, it will be hard to prove that peers have vastly more.\nMoreover, mum and dad surely cannot be ignored completely. Young adults may, as Ms. Harris argues, be keen to appear like their peers. But even in those early years, parents have the power to open doors: they may choose the peers with whom their young associate, and pick that influential neighborhood. Moreover, most people suspect that they come to resemble their parents more in middle age. So the balance of influences is probably complicated. Even if it turns out that the genes they pass on and the friends their children play with matter as much as affection, discipline and good example, parents are not completely off the hook\n\n<question>:\nThe developmental psychologists think _ .\n\n<options>:\nA children are more influenced by their peers\nB identical twins raised in the same home are different in personality\nC twins raised in two separate families are different in personality\nD upbringing has a less significant effect on children's personality development\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>:\nBringing up children is hard work, and you are often to blame for any bad behavior of your children. If so, Judith Rich Harris has good news for you. Parents, she argues, have no important long -term effects on the development of the personality of their children. Far more important are their playground friends and neighborhood. Ms. Harris takes to hitting the assumption, which has dominated developmental psychology for almost half a century.\nMs. Harris's attack on the developmental psychologists' \"nurture\" argument looks likely to reinforce doubts that the profession was already having. If parents matter, why is it that two adopted children, brought up in the same home, are no more similar in personality than two adopted children brought up in separate homes? Or that a pair of identical twins, brought up in the same home, are no more alike than a pair of identical twins brought up in different homes?\nDifficult as it is to track the clear effects of parental upbringing, it may be harder to measure the exact influence of the peer group in childhood and adolescence. Ms. Harris points to how children from immigrant homes soon learn not to speak at school in the way their parents speak. But acquiring a language is surely a skill, rather than a characteristic of the sort developmental psychologists hunt for. Certainly it is different from growing up tensely or relaxed, or from learning to be honest or hard -working or generous. Easy though it may be to prove that parents have little impact on those qualities, it will be hard to prove that peers have vastly more.\nMoreover, mum and dad surely cannot be ignored completely. Young adults may, as Ms. Harris argues, be keen to appear like their peers. But even in those early years, parents have the power to open doors: they may choose the peers with whom their young associate, and pick that influential neighborhood. Moreover, most people suspect that they come to resemble their parents more in middle age. So the balance of influences is probably complicated. Even if it turns out that the genes they pass on and the friends their children play with matter as much as affection, discipline and good example, parents are not completely off the hook\n\n<question>:\nWhat does the author mean by saying parents are not completely off the look at the end of the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Parents should control the situation.\nB Parents should give their way to children.\nC Parents should spend more time on children.\nD Parents should take on their responsibility.\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>:\nSharks have lived in the oceans for over 450 million years, long before dinosaurs appeared. There are now about 360 species of sharks, whose size, behavior, and other characteristics differ widely.\nEvery year, we catch and kill over 100 million sharks, mostly for food and for their fins. Dried shark fins are used to make shark fin soup, which sells for as much as $50 a bowl in fine Hong Kong restaurants. Other sharks are killed for sport and out of fear. Sharks are vulnerable to overfishing because it takes most species 10 to 15 years to begin reproducing and they produce only a few offspring .\nInfluenced by movies and popular novels, most people see sharks as people-eating monsters. This is far from the truth. Every year, a few types of shark injure about 100 people worldwide and kill about 25. Most attacks are by great white sharks, which often feed on sea lions and other marine mammals. They sometimes mistake human swimmers for their normal prey, especially if they are wearing black wet suits.\nIf you are a typical ocean-goer, your chances of being killed by an unprovoked attack by a shark are about 1 in 100 million. You are more likely to be killed by a pig than a shark and thousands of times more likely to get killed when you drive a car.\nSharks help save human lives. In addition to providing people with food, they are helping us learn how to fight cancer, bacteria, and viruses. Sharks are very healthy and have aging processes similar to ours. Their highly effective immune system allows wounds to heal quickly without becoming infected, and their blood is being studied in connection with AIDS research.\nSharks are among the few animals in the world that almost never get cancer and eye cataracts . Understanding why can help us improve human health. Chemicals taken from shark cartilage have killed cancerous tumors in laboratory animals, research that someday could help _ your life.\nSharks are needed in the world's ocean ecosystems. Although they don't need us, we need them. We are much more dangerous to sharks than they are to us. For every shark that bites a person, we kill one million sharks.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is NOT a reason why people kill sharks?\n\n<options>:\nA People kill sharks for food.\nB People kill sharks for sport.\nC People kill sharks out of fear.\nD People kill sharks because they often attack swimmers.\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 to go:The Magic Kingdom,which was opened in 1971,was the first theme park at Walt Disney World. All Disney World theme parks are open 365 days a year,although opening and closing time for each park changes from day to day.\nIf you plan to make a trip to the Magic Kingdom without kids,try to visit on a school day to avoid the largest crowds. If you need to visit during a school vacation,try at least to avoid the week between Christmas and New Year and the Fourth of July.\nIf you are not staying at a Disney World hotel,avoid visiting the Magic Kingdom on its Extra Magic Hours days,as Disney's hotel guests get into the park early on those days,and visitors who arrive at the Magic Kingdom's normal opening time have to wait for a long time.\nBefore you go:Buy your Walt Disney World tickets online at Disney World's website. For advice on picking the right ticket,see our guide to Disney World tickets.\nYou will also need to call in advance to make lunch and/or dinner reservations . Disney accepts reservations up to 180 days in advance,but you need contact 1-407-WDW-DINE.\nWhen you get there:Plan to arrive at the Magic Kingdom's front gate before the park opens in the morning. Keep in mind that to reach the Magic Kingdom,you must park at Disney World's Transportation and Ticket Center parking lot,ride at tram to the TTC,then take a ferry boat across the Seven Seas Lagoon to the Magic Kingdom. It makes for a fantastic approach,but takes extra time. Give yourself an extra hour in the summer and half an hour during the school year.\n\n<question>:\nThrough 1-407-WDW-DINE,you can _ .\n\n<options>:\nA buy your Walt Disney World tickets\nB get advice on ticket buying\nC get in touch with the guide to the park\nD make reservations for meals in the park\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 to go:The Magic Kingdom,which was opened in 1971,was the first theme park at Walt Disney World. All Disney World theme parks are open 365 days a year,although opening and closing time for each park changes from day to day.\nIf you plan to make a trip to the Magic Kingdom without kids,try to visit on a school day to avoid the largest crowds. If you need to visit during a school vacation,try at least to avoid the week between Christmas and New Year and the Fourth of July.\nIf you are not staying at a Disney World hotel,avoid visiting the Magic Kingdom on its Extra Magic Hours days,as Disney's hotel guests get into the park early on those days,and visitors who arrive at the Magic Kingdom's normal opening time have to wait for a long time.\nBefore you go:Buy your Walt Disney World tickets online at Disney World's website. For advice on picking the right ticket,see our guide to Disney World tickets.\nYou will also need to call in advance to make lunch and/or dinner reservations . Disney accepts reservations up to 180 days in advance,but you need contact 1-407-WDW-DINE.\nWhen you get there:Plan to arrive at the Magic Kingdom's front gate before the park opens in the morning. Keep in mind that to reach the Magic Kingdom,you must park at Disney World's Transportation and Ticket Center parking lot,ride at tram to the TTC,then take a ferry boat across the Seven Seas Lagoon to the Magic Kingdom. It makes for a fantastic approach,but takes extra time. Give yourself an extra hour in the summer and half an hour during the school year.\n\n<question>:\nThe main idea of the passage is to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA introduce the history of the Magic Kingdom\nB introduce the attractions in the Magic Kingdom\nC give advice on making a trip to the Magic Kingdom\nD attract more visitors to the Magic Kingdom\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>:\nThere is one language that is used in every country in the world. The people who use it are young and old, short and tall, thin and fat. It is everybody's second language. It is easy to understand, although you can't hear it. It is sign language.\nWhen you wave to a friend who is across the street, you are using sign language. When you smile at someone, you are saying, \"I want to be friendly\", but you are not using speech. You are using body language. When you raise your hand in class, you are saying, \"Please ask me. I think I know the correct answer.\"\nBabies who can't talk can point at things. They are using sign language. A policeman who wants to stop traffic holds up his hands. He is using sign language.\nMany years ago, a French priest, Charles Michel de Epee, became interested in education for deaf people. He invented a finger alphabet . It is still in use. People can make the sign for letters and spell words with their hands, and deaf people can read and understand them. Soon there were schools for the deaf in many countries. The only university for the deaf is Gallaudet College in Washington, D.C.\nToday, in the United States, there are special TV news programs for deaf people. The newsreader tells the news in sign language. At the same time, the words appear on the TV screen.\nThe actors in the Theatre of Deaf don't spell every word. Sometimes they use hand signs. When they put two hands together, it means sandwich. They can make a roof with their hands when they want to show a house. One finger in front of an actor's mouth can mean quiet. You can talk to people who are behind windows that are closed. And when you go swimming with your friends, you can have conversations under water.\nHow many hand signs do you use every day?\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following about sign language is TRUE?\n\n<options>:\nA It is a special language used in a few countries in the world.\nB It is a way to express one's ideas without words.\nC It is only used by the deaf.\nD It can be heard.\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>:\nThere is one language that is used in every country in the world. The people who use it are young and old, short and tall, thin and fat. It is everybody's second language. It is easy to understand, although you can't hear it. It is sign language.\nWhen you wave to a friend who is across the street, you are using sign language. When you smile at someone, you are saying, \"I want to be friendly\", but you are not using speech. You are using body language. When you raise your hand in class, you are saying, \"Please ask me. I think I know the correct answer.\"\nBabies who can't talk can point at things. They are using sign language. A policeman who wants to stop traffic holds up his hands. He is using sign language.\nMany years ago, a French priest, Charles Michel de Epee, became interested in education for deaf people. He invented a finger alphabet . It is still in use. People can make the sign for letters and spell words with their hands, and deaf people can read and understand them. Soon there were schools for the deaf in many countries. The only university for the deaf is Gallaudet College in Washington, D.C.\nToday, in the United States, there are special TV news programs for deaf people. The newsreader tells the news in sign language. At the same time, the words appear on the TV screen.\nThe actors in the Theatre of Deaf don't spell every word. Sometimes they use hand signs. When they put two hands together, it means sandwich. They can make a roof with their hands when they want to show a house. One finger in front of an actor's mouth can mean quiet. You can talk to people who are behind windows that are closed. And when you go swimming with your friends, you can have conversations under water.\nHow many hand signs do you use every day?\n\n<question>:\nIf you want to express the idea that \"I am very friendly\" to someone, you will _ .\n\n<options>:\nA raise your hand\nB put one hand onto the other\nC smile to the person\nD make a roof with your 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>:\nTeach in nice and beautiful Ecuador ! The government school we work with has about 200 pupils aged from 5 to 14 years old. The children come from many different economic backgrounds and family situations. Some of the children are supported by the upper-class employers of their parents; others cannot attend school every day as they sell something in the streets for parts of the week.\nThis school really needs volunteers and you'll be greatly appreciated. You'll work with disadvantaged children who will benefit greatly from your help! You will be able to teach English and many other subjects--IT, sports, music, art, drama, anything you have a good knowledge in! Please let us know if you have a special interest and we will do our best to tailor-make your project!\nSUMMARY FACTFILE\nPrice: From PS775, excluding flights\nDuration: From 2 weeks to 6 months subject to visa requirements\nStart Dates: All year round--you choose your start and finish dates\nRequirements: At least aged 17, no qualifications necessary, but you'll have to be enthusiastic. You'll need to know a little Spanish to do this project, but if you have no knowledge of Spanish at all, you can combine your project with 1-week intensive Spanish course in Quito before starting your project.\nWAHT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT:\n* An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure in the fascinating culture of Ecuador\n* The great satisfaction of helping disadvantaged children and adults and knowing that you made a difference to them\n* New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional development \n* An entry on your CV that makes you stand head and shoulders above others in the job market\n* And best of all...an unforgettable experience!\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following correctly describes the pupils in Quito?\n\n<options>:\nA They are all weak at learning.\nB They are all disabled children.\nC They are all from rich families.\nD They are all from poor 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>:\nTeach in nice and beautiful Ecuador ! The government school we work with has about 200 pupils aged from 5 to 14 years old. The children come from many different economic backgrounds and family situations. Some of the children are supported by the upper-class employers of their parents; others cannot attend school every day as they sell something in the streets for parts of the week.\nThis school really needs volunteers and you'll be greatly appreciated. You'll work with disadvantaged children who will benefit greatly from your help! You will be able to teach English and many other subjects--IT, sports, music, art, drama, anything you have a good knowledge in! Please let us know if you have a special interest and we will do our best to tailor-make your project!\nSUMMARY FACTFILE\nPrice: From PS775, excluding flights\nDuration: From 2 weeks to 6 months subject to visa requirements\nStart Dates: All year round--you choose your start and finish dates\nRequirements: At least aged 17, no qualifications necessary, but you'll have to be enthusiastic. You'll need to know a little Spanish to do this project, but if you have no knowledge of Spanish at all, you can combine your project with 1-week intensive Spanish course in Quito before starting your project.\nWAHT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT:\n* An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure in the fascinating culture of Ecuador\n* The great satisfaction of helping disadvantaged children and adults and knowing that you made a difference to them\n* New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional development \n* An entry on your CV that makes you stand head and shoulders above others in the job market\n* And best of all...an unforgettable experience!\n\n<question>:\nA member to be admitted into the project should _ .\n\n<options>:\nA know English and Spanish well\nB have college certificates\nC be over 17 with enthusiasm\nD afford a holiday of one year\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nTeach in nice and beautiful Ecuador ! The government school we work with has about 200 pupils aged from 5 to 14 years old. The children come from many different economic backgrounds and family situations. Some of the children are supported by the upper-class employers of their parents; others cannot attend school every day as they sell something in the streets for parts of the week.\nThis school really needs volunteers and you'll be greatly appreciated. You'll work with disadvantaged children who will benefit greatly from your help! You will be able to teach English and many other subjects--IT, sports, music, art, drama, anything you have a good knowledge in! Please let us know if you have a special interest and we will do our best to tailor-make your project!\nSUMMARY FACTFILE\nPrice: From PS775, excluding flights\nDuration: From 2 weeks to 6 months subject to visa requirements\nStart Dates: All year round--you choose your start and finish dates\nRequirements: At least aged 17, no qualifications necessary, but you'll have to be enthusiastic. You'll need to know a little Spanish to do this project, but if you have no knowledge of Spanish at all, you can combine your project with 1-week intensive Spanish course in Quito before starting your project.\nWAHT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT:\n* An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure in the fascinating culture of Ecuador\n* The great satisfaction of helping disadvantaged children and adults and knowing that you made a difference to them\n* New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional development \n* An entry on your CV that makes you stand head and shoulders above others in the job market\n* And best of all...an unforgettable experience!\n\n<question>:\nThis passage is written with the purpose of _ .\n\n<options>:\nA providing information on the job market\nB telling the readers where to camp\nC calling in some voluntary teachers\nD introducing how to join a tailor-made profession\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>:\nEveryone knows that eating too much junk food is not good to our health. Yet, what is it about junk food that is so completely irresistible ? For one thing, it's everywhere. From chips in fast food restaurants to candy in supermarkets, junk food always seems available. Thankfully, science is now providing new clues to help us reduce snacking.\nMake friends with dainty eaters.\nStudies have found that people tend to increase or reduce the amount of food they eat depending on what their companions are taking in.\nSee happy movies... and always get the smaller bag of popcorn .\nAccording to some experts, people eat up to 29% more popcorn if they are watching a sad or serious movie, compared to when they are watching a comedy. Viewers consumed almost 200 calories more when snacking from a large bucket, as opposed to when given a medium-sized container.\nEat breakfast.\nNutritionists have gone back and forth about the question of how much to eat in the morning, but new studies suggest that consuming a good breakfast is a must. Surveys on long-term weight-loss show that two key factors in keeping weight down are eating breakfast and exercising.\nDivide your food and conquer overeating.\nAny kind of dividing your food into portions slows down your eating. Any kind of marker makes you aware of what you're eating and of portion size. Researchers advise reallocating snack foods into small plastic bags. It sounds simplistic, but it works.\n\n<question>:\nWhy do people eat too much junk food though it is bad for our health?\n\n<options>:\nA Because it's available here and there.\nB It's delicious from chips to candy.\nC It's easily taken everywhere.\nD It's easily bought in fast food restaurants.\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>:\nEveryone knows that eating too much junk food is not good to our health. Yet, what is it about junk food that is so completely irresistible ? For one thing, it's everywhere. From chips in fast food restaurants to candy in supermarkets, junk food always seems available. Thankfully, science is now providing new clues to help us reduce snacking.\nMake friends with dainty eaters.\nStudies have found that people tend to increase or reduce the amount of food they eat depending on what their companions are taking in.\nSee happy movies... and always get the smaller bag of popcorn .\nAccording to some experts, people eat up to 29% more popcorn if they are watching a sad or serious movie, compared to when they are watching a comedy. Viewers consumed almost 200 calories more when snacking from a large bucket, as opposed to when given a medium-sized container.\nEat breakfast.\nNutritionists have gone back and forth about the question of how much to eat in the morning, but new studies suggest that consuming a good breakfast is a must. Surveys on long-term weight-loss show that two key factors in keeping weight down are eating breakfast and exercising.\nDivide your food and conquer overeating.\nAny kind of dividing your food into portions slows down your eating. Any kind of marker makes you aware of what you're eating and of portion size. Researchers advise reallocating snack foods into small plastic bags. It sounds simplistic, but it works.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is TRUE according to the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA If people are watching a tragedy, they eat up to 29% more popcorn.\nB People are likely to eat more food when staying with friends.\nC Nutritionists have the same opinion about how much to eat in the morning.\nD People prefer to snake from a large bucket.\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>:\nEveryone knows that eating too much junk food is not good to our health. Yet, what is it about junk food that is so completely irresistible ? For one thing, it's everywhere. From chips in fast food restaurants to candy in supermarkets, junk food always seems available. Thankfully, science is now providing new clues to help us reduce snacking.\nMake friends with dainty eaters.\nStudies have found that people tend to increase or reduce the amount of food they eat depending on what their companions are taking in.\nSee happy movies... and always get the smaller bag of popcorn .\nAccording to some experts, people eat up to 29% more popcorn if they are watching a sad or serious movie, compared to when they are watching a comedy. Viewers consumed almost 200 calories more when snacking from a large bucket, as opposed to when given a medium-sized container.\nEat breakfast.\nNutritionists have gone back and forth about the question of how much to eat in the morning, but new studies suggest that consuming a good breakfast is a must. Surveys on long-term weight-loss show that two key factors in keeping weight down are eating breakfast and exercising.\nDivide your food and conquer overeating.\nAny kind of dividing your food into portions slows down your eating. Any kind of marker makes you aware of what you're eating and of portion size. Researchers advise reallocating snack foods into small plastic bags. It sounds simplistic, but it works.\n\n<question>:\nWhat will he or she do if he or she wants to lose weight?\n\n<options>:\nA To eat nothing in the morning.\nB To get up early and to go to bed late.\nC To eat breakfast and exercise.\nD To snack from a medium-size bucket.\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>:\nEveryone knows that eating too much junk food is not good to our health. Yet, what is it about junk food that is so completely irresistible ? For one thing, it's everywhere. From chips in fast food restaurants to candy in supermarkets, junk food always seems available. Thankfully, science is now providing new clues to help us reduce snacking.\nMake friends with dainty eaters.\nStudies have found that people tend to increase or reduce the amount of food they eat depending on what their companions are taking in.\nSee happy movies... and always get the smaller bag of popcorn .\nAccording to some experts, people eat up to 29% more popcorn if they are watching a sad or serious movie, compared to when they are watching a comedy. Viewers consumed almost 200 calories more when snacking from a large bucket, as opposed to when given a medium-sized container.\nEat breakfast.\nNutritionists have gone back and forth about the question of how much to eat in the morning, but new studies suggest that consuming a good breakfast is a must. Surveys on long-term weight-loss show that two key factors in keeping weight down are eating breakfast and exercising.\nDivide your food and conquer overeating.\nAny kind of dividing your food into portions slows down your eating. Any kind of marker makes you aware of what you're eating and of portion size. Researchers advise reallocating snack foods into small plastic bags. It sounds simplistic, but it works.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the text mainly about the rule(s)?\n\n<options>:\nA how to make friends with dainty eaters.\nB how much to eat in the morning.\nC how to control overeating.\nD how to eat properly and healthily.\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>:\nAmy Pankratz spent a few nights in the hospital with her daughter, Isabella, who caught a bad flu. \"Lying in bed beside Isabella, I could hear the cries of children in pain, \"says Amy. \"It completely broke my heart.\"\nWhen Isabella was getting well and could leave her room, she wore her prized possession--a \"superhero cape \" Amy had sewn to encourage her--and walked into the hallway. The pink cape was an instant hit with the other young patients, who were doing exercise around the nursing station. \"Then, all the kidswere taking turns wearing the cape, giggling, \"Amy says. \"These were some of the same children I had heard crying the night before, and here they were playing and having fun--kids just being kids!\"\nFrom that moment on, Amy began making Comfort Capes for little ones battling with serious illnesses. \"I felt God presenting an opportunity, \"she says. \"I hoped Comfort Capes can help these kids feel brave, to lift some of the fear away. \"\nSince then, Amy has made and donated more than 5, 000 capes in the United States. Amy usually pays for materials herself, although she accepts donations.\nThe capes she makes for kids in treatment are different from those her own children have. Before Amy starts to sew she learns what image or character the little boy or girl connects with. \"I choose the pattern, color and theme specially for each child,\" explains Amy.\nWhen she is not sewing, Amy is raising awareness of childhood cancers and looking into ways to get Comfort Capes to more kids who need them, \"If a cape can help a child, even only for a moment, forget his illness, it's worth the time spent sewing,\" she says.\n\n<question>:\nWhat made Amy feel sad when she was staying with her daughter in the hospital?\n\n<options>:\nA Her daughter's serious illness.\nB The cries of children in pain.\nC The tiredness from sewing the cape.\nD The illness of children in her daughter's room.\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>:\nAmy Pankratz spent a few nights in the hospital with her daughter, Isabella, who caught a bad flu. \"Lying in bed beside Isabella, I could hear the cries of children in pain, \"says Amy. \"It completely broke my heart.\"\nWhen Isabella was getting well and could leave her room, she wore her prized possession--a \"superhero cape \" Amy had sewn to encourage her--and walked into the hallway. The pink cape was an instant hit with the other young patients, who were doing exercise around the nursing station. \"Then, all the kidswere taking turns wearing the cape, giggling, \"Amy says. \"These were some of the same children I had heard crying the night before, and here they were playing and having fun--kids just being kids!\"\nFrom that moment on, Amy began making Comfort Capes for little ones battling with serious illnesses. \"I felt God presenting an opportunity, \"she says. \"I hoped Comfort Capes can help these kids feel brave, to lift some of the fear away. \"\nSince then, Amy has made and donated more than 5, 000 capes in the United States. Amy usually pays for materials herself, although she accepts donations.\nThe capes she makes for kids in treatment are different from those her own children have. Before Amy starts to sew she learns what image or character the little boy or girl connects with. \"I choose the pattern, color and theme specially for each child,\" explains Amy.\nWhen she is not sewing, Amy is raising awareness of childhood cancers and looking into ways to get Comfort Capes to more kids who need them, \"If a cape can help a child, even only for a moment, forget his illness, it's worth the time spent sewing,\" she says.\n\n<question>:\nWhat purpose did Amy have when she began making Comfort Capes for sick children?\n\n<options>:\nA To make them feel warm.\nB To find friends for her daughter.\nC To make them happy and fearless.\nD To raise the awareness of children's illness.\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>:\nAmy Pankratz spent a few nights in the hospital with her daughter, Isabella, who caught a bad flu. \"Lying in bed beside Isabella, I could hear the cries of children in pain, \"says Amy. \"It completely broke my heart.\"\nWhen Isabella was getting well and could leave her room, she wore her prized possession--a \"superhero cape \" Amy had sewn to encourage her--and walked into the hallway. The pink cape was an instant hit with the other young patients, who were doing exercise around the nursing station. \"Then, all the kidswere taking turns wearing the cape, giggling, \"Amy says. \"These were some of the same children I had heard crying the night before, and here they were playing and having fun--kids just being kids!\"\nFrom that moment on, Amy began making Comfort Capes for little ones battling with serious illnesses. \"I felt God presenting an opportunity, \"she says. \"I hoped Comfort Capes can help these kids feel brave, to lift some of the fear away. \"\nSince then, Amy has made and donated more than 5, 000 capes in the United States. Amy usually pays for materials herself, although she accepts donations.\nThe capes she makes for kids in treatment are different from those her own children have. Before Amy starts to sew she learns what image or character the little boy or girl connects with. \"I choose the pattern, color and theme specially for each child,\" explains Amy.\nWhen she is not sewing, Amy is raising awareness of childhood cancers and looking into ways to get Comfort Capes to more kids who need them, \"If a cape can help a child, even only for a moment, forget his illness, it's worth the time spent sewing,\" she says.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage, we can get that the author's attitude toward Amy's behaviour is _ .\n\n<options>:\nA indifferent\nB neutral\nC negative\nD supportive\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>:\nAmy Pankratz spent a few nights in the hospital with her daughter, Isabella, who caught a bad flu. \"Lying in bed beside Isabella, I could hear the cries of children in pain, \"says Amy. \"It completely broke my heart.\"\nWhen Isabella was getting well and could leave her room, she wore her prized possession--a \"superhero cape \" Amy had sewn to encourage her--and walked into the hallway. The pink cape was an instant hit with the other young patients, who were doing exercise around the nursing station. \"Then, all the kidswere taking turns wearing the cape, giggling, \"Amy says. \"These were some of the same children I had heard crying the night before, and here they were playing and having fun--kids just being kids!\"\nFrom that moment on, Amy began making Comfort Capes for little ones battling with serious illnesses. \"I felt God presenting an opportunity, \"she says. \"I hoped Comfort Capes can help these kids feel brave, to lift some of the fear away. \"\nSince then, Amy has made and donated more than 5, 000 capes in the United States. Amy usually pays for materials herself, although she accepts donations.\nThe capes she makes for kids in treatment are different from those her own children have. Before Amy starts to sew she learns what image or character the little boy or girl connects with. \"I choose the pattern, color and theme specially for each child,\" explains Amy.\nWhen she is not sewing, Amy is raising awareness of childhood cancers and looking into ways to get Comfort Capes to more kids who need them, \"If a cape can help a child, even only for a moment, forget his illness, it's worth the time spent sewing,\" she says.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following can be the best title of the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Turning Sick Kids into Superheroes\nB How to Treat the Sick Children\nC A strong Mom Who Helps Others\nD Amy: a Considerate Woman\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 Fourth \"21th Century Cup\" National English Speaking Competition is to be held in prefix = st1 /Shanghai.\n Organizers: ChinaDaily andShanghaiBroadcasting Network.\n Co-ordinater: China University English Speaking Association (CUESA).\n Co-sponsors : English Speaking Union (ESU), Lotus Software (China)Co. Ltd. , Times Publishing Group of Singapore, HiltonShanghai, Pearson Education, Foreign Language Teaching & Research Press.\n Date: March 26 ( Friday), 2007\n Place: Hilton Shanghai.\n Competition Format : Each student will present a prepared speech on the given topic, followed by a three -minute off - hand speech and a three - minute question and answer period with the judges.\n Prepared speech period: six minutes.\n Q & A period: three minutes.\n Speech topic: People and Nature: In search of harmony in a new age + your personal opinion. (Topics for the off hand speech will be given on the day of competition).\n Prizes: Besides books and certificates , the top two winners will be offered scholarships to travel to the annual international English -speaking competition which will be held by the English Speaking Union in London in May, 2007. The third and fourth place winners will be offered a study trip to Singapore, sponsored by the Times Publishing Group. The fifth through 10th place winners will be offered cash prizes. All the competitors will receive certificates from the English Speaking Union and book prizes provided by Pearson Education and Foreign Language Teaching & Research Press. The teachers of the top winners will also receive a one - year membership to the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language(IATEFL)\n\n<question>:\nThe main purpose of this passage is _ .\n\n<options>:\nA to invite you to take part in the competition\nB to tell you some information of the competition\nC to help to improve your spoken English\nD to show you how to win the competition\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 Fourth \"21th Century Cup\" National English Speaking Competition is to be held in prefix = st1 /Shanghai.\n Organizers: ChinaDaily andShanghaiBroadcasting Network.\n Co-ordinater: China University English Speaking Association (CUESA).\n Co-sponsors : English Speaking Union (ESU), Lotus Software (China)Co. Ltd. , Times Publishing Group of Singapore, HiltonShanghai, Pearson Education, Foreign Language Teaching & Research Press.\n Date: March 26 ( Friday), 2007\n Place: Hilton Shanghai.\n Competition Format : Each student will present a prepared speech on the given topic, followed by a three -minute off - hand speech and a three - minute question and answer period with the judges.\n Prepared speech period: six minutes.\n Q & A period: three minutes.\n Speech topic: People and Nature: In search of harmony in a new age + your personal opinion. (Topics for the off hand speech will be given on the day of competition).\n Prizes: Besides books and certificates , the top two winners will be offered scholarships to travel to the annual international English -speaking competition which will be held by the English Speaking Union in London in May, 2007. The third and fourth place winners will be offered a study trip to Singapore, sponsored by the Times Publishing Group. The fifth through 10th place winners will be offered cash prizes. All the competitors will receive certificates from the English Speaking Union and book prizes provided by Pearson Education and Foreign Language Teaching & Research Press. The teachers of the top winners will also receive a one - year membership to the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language(IATEFL)\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is NOT mentioned about the Shanghai English Speaking Competition? _ .\n\n<options>:\nA Where and when it will take place.\nB Its program.\nC What each winner will be offered.\nD The number of its competitors.\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 Fourth \"21th Century Cup\" National English Speaking Competition is to be held in prefix = st1 /Shanghai.\n Organizers: ChinaDaily andShanghaiBroadcasting Network.\n Co-ordinater: China University English Speaking Association (CUESA).\n Co-sponsors : English Speaking Union (ESU), Lotus Software (China)Co. Ltd. , Times Publishing Group of Singapore, HiltonShanghai, Pearson Education, Foreign Language Teaching & Research Press.\n Date: March 26 ( Friday), 2007\n Place: Hilton Shanghai.\n Competition Format : Each student will present a prepared speech on the given topic, followed by a three -minute off - hand speech and a three - minute question and answer period with the judges.\n Prepared speech period: six minutes.\n Q & A period: three minutes.\n Speech topic: People and Nature: In search of harmony in a new age + your personal opinion. (Topics for the off hand speech will be given on the day of competition).\n Prizes: Besides books and certificates , the top two winners will be offered scholarships to travel to the annual international English -speaking competition which will be held by the English Speaking Union in London in May, 2007. The third and fourth place winners will be offered a study trip to Singapore, sponsored by the Times Publishing Group. The fifth through 10th place winners will be offered cash prizes. All the competitors will receive certificates from the English Speaking Union and book prizes provided by Pearson Education and Foreign Language Teaching & Research Press. The teachers of the top winners will also receive a one - year membership to the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language(IATEFL)\n\n<question>:\nSuppose you get the sixth place, you'll _ .\n\n<options>:\nA travel to Londonfor free.\nB become a one - year member of IATEFL\nC get some money , some books and a certificate\nD get a chance to study in Singapore\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 Fourth \"21th Century Cup\" National English Speaking Competition is to be held in prefix = st1 /Shanghai.\n Organizers: ChinaDaily andShanghaiBroadcasting Network.\n Co-ordinater: China University English Speaking Association (CUESA).\n Co-sponsors : English Speaking Union (ESU), Lotus Software (China)Co. Ltd. , Times Publishing Group of Singapore, HiltonShanghai, Pearson Education, Foreign Language Teaching & Research Press.\n Date: March 26 ( Friday), 2007\n Place: Hilton Shanghai.\n Competition Format : Each student will present a prepared speech on the given topic, followed by a three -minute off - hand speech and a three - minute question and answer period with the judges.\n Prepared speech period: six minutes.\n Q & A period: three minutes.\n Speech topic: People and Nature: In search of harmony in a new age + your personal opinion. (Topics for the off hand speech will be given on the day of competition).\n Prizes: Besides books and certificates , the top two winners will be offered scholarships to travel to the annual international English -speaking competition which will be held by the English Speaking Union in London in May, 2007. The third and fourth place winners will be offered a study trip to Singapore, sponsored by the Times Publishing Group. The fifth through 10th place winners will be offered cash prizes. All the competitors will receive certificates from the English Speaking Union and book prizes provided by Pearson Education and Foreign Language Teaching & Research Press. The teachers of the top winners will also receive a one - year membership to the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language(IATEFL)\n\n<question>:\nAn \"off- hand speech\"is _ .\n\n<options>:\nA a speech not longer than three minutes\nB a speech without preparation\nC a speech with a piece of paper in hand\nD a speech which is well prepared\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 Thursday afternoon Mrs. Clarke, dressed for going out, took her handbag with her money and her key in it, pulled the door behind her to lock it and went to the over 60s Club. She always went there on Thursdays. It was a nice outing for an old woman who lived alone.\nAt six o'clock she came home, let herself in and at once smelt cigarette smoke. Cigarette smoke in her house? How? How? Had someone got in? She checked the back door and the windows. All were locked or fastened, as usual. There was no sign of forced entry.\nOver a cup of tea she wondered whether someone might have a key that fitted her front door -- \" _ \" perhaps. So she stayed at home the following Thursday. Nothing happened. Was anyone watching her movements? On the Thursday after that she went out at her usual time, dressed as usual, but she didn't go to the club. Instead she took a short cut home again, letting herself in through her garden and the back door. She settled down to wait.\nIt was just after four o'clock when the front door bell rang. Mrs. Clarke was making a cup of tea at the time. The bell rang again, and then she heard her letter-box being pushed open. With the kettle of boiling water in her hand, she moved quietly towards the front door. A long piece of wire appeared through the letter-box, and then a hand. The wire turned and caught around the handle on the door-lock. Mrs. Clarke raised the kettle and poured the water over the hand. There was a shout outside, and the skin seemed to drop off the fingers like a glove. The wire fell to the floor, the hand was pulled back, and Mrs. Clarke heard the sound of running feet.\n\n<question>:\nMrs. Clarke looked forward to Thursday because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA she worked at a club on the day\nB she had visitors on Thursday\nC she visited a club on Thursday\nD a special visitor came on Thursday\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
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