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"human": "Read the 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>:\nHow does the mother feel after all these have happened?\n\n<options>:\nA Shocked.\nB Proud.\nC Envious.\nD Confused.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 author writes the stories to prove that_.\n\n<options>:\nA their relationship became stronger\nB their roles changed as time passed\nC her daughter very much cared about her\nD her daughter got upset as she grew up\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nAnimals are being killed by hunters in America in a cruel way, says an animal protection organization. There are about 1,000 hunting farms across America whose owners offer hunters an opportunity to kill animals that are kept in fenced areas.\nRussian boar, zebra, deer, antelope and many other species are raised just to be killed. Farm owners charge hunters thousands of dollars for animals that they kill, many of which are close to extinction .\nThe Humane Society of the United States says this type of hunting should be stopped because it is not fair to the animals. Many owners raise their animals. Others buy from animal dealers or from zoos and circuses that no longer want them. This means that the animals are not afraid of humans and they are easy to be shot by hunters.\nOwners of small ranches keep their animals in fenced areas so that the hunters can get close to the animals before shooting at them. On large farms hunters are taken to areas where the animals are fed sometime of the day. This also makes it easy to kill the animals.\nThe hunters want to keep the heads and chests of the animals they kill to hang as trophies on their walls. This means that the animals are usually shot in parts of the body. That means they will suffer a slow and painful death.\nThe hunting is allowed across most of America but some parts of the country have stopped or restricted it. The Humane Society of the United States hopes that it won't be too long before the rest parts of the country also give up this cruel sport.\n\n<question>:\nWhat can be the best title for the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Fenced Animals Are in Danger\nB Animals Are Easy to Kill\nC Hunters Pay to Kill Fenced Animals\nD Animal Hunting Should Be Banned\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nAnimals are being killed by hunters in America in a cruel way, says an animal protection organization. There are about 1,000 hunting farms across America whose owners offer hunters an opportunity to kill animals that are kept in fenced areas.\nRussian boar, zebra, deer, antelope and many other species are raised just to be killed. Farm owners charge hunters thousands of dollars for animals that they kill, many of which are close to extinction .\nThe Humane Society of the United States says this type of hunting should be stopped because it is not fair to the animals. Many owners raise their animals. Others buy from animal dealers or from zoos and circuses that no longer want them. This means that the animals are not afraid of humans and they are easy to be shot by hunters.\nOwners of small ranches keep their animals in fenced areas so that the hunters can get close to the animals before shooting at them. On large farms hunters are taken to areas where the animals are fed sometime of the day. This also makes it easy to kill the animals.\nThe hunters want to keep the heads and chests of the animals they kill to hang as trophies on their walls. This means that the animals are usually shot in parts of the body. That means they will suffer a slow and painful death.\nThe hunting is allowed across most of America but some parts of the country have stopped or restricted it. The Humane Society of the United States hopes that it won't be too long before the rest parts of the country also give up this cruel sport.\n\n<question>:\nOne of the main reasons why these animals are easy to be shot is that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA they don't run very fast\nB they are not afraid of humans\nC they don't know how to escape\nD the hunters are good at shooting\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nAnimals are being killed by hunters in America in a cruel way, says an animal protection organization. There are about 1,000 hunting farms across America whose owners offer hunters an opportunity to kill animals that are kept in fenced areas.\nRussian boar, zebra, deer, antelope and many other species are raised just to be killed. Farm owners charge hunters thousands of dollars for animals that they kill, many of which are close to extinction .\nThe Humane Society of the United States says this type of hunting should be stopped because it is not fair to the animals. Many owners raise their animals. Others buy from animal dealers or from zoos and circuses that no longer want them. This means that the animals are not afraid of humans and they are easy to be shot by hunters.\nOwners of small ranches keep their animals in fenced areas so that the hunters can get close to the animals before shooting at them. On large farms hunters are taken to areas where the animals are fed sometime of the day. This also makes it easy to kill the animals.\nThe hunters want to keep the heads and chests of the animals they kill to hang as trophies on their walls. This means that the animals are usually shot in parts of the body. That means they will suffer a slow and painful death.\nThe hunting is allowed across most of America but some parts of the country have stopped or restricted it. The Humane Society of the United States hopes that it won't be too long before the rest parts of the country also give up this cruel sport.\n\n<question>:\nWhat can we learn from the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Many animals can run away when hunters want to shoot them.\nB It is very cruel to kill the animals in the way mentioned in the passage.\nC The Humane Society of the United States considers this kind of hunting as a good sport.\nD The animals are usually hung on the walls after being shot.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nAnimals are being killed by hunters in America in a cruel way, says an animal protection organization. There are about 1,000 hunting farms across America whose owners offer hunters an opportunity to kill animals that are kept in fenced areas.\nRussian boar, zebra, deer, antelope and many other species are raised just to be killed. Farm owners charge hunters thousands of dollars for animals that they kill, many of which are close to extinction .\nThe Humane Society of the United States says this type of hunting should be stopped because it is not fair to the animals. Many owners raise their animals. Others buy from animal dealers or from zoos and circuses that no longer want them. This means that the animals are not afraid of humans and they are easy to be shot by hunters.\nOwners of small ranches keep their animals in fenced areas so that the hunters can get close to the animals before shooting at them. On large farms hunters are taken to areas where the animals are fed sometime of the day. This also makes it easy to kill the animals.\nThe hunters want to keep the heads and chests of the animals they kill to hang as trophies on their walls. This means that the animals are usually shot in parts of the body. That means they will suffer a slow and painful death.\nThe hunting is allowed across most of America but some parts of the country have stopped or restricted it. The Humane Society of the United States hopes that it won't be too long before the rest parts of the country also give up this cruel sport.\n\n<question>:\nIt can be inferred from the passage that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA no measures have been taken to prevent this kind of hunting\nB the animals usually get really hungry before dying\nC in most parts of America this kind of hunting has been stopped\nD people who do this kind of hunting are probably very rich\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nWhen I was 17, I read a quote that went something like: \"If you live each day as if it were your last, someday you'll most certainly be right.\" It made an impression on me, and since then, for the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself, \"If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?\"\nRemembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choice in life.\nAbout a year ago I was diagnosed with cancer. The doctors told me this was almost certainly a type of cancer that was incurable, and that I would live no longer than three to six months. My doctor advised me to go home and get my affairs in order, which is my doctors' code for preparing yourself to die.\nI lived with that diagnosis all day. I was completely in despair. Later that evening, I had another examination and my wife told me that tumor turned to be curable with surgery. I had the surgery and I' m fine now.\nThis was the closest I've been to facing death. To tell the truth, no one wants to die. And yet death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it. It clears out the old to make room for the new. Right now the new is you, but someday not too long from now, you will gradually become the old and be cleared away.\nYour time is so limited that you shouldn't waste it repeating someone else's life. Don' t be trapped by dogma -- which is living with the results of other people' s thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most importantly, have the courage to follow your heart. It somehow already knows what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary. Ks5u\n\n<question>:\nThe doctor advised the author to go home and get his affairs in order because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA he had to rest at home\nB his disease couldn't be cured\nC his disease was not serious at all\nD he had to wait for the result of the test\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 I was 17, I read a quote that went something like: \"If you live each day as if it were your last, someday you'll most certainly be right.\" It made an impression on me, and since then, for the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself, \"If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?\"\nRemembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choice in life.\nAbout a year ago I was diagnosed with cancer. The doctors told me this was almost certainly a type of cancer that was incurable, and that I would live no longer than three to six months. My doctor advised me to go home and get my affairs in order, which is my doctors' code for preparing yourself to die.\nI lived with that diagnosis all day. I was completely in despair. Later that evening, I had another examination and my wife told me that tumor turned to be curable with surgery. I had the surgery and I' m fine now.\nThis was the closest I've been to facing death. To tell the truth, no one wants to die. And yet death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it. It clears out the old to make room for the new. Right now the new is you, but someday not too long from now, you will gradually become the old and be cleared away.\nYour time is so limited that you shouldn't waste it repeating someone else's life. Don' t be trapped by dogma -- which is living with the results of other people' s thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most importantly, have the courage to follow your heart. It somehow already knows what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary. Ks5u\n\n<question>:\nWhat does the author think of death?\n\n<options>:\nA He thinks it is impossible to avoid.\nB He thinks it is not the end of life.\nC He thinks it is nothing to be scared of.\nD He thinks it is the beginning of a new life.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nWhen I was 17, I read a quote that went something like: \"If you live each day as if it were your last, someday you'll most certainly be right.\" It made an impression on me, and since then, for the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself, \"If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?\"\nRemembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choice in life.\nAbout a year ago I was diagnosed with cancer. The doctors told me this was almost certainly a type of cancer that was incurable, and that I would live no longer than three to six months. My doctor advised me to go home and get my affairs in order, which is my doctors' code for preparing yourself to die.\nI lived with that diagnosis all day. I was completely in despair. Later that evening, I had another examination and my wife told me that tumor turned to be curable with surgery. I had the surgery and I' m fine now.\nThis was the closest I've been to facing death. To tell the truth, no one wants to die. And yet death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it. It clears out the old to make room for the new. Right now the new is you, but someday not too long from now, you will gradually become the old and be cleared away.\nYour time is so limited that you shouldn't waste it repeating someone else's life. Don' t be trapped by dogma -- which is living with the results of other people' s thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most importantly, have the courage to follow your heart. It somehow already knows what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary. Ks5u\n\n<question>:\nIn the author's opinion, we should _ .\n\n<options>:\nA follow others' advice\nB take no notice of diseases\nC take exercise and keep healthy\nD have the courage to follow our heart\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 did you last see a polar bear ? On a trip to a zoo, perhaps? If you had attended a winter activity in New York a few years ago, you would have seen a whole polar bear club. These \"Polar Bears\" are people who meet frequently in the winter to swim in freezing cold water. That day, the air temperature was 3degC, and the water temperature was a bit higher. The members of the Polar Bears Club at Coney Island, New York are usually about the age of 60. Members must satisfy two requirements. First, they must get along well with everyone else in the group; this is very important because there are so many different kinds of people in the club. Polar Bears must also agree to swim outdoors at least twice a month from November through February.\nDoctors do not agree about the medical effects of cold-water swimming. Some are worried about the dangers of a condition in which the body's temperature drops so low that finally the heart stops. Other doctors, however, point out that there is more danger of a heart attack during summer swimming because the difference between the air temperature and water temperature is much greater in summer than in winter.\nThe Polar Bears themselves are satisfied with the benefits(or advantages)of cold-water swimming. They say that their favorite form of exercise is very good for the circulatory system because it forces the blood to move fast to keep the body warm. Cold-water swimmers usually turn bright red after a few minutes in the water. A person who turns blue probably has a very poor circulatory system and should not try cold-water swimming.\nThe main benefits(or advantages)of cold-water swimming are probably mental. The Polar Bears love to swim year-round; they find it fun and relaxing. As one 70-old woman says, When I go into the water , I pour my troubles into the ocean and let them float away.\n\n<question>:\nThe member of the Polar Bears Club must meet the following requirements except that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA they should be easy to make friends with\nB they must swim outside at least 8 times in the four cold months\nC they must agree to swim outdoors from November through February\nD they must reach the age of 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>:\nWhen did you last see a polar bear ? On a trip to a zoo, perhaps? If you had attended a winter activity in New York a few years ago, you would have seen a whole polar bear club. These \"Polar Bears\" are people who meet frequently in the winter to swim in freezing cold water. That day, the air temperature was 3degC, and the water temperature was a bit higher. The members of the Polar Bears Club at Coney Island, New York are usually about the age of 60. Members must satisfy two requirements. First, they must get along well with everyone else in the group; this is very important because there are so many different kinds of people in the club. Polar Bears must also agree to swim outdoors at least twice a month from November through February.\nDoctors do not agree about the medical effects of cold-water swimming. Some are worried about the dangers of a condition in which the body's temperature drops so low that finally the heart stops. Other doctors, however, point out that there is more danger of a heart attack during summer swimming because the difference between the air temperature and water temperature is much greater in summer than in winter.\nThe Polar Bears themselves are satisfied with the benefits(or advantages)of cold-water swimming. They say that their favorite form of exercise is very good for the circulatory system because it forces the blood to move fast to keep the body warm. Cold-water swimmers usually turn bright red after a few minutes in the water. A person who turns blue probably has a very poor circulatory system and should not try cold-water swimming.\nThe main benefits(or advantages)of cold-water swimming are probably mental. The Polar Bears love to swim year-round; they find it fun and relaxing. As one 70-old woman says, When I go into the water , I pour my troubles into the ocean and let them float away.\n\n<question>:\nDoctors _ .\n\n<options>:\nA encourage people to take part in cold-water swimming activity\nB point out the possible danger of blood illness during cold-water swimming\nC believe swimming is helpful both in winter and in summer\nD have different ideas about the medical effects of cold-water swimming[\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 did you last see a polar bear ? On a trip to a zoo, perhaps? If you had attended a winter activity in New York a few years ago, you would have seen a whole polar bear club. These \"Polar Bears\" are people who meet frequently in the winter to swim in freezing cold water. That day, the air temperature was 3degC, and the water temperature was a bit higher. The members of the Polar Bears Club at Coney Island, New York are usually about the age of 60. Members must satisfy two requirements. First, they must get along well with everyone else in the group; this is very important because there are so many different kinds of people in the club. Polar Bears must also agree to swim outdoors at least twice a month from November through February.\nDoctors do not agree about the medical effects of cold-water swimming. Some are worried about the dangers of a condition in which the body's temperature drops so low that finally the heart stops. Other doctors, however, point out that there is more danger of a heart attack during summer swimming because the difference between the air temperature and water temperature is much greater in summer than in winter.\nThe Polar Bears themselves are satisfied with the benefits(or advantages)of cold-water swimming. They say that their favorite form of exercise is very good for the circulatory system because it forces the blood to move fast to keep the body warm. Cold-water swimmers usually turn bright red after a few minutes in the water. A person who turns blue probably has a very poor circulatory system and should not try cold-water swimming.\nThe main benefits(or advantages)of cold-water swimming are probably mental. The Polar Bears love to swim year-round; they find it fun and relaxing. As one 70-old woman says, When I go into the water , I pour my troubles into the ocean and let them float away.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage, some doctors believe it is true that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA you are healthy if cold-water swimming turn your skin color1 blue\nB cold-water swimming causes more heart attacks in summer than in winter\nC cold-water swimming can make the body temperature dangerously high\nD Polar Bears are bears swimming in freezing water\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 did you last see a polar bear ? On a trip to a zoo, perhaps? If you had attended a winter activity in New York a few years ago, you would have seen a whole polar bear club. These \"Polar Bears\" are people who meet frequently in the winter to swim in freezing cold water. That day, the air temperature was 3degC, and the water temperature was a bit higher. The members of the Polar Bears Club at Coney Island, New York are usually about the age of 60. Members must satisfy two requirements. First, they must get along well with everyone else in the group; this is very important because there are so many different kinds of people in the club. Polar Bears must also agree to swim outdoors at least twice a month from November through February.\nDoctors do not agree about the medical effects of cold-water swimming. Some are worried about the dangers of a condition in which the body's temperature drops so low that finally the heart stops. Other doctors, however, point out that there is more danger of a heart attack during summer swimming because the difference between the air temperature and water temperature is much greater in summer than in winter.\nThe Polar Bears themselves are satisfied with the benefits(or advantages)of cold-water swimming. They say that their favorite form of exercise is very good for the circulatory system because it forces the blood to move fast to keep the body warm. Cold-water swimmers usually turn bright red after a few minutes in the water. A person who turns blue probably has a very poor circulatory system and should not try cold-water swimming.\nThe main benefits(or advantages)of cold-water swimming are probably mental. The Polar Bears love to swim year-round; they find it fun and relaxing. As one 70-old woman says, When I go into the water , I pour my troubles into the ocean and let them float away.\n\n<question>:\nThe Polar Bears like to swim all the year round for _ .\n\n<options>:\nA they can remain young\nB it is an easy way to keep the body warm in winter\nC they find it enjoyable and interesting\nD they might meet fewer troubles in life\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nLet's do some sleep math. You lost two hours of sleep every night last week because of a big project due on Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, you slept in, getting four extra hours. On Monday morning, you were feeling so bright-eyed, and you only had one cup of coffee, instead of your usual two. But don't be cheated by your energy: You're still carrying around a heavy load of sleepiness, or what experts call \"sleep debt\".\nSleep debt is the difference between the amount of sleep you should get and the amount you actually get. It's a _ that grows every time we remove some minutes off our nightly sleep. \"People get more and more sleep debt without noticing it,\" says William Dement, founder of the Stanford University Sleep Research Centre. Studies show that such short-term lack of sleep leads to a foggy brain, worsened eyesight, and trouble remembering. Long-term effects include obesity, and heart disease. A survey reports that we're losing one hour of sleep each night--more than two full weeks of sleep each year.\nThe good news is that, like all debts, sleep debt can be paid off with some work. Adding an extra hour or two of sleep a night is the way to catch up. For the long-term lack of sleep, take it easy for a few months to get back into a natural sleep pattern . Go to bed when you are tired, and allow your body to wake you in the morning naturally (no alarm clock allowed).\nAs you pay off sleep debt, your body will come to a rest at a sleep pattern that is particularly right for you. Sleep researchers believe that although the exact genes remain to be discovered, genes do determine our individual sleep patterns. That probably means you can't train yourself to be a \"short sleeper\" and you're fooling yourself if you think you've done it, so earn back that lost sleep and follow the orders of your inner sleep needs. When you put away sleep debt, you become a superman.\n\n<question>:\nThe example of sleep math is used to show _ .\n\n<options>:\nA how you build up your sleep debt\nB how you can pay off sleep debts at weekends\nC why you need enough sleep every night\nD why you should drink coffee to stay energetic\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nLet's do some sleep math. You lost two hours of sleep every night last week because of a big project due on Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, you slept in, getting four extra hours. On Monday morning, you were feeling so bright-eyed, and you only had one cup of coffee, instead of your usual two. But don't be cheated by your energy: You're still carrying around a heavy load of sleepiness, or what experts call \"sleep debt\".\nSleep debt is the difference between the amount of sleep you should get and the amount you actually get. It's a _ that grows every time we remove some minutes off our nightly sleep. \"People get more and more sleep debt without noticing it,\" says William Dement, founder of the Stanford University Sleep Research Centre. Studies show that such short-term lack of sleep leads to a foggy brain, worsened eyesight, and trouble remembering. Long-term effects include obesity, and heart disease. A survey reports that we're losing one hour of sleep each night--more than two full weeks of sleep each year.\nThe good news is that, like all debts, sleep debt can be paid off with some work. Adding an extra hour or two of sleep a night is the way to catch up. For the long-term lack of sleep, take it easy for a few months to get back into a natural sleep pattern . Go to bed when you are tired, and allow your body to wake you in the morning naturally (no alarm clock allowed).\nAs you pay off sleep debt, your body will come to a rest at a sleep pattern that is particularly right for you. Sleep researchers believe that although the exact genes remain to be discovered, genes do determine our individual sleep patterns. That probably means you can't train yourself to be a \"short sleeper\" and you're fooling yourself if you think you've done it, so earn back that lost sleep and follow the orders of your inner sleep needs. When you put away sleep debt, you become a superman.\n\n<question>:\nThose in sleep debt for a long time are likely to suffer from _ .\n\n<options>:\nA failing eyesight\nB poor memory\nC weak heart\nD weight loss\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nLet's do some sleep math. You lost two hours of sleep every night last week because of a big project due on Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, you slept in, getting four extra hours. On Monday morning, you were feeling so bright-eyed, and you only had one cup of coffee, instead of your usual two. But don't be cheated by your energy: You're still carrying around a heavy load of sleepiness, or what experts call \"sleep debt\".\nSleep debt is the difference between the amount of sleep you should get and the amount you actually get. It's a _ that grows every time we remove some minutes off our nightly sleep. \"People get more and more sleep debt without noticing it,\" says William Dement, founder of the Stanford University Sleep Research Centre. Studies show that such short-term lack of sleep leads to a foggy brain, worsened eyesight, and trouble remembering. Long-term effects include obesity, and heart disease. A survey reports that we're losing one hour of sleep each night--more than two full weeks of sleep each year.\nThe good news is that, like all debts, sleep debt can be paid off with some work. Adding an extra hour or two of sleep a night is the way to catch up. For the long-term lack of sleep, take it easy for a few months to get back into a natural sleep pattern . Go to bed when you are tired, and allow your body to wake you in the morning naturally (no alarm clock allowed).\nAs you pay off sleep debt, your body will come to a rest at a sleep pattern that is particularly right for you. Sleep researchers believe that although the exact genes remain to be discovered, genes do determine our individual sleep patterns. That probably means you can't train yourself to be a \"short sleeper\" and you're fooling yourself if you think you've done it, so earn back that lost sleep and follow the orders of your inner sleep needs. When you put away sleep debt, you become a superman.\n\n<question>:\nIt's impossible to train oneself to be a \"short sleeper\" because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA one can only get their energy during long sleep\nB how one sleeps is determined when they were born\nC one will feel tired if their sleep is less than needed\nD one sleeps more when developing a natural sleep pattern\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nJascha Richter once sang \"don't need too much talking without saying anything\" to reveal his lonely feeling in a crowd.\nDad always told me never to ever reveal my true opinions towards other people if such opinions are negative. He said this is the \"Chu Shi Zhe Xue\", the philosophy of dealing with social network.\nIt seems that everybody here just follows this philosophy very, very well.\nFriends. I would say that if I were given true friendship I would definitely treasure it with my greatest care. If I really regard someone as my close friend, I would never leave her alone whenever she's in need, either financially or mentally. And I always believe, as long as I treat people with whole-hearted honesty, I would have some rewards--at least, just ONE true friend of the same gender .\nSometimes I just miss my friends in China. Perhaps when we became friends, we were still young, too young to have been polluted by any dirt in the society. But here, it is simply different. It seems that all of us have learnt how to SURVIVE in a foreign land and such an experience actually makes us learn how to extract the most benefits from the surroundings in order to survive.\nAll are friends around me. I've looked through all the dark sides of their personalities and yet I have to pretend that I know nothing. THEY ARE GOOD. THEY ARE GOOD. AND WE ARE FRIENDS. And then I can make myself comfortable enough to talk to people I hate the most. And of course, they don't say any words truly from their hearts. Neither do I.\nBut, sometimes I just feel unwilling to talk to these people. Sometimes, I just want to be alone, quietly, without being forced to listen to their gossip or other useless words.\n\"Standing on a mountain high\nLooking at the moon through a clear blue sky\nI should go and see some friends\nBut they don't really comprehend\"\nJascha Richter expresses my feelings also.\n\n<question>:\n67. What do we know about the writer's father according to this passage?\n\n<options>:\nA He is really a good philosopher.\nB He possibly gets on well with others.\nC He told the writer to reveal her true opinions.\nD The passage doesn't tell us at all.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nJascha Richter once sang \"don't need too much talking without saying anything\" to reveal his lonely feeling in a crowd.\nDad always told me never to ever reveal my true opinions towards other people if such opinions are negative. He said this is the \"Chu Shi Zhe Xue\", the philosophy of dealing with social network.\nIt seems that everybody here just follows this philosophy very, very well.\nFriends. I would say that if I were given true friendship I would definitely treasure it with my greatest care. If I really regard someone as my close friend, I would never leave her alone whenever she's in need, either financially or mentally. And I always believe, as long as I treat people with whole-hearted honesty, I would have some rewards--at least, just ONE true friend of the same gender .\nSometimes I just miss my friends in China. Perhaps when we became friends, we were still young, too young to have been polluted by any dirt in the society. But here, it is simply different. It seems that all of us have learnt how to SURVIVE in a foreign land and such an experience actually makes us learn how to extract the most benefits from the surroundings in order to survive.\nAll are friends around me. I've looked through all the dark sides of their personalities and yet I have to pretend that I know nothing. THEY ARE GOOD. THEY ARE GOOD. AND WE ARE FRIENDS. And then I can make myself comfortable enough to talk to people I hate the most. And of course, they don't say any words truly from their hearts. Neither do I.\nBut, sometimes I just feel unwilling to talk to these people. Sometimes, I just want to be alone, quietly, without being forced to listen to their gossip or other useless words.\n\"Standing on a mountain high\nLooking at the moon through a clear blue sky\nI should go and see some friends\nBut they don't really comprehend\"\nJascha Richter expresses my feelings also.\n\n<question>:\n68. What's the most probable reason the writer mentions Jascha Richter's song twice in the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA She likes Jascha Richter's song.\nB Jascha Richter is one of her friends.\nC The song expresses her feelings.\nD She uses it to perfects her article.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nJascha Richter once sang \"don't need too much talking without saying anything\" to reveal his lonely feeling in a crowd.\nDad always told me never to ever reveal my true opinions towards other people if such opinions are negative. He said this is the \"Chu Shi Zhe Xue\", the philosophy of dealing with social network.\nIt seems that everybody here just follows this philosophy very, very well.\nFriends. I would say that if I were given true friendship I would definitely treasure it with my greatest care. If I really regard someone as my close friend, I would never leave her alone whenever she's in need, either financially or mentally. And I always believe, as long as I treat people with whole-hearted honesty, I would have some rewards--at least, just ONE true friend of the same gender .\nSometimes I just miss my friends in China. Perhaps when we became friends, we were still young, too young to have been polluted by any dirt in the society. But here, it is simply different. It seems that all of us have learnt how to SURVIVE in a foreign land and such an experience actually makes us learn how to extract the most benefits from the surroundings in order to survive.\nAll are friends around me. I've looked through all the dark sides of their personalities and yet I have to pretend that I know nothing. THEY ARE GOOD. THEY ARE GOOD. AND WE ARE FRIENDS. And then I can make myself comfortable enough to talk to people I hate the most. And of course, they don't say any words truly from their hearts. Neither do I.\nBut, sometimes I just feel unwilling to talk to these people. Sometimes, I just want to be alone, quietly, without being forced to listen to their gossip or other useless words.\n\"Standing on a mountain high\nLooking at the moon through a clear blue sky\nI should go and see some friends\nBut they don't really comprehend\"\nJascha Richter expresses my feelings also.\n\n<question>:\n69. Which of the following statements about the writer is TRUE?\n\n<options>:\nA She is now living abroad but doesn't enjoy the life there.\nB She absolutely believes in her father's philosophy.\nC She shows a positive attitude towards her relationship with others.\nD She thinks highly of her friends by repeating \"They are good\".\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nJascha Richter once sang \"don't need too much talking without saying anything\" to reveal his lonely feeling in a crowd.\nDad always told me never to ever reveal my true opinions towards other people if such opinions are negative. He said this is the \"Chu Shi Zhe Xue\", the philosophy of dealing with social network.\nIt seems that everybody here just follows this philosophy very, very well.\nFriends. I would say that if I were given true friendship I would definitely treasure it with my greatest care. If I really regard someone as my close friend, I would never leave her alone whenever she's in need, either financially or mentally. And I always believe, as long as I treat people with whole-hearted honesty, I would have some rewards--at least, just ONE true friend of the same gender .\nSometimes I just miss my friends in China. Perhaps when we became friends, we were still young, too young to have been polluted by any dirt in the society. But here, it is simply different. It seems that all of us have learnt how to SURVIVE in a foreign land and such an experience actually makes us learn how to extract the most benefits from the surroundings in order to survive.\nAll are friends around me. I've looked through all the dark sides of their personalities and yet I have to pretend that I know nothing. THEY ARE GOOD. THEY ARE GOOD. AND WE ARE FRIENDS. And then I can make myself comfortable enough to talk to people I hate the most. And of course, they don't say any words truly from their hearts. Neither do I.\nBut, sometimes I just feel unwilling to talk to these people. Sometimes, I just want to be alone, quietly, without being forced to listen to their gossip or other useless words.\n\"Standing on a mountain high\nLooking at the moon through a clear blue sky\nI should go and see some friends\nBut they don't really comprehend\"\nJascha Richter expresses my feelings also.\n\n<question>:\n70. The writer mostly expresses her _ in this passage.\n\n<options>:\nA happiness\nB homesickness\nC sadness\nD loneliness\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 remains a curiosity and a bit of a historical mystery why we don't all drive on the same side of the road. The fact is that most people are right-handed; that's why, for much of history, drivers have stuck to the left. Ancient Romans using two-wheeled carriages are believed to have held the reins with their right hands and a whip with their left; to avoid whipping the near drivers, they favored the left-hand side the road. It's also easier for right-handers to get on a horse from the left, so riders were attracted to that side to avoid the near traffic as they climbed on and off. Finally, knights and the other drivers favored the left so they could do battle, if necessary, with their good hand.\nSo why does most of the world travel on the right side today? Theories differ, but there's no doubt Napoleon was a major influence. The French have used the right since the late 18th century. Some say that before the French Revolution, people in upper class drove their carriages on the left, forcing the _ to the right. During the violence, fearful rich people sought to mix with the peasantry by traveling on the right as well. Regardless of the origin, Napoleon brought right-hand traffic to the nations he conquered, including Russia, Switzerland and Germany. Hitler, in turn, ordered right-hand traffic in Czechoslovakia and Austria in the 1930s. Nations that escaped right-handed conquest, like Great Britain, kept their left-handed tradition.\n\n<question>:\nWho had a major effect on \"keep-right\" traffic law?\n\n<options>:\nA Ancient Romans\nB Hitler\nC Napoleon\nD Austrians\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nAuthorities in Shanghai said Thursday night that another person has died from H7N9 bird flu, bringing the death toll to five around the country. The city has reported six infections to date, and four have died, said the Shanghai Municipal Health and Family Planning Commission. Of the rest two, there was a four-year-old, the agency said. The baby was recovering from mild illness, it added. The person died at Huashan Hospital on Wednesday and was _ infected with the H7N9 bird flu on Thursday.\nAlso on Thursday, the commission reported the city's third death from the H7N9 bird flu. The case involved a 48-year-old man surnamed Chu, a poultry transporter from Rugao in neighboring Jiangsu Province. He developed symptoms of cough on March 28. After having a fever on Monday, he went to a private clinic for treatment. The man then sought help in the Tongji Hospital in Shanghai in the early hours of Wednesday after his condition worsened. Chu died three hours after being admitted to the hospital. He was confirmed infected with the H7N9 virus on Thursday. Eight people who had close contact with him have shown no abnormal symptoms.\nSo far, China has confirmed 14 H7N9 cases -- six in Shanghai, four in Jiangsu, three in Zhejiang and one in Anhui, in the first known human infections of the lesser-known type of bird flu. Of all, four died in Shanghai and one died in Zhejiang. China's Ministry of Agriculture said Thursday the H7N9 avian flu virus has been detected from pigeon samples collected at a marketplace in Songjiang District of Shanghai.\nAfter gene sequence analysis, the national avian flu reference laboratory concluded that the H7N9 virus found on pigeons was highly congenetic with those found on persons infected with H7N9 virus. China's health authorities have promised transparency and cooperation to the World Health Organization in regards to human infections of the new type of bird flu. The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that no human-to-human transmission of H7N9 has been discovered.\n\n<question>:\nWhat does the news report mainly about?\n\n<options>:\nA How many people died of H7N9 bird flu\nB How the development of the H7N9 bird flu vaccine is going on\nC What measures the government has taken to stop the spreading of H7N9\nD The new outbreak of the H7N9 bird flu\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nAuthorities in Shanghai said Thursday night that another person has died from H7N9 bird flu, bringing the death toll to five around the country. The city has reported six infections to date, and four have died, said the Shanghai Municipal Health and Family Planning Commission. Of the rest two, there was a four-year-old, the agency said. The baby was recovering from mild illness, it added. The person died at Huashan Hospital on Wednesday and was _ infected with the H7N9 bird flu on Thursday.\nAlso on Thursday, the commission reported the city's third death from the H7N9 bird flu. The case involved a 48-year-old man surnamed Chu, a poultry transporter from Rugao in neighboring Jiangsu Province. He developed symptoms of cough on March 28. After having a fever on Monday, he went to a private clinic for treatment. The man then sought help in the Tongji Hospital in Shanghai in the early hours of Wednesday after his condition worsened. Chu died three hours after being admitted to the hospital. He was confirmed infected with the H7N9 virus on Thursday. Eight people who had close contact with him have shown no abnormal symptoms.\nSo far, China has confirmed 14 H7N9 cases -- six in Shanghai, four in Jiangsu, three in Zhejiang and one in Anhui, in the first known human infections of the lesser-known type of bird flu. Of all, four died in Shanghai and one died in Zhejiang. China's Ministry of Agriculture said Thursday the H7N9 avian flu virus has been detected from pigeon samples collected at a marketplace in Songjiang District of Shanghai.\nAfter gene sequence analysis, the national avian flu reference laboratory concluded that the H7N9 virus found on pigeons was highly congenetic with those found on persons infected with H7N9 virus. China's health authorities have promised transparency and cooperation to the World Health Organization in regards to human infections of the new type of bird flu. The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that no human-to-human transmission of H7N9 has been discovered.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following statements is NOT true according to the news report?\n\n<options>:\nA H7N9 bird flu has killed four people in Shanghai and one in Zhejiang.\nB H7N9 virus is not one that spreads from human to human\nC So far, China has confirmed 14 deaths from the H7N9 bird flu\nD The government agreed to cooperate with WHO in regards to the H7N9\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 years ago my grandmother was going to turn 75. My family discussed what was the best way to celebrate. Should we throw her a party ? Should we take her on a trip ? We remembered that she had touched so many people's lives, and there were so many people for her to consider. Then someone got the idea that we should include everyone in the celebration by turning it into a tribute to my grandmother.\nWe secretly sent out letters to the people in Grandmother's address book and asked them to send a letter with a memory that they had shared with her. People sent us letters with poems, stories and pictures. The deep feeling that was shared through the response surprised us. We compiled these letters into a memory book and amazed her with it on the morning of her birthday.\nThe unusual thing about my grandmother's friends was not the number that she had, but the connection they shared. In many ways this book of friendship was the greatest achievement of my grandmother's life.\nI believe that developing true friendships is one of the most important things that anyone can do in one's lifetime. It is not a matter of the number of friends one has, but the quality of the bonds. If one has had at least one true friendship before dying, then one can say one has lived a successful life. I have made many friends and I believe I have begun to develop the same types of friendships my grandmother kept up over her lifetime. I only hope that I will be as successful as she has been.\n\n<question>:\nHow did the author's family celebrate Grandmother's birthday ?\n\n<options>:\nA They took her on a trip across the country.\nB They gave her a memory book of friendship.\nC They invited all her friends to her birthday party.\nD They asked all her friends to send her cards.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nTwo years ago my grandmother was going to turn 75. My family discussed what was the best way to celebrate. Should we throw her a party ? Should we take her on a trip ? We remembered that she had touched so many people's lives, and there were so many people for her to consider. Then someone got the idea that we should include everyone in the celebration by turning it into a tribute to my grandmother.\nWe secretly sent out letters to the people in Grandmother's address book and asked them to send a letter with a memory that they had shared with her. People sent us letters with poems, stories and pictures. The deep feeling that was shared through the response surprised us. We compiled these letters into a memory book and amazed her with it on the morning of her birthday.\nThe unusual thing about my grandmother's friends was not the number that she had, but the connection they shared. In many ways this book of friendship was the greatest achievement of my grandmother's life.\nI believe that developing true friendships is one of the most important things that anyone can do in one's lifetime. It is not a matter of the number of friends one has, but the quality of the bonds. If one has had at least one true friendship before dying, then one can say one has lived a successful life. I have made many friends and I believe I have begun to develop the same types of friendships my grandmother kept up over her lifetime. I only hope that I will be as successful as she has been.\n\n<question>:\nWhen receiving her birthday gift, the author's grandmother probably felt _ .\n\n<options>:\nA disappointed and lonely\nB sorry and sad\nC surprised and pleased\nD nervous and excited\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 years ago my grandmother was going to turn 75. My family discussed what was the best way to celebrate. Should we throw her a party ? Should we take her on a trip ? We remembered that she had touched so many people's lives, and there were so many people for her to consider. Then someone got the idea that we should include everyone in the celebration by turning it into a tribute to my grandmother.\nWe secretly sent out letters to the people in Grandmother's address book and asked them to send a letter with a memory that they had shared with her. People sent us letters with poems, stories and pictures. The deep feeling that was shared through the response surprised us. We compiled these letters into a memory book and amazed her with it on the morning of her birthday.\nThe unusual thing about my grandmother's friends was not the number that she had, but the connection they shared. In many ways this book of friendship was the greatest achievement of my grandmother's life.\nI believe that developing true friendships is one of the most important things that anyone can do in one's lifetime. It is not a matter of the number of friends one has, but the quality of the bonds. If one has had at least one true friendship before dying, then one can say one has lived a successful life. I have made many friends and I believe I have begun to develop the same types of friendships my grandmother kept up over her lifetime. I only hope that I will be as successful as she has been.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage, the author probably agrees that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA the more friends you have, the better\nB friends are more important than family\nC understanding leads to greater success\nD true friendship is very important to us\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 years ago my grandmother was going to turn 75. My family discussed what was the best way to celebrate. Should we throw her a party ? Should we take her on a trip ? We remembered that she had touched so many people's lives, and there were so many people for her to consider. Then someone got the idea that we should include everyone in the celebration by turning it into a tribute to my grandmother.\nWe secretly sent out letters to the people in Grandmother's address book and asked them to send a letter with a memory that they had shared with her. People sent us letters with poems, stories and pictures. The deep feeling that was shared through the response surprised us. We compiled these letters into a memory book and amazed her with it on the morning of her birthday.\nThe unusual thing about my grandmother's friends was not the number that she had, but the connection they shared. In many ways this book of friendship was the greatest achievement of my grandmother's life.\nI believe that developing true friendships is one of the most important things that anyone can do in one's lifetime. It is not a matter of the number of friends one has, but the quality of the bonds. If one has had at least one true friendship before dying, then one can say one has lived a successful life. I have made many friends and I believe I have begun to develop the same types of friendships my grandmother kept up over her lifetime. I only hope that I will be as successful as she has been.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following words can best describe the author's grandmother ?\n\n<options>:\nA Kind.\nB Great.\nC Polite\nD Pleasant\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nPure Yoga is devoted to serving the yoga community in Asia and beyond,offering a wide variety of classes such as Hatha Yoga,Hot Yoga,Yin Yoga Vinyasa,etc. Our yoga classes are offered and taught by nearly 200 professional yoga teachers. Private Yoga is also available for learners of all levels. Pure Yoga constantly invites world-known teachers to lead guest teacher workshops.\nClass Booking\nClass bookings can be made 2 days in advance of the class. It is important that you book your class in advance since some classes are more heavily attended than others.\nWe also limit our class sizes so that they are not overcrowded. If a class you wish to take is full, we will place you on the wait list and inform you of an opening as soon as possible. To create the best experience for yourself and others,please follow these guidelines:\nNo talking\nThe yoga studio is a silent room. Please do not talk while in the studio and studio corridors .\nNo eating\nDo not eat in the studio.\nNo shoes\nRemove your shoes before entering the practice rooms. Keep your shoes in your locker .Shoe lockers are also available for rental.\nNo mobile phones\nTurn your mobile phones off or to \"vibrate\" mode. Do not take phones into the practice rooms.\nPersonal Belongings\nDaily lockers are not for overnight use. Locks from any daily lockers that are kept overnight will be cut.\n\n<question>:\nWho will teach general learners yoga?\n\n<options>:\nA favorite yoga teacher.\nB professional yoga teacher.\nC world-known yoga teacher.\nD private yoga teacher.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nPure Yoga is devoted to serving the yoga community in Asia and beyond,offering a wide variety of classes such as Hatha Yoga,Hot Yoga,Yin Yoga Vinyasa,etc. Our yoga classes are offered and taught by nearly 200 professional yoga teachers. Private Yoga is also available for learners of all levels. Pure Yoga constantly invites world-known teachers to lead guest teacher workshops.\nClass Booking\nClass bookings can be made 2 days in advance of the class. It is important that you book your class in advance since some classes are more heavily attended than others.\nWe also limit our class sizes so that they are not overcrowded. If a class you wish to take is full, we will place you on the wait list and inform you of an opening as soon as possible. To create the best experience for yourself and others,please follow these guidelines:\nNo talking\nThe yoga studio is a silent room. Please do not talk while in the studio and studio corridors .\nNo eating\nDo not eat in the studio.\nNo shoes\nRemove your shoes before entering the practice rooms. Keep your shoes in your locker .Shoe lockers are also available for rental.\nNo mobile phones\nTurn your mobile phones off or to \"vibrate\" mode. Do not take phones into the practice rooms.\nPersonal Belongings\nDaily lockers are not for overnight use. Locks from any daily lockers that are kept overnight will be cut.\n\n<question>:\nWhen should you book your class?\n\n<options>:\nA One month ahead of time.\nB Two months ahead of time.\nC Two days ahead of time.\nD One day ahead of 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>:\nPure Yoga is devoted to serving the yoga community in Asia and beyond,offering a wide variety of classes such as Hatha Yoga,Hot Yoga,Yin Yoga Vinyasa,etc. Our yoga classes are offered and taught by nearly 200 professional yoga teachers. Private Yoga is also available for learners of all levels. Pure Yoga constantly invites world-known teachers to lead guest teacher workshops.\nClass Booking\nClass bookings can be made 2 days in advance of the class. It is important that you book your class in advance since some classes are more heavily attended than others.\nWe also limit our class sizes so that they are not overcrowded. If a class you wish to take is full, we will place you on the wait list and inform you of an opening as soon as possible. To create the best experience for yourself and others,please follow these guidelines:\nNo talking\nThe yoga studio is a silent room. Please do not talk while in the studio and studio corridors .\nNo eating\nDo not eat in the studio.\nNo shoes\nRemove your shoes before entering the practice rooms. Keep your shoes in your locker .Shoe lockers are also available for rental.\nNo mobile phones\nTurn your mobile phones off or to \"vibrate\" mode. Do not take phones into the practice rooms.\nPersonal Belongings\nDaily lockers are not for overnight use. Locks from any daily lockers that are kept overnight will be cut.\n\n<question>:\nIn the practicing room,you can _ .\n\n<options>:\nA keep your shoes in the locker\nB wear any shoes you like\nC talk with your friends on the phone\nD eat some snacks if you are hungry\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nCities alarmed by deaths and injuries of pedestrians are taking efforts to make crosswalks safer for people on foot, especially seniors and children who need more time to cross streets.\n A pedestrian is killed in a traffic accident in the USA every 110 minutes;one is injured every nine minutes, according to official data. Crosswalk can be especially dangerous for the elderly. Among people 70 and older, 36% of pedestrian deaths in 2006 occurred in crosswalks, compared with 21% of those younger than 70, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.\n The Federal Highway Administration(FHWA)advises that next year states increase by nearly 15% the amount of time traffic lights provide for pedestrians to cross the street after the flashing orange hand appears .\n FHWA spokesman Doug Hecox says reasons for the change include an aging population that needs more time to cross, health-conscious Americans walking more, children encouraged to walk to prevent getting overweight and high gas prices pushing people to walk instead of driving.\n Pedestrian deaths went down by 12% from 5,449 in 1996 to 4,784 in 2006. But among those in 2006, 471 were killed in crosswalks, down slightly from 488 ten years earlier, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says .\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is true according to the text ?\n\n<options>:\nA Among 100 pedestrian deaths there were 21 people younger than 70.\nB Old people are more likely to meet with accidents in crosswalks.\nC Traffic accidents killed more old people than young people.\nD About seven traffic accidents happened per hour.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nCities alarmed by deaths and injuries of pedestrians are taking efforts to make crosswalks safer for people on foot, especially seniors and children who need more time to cross streets.\n A pedestrian is killed in a traffic accident in the USA every 110 minutes;one is injured every nine minutes, according to official data. Crosswalk can be especially dangerous for the elderly. Among people 70 and older, 36% of pedestrian deaths in 2006 occurred in crosswalks, compared with 21% of those younger than 70, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.\n The Federal Highway Administration(FHWA)advises that next year states increase by nearly 15% the amount of time traffic lights provide for pedestrians to cross the street after the flashing orange hand appears .\n FHWA spokesman Doug Hecox says reasons for the change include an aging population that needs more time to cross, health-conscious Americans walking more, children encouraged to walk to prevent getting overweight and high gas prices pushing people to walk instead of driving.\n Pedestrian deaths went down by 12% from 5,449 in 1996 to 4,784 in 2006. But among those in 2006, 471 were killed in crosswalks, down slightly from 488 ten years earlier, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says .\n\n<question>:\nWhat is FHWA's suggestion to states?\n\n<options>:\nA Fixing more traffic lights.\nB Providing more crosswalks.\nC Giving pedestrians more time to cross streets.\nD Increasing the time before the orange lights appear.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nCities alarmed by deaths and injuries of pedestrians are taking efforts to make crosswalks safer for people on foot, especially seniors and children who need more time to cross streets.\n A pedestrian is killed in a traffic accident in the USA every 110 minutes;one is injured every nine minutes, according to official data. Crosswalk can be especially dangerous for the elderly. Among people 70 and older, 36% of pedestrian deaths in 2006 occurred in crosswalks, compared with 21% of those younger than 70, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.\n The Federal Highway Administration(FHWA)advises that next year states increase by nearly 15% the amount of time traffic lights provide for pedestrians to cross the street after the flashing orange hand appears .\n FHWA spokesman Doug Hecox says reasons for the change include an aging population that needs more time to cross, health-conscious Americans walking more, children encouraged to walk to prevent getting overweight and high gas prices pushing people to walk instead of driving.\n Pedestrian deaths went down by 12% from 5,449 in 1996 to 4,784 in 2006. But among those in 2006, 471 were killed in crosswalks, down slightly from 488 ten years earlier, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says .\n\n<question>:\nWhat's the cause of the crosswalk safety problem according to the text?\n\n<options>:\nA There're many cars and buses on the road.\nB Pedestrians are careless.\nC Crosswalks are crowded.\nD Drivers don't give way.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nCities alarmed by deaths and injuries of pedestrians are taking efforts to make crosswalks safer for people on foot, especially seniors and children who need more time to cross streets.\n A pedestrian is killed in a traffic accident in the USA every 110 minutes;one is injured every nine minutes, according to official data. Crosswalk can be especially dangerous for the elderly. Among people 70 and older, 36% of pedestrian deaths in 2006 occurred in crosswalks, compared with 21% of those younger than 70, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.\n The Federal Highway Administration(FHWA)advises that next year states increase by nearly 15% the amount of time traffic lights provide for pedestrians to cross the street after the flashing orange hand appears .\n FHWA spokesman Doug Hecox says reasons for the change include an aging population that needs more time to cross, health-conscious Americans walking more, children encouraged to walk to prevent getting overweight and high gas prices pushing people to walk instead of driving.\n Pedestrian deaths went down by 12% from 5,449 in 1996 to 4,784 in 2006. But among those in 2006, 471 were killed in crosswalks, down slightly from 488 ten years earlier, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says .\n\n<question>:\nThe report from NHTSA suggests that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA fewer people were injured in crosswalks\nB crosswalk safety has been greatly improved\nC much has been done to reduce traffic accidents\nD pedestrian deaths in crosswalk remain a serious problem\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\n\"I'm seventy years old,\" says the gray-haired lady proudly to the entertainer at her Community Club dinner.\n \"Did you hear that, everyone?\" says the entertainer. \"This lovely lady is just seventy years young! And she doesn't look a day over fifty. \"\n He has been careful not to use the word \"old\". In a society where youth is so admired, old age is often seen as something sad, something to fight against. Americans prefer not to say \"old\" people. They use the expression \"senior citizens\". They do not talk about \"old people's\" homes, but \"retirement\" homes.\n In fact, the entertainer is not so wrong. Seventy is not very old these days. People in theprefix = st1 /USare living longer and longer. In1980, 12 percent of Americans were over sixty-five years old. By 2030, 21 percent will be over sixty-five. One reason for this is that families are getting smaller. The average couple now has only 1. 8 children. At the same time, improved medical care means that people are living longer.\n This change in the age of Americans is going to have serious results. For one thing, medical costs are rising. The government is unable to pay the elderly people's medical bills that have gone up very much. Some old people have to leave hospital \"sicker and quicker\" than they should, before they are really better.\n More fortunate senior citizens, though, who still have good health, want new laws to be passed to allow them to stay at work. In the past, the retirement age was sixty-five, but that is changing now. Older people are stronger and more energetic than ever before. Many of them refuse to stop working just because they have reached a certain age.\n There is a change, too, in the way in which elderly people see themselves. _ are no longer happy to accept the gray hair, bald heads, and boring clothes of their own parents. They like to wear younger-looking clothes and bright makeup . American women spend millions of dollars a year on operations to lift their faces and make those ugly wrinkles disappear. Men are prepared to spend even more on operations to plant new hair on their bald spots. It's worth any money to look younger.\n\n<question>:\nIn America people try to avoid using the word \"old\" because _\n\n<options>:\nA the old age is seen as something that isn't admired\nB it is now believed to bring bad luck to elderly people\nC the standard of getting old has changed\nD the change in the age has caused a healthy problem\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\n\"I'm seventy years old,\" says the gray-haired lady proudly to the entertainer at her Community Club dinner.\n \"Did you hear that, everyone?\" says the entertainer. \"This lovely lady is just seventy years young! And she doesn't look a day over fifty. \"\n He has been careful not to use the word \"old\". In a society where youth is so admired, old age is often seen as something sad, something to fight against. Americans prefer not to say \"old\" people. They use the expression \"senior citizens\". They do not talk about \"old people's\" homes, but \"retirement\" homes.\n In fact, the entertainer is not so wrong. Seventy is not very old these days. People in theprefix = st1 /USare living longer and longer. In1980, 12 percent of Americans were over sixty-five years old. By 2030, 21 percent will be over sixty-five. One reason for this is that families are getting smaller. The average couple now has only 1. 8 children. At the same time, improved medical care means that people are living longer.\n This change in the age of Americans is going to have serious results. For one thing, medical costs are rising. The government is unable to pay the elderly people's medical bills that have gone up very much. Some old people have to leave hospital \"sicker and quicker\" than they should, before they are really better.\n More fortunate senior citizens, though, who still have good health, want new laws to be passed to allow them to stay at work. In the past, the retirement age was sixty-five, but that is changing now. Older people are stronger and more energetic than ever before. Many of them refuse to stop working just because they have reached a certain age.\n There is a change, too, in the way in which elderly people see themselves. _ are no longer happy to accept the gray hair, bald heads, and boring clothes of their own parents. They like to wear younger-looking clothes and bright makeup . American women spend millions of dollars a year on operations to lift their faces and make those ugly wrinkles disappear. Men are prepared to spend even more on operations to plant new hair on their bald spots. It's worth any money to look younger.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage, which of the following does NOT describe the American society correctly?\n\n<options>:\nA People live longer because of improved medical care.\nB The government finds it difficult to afford the medical bills of the elderly.\nC People use polite expressions when talking about old age.\nD The old patients' time in hospital is strictly limited.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\n\"I'm seventy years old,\" says the gray-haired lady proudly to the entertainer at her Community Club dinner.\n \"Did you hear that, everyone?\" says the entertainer. \"This lovely lady is just seventy years young! And she doesn't look a day over fifty. \"\n He has been careful not to use the word \"old\". In a society where youth is so admired, old age is often seen as something sad, something to fight against. Americans prefer not to say \"old\" people. They use the expression \"senior citizens\". They do not talk about \"old people's\" homes, but \"retirement\" homes.\n In fact, the entertainer is not so wrong. Seventy is not very old these days. People in theprefix = st1 /USare living longer and longer. In1980, 12 percent of Americans were over sixty-five years old. By 2030, 21 percent will be over sixty-five. One reason for this is that families are getting smaller. The average couple now has only 1. 8 children. At the same time, improved medical care means that people are living longer.\n This change in the age of Americans is going to have serious results. For one thing, medical costs are rising. The government is unable to pay the elderly people's medical bills that have gone up very much. Some old people have to leave hospital \"sicker and quicker\" than they should, before they are really better.\n More fortunate senior citizens, though, who still have good health, want new laws to be passed to allow them to stay at work. In the past, the retirement age was sixty-five, but that is changing now. Older people are stronger and more energetic than ever before. Many of them refuse to stop working just because they have reached a certain age.\n There is a change, too, in the way in which elderly people see themselves. _ are no longer happy to accept the gray hair, bald heads, and boring clothes of their own parents. They like to wear younger-looking clothes and bright makeup . American women spend millions of dollars a year on operations to lift their faces and make those ugly wrinkles disappear. Men are prepared to spend even more on operations to plant new hair on their bald spots. It's worth any money to look younger.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is not the result of the changing in the age of Americans?\n\n<options>:\nA Medical costs are rising.\nB The family becomes smaller.\nC The retirement age needs changing.\nD Elderly people spend a lot on keeping 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>:\n\"Mom, I have cancer.\" These four words catapulted my son and me on a journey that lasted two years. On that day I felt a wave of paralyzing fear.\nScott was the oldest of my four children. He was 33 years old and a successful assistant principal at SamRayburn Hifht School in Pasadena, Texas. He and his wife Carolyn were busy raising four active children. Scott was 6'2'', weighed 200 pounds and had never been sick a day in his life.\nA few month earlier a mole on his neck had changed color. \"Dr.Warner called,\" Scott said that spring morning. \"It's melanoma. \" I tried to comfort him, naming all the people I knew who had survived skin cancer. Yet, I felt small tentacles of fear begin to wrap around my chest.\nOur next stop was MDAnderson, the famous cancer hospital in Houston. Scott had surgery at the end of May and was scheduled for radiation treatments over the summer recess. \"There is an 80 percent chance it won't reoccur,\" the doctors said. At the end of summer, all his tests came back negative and Scott was back at school in the fall. However, in December, Scott discovered a lump on his neck. It was examined and the result came back \"malignant. \" We now realized that Scott fell into the 20 percent category. I could feel the tentacles tightening around my chest. He entered the hospital for an aggressive treatment, a combination of interferon and interleukin.\nAfter five months of treatment, he had radical surgery on his neck. The test results were encouraging, only three of the 33 lymph nodes removed were malignant. We were very hopeful.\nFor the next six months, Scott's follow-up visits went well. Then in October, X-ray revealed a spot on his lung. The spot was removed during surgery and the doctors tried to be optimistic. It was a daily battle to control the fear and panic each setback brought.\nIn January, he was diagnosed as having had a \"disease explosion.\" The cancer had spread to his lungs, spine and liver and he was given three to six months to live. There were times during this period when I felt like I was having a heart attack. _ \nWhen you watch your child battle cancer, you experience a roller coaster of emotions. There are moments of hope and optimism but a bad test result or even an unusual pain can bring on dread and panic.\nScott was readmitted to the hospital for one last try with chemotherapy. He died, quite suddenly, just six weeks after his last diagnosis. I was completely destroyed. I had counted on those last few months.\nThe next morning I was busy notifying people and making funeral arrangements. I remember having this nagging feeling that something was physically wrong with me. It took a moment to realize that the crushing sensation in my chest was gone. The thing every parent fears the most had happened. My son was gone. Of course, the fear had been replaced by unbearable sorrow.\nAfter you lose a child, it is so difficult to go on. The most minimal tasks, combing your hair or taking a shower, becoming monumental. For months I just sat and stared into space. That spring, the trees began to bloom; flowers began to pop up in my garden. Friendswood was coming back to life but I was dead inside.\nDuring those last weeks, Scott and I often spoke about life and death. Fragments of those conversations kept playing over and over in my mind.\n\"Don't let this ruin your life, Mom.\"\n\"Make sure Dad re models his workshop.\"\n\"Please, take care of my family.\"\nI remember wishing I could have just one more conversation with him. I knew what I would say, but what would Scott say? \"I know how much you love me, Mom. So just sit on the couch and cry.\" No, I knew him better than that. Scott loved life and knew how precious it is. I could almost hear his voice saying, \"Get up Mom, Get on with your life. It's too valuable to waste.\"\nThat was the day I began to move forward. I signed up for a cake decorating class. Soon I was making cakes for holidays and birthdays. My daughter-in-law told me about a writing class in Houston. I hadn't written in years, but since I was retired I decided it be time to start again. The local college advertised a Life Story Writing class that I joined. There I met women who had also lost their children. The Poet Laureate of Texas was scheduled to speak at our local Barnes and Noble. I attended and joined our local poetry society. I never dreamed that writing essays and poems about Scott could be so therapeutic. Several of those poems have ever been published. In addition, each group brought more and more people into my life..\nI don't believe you ever recover from the loss of a child. Scott is in my heart and mind every day. However, I do believe you can survive.\nScott fought so bravery to live and he never gave up. He taught me that life is a gift that should be cherished, not wasted. It has taken years to become the person I am today. The journey has been a difficult, painful process but certainly worth the effort and I know that my son would be proud.\n\n<question>:\nHow old was Scott probably when he died?\n\n<options>:\nA 33\nB 35\nC 37\nD 40\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\n\"Mom, I have cancer.\" These four words catapulted my son and me on a journey that lasted two years. On that day I felt a wave of paralyzing fear.\nScott was the oldest of my four children. He was 33 years old and a successful assistant principal at SamRayburn Hifht School in Pasadena, Texas. He and his wife Carolyn were busy raising four active children. Scott was 6'2'', weighed 200 pounds and had never been sick a day in his life.\nA few month earlier a mole on his neck had changed color. \"Dr.Warner called,\" Scott said that spring morning. \"It's melanoma. \" I tried to comfort him, naming all the people I knew who had survived skin cancer. Yet, I felt small tentacles of fear begin to wrap around my chest.\nOur next stop was MDAnderson, the famous cancer hospital in Houston. Scott had surgery at the end of May and was scheduled for radiation treatments over the summer recess. \"There is an 80 percent chance it won't reoccur,\" the doctors said. At the end of summer, all his tests came back negative and Scott was back at school in the fall. However, in December, Scott discovered a lump on his neck. It was examined and the result came back \"malignant. \" We now realized that Scott fell into the 20 percent category. I could feel the tentacles tightening around my chest. He entered the hospital for an aggressive treatment, a combination of interferon and interleukin.\nAfter five months of treatment, he had radical surgery on his neck. The test results were encouraging, only three of the 33 lymph nodes removed were malignant. We were very hopeful.\nFor the next six months, Scott's follow-up visits went well. Then in October, X-ray revealed a spot on his lung. The spot was removed during surgery and the doctors tried to be optimistic. It was a daily battle to control the fear and panic each setback brought.\nIn January, he was diagnosed as having had a \"disease explosion.\" The cancer had spread to his lungs, spine and liver and he was given three to six months to live. There were times during this period when I felt like I was having a heart attack. _ \nWhen you watch your child battle cancer, you experience a roller coaster of emotions. There are moments of hope and optimism but a bad test result or even an unusual pain can bring on dread and panic.\nScott was readmitted to the hospital for one last try with chemotherapy. He died, quite suddenly, just six weeks after his last diagnosis. I was completely destroyed. I had counted on those last few months.\nThe next morning I was busy notifying people and making funeral arrangements. I remember having this nagging feeling that something was physically wrong with me. It took a moment to realize that the crushing sensation in my chest was gone. The thing every parent fears the most had happened. My son was gone. Of course, the fear had been replaced by unbearable sorrow.\nAfter you lose a child, it is so difficult to go on. The most minimal tasks, combing your hair or taking a shower, becoming monumental. For months I just sat and stared into space. That spring, the trees began to bloom; flowers began to pop up in my garden. Friendswood was coming back to life but I was dead inside.\nDuring those last weeks, Scott and I often spoke about life and death. Fragments of those conversations kept playing over and over in my mind.\n\"Don't let this ruin your life, Mom.\"\n\"Make sure Dad re models his workshop.\"\n\"Please, take care of my family.\"\nI remember wishing I could have just one more conversation with him. I knew what I would say, but what would Scott say? \"I know how much you love me, Mom. So just sit on the couch and cry.\" No, I knew him better than that. Scott loved life and knew how precious it is. I could almost hear his voice saying, \"Get up Mom, Get on with your life. It's too valuable to waste.\"\nThat was the day I began to move forward. I signed up for a cake decorating class. Soon I was making cakes for holidays and birthdays. My daughter-in-law told me about a writing class in Houston. I hadn't written in years, but since I was retired I decided it be time to start again. The local college advertised a Life Story Writing class that I joined. There I met women who had also lost their children. The Poet Laureate of Texas was scheduled to speak at our local Barnes and Noble. I attended and joined our local poetry society. I never dreamed that writing essays and poems about Scott could be so therapeutic. Several of those poems have ever been published. In addition, each group brought more and more people into my life..\nI don't believe you ever recover from the loss of a child. Scott is in my heart and mind every day. However, I do believe you can survive.\nScott fought so bravery to live and he never gave up. He taught me that life is a gift that should be cherished, not wasted. It has taken years to become the person I am today. The journey has been a difficult, painful process but certainly worth the effort and I know that my son would be proud.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following statements best shows the author's feeling about Scott's death?\n\n<options>:\nA It was a daily battle to control the fear and panic each setback brought.\nB She felt a wave of fear.\nC She felt a feeling of fear begin to wrap around her chest.\nD The fear had been replaced by unbearable sorrow.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\n\"Mom, I have cancer.\" These four words catapulted my son and me on a journey that lasted two years. On that day I felt a wave of paralyzing fear.\nScott was the oldest of my four children. He was 33 years old and a successful assistant principal at SamRayburn Hifht School in Pasadena, Texas. He and his wife Carolyn were busy raising four active children. Scott was 6'2'', weighed 200 pounds and had never been sick a day in his life.\nA few month earlier a mole on his neck had changed color. \"Dr.Warner called,\" Scott said that spring morning. \"It's melanoma. \" I tried to comfort him, naming all the people I knew who had survived skin cancer. Yet, I felt small tentacles of fear begin to wrap around my chest.\nOur next stop was MDAnderson, the famous cancer hospital in Houston. Scott had surgery at the end of May and was scheduled for radiation treatments over the summer recess. \"There is an 80 percent chance it won't reoccur,\" the doctors said. At the end of summer, all his tests came back negative and Scott was back at school in the fall. However, in December, Scott discovered a lump on his neck. It was examined and the result came back \"malignant. \" We now realized that Scott fell into the 20 percent category. I could feel the tentacles tightening around my chest. He entered the hospital for an aggressive treatment, a combination of interferon and interleukin.\nAfter five months of treatment, he had radical surgery on his neck. The test results were encouraging, only three of the 33 lymph nodes removed were malignant. We were very hopeful.\nFor the next six months, Scott's follow-up visits went well. Then in October, X-ray revealed a spot on his lung. The spot was removed during surgery and the doctors tried to be optimistic. It was a daily battle to control the fear and panic each setback brought.\nIn January, he was diagnosed as having had a \"disease explosion.\" The cancer had spread to his lungs, spine and liver and he was given three to six months to live. There were times during this period when I felt like I was having a heart attack. _ \nWhen you watch your child battle cancer, you experience a roller coaster of emotions. There are moments of hope and optimism but a bad test result or even an unusual pain can bring on dread and panic.\nScott was readmitted to the hospital for one last try with chemotherapy. He died, quite suddenly, just six weeks after his last diagnosis. I was completely destroyed. I had counted on those last few months.\nThe next morning I was busy notifying people and making funeral arrangements. I remember having this nagging feeling that something was physically wrong with me. It took a moment to realize that the crushing sensation in my chest was gone. The thing every parent fears the most had happened. My son was gone. Of course, the fear had been replaced by unbearable sorrow.\nAfter you lose a child, it is so difficult to go on. The most minimal tasks, combing your hair or taking a shower, becoming monumental. For months I just sat and stared into space. That spring, the trees began to bloom; flowers began to pop up in my garden. Friendswood was coming back to life but I was dead inside.\nDuring those last weeks, Scott and I often spoke about life and death. Fragments of those conversations kept playing over and over in my mind.\n\"Don't let this ruin your life, Mom.\"\n\"Make sure Dad re models his workshop.\"\n\"Please, take care of my family.\"\nI remember wishing I could have just one more conversation with him. I knew what I would say, but what would Scott say? \"I know how much you love me, Mom. So just sit on the couch and cry.\" No, I knew him better than that. Scott loved life and knew how precious it is. I could almost hear his voice saying, \"Get up Mom, Get on with your life. It's too valuable to waste.\"\nThat was the day I began to move forward. I signed up for a cake decorating class. Soon I was making cakes for holidays and birthdays. My daughter-in-law told me about a writing class in Houston. I hadn't written in years, but since I was retired I decided it be time to start again. The local college advertised a Life Story Writing class that I joined. There I met women who had also lost their children. The Poet Laureate of Texas was scheduled to speak at our local Barnes and Noble. I attended and joined our local poetry society. I never dreamed that writing essays and poems about Scott could be so therapeutic. Several of those poems have ever been published. In addition, each group brought more and more people into my life..\nI don't believe you ever recover from the loss of a child. Scott is in my heart and mind every day. However, I do believe you can survive.\nScott fought so bravery to live and he never gave up. He taught me that life is a gift that should be cherished, not wasted. It has taken years to become the person I am today. The journey has been a difficult, painful process but certainly worth the effort and I know that my son would be proud.\n\n<question>:\nFrom Scott and his mother's conversation, we can know that Scott is _ .\n\n<options>:\nA considerable\nB humorous\nC determined\nD sensitive\n\n<answer>:\n",
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Scott had surgery at the end of May and was scheduled for radiation treatments over the summer recess. \"There is an 80 percent chance it won't reoccur,\" the doctors said. At the end of summer, all his tests came back negative and Scott was back at school in the fall. However, in December, Scott discovered a lump on his neck. It was examined and the result came back \"malignant. \" We now realized that Scott fell into the 20 percent category. I could feel the tentacles tightening around my chest. He entered the hospital for an aggressive treatment, a combination of interferon and interleukin.\nAfter five months of treatment, he had radical surgery on his neck. The test results were encouraging, only three of the 33 lymph nodes removed were malignant. We were very hopeful.\nFor the next six months, Scott's follow-up visits went well. Then in October, X-ray revealed a spot on his lung. The spot was removed during surgery and the doctors tried to be optimistic. It was a daily battle to control the fear and panic each setback brought.\nIn January, he was diagnosed as having had a \"disease explosion.\" The cancer had spread to his lungs, spine and liver and he was given three to six months to live. There were times during this period when I felt like I was having a heart attack. _ \nWhen you watch your child battle cancer, you experience a roller coaster of emotions. There are moments of hope and optimism but a bad test result or even an unusual pain can bring on dread and panic.\nScott was readmitted to the hospital for one last try with chemotherapy. He died, quite suddenly, just six weeks after his last diagnosis. I was completely destroyed. I had counted on those last few months.\nThe next morning I was busy notifying people and making funeral arrangements. I remember having this nagging feeling that something was physically wrong with me. It took a moment to realize that the crushing sensation in my chest was gone. The thing every parent fears the most had happened. My son was gone. Of course, the fear had been replaced by unbearable sorrow.\nAfter you lose a child, it is so difficult to go on. The most minimal tasks, combing your hair or taking a shower, becoming monumental. For months I just sat and stared into space. That spring, the trees began to bloom; flowers began to pop up in my garden. Friendswood was coming back to life but I was dead inside.\nDuring those last weeks, Scott and I often spoke about life and death. Fragments of those conversations kept playing over and over in my mind.\n\"Don't let this ruin your life, Mom.\"\n\"Make sure Dad re models his workshop.\"\n\"Please, take care of my family.\"\nI remember wishing I could have just one more conversation with him. I knew what I would say, but what would Scott say? \"I know how much you love me, Mom. So just sit on the couch and cry.\" No, I knew him better than that. Scott loved life and knew how precious it is. I could almost hear his voice saying, \"Get up Mom, Get on with your life. It's too valuable to waste.\"\nThat was the day I began to move forward. I signed up for a cake decorating class. Soon I was making cakes for holidays and birthdays. My daughter-in-law told me about a writing class in Houston. I hadn't written in years, but since I was retired I decided it be time to start again. The local college advertised a Life Story Writing class that I joined. There I met women who had also lost their children. The Poet Laureate of Texas was scheduled to speak at our local Barnes and Noble. I attended and joined our local poetry society. I never dreamed that writing essays and poems about Scott could be so therapeutic. Several of those poems have ever been published. In addition, each group brought more and more people into my life..\nI don't believe you ever recover from the loss of a child. Scott is in my heart and mind every day. However, I do believe you can survive.\nScott fought so bravery to live and he never gave up. He taught me that life is a gift that should be cherished, not wasted. It has taken years to become the person I am today. The journey has been a difficult, painful process but certainly worth the effort and I know that my son would be proud.\n\n<question>:\nThe author intends to tell us that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA it takes a long time to make a person recover from the shock of losing a child\nB Scott is proud of his mother\nC life is full of happiness and sorrow.\nD We'd better make our life count instead of counting your days.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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Scott had surgery at the end of May and was scheduled for radiation treatments over the summer recess. \"There is an 80 percent chance it won't reoccur,\" the doctors said. At the end of summer, all his tests came back negative and Scott was back at school in the fall. However, in December, Scott discovered a lump on his neck. It was examined and the result came back \"malignant. \" We now realized that Scott fell into the 20 percent category. I could feel the tentacles tightening around my chest. He entered the hospital for an aggressive treatment, a combination of interferon and interleukin.\nAfter five months of treatment, he had radical surgery on his neck. The test results were encouraging, only three of the 33 lymph nodes removed were malignant. We were very hopeful.\nFor the next six months, Scott's follow-up visits went well. Then in October, X-ray revealed a spot on his lung. The spot was removed during surgery and the doctors tried to be optimistic. It was a daily battle to control the fear and panic each setback brought.\nIn January, he was diagnosed as having had a \"disease explosion.\" The cancer had spread to his lungs, spine and liver and he was given three to six months to live. There were times during this period when I felt like I was having a heart attack. _ \nWhen you watch your child battle cancer, you experience a roller coaster of emotions. There are moments of hope and optimism but a bad test result or even an unusual pain can bring on dread and panic.\nScott was readmitted to the hospital for one last try with chemotherapy. He died, quite suddenly, just six weeks after his last diagnosis. I was completely destroyed. I had counted on those last few months.\nThe next morning I was busy notifying people and making funeral arrangements. I remember having this nagging feeling that something was physically wrong with me. It took a moment to realize that the crushing sensation in my chest was gone. The thing every parent fears the most had happened. My son was gone. Of course, the fear had been replaced by unbearable sorrow.\nAfter you lose a child, it is so difficult to go on. The most minimal tasks, combing your hair or taking a shower, becoming monumental. For months I just sat and stared into space. That spring, the trees began to bloom; flowers began to pop up in my garden. Friendswood was coming back to life but I was dead inside.\nDuring those last weeks, Scott and I often spoke about life and death. Fragments of those conversations kept playing over and over in my mind.\n\"Don't let this ruin your life, Mom.\"\n\"Make sure Dad re models his workshop.\"\n\"Please, take care of my family.\"\nI remember wishing I could have just one more conversation with him. I knew what I would say, but what would Scott say? \"I know how much you love me, Mom. So just sit on the couch and cry.\" No, I knew him better than that. Scott loved life and knew how precious it is. I could almost hear his voice saying, \"Get up Mom, Get on with your life. It's too valuable to waste.\"\nThat was the day I began to move forward. I signed up for a cake decorating class. Soon I was making cakes for holidays and birthdays. My daughter-in-law told me about a writing class in Houston. I hadn't written in years, but since I was retired I decided it be time to start again. The local college advertised a Life Story Writing class that I joined. There I met women who had also lost their children. The Poet Laureate of Texas was scheduled to speak at our local Barnes and Noble. I attended and joined our local poetry society. I never dreamed that writing essays and poems about Scott could be so therapeutic. Several of those poems have ever been published. In addition, each group brought more and more people into my life..\nI don't believe you ever recover from the loss of a child. Scott is in my heart and mind every day. However, I do believe you can survive.\nScott fought so bravery to live and he never gave up. He taught me that life is a gift that should be cherished, not wasted. It has taken years to become the person I am today. The journey has been a difficult, painful process but certainly worth the effort and I know that my son would be proud.\n\n<question>:\nWhat might be the best title of the passage ?\n\n<options>:\nA Life is valuable\nB Grieving and Recovery\nC Love and sorrow\nD Alive or dead\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nSimply by analyzing a drop of blood, a doctor will be able to diagnose a birth defect or even cancer when it is in the early stage; using new technology, a material lighter but much stronger than steel can be produced.\nThese may sound like dreams at present. But the dreams may soon come true as research findings in laboratories are being turned into products more rapidly in the new century, according to experts participating in the fourth Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Technomart, a technology exhibition and trade fair in Suzhou.\n\"Most people think nano-technology is too far-fetched to be real. But in fact nano-technology has been applied in a wide range of fields, such as medicine. It is coming into our daily life,\" said Cheng Jiachong from a Hong Kong-based nano-technology firm.\nNano-technology based on the nanometer, the unit of which is a billionth of a meter, enables scientists to have new concepts of disease diagnosis and treatment on a molecular and atomic scale, Cheng said.\nBy using nanometer particles, a doctor can separate the fetus cells from the blood of a pregnant woman to see if the development of the fetus is normal. This method is also being used in the early diagnosis of cancer and heart disease, he said.\nOne of the most significant impacts of nano-technology is at the bio-inorganic materials interface, according to Greg Tegart, executive advisor of the APEC Center for Technology Foresight.\n\"By combining enzymes and silicon chips we can produce biosensors. These could be implanted in humans or animals to monitor health and to deliver corrective doses of drugs,\" he told the participants a technology forum during the exhibition.\n\"Nano-technology could affect the production of nearly every man-made object, from automobiles, tires and computer circuits , to advanced medicines and tissue replacement, and lead to the invention of objects yet to be imagined,\" said David Minns, a special advisor to the National Research Council of Canada.\nIt has been shown that carbon nano-tubes are ten times as strong as steel, with one sixth of the weight, and nano-scale systems have the potential to make supersonic transport cost- effective and to increase computer efficiency by millions of times, he said.\nThe experts agreed that the APEC technology exhibition and trade fair provided many chances for exchanges of innovative ideas and products.\n\n<question>:\nWe can imply from what David Minns said that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA Nano-technology could only be used to invent new objects.\nB Nano-technology could be widely used to produce or invent objects.\nC Nano-technology is a money-consuming technology.\nD Nano-technology can not be used to improve the service of Internet.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThere are some new drivers going back to school. Teens who have recently gotten their driver's licenses may be taking the wheel to school this fall. However, parents fear when their teen starts driving. And it turns out that such parental fears are justified, so it's worth reviewing how to keep your teen safe while he or she is behind the wheel.\nMotor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among US teens. Drivers 16 to 19 years old are at the greatest risk of crashes. In fact, their risk is 4 times greater than that of older drivers. The teens at the greatest risk are those who are male, those carrying other teenage passengers in the car, and those still in their first year of driving. Nearly 50 percent of teen deaths related to automobile crashes happen on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays between the hours of 3 pm and midnight.\nWhy are teens at higher risk of motor vehicle crashes?\nDevelopment. Teens haven't completely matured mentally and have greater risktaking behaviors, possibly because they tend to underestimate the risk associated with a particular behavior. Teens also have a greater tendency to speed and to drive too close to the cars in front of them.\nNo seatbelts. Teens have the lowest rate of seatbelt use among all driving groups.\nAlcohol. A least 25 percent of motor vehicle deaths in teens are related to drinking alcohol.\nTechnological distractions .Cellphones,texting,MP3 players,and the like can all distract drivers greatly--and who more than teenagers?\nBe aware of your teen's driving practices and discuss safe driving habits when opportunities present themselves. Check out the applications and devices now available for restricting your teen's use of technology while driving. Some applications alert you to the danger when your teen is texting while the vehicle is moving. Another device blocks incoming and outgoing texts when the car is running--incoming messages get an automatic reply (eg. \"I'm driving right now\"), and phone calls go directly to voicemail. You can also get notifications if your teen tries to shut off the program. There are also GPS programs that let you know your new driver's whereabouts at all times. All in all, you can't be too cautious when teaching your teen how to be safe on the road.\n\n<question>:\nWhat factor is least related to the teen drivers' high risks of crashes?\n\n<options>:\nA Drivers' age.\nB Passengers' sex.\nC Driving experience.\nD Driving 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>:\nThere are some new drivers going back to school. Teens who have recently gotten their driver's licenses may be taking the wheel to school this fall. However, parents fear when their teen starts driving. And it turns out that such parental fears are justified, so it's worth reviewing how to keep your teen safe while he or she is behind the wheel.\nMotor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among US teens. Drivers 16 to 19 years old are at the greatest risk of crashes. In fact, their risk is 4 times greater than that of older drivers. The teens at the greatest risk are those who are male, those carrying other teenage passengers in the car, and those still in their first year of driving. Nearly 50 percent of teen deaths related to automobile crashes happen on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays between the hours of 3 pm and midnight.\nWhy are teens at higher risk of motor vehicle crashes?\nDevelopment. Teens haven't completely matured mentally and have greater risktaking behaviors, possibly because they tend to underestimate the risk associated with a particular behavior. Teens also have a greater tendency to speed and to drive too close to the cars in front of them.\nNo seatbelts. Teens have the lowest rate of seatbelt use among all driving groups.\nAlcohol. A least 25 percent of motor vehicle deaths in teens are related to drinking alcohol.\nTechnological distractions .Cellphones,texting,MP3 players,and the like can all distract drivers greatly--and who more than teenagers?\nBe aware of your teen's driving practices and discuss safe driving habits when opportunities present themselves. Check out the applications and devices now available for restricting your teen's use of technology while driving. Some applications alert you to the danger when your teen is texting while the vehicle is moving. Another device blocks incoming and outgoing texts when the car is running--incoming messages get an automatic reply (eg. \"I'm driving right now\"), and phone calls go directly to voicemail. You can also get notifications if your teen tries to shut off the program. There are also GPS programs that let you know your new driver's whereabouts at all times. All in all, you can't be too cautious when teaching your teen how to be safe on the road.\n\n<question>:\nTeens probably turn away their attention from driving when they are _ .\n\n<options>:\nA using no seatbelts\nB drinking water\nC carrying passengers\nD answering cellphones\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThere are some new drivers going back to school. Teens who have recently gotten their driver's licenses may be taking the wheel to school this fall. However, parents fear when their teen starts driving. And it turns out that such parental fears are justified, so it's worth reviewing how to keep your teen safe while he or she is behind the wheel.\nMotor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among US teens. Drivers 16 to 19 years old are at the greatest risk of crashes. In fact, their risk is 4 times greater than that of older drivers. The teens at the greatest risk are those who are male, those carrying other teenage passengers in the car, and those still in their first year of driving. Nearly 50 percent of teen deaths related to automobile crashes happen on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays between the hours of 3 pm and midnight.\nWhy are teens at higher risk of motor vehicle crashes?\nDevelopment. Teens haven't completely matured mentally and have greater risktaking behaviors, possibly because they tend to underestimate the risk associated with a particular behavior. Teens also have a greater tendency to speed and to drive too close to the cars in front of them.\nNo seatbelts. Teens have the lowest rate of seatbelt use among all driving groups.\nAlcohol. A least 25 percent of motor vehicle deaths in teens are related to drinking alcohol.\nTechnological distractions .Cellphones,texting,MP3 players,and the like can all distract drivers greatly--and who more than teenagers?\nBe aware of your teen's driving practices and discuss safe driving habits when opportunities present themselves. Check out the applications and devices now available for restricting your teen's use of technology while driving. Some applications alert you to the danger when your teen is texting while the vehicle is moving. Another device blocks incoming and outgoing texts when the car is running--incoming messages get an automatic reply (eg. \"I'm driving right now\"), and phone calls go directly to voicemail. You can also get notifications if your teen tries to shut off the program. There are also GPS programs that let you know your new driver's whereabouts at all times. All in all, you can't be too cautious when teaching your teen how to be safe on the road.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage, which should be prevented during teens' driving?\n\n<options>:\nA Texting.\nB GPS programs.\nC Automated replies.\nD Voicemail.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 controversial new study has claimed that men really are more intelligent than women.The study concluded that men's IQs are almost four points higher than women's.\nBritish-born researcher John Philippe Ruston says the finding could explain why so few women make it to the top in the workplace.\nHe claims the \"glass ceiling\" phenomenon is probably due to inferior intelligence,rather than lack of opportunity.\nThe University of Western Ontario psychologist reached his conclusion after _ the results of university ability tests taken by 1 00,000 students aged 17 and 18 of both sexes.\nA focus on the factors such as the ability to quickly grasp a complex concept,verbal reasoning skills and creativity-- some of the key factors of intelligence --showed the male teenagers had IQs that were an average of 3.63 points higher. The average person has an IQ around 100.The findings,which held true for all classes and levels of education, overturn 100 year opinion that men and women average the same in general mental ability. They also conflict with evidence that girls do better in school exams than boys.\nBut Professor Ruston argues that the faster maturing of girls leads to them outshining boy in the classroom.\n\n<question>:\nThe report is mainly about _ .\n\n<options>:\nA a study that shows men are cleverer than women\nB the \"glass ceiling\" phenomenon\nC Professor Ruston's theory on IQ\nD the difference between male and female\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 Southampton University team found that people who were vegetarians by 30 had recorded five IQ points higher on average at the age of 10. Researchers said it could explain why people with a higher IQ were healthier as a vegetarian diet was connected to lower heart disease and obesity rates. The study of 8,179 people was reported in theBritishMedicalJournal.\nTwenty years after the IQ tests were carried out in 1970, 366 of the participants said they were vegetarians -- although more than 100 reported eating either fish or chicken.\nMen who were vegetarians had an IQ score of 106, compared with 101 for non-vegetarians; while female vegetarians averaged 104, compared with 99 for non-vegetarians. There was no difference in the IQ scores, between strict vegetarians and those who said they were vegetarians but reported eating fish or chicken.\nResearchers said the findings were partly related to better education and higher class, but it remained statistically significant after adjusting for these factors.\nVegetarians were more likely to be female, to be of higher social class and to have higher academic or vocational qualifications than non-vegetarians. However, these differences were not reflected in their annual income, which was similar to that of non-vegetarians.\nLead researcher Catharine Gale said, \"The findings that children with greater intelligence are more likely to report being vegetarians as adults, together with the evidence on the potential benefits of a vegetarian diet on heart health, may help to explain why a higher IQ in childhood or adolescence is linked with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease in adult life.\nBut Dr Frankie Phillips of the British Dietetic Association said,\" _ Do people become vegetarians because they have a very high IQ or is it just that they are clever enough to be more aware of health issues?\"\n\n<question>:\nWhat's the result of the research mentioned in the text?\n\n<options>:\nA Intelligent children are more likely to become vegetarians later in life.\nB Children with a higher IQ are less likely to have heart disease later in life.\nC Intelligent children tend to belong to higher social class later in life.\nD Children with a healthier heart tend to have a higher IQ later in life.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nA Southampton University team found that people who were vegetarians by 30 had recorded five IQ points higher on average at the age of 10. Researchers said it could explain why people with a higher IQ were healthier as a vegetarian diet was connected to lower heart disease and obesity rates. The study of 8,179 people was reported in theBritishMedicalJournal.\nTwenty years after the IQ tests were carried out in 1970, 366 of the participants said they were vegetarians -- although more than 100 reported eating either fish or chicken.\nMen who were vegetarians had an IQ score of 106, compared with 101 for non-vegetarians; while female vegetarians averaged 104, compared with 99 for non-vegetarians. There was no difference in the IQ scores, between strict vegetarians and those who said they were vegetarians but reported eating fish or chicken.\nResearchers said the findings were partly related to better education and higher class, but it remained statistically significant after adjusting for these factors.\nVegetarians were more likely to be female, to be of higher social class and to have higher academic or vocational qualifications than non-vegetarians. However, these differences were not reflected in their annual income, which was similar to that of non-vegetarians.\nLead researcher Catharine Gale said, \"The findings that children with greater intelligence are more likely to report being vegetarians as adults, together with the evidence on the potential benefits of a vegetarian diet on heart health, may help to explain why a higher IQ in childhood or adolescence is linked with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease in adult life.\nBut Dr Frankie Phillips of the British Dietetic Association said,\" _ Do people become vegetarians because they have a very high IQ or is it just that they are clever enough to be more aware of health issues?\"\n\n<question>:\nIt was found in the research that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA most of the participants became vegetarians 20 years after the IQ tests were carried out\nB vegetarians who ate fish or chicken were of similar intelligence with strict vegetarians\nC female vegetarians were more likely to have higher annual income than non-vegetarians\nD vegetarians were more likely to have higher annual income than non-vegetarians\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 Southampton University team found that people who were vegetarians by 30 had recorded five IQ points higher on average at the age of 10. Researchers said it could explain why people with a higher IQ were healthier as a vegetarian diet was connected to lower heart disease and obesity rates. The study of 8,179 people was reported in theBritishMedicalJournal.\nTwenty years after the IQ tests were carried out in 1970, 366 of the participants said they were vegetarians -- although more than 100 reported eating either fish or chicken.\nMen who were vegetarians had an IQ score of 106, compared with 101 for non-vegetarians; while female vegetarians averaged 104, compared with 99 for non-vegetarians. There was no difference in the IQ scores, between strict vegetarians and those who said they were vegetarians but reported eating fish or chicken.\nResearchers said the findings were partly related to better education and higher class, but it remained statistically significant after adjusting for these factors.\nVegetarians were more likely to be female, to be of higher social class and to have higher academic or vocational qualifications than non-vegetarians. However, these differences were not reflected in their annual income, which was similar to that of non-vegetarians.\nLead researcher Catharine Gale said, \"The findings that children with greater intelligence are more likely to report being vegetarians as adults, together with the evidence on the potential benefits of a vegetarian diet on heart health, may help to explain why a higher IQ in childhood or adolescence is linked with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease in adult life.\nBut Dr Frankie Phillips of the British Dietetic Association said,\" _ Do people become vegetarians because they have a very high IQ or is it just that they are clever enough to be more aware of health issues?\"\n\n<question>:\nWhat' s the best title for the text?\n\n<options>:\nA Get more IQ points!\nB Be a vegetarian, please!\nC Vegetarian diet cuts heart risk\nD A high IQ is linked to being a vegetarian\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nHow men first learnt to invent words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a mystery. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things, so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed upon certain signs, called letters. These letters could be combined to represent those sounds, and which could be written down. Those sounds, whether spoken, or written in letters, we call words.\nThe power of words, then, lies in their associations---the things they bring up before our minds. Words become filled with meaning for us by experience, and the longer we live, the more certain words recall to us the glad and sad events of our past; and the more we read and learn, the more the number of words that mean something to us increases. Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which appeal powerfully to our minds and emotions. This charming and telling use of words is what we call literary style. Above all, the real poet is a master of words. He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music and which by their position and association can move men to tears. We should therefore learn to choose our words carefully and use them accurately, or they will make our speech silly and vulgar .\n\n<question>:\nWhich is TRUE about the origin of language?\n\n<options>:\nA Men, as well as animals, in vented certain sounds to express thoughts.\nB The origin of language is a complicated question.\nC Words did not haven written form, at first.\nD Words were invented to represent meanings.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nHow men first learnt to invent words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a mystery. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things, so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed upon certain signs, called letters. These letters could be combined to represent those sounds, and which could be written down. Those sounds, whether spoken, or written in letters, we call words.\nThe power of words, then, lies in their associations---the things they bring up before our minds. Words become filled with meaning for us by experience, and the longer we live, the more certain words recall to us the glad and sad events of our past; and the more we read and learn, the more the number of words that mean something to us increases. Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which appeal powerfully to our minds and emotions. This charming and telling use of words is what we call literary style. Above all, the real poet is a master of words. He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music and which by their position and association can move men to tears. We should therefore learn to choose our words carefully and use them accurately, or they will make our speech silly and vulgar .\n\n<question>:\nThe power of words lies in_.\n\n<options>:\nA the fact that it can associate the things in the world with the ideas in our minds.\nB the fact that once word is connected with another\nC the fact that it can associate one person with another\nD the fact that it can recall to us the events of our past\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nHow men first learnt to invent words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a mystery. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things, so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed upon certain signs, called letters. These letters could be combined to represent those sounds, and which could be written down. Those sounds, whether spoken, or written in letters, we call words.\nThe power of words, then, lies in their associations---the things they bring up before our minds. Words become filled with meaning for us by experience, and the longer we live, the more certain words recall to us the glad and sad events of our past; and the more we read and learn, the more the number of words that mean something to us increases. Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which appeal powerfully to our minds and emotions. This charming and telling use of words is what we call literary style. Above all, the real poet is a master of words. He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music and which by their position and association can move men to tears. We should therefore learn to choose our words carefully and use them accurately, or they will make our speech silly and vulgar .\n\n<question>:\nThe following statements are true EXCEPT that_.\n\n<options>:\nA the more we read and learn, the larger our vocabulary will be\nB the longer we live, the number of words that mean something to us increases\nC words can be used to represent various meanings\nD literary style is usually very charming\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nEvery spring scores of people flock to the Buzzard Festival at Hinckley, Ohio. They come to watch for buzzards. Most would be glad just to take a look at a buzzard. If they do see one of these\" flying garbage cans\", it will probably be circling high in the sky. From there it can watch the ground for signs of the waste and the dead animals on which it feeds.\nThe buzzard is the ugliest bird in the United States. In fact, it may well be the ugliest bird in the world. It has a small, bare, pink head. Its thick body is covered with dark, rough feathers.\nIn spite of its looks, the buzzard is important to the people of Hinckley. It is their first sign of spring. After a winter in the south, buzzards return to their homes in the north. In the Hinckley area, they always return on March 15. No one knows why. But they have come back to Hinckley Ridge on that day, sure as clocks work, for at least forty years.\nThe excitement starts in February. By the middle of March it has reached a high peak. Bets are placed. Prizes go to the person who sees the first buzzard. Radio stations and newspapers tell of the coming festival. And on the weekend after March 15 the people of Hinckley hold their Buzzard Festival.\nThe people come and look around. They chat. They eat their fill of pancakes and sausages. Then they drive past Buzzard's Roost on Hinckley Ridge.\nA lot of them stop near the road at the stand set up to give information to visitors. There they can hear, from a recording, the main facts about the buzzard. They can see a stuffed buzzard. They can look at some pictures taken of buzzards in other years. With good luck and a strong pair of field glasses, they may sight one or two live buzzards high in the sky.\nBuzzards may be ugly. They may be \"flying garbage cans\". But in Hinckley they are just as welcome as the swallows in Capistrano, California. It would be a sad spring indeed if the buzzards ever failed to come back to Hinckley Ridge.\n\n<question>:\nA good title for this story would be _ .\n\n<options>:\nA The Hinckley Buzzard Festival\nB Buzzard, the Ugliest Bird\nC Why the Buzzard Has a Pink Head\nD The Return of\"The Garbage Can\"\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nDo you enjoy watching beautiful sunsets and seeing wildlife in some of the best parts of Wisconsin? Do you like being around people who share the same respect and love for natural resources? If you say\"yes\", then a fisheries biologist is a great career choice for you.\nAs you can probably guess, education is very important. A Bachelor of Science degree in fisheries or biology is strongly recommended . Many biologists have a Master's degree. But it's not only good education that prepares you for a career as a fisheries biologist--field experience is also important. Volunteer work, internships and short-term fish technician positions are good ways to gain valuable training that can give you an edge in the competitive job market.\nIn addition to good education and field experience, a fisheries biologist needs other skills. You'll spend a lot of time working with the public, so it's important to feel comfortable talking to a variety of people. Good communication, listening, and presentation skills are a must.\nA common _ among many people is that fisheries biologists get to fish all the time. Most biologists wish that were true. But as a fisheries biologist, you are especially busy during the fishing season, which leaves little time for you to actually go fishing. It's sad, but true.\nEach day brings something different in the life of a fisheries biologist. In the spring and fall, you spend a lot of time on the water shocking fish in order to sample the population, studying fish, and talking with people. The winter is spent analyzing fish data and communication with the public.\nSo if you find fish interesting and fun to learn about, and like working both outside and inside, consider a career as a fisheries biologist. You'll never be bored!\n\n<question>:\nWe can infer this passage was written to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA advise us to respect and protect wildlife\nB encourage us to spend more time working outside\nC explain why education is important for our career\nD introduce a good career to those who are interested in wildlife\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nAn ancient philosopher felt: be content with what you have; be pleased about the way things are. When you realize that, the whole world belongs to you.\nWhen we can be grateful for what we have, and take our focus off what we think we are short of, it's amazing how our feelings will shift to a place of peace and happiness. The reason for \"an attitude of thankfulness\" isn't necessarily so that God can hear our appreciation, but perhaps so that we can live happily and peacefully, with a feeling of \"all is well\".\nHave you ever experienced this-the feeling that \"what is\" is great, and there is no need to wish for things to be different? It's a wonderful feeling and a great way to go through life.\nHere's an example: We have strong winds in the desert at times, and the other day the high winds broke three arms on the beautiful mimosa tree in my back yard. The tree's arms are twisted and the leaves and flowers are dying. It looks hurt and brown.\nWell, that's certainly one way to choose to look at it, And if I choose that way, then I can allow myself to get upset that the tree has been hurt, that there will be less shade in the yard, that I have to cut up and pull away the branches, etc. OR I can choose to see that \"all is well\" -that nature does what it does, that trees will lose branches, that the yard is not a _ thing, but it is alive. In other words, I can choose to be okay with \"what is\".\nEither way, the tree situation hasn't changed-I've simply changed how I choose to interpret it. My interpretation then affects my emotions, my state of peacefulness, my happiness with things, etc.\nWhen I choose to be content with \"what is\", to be pleased about the way things are, and to see that nothing is missing, that everything is just fine, then I choose to be at peace. Suddenly, the whole world looks beautiful. Instead of seeing problems, I see reality. I see \"what is\" and I am okay with it.\nTry seeing everything and accepting everything just the way it is. And watch the world open up to you.\n\n<question>:\nWhat's the best title for the article?\n\n<options>:\nA We Value Life\nB We Love Nature\nC We Better Ourselves\nD We Lack Nothing\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nAn ancient philosopher felt: be content with what you have; be pleased about the way things are. When you realize that, the whole world belongs to you.\nWhen we can be grateful for what we have, and take our focus off what we think we are short of, it's amazing how our feelings will shift to a place of peace and happiness. The reason for \"an attitude of thankfulness\" isn't necessarily so that God can hear our appreciation, but perhaps so that we can live happily and peacefully, with a feeling of \"all is well\".\nHave you ever experienced this-the feeling that \"what is\" is great, and there is no need to wish for things to be different? It's a wonderful feeling and a great way to go through life.\nHere's an example: We have strong winds in the desert at times, and the other day the high winds broke three arms on the beautiful mimosa tree in my back yard. The tree's arms are twisted and the leaves and flowers are dying. It looks hurt and brown.\nWell, that's certainly one way to choose to look at it, And if I choose that way, then I can allow myself to get upset that the tree has been hurt, that there will be less shade in the yard, that I have to cut up and pull away the branches, etc. OR I can choose to see that \"all is well\" -that nature does what it does, that trees will lose branches, that the yard is not a _ thing, but it is alive. In other words, I can choose to be okay with \"what is\".\nEither way, the tree situation hasn't changed-I've simply changed how I choose to interpret it. My interpretation then affects my emotions, my state of peacefulness, my happiness with things, etc.\nWhen I choose to be content with \"what is\", to be pleased about the way things are, and to see that nothing is missing, that everything is just fine, then I choose to be at peace. Suddenly, the whole world looks beautiful. Instead of seeing problems, I see reality. I see \"what is\" and I am okay with it.\nTry seeing everything and accepting everything just the way it is. And watch the world open up to you.\n\n<question>:\nWhat best characterizes the writer's attitude toward life?\n\n<options>:\nA I choose to forget everything that makes me upset.\nB I choose to look at the glass as half-empty.\nC I choose to be grateful for my blessings.\nD I choose to focus on what satisfies me.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nWhile many teenagers may dream of meeting with pop star Jay Chou or NBA hero Yao Ming, Li Jing had a far more powerful person on her mind. The Senior 2 from Beijing No. 35 High School dreamt of meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin.\nAfter more than a year of hard work and with a little good luck, Li fulfilled her dream. On October 11, 2004, the 16-year-old girl joined a team of Chinese Journalists who went to the Kremlin , Moscow, to interview Putin.\nLi felt nervous before talking with Putin.\"But his greeting and warm smile put me at ease,\" she said.\nLi admires Putin very much, because of his strong will and style of leadership. \"He looks very cool,\" Li said. During her interview, Li asked Putin whether he plans to educate his two teenage daughters to be officials in the future. Putin smiled and answered he hopes they can do whatever job suits their interests and personalities.\nAlthough Li would only have several minutes, she started working on her interview questions last August after applying for the opportunity. \"Journalists\" work is by no means easy. You need to do lots of homework on your _ ,\"she said. She read many books about Putin and Russia in her spare time.\nLi's parents encouraged her to be a student journalist. \"We fully support her, as long as it does not affect studies,\"said her father. Previous in her job for a student magazine, Chinese Young Journalists, she wrote a letter to President Hu Jintao during the SARS epidemic .\nLi has learnt a lot from her experience. She said learning to manage her time and develop the confidence to speak with important people were not things she could learn in class.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following best describes Li Jing's parents' attitude towards her being a student journalist?\n\n<options>:\nA They think to a student journalist is purely a waste of time.\nB They worry that to be a student journalist will affect her studies\nC They consider it is quite good for Li Jing if it doesn't affect her studies.\nD They neither support it nor object to it.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nWhile many teenagers may dream of meeting with pop star Jay Chou or NBA hero Yao Ming, Li Jing had a far more powerful person on her mind. The Senior 2 from Beijing No. 35 High School dreamt of meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin.\nAfter more than a year of hard work and with a little good luck, Li fulfilled her dream. On October 11, 2004, the 16-year-old girl joined a team of Chinese Journalists who went to the Kremlin , Moscow, to interview Putin.\nLi felt nervous before talking with Putin.\"But his greeting and warm smile put me at ease,\" she said.\nLi admires Putin very much, because of his strong will and style of leadership. \"He looks very cool,\" Li said. During her interview, Li asked Putin whether he plans to educate his two teenage daughters to be officials in the future. Putin smiled and answered he hopes they can do whatever job suits their interests and personalities.\nAlthough Li would only have several minutes, she started working on her interview questions last August after applying for the opportunity. \"Journalists\" work is by no means easy. You need to do lots of homework on your _ ,\"she said. She read many books about Putin and Russia in her spare time.\nLi's parents encouraged her to be a student journalist. \"We fully support her, as long as it does not affect studies,\"said her father. Previous in her job for a student magazine, Chinese Young Journalists, she wrote a letter to President Hu Jintao during the SARS epidemic .\nLi has learnt a lot from her experience. She said learning to manage her time and develop the confidence to speak with important people were not things she could learn in class.\n\n<question>:\nLi Jing is different from those students of her age because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA she doesn't like pop star Jay Chou\nB she hates meting with the NBA hero Yao Ming\nC she wants to meet neither Jay Chou nor Yao Ming\nD She dreams of meeting the president powerful Russian leader\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nWhile many teenagers may dream of meeting with pop star Jay Chou or NBA hero Yao Ming, Li Jing had a far more powerful person on her mind. The Senior 2 from Beijing No. 35 High School dreamt of meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin.\nAfter more than a year of hard work and with a little good luck, Li fulfilled her dream. On October 11, 2004, the 16-year-old girl joined a team of Chinese Journalists who went to the Kremlin , Moscow, to interview Putin.\nLi felt nervous before talking with Putin.\"But his greeting and warm smile put me at ease,\" she said.\nLi admires Putin very much, because of his strong will and style of leadership. \"He looks very cool,\" Li said. During her interview, Li asked Putin whether he plans to educate his two teenage daughters to be officials in the future. Putin smiled and answered he hopes they can do whatever job suits their interests and personalities.\nAlthough Li would only have several minutes, she started working on her interview questions last August after applying for the opportunity. \"Journalists\" work is by no means easy. You need to do lots of homework on your _ ,\"she said. She read many books about Putin and Russia in her spare time.\nLi's parents encouraged her to be a student journalist. \"We fully support her, as long as it does not affect studies,\"said her father. Previous in her job for a student magazine, Chinese Young Journalists, she wrote a letter to President Hu Jintao during the SARS epidemic .\nLi has learnt a lot from her experience. She said learning to manage her time and develop the confidence to speak with important people were not things she could learn in class.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following statements is Not True?\n\n<options>:\nA Li realized her dream not just because of her hard work\nB Li was at easy at the first sight of president Putin\nC Li considers Putin a great leader because of his strong will and style of leadership\nD Li thinks impossible to learn in class the confidence to speak with great 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>:\nWhile many teenagers may dream of meeting with pop star Jay Chou or NBA hero Yao Ming, Li Jing had a far more powerful person on her mind. The Senior 2 from Beijing No. 35 High School dreamt of meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin.\nAfter more than a year of hard work and with a little good luck, Li fulfilled her dream. On October 11, 2004, the 16-year-old girl joined a team of Chinese Journalists who went to the Kremlin , Moscow, to interview Putin.\nLi felt nervous before talking with Putin.\"But his greeting and warm smile put me at ease,\" she said.\nLi admires Putin very much, because of his strong will and style of leadership. \"He looks very cool,\" Li said. During her interview, Li asked Putin whether he plans to educate his two teenage daughters to be officials in the future. Putin smiled and answered he hopes they can do whatever job suits their interests and personalities.\nAlthough Li would only have several minutes, she started working on her interview questions last August after applying for the opportunity. \"Journalists\" work is by no means easy. You need to do lots of homework on your _ ,\"she said. She read many books about Putin and Russia in her spare time.\nLi's parents encouraged her to be a student journalist. \"We fully support her, as long as it does not affect studies,\"said her father. Previous in her job for a student magazine, Chinese Young Journalists, she wrote a letter to President Hu Jintao during the SARS epidemic .\nLi has learnt a lot from her experience. She said learning to manage her time and develop the confidence to speak with important people were not things she could learn in class.\n\n<question>:\nIt can be inferred from the passage that _\n\n<options>:\nA Everybody can be a journalist easily.\nB Putin will force his daughters to what he plans for them.\nC President Hu Jintao answered Lijing's letter.\nD Journalists must get permission to ask questions.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nStudents who date in middle school have significantly worse study skills, are four times more likely to drop out of school and report twice as much alcohol and tobacco use than their single classmates, according to new research from the University of Georgia.\n\"Romantic relationships are a symbol of adolescence , but very few studies have examined how adolescents are different in the development of these relationships.\" said Pamela Orpinas, study author and professor in the College of Public Health.\nOrpinas followed a group of 624 students over a seven-year period from 6th to 12th grade. Each year, the group of students completed a survey indicating whether they had dated and reported the frequency of different behaviors, including the use of drugs and alcohol. Their teachers completed questionnaires about the students' academic efforts. He found some students never or hardly ever reported dating from middle to high school, and these students had the best study skills according to their teachers. Other students dated infrequently in middle school but increased the frequency of dating in high school.\n\"At all points in time, teachers rated the students who reported the lowest frequency of dating as having the best study skills and the students with the highest dating as having the worst study skills,\" according to the journal article. Study skills refer to behaviors that lead to academic success such as doing work for extra credit, being well organized, finishing homework, working hard and reading assigned chapters.\n\"Dating a classmate may have the same emotional complications of dating a co-worker,\" Orpinas said, \"When the couple break up, they have to continue to see each other in class and perhaps witness the ex-partner dating someone else. It is reasonable to think this could be linked to depression and divert attention from studying.\"\n\"Dating should not be considered a ceremony of growth in middle school.\"Orpinas concluded.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage, students who date in middle school may _ .\n\n<options>:\nA have poorer academic performances\nB be more likely to hurt others\nC enjoy better school lives\nD are less likely to use alcohol and tobacco\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nStudents who date in middle school have significantly worse study skills, are four times more likely to drop out of school and report twice as much alcohol and tobacco use than their single classmates, according to new research from the University of Georgia.\n\"Romantic relationships are a symbol of adolescence , but very few studies have examined how adolescents are different in the development of these relationships.\" said Pamela Orpinas, study author and professor in the College of Public Health.\nOrpinas followed a group of 624 students over a seven-year period from 6th to 12th grade. Each year, the group of students completed a survey indicating whether they had dated and reported the frequency of different behaviors, including the use of drugs and alcohol. Their teachers completed questionnaires about the students' academic efforts. He found some students never or hardly ever reported dating from middle to high school, and these students had the best study skills according to their teachers. Other students dated infrequently in middle school but increased the frequency of dating in high school.\n\"At all points in time, teachers rated the students who reported the lowest frequency of dating as having the best study skills and the students with the highest dating as having the worst study skills,\" according to the journal article. Study skills refer to behaviors that lead to academic success such as doing work for extra credit, being well organized, finishing homework, working hard and reading assigned chapters.\n\"Dating a classmate may have the same emotional complications of dating a co-worker,\" Orpinas said, \"When the couple break up, they have to continue to see each other in class and perhaps witness the ex-partner dating someone else. It is reasonable to think this could be linked to depression and divert attention from studying.\"\n\"Dating should not be considered a ceremony of growth in middle school.\"Orpinas concluded.\n\n<question>:\nWhen doing his study, Orpinas _ .\n\n<options>:\nA followed a group of students of 6th and 12th grade\nB found that the students' study skills have connection with their frequency of dating\nC completed questionnaires about the students' academic efforts\nD completed a survey and a report each year\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nStudents who date in middle school have significantly worse study skills, are four times more likely to drop out of school and report twice as much alcohol and tobacco use than their single classmates, according to new research from the University of Georgia.\n\"Romantic relationships are a symbol of adolescence , but very few studies have examined how adolescents are different in the development of these relationships.\" said Pamela Orpinas, study author and professor in the College of Public Health.\nOrpinas followed a group of 624 students over a seven-year period from 6th to 12th grade. Each year, the group of students completed a survey indicating whether they had dated and reported the frequency of different behaviors, including the use of drugs and alcohol. Their teachers completed questionnaires about the students' academic efforts. He found some students never or hardly ever reported dating from middle to high school, and these students had the best study skills according to their teachers. Other students dated infrequently in middle school but increased the frequency of dating in high school.\n\"At all points in time, teachers rated the students who reported the lowest frequency of dating as having the best study skills and the students with the highest dating as having the worst study skills,\" according to the journal article. Study skills refer to behaviors that lead to academic success such as doing work for extra credit, being well organized, finishing homework, working hard and reading assigned chapters.\n\"Dating a classmate may have the same emotional complications of dating a co-worker,\" Orpinas said, \"When the couple break up, they have to continue to see each other in class and perhaps witness the ex-partner dating someone else. It is reasonable to think this could be linked to depression and divert attention from studying.\"\n\"Dating should not be considered a ceremony of growth in middle school.\"Orpinas concluded.\n\n<question>:\nWhat can possibly happen to the school couples after they break up?\n\n<options>:\nA They will miss their ex-partners sometimes.\nB They don't want to see each other any longer.\nC Their attention to studying will be affected.\nD They will think it's reasonable to get depressed.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nStudents who date in middle school have significantly worse study skills, are four times more likely to drop out of school and report twice as much alcohol and tobacco use than their single classmates, according to new research from the University of Georgia.\n\"Romantic relationships are a symbol of adolescence , but very few studies have examined how adolescents are different in the development of these relationships.\" said Pamela Orpinas, study author and professor in the College of Public Health.\nOrpinas followed a group of 624 students over a seven-year period from 6th to 12th grade. Each year, the group of students completed a survey indicating whether they had dated and reported the frequency of different behaviors, including the use of drugs and alcohol. Their teachers completed questionnaires about the students' academic efforts. He found some students never or hardly ever reported dating from middle to high school, and these students had the best study skills according to their teachers. Other students dated infrequently in middle school but increased the frequency of dating in high school.\n\"At all points in time, teachers rated the students who reported the lowest frequency of dating as having the best study skills and the students with the highest dating as having the worst study skills,\" according to the journal article. Study skills refer to behaviors that lead to academic success such as doing work for extra credit, being well organized, finishing homework, working hard and reading assigned chapters.\n\"Dating a classmate may have the same emotional complications of dating a co-worker,\" Orpinas said, \"When the couple break up, they have to continue to see each other in class and perhaps witness the ex-partner dating someone else. It is reasonable to think this could be linked to depression and divert attention from studying.\"\n\"Dating should not be considered a ceremony of growth in middle school.\"Orpinas concluded.\n\n<question>:\nOrpinas' attitude towards dating in middle school is _ .\n\n<options>:\nA supportive\nB negative\nC indifferent\nD positive\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIt is unlawful for an employer to publish a discriminatory advertisement.\nHow to identify a discriminatory advertisement:\n* It must be read as a whole, and account must be taken not only of the words, but also of the pictures that it uses.\n* Job titles that have sexual connotations mean an intention to discriminate on the grounds of sex.\nExample 1 \nA notice in a restaurant window states: \"Waiters required\". The word \"waiters\" has a male, not a female, connotation. The advertisement does not contain an equal opportunities statement and does not specify that the jobs are open to men and women.\nExample2\n A medical clinic places an advertisement for a nurse with a photograph of a female nurse. Nursing is an occupation that is traditionally associated with women. The advertisement does not contain an equal opportunities statement. \nGood practice checklist:\n* Advertise widely so that as many suitably qualified people as possible have an opportunity to apply.\n* Do not publish job advertisements in locations or publications where they are likely to be read wholly or mainly by people who share a particular community background, sex, race, disability, or age.\n* Use language which is clear and simple and do not use abstract words. For example, when describing the working environment or the characteristics of desirable employees, do not use words like young, mature or energetic.\n* Where possible, do not use job titles which have a male or female connotation. For example, do not use the following words---\n waiter/waitress salesman/ salesgirl postman manageress foreman\nstoreman matron chairman/ chairwoman head master/ mistress\n Instead, where possible, use job titles that have gender-neutral connotation, For example, the following words are appropriate---\n waiting staff sales assistant postal worker manager stores person supervisor chairperson nurse manager head teacher\n\n<question>:\nFrom the two examples, we know that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA nowadays, restaurants prefer male to female workers\nB the traditional view that a nurse should be female is wrong.\nC the job title is one of the most important factors in an advertisement\nD advertisements for medical clinics shouldn't have photographs\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIt is unlawful for an employer to publish a discriminatory advertisement.\nHow to identify a discriminatory advertisement:\n* It must be read as a whole, and account must be taken not only of the words, but also of the pictures that it uses.\n* Job titles that have sexual connotations mean an intention to discriminate on the grounds of sex.\nExample 1 \nA notice in a restaurant window states: \"Waiters required\". The word \"waiters\" has a male, not a female, connotation. The advertisement does not contain an equal opportunities statement and does not specify that the jobs are open to men and women.\nExample2\n A medical clinic places an advertisement for a nurse with a photograph of a female nurse. Nursing is an occupation that is traditionally associated with women. The advertisement does not contain an equal opportunities statement. \nGood practice checklist:\n* Advertise widely so that as many suitably qualified people as possible have an opportunity to apply.\n* Do not publish job advertisements in locations or publications where they are likely to be read wholly or mainly by people who share a particular community background, sex, race, disability, or age.\n* Use language which is clear and simple and do not use abstract words. For example, when describing the working environment or the characteristics of desirable employees, do not use words like young, mature or energetic.\n* Where possible, do not use job titles which have a male or female connotation. For example, do not use the following words---\n waiter/waitress salesman/ salesgirl postman manageress foreman\nstoreman matron chairman/ chairwoman head master/ mistress\n Instead, where possible, use job titles that have gender-neutral connotation, For example, the following words are appropriate---\n waiting staff sales assistant postal worker manager stores person supervisor chairperson nurse manager head teacher\n\n<question>:\nIf you want to place an advertisement for a designer, you should publish it in _ .\n\n<options>:\nA Southern Weekend\nB Titan Sports\nC Entertainment Weekly\nD Shanghai lawyer\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 future your automobile will run on water instead of gas! You will be able to buy a supercomputer that fits in your pocket! You might even drive a flying car!\nFor each prediction that has come true today, several others have missed by a mile. Many of these predictions didn't consider how people would want to use the technology. Or if people really needed it in their lives or not. Let's look at some predictions from the not - too - distant past.\nRobot Helpers\nWhere's the robot in my kitchen? Nowhere, of course. And he's probably not coming anytime soon. Robots do exist today, but mostly in factories and other Manufacturing environments.\nBack in the 1950s, however, people said that by now personal robots would be in most people's home.\nSo why hasn't happened? Probably because robots are still too expensive and Clumsy. And maybe the idea of robots cooking our dinners and washing our clothes is just too _ . At home we seem to be doing fine without them.\nTelephones of tomorrow?\nIn 1964 an American company introduced the video telephone. They said by the year 2000 most people would have a video phone in their homes. But of course the idea hasn't caught on yet.\nWhy? The technology worked fine, but it overlooked something obvious: peoples desire for privacy. Would you want to have a video phone conversation with someone after you just stepped out of the shower?\nProbably not - it could be embarrassing! Just because a technology is available doesn't always mean people will want to use it.\nAnd finally, how about that crazy prediction of the flying car? It's not so crazy anymore! But a flying car remains one of the most fascinating technology ideas to capture our imagination. Keep watching the news - or perhaps the sky outside your window - to see what the future will bring.\n\n<question>:\nThe whole passage is mainly about_.\n\n<options>:\nA predictions that have come true\nB predictions that haven't come true\nC why predictions don't come true easily\nD what will technology bring about\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 future your automobile will run on water instead of gas! You will be able to buy a supercomputer that fits in your pocket! You might even drive a flying car!\nFor each prediction that has come true today, several others have missed by a mile. Many of these predictions didn't consider how people would want to use the technology. Or if people really needed it in their lives or not. Let's look at some predictions from the not - too - distant past.\nRobot Helpers\nWhere's the robot in my kitchen? Nowhere, of course. And he's probably not coming anytime soon. Robots do exist today, but mostly in factories and other Manufacturing environments.\nBack in the 1950s, however, people said that by now personal robots would be in most people's home.\nSo why hasn't happened? Probably because robots are still too expensive and Clumsy. And maybe the idea of robots cooking our dinners and washing our clothes is just too _ . At home we seem to be doing fine without them.\nTelephones of tomorrow?\nIn 1964 an American company introduced the video telephone. They said by the year 2000 most people would have a video phone in their homes. But of course the idea hasn't caught on yet.\nWhy? The technology worked fine, but it overlooked something obvious: peoples desire for privacy. Would you want to have a video phone conversation with someone after you just stepped out of the shower?\nProbably not - it could be embarrassing! Just because a technology is available doesn't always mean people will want to use it.\nAnd finally, how about that crazy prediction of the flying car? It's not so crazy anymore! But a flying car remains one of the most fascinating technology ideas to capture our imagination. Keep watching the news - or perhaps the sky outside your window - to see what the future will bring.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is probably not the author's belief?\n\n<options>:\nA predictions needn't consider people's practical use of technology.\nB The future isn't always easy to guess.\nC Not past predictions have come true.\nD Many of the high-tech things our parents thought we'd be using by now simply never appeared.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 future your automobile will run on water instead of gas! You will be able to buy a supercomputer that fits in your pocket! You might even drive a flying car!\nFor each prediction that has come true today, several others have missed by a mile. Many of these predictions didn't consider how people would want to use the technology. Or if people really needed it in their lives or not. Let's look at some predictions from the not - too - distant past.\nRobot Helpers\nWhere's the robot in my kitchen? Nowhere, of course. And he's probably not coming anytime soon. Robots do exist today, but mostly in factories and other Manufacturing environments.\nBack in the 1950s, however, people said that by now personal robots would be in most people's home.\nSo why hasn't happened? Probably because robots are still too expensive and Clumsy. And maybe the idea of robots cooking our dinners and washing our clothes is just too _ . At home we seem to be doing fine without them.\nTelephones of tomorrow?\nIn 1964 an American company introduced the video telephone. They said by the year 2000 most people would have a video phone in their homes. But of course the idea hasn't caught on yet.\nWhy? The technology worked fine, but it overlooked something obvious: peoples desire for privacy. Would you want to have a video phone conversation with someone after you just stepped out of the shower?\nProbably not - it could be embarrassing! Just because a technology is available doesn't always mean people will want to use it.\nAnd finally, how about that crazy prediction of the flying car? It's not so crazy anymore! But a flying car remains one of the most fascinating technology ideas to capture our imagination. Keep watching the news - or perhaps the sky outside your window - to see what the future will bring.\n\n<question>:\nWhat does the author think of the flying car?\n\n<options>:\nA It is too difficult to imagine.\nB It is too crazy an idea.\nC It is likely to be made.\nD It is often reported in the news.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nCampers Gene and Marie Marsden took pride in being good citizens when in the wild. While driving miles to the Green River Lakes area, they taught their children what they had learned in the bear safety handbook put out by the Bridger-Teton Forest Service.\nMr. and Mrs. Marsden did their best to keep a tidy camp. As the handbook had said to hang all food at least ten feet off the ground and four feet out from the trees, they did that and locked their food in their trailer at night. It was already dark when they went to bed, but they _ the campsite with flashlights, making sure nothing was left out. Following the bear book's advice, they slept a hundred yards from where they cooked their food, and kept the car near their tents, separated from the trailer, which they left up at the other camp.\nThe Marsdens liked having their dog Spike on guard. But on the first night, Spike would not stop barking. When Marie Marsden pulled the tent open and shone her flashlight, she saw a young bear.\nThey all piled into the car and drove quickly down the path, calling out of the window to Spike and abandoning the trailer. They drove to a pay phone and called a Fish and Game Department guard, who identified the bear by the white ring of the fur the Marsdens had seen around his neck. The authorities informed the Marsdens that the bear was a young male that they'd been keeping an eye on.\nThe next morning, the Marsdens heard helicopters circling over the mountain and wondered if it might have something to do with the bear.\nAfter spending the night in the public campground, they drove back to their site. Wandering the area in search of clues, Marie came to a stop below a tall tree. She slapped her head and shouted, \"Oh no!\"\n\"What is it?\" Gene asked.\nMarie pointed at the ground where Spike's dog food bowl lay upside down.\nA week after their return home, the Marsdens read the headline in their local paper. \"Bear Killed in Wind Rivers.\" According to the article, the Fish and Game Department had shot the young bear because, having been rewarded for invading a human campsite, it would likely to do so again.\nThe Marsdens knew they had been lucky in the encounter, yet much to their shame and sadness, they also knew that the bear had not.\n\n<question>:\nWhat do we know about the Marsdens?\n\n<options>:\nA They went to the wild to watch the bear.\nB They did what the bear safety handbook had said.\nC They were the first people to trap the bear.\nD They abandoned their dog on seeing the bear.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nCampers Gene and Marie Marsden took pride in being good citizens when in the wild. While driving miles to the Green River Lakes area, they taught their children what they had learned in the bear safety handbook put out by the Bridger-Teton Forest Service.\nMr. and Mrs. Marsden did their best to keep a tidy camp. As the handbook had said to hang all food at least ten feet off the ground and four feet out from the trees, they did that and locked their food in their trailer at night. It was already dark when they went to bed, but they _ the campsite with flashlights, making sure nothing was left out. Following the bear book's advice, they slept a hundred yards from where they cooked their food, and kept the car near their tents, separated from the trailer, which they left up at the other camp.\nThe Marsdens liked having their dog Spike on guard. But on the first night, Spike would not stop barking. When Marie Marsden pulled the tent open and shone her flashlight, she saw a young bear.\nThey all piled into the car and drove quickly down the path, calling out of the window to Spike and abandoning the trailer. They drove to a pay phone and called a Fish and Game Department guard, who identified the bear by the white ring of the fur the Marsdens had seen around his neck. The authorities informed the Marsdens that the bear was a young male that they'd been keeping an eye on.\nThe next morning, the Marsdens heard helicopters circling over the mountain and wondered if it might have something to do with the bear.\nAfter spending the night in the public campground, they drove back to their site. Wandering the area in search of clues, Marie came to a stop below a tall tree. She slapped her head and shouted, \"Oh no!\"\n\"What is it?\" Gene asked.\nMarie pointed at the ground where Spike's dog food bowl lay upside down.\nA week after their return home, the Marsdens read the headline in their local paper. \"Bear Killed in Wind Rivers.\" According to the article, the Fish and Game Department had shot the young bear because, having been rewarded for invading a human campsite, it would likely to do so again.\nThe Marsdens knew they had been lucky in the encounter, yet much to their shame and sadness, they also knew that the bear had not.\n\n<question>:\nWho is mostly to blame for the bear's death according to the writer?\n\n<options>:\nA The bear.\nB The Bridger-Teton Forest Service.\nC The Fish and Game Department.\nD The Marsdens.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nCampers Gene and Marie Marsden took pride in being good citizens when in the wild. While driving miles to the Green River Lakes area, they taught their children what they had learned in the bear safety handbook put out by the Bridger-Teton Forest Service.\nMr. and Mrs. Marsden did their best to keep a tidy camp. As the handbook had said to hang all food at least ten feet off the ground and four feet out from the trees, they did that and locked their food in their trailer at night. It was already dark when they went to bed, but they _ the campsite with flashlights, making sure nothing was left out. Following the bear book's advice, they slept a hundred yards from where they cooked their food, and kept the car near their tents, separated from the trailer, which they left up at the other camp.\nThe Marsdens liked having their dog Spike on guard. But on the first night, Spike would not stop barking. When Marie Marsden pulled the tent open and shone her flashlight, she saw a young bear.\nThey all piled into the car and drove quickly down the path, calling out of the window to Spike and abandoning the trailer. They drove to a pay phone and called a Fish and Game Department guard, who identified the bear by the white ring of the fur the Marsdens had seen around his neck. The authorities informed the Marsdens that the bear was a young male that they'd been keeping an eye on.\nThe next morning, the Marsdens heard helicopters circling over the mountain and wondered if it might have something to do with the bear.\nAfter spending the night in the public campground, they drove back to their site. Wandering the area in search of clues, Marie came to a stop below a tall tree. She slapped her head and shouted, \"Oh no!\"\n\"What is it?\" Gene asked.\nMarie pointed at the ground where Spike's dog food bowl lay upside down.\nA week after their return home, the Marsdens read the headline in their local paper. \"Bear Killed in Wind Rivers.\" According to the article, the Fish and Game Department had shot the young bear because, having been rewarded for invading a human campsite, it would likely to do so again.\nThe Marsdens knew they had been lucky in the encounter, yet much to their shame and sadness, they also knew that the bear had not.\n\n<question>:\nWhere does this text most probably come from?\n\n<options>:\nA A study on habits of bears in the Western mountains.\nB A scientific report on human-bear relationships.\nC A human interest article in a camping magazine.\nD A handbook on bear's living habits.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nShould parents ever hit their children?\nResearch suggests many of us are likely to respond \"no\", and public support for spanking has been falling over the years.But surveys also show that 75 percent to nearly 90 percent of parents admit to spanking their child at least once.\nI was raised in a zero-tolerance home for disrespect, and my parents often turned to physical punishment.And, no, I don' t feel I was damaged by it.\nNothing is more annoying than watching ill-mannered behavior from children.\nBut there is data to suggest that a return to old-school spanking isn't the answer.\nTwo years ago, Newsweek reported that it had found data suggesting that teens whose parents used physical punishment were more likely to become aggressive.\nMurray Straus, professor at the University of New Hampshire in America, has studied the topic of children and spanking for decades.He said that children who were physically punished have lower IQs than their peers.It may be that children with lower IQs were more likely to get spanked, but the punishment may have been counterproductive to their mental development, as well.\nSome researchers make the argument that occasional open-handed smacks on the bottom are not only harmless but can have some benefit.\nLast year, Marjorie Gunnoe, a psychologist at Calvin College, studied teens who have never spanked.There are a greater number of children growing up without ever having been physically punished.Gunnoe's research suggests they don' t turn out any better than those who were sometimes spanked.\nThere are some parents who simply cannot control their tempers .But I still believe that the best parents are the ones who are able to offer fair and firm discipline without ever turning to physical punishment.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to Murray Straus, children who are physically punished _ .\n\n<options>:\nA are less aggressive toward others when they get older\nB have slower physical development\nC benefit from occasional spanking\nD may develop lower IQs than their peer\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nShould parents ever hit their children?\nResearch suggests many of us are likely to respond \"no\", and public support for spanking has been falling over the years.But surveys also show that 75 percent to nearly 90 percent of parents admit to spanking their child at least once.\nI was raised in a zero-tolerance home for disrespect, and my parents often turned to physical punishment.And, no, I don' t feel I was damaged by it.\nNothing is more annoying than watching ill-mannered behavior from children.\nBut there is data to suggest that a return to old-school spanking isn't the answer.\nTwo years ago, Newsweek reported that it had found data suggesting that teens whose parents used physical punishment were more likely to become aggressive.\nMurray Straus, professor at the University of New Hampshire in America, has studied the topic of children and spanking for decades.He said that children who were physically punished have lower IQs than their peers.It may be that children with lower IQs were more likely to get spanked, but the punishment may have been counterproductive to their mental development, as well.\nSome researchers make the argument that occasional open-handed smacks on the bottom are not only harmless but can have some benefit.\nLast year, Marjorie Gunnoe, a psychologist at Calvin College, studied teens who have never spanked.There are a greater number of children growing up without ever having been physically punished.Gunnoe's research suggests they don' t turn out any better than those who were sometimes spanked.\nThere are some parents who simply cannot control their tempers .But I still believe that the best parents are the ones who are able to offer fair and firm discipline without ever turning to physical punishment.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?\n\n<options>:\nA 40 percent of children grow up without ever being spanked\nB Children who suffer less physical punishment are better students\nC Occasional open-handed spanking on the bottom are mentally harmful\nD Researchers disagree over whether smacking is mentally harmful to 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>:\nRecently in the hope of earning both money and social experience, I became a door-trw door salesman.\nI once read a saying. \"If somebody wants something of yours, you will be treated as warmly as spring, but if they don't you may be treated as coldly as winter.\" You may consider this an exaggeration , but if you are a salesman, it is clearly correct.\nYou would never have found it to be so true if you hadn't been a salesman. You needn't stand doubtful looks and unfriendly comments; you needn't listen to something completely wrong and nod to say that it was quite right, you needn't worry about being refused time after time; you needn't always keep patience and a smile; you needn't repeat the same sentences over and over again; you needn't talk to somebody you dislike ....\nI did this work for a month, then I decided to give it up; Apart from the reasons above, I found I was paying too much attention to the job and thus sacrificing my study time. The latest test result proved that my grades were getting worse.\nEven worse, I hadn't enough time to join my classmates in college activities. Some times 1 felt lonely and unhappy because of both my study and my part-time job. Now I don't think it is worth doing such a thing for even though I was earning money it came at great cost.\nNewspapers and magazines often publish stories about excellent students who do part-time work while also keeping high scores in class. But according to my experience, park-time work can have some strong negative influences on study.\nMost students don't view the relationship between study and work correctly. In my opinion, if it isn't a must for financial reasons, students should be careful about taking up a part-time job.\n\n<question>:\nFrom the text, we can tell that the writer is _ .\n\n<options>:\nA an unemployed man\nB a middle-school student\nC a college student\nD a door-to-door salesman\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nRecently in the hope of earning both money and social experience, I became a door-trw door salesman.\nI once read a saying. \"If somebody wants something of yours, you will be treated as warmly as spring, but if they don't you may be treated as coldly as winter.\" You may consider this an exaggeration , but if you are a salesman, it is clearly correct.\nYou would never have found it to be so true if you hadn't been a salesman. You needn't stand doubtful looks and unfriendly comments; you needn't listen to something completely wrong and nod to say that it was quite right, you needn't worry about being refused time after time; you needn't always keep patience and a smile; you needn't repeat the same sentences over and over again; you needn't talk to somebody you dislike ....\nI did this work for a month, then I decided to give it up; Apart from the reasons above, I found I was paying too much attention to the job and thus sacrificing my study time. The latest test result proved that my grades were getting worse.\nEven worse, I hadn't enough time to join my classmates in college activities. Some times 1 felt lonely and unhappy because of both my study and my part-time job. Now I don't think it is worth doing such a thing for even though I was earning money it came at great cost.\nNewspapers and magazines often publish stories about excellent students who do part-time work while also keeping high scores in class. But according to my experience, park-time work can have some strong negative influences on study.\nMost students don't view the relationship between study and work correctly. In my opinion, if it isn't a must for financial reasons, students should be careful about taking up a part-time job.\n\n<question>:\nThe writer thought _ .\n\n<options>:\nA doing a part-time job was unnecessary\nB part-time jobs had good effect upon study\nC it was hard to deal with the relationship between study and work\nD part-time jobs would be good for every college student\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nRecently in the hope of earning both money and social experience, I became a door-trw door salesman.\nI once read a saying. \"If somebody wants something of yours, you will be treated as warmly as spring, but if they don't you may be treated as coldly as winter.\" You may consider this an exaggeration , but if you are a salesman, it is clearly correct.\nYou would never have found it to be so true if you hadn't been a salesman. You needn't stand doubtful looks and unfriendly comments; you needn't listen to something completely wrong and nod to say that it was quite right, you needn't worry about being refused time after time; you needn't always keep patience and a smile; you needn't repeat the same sentences over and over again; you needn't talk to somebody you dislike ....\nI did this work for a month, then I decided to give it up; Apart from the reasons above, I found I was paying too much attention to the job and thus sacrificing my study time. The latest test result proved that my grades were getting worse.\nEven worse, I hadn't enough time to join my classmates in college activities. Some times 1 felt lonely and unhappy because of both my study and my part-time job. Now I don't think it is worth doing such a thing for even though I was earning money it came at great cost.\nNewspapers and magazines often publish stories about excellent students who do part-time work while also keeping high scores in class. But according to my experience, park-time work can have some strong negative influences on study.\nMost students don't view the relationship between study and work correctly. In my opinion, if it isn't a must for financial reasons, students should be careful about taking up a part-time job.\n\n<question>:\nWhat would be the best title for the text _ .\n\n<options>:\nA Part-time Jobs Are Useful\nB Part-time Jobs Can Cost Dear\nC Students Shouldn't Take Part-time Jobs\nD Part-time Jobs Are Important to Many Students\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nWe eat what our friends eat, according to a new study presented at the Agricultural and Applied Economic Association's 2013 annual meeting in Washington, D. C.\nThe study, conducted by researchers from the University of Illinois and Oklahoma State University, provided fresh confirmation of how much our environment influences our eating habits. The scientific team analyzed the lunch receipts from a restaurant in Oklahoma that agreed to use three menus designed by the researchers for three months in 2010. One group of diners -- the control group -- used the restaurant's original menus with item and price listings. The second group received menus with calorie counts and the third group used menus that had both calorie counts and a traffic light symbol designed to indicate calorie ranges. A green traffic light meant an food option was 400 calories or less, a yellow light indicated 401 calories to 800 calories and a red light was placed next to choices with more than 800 calories.\nBy analyzing diners' receipts, the researchers picked out interesting patterns in what regular customers ordered. They also interviewed servers and found that people who were part of larger parties and received menus with traffic lights typically ordered healthier choices, which the researchers say suggests the influence of peer pressure.\nThe researchers then created a model to assess how customers felt about their choices. Based on the popularity of menu items, the researchers determined the probability that individuals were satisfied with their choice. Interestingly, this standard of satisfaction was influenced by expected factors such as price and calories, but also by fellow diners' menu choices as well. They found that even if a customer firstly felt less satisfied about their choice of say, a salad, they felt better about it if their friends ordered an item within the same menu category.\n\"The message from this research is that people were happier if they were making similar choices to those sitting around them,\" study author Bill Ellison, an economist at the University of Illinois, said in a statement. \"If my peers are ordering higher-calorie items or spending more money, then I am also happier, or at least less unhappy, if I order higher-calorie foods and spend more money. \" So if you're hoping to eat better, try dining with friends who do too.\n\n<question>:\nThe study conducted by researchers from the University of Illinois shows us the fact that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA our income decides our eating habits\nB our environment influences our eating habits\nC our social position changes our eating habits\nD our family influence our eating habits\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nWe eat what our friends eat, according to a new study presented at the Agricultural and Applied Economic Association's 2013 annual meeting in Washington, D. C.\nThe study, conducted by researchers from the University of Illinois and Oklahoma State University, provided fresh confirmation of how much our environment influences our eating habits. The scientific team analyzed the lunch receipts from a restaurant in Oklahoma that agreed to use three menus designed by the researchers for three months in 2010. One group of diners -- the control group -- used the restaurant's original menus with item and price listings. The second group received menus with calorie counts and the third group used menus that had both calorie counts and a traffic light symbol designed to indicate calorie ranges. A green traffic light meant an food option was 400 calories or less, a yellow light indicated 401 calories to 800 calories and a red light was placed next to choices with more than 800 calories.\nBy analyzing diners' receipts, the researchers picked out interesting patterns in what regular customers ordered. They also interviewed servers and found that people who were part of larger parties and received menus with traffic lights typically ordered healthier choices, which the researchers say suggests the influence of peer pressure.\nThe researchers then created a model to assess how customers felt about their choices. Based on the popularity of menu items, the researchers determined the probability that individuals were satisfied with their choice. Interestingly, this standard of satisfaction was influenced by expected factors such as price and calories, but also by fellow diners' menu choices as well. They found that even if a customer firstly felt less satisfied about their choice of say, a salad, they felt better about it if their friends ordered an item within the same menu category.\n\"The message from this research is that people were happier if they were making similar choices to those sitting around them,\" study author Bill Ellison, an economist at the University of Illinois, said in a statement. \"If my peers are ordering higher-calorie items or spending more money, then I am also happier, or at least less unhappy, if I order higher-calorie foods and spend more money. \" So if you're hoping to eat better, try dining with friends who do too.\n\n<question>:\nThe researchers found that customers were influenced by factors such as _ .\n\n<options>:\nA price, calories and friends' choices\nB price, color1s and servers' suggestions\nC color1s and fellow diners' menu choices\nD price and the popularity of menu items\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nWe eat what our friends eat, according to a new study presented at the Agricultural and Applied Economic Association's 2013 annual meeting in Washington, D. C.\nThe study, conducted by researchers from the University of Illinois and Oklahoma State University, provided fresh confirmation of how much our environment influences our eating habits. The scientific team analyzed the lunch receipts from a restaurant in Oklahoma that agreed to use three menus designed by the researchers for three months in 2010. One group of diners -- the control group -- used the restaurant's original menus with item and price listings. The second group received menus with calorie counts and the third group used menus that had both calorie counts and a traffic light symbol designed to indicate calorie ranges. A green traffic light meant an food option was 400 calories or less, a yellow light indicated 401 calories to 800 calories and a red light was placed next to choices with more than 800 calories.\nBy analyzing diners' receipts, the researchers picked out interesting patterns in what regular customers ordered. They also interviewed servers and found that people who were part of larger parties and received menus with traffic lights typically ordered healthier choices, which the researchers say suggests the influence of peer pressure.\nThe researchers then created a model to assess how customers felt about their choices. Based on the popularity of menu items, the researchers determined the probability that individuals were satisfied with their choice. Interestingly, this standard of satisfaction was influenced by expected factors such as price and calories, but also by fellow diners' menu choices as well. They found that even if a customer firstly felt less satisfied about their choice of say, a salad, they felt better about it if their friends ordered an item within the same menu category.\n\"The message from this research is that people were happier if they were making similar choices to those sitting around them,\" study author Bill Ellison, an economist at the University of Illinois, said in a statement. \"If my peers are ordering higher-calorie items or spending more money, then I am also happier, or at least less unhappy, if I order higher-calorie foods and spend more money. \" So if you're hoping to eat better, try dining with friends who do too.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is the best title for this passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Want to Eat Cheaper? Bring a Rich Friend to Dinner.\nB Want to Eat Less? Bring a Thinner Friend to Dinner.\nC Want to Eat More? Bring a Fat Friend to Dinner.\nD Want to Eat Healthier? Bring a Healthy Friend to Dinner.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nFor hundreds of years, Japan has been hit, from time to time, by enormous tsunamis. These awful sudden risings of the sea are caused by earthquakes or underwater volcanic action. The story of the boy Yuuki is the story of such a disaster.\n Yuuki lived with his family in a sea-side village, below a small mountain. One day, as he played on top of the mountain, he felt an earthquake beneath his feet. It was not strong enough to frighten anybody and passed quickly. Soon after, however, Yuuki noticed the sea darken and begin running away from the shore very fast, leaving behind wide stretches of beach that had never been exposed before.\n With a gasp, Yuuki remembered reading that just before a terrible tsunami, the sea suddenly and quickly rolls backward. He ran to the beach, warning the villagers who had gathered to admire the huge new stretch of beach.\n \"Get back!\" shouted the boy. \"There is terrible danger!\"\nBut no one listened. They laughed at him and continued playing in the new sand and watching the sea roll backward even more.\n Desperate, Yuuki could think of only one thing to do. He lit a tree branch, raced to the rice fields and began burning the stacks of harvested rice. Then he called out, \"Fire! Fire! Everyone run to the mountain! Now!\"\n When everyone reached the mountain-top, a villager cried out, \"Yuuki is mad! I saw him set the fire.\" Yuuki hung his head in shame, but said nothing as the villagers cursed him.\n Just then, someone cried, \"Look!\"\n In the distance what seemed to be a huge dark line was speeding towards the shore. As it got nearer the people realized the long thin line of darkness was the returning sea, towering like a mountain.\n The villagers watched in terror as the water struck the shore, smashing over their homes then tearing out the land as it receded.\n On the mountain everyone stared speechlessly at the destruction below.\n \"I'm sorry I burned the fields,\" said Yuuki, his voice trembling.\n \"Yuuki,\" village-chief answered. \"You saved us all.\"\nThe villagers cheered and raised Yuuki into the air. \"We were going to celebrate our rice harvest tonight,\" said one, \"but now we'll celebrate that we're all still alive!\"\n,(A, B, CD),.\n\n<question>:\nWhere was Yuuki when the earthquake struck?\n\n<options>:\nA On the beach\nB On the mountain.\nC In the rice fields.\nD At his family home.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nFor hundreds of years, Japan has been hit, from time to time, by enormous tsunamis. These awful sudden risings of the sea are caused by earthquakes or underwater volcanic action. The story of the boy Yuuki is the story of such a disaster.\n Yuuki lived with his family in a sea-side village, below a small mountain. One day, as he played on top of the mountain, he felt an earthquake beneath his feet. It was not strong enough to frighten anybody and passed quickly. Soon after, however, Yuuki noticed the sea darken and begin running away from the shore very fast, leaving behind wide stretches of beach that had never been exposed before.\n With a gasp, Yuuki remembered reading that just before a terrible tsunami, the sea suddenly and quickly rolls backward. He ran to the beach, warning the villagers who had gathered to admire the huge new stretch of beach.\n \"Get back!\" shouted the boy. \"There is terrible danger!\"\nBut no one listened. They laughed at him and continued playing in the new sand and watching the sea roll backward even more.\n Desperate, Yuuki could think of only one thing to do. He lit a tree branch, raced to the rice fields and began burning the stacks of harvested rice. Then he called out, \"Fire! Fire! Everyone run to the mountain! Now!\"\n When everyone reached the mountain-top, a villager cried out, \"Yuuki is mad! I saw him set the fire.\" Yuuki hung his head in shame, but said nothing as the villagers cursed him.\n Just then, someone cried, \"Look!\"\n In the distance what seemed to be a huge dark line was speeding towards the shore. As it got nearer the people realized the long thin line of darkness was the returning sea, towering like a mountain.\n The villagers watched in terror as the water struck the shore, smashing over their homes then tearing out the land as it receded.\n On the mountain everyone stared speechlessly at the destruction below.\n \"I'm sorry I burned the fields,\" said Yuuki, his voice trembling.\n \"Yuuki,\" village-chief answered. \"You saved us all.\"\nThe villagers cheered and raised Yuuki into the air. \"We were going to celebrate our rice harvest tonight,\" said one, \"but now we'll celebrate that we're all still alive!\"\n,(A, B, CD),.\n\n<question>:\nHow did Yuuki save the villagers from the disaster?\n\n<options>:\nA He told them about the earthquake.\nB He explained why the sea was flowing out.\nC He set fire to the rice fields.\nD He told the village chief to warn the people.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nAsia has many wild places. The following national parks are among the most famous in Asia. People come to visit them from near and far in order to appreciate the unique qualities of the land and everything on it. Have you ever visited any of these Asian national parks?\nJiuzhai Valley National Park, China\nThe extraordinarily beautiful park is famous for its fascinating blue-green lakes, waterfalls and its unique wildlife. Located in the Minshan Mountain, Sichuan Province, it is a breathtaking park because of its scenery and it is also home to nine Tibetan villages, over 220 bird species as well as a number of endangered animals and plants, such as giant pandas, Sichuan golden monkeys and numerous _ . This park was also declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.\nKhao Sok National Park, Thailand\nThis extraordinary park is several miles away from Phuket , yet its remoteness prevents it from being visited. Even so, it is well worth a visit as scientists have noted that is rainforest stretches are not only longer than those of the Amazon, but also more divers . Animals like tigers, Asian elephants, and macaaues make their home here. Everyone who visits the park, however, seems to want to have a look at the amazing Rafflesia, one of the strangest flowering plants on earth; it smells like smelly meat when it blooms.\nNikko National Park, Japan\nIt is lovely to visit this park all the year round with its waterfalls and picturesque Lake Chuzenji. And it is especially worth visiting in autumn when the leaves change from green to deep red and orange. Set with UNESCO protected shrines and temples, the park is a unique mixture of natural and man-made attractions. With various routes perfect for adventurous hikers, a visit to the Nikko National Park is not to be missed.\nIf you want to know more information about Asian famous national parks, you can log in http://www.travel.Amerikanki.com. If you want to enjoy all the above, welcome to call 050-24689120, and we can give a reasonable price.\n\n<question>:\nCompared with Amazon, Khao Sok National Park has _ .\n\n<options>:\nA stranger flower plants\nB More animals\nC more varieties of rainforests\nD more visitors\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nAsia has many wild places. The following national parks are among the most famous in Asia. People come to visit them from near and far in order to appreciate the unique qualities of the land and everything on it. Have you ever visited any of these Asian national parks?\nJiuzhai Valley National Park, China\nThe extraordinarily beautiful park is famous for its fascinating blue-green lakes, waterfalls and its unique wildlife. Located in the Minshan Mountain, Sichuan Province, it is a breathtaking park because of its scenery and it is also home to nine Tibetan villages, over 220 bird species as well as a number of endangered animals and plants, such as giant pandas, Sichuan golden monkeys and numerous _ . This park was also declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.\nKhao Sok National Park, Thailand\nThis extraordinary park is several miles away from Phuket , yet its remoteness prevents it from being visited. Even so, it is well worth a visit as scientists have noted that is rainforest stretches are not only longer than those of the Amazon, but also more divers . Animals like tigers, Asian elephants, and macaaues make their home here. Everyone who visits the park, however, seems to want to have a look at the amazing Rafflesia, one of the strangest flowering plants on earth; it smells like smelly meat when it blooms.\nNikko National Park, Japan\nIt is lovely to visit this park all the year round with its waterfalls and picturesque Lake Chuzenji. And it is especially worth visiting in autumn when the leaves change from green to deep red and orange. Set with UNESCO protected shrines and temples, the park is a unique mixture of natural and man-made attractions. With various routes perfect for adventurous hikers, a visit to the Nikko National Park is not to be missed.\nIf you want to know more information about Asian famous national parks, you can log in http://www.travel.Amerikanki.com. If you want to enjoy all the above, welcome to call 050-24689120, and we can give a reasonable price.\n\n<question>:\nIf you're an adventurous hiker, which park would you probably choose to visit?\n\n<options>:\nA Jiuzhai Valley National park.\nB Khao Sok National Park.\nC Nikko National Park.\nD Zhangjiajie National Park.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nFrank Lloyd Wright probably is the greatest architect that the United States has ever produced. He was very gifted and had a natural ability to design buildings. His buildings were not only beautiful, but they were also practical and useful. They fit their purposes very well. Wright's churches, for example, make people feel like thinking and praying. His office buildings make people enjoy working, and his houses make people feel comfortable at home. However, Frank Lloyd Wright's beautiful, practical and useful buildings are not the only reason that he is famous. There is another reason.\nFrank Lloyd Wright is called the greatest American architect because he started an American style in architecture. Most of the architecture in the United States before Wright was really European, not American. Wright's buildings do not look like old European buildings. They have their own style. Wright's ideas about style are still used in the United States and in other parts of the world.\nThe most important idea in Frank Lloyd Wright's Style of Architecture is that a building must fit its purpose and the land around it. His houses are often called \"grass-land houses\" because their lines are similar to the lines on the grassland. Both the lines of the grassland and the lines of Wright's house are parallel to the horizon, the place where earth and sky seem to meet. They are horizontal lines. Most European style houses, in contrast, have many vertical lines that form 90degangles with the horizon.\n\n<question>:\nFrank Lloyd Wright's style in architecture was _ .\n\n<options>:\nA learned from some European countries\nB not only limited to the U.S\nC no longer popular\nD somewhat similar to the European style\n\n<answer>:\n",
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