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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMoney Matters for Students\nGETTING A GRANT \nWho pays?\nThe local education authority (LEA) for the area in which the student is living.\nWho can get this money?\nAnyone who gets a place on a first degree course,although a student who has already attended a course of advanced further education may not.Students must also have been resident in the UK for at least three years,which can exclude some students from overseas. SPECIAL CASES\nIf a student has worked before going to college:\nA student who is 26 or more before the course starts and who has worked for at least three of the previous six years will get extra money--PS 155 a year if 26,increasing to a maximum of PS 615 at 29 or more.\nIf a student is handicapped:\nLEAs will give up to PS 500 to help meet extra expenses--such as buying a tape recorder for a blind student,extra heating or special food.\nBanking:\nMost of the big banks offer special services to students who open accounts (in the hope that they will stay with the bank when they become rich officials).A student won't usually have to pay bank charges as long as the account stays in credit.Some banks allow students to overdraw by PS 100 or so,and still don't make charges (though they do charge interest).\n\n<question>:\nA student who cannot walk has to buy a wheelchair costing PS 750 to go to classes.How much of the cost will he have to pay himself?\n\n<options>:\nA PS 150.\nB PS 250.\nC PS 500.\nD PS 750.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMoney Matters for Students\nGETTING A GRANT \nWho pays?\nThe local education authority (LEA) for the area in which the student is living.\nWho can get this money?\nAnyone who gets a place on a first degree course,although a student who has already attended a course of advanced further education may not.Students must also have been resident in the UK for at least three years,which can exclude some students from overseas. SPECIAL CASES\nIf a student has worked before going to college:\nA student who is 26 or more before the course starts and who has worked for at least three of the previous six years will get extra money--PS 155 a year if 26,increasing to a maximum of PS 615 at 29 or more.\nIf a student is handicapped:\nLEAs will give up to PS 500 to help meet extra expenses--such as buying a tape recorder for a blind student,extra heating or special food.\nBanking:\nMost of the big banks offer special services to students who open accounts (in the hope that they will stay with the bank when they become rich officials).A student won't usually have to pay bank charges as long as the account stays in credit.Some banks allow students to overdraw by PS 100 or so,and still don't make charges (though they do charge interest).\n\n<question>:\nYou are a new student.Why may a bank welcome you as a customer?\n\n<options>:\nA They know you receive money regularly.\nB They charge students extra.\nC They hope you will be rich in the future.\nD They need students accounts in term-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>:\nThe Ant Bully\nActor: Julia Roberts -- Hova(voice) Nicolas Cage--Zoc (voice)\nLanguage: English\nRun Time: 1Hour 25 Minutes\nPrice: Mon--Fri$30(VIP:18) $ 15 (Children under 7)\n Sat.--Sun.--$40 (VIP:28) $ 20 (Children under 7)\nLucas Nickel is often bullied by the big boy in his neighborhood. Because he cannot fight back, he takes out his anger on an anthill in his front yard. He stamps it, squirts it with his water gun, and floods it. One wizard ant, Zoc, makes Lucas as little as an ant and Lucas has to work and live in the ants' county. During his staying with the ants, Lucas learns the value of friendship and teamwork, and finally gains the things he wants most: friendship and the courage to stand up for himself.\nI really enjoyed this movie. It's a fun movie for the whole family. I had really good laughs and enjoyed being there. --James\nI went to see this film today with my 8-year-old daughter, really without knowing too much about it. My daughter and I were pleasantly surprised at how funny it was. We just couldn't help laughing. I would recommend this film for the whole family. --Mary\nI've seen several movies of this kind, like Antz or Bugs Life, but this one blows them both away as having greater movie qualities. The film is so well made --some of the scenes are unbelievably beautiful. --John\nI would recommend their movie to everyone. Whether you go with family or friends, I honestly think this movie has something you will really enjoy. --Sam\n\n<question>:\nWhere can we most probably find this text?\n\n<options>:\nA In a science magazine.\nB In a biology report.\nC In a student's textbook.\nD In a movie poster\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 Ant Bully\nActor: Julia Roberts -- Hova(voice) Nicolas Cage--Zoc (voice)\nLanguage: English\nRun Time: 1Hour 25 Minutes\nPrice: Mon--Fri$30(VIP:18) $ 15 (Children under 7)\n Sat.--Sun.--$40 (VIP:28) $ 20 (Children under 7)\nLucas Nickel is often bullied by the big boy in his neighborhood. Because he cannot fight back, he takes out his anger on an anthill in his front yard. He stamps it, squirts it with his water gun, and floods it. One wizard ant, Zoc, makes Lucas as little as an ant and Lucas has to work and live in the ants' county. During his staying with the ants, Lucas learns the value of friendship and teamwork, and finally gains the things he wants most: friendship and the courage to stand up for himself.\nI really enjoyed this movie. It's a fun movie for the whole family. I had really good laughs and enjoyed being there. --James\nI went to see this film today with my 8-year-old daughter, really without knowing too much about it. My daughter and I were pleasantly surprised at how funny it was. We just couldn't help laughing. I would recommend this film for the whole family. --Mary\nI've seen several movies of this kind, like Antz or Bugs Life, but this one blows them both away as having greater movie qualities. The film is so well made --some of the scenes are unbelievably beautiful. --John\nI would recommend their movie to everyone. Whether you go with family or friends, I honestly think this movie has something you will really enjoy. --Sam\n\n<question>:\nIf a man (VIP) and his 6-year-old son go to watch the movie this weekend, they will pay _ .\n\n<options>:\nA $33\nB $45\nC $48\nD $60\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 Ant Bully\nActor: Julia Roberts -- Hova(voice) Nicolas Cage--Zoc (voice)\nLanguage: English\nRun Time: 1Hour 25 Minutes\nPrice: Mon--Fri$30(VIP:18) $ 15 (Children under 7)\n Sat.--Sun.--$40 (VIP:28) $ 20 (Children under 7)\nLucas Nickel is often bullied by the big boy in his neighborhood. Because he cannot fight back, he takes out his anger on an anthill in his front yard. He stamps it, squirts it with his water gun, and floods it. One wizard ant, Zoc, makes Lucas as little as an ant and Lucas has to work and live in the ants' county. During his staying with the ants, Lucas learns the value of friendship and teamwork, and finally gains the things he wants most: friendship and the courage to stand up for himself.\nI really enjoyed this movie. It's a fun movie for the whole family. I had really good laughs and enjoyed being there. --James\nI went to see this film today with my 8-year-old daughter, really without knowing too much about it. My daughter and I were pleasantly surprised at how funny it was. We just couldn't help laughing. I would recommend this film for the whole family. --Mary\nI've seen several movies of this kind, like Antz or Bugs Life, but this one blows them both away as having greater movie qualities. The film is so well made --some of the scenes are unbelievably beautiful. --John\nI would recommend their movie to everyone. Whether you go with family or friends, I honestly think this movie has something you will really enjoy. --Sam\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is true according to the text?\n\n<options>:\nA Mary thinks both adults and children will enjoy this movie.\nB At the end of the movie, Lucas becomes the enemy of the ants.\nC Julia Roberts and Nicolas Cage played roles of Hova and Zoc.\nD James thought the movie was pretty good but Sam didn't think so.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 Ant Bully\nActor: Julia Roberts -- Hova(voice) Nicolas Cage--Zoc (voice)\nLanguage: English\nRun Time: 1Hour 25 Minutes\nPrice: Mon--Fri$30(VIP:18) $ 15 (Children under 7)\n Sat.--Sun.--$40 (VIP:28) $ 20 (Children under 7)\nLucas Nickel is often bullied by the big boy in his neighborhood. Because he cannot fight back, he takes out his anger on an anthill in his front yard. He stamps it, squirts it with his water gun, and floods it. One wizard ant, Zoc, makes Lucas as little as an ant and Lucas has to work and live in the ants' county. During his staying with the ants, Lucas learns the value of friendship and teamwork, and finally gains the things he wants most: friendship and the courage to stand up for himself.\nI really enjoyed this movie. It's a fun movie for the whole family. I had really good laughs and enjoyed being there. --James\nI went to see this film today with my 8-year-old daughter, really without knowing too much about it. My daughter and I were pleasantly surprised at how funny it was. We just couldn't help laughing. I would recommend this film for the whole family. --Mary\nI've seen several movies of this kind, like Antz or Bugs Life, but this one blows them both away as having greater movie qualities. The film is so well made --some of the scenes are unbelievably beautiful. --John\nI would recommend their movie to everyone. Whether you go with family or friends, I honestly think this movie has something you will really enjoy. --Sam\n\n<question>:\nWho appreciates the movie in a different way from others?\n\n<options>:\nA James.\nB Mary.\nC John.\nD Sam.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nHave you ever known someone with a \"photographic memory\"? It's easy to assume that people with super memories are super intelligent, but the key to their ability is in the methods that they use to remember information. By learning and mastering some basic techniques, you can also boost your memory. Here are some tips to make it happen.\nGet enough sleep\nSleep is our body's way of \"rebooting\" out systems. Besides allowing our bodies to recover, sleep also helps our brains to process all of the information that they have received during the day. When we fail to get enough sleep, our brains experience an overload of memory.\nOrganize before you memorize\nIt turns out that brains work much like today's computers do. The more efficiently we store information, the more available storage space we'll have. So when memorizing information, store it into chunks that are logically grouped.\nUse visual and auditory input\nOur senses have a crucial role in creating our memories. Pictures, graphs, and recordings can help to make our memorization more concrete. These types of techniques are particularly effective for those who are \"visual\" or \"auditory\" learners. Certain _ techniques work better for certain people.\nMake memorization meaningful\nIt's one thing to memorize facts and figures for the sake of doing it. It's quite another thing to make the information meaningful. Make it personal and seek a deeper understanding of the information. These basic steps will help you to memorize more information, and memorize it faster.\nConnect new information with previous knowledge\nYou'll be able to store information faster, by linking new information that you memorized, with information that you memorized in the past. By linking new information with old information, you'll improve both your short-term and long-term memories.\nWhile not all of us are born with a photographic memory, by using these tips you can transform you brain into a super computer. Forget about needing to say \"I forgot\" throughout the day.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage, the term \"photographic memory\" is used to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA prove that everyone can have a good memory\nB stress that a person has a very good memory\nC show what matters much to a good memory\nD tell us a good memory is important for everyone\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nHave you ever known someone with a \"photographic memory\"? It's easy to assume that people with super memories are super intelligent, but the key to their ability is in the methods that they use to remember information. By learning and mastering some basic techniques, you can also boost your memory. Here are some tips to make it happen.\nGet enough sleep\nSleep is our body's way of \"rebooting\" out systems. Besides allowing our bodies to recover, sleep also helps our brains to process all of the information that they have received during the day. When we fail to get enough sleep, our brains experience an overload of memory.\nOrganize before you memorize\nIt turns out that brains work much like today's computers do. The more efficiently we store information, the more available storage space we'll have. So when memorizing information, store it into chunks that are logically grouped.\nUse visual and auditory input\nOur senses have a crucial role in creating our memories. Pictures, graphs, and recordings can help to make our memorization more concrete. These types of techniques are particularly effective for those who are \"visual\" or \"auditory\" learners. Certain _ techniques work better for certain people.\nMake memorization meaningful\nIt's one thing to memorize facts and figures for the sake of doing it. It's quite another thing to make the information meaningful. Make it personal and seek a deeper understanding of the information. These basic steps will help you to memorize more information, and memorize it faster.\nConnect new information with previous knowledge\nYou'll be able to store information faster, by linking new information that you memorized, with information that you memorized in the past. By linking new information with old information, you'll improve both your short-term and long-term memories.\nWhile not all of us are born with a photographic memory, by using these tips you can transform you brain into a super computer. Forget about needing to say \"I forgot\" throughout the day.\n\n<question>:\nTo memorize both new and old information, people should _ .\n\n<options>:\nA find relationships between them\nB spend much time memorizing them\nC discuss them with others\nD explore the meanings of them\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nHave you ever known someone with a \"photographic memory\"? It's easy to assume that people with super memories are super intelligent, but the key to their ability is in the methods that they use to remember information. By learning and mastering some basic techniques, you can also boost your memory. Here are some tips to make it happen.\nGet enough sleep\nSleep is our body's way of \"rebooting\" out systems. Besides allowing our bodies to recover, sleep also helps our brains to process all of the information that they have received during the day. When we fail to get enough sleep, our brains experience an overload of memory.\nOrganize before you memorize\nIt turns out that brains work much like today's computers do. The more efficiently we store information, the more available storage space we'll have. So when memorizing information, store it into chunks that are logically grouped.\nUse visual and auditory input\nOur senses have a crucial role in creating our memories. Pictures, graphs, and recordings can help to make our memorization more concrete. These types of techniques are particularly effective for those who are \"visual\" or \"auditory\" learners. Certain _ techniques work better for certain people.\nMake memorization meaningful\nIt's one thing to memorize facts and figures for the sake of doing it. It's quite another thing to make the information meaningful. Make it personal and seek a deeper understanding of the information. These basic steps will help you to memorize more information, and memorize it faster.\nConnect new information with previous knowledge\nYou'll be able to store information faster, by linking new information that you memorized, with information that you memorized in the past. By linking new information with old information, you'll improve both your short-term and long-term memories.\nWhile not all of us are born with a photographic memory, by using these tips you can transform you brain into a super computer. Forget about needing to say \"I forgot\" throughout the day.\n\n<question>:\nThis passage was written mainly for _ .\n\n<options>:\nA students who have to take many exams\nB computer designers who need to memorize a lot of information\nC experts who study on memory\nD people who want to improve their memories\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nImagine when you are sailing an ocean for the first time, you see a big fish swimming near your ship. You might be scared, and worried about whether it will turn over your ship for a meal. In fact, it is not a fish at all, but a gentle giant whale.\nWhales are not fishes but mammals . Their body temperature stays the same, and does not change with the temperature of their environment. They breathe air, so they have to come out of the water to get oxygen. Thus, they cannot afford to fall into a sleeping state for too long, since they need to be awake in order to breathe. It is thought that only half of their brains sleep at a time, so that whales are never completely asleep. Females give birth to the young. They have hair. Although they are not covered in hair or fur like many mammals, whales have some bristles , usually on their heads.\nWhales are highly social animals with complex languages and intelligence. They communicate with each other using romantic sounds, called \"whale songs\". Being so large and powerful, these sounds are also loud.\nWhales are endangered as a result of whaling from the eleventh century to the twentieth. It has attracted the attention of environmentalists and some measures have been taken to protect whales.\n\n<question>:\nHow many aspects show that whales are mammals?\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>:\nImagine when you are sailing an ocean for the first time, you see a big fish swimming near your ship. You might be scared, and worried about whether it will turn over your ship for a meal. In fact, it is not a fish at all, but a gentle giant whale.\nWhales are not fishes but mammals . Their body temperature stays the same, and does not change with the temperature of their environment. They breathe air, so they have to come out of the water to get oxygen. Thus, they cannot afford to fall into a sleeping state for too long, since they need to be awake in order to breathe. It is thought that only half of their brains sleep at a time, so that whales are never completely asleep. Females give birth to the young. They have hair. Although they are not covered in hair or fur like many mammals, whales have some bristles , usually on their heads.\nWhales are highly social animals with complex languages and intelligence. They communicate with each other using romantic sounds, called \"whale songs\". Being so large and powerful, these sounds are also loud.\nWhales are endangered as a result of whaling from the eleventh century to the twentieth. It has attracted the attention of environmentalists and some measures have been taken to protect whales.\n\n<question>:\nHow do whales communicate with each other?\n\n<options>:\nA By body language.\nB By speaking languages.\nC By making song-like sounds.\nD By giving off a smell.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nImagine when you are sailing an ocean for the first time, you see a big fish swimming near your ship. You might be scared, and worried about whether it will turn over your ship for a meal. In fact, it is not a fish at all, but a gentle giant whale.\nWhales are not fishes but mammals . Their body temperature stays the same, and does not change with the temperature of their environment. They breathe air, so they have to come out of the water to get oxygen. Thus, they cannot afford to fall into a sleeping state for too long, since they need to be awake in order to breathe. It is thought that only half of their brains sleep at a time, so that whales are never completely asleep. Females give birth to the young. They have hair. Although they are not covered in hair or fur like many mammals, whales have some bristles , usually on their heads.\nWhales are highly social animals with complex languages and intelligence. They communicate with each other using romantic sounds, called \"whale songs\". Being so large and powerful, these sounds are also loud.\nWhales are endangered as a result of whaling from the eleventh century to the twentieth. It has attracted the attention of environmentalists and some measures have been taken to protect whales.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is TRUE according to the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Whales are cold-blooded mammals like fishes.\nB Whales are hunted for food by people.\nC Whales are very harmful to human beings.\nD Whales are in danger because of being killed by people.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMany countries have passed safety laws that require seat belts in vehicles. A modern three-point seat belt, also called a safety belt, is a harness to prevent the driver or a passenger from flying forward and hitting hard against the interior of a vehicle during a collision. A modern seat belt will help to position you properly to gain maximum benefit from your car's airbags that will inflate during a collision. Using a seat belt also prevents you from being ejected from a car into the path of oncoming traffic. Research shows that when you wear a modern seat belt, you reduce the risk of death or serious injury by 70% or more during an auto accident.\nSeat belts have existed in different forms since the early days of automobiles, and they have changed from a single lap belt to the three-point seat belt we use today. In 1911 the first airplane seat belt was installed. Then, in the 1920's they were used in racecars. By the 1930s, a group of American physicians created lap belts for their own vehicles and urged vehicle manufacturers to provide seat belts on all vehicles.\nDr. C. Hunter Shelden made a major contribution to our safety with his article in the November 5, 1955 Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). He strongly encouraged the manufacture and use of door locks, airbags, and retractable seat belts, like the ones we use today. The modern three-point seat belt, including a lap belt and a shoulder belt, was introduced as standard equipment on Volvo cars in 1959.\nIn 1970, the state of Victoria in Australia made the wearing of a seat belt compulsory for every car driver and front-seat passenger. Today many countries have also mandated the use of five-point safety harnesses for carefully designed child safety seats that can protect a child during a serious car accident.\nAn airbag is a Supplemental Restraint System, or SRS, and consists of a rapidly inflatable restraint cushion that works together with a seat belt to protect you during a collision. Modern cars often contain several airbags in various locations. Since airbags can only inflate once and will quickly deflate after the initial impact, they will not provide any protection for you during a secondary collision.\nThe inflation of airbag can protect or hurt you. The risk zone for a driver's airbag is the first 8 centimeters from its pre-inflation location. While driving, you should remain about 25 centimeters from the airbag in the center of the wheel. As a driver, wear your seat belt and make sure children correctly use their seat belts. Failure to wear a seat belt properly means the airbags in your car might injure or even kill you during an accident.\nAn essential part of your safe driving skills is the habit of making sure that you and each of your passengers are always properly positioned and wearing a seat belt. There are many wonderful benefits of being able to drive a car, but there are also severe consequences during an accident for anyone who chooses not to wear a seat belt.\n\n<question>:\nThis article mostly deals with _ .\n\n<options>:\nA how to drive safely on the road\nB different forms of seat belts\nC the history of seat belt development\nD the importance of seat belt use\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMany countries have passed safety laws that require seat belts in vehicles. A modern three-point seat belt, also called a safety belt, is a harness to prevent the driver or a passenger from flying forward and hitting hard against the interior of a vehicle during a collision. A modern seat belt will help to position you properly to gain maximum benefit from your car's airbags that will inflate during a collision. Using a seat belt also prevents you from being ejected from a car into the path of oncoming traffic. Research shows that when you wear a modern seat belt, you reduce the risk of death or serious injury by 70% or more during an auto accident.\nSeat belts have existed in different forms since the early days of automobiles, and they have changed from a single lap belt to the three-point seat belt we use today. In 1911 the first airplane seat belt was installed. Then, in the 1920's they were used in racecars. By the 1930s, a group of American physicians created lap belts for their own vehicles and urged vehicle manufacturers to provide seat belts on all vehicles.\nDr. C. Hunter Shelden made a major contribution to our safety with his article in the November 5, 1955 Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). He strongly encouraged the manufacture and use of door locks, airbags, and retractable seat belts, like the ones we use today. The modern three-point seat belt, including a lap belt and a shoulder belt, was introduced as standard equipment on Volvo cars in 1959.\nIn 1970, the state of Victoria in Australia made the wearing of a seat belt compulsory for every car driver and front-seat passenger. Today many countries have also mandated the use of five-point safety harnesses for carefully designed child safety seats that can protect a child during a serious car accident.\nAn airbag is a Supplemental Restraint System, or SRS, and consists of a rapidly inflatable restraint cushion that works together with a seat belt to protect you during a collision. Modern cars often contain several airbags in various locations. Since airbags can only inflate once and will quickly deflate after the initial impact, they will not provide any protection for you during a secondary collision.\nThe inflation of airbag can protect or hurt you. The risk zone for a driver's airbag is the first 8 centimeters from its pre-inflation location. While driving, you should remain about 25 centimeters from the airbag in the center of the wheel. As a driver, wear your seat belt and make sure children correctly use their seat belts. Failure to wear a seat belt properly means the airbags in your car might injure or even kill you during an accident.\nAn essential part of your safe driving skills is the habit of making sure that you and each of your passengers are always properly positioned and wearing a seat belt. There are many wonderful benefits of being able to drive a car, but there are also severe consequences during an accident for anyone who chooses not to wear a seat belt.\n\n<question>:\nWe can learn from this article that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA to reduce your risk of death or serious injury by 70%, you must wear a five-point seat belt while you are driving\nB American physicians created lap belts for their own vehicles because they had seen many injuries caused by car accidents\nC if two or more collisions occur during a serious car accident, your airbags can help reduce the risk of death by 70%\nD the U.S. was the first country to require by law that car drivers and front-seat passengers wear their seat belts\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMany countries have passed safety laws that require seat belts in vehicles. A modern three-point seat belt, also called a safety belt, is a harness to prevent the driver or a passenger from flying forward and hitting hard against the interior of a vehicle during a collision. A modern seat belt will help to position you properly to gain maximum benefit from your car's airbags that will inflate during a collision. Using a seat belt also prevents you from being ejected from a car into the path of oncoming traffic. Research shows that when you wear a modern seat belt, you reduce the risk of death or serious injury by 70% or more during an auto accident.\nSeat belts have existed in different forms since the early days of automobiles, and they have changed from a single lap belt to the three-point seat belt we use today. In 1911 the first airplane seat belt was installed. Then, in the 1920's they were used in racecars. By the 1930s, a group of American physicians created lap belts for their own vehicles and urged vehicle manufacturers to provide seat belts on all vehicles.\nDr. C. Hunter Shelden made a major contribution to our safety with his article in the November 5, 1955 Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). He strongly encouraged the manufacture and use of door locks, airbags, and retractable seat belts, like the ones we use today. The modern three-point seat belt, including a lap belt and a shoulder belt, was introduced as standard equipment on Volvo cars in 1959.\nIn 1970, the state of Victoria in Australia made the wearing of a seat belt compulsory for every car driver and front-seat passenger. Today many countries have also mandated the use of five-point safety harnesses for carefully designed child safety seats that can protect a child during a serious car accident.\nAn airbag is a Supplemental Restraint System, or SRS, and consists of a rapidly inflatable restraint cushion that works together with a seat belt to protect you during a collision. Modern cars often contain several airbags in various locations. Since airbags can only inflate once and will quickly deflate after the initial impact, they will not provide any protection for you during a secondary collision.\nThe inflation of airbag can protect or hurt you. The risk zone for a driver's airbag is the first 8 centimeters from its pre-inflation location. While driving, you should remain about 25 centimeters from the airbag in the center of the wheel. As a driver, wear your seat belt and make sure children correctly use their seat belts. Failure to wear a seat belt properly means the airbags in your car might injure or even kill you during an accident.\nAn essential part of your safe driving skills is the habit of making sure that you and each of your passengers are always properly positioned and wearing a seat belt. There are many wonderful benefits of being able to drive a car, but there are also severe consequences during an accident for anyone who chooses not to wear a seat belt.\n\n<question>:\nThe author treats the subject of this article with _ .\n\n<options>:\nA good humor\nB admiration\nC seriousness\nD disapproval\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMany countries have passed safety laws that require seat belts in vehicles. A modern three-point seat belt, also called a safety belt, is a harness to prevent the driver or a passenger from flying forward and hitting hard against the interior of a vehicle during a collision. A modern seat belt will help to position you properly to gain maximum benefit from your car's airbags that will inflate during a collision. Using a seat belt also prevents you from being ejected from a car into the path of oncoming traffic. Research shows that when you wear a modern seat belt, you reduce the risk of death or serious injury by 70% or more during an auto accident.\nSeat belts have existed in different forms since the early days of automobiles, and they have changed from a single lap belt to the three-point seat belt we use today. In 1911 the first airplane seat belt was installed. Then, in the 1920's they were used in racecars. By the 1930s, a group of American physicians created lap belts for their own vehicles and urged vehicle manufacturers to provide seat belts on all vehicles.\nDr. C. Hunter Shelden made a major contribution to our safety with his article in the November 5, 1955 Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). He strongly encouraged the manufacture and use of door locks, airbags, and retractable seat belts, like the ones we use today. The modern three-point seat belt, including a lap belt and a shoulder belt, was introduced as standard equipment on Volvo cars in 1959.\nIn 1970, the state of Victoria in Australia made the wearing of a seat belt compulsory for every car driver and front-seat passenger. Today many countries have also mandated the use of five-point safety harnesses for carefully designed child safety seats that can protect a child during a serious car accident.\nAn airbag is a Supplemental Restraint System, or SRS, and consists of a rapidly inflatable restraint cushion that works together with a seat belt to protect you during a collision. Modern cars often contain several airbags in various locations. Since airbags can only inflate once and will quickly deflate after the initial impact, they will not provide any protection for you during a secondary collision.\nThe inflation of airbag can protect or hurt you. The risk zone for a driver's airbag is the first 8 centimeters from its pre-inflation location. While driving, you should remain about 25 centimeters from the airbag in the center of the wheel. As a driver, wear your seat belt and make sure children correctly use their seat belts. Failure to wear a seat belt properly means the airbags in your car might injure or even kill you during an accident.\nAn essential part of your safe driving skills is the habit of making sure that you and each of your passengers are always properly positioned and wearing a seat belt. There are many wonderful benefits of being able to drive a car, but there are also severe consequences during an accident for anyone who chooses not to wear a seat belt.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following statements is true?\n\n<options>:\nA Seat belts were first used in airplanes and then applied to vehicles.\nB Airbags, door locks, and seat belts were all designed at the same time.\nC The lap belt is more modern than the 3-point safety belt.\nD Buying the latest seat belts is an essential driving skill.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 fact that blind people can see things using other parts of their bodies apart from their eyes may help us understand our feeling about color1. If they sense color1 differences, then perhaps we, too, are affected by color1 without knowing it.\n Salesmen have discovered by experience over a long period of time that sugar sells badly in greenwrappings , that blue foods are considered not agreeable to the taste, and that cosmetics should never be packed in brown. Their discoveries have grown into a whole subject of color1 psychology . Some of our preferences for color1s are clearly psychological. Dark blue is the color1 of the night sky and therefore connected with calm, while yellow is a day color1 connected with energy and encouragement. Experiments have shown that color1s, partly because they are connected with psychology, also have a direct effect on people's mind. People in bright red surroundings show an increase in breathing speed, heartbeat and blood pressure; red is exciting. Pure blue has exactly the opposite effect; it is a calming color1. Being exciting, red was chosen as the signal for danger, but a close study shows that a bright yellow can produce a more basic state of alarm, so fire engines in some advanced areas are now rushing around in bright yellow color1s that stop buses, trucks and cars.\n\n<question>:\nIf people are exposed to pure blue, _ .\n\n<options>:\nA their blood pressure rises\nB they want to taste blue foods\nC they will feel like buying things\nD they won't easily feel nervous\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 fact that blind people can see things using other parts of their bodies apart from their eyes may help us understand our feeling about color1. If they sense color1 differences, then perhaps we, too, are affected by color1 without knowing it.\n Salesmen have discovered by experience over a long period of time that sugar sells badly in greenwrappings , that blue foods are considered not agreeable to the taste, and that cosmetics should never be packed in brown. Their discoveries have grown into a whole subject of color1 psychology . Some of our preferences for color1s are clearly psychological. Dark blue is the color1 of the night sky and therefore connected with calm, while yellow is a day color1 connected with energy and encouragement. Experiments have shown that color1s, partly because they are connected with psychology, also have a direct effect on people's mind. People in bright red surroundings show an increase in breathing speed, heartbeat and blood pressure; red is exciting. Pure blue has exactly the opposite effect; it is a calming color1. Being exciting, red was chosen as the signal for danger, but a close study shows that a bright yellow can produce a more basic state of alarm, so fire engines in some advanced areas are now rushing around in bright yellow color1s that stop buses, trucks and cars.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following do you think is the best title of the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Colors and sales\nB Colors and feelings\nC The blind and color1s\nD Preferences for color1s\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nA child, who has once got interested in a tale, likes, as a rule, to have it retold in almost the same words, but this should not lead parents to treat printed fairy stories as formal texts. It is always much better to \"tell\" a story than just \"read\" it out of a book, and, if a parent can produce his own as an improvement on the printed text, according to his child's actual situation, so much the better.\nThere is a charge made against some fairy tales, as they probably harm children by frightening them or leaving them sad feelings. To prove it, an experiment has been done to show that children who have heard terrible fairy stories often feel more uneasy than those who have not. As for fears, there are some cases where children get timid by some fairy story. Often, however, this arises from the child having heard the story once. Familiarity with the story by repetition may weaken the pain of fear.\nThere are also people who object to fairy stories on the grounds that the stories are not objectively true, and that those giants, witches, two-headed dragons, magic carpets etc. do not really exist, so children should be taught to learn the reality by studying history, instead of being got fond of the strange side in fairy tales. Those, who prefer to create such stories, are so peculiar that it is hard to argue with them. If their creative exaggeration were _ , the world should be full of mad men attempting to fly from New York to Philadelphia on a stick or covering a telephone with kisses in the belief that it was their beloved girl-friend.\nNot once is a fairy story ever declared to be a description of the real world, but not every child is clever enough to be aware of it. Parents should choose their children's \"bed-time\" reading materials with much care. Only the fairy stories containing positive effect will make a clever and caring child with rich imagination.\n\n<question>:\nThe author considers that a fairy story is more effective when it is _ .\n\n<options>:\nA repeated without any change\nB treated as no more than a joke\nC made some changes by parents\nD set in the present situation\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nA child, who has once got interested in a tale, likes, as a rule, to have it retold in almost the same words, but this should not lead parents to treat printed fairy stories as formal texts. It is always much better to \"tell\" a story than just \"read\" it out of a book, and, if a parent can produce his own as an improvement on the printed text, according to his child's actual situation, so much the better.\nThere is a charge made against some fairy tales, as they probably harm children by frightening them or leaving them sad feelings. To prove it, an experiment has been done to show that children who have heard terrible fairy stories often feel more uneasy than those who have not. As for fears, there are some cases where children get timid by some fairy story. Often, however, this arises from the child having heard the story once. Familiarity with the story by repetition may weaken the pain of fear.\nThere are also people who object to fairy stories on the grounds that the stories are not objectively true, and that those giants, witches, two-headed dragons, magic carpets etc. do not really exist, so children should be taught to learn the reality by studying history, instead of being got fond of the strange side in fairy tales. Those, who prefer to create such stories, are so peculiar that it is hard to argue with them. If their creative exaggeration were _ , the world should be full of mad men attempting to fly from New York to Philadelphia on a stick or covering a telephone with kisses in the belief that it was their beloved girl-friend.\nNot once is a fairy story ever declared to be a description of the real world, but not every child is clever enough to be aware of it. Parents should choose their children's \"bed-time\" reading materials with much care. Only the fairy stories containing positive effect will make a clever and caring child with rich imagination.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage, when a child hears a terrible fairy story, _ .\n\n<options>:\nA he will get more interested\nB great fear can take place in him\nC he will like it to be repeated\nD an experiment is being done\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nA child, who has once got interested in a tale, likes, as a rule, to have it retold in almost the same words, but this should not lead parents to treat printed fairy stories as formal texts. It is always much better to \"tell\" a story than just \"read\" it out of a book, and, if a parent can produce his own as an improvement on the printed text, according to his child's actual situation, so much the better.\nThere is a charge made against some fairy tales, as they probably harm children by frightening them or leaving them sad feelings. To prove it, an experiment has been done to show that children who have heard terrible fairy stories often feel more uneasy than those who have not. As for fears, there are some cases where children get timid by some fairy story. Often, however, this arises from the child having heard the story once. Familiarity with the story by repetition may weaken the pain of fear.\nThere are also people who object to fairy stories on the grounds that the stories are not objectively true, and that those giants, witches, two-headed dragons, magic carpets etc. do not really exist, so children should be taught to learn the reality by studying history, instead of being got fond of the strange side in fairy tales. Those, who prefer to create such stories, are so peculiar that it is hard to argue with them. If their creative exaggeration were _ , the world should be full of mad men attempting to fly from New York to Philadelphia on a stick or covering a telephone with kisses in the belief that it was their beloved girl-friend.\nNot once is a fairy story ever declared to be a description of the real world, but not every child is clever enough to be aware of it. Parents should choose their children's \"bed-time\" reading materials with much care. Only the fairy stories containing positive effect will make a clever and caring child with rich imagination.\n\n<question>:\nThe author mentions \"sticks\" and \"telephones\" to prove that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA fairy stories are all made up\nB fairy tales lead to misunderstanding\nC children are cheated by old stories\nD there is more concern for children\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nA child, who has once got interested in a tale, likes, as a rule, to have it retold in almost the same words, but this should not lead parents to treat printed fairy stories as formal texts. It is always much better to \"tell\" a story than just \"read\" it out of a book, and, if a parent can produce his own as an improvement on the printed text, according to his child's actual situation, so much the better.\nThere is a charge made against some fairy tales, as they probably harm children by frightening them or leaving them sad feelings. To prove it, an experiment has been done to show that children who have heard terrible fairy stories often feel more uneasy than those who have not. As for fears, there are some cases where children get timid by some fairy story. Often, however, this arises from the child having heard the story once. Familiarity with the story by repetition may weaken the pain of fear.\nThere are also people who object to fairy stories on the grounds that the stories are not objectively true, and that those giants, witches, two-headed dragons, magic carpets etc. do not really exist, so children should be taught to learn the reality by studying history, instead of being got fond of the strange side in fairy tales. Those, who prefer to create such stories, are so peculiar that it is hard to argue with them. If their creative exaggeration were _ , the world should be full of mad men attempting to fly from New York to Philadelphia on a stick or covering a telephone with kisses in the belief that it was their beloved girl-friend.\nNot once is a fairy story ever declared to be a description of the real world, but not every child is clever enough to be aware of it. Parents should choose their children's \"bed-time\" reading materials with much care. Only the fairy stories containing positive effect will make a clever and caring child with rich imagination.\n\n<question>:\nOne of the reasons why some people are not in favor of fairy tales is that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA they are made up far from the truth\nB they are so full of imagination\nC they are not interesting at all\nD they make history difficult to teach\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nA child, who has once got interested in a tale, likes, as a rule, to have it retold in almost the same words, but this should not lead parents to treat printed fairy stories as formal texts. It is always much better to \"tell\" a story than just \"read\" it out of a book, and, if a parent can produce his own as an improvement on the printed text, according to his child's actual situation, so much the better.\nThere is a charge made against some fairy tales, as they probably harm children by frightening them or leaving them sad feelings. To prove it, an experiment has been done to show that children who have heard terrible fairy stories often feel more uneasy than those who have not. As for fears, there are some cases where children get timid by some fairy story. Often, however, this arises from the child having heard the story once. Familiarity with the story by repetition may weaken the pain of fear.\nThere are also people who object to fairy stories on the grounds that the stories are not objectively true, and that those giants, witches, two-headed dragons, magic carpets etc. do not really exist, so children should be taught to learn the reality by studying history, instead of being got fond of the strange side in fairy tales. Those, who prefer to create such stories, are so peculiar that it is hard to argue with them. If their creative exaggeration were _ , the world should be full of mad men attempting to fly from New York to Philadelphia on a stick or covering a telephone with kisses in the belief that it was their beloved girl-friend.\nNot once is a fairy story ever declared to be a description of the real world, but not every child is clever enough to be aware of it. Parents should choose their children's \"bed-time\" reading materials with much care. Only the fairy stories containing positive effect will make a clever and caring child with rich imagination.\n\n<question>:\nIt makes sense that parents choose fairy stories with _ as \"bed-time\" reading materials..\n\n<options>:\nA formal printings\nB creative scenes\nC positive effect\nD terrible characters\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThree surfers rushed to save a man's life after he was left drifting on a notorious stretch of water.\nThe men stayed with Greg Popple for 30 minutes and had to be rescued themselves by helicopter as the drama unfolded. \nThe 45-year-old had floated out on a body board near Hutchwns Point at 8:30 am. He found himself in trouble about half-a-mile from the shore and dangerously close to rocks. Surfers Graig Evans, 31, Robert Miles, 19, and Owain Daviees, 23, were risking their own safety to keep him floating for 30 minutes. Luckily a passer-by noticed what was going on and raised the alarm. Porthcawl Coastguard, Porthcaw Lifeboat and an RAF helicopter all took part in the rescue. \n\"The man who got into trouble was a body boarder-there was a big tide where he was,\" said Joe Missen. \"Three other surfers spotted he was in difficulty and he was going down. They kept him afloat because he was in a state of shock and out of energy. If Mr. Popple was closer to the rocks, it could have been a lot worse, but they managed to keep him from harm\".\nMr. Missen's mum Alison, also part of the rescue team, said, \"That part of the water is notorious for taking people out to nowhere\".\nThe three men had clocked off a night shift at Ford Motor Company shortly before the incident. \n\"I headed straight down to the beach for a surf, when I saw him flailing . We just swam straight out to him and kept him calm while the help came\".\nThe four men were taken to the life boat house to recover, without injuries.\n\n<question>:\nWhat would be the best title for the text?\n\n<options>:\nA Three Men to Be Praised\nB Notorious Place for Surfers\nC Surfers Rescue Man Caught in Tide\nD Greg Popple-a Lucky Dog\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThree surfers rushed to save a man's life after he was left drifting on a notorious stretch of water.\nThe men stayed with Greg Popple for 30 minutes and had to be rescued themselves by helicopter as the drama unfolded. \nThe 45-year-old had floated out on a body board near Hutchwns Point at 8:30 am. He found himself in trouble about half-a-mile from the shore and dangerously close to rocks. Surfers Graig Evans, 31, Robert Miles, 19, and Owain Daviees, 23, were risking their own safety to keep him floating for 30 minutes. Luckily a passer-by noticed what was going on and raised the alarm. Porthcawl Coastguard, Porthcaw Lifeboat and an RAF helicopter all took part in the rescue. \n\"The man who got into trouble was a body boarder-there was a big tide where he was,\" said Joe Missen. \"Three other surfers spotted he was in difficulty and he was going down. They kept him afloat because he was in a state of shock and out of energy. If Mr. Popple was closer to the rocks, it could have been a lot worse, but they managed to keep him from harm\".\nMr. Missen's mum Alison, also part of the rescue team, said, \"That part of the water is notorious for taking people out to nowhere\".\nThe three men had clocked off a night shift at Ford Motor Company shortly before the incident. \n\"I headed straight down to the beach for a surf, when I saw him flailing . We just swam straight out to him and kept him calm while the help came\".\nThe four men were taken to the life boat house to recover, without injuries.\n\n<question>:\nThe helicopter came up at the request of _ .\n\n<options>:\nA Greg Popple\nB Craig Evans\nC Robert Miles\nD a passer-by\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThree surfers rushed to save a man's life after he was left drifting on a notorious stretch of water.\nThe men stayed with Greg Popple for 30 minutes and had to be rescued themselves by helicopter as the drama unfolded. \nThe 45-year-old had floated out on a body board near Hutchwns Point at 8:30 am. He found himself in trouble about half-a-mile from the shore and dangerously close to rocks. Surfers Graig Evans, 31, Robert Miles, 19, and Owain Daviees, 23, were risking their own safety to keep him floating for 30 minutes. Luckily a passer-by noticed what was going on and raised the alarm. Porthcawl Coastguard, Porthcaw Lifeboat and an RAF helicopter all took part in the rescue. \n\"The man who got into trouble was a body boarder-there was a big tide where he was,\" said Joe Missen. \"Three other surfers spotted he was in difficulty and he was going down. They kept him afloat because he was in a state of shock and out of energy. If Mr. Popple was closer to the rocks, it could have been a lot worse, but they managed to keep him from harm\".\nMr. Missen's mum Alison, also part of the rescue team, said, \"That part of the water is notorious for taking people out to nowhere\".\nThe three men had clocked off a night shift at Ford Motor Company shortly before the incident. \n\"I headed straight down to the beach for a surf, when I saw him flailing . We just swam straight out to him and kept him calm while the help came\".\nThe four men were taken to the life boat house to recover, without injuries.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the text, what was the most important thing to do for the three men?\n\n<options>:\nA Keeping him farther away from the rocks.\nB Keeping Mr Popple swimming in the sea.\nC Asking him to have a good rest.\nD Keeping him floating everywhere.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nBangkok has become the world's top tourist destination, with 15.98 million visitors projected to visit Thailand's capital city this year, according to the third annual Global Destination Cities Index released by MasterCard on Monday. Based on data MasterCard collected from governments, central banks, related public agencies and airlines so far this year, the projection for the entire year says Bangkok is surpassing London, the previous holder of the top place, by a very narrow margin.\nMonday's report marked the first time an Asian city has been projected to be the top-ranked tourist destination. London came in second, with 15.96 million visitors expected in 2013, and Paris, third, with 13.92 million visitors. MasterCard looked at 132 cities.\nOther Asian cities that made it to the Top-20 Global Destination Cities in 2013 include Singapore at number four, with 11.75 million visitors; Kuala Lumpur at number eight, with 9.2 million visitors; Hong Kong at number nine, with 8.72 million visitors; Seoul at number 11, with 8.19 million visitors; Shanghai at number 14, with 6.5 million visitors, Tokyo at number 16, with 5.8 million visitors, and Taipei, with 5.19 million visitors.\nThe study found that Bangkok is experiencing a large increase in its number of tourists in 2013, up 9.8% from 2009. That compares to New York's increase at 5.0% and London's at 3.8%. Paris, meanwhile, saw a small dip in its number of tourists (negative 0.7%).\nCaroline Lledo, who was visiting Bangkok from France, said Thailand has many offerings. \"We like culture and the people are so nice. We also love shopping here,\" Ms. Lledo said. MasterCard Worldwide's global economic adviser Yuwa Hedrick-Wong cited overall value for money spent for why Bangkok is attractive. That is true for Thailand overall as well.\n\n<question>:\nFrom the passage we can know that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA Bangkok defeated London by a wide margin\nB there are 15.96 million visitors visiting London in 2013\nC Paris is experiencing an increase in its number of tourists\nD London topped List of World's Tourist Destinations in 2012\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nBangkok has become the world's top tourist destination, with 15.98 million visitors projected to visit Thailand's capital city this year, according to the third annual Global Destination Cities Index released by MasterCard on Monday. Based on data MasterCard collected from governments, central banks, related public agencies and airlines so far this year, the projection for the entire year says Bangkok is surpassing London, the previous holder of the top place, by a very narrow margin.\nMonday's report marked the first time an Asian city has been projected to be the top-ranked tourist destination. London came in second, with 15.96 million visitors expected in 2013, and Paris, third, with 13.92 million visitors. MasterCard looked at 132 cities.\nOther Asian cities that made it to the Top-20 Global Destination Cities in 2013 include Singapore at number four, with 11.75 million visitors; Kuala Lumpur at number eight, with 9.2 million visitors; Hong Kong at number nine, with 8.72 million visitors; Seoul at number 11, with 8.19 million visitors; Shanghai at number 14, with 6.5 million visitors, Tokyo at number 16, with 5.8 million visitors, and Taipei, with 5.19 million visitors.\nThe study found that Bangkok is experiencing a large increase in its number of tourists in 2013, up 9.8% from 2009. That compares to New York's increase at 5.0% and London's at 3.8%. Paris, meanwhile, saw a small dip in its number of tourists (negative 0.7%).\nCaroline Lledo, who was visiting Bangkok from France, said Thailand has many offerings. \"We like culture and the people are so nice. We also love shopping here,\" Ms. Lledo said. MasterCard Worldwide's global economic adviser Yuwa Hedrick-Wong cited overall value for money spent for why Bangkok is attractive. That is true for Thailand overall as well.\n\n<question>:\nWhat can we know about MasterCard?\n\n<options>:\nA MasterCard surveyed 131 cities.\nB Caroline Lledo was MasterCard's adviser.\nC MasterCard collected data from private agencies.\nD It is the third time that MasterCard has released the Index.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nResearch led by UK and Australian scientists sheds new light on the role that our ancestors\nplayed in the extinction of Australia's prehistoric animals. The new study provides the first evidence\nthat Tasmania's giant prehistoric animals were still living on the island when humans first arrived.\n The findings suggest that the mass extinction of Tasmania's large prehistoric animals was the result \nof human hunting, and not climate change as previously believed.\n Scientists have long argued over the reasons behind the worldwide mass extinction that took place towards the end of the last ice age. The main _ are generally thought to be climate change or some form of human impact. People only arrived in Tasmania around 43,000 years ago, when the island became temporarily connected by a land bridge to mainland Australia. None of Tasmania's giant animals, known as \"megafauna\" were known to have survived until this time. This appeared to clear humans of any involvement in the disappearance of the island's large megafauna.\n This new international study reports the discovery of giant kangaroos surviving in Tasmania until people arrived, placing humans back on the list of likely culprits for the extinction of the megafauna.\n Using the latest techniques, the team were able to determine the age of the fossilized remains of the megafauna more accurately than ever before. The results showed that some of these animals survived until at least 41,000 years agomuch later than previously thought and up to 2,000 years after the first human settlers arrived. As climate in Tasmania was not changing dramatically at this time, the researchers argue that this is evidence of these species being driven to extinction through over-hunting by humans.\n\n<question>:\nIt can be inferred from the results of the new study that after humans arrived in Tasmania _ .\n\n<options>:\nA they killed a lot of giant animals\nB giant animals began to disappear\nC they built a bridge to the mainland\nD climate began to change dramatically\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nResearch led by UK and Australian scientists sheds new light on the role that our ancestors\nplayed in the extinction of Australia's prehistoric animals. The new study provides the first evidence\nthat Tasmania's giant prehistoric animals were still living on the island when humans first arrived.\n The findings suggest that the mass extinction of Tasmania's large prehistoric animals was the result \nof human hunting, and not climate change as previously believed.\n Scientists have long argued over the reasons behind the worldwide mass extinction that took place towards the end of the last ice age. The main _ are generally thought to be climate change or some form of human impact. People only arrived in Tasmania around 43,000 years ago, when the island became temporarily connected by a land bridge to mainland Australia. None of Tasmania's giant animals, known as \"megafauna\" were known to have survived until this time. This appeared to clear humans of any involvement in the disappearance of the island's large megafauna.\n This new international study reports the discovery of giant kangaroos surviving in Tasmania until people arrived, placing humans back on the list of likely culprits for the extinction of the megafauna.\n Using the latest techniques, the team were able to determine the age of the fossilized remains of the megafauna more accurately than ever before. The results showed that some of these animals survived until at least 41,000 years agomuch later than previously thought and up to 2,000 years after the first human settlers arrived. As climate in Tasmania was not changing dramatically at this time, the researchers argue that this is evidence of these species being driven to extinction through over-hunting by humans.\n\n<question>:\nThe best title for the passage would be _ .\n\n<options>:\nA Giant prehistoric animals found in Tasmania\nB Climate change and human activities\nC Humans involved in prehistoric animals' extinction\nD Roles of climate change and human activities\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nTwo days ago I was woken up at 1 am. My roommate stood at the door (she was returning from a club) along with a huge middle-aged man with long hair. \"Please let him in,\" she told me, \"He has been locked out of his apartment.\" She had seen him, cold and shivering (it had snowed the previous night) and immediately asked him to sleep at our place. He was a law student in his fifties who had been doing his homework at the Laundromat when he found he had left his keys in his house.\nI have never had a strange man sleep in my house before. My roommate and I are both less than 5 feet and we have been asked not to speak to strangers since we were kids. Not to mention that we're in a new city that we have lived in for less than a month. He accepted our kindness with hesitation and as soon as dawn broke he left.\nThe next day he came to our house, saying he owed us big time for not being frozen out in the cold. He left us a beautiful card saying--\"Thank you so much. Your actions are so sincere.\"\nLater he cooked us a wonderful simple \"thank you\" dinner over which he told us about his life (a coach, a guide, a law student). He told us how he was completely touched by our concern for a total stranger. I learnt a lot that evening. As he talked about how once he brought a homeless man in to eat Christmas dinner with his family, I was deeply touched.\nMy roommate taught me a huge lesson: Let go of your fear; always leave the door of compassion open and you can never go wrong.\n\n<question>:\nWhen the writer knew the man would stay in their house for the night, at first _ .\n\n<options>:\nA she felt nervous\nB she was angry\nC she felt excited\nD she was disappointed\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nTwo days ago I was woken up at 1 am. My roommate stood at the door (she was returning from a club) along with a huge middle-aged man with long hair. \"Please let him in,\" she told me, \"He has been locked out of his apartment.\" She had seen him, cold and shivering (it had snowed the previous night) and immediately asked him to sleep at our place. He was a law student in his fifties who had been doing his homework at the Laundromat when he found he had left his keys in his house.\nI have never had a strange man sleep in my house before. My roommate and I are both less than 5 feet and we have been asked not to speak to strangers since we were kids. Not to mention that we're in a new city that we have lived in for less than a month. He accepted our kindness with hesitation and as soon as dawn broke he left.\nThe next day he came to our house, saying he owed us big time for not being frozen out in the cold. He left us a beautiful card saying--\"Thank you so much. Your actions are so sincere.\"\nLater he cooked us a wonderful simple \"thank you\" dinner over which he told us about his life (a coach, a guide, a law student). He told us how he was completely touched by our concern for a total stranger. I learnt a lot that evening. As he talked about how once he brought a homeless man in to eat Christmas dinner with his family, I was deeply touched.\nMy roommate taught me a huge lesson: Let go of your fear; always leave the door of compassion open and you can never go wrong.\n\n<question>:\nThe next day the man went back to the writer's house to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA tell them he was OK\nB give them nice cards\nC show his thanks to them\nD show he was really lucky\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nTwo days ago I was woken up at 1 am. My roommate stood at the door (she was returning from a club) along with a huge middle-aged man with long hair. \"Please let him in,\" she told me, \"He has been locked out of his apartment.\" She had seen him, cold and shivering (it had snowed the previous night) and immediately asked him to sleep at our place. He was a law student in his fifties who had been doing his homework at the Laundromat when he found he had left his keys in his house.\nI have never had a strange man sleep in my house before. My roommate and I are both less than 5 feet and we have been asked not to speak to strangers since we were kids. Not to mention that we're in a new city that we have lived in for less than a month. He accepted our kindness with hesitation and as soon as dawn broke he left.\nThe next day he came to our house, saying he owed us big time for not being frozen out in the cold. He left us a beautiful card saying--\"Thank you so much. Your actions are so sincere.\"\nLater he cooked us a wonderful simple \"thank you\" dinner over which he told us about his life (a coach, a guide, a law student). He told us how he was completely touched by our concern for a total stranger. I learnt a lot that evening. As he talked about how once he brought a homeless man in to eat Christmas dinner with his family, I was deeply touched.\nMy roommate taught me a huge lesson: Let go of your fear; always leave the door of compassion open and you can never go wrong.\n\n<question>:\nWhat can we learn from the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA The writer's roommate worked in a club.\nB The man had helped others before.\nC The man was a complete failure in his life.\nD The two women have lived in this city since they were young.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nWhere Virtual Reality Takes Us\nNo matter how enlightened any one of us may be , we are fundamentally limited to our own points of view--but it is human nature to try to broaden our perspective . For me , that's where V.R. comes in . I have found that the medium has an extraordinary ability to convey the kinds of feelings of presence and place I've always desired to capture through photojournalism .\nAs a young photographer , I was shocked by the wartime images of great photographers like Robert Capa and James Nachtwey . Their vision of the world is far better than my own . Hoping to imitate their effect , I trained myself to follow in their footsteps , covering the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as a photojournalist for The New York Times and Newsweek . But I found that my photographs were not having the impact that I had hoped . There was something too abstract and flat about them , a quality that allowed anyone viewing them to remain distant from images of suffering . Frustrated by the barriers , I built a camera that could shoot steady , cinematic video in a war zone , and I made a feature-length film in Afghanistan .\nWhile the film provided a glimpse into the cruel reality of war , it was only a small window into that world . I wanted to go further , to pull people through that window onto the front lines and let them witness it firsthand . I started the technology company Condition One in order to build a new camera to shoot in 3D , 360-degree video . We want to introduce a new generation of viewers tired of flat images into the emotions of being immersed in a whole new world .\nThe power of virtual reality is its command of presence--its ability to transport the viewer into another world , and have him feel present in it . These experiences are technically difficult to create and require significant computing power , but once presence is achieved and maintained , it is breathtaking .\nIn V.R., we instinctively feel empathy for those whose experiences we are immersed in . The suffering of people in war zones becomes our suffering , just as the killing of animals in the wild becomes a source of our pain as well .\nMentioning his own limitations of perspective , Einstein once wrote with sadness , \" Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of sympathy to hug all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty . \"\nThrough V.R., we now have a chance to do just that .\n\n<question>:\nWe can learn from the passage that James Nachtwey is a photographer _ .\n\n<options>:\nA who is only addicted to wartime photography\nB whose wartime photos are anything but concrete\nC whose wartime photos well interpret the suffering of wars\nD who likes to copy from other well-established photographers\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nWhere Virtual Reality Takes Us\nNo matter how enlightened any one of us may be , we are fundamentally limited to our own points of view--but it is human nature to try to broaden our perspective . For me , that's where V.R. comes in . I have found that the medium has an extraordinary ability to convey the kinds of feelings of presence and place I've always desired to capture through photojournalism .\nAs a young photographer , I was shocked by the wartime images of great photographers like Robert Capa and James Nachtwey . Their vision of the world is far better than my own . Hoping to imitate their effect , I trained myself to follow in their footsteps , covering the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as a photojournalist for The New York Times and Newsweek . But I found that my photographs were not having the impact that I had hoped . There was something too abstract and flat about them , a quality that allowed anyone viewing them to remain distant from images of suffering . Frustrated by the barriers , I built a camera that could shoot steady , cinematic video in a war zone , and I made a feature-length film in Afghanistan .\nWhile the film provided a glimpse into the cruel reality of war , it was only a small window into that world . I wanted to go further , to pull people through that window onto the front lines and let them witness it firsthand . I started the technology company Condition One in order to build a new camera to shoot in 3D , 360-degree video . We want to introduce a new generation of viewers tired of flat images into the emotions of being immersed in a whole new world .\nThe power of virtual reality is its command of presence--its ability to transport the viewer into another world , and have him feel present in it . These experiences are technically difficult to create and require significant computing power , but once presence is achieved and maintained , it is breathtaking .\nIn V.R., we instinctively feel empathy for those whose experiences we are immersed in . The suffering of people in war zones becomes our suffering , just as the killing of animals in the wild becomes a source of our pain as well .\nMentioning his own limitations of perspective , Einstein once wrote with sadness , \" Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of sympathy to hug all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty . \"\nThrough V.R., we now have a chance to do just that .\n\n<question>:\nWhy did the author set up Condition One ?\n\n<options>:\nA To attract worldwide attention to war-stricken areas .\nB To help viewers have a better feeling of presence .\nC To be the best photographer in the world .\nD To advertise his latest 3D technology .\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nWhere Virtual Reality Takes Us\nNo matter how enlightened any one of us may be , we are fundamentally limited to our own points of view--but it is human nature to try to broaden our perspective . For me , that's where V.R. comes in . I have found that the medium has an extraordinary ability to convey the kinds of feelings of presence and place I've always desired to capture through photojournalism .\nAs a young photographer , I was shocked by the wartime images of great photographers like Robert Capa and James Nachtwey . Their vision of the world is far better than my own . Hoping to imitate their effect , I trained myself to follow in their footsteps , covering the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as a photojournalist for The New York Times and Newsweek . But I found that my photographs were not having the impact that I had hoped . There was something too abstract and flat about them , a quality that allowed anyone viewing them to remain distant from images of suffering . Frustrated by the barriers , I built a camera that could shoot steady , cinematic video in a war zone , and I made a feature-length film in Afghanistan .\nWhile the film provided a glimpse into the cruel reality of war , it was only a small window into that world . I wanted to go further , to pull people through that window onto the front lines and let them witness it firsthand . I started the technology company Condition One in order to build a new camera to shoot in 3D , 360-degree video . We want to introduce a new generation of viewers tired of flat images into the emotions of being immersed in a whole new world .\nThe power of virtual reality is its command of presence--its ability to transport the viewer into another world , and have him feel present in it . These experiences are technically difficult to create and require significant computing power , but once presence is achieved and maintained , it is breathtaking .\nIn V.R., we instinctively feel empathy for those whose experiences we are immersed in . The suffering of people in war zones becomes our suffering , just as the killing of animals in the wild becomes a source of our pain as well .\nMentioning his own limitations of perspective , Einstein once wrote with sadness , \" Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of sympathy to hug all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty . \"\nThrough V.R., we now have a chance to do just that .\n\n<question>:\nIf Einstein were still alive today , his attitude towards V.R. would possibly be _ .\n\n<options>:\nA sympathetic\nB critical\nC supporting\nD indifferent\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 a dirty and untidy orange cat showed up in the prison yard,I was one of the first to go out there and pet it. I hadn't touched a cat or a dog in over 20 years.I spent at least 20 minutes, knelt down behind the kitchen as the cat rolled around,relaxed.What he was expressing outwardly, I was feeling inwardly.It was an amazing bit of grace to feel him under my hand and note that I was reaching a life or another creature with something as simple as my care.\n Over the next few days,there were other prisoners responding to the cat.Every yard period,a group of prisoners gathered there.They stood around talking and taking turns petting the cat. These were guys you wouldn't usually find talking to each other.Several times I saw an officer in the group,not chasing people away,but just watching and seeming to enjoy along with the prisoners. Bowls of milk and water appeared along with bread,wisely placed under the edge of the dustbin to keep the birds from getting it.\n The cat was obviously homeless and in pretty bad shape .People said that the cat came to the right place.He's getting treated like a king.This was true,but as I watched I was also thinking about what the cat was doing for us.There was a lot of talk about what's wrong with prisons in America.We need more programs.We need more psychologists or treatment of various kinds, Some may even talk about making prisons more kind. But I think what we really need is a chance to practice our own kindness , Not receive it , but give it, After more than two decades here, I know kindness is not a value that's encouraged. It's often seen as a weakness, Instead, the culture encourages keeping your head down, minding your own business, and never letting yourself be weak.\n The cat did my heart good to see the effect he had on me and the men here, By simply saying ,\"I need some help here\", he did something important for us, He needed us , And we needed to be needed, I believe we all do.\n\n<question>:\nFrom the passage , we can learn that the author was\n\n<options>:\nA . an animal protector\nB .the owner of the cat\nC . a prison officer\nD . a prisoner\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 a dirty and untidy orange cat showed up in the prison yard,I was one of the first to go out there and pet it. I hadn't touched a cat or a dog in over 20 years.I spent at least 20 minutes, knelt down behind the kitchen as the cat rolled around,relaxed.What he was expressing outwardly, I was feeling inwardly.It was an amazing bit of grace to feel him under my hand and note that I was reaching a life or another creature with something as simple as my care.\n Over the next few days,there were other prisoners responding to the cat.Every yard period,a group of prisoners gathered there.They stood around talking and taking turns petting the cat. These were guys you wouldn't usually find talking to each other.Several times I saw an officer in the group,not chasing people away,but just watching and seeming to enjoy along with the prisoners. Bowls of milk and water appeared along with bread,wisely placed under the edge of the dustbin to keep the birds from getting it.\n The cat was obviously homeless and in pretty bad shape .People said that the cat came to the right place.He's getting treated like a king.This was true,but as I watched I was also thinking about what the cat was doing for us.There was a lot of talk about what's wrong with prisons in America.We need more programs.We need more psychologists or treatment of various kinds, Some may even talk about making prisons more kind. But I think what we really need is a chance to practice our own kindness , Not receive it , but give it, After more than two decades here, I know kindness is not a value that's encouraged. It's often seen as a weakness, Instead, the culture encourages keeping your head down, minding your own business, and never letting yourself be weak.\n The cat did my heart good to see the effect he had on me and the men here, By simply saying ,\"I need some help here\", he did something important for us, He needed us , And we needed to be needed, I believe we all do.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following statements is true?\n\n<options>:\nA . The cat was dirty because it was kept in prison.\nB . The officer in the prison enjoyed petting the cat.\nC . The prisoners prepared food for both the cat and birds.\nD . The author realized the importance of practicing kindness.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 a dirty and untidy orange cat showed up in the prison yard,I was one of the first to go out there and pet it. I hadn't touched a cat or a dog in over 20 years.I spent at least 20 minutes, knelt down behind the kitchen as the cat rolled around,relaxed.What he was expressing outwardly, I was feeling inwardly.It was an amazing bit of grace to feel him under my hand and note that I was reaching a life or another creature with something as simple as my care.\n Over the next few days,there were other prisoners responding to the cat.Every yard period,a group of prisoners gathered there.They stood around talking and taking turns petting the cat. These were guys you wouldn't usually find talking to each other.Several times I saw an officer in the group,not chasing people away,but just watching and seeming to enjoy along with the prisoners. Bowls of milk and water appeared along with bread,wisely placed under the edge of the dustbin to keep the birds from getting it.\n The cat was obviously homeless and in pretty bad shape .People said that the cat came to the right place.He's getting treated like a king.This was true,but as I watched I was also thinking about what the cat was doing for us.There was a lot of talk about what's wrong with prisons in America.We need more programs.We need more psychologists or treatment of various kinds, Some may even talk about making prisons more kind. But I think what we really need is a chance to practice our own kindness , Not receive it , but give it, After more than two decades here, I know kindness is not a value that's encouraged. It's often seen as a weakness, Instead, the culture encourages keeping your head down, minding your own business, and never letting yourself be weak.\n The cat did my heart good to see the effect he had on me and the men here, By simply saying ,\"I need some help here\", he did something important for us, He needed us , And we needed to be needed, I believe we all do.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the best title for the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA . Caring Makes us Human\nB . Prison Culture is Important\nC . Animals Need Care\nD . Everyone Needs to be Cared for\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nFrom good reading we can get pleasure, companionship, experience, and instruction. A good book may absorb our attention so completely that for the time being we forget our surroundings and even our identity. Reading good books is one of the greatest pleasures in life. It increases our contentment when we are cheerful, and lessens our troubles when we are sad. Whatever may be our main purpose in reading, our contact with good books should never fail to give us enjoyment and satisfaction.\nWith a good book in our hands we need never be lonely. Whether the characters in it are taken from real life or are purely imaginary, they may become our companions and friends. In the pages of books we can walk with the wise and the good of all lands and all times. The people we meet in books may delight us either because they resemble human friends whom we hold dear or because they present unfamiliar types whom we are glad to welcome as new acquaintances . Our human friends sometimes may bore us, but the friends we make in books need never weary us with their company. By turning the page we can dismiss them without any fear of hurting their feelings. While human friends desert us, good books are always ready to give us friendship, sympathy, and encouragement.\nOf all the gifts from reading books, the most valuable one is experience. Few of us can travel far from home or have a wide range of experiences, but all of us can lead varied lives through the pages of books. Whether we wish to escape from the seemingly dull realities of daily routines or whether we long to visit some far-off place, a book will help us when nothing else can. To travel by book we need no bank account to pay our way; no airship or ocean liner or stream-lined train to transport us; no passport to enter the land of our heart's desire. Through books we may get the thrill of _ adventure without danger. We can climb high mountains, brave the perils of an Antarctic winter, or cross the scorching sands of the desert, all without hardship. In books we may visit the studios of Hollywood; we may mix with the merry crowds of the Paris boulevards; we may join the picturesque peasants in an Alpine village or the kindly natives on a South Sea island. Indeed, through books _ . The possibilities of our literary experiences are almost unlimited. The beauties of nature, the enjoyment of music, the treasures of art, the triumphs of architecture, the marvels of engineering, are all open to the wonder and enjoyment of those who read.\n\n<question>:\nWhy do we sometimes forget our surroundings and even our identity while reading?\n\n<options>:\nA No one is trying to disturb you there.\nB All is so quiet and calm around you.\nC The book you read is so fascinating.\nD Our life is just far from satisfactory.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nFrom good reading we can get pleasure, companionship, experience, and instruction. A good book may absorb our attention so completely that for the time being we forget our surroundings and even our identity. Reading good books is one of the greatest pleasures in life. It increases our contentment when we are cheerful, and lessens our troubles when we are sad. Whatever may be our main purpose in reading, our contact with good books should never fail to give us enjoyment and satisfaction.\nWith a good book in our hands we need never be lonely. Whether the characters in it are taken from real life or are purely imaginary, they may become our companions and friends. In the pages of books we can walk with the wise and the good of all lands and all times. The people we meet in books may delight us either because they resemble human friends whom we hold dear or because they present unfamiliar types whom we are glad to welcome as new acquaintances . Our human friends sometimes may bore us, but the friends we make in books need never weary us with their company. By turning the page we can dismiss them without any fear of hurting their feelings. While human friends desert us, good books are always ready to give us friendship, sympathy, and encouragement.\nOf all the gifts from reading books, the most valuable one is experience. Few of us can travel far from home or have a wide range of experiences, but all of us can lead varied lives through the pages of books. Whether we wish to escape from the seemingly dull realities of daily routines or whether we long to visit some far-off place, a book will help us when nothing else can. To travel by book we need no bank account to pay our way; no airship or ocean liner or stream-lined train to transport us; no passport to enter the land of our heart's desire. Through books we may get the thrill of _ adventure without danger. We can climb high mountains, brave the perils of an Antarctic winter, or cross the scorching sands of the desert, all without hardship. In books we may visit the studios of Hollywood; we may mix with the merry crowds of the Paris boulevards; we may join the picturesque peasants in an Alpine village or the kindly natives on a South Sea island. Indeed, through books _ . The possibilities of our literary experiences are almost unlimited. The beauties of nature, the enjoyment of music, the treasures of art, the triumphs of architecture, the marvels of engineering, are all open to the wonder and enjoyment of those who read.\n\n<question>:\nWhat makes people like their acquaintances in books even more?\n\n<options>:\nA They are just like our human friends.\nB They are unfamiliar types we like.\nC They will never ever abandon us.\nD They will never hurt our feelings.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nRetail therapy has long been considered as a good way to let off stress. Now, US scientists have discovered not only does retail therapy exist,but that it could be caused by an individual's fear of sudden death.\nResearchers found materialistic people thought terrorism and war more stressful than others.\nPsychologists believe the rise of materialism around the world and its treatment effect on extreme stress might be a response to fear of death caused by acts of terrorism, disease and natural disasters.\nThe scientists from Michigan State University said people with possession obsessions often have lower self-esteem than others so are more likely to shop as the result of severe psychological suffering.\nAyalla Ruvio,a business professor studying people's shopping habits while rockets fell in Israel, said, \"When the going gets tough, the materialistic people go shopping. This stress spending is likely to produce even greater stress and lower well-being. Essentially, materialism appears to make bad events even worse.\nDr Ruvio led a two-part study of Israeli citizens living in a town that came under extreme rocket attacks for about six months in 2007. She compared 139 residents of the southern town with 170 from another town that was not under attack to see how their symptoms of post-traumatic stress and shopping habits varied. Dr Ruvio found that, when faced with a deadly threat, those who are highly materialistic suffered much higher levels of stress,while their tendency to shop was increased.\nDr Ruvio said, \"The relationship between materialism and stress may be more harmful than commonly thought.\"\nThe second stage of their research surveyed 855 Americans about their materialistic nature and fear of death. They found shopping was used to relieve feelings of stress and anxiety about death but this was in response to fear of a variety of life-threatening events like car accidents, criminal attacks and natural disasters.\n\n<question>:\nWhat's the result about Dr Ruvio's research?\n\n<options>:\nA Impulsive spending does good to people's health.\nB Shopping can't lower one's stress as it is expected.\nC Faced with great stress, people feel hopeless for life.\nD Faced with threat,people's wish to shop will decrease.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nCan you imagine being savagely attacked by a dog? What if the attack was so severe that your nose, lips and chin were completely destroyed? How would you feel about yourself? Would you be able to look at yourself in the mirror? And how do you think other people would treat you?\nIsabelle Dinoire is someone who can answer all of these questions honestly and openly.\nLast November Isabelle was attacked and mauled by her own dog. The attack was so severe that her lower face was damaged; it seemed, almost beyond repair. She was rushed to hospital and became the first person ever to have a face transplant.\nWith such severe injuries doctors offered Isabelle little hope that they would be able to repair the damage to her face using conventional surgery.\nShortly after being admitted, she came to the attention of Dr Bernard Devauchelle who, unlike other surgeons, believed there was an alternative: \"We found ourselves saying, yes, it's clear this woman needs a transplant,\" he said.\nTwo days after the operation she saw her face in the mirror for the first time. She said \"I was scared to look at myself, but when I did it was already marvelous and I couldn't believe it. I thought it would be blue and swollen but it was already beautiful.\"\nNow, less than a year after her 15 hour operation, she's trying to rebuild her life and there is no doubt how she feels about her new face: \"I have been saved. Lots of people write saying that I need to go on, that it's wonderful. It's a miracle somehow.\"\nAlthough there were ethical questions raised about their decision to carry out the procedure, the doctors who operated on Isabelle are quick to defend their decision.\nOne of them said \"Was it possible for her to live without a face? It's easy to say we shouldn't have done the operation, but her life has changed, she goes shopping, goes on holiday, she lives again.\"\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?\n\n<options>:\nA It seemed that it was impossible to recover Isabelle's face using face transplant\nB After operation Isabelle thought she looked beautiful and rebuilt her life again\nC Some doctors had no better idea to repair the damage to Isabelle's face\nD It was Dr Bernard Devauchelle who came up with the idea of face transplant\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 whole world is helping tsunami victims. Students in the U.S. are also taking part. A friend of mine suggested that we organize a relief effort for the victims. We are officers of the American Red Cross at Yale (I'm the chairperson). After sending a letter to the other members of the Red Cross, I received a large number of responses from students interested in helping.\nWe decided to organize a charity concert to raise money for tsunami-ravaged areas. All ticket earnings will go directly to our parent organization, the American Red Cross. Currently, we're in the process of inviting Yale's numerous song, dance, and chamber music groups to perform at the concert.\nSo far, we've had a great response from these groups and volunteers have continued to pour in with their ideas and feedback. When I checked my inbox this morning, I had 56 tsunami fundraiser-related emails waiting for me. Although, everyone is still on winter vacation and away from school, we have the Internet to link up Yalies from around the globe. We share ideas not on the latest video games, but on how best to provide help.\nThe Red Cross at Yale is not alone in its aid effort. Student organizations across campus are working hard to raise funds and provide help to those who need it.\nYale's South Asian Society (SAS) and the Asian American Students Alliance (AASA), which is an umbrella organization for many other groups including the Sri Lankan Students Association, are organizing charity dinners.\nThe food will be donated by restaurants from around campus. Every last penny of the earnings will be donated to a non-profit organization providing aid to South Asia.\nAfter some discussion with the SAS and AASA, our groups have decided to plan our two events together. Students can attend the benefit dinner then go to the charity concert. There is no doubt in my mind that both events will have a fantastic turnout.\n\n<question>:\nWhat does the writer mainly talk about in this passage?\n\n<options>:\nA A charity concert to help tsunami victims.\nB The efforts of the American Red Cross at Yale to help tsunami victims.\nC The worldwide efforts to help tsunami victims.\nD What the Americans do to help tsunami victims.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 whole world is helping tsunami victims. Students in the U.S. are also taking part. A friend of mine suggested that we organize a relief effort for the victims. We are officers of the American Red Cross at Yale (I'm the chairperson). After sending a letter to the other members of the Red Cross, I received a large number of responses from students interested in helping.\nWe decided to organize a charity concert to raise money for tsunami-ravaged areas. All ticket earnings will go directly to our parent organization, the American Red Cross. Currently, we're in the process of inviting Yale's numerous song, dance, and chamber music groups to perform at the concert.\nSo far, we've had a great response from these groups and volunteers have continued to pour in with their ideas and feedback. When I checked my inbox this morning, I had 56 tsunami fundraiser-related emails waiting for me. Although, everyone is still on winter vacation and away from school, we have the Internet to link up Yalies from around the globe. We share ideas not on the latest video games, but on how best to provide help.\nThe Red Cross at Yale is not alone in its aid effort. Student organizations across campus are working hard to raise funds and provide help to those who need it.\nYale's South Asian Society (SAS) and the Asian American Students Alliance (AASA), which is an umbrella organization for many other groups including the Sri Lankan Students Association, are organizing charity dinners.\nThe food will be donated by restaurants from around campus. Every last penny of the earnings will be donated to a non-profit organization providing aid to South Asia.\nAfter some discussion with the SAS and AASA, our groups have decided to plan our two events together. Students can attend the benefit dinner then go to the charity concert. There is no doubt in my mind that both events will have a fantastic turnout.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is NOT right?\n\n<options>:\nA Students were taking an active part in the activity\nB The American Red Cross at Yale raised money for tsunami-ravaged areas by organizing a charity concert\nC Other organizations are working hard to raise funds and provide help to those who need it.\nD The tsunami happened in South America.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nEarthquakes are common in nature and make sounds below the Earth's surface thousands of times a day. But most are too weak to feel and big earthquakes are less common. Here are some things to do to prepare for an earthquake and what to do once the ground starts shaking.\nPreparation Tips\n* Have a plan for an earthquake.\n*Consult a professional to learn how to make your home sturdier, such as fixing bookcases to the wall, using strong locks on cupboards , and fixing the water heater to the war firmly.\n*Locate a place in each room of the house that you can go to if an earthquake happens. It should be a place where nothing is likely to fall on you.\n*Keep some canned food, an up-to-date first aid box, 3 gallons(11.4 liters) of water per person.\n* Know how to turn off your gas and water mains.\nIf Shaking Begins\n*Drop down; take cover under a desk or table and hold on.\n*Stay indoors until the shaking stops and you are sure it's safe to leave.\n*Stay away from bookcases or furniture that can fall on you.\n*Stay away from windows.\n*If you are in bed, hold on and stay there, protecting your head with a pillow.\n* If you are outdoors, find a clear place away from buildings, trees, and power lines. Drop to the ground.\n* If you are in a car, slow down and drive to a clear place. Stay in the car until the shaking stops.\n\n<question>:\nOne is advised to stay _ if the ground is shaking.\n\n<options>:\nA in the kitchen with a bottle of gas\nB in the bedroom with two beds\nC in a dining room with cupboards\nD in the study full of bookshelves\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nEarthquakes are common in nature and make sounds below the Earth's surface thousands of times a day. But most are too weak to feel and big earthquakes are less common. Here are some things to do to prepare for an earthquake and what to do once the ground starts shaking.\nPreparation Tips\n* Have a plan for an earthquake.\n*Consult a professional to learn how to make your home sturdier, such as fixing bookcases to the wall, using strong locks on cupboards , and fixing the water heater to the war firmly.\n*Locate a place in each room of the house that you can go to if an earthquake happens. It should be a place where nothing is likely to fall on you.\n*Keep some canned food, an up-to-date first aid box, 3 gallons(11.4 liters) of water per person.\n* Know how to turn off your gas and water mains.\nIf Shaking Begins\n*Drop down; take cover under a desk or table and hold on.\n*Stay indoors until the shaking stops and you are sure it's safe to leave.\n*Stay away from bookcases or furniture that can fall on you.\n*Stay away from windows.\n*If you are in bed, hold on and stay there, protecting your head with a pillow.\n* If you are outdoors, find a clear place away from buildings, trees, and power lines. Drop to the ground.\n* If you are in a car, slow down and drive to a clear place. Stay in the car until the shaking stops.\n\n<question>:\nWhat should people do while at home if shaking begins?\n\n<options>:\nA Try getting out as soon as they can.\nB Hide themselves behind the furniture.\nC Stand up and call for help at once.\nD Wait for the possible chance patiently .\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nEarthquakes are common in nature and make sounds below the Earth's surface thousands of times a day. But most are too weak to feel and big earthquakes are less common. Here are some things to do to prepare for an earthquake and what to do once the ground starts shaking.\nPreparation Tips\n* Have a plan for an earthquake.\n*Consult a professional to learn how to make your home sturdier, such as fixing bookcases to the wall, using strong locks on cupboards , and fixing the water heater to the war firmly.\n*Locate a place in each room of the house that you can go to if an earthquake happens. It should be a place where nothing is likely to fall on you.\n*Keep some canned food, an up-to-date first aid box, 3 gallons(11.4 liters) of water per person.\n* Know how to turn off your gas and water mains.\nIf Shaking Begins\n*Drop down; take cover under a desk or table and hold on.\n*Stay indoors until the shaking stops and you are sure it's safe to leave.\n*Stay away from bookcases or furniture that can fall on you.\n*Stay away from windows.\n*If you are in bed, hold on and stay there, protecting your head with a pillow.\n* If you are outdoors, find a clear place away from buildings, trees, and power lines. Drop to the ground.\n* If you are in a car, slow down and drive to a clear place. Stay in the car until the shaking stops.\n\n<question>:\nWhat would be the best title for the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Earthquake safety tips.\nB Earthquakes in nature.\nC Save your life.\nD Secrets about earthquakes.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIt was shortly before midnight, and Dr Patricia was getting ready for bed. The phone rang on the end of the line was a woman about to break a promise.\nThe woman was her mother's neighbour. Flora Harris had made the neighbour swear she wouldn't tell her daughter she'd a heart attack and was in the hospital, for fear her daughter would worry. The neighbour wisely decided to disobey orders.\nHarris desperately wanted to get to the hospital immediately, but she couldn't. She lives in Washington, D.C, and her mother lives in California.\nFor the past year a half, Harris has gone to Los Angeles every other month to take care of her mother. Flora Harris takes care of her husband, James, who's 91 and has Alzheimer's disease. They live in their own home, and a caregiver comes to help them a few hours a day.\nHarris is one of many Americans facing the heartache of how to take care of aging parents from afar. She's often worried, not to mention extremely busy with a demanding job, two teenage daughters and the frequent trips to California.\nIn some ways, Harris is lucky. She has the resources to make the trips to Los Angeles. Plus, Harris is a doctor who treats the elderly.\n\" But it's still tough,\" she said. \" I can foresee what the next few years are going to look like, and it's not a pretty picture. My father's going to need diapers . There will come a time when he won' t recognize me and he's easily excited. I worry he's going to be violent and hurt my mother.\"\nSo what do you do when you live a continent away for your aging, sick parents? There are no magic answers. You can hire someone to help, but you can't _ it completely.\n\n<question>:\nWhy was the woman thought to have broken a promise?\n\n<options>:\nA She failed to take care of Flora.\nB She was not supposed to call Harris at midnight.\nC She couldn't go to hospital on time.\nD She told Harris about her mother'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>:\nIt was shortly before midnight, and Dr Patricia was getting ready for bed. The phone rang on the end of the line was a woman about to break a promise.\nThe woman was her mother's neighbour. Flora Harris had made the neighbour swear she wouldn't tell her daughter she'd a heart attack and was in the hospital, for fear her daughter would worry. The neighbour wisely decided to disobey orders.\nHarris desperately wanted to get to the hospital immediately, but she couldn't. She lives in Washington, D.C, and her mother lives in California.\nFor the past year a half, Harris has gone to Los Angeles every other month to take care of her mother. Flora Harris takes care of her husband, James, who's 91 and has Alzheimer's disease. They live in their own home, and a caregiver comes to help them a few hours a day.\nHarris is one of many Americans facing the heartache of how to take care of aging parents from afar. She's often worried, not to mention extremely busy with a demanding job, two teenage daughters and the frequent trips to California.\nIn some ways, Harris is lucky. She has the resources to make the trips to Los Angeles. Plus, Harris is a doctor who treats the elderly.\n\" But it's still tough,\" she said. \" I can foresee what the next few years are going to look like, and it's not a pretty picture. My father's going to need diapers . There will come a time when he won' t recognize me and he's easily excited. I worry he's going to be violent and hurt my mother.\"\nSo what do you do when you live a continent away for your aging, sick parents? There are no magic answers. You can hire someone to help, but you can't _ it completely.\n\n<question>:\nWhat can we learn about Patricia Harris from the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA She thinks it harder to look after her parents the next few years.\nB He parents cannot take themselves at all.\nC She cannot do a demanding job.\nD She cannot afford to go to California often.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIt was shortly before midnight, and Dr Patricia was getting ready for bed. The phone rang on the end of the line was a woman about to break a promise.\nThe woman was her mother's neighbour. Flora Harris had made the neighbour swear she wouldn't tell her daughter she'd a heart attack and was in the hospital, for fear her daughter would worry. The neighbour wisely decided to disobey orders.\nHarris desperately wanted to get to the hospital immediately, but she couldn't. She lives in Washington, D.C, and her mother lives in California.\nFor the past year a half, Harris has gone to Los Angeles every other month to take care of her mother. Flora Harris takes care of her husband, James, who's 91 and has Alzheimer's disease. They live in their own home, and a caregiver comes to help them a few hours a day.\nHarris is one of many Americans facing the heartache of how to take care of aging parents from afar. She's often worried, not to mention extremely busy with a demanding job, two teenage daughters and the frequent trips to California.\nIn some ways, Harris is lucky. She has the resources to make the trips to Los Angeles. Plus, Harris is a doctor who treats the elderly.\n\" But it's still tough,\" she said. \" I can foresee what the next few years are going to look like, and it's not a pretty picture. My father's going to need diapers . There will come a time when he won' t recognize me and he's easily excited. I worry he's going to be violent and hurt my mother.\"\nSo what do you do when you live a continent away for your aging, sick parents? There are no magic answers. You can hire someone to help, but you can't _ it completely.\n\n<question>:\nWhat's the main idea of this passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Aging people in the USA are increasing.\nB The rate of heart disease is high in America.\nC It is difficult to tend aging parents from afar.\nD Harris advises on tending aging parents from afar.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nAllen: I've never been in big fan of the bears, especially the vacation show. On my last trip to Disneyland (1999) we passed it by, because we didn't want to spend the time on something we didn't really enjoy. If we'd known it would be closed by our next visit, I'm sure we would have watched it one more time. I was just making the point that it wasn't until Disney announced the closing that this feeling suddenly sprang up for the Country Bear Show at Disneyland. But I think the idea of keeping some attractions open forever regardless of the number of visitors it gets is a mistake. We all have great memories of the Bears, but clearly very few kids today (or I should say families today) are making those same memories from this show. That may be a sad fact, but it's a fact. Isn't it right to use the Country Bear space to bring in a more popular attraction so that more kids today can make those magic memories of an attraction they like? Otherwise aren't we just telling kids today that they \"have to\" make great memories of the Bears, when it's obvious that the kids themselves are not enjoying the Bears like we did?\nRoger: I am very disappointed that they have decided to retire the Country Bear Playhouse. I remember going to the show as a child, and still enjoyed it as a teenager, and now young adult. It is true that there aren't a lot of shows left at DL and with this one closing even less. Being at DL does require a lot of walking, and it is nice to have a few attractions that are a place to sit and enjoy a good show. I understand that DL has to develop, but there has to be some history to the Disneyland that Walt Disney first designed. There should be some parts of DL that just never go away, and this is one of them. By the time I have children it looks like there won't be any attractions that I can say I went to as a child at the rate they are going.\nNow the Bears are leaving, What I want to say is: stop trying to compete with everyone! DL is the best, because of attractions like the Country Bears. If DL insists on destroying all of its magic to make way for the latest, well, then it might as well be just another theme park.\n\n<question>:\nWhat news might get people talking about the problem of the Country Bears?\n\n<options>:\nA The Country Bear Playhouse will be closed.\nB There will be a new attraction for our guests at Disneyland.\nC The number of visitors to the Country Bear Playhouse is falling.\nD The Bears will retire because of old age and can't give shows any more.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nAllen: I've never been in big fan of the bears, especially the vacation show. On my last trip to Disneyland (1999) we passed it by, because we didn't want to spend the time on something we didn't really enjoy. If we'd known it would be closed by our next visit, I'm sure we would have watched it one more time. I was just making the point that it wasn't until Disney announced the closing that this feeling suddenly sprang up for the Country Bear Show at Disneyland. But I think the idea of keeping some attractions open forever regardless of the number of visitors it gets is a mistake. We all have great memories of the Bears, but clearly very few kids today (or I should say families today) are making those same memories from this show. That may be a sad fact, but it's a fact. Isn't it right to use the Country Bear space to bring in a more popular attraction so that more kids today can make those magic memories of an attraction they like? Otherwise aren't we just telling kids today that they \"have to\" make great memories of the Bears, when it's obvious that the kids themselves are not enjoying the Bears like we did?\nRoger: I am very disappointed that they have decided to retire the Country Bear Playhouse. I remember going to the show as a child, and still enjoyed it as a teenager, and now young adult. It is true that there aren't a lot of shows left at DL and with this one closing even less. Being at DL does require a lot of walking, and it is nice to have a few attractions that are a place to sit and enjoy a good show. I understand that DL has to develop, but there has to be some history to the Disneyland that Walt Disney first designed. There should be some parts of DL that just never go away, and this is one of them. By the time I have children it looks like there won't be any attractions that I can say I went to as a child at the rate they are going.\nNow the Bears are leaving, What I want to say is: stop trying to compete with everyone! DL is the best, because of attractions like the Country Bears. If DL insists on destroying all of its magic to make way for the latest, well, then it might as well be just another theme park.\n\n<question>:\nAllen spoke mainly to get his point across that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA the Bears will be missed\nB We should tell kids today that they \"have to\" make memories of the Bears\nC The long-time attraction ought to make way for a future attraction\nD People never care about what they have until all is lost\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nSinger-songwriter Tori Kelly is close to a huge breakthrough. Her recent performances on the BET Awards shows have created a sensation in pop music. You couldn't call Kelly an overnight success. Sure she's only 22.\nThe Southern Californian girl first appeared in public on the talent show \"Star Search\" when she was only 10. But her real appearance came from posting videos on YouTube. Eventually Kelly made her way to \"American Idol\", and advanced through to Hollywood. But she did not make the Top 24. That loss encouraged her to write more of her own material, which eventually became part of her first album \"Handmade Songs by Tori Kelly\".\n\"Even just releasing music in general is an achievement. I get to put out a whole album of songs that I just put my whole heart into, and people are responding really well to it,\" she said. \"It's like the best feeling in the world because these are songs about my life. So it's really cool to be able to do what I love.\"\n\"Handmade Songs\" sold well enough to reach the top 10 in a number of music charts .She followed that success with live performances at clubs in Los Angeles. Recently, Kelly excited audiences at the Billboard Music Awards with her performance of her song \"Nobody Love\".\nThe singer-songwriter says that being within reach of her goal is amazing. \"I think all the awards shows I have done so far have just been so _ l,\" she said. \"Like, I always dreamed of being on different awards shows, sitting at home on my sofa and watching. I think as a kid I just always put myself on that stage, and the fact that it's actually happening, that I get to be a part of these shows is unbelievable.\"\nKelly released her full-length album \"Unbreakable Smile\" in June, 2015. Her single \"Should've been us\" is also rising on the Billboard Hot 100.\n\n<question>:\nTori Kelly is not an overnight success because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA she often performs on the shows all around the world\nB she has released a lot of albums since she was ten\nC she has been working to be a pop star for over ten years\nD she has won many awards in the music world\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nSinger-songwriter Tori Kelly is close to a huge breakthrough. Her recent performances on the BET Awards shows have created a sensation in pop music. You couldn't call Kelly an overnight success. Sure she's only 22.\nThe Southern Californian girl first appeared in public on the talent show \"Star Search\" when she was only 10. But her real appearance came from posting videos on YouTube. Eventually Kelly made her way to \"American Idol\", and advanced through to Hollywood. But she did not make the Top 24. That loss encouraged her to write more of her own material, which eventually became part of her first album \"Handmade Songs by Tori Kelly\".\n\"Even just releasing music in general is an achievement. I get to put out a whole album of songs that I just put my whole heart into, and people are responding really well to it,\" she said. \"It's like the best feeling in the world because these are songs about my life. So it's really cool to be able to do what I love.\"\n\"Handmade Songs\" sold well enough to reach the top 10 in a number of music charts .She followed that success with live performances at clubs in Los Angeles. Recently, Kelly excited audiences at the Billboard Music Awards with her performance of her song \"Nobody Love\".\nThe singer-songwriter says that being within reach of her goal is amazing. \"I think all the awards shows I have done so far have just been so _ l,\" she said. \"Like, I always dreamed of being on different awards shows, sitting at home on my sofa and watching. I think as a kid I just always put myself on that stage, and the fact that it's actually happening, that I get to be a part of these shows is unbelievable.\"\nKelly released her full-length album \"Unbreakable Smile\" in June, 2015. Her single \"Should've been us\" is also rising on the Billboard Hot 100.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is the first album of Tori Kelly?\n\n<options>:\nA \"Unbreakable Smile\"\nB \"Nobody Love\"\nC \"Should've Been Us \"\nD \"Handmade Songs By Tori Kelly\"\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "D"
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nSinger-songwriter Tori Kelly is close to a huge breakthrough. Her recent performances on the BET Awards shows have created a sensation in pop music. You couldn't call Kelly an overnight success. Sure she's only 22.\nThe Southern Californian girl first appeared in public on the talent show \"Star Search\" when she was only 10. But her real appearance came from posting videos on YouTube. Eventually Kelly made her way to \"American Idol\", and advanced through to Hollywood. But she did not make the Top 24. That loss encouraged her to write more of her own material, which eventually became part of her first album \"Handmade Songs by Tori Kelly\".\n\"Even just releasing music in general is an achievement. I get to put out a whole album of songs that I just put my whole heart into, and people are responding really well to it,\" she said. \"It's like the best feeling in the world because these are songs about my life. So it's really cool to be able to do what I love.\"\n\"Handmade Songs\" sold well enough to reach the top 10 in a number of music charts .She followed that success with live performances at clubs in Los Angeles. Recently, Kelly excited audiences at the Billboard Music Awards with her performance of her song \"Nobody Love\".\nThe singer-songwriter says that being within reach of her goal is amazing. \"I think all the awards shows I have done so far have just been so _ l,\" she said. \"Like, I always dreamed of being on different awards shows, sitting at home on my sofa and watching. I think as a kid I just always put myself on that stage, and the fact that it's actually happening, that I get to be a part of these shows is unbelievable.\"\nKelly released her full-length album \"Unbreakable Smile\" in June, 2015. Her single \"Should've been us\" is also rising on the Billboard Hot 100.\n\n<question>:\nIt can be known from the passage that Tori Kelly _ .\n\n<options>:\nA has a great gift for pop music\nB focuses on her career because she loves music\nC will change her profession soon.\nD will face more difficulties in the future.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 has got two personalities --the one that is shown to the world and the other that is secret and real . You don't show your secret personality when you're awake because you can control your behavior , but when you're asleep , your sleeping position shows the real you . In a normal night , of course , people frequently change their position . The important position is the one that you go to sleep in .\nIf you go to sleep in your back , you're a very open person ,. You normally trust people and you are easily influenced by fashion or new ideas . You don't like to upset people , so you never express your real feeling .\nIf you sleep on your stomach , you are a rather secretive person . You worry a lot and you're always easily upset . You're very stubborn , but you aren't very ambitious . You usually live for today not for tomorrow . This means that you enjoy having a good time .\nIf you sleep curled up , you are probably a very nervous person . You have a low opinion of yourself so you're often defensive . You're shy and you don't normally like meeting people. You prefer to be on your own . you're easily hurt .\nIf you sleep on your side , you have usually got a well-balanced personality . You know your strengths and weakness . You're usually careful . You have a confident personality . You sometimes feel anxious, but you don't often get depressed . You always say what you think even if it makes people angry .\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the writer, you naturally show your secret and real personality only when you _ .\n\n<options>:\nA in a normal night\nB go to sleep\nC refuse to show yourself to the world\nD change sleeping position\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "B"
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nEveryone has got two personalities --the one that is shown to the world and the other that is secret and real . You don't show your secret personality when you're awake because you can control your behavior , but when you're asleep , your sleeping position shows the real you . In a normal night , of course , people frequently change their position . The important position is the one that you go to sleep in .\nIf you go to sleep in your back , you're a very open person ,. You normally trust people and you are easily influenced by fashion or new ideas . You don't like to upset people , so you never express your real feeling .\nIf you sleep on your stomach , you are a rather secretive person . You worry a lot and you're always easily upset . You're very stubborn , but you aren't very ambitious . You usually live for today not for tomorrow . This means that you enjoy having a good time .\nIf you sleep curled up , you are probably a very nervous person . You have a low opinion of yourself so you're often defensive . You're shy and you don't normally like meeting people. You prefer to be on your own . you're easily hurt .\nIf you sleep on your side , you have usually got a well-balanced personality . You know your strengths and weakness . You're usually careful . You have a confident personality . You sometimes feel anxious, but you don't often get depressed . You always say what you think even if it makes people angry .\n\n<question>:\nPoint out which sentence is used to show the personality of a person who is used sleeping on his or her stomach ? He or she _ .\n\n<options>:\nA is always cheerful\nB lives for tomorrow\nC can't be successful in business\nD worries about nothing\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nEveryone has got two personalities --the one that is shown to the world and the other that is secret and real . You don't show your secret personality when you're awake because you can control your behavior , but when you're asleep , your sleeping position shows the real you . In a normal night , of course , people frequently change their position . The important position is the one that you go to sleep in .\nIf you go to sleep in your back , you're a very open person ,. You normally trust people and you are easily influenced by fashion or new ideas . You don't like to upset people , so you never express your real feeling .\nIf you sleep on your stomach , you are a rather secretive person . You worry a lot and you're always easily upset . You're very stubborn , but you aren't very ambitious . You usually live for today not for tomorrow . This means that you enjoy having a good time .\nIf you sleep curled up , you are probably a very nervous person . You have a low opinion of yourself so you're often defensive . You're shy and you don't normally like meeting people. You prefer to be on your own . you're easily hurt .\nIf you sleep on your side , you have usually got a well-balanced personality . You know your strengths and weakness . You're usually careful . You have a confident personality . You sometimes feel anxious, but you don't often get depressed . You always say what you think even if it makes people angry .\n\n<question>:\nMaybe you don't want to make friends with a person who sleeps cured up. Why? He or she _\n\n<options>:\nA would rather be alone than communicate with you\nB is rarely ready to help\nC always makes people angry\nD wouldn't like to\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "A"
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nEveryone has got two personalities --the one that is shown to the world and the other that is secret and real . You don't show your secret personality when you're awake because you can control your behavior , but when you're asleep , your sleeping position shows the real you . In a normal night , of course , people frequently change their position . The important position is the one that you go to sleep in .\nIf you go to sleep in your back , you're a very open person ,. You normally trust people and you are easily influenced by fashion or new ideas . You don't like to upset people , so you never express your real feeling .\nIf you sleep on your stomach , you are a rather secretive person . You worry a lot and you're always easily upset . You're very stubborn , but you aren't very ambitious . You usually live for today not for tomorrow . This means that you enjoy having a good time .\nIf you sleep curled up , you are probably a very nervous person . You have a low opinion of yourself so you're often defensive . You're shy and you don't normally like meeting people. You prefer to be on your own . you're easily hurt .\nIf you sleep on your side , you have usually got a well-balanced personality . You know your strengths and weakness . You're usually careful . You have a confident personality . You sometimes feel anxious, but you don't often get depressed . You always say what you think even if it makes people angry .\n\n<question>:\nIt appears that the writer tends to think highly of the person who sleeps on one side because he or she _ .\n\n<options>:\nA always shows sympathy for people\nB is confident, but not stubborn\nC is healthier than others\nD often thinks of making people angry\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "B"
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIn the Ituri forest of America live many tribes,one of which is Pygmy. Most of the Pygmies in the tribe are not taller than four feet. They weigh only about eighty pounds each.\nIn spite of their small size, they are the best hunters among all the jungle people. Even the great elephant can be caught by them.\nSince they do not plant any crops, Pygmies are constantly moving around. They seldom sleep in one camp for more than a few days. In their camps there is not furniture at all except for some weapons such as spears, bows and arrows. There are no cooking pots either. Food is eaten uncooked or smoked over a lire. So when the tribe moves to a new camp there is nothing to carry except these weapons and babies too small to walk.\nPymies can move on the tree tops almost as skillfully as monkeys. Often they travel great distances through the branches without touching the ground.\nOne of the surprising facts about these small men and women is their great appetite . A Pygmy can eat up sixty bananas at a single meal besides quantities of meat. After eating, they will lie on their hard earth bed and groan in all night. But in the morning, they are ready to eat the same amount of food or fight among themselves.\n\n<question>:\nPygmies are small in size, but they are brave in _ .\n\n<options>:\nA hunting\nB shooting\nC eating\nD fighting with their enemies\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "A"
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIn the Ituri forest of America live many tribes,one of which is Pygmy. Most of the Pygmies in the tribe are not taller than four feet. They weigh only about eighty pounds each.\nIn spite of their small size, they are the best hunters among all the jungle people. Even the great elephant can be caught by them.\nSince they do not plant any crops, Pygmies are constantly moving around. They seldom sleep in one camp for more than a few days. In their camps there is not furniture at all except for some weapons such as spears, bows and arrows. There are no cooking pots either. Food is eaten uncooked or smoked over a lire. So when the tribe moves to a new camp there is nothing to carry except these weapons and babies too small to walk.\nPymies can move on the tree tops almost as skillfully as monkeys. Often they travel great distances through the branches without touching the ground.\nOne of the surprising facts about these small men and women is their great appetite . A Pygmy can eat up sixty bananas at a single meal besides quantities of meat. After eating, they will lie on their hard earth bed and groan in all night. But in the morning, they are ready to eat the same amount of food or fight among themselves.\n\n<question>:\nPygmies are so skillful that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA they never walk on the ground\nB they can move on the top of trees\nC they always walk with sticks\nD they can hang from the branches\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "B"
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIn the Ituri forest of America live many tribes,one of which is Pygmy. Most of the Pygmies in the tribe are not taller than four feet. They weigh only about eighty pounds each.\nIn spite of their small size, they are the best hunters among all the jungle people. Even the great elephant can be caught by them.\nSince they do not plant any crops, Pygmies are constantly moving around. They seldom sleep in one camp for more than a few days. In their camps there is not furniture at all except for some weapons such as spears, bows and arrows. There are no cooking pots either. Food is eaten uncooked or smoked over a lire. So when the tribe moves to a new camp there is nothing to carry except these weapons and babies too small to walk.\nPymies can move on the tree tops almost as skillfully as monkeys. Often they travel great distances through the branches without touching the ground.\nOne of the surprising facts about these small men and women is their great appetite . A Pygmy can eat up sixty bananas at a single meal besides quantities of meat. After eating, they will lie on their hard earth bed and groan in all night. But in the morning, they are ready to eat the same amount of food or fight among themselves.\n\n<question>:\nThe writer wrote this article so as to _\n\n<options>:\nA ask people to learn from Pygmies\nB help Pygmies go out of the forests\nC let us know the local condition and customs of the Pygmies\nD tell us the world is big and wide\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIn the Ituri forest of America live many tribes,one of which is Pygmy. Most of the Pygmies in the tribe are not taller than four feet. They weigh only about eighty pounds each.\nIn spite of their small size, they are the best hunters among all the jungle people. Even the great elephant can be caught by them.\nSince they do not plant any crops, Pygmies are constantly moving around. They seldom sleep in one camp for more than a few days. In their camps there is not furniture at all except for some weapons such as spears, bows and arrows. There are no cooking pots either. Food is eaten uncooked or smoked over a lire. So when the tribe moves to a new camp there is nothing to carry except these weapons and babies too small to walk.\nPymies can move on the tree tops almost as skillfully as monkeys. Often they travel great distances through the branches without touching the ground.\nOne of the surprising facts about these small men and women is their great appetite . A Pygmy can eat up sixty bananas at a single meal besides quantities of meat. After eating, they will lie on their hard earth bed and groan in all night. But in the morning, they are ready to eat the same amount of food or fight among themselves.\n\n<question>:\nWhy do Pygmies move from place to place continuously? The main reason is that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA that want to look after wild animals\nB they always walk with sticks\nC they plant no crops\nD they don't sleep in one camp\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nHas anyone noticed how, with the passage of time, one's relationship with one's grown-up daughters and sons becomes changed? I've been aware of this for some time but I'm not quite sure how to deal with it.\nTake the kitchen sink for example.\nFollowing a family get-together at my place, I walked into the kitchen to find Kate, my daughter carefully cleaning the sink.\n\"Don't do that; what are you doing that for?\" I said, unhappy about the hidden criticism.\n\"Mum,\" she said, \"you really ought to put your glasses on when you clean the sink. Behind the tap here was black!\"\nBut it's not just things like kitchen sinks. Another time Kate arrived to pick me up to lunch. She looked at me and then asked, \"Mum, why do you use brown eyebrow pencil when your hair is grey?\"\nA sudden memory of her, aged 14, going to her first mixed party flooded back. She had come in to say goodbye. For a moment I thought she'd been an accident. Both eyes were black. I remember suggesting that perhaps a little less eye make-up might be more effective.\nNow I told her, \"My hair used to be brown.\"\n\"It looks absurd.\"\n\"Mrs. Menzies had dark eyebrows with grey hair.\"\n\"Yes, but you're not Mrs. Menzies, are you?\" she said triumphantly, as if that proved her point.\nBut a recent event made me realize that something really must be done.\nShe had returned some for a few weeks before getting married. One evening I went out on a dinner date. By the time my companion left me at the front door, it was about 2am. As I stepped in, an angry figure in a white nightgown stopped me.\n\"Well, what time of night is this to be coming home?\" she shouted. \"Where have you been? I've been worried sick!\"\nShades of the past come back to disturb me. But what should I do about all this? Nothing, probably. Maybe, after all, it's only a stage young people are going through.\n\n<question>:\nThe daughter thought her mother didn't clean the kitchen sink well because of her_.\n\n<options>:\nA laziness\nB carelessness\nC unhappiness\nD poor-quality glasses\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "B"
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nHas anyone noticed how, with the passage of time, one's relationship with one's grown-up daughters and sons becomes changed? I've been aware of this for some time but I'm not quite sure how to deal with it.\nTake the kitchen sink for example.\nFollowing a family get-together at my place, I walked into the kitchen to find Kate, my daughter carefully cleaning the sink.\n\"Don't do that; what are you doing that for?\" I said, unhappy about the hidden criticism.\n\"Mum,\" she said, \"you really ought to put your glasses on when you clean the sink. Behind the tap here was black!\"\nBut it's not just things like kitchen sinks. Another time Kate arrived to pick me up to lunch. She looked at me and then asked, \"Mum, why do you use brown eyebrow pencil when your hair is grey?\"\nA sudden memory of her, aged 14, going to her first mixed party flooded back. She had come in to say goodbye. For a moment I thought she'd been an accident. Both eyes were black. I remember suggesting that perhaps a little less eye make-up might be more effective.\nNow I told her, \"My hair used to be brown.\"\n\"It looks absurd.\"\n\"Mrs. Menzies had dark eyebrows with grey hair.\"\n\"Yes, but you're not Mrs. Menzies, are you?\" she said triumphantly, as if that proved her point.\nBut a recent event made me realize that something really must be done.\nShe had returned some for a few weeks before getting married. One evening I went out on a dinner date. By the time my companion left me at the front door, it was about 2am. As I stepped in, an angry figure in a white nightgown stopped me.\n\"Well, what time of night is this to be coming home?\" she shouted. \"Where have you been? I've been worried sick!\"\nShades of the past come back to disturb me. But what should I do about all this? Nothing, probably. Maybe, after all, it's only a stage young people are going through.\n\n<question>:\nFrom the passage we know the daughter_.\n\n<options>:\nA didn't want to help with the sink\nB didn't like brown eyebrow pencils\nC had an accident when she went to her first party\nD shouted at her mum because she came home late\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "D"
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