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"human": "Read the 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>:\nWhich of the following best describes the character of the houses that Wright designed?\n\n<options>:\nA They were very large and beautiful.\nB They were very comfortable.\nC They could be used as churches.\nD They were beautiful in design but not practical in use.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\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>:\nWhat's the most important idea in Wright's style?\n\n<options>:\nA Architectural design should match natural surroundings.\nB A building must have grassland around it.\nC American style in architect should be different from the European's\nD Design should be more important than use.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\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>:\nWhich of the following is NOT true about Wright's \"grass-land houses\"?\n\n<options>:\nA The lines of \"grass-land houses\" are similar to lines on the grassland.\nB The lines of \"grass-land houses\" are horizontal.\nC The color1 of the lines of \"grass-land houses\" is green.\nD They are different from European style houses.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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>:\nThe best title for this passage would be _ .\n\n<options>:\nA The Differences between the American and European Styles in Architecture\nB \"Grass-land\"\" houses Designed by Wright\nC How to Make Your Houses More Beautiful\nD The Influence of Wright on American Architecture\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThe Peales were a famous family of American artists. Charles Willson Peale is best remembered for his portraits of leading figures of the American Revolution. He painted portraits of Franklin and Jefferson and over a dozen of George Washington. His life-size portrait of his sons Raphaelle and Titian was so realistic that George Washington reportedly once tipped his hat to the figures in the picture.\nCharles Willson Peale gave up painting in his middle age and devoted his life to the Peale museum, which he founded in Philadelphia. The world's first popular museum of art and natural science mainly covered paintings by Peale and his family as well as displays of animals in their natural settings. Peale found the animals himself and found a method to make the exhibits more lifelike. The museum's most popular display was the skeleton of a huge, extinct elephant, which Peale _ on a New York farm in 1801.\nThree of Peale's seventeen children were also famous artists. Paphaelle Peale often painted still lives of flowers, fruit, and cheese. His brother Rembrandt studied under his father and painted portraits of many noted people, including one of George Washington. Another brother, Rubens Peale, painted mostly landscapes and portraits.\nJames Peale, the brother of Charles Willson Peale, specialized in miniatures . His daughter Sarah Miriam Peale was probably the first professional female portrait painter in America.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the main topic of the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA The life of Charles Willson Peale.\nB Portraits in the 18th century.\nC The Peale Museum.\nD A family of artists.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThe Peales were a famous family of American artists. Charles Willson Peale is best remembered for his portraits of leading figures of the American Revolution. He painted portraits of Franklin and Jefferson and over a dozen of George Washington. His life-size portrait of his sons Raphaelle and Titian was so realistic that George Washington reportedly once tipped his hat to the figures in the picture.\nCharles Willson Peale gave up painting in his middle age and devoted his life to the Peale museum, which he founded in Philadelphia. The world's first popular museum of art and natural science mainly covered paintings by Peale and his family as well as displays of animals in their natural settings. Peale found the animals himself and found a method to make the exhibits more lifelike. The museum's most popular display was the skeleton of a huge, extinct elephant, which Peale _ on a New York farm in 1801.\nThree of Peale's seventeen children were also famous artists. Paphaelle Peale often painted still lives of flowers, fruit, and cheese. His brother Rembrandt studied under his father and painted portraits of many noted people, including one of George Washington. Another brother, Rubens Peale, painted mostly landscapes and portraits.\nJames Peale, the brother of Charles Willson Peale, specialized in miniatures . His daughter Sarah Miriam Peale was probably the first professional female portrait painter in America.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is NOT the child of Charles Willson Peale?\n\n<options>:\nA Titian Peale.\nB Rubens Peale.\nC Raphaelle Peale.\nD Sarah Miriam Peale.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThe Peales were a famous family of American artists. Charles Willson Peale is best remembered for his portraits of leading figures of the American Revolution. He painted portraits of Franklin and Jefferson and over a dozen of George Washington. His life-size portrait of his sons Raphaelle and Titian was so realistic that George Washington reportedly once tipped his hat to the figures in the picture.\nCharles Willson Peale gave up painting in his middle age and devoted his life to the Peale museum, which he founded in Philadelphia. The world's first popular museum of art and natural science mainly covered paintings by Peale and his family as well as displays of animals in their natural settings. Peale found the animals himself and found a method to make the exhibits more lifelike. The museum's most popular display was the skeleton of a huge, extinct elephant, which Peale _ on a New York farm in 1801.\nThree of Peale's seventeen children were also famous artists. Paphaelle Peale often painted still lives of flowers, fruit, and cheese. His brother Rembrandt studied under his father and painted portraits of many noted people, including one of George Washington. Another brother, Rubens Peale, painted mostly landscapes and portraits.\nJames Peale, the brother of Charles Willson Peale, specialized in miniatures . His daughter Sarah Miriam Peale was probably the first professional female portrait painter in America.\n\n<question>:\nThe author's attitude toward the Peales is in general _ .\n\n<options>:\nA puzzled\nB excited\nC admiring\nD disappointed\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nFor many years, women could only be seen on the seat behind the men operating the two-wheeled motorcycle. Now more and more women are taking the front seat. More than twenty million people in the United States ride motorcycles.\nSince 1998 the number of female bikers has risen sharply. Lady Sport Riders began in 1999 in Washington. The women formed the organization to share their love of motorcycle riding. But later it wanted to be more than just an organization for women to gather and ride motorcycles, so it started to organize events that help national health organizations and women's shelters. It also permits women to share a strong sisterhood, and gives financial awards to poor students. Like other motorcycle clubs, the members of Lady Sport Riders also help their community.\nDifferent from male riders, female riders ride for more than fun. This sport gives women a sense of freedom and control. Female riders have helped change motorcycle culture. More than five years ago manufacturers began making equipment especially for women. Some bikes now have smaller, softer seats and controls that are easier to reach. Modern clothes for riding now look good and still provide protection. In the past, women rode motorcycles that traveled at a moderate speed. Now theirs are as powerful as the ones men ride. Safety is very important when riding because the risk of injury is high. So the women wear protective clothing and equipment at all times, especially for the head.\nLady Sport Riders believes women have earned their place in the sport of motorcycle riding. When speaking of male motorcyclists, the members of the club say, \"They Made the Game. We Came to Play!\"\n\n<question>:\nIn the beginning, Lady Sport Riders was organized to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA allow women to take up motorcycling\nB offer help to national health organizations\nC share their great interest in the sport of motorcycling\nD supply financial help to poor 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>:\nFor many years, women could only be seen on the seat behind the men operating the two-wheeled motorcycle. Now more and more women are taking the front seat. More than twenty million people in the United States ride motorcycles.\nSince 1998 the number of female bikers has risen sharply. Lady Sport Riders began in 1999 in Washington. The women formed the organization to share their love of motorcycle riding. But later it wanted to be more than just an organization for women to gather and ride motorcycles, so it started to organize events that help national health organizations and women's shelters. It also permits women to share a strong sisterhood, and gives financial awards to poor students. Like other motorcycle clubs, the members of Lady Sport Riders also help their community.\nDifferent from male riders, female riders ride for more than fun. This sport gives women a sense of freedom and control. Female riders have helped change motorcycle culture. More than five years ago manufacturers began making equipment especially for women. Some bikes now have smaller, softer seats and controls that are easier to reach. Modern clothes for riding now look good and still provide protection. In the past, women rode motorcycles that traveled at a moderate speed. Now theirs are as powerful as the ones men ride. Safety is very important when riding because the risk of injury is high. So the women wear protective clothing and equipment at all times, especially for the head.\nLady Sport Riders believes women have earned their place in the sport of motorcycle riding. When speaking of male motorcyclists, the members of the club say, \"They Made the Game. We Came to Play!\"\n\n<question>:\nWhat do men motorcyclists mainly expect to get from motorcycling?\n\n<options>:\nA Strength and power.\nB Pleasure from this sport.\nC Money and fame.\nD A sense of freedom.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 many years, women could only be seen on the seat behind the men operating the two-wheeled motorcycle. Now more and more women are taking the front seat. More than twenty million people in the United States ride motorcycles.\nSince 1998 the number of female bikers has risen sharply. Lady Sport Riders began in 1999 in Washington. The women formed the organization to share their love of motorcycle riding. But later it wanted to be more than just an organization for women to gather and ride motorcycles, so it started to organize events that help national health organizations and women's shelters. It also permits women to share a strong sisterhood, and gives financial awards to poor students. Like other motorcycle clubs, the members of Lady Sport Riders also help their community.\nDifferent from male riders, female riders ride for more than fun. This sport gives women a sense of freedom and control. Female riders have helped change motorcycle culture. More than five years ago manufacturers began making equipment especially for women. Some bikes now have smaller, softer seats and controls that are easier to reach. Modern clothes for riding now look good and still provide protection. In the past, women rode motorcycles that traveled at a moderate speed. Now theirs are as powerful as the ones men ride. Safety is very important when riding because the risk of injury is high. So the women wear protective clothing and equipment at all times, especially for the head.\nLady Sport Riders believes women have earned their place in the sport of motorcycle riding. When speaking of male motorcyclists, the members of the club say, \"They Made the Game. We Came to Play!\"\n\n<question>:\nCompared with the past, the present equipment makes riding more _ for women.\n\n<options>:\nA difficult\nB expensive\nC risky\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>:\nThe trouble with school is that you can't choose the people you get to see every day. If you're unlucky enough to be stuck with classmates who don't really \"get\" you, you've just got to try to make the best of it.\nBut that doesn't mean you need to \"fit in\", or at least in the way that people think. If you try to transform yourself into a clone of everyone else, it won't help you make friends. It'll just make you feel like a fake.\nYou also shouldn't shut down or refuse to be friends with everyone who doesn't like you. If you do that, you'll just make yourself miserable. Instead, you've got to work on being comfortable and confident with whom you are while ignoring all the haters. Keep on speaking up, asking questions and getting to know people better. If you send out positive energy, then people will generally send some back to you. A couple of them will stay the same, and you're allowed to forget about them.\nIf you feel like you're doing all that but still not getting anywhere, then don't give up. Just expand your circle. Get a part-time job at a cool-looking place, join an after-school art class or youth group--do whatever it takes to find a couple of like-minded people to connect with. Even if you don't find anyone right away, you'll still be getting some more social experiences under your belt, and that's always a good thing.\nA fun book called Uncool, by Erin Elisabeth Conley, has some tips for folks like you who want to stay positive at school while being true to your personality:\n*Throw caution to the wind.\n*Don't tolerate others' mistakes.\n*Have patience with people who are different from you.\n*Don't change just because someone else thinks you should.\n*Know that even though you may be a misfit, there's always some place where you will be welcomed in the world.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the author, what should you do if you meet people who don't appreciate you?\n\n<options>:\nA Just give up.\nB Ask someone else for help.\nC Show positive attitude toward them.\nD Try your best to fit in with them.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThe trouble with school is that you can't choose the people you get to see every day. If you're unlucky enough to be stuck with classmates who don't really \"get\" you, you've just got to try to make the best of it.\nBut that doesn't mean you need to \"fit in\", or at least in the way that people think. If you try to transform yourself into a clone of everyone else, it won't help you make friends. It'll just make you feel like a fake.\nYou also shouldn't shut down or refuse to be friends with everyone who doesn't like you. If you do that, you'll just make yourself miserable. Instead, you've got to work on being comfortable and confident with whom you are while ignoring all the haters. Keep on speaking up, asking questions and getting to know people better. If you send out positive energy, then people will generally send some back to you. A couple of them will stay the same, and you're allowed to forget about them.\nIf you feel like you're doing all that but still not getting anywhere, then don't give up. Just expand your circle. Get a part-time job at a cool-looking place, join an after-school art class or youth group--do whatever it takes to find a couple of like-minded people to connect with. Even if you don't find anyone right away, you'll still be getting some more social experiences under your belt, and that's always a good thing.\nA fun book called Uncool, by Erin Elisabeth Conley, has some tips for folks like you who want to stay positive at school while being true to your personality:\n*Throw caution to the wind.\n*Don't tolerate others' mistakes.\n*Have patience with people who are different from you.\n*Don't change just because someone else thinks you should.\n*Know that even though you may be a misfit, there's always some place where you will be welcomed in the world.\n\n<question>:\nThe author agrees that you should take part in more activities in order to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA get more chances of making friends\nB lay a better foundation for your future jobs\nC transform yourself into a clone.\nD make you feel like a fake.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThe trouble with school is that you can't choose the people you get to see every day. If you're unlucky enough to be stuck with classmates who don't really \"get\" you, you've just got to try to make the best of it.\nBut that doesn't mean you need to \"fit in\", or at least in the way that people think. If you try to transform yourself into a clone of everyone else, it won't help you make friends. It'll just make you feel like a fake.\nYou also shouldn't shut down or refuse to be friends with everyone who doesn't like you. If you do that, you'll just make yourself miserable. Instead, you've got to work on being comfortable and confident with whom you are while ignoring all the haters. Keep on speaking up, asking questions and getting to know people better. If you send out positive energy, then people will generally send some back to you. A couple of them will stay the same, and you're allowed to forget about them.\nIf you feel like you're doing all that but still not getting anywhere, then don't give up. Just expand your circle. Get a part-time job at a cool-looking place, join an after-school art class or youth group--do whatever it takes to find a couple of like-minded people to connect with. Even if you don't find anyone right away, you'll still be getting some more social experiences under your belt, and that's always a good thing.\nA fun book called Uncool, by Erin Elisabeth Conley, has some tips for folks like you who want to stay positive at school while being true to your personality:\n*Throw caution to the wind.\n*Don't tolerate others' mistakes.\n*Have patience with people who are different from you.\n*Don't change just because someone else thinks you should.\n*Know that even though you may be a misfit, there's always some place where you will be welcomed in the world.\n\n<question>:\nIn the book Uncool, Erin Elisabeth Conley thinks you should _ .\n\n<options>:\nA always be kind to your friends\nB keep your own personality\nC tolerate others' mistakes\nD help improve characters of others\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThe trouble with school is that you can't choose the people you get to see every day. If you're unlucky enough to be stuck with classmates who don't really \"get\" you, you've just got to try to make the best of it.\nBut that doesn't mean you need to \"fit in\", or at least in the way that people think. If you try to transform yourself into a clone of everyone else, it won't help you make friends. It'll just make you feel like a fake.\nYou also shouldn't shut down or refuse to be friends with everyone who doesn't like you. If you do that, you'll just make yourself miserable. Instead, you've got to work on being comfortable and confident with whom you are while ignoring all the haters. Keep on speaking up, asking questions and getting to know people better. If you send out positive energy, then people will generally send some back to you. A couple of them will stay the same, and you're allowed to forget about them.\nIf you feel like you're doing all that but still not getting anywhere, then don't give up. Just expand your circle. Get a part-time job at a cool-looking place, join an after-school art class or youth group--do whatever it takes to find a couple of like-minded people to connect with. Even if you don't find anyone right away, you'll still be getting some more social experiences under your belt, and that's always a good thing.\nA fun book called Uncool, by Erin Elisabeth Conley, has some tips for folks like you who want to stay positive at school while being true to your personality:\n*Throw caution to the wind.\n*Don't tolerate others' mistakes.\n*Have patience with people who are different from you.\n*Don't change just because someone else thinks you should.\n*Know that even though you may be a misfit, there's always some place where you will be welcomed in the world.\n\n<question>:\nThis passage was written mainly for _ .\n\n<options>:\nA doctors\nB scientists\nC students\nD Teachers\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nGrandma Moses is among the most famous twentieth-century painters of the United States,yet she did not start painting until she was in her late seventies.As she once said to herself:\" I would never sit back in a rocking chair,waiting for someone to help me.\" No one could have had a more productive old age.\nShe was born Anna Mary Robertson on a farm in New York State,one of five boys and five girls.At twelve she left home and was in domestic service until,at twenty-seven,she married Thomas Moses,the hired hand of one of her employers.They farmed most of their lives,first in Virginia and then in New York State,at Eagle Bridge.She had ten children,of whom five survived;her husband died in 1927.\nGrandma Moses painted a little as a child and made embroidery pictures as a hobby,but only changed to oils in old age because her hands had become too stiff to sew and she wanted to keep busy and pass the time.Her pictures were first sold at the local drugstore and at a market and were soon noticed by a businessman who bought everything she painted.Three of the pictures exhibited in the Museum of Modern Art,and in 1940 she had her first exhibition in New York.Between the 1930's and her death,she produced some 2,000 pictures:detailed and lively _ of the country life she had known for so long,with a wonderful sense of color and form.\"I think really hard till I think of something really pretty,and then I paint it\" she said.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage,Grandma Moses began to paint because she wanted to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA make herself beautiful\nB keep active\nC earn more money\nD become famous\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nGrandma Moses is among the most famous twentieth-century painters of the United States,yet she did not start painting until she was in her late seventies.As she once said to herself:\" I would never sit back in a rocking chair,waiting for someone to help me.\" No one could have had a more productive old age.\nShe was born Anna Mary Robertson on a farm in New York State,one of five boys and five girls.At twelve she left home and was in domestic service until,at twenty-seven,she married Thomas Moses,the hired hand of one of her employers.They farmed most of their lives,first in Virginia and then in New York State,at Eagle Bridge.She had ten children,of whom five survived;her husband died in 1927.\nGrandma Moses painted a little as a child and made embroidery pictures as a hobby,but only changed to oils in old age because her hands had become too stiff to sew and she wanted to keep busy and pass the time.Her pictures were first sold at the local drugstore and at a market and were soon noticed by a businessman who bought everything she painted.Three of the pictures exhibited in the Museum of Modern Art,and in 1940 she had her first exhibition in New York.Between the 1930's and her death,she produced some 2,000 pictures:detailed and lively _ of the country life she had known for so long,with a wonderful sense of color and form.\"I think really hard till I think of something really pretty,and then I paint it\" she said.\n\n<question>:\nGrandma Moses spent most of her life _ .\n\n<options>:\nA nursing\nB painting\nC embroidering\nD farming\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nGrandma Moses is among the most famous twentieth-century painters of the United States,yet she did not start painting until she was in her late seventies.As she once said to herself:\" I would never sit back in a rocking chair,waiting for someone to help me.\" No one could have had a more productive old age.\nShe was born Anna Mary Robertson on a farm in New York State,one of five boys and five girls.At twelve she left home and was in domestic service until,at twenty-seven,she married Thomas Moses,the hired hand of one of her employers.They farmed most of their lives,first in Virginia and then in New York State,at Eagle Bridge.She had ten children,of whom five survived;her husband died in 1927.\nGrandma Moses painted a little as a child and made embroidery pictures as a hobby,but only changed to oils in old age because her hands had become too stiff to sew and she wanted to keep busy and pass the time.Her pictures were first sold at the local drugstore and at a market and were soon noticed by a businessman who bought everything she painted.Three of the pictures exhibited in the Museum of Modern Art,and in 1940 she had her first exhibition in New York.Between the 1930's and her death,she produced some 2,000 pictures:detailed and lively _ of the country life she had known for so long,with a wonderful sense of color and form.\"I think really hard till I think of something really pretty,and then I paint it\" she said.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following would be the best title for the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Grandma Moses:Her Life and Pictures.\nB The Children of Grandma Moses.\nC Grandma Moses:Her Best Exhibition.\nD Grandma Moses and Other Older Artists.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 drink caffeine to stay awake. It has positive effects on me. I'm healthy, and there's nothing wrong with me,\" said Sarah Green, a freshman, who consumes many caffeine drinks to stay awake in completing the many tasks in her busy schedule.\nCaffeine is known to have many positive and negative consequences, and now that there might be an additional positive effect may have been discovered. A study suggests that a skin lotion containing caffeine, which is also found in green tea, may reduce the risk of skin cancer. Two lotion tests were conducted on hairless mice that were exposed to high levels of ultraviolet radiation . As a result, the lotion reduced the number of tumors each mouse developed.\nUnlike sunscreen , the new lotion is applied after exposure to the ultraviolet rays. Rays from the sun can cause genetic changes in the skin that can lead to skin cancer. Caffeine obstructs this action and causes the diseased cells to kill themselves.\n\"I know that caffeine has been found in certain drinks and it causes increased activity of the nervous system, and increased blood pressure on blood vessels . I don't know of any positive effects of caffeine,\" health teacher Montego Estes said.\nCaffeine, found commonly in tea, coffee and soft drinks, provides people with an increase in energy. Half of all American adults consume more than 300 milligrams of caffeine per day. Caffeine is addictive because it uses the same mechanisms as amphetamines , and cocaine and heroin to excite the brain.\n\"This new cream doesn't sound to me as though it would work,\" junior David Bobbit said, \"Caffeine seems to have more negative effects than positive ones.\"\nSkin cancer is the most common of all cancers in the US. About one million cases will be diagnosed in the country this year. There will be more than 88,000 new cases of melanoma , the disease's deadliest form of skin cancer.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the main idea of this passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Many Americans like Sarah Green enjoy drinking caffeine.\nB Hairless mice are not easily harmed by ultraviolet radiation.\nC Research shows caffeine may reduce the risk of skin cancer.\nD Americans suffer most from skin cancer among all cancers.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 drink caffeine to stay awake. It has positive effects on me. I'm healthy, and there's nothing wrong with me,\" said Sarah Green, a freshman, who consumes many caffeine drinks to stay awake in completing the many tasks in her busy schedule.\nCaffeine is known to have many positive and negative consequences, and now that there might be an additional positive effect may have been discovered. A study suggests that a skin lotion containing caffeine, which is also found in green tea, may reduce the risk of skin cancer. Two lotion tests were conducted on hairless mice that were exposed to high levels of ultraviolet radiation . As a result, the lotion reduced the number of tumors each mouse developed.\nUnlike sunscreen , the new lotion is applied after exposure to the ultraviolet rays. Rays from the sun can cause genetic changes in the skin that can lead to skin cancer. Caffeine obstructs this action and causes the diseased cells to kill themselves.\n\"I know that caffeine has been found in certain drinks and it causes increased activity of the nervous system, and increased blood pressure on blood vessels . I don't know of any positive effects of caffeine,\" health teacher Montego Estes said.\nCaffeine, found commonly in tea, coffee and soft drinks, provides people with an increase in energy. Half of all American adults consume more than 300 milligrams of caffeine per day. Caffeine is addictive because it uses the same mechanisms as amphetamines , and cocaine and heroin to excite the brain.\n\"This new cream doesn't sound to me as though it would work,\" junior David Bobbit said, \"Caffeine seems to have more negative effects than positive ones.\"\nSkin cancer is the most common of all cancers in the US. About one million cases will be diagnosed in the country this year. There will be more than 88,000 new cases of melanoma , the disease's deadliest form of skin cancer.\n\n<question>:\nIt can be inferred from this passage that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA Sarah Green knows caffeine can protect her from skin cancer\nB Exposure to ultraviolet rays is always blamed for skin cancer\nC Caffeine will be used in medicine to treat skin cancer patients soon\nD In a way, the study on caffeine is good news for many Americans\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nWASHINGTON--Laura Straub is a very worried woman. Her job is to find families for French teenagers who expect to live with American families in the summer.\nIt is not easy, even hopeless.\n\"We have many children left to place--40 out of 75,\" said Straub, who works for a Paris-based foreigner-exchange program started 50 years ago. Family life was more than accommodating . For one thing, more mothers stayed at home. But now, increasing numbers of women work outside the home. Exchange-student programs have struggled in recent years to sign up host families for the 30 000 teenagers who every year come from abroad to spend a school year in the United States, as well as the thousands more who take part in summer programs.\nSchool systems in many parts of the U.S., unhappy about accepting non-taxpaying students, have also strictly limited the number of exchange students they accepted. At the same time, the idea of hosting foreign students is becoming less _ .\nIn search for host families, who usually receive no pay, exchange programs are increasingly broadening their requests to include everyone from young couples to retirees.\n\"We are open to many different types of families,\" said Vickie Weiner, eastern area director for ASSE, a 25-year-old program that sends about 30 000 teenagers on school-year exchange programs worldwide.\nFor elderly people, exchange students \"keep us young--they really do\", said Jen Foster, who is hosting 16-year-old Nina Post from Denmark.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the text, why was it easier for Laura Straub to find American families for foreign students?\n\n<options>:\nA More mothers wasn't working outside and was able to afford to look after children .\nB American school systems were better than now.\nC Foreign students paid hosting families a lot of money.\nD The government was happy because it could gain tax.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nWASHINGTON--Laura Straub is a very worried woman. Her job is to find families for French teenagers who expect to live with American families in the summer.\nIt is not easy, even hopeless.\n\"We have many children left to place--40 out of 75,\" said Straub, who works for a Paris-based foreigner-exchange program started 50 years ago. Family life was more than accommodating . For one thing, more mothers stayed at home. But now, increasing numbers of women work outside the home. Exchange-student programs have struggled in recent years to sign up host families for the 30 000 teenagers who every year come from abroad to spend a school year in the United States, as well as the thousands more who take part in summer programs.\nSchool systems in many parts of the U.S., unhappy about accepting non-taxpaying students, have also strictly limited the number of exchange students they accepted. At the same time, the idea of hosting foreign students is becoming less _ .\nIn search for host families, who usually receive no pay, exchange programs are increasingly broadening their requests to include everyone from young couples to retirees.\n\"We are open to many different types of families,\" said Vickie Weiner, eastern area director for ASSE, a 25-year-old program that sends about 30 000 teenagers on school-year exchange programs worldwide.\nFor elderly people, exchange students \"keep us young--they really do\", said Jen Foster, who is hosting 16-year-old Nina Post from Denmark.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following statements is true according to the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA All the families can host foreign students.\nB Only young couples can host foreign students.\nC Only those who were retired can host foreign students.\nD Exchange programs are open to many different types of families including everyone from young couples to retirees.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nLondon is the capital of Britain. It is located in the southeast plain of England. The Thames River goes through this city.\nThe British have lived there for about 3,000 years. The Roman Empire intruded into Britannia Island in 54 BC. The Romans built the first wooden bridge over the Thames River.\nLondon is a world-famous cultural city. There are many famous cultural sites. It is one of the world's great tourist destinations. About eight million people visit London every year.\nThe largest museum is the British Museum, which was built in the 18th century. There are many ancient cultural relics of Britain and of other countries in the museum. The London Tower stands on the southeast of Tower Mountain. It was once a palace, and it is now an exhibition center. Westminster Hall is located on the west bank of the Thames River and was built in 750 AD. It is the largest Gothic building of the world and was a palace in the past, too.\nThe Clock Tower, which is about 97 meters high, is located northeast of the parliament. The famous \"Big Ben\" weighs about 21 tons and its big pendulum is about 305 kilograms. Hyde Park is one of the great parks in the world and it is in the west district of London. There is a free forum there and some people give speeches there every week. They can say almost anything, but they can't attack the Queen or support violent revolution.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following statements is WRONG?\n\n<options>:\nA London lies in the southeast plain of England.\nB The British first lived in London thousands of years ago.\nC People can enjoy a walk along the Thames River in London.\nD The Roman Empire intruded into Britannia Island over 2,100 years ago.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nNo quick change\nI would be the first to say that I am not materialistic. My friends regard me as a goody-goody . My parents say I am conservative and modest when it comes to clothes. I don't wear bikinis, and none of my skirts or shorts end above my knees. That is my choice.\nSo why, why did I decide to buy that skirt? My family and I were in Target, and there it was, waiting - a skirt specifically designed not to cover anything. It was light brown and looked like something one of those anime schoolgirls would wear.\nI checked my purse. The skirt cost $10. I had the money. I could buy it. I imagined walking into school and my pals' jaws dropping. Guys would ask me out, and I would be happy. I could buy it - no, I should buy it.\nI showed my mother. She was surprised but said it was my decision. My sister looked on jealously.\nI went into the dressing room to try it on. I was so sure that this skirt would change me, somehow make me not what I am but what I wished to be. I slid my jeans off and put it on.\nNow for the decisive moment. I looked in the mirror. There I was - a girl in a Superman T-shirt and sneakers who didn't know how to make friends with others.\nOf course, the skirt had not changed me. It fit me well; that wasn't the problem. It might make me look good in the eyes of today's world.\nBut it simply was not me. I am not a girl who wears cool clothes to fit in. My glasses fogged up as I started to cry.\nI took the thing off and went back into the comfort and safety of modesty.\nMy mom knocked on the door. \"Emily, are you okay?\"\nI wiped away my tears. \"I'm fine.\" I looked in the mirror again and saw a blond skinny girl with thick glasses and a ponytail . I saw myself.\n\n<question>:\nHow did the author think her friends would react to her new skirt?\n\n<options>:\nA They would be jealous when they saw how beautiful she looked.\nB They would think of her as a goody-goody.\nC They would start to copy her new style.\nD They would be amazed to see the big change in her.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nNo quick change\nI would be the first to say that I am not materialistic. My friends regard me as a goody-goody . My parents say I am conservative and modest when it comes to clothes. I don't wear bikinis, and none of my skirts or shorts end above my knees. That is my choice.\nSo why, why did I decide to buy that skirt? My family and I were in Target, and there it was, waiting - a skirt specifically designed not to cover anything. It was light brown and looked like something one of those anime schoolgirls would wear.\nI checked my purse. The skirt cost $10. I had the money. I could buy it. I imagined walking into school and my pals' jaws dropping. Guys would ask me out, and I would be happy. I could buy it - no, I should buy it.\nI showed my mother. She was surprised but said it was my decision. My sister looked on jealously.\nI went into the dressing room to try it on. I was so sure that this skirt would change me, somehow make me not what I am but what I wished to be. I slid my jeans off and put it on.\nNow for the decisive moment. I looked in the mirror. There I was - a girl in a Superman T-shirt and sneakers who didn't know how to make friends with others.\nOf course, the skirt had not changed me. It fit me well; that wasn't the problem. It might make me look good in the eyes of today's world.\nBut it simply was not me. I am not a girl who wears cool clothes to fit in. My glasses fogged up as I started to cry.\nI took the thing off and went back into the comfort and safety of modesty.\nMy mom knocked on the door. \"Emily, are you okay?\"\nI wiped away my tears. \"I'm fine.\" I looked in the mirror again and saw a blond skinny girl with thick glasses and a ponytail . I saw myself.\n\n<question>:\nWhy did the author cry when she put on the new skirt?\n\n<options>:\nA The skirt didn't fit her well. ks5u\nB She was horrified at how easily she changed.\nC She was disappointed that she lost her own style in the new skirt.\nD She didn't like the feeling of wearing the new skirt.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nNo quick change\nI would be the first to say that I am not materialistic. My friends regard me as a goody-goody . My parents say I am conservative and modest when it comes to clothes. I don't wear bikinis, and none of my skirts or shorts end above my knees. That is my choice.\nSo why, why did I decide to buy that skirt? My family and I were in Target, and there it was, waiting - a skirt specifically designed not to cover anything. It was light brown and looked like something one of those anime schoolgirls would wear.\nI checked my purse. The skirt cost $10. I had the money. I could buy it. I imagined walking into school and my pals' jaws dropping. Guys would ask me out, and I would be happy. I could buy it - no, I should buy it.\nI showed my mother. She was surprised but said it was my decision. My sister looked on jealously.\nI went into the dressing room to try it on. I was so sure that this skirt would change me, somehow make me not what I am but what I wished to be. I slid my jeans off and put it on.\nNow for the decisive moment. I looked in the mirror. There I was - a girl in a Superman T-shirt and sneakers who didn't know how to make friends with others.\nOf course, the skirt had not changed me. It fit me well; that wasn't the problem. It might make me look good in the eyes of today's world.\nBut it simply was not me. I am not a girl who wears cool clothes to fit in. My glasses fogged up as I started to cry.\nI took the thing off and went back into the comfort and safety of modesty.\nMy mom knocked on the door. \"Emily, are you okay?\"\nI wiped away my tears. \"I'm fine.\" I looked in the mirror again and saw a blond skinny girl with thick glasses and a ponytail . I saw myself.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following statements about the skirt is TRUE?\n\n<options>:\nA The author thought the skirt would make her look cool in the eyes of others.\nB It was just like the skirts in American TV dramas.\nC The skirt made the author look like Superman.\nD The author had no problem fitting in at school when she wore the skirt.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nNo quick change\nI would be the first to say that I am not materialistic. My friends regard me as a goody-goody . My parents say I am conservative and modest when it comes to clothes. I don't wear bikinis, and none of my skirts or shorts end above my knees. That is my choice.\nSo why, why did I decide to buy that skirt? My family and I were in Target, and there it was, waiting - a skirt specifically designed not to cover anything. It was light brown and looked like something one of those anime schoolgirls would wear.\nI checked my purse. The skirt cost $10. I had the money. I could buy it. I imagined walking into school and my pals' jaws dropping. Guys would ask me out, and I would be happy. I could buy it - no, I should buy it.\nI showed my mother. She was surprised but said it was my decision. My sister looked on jealously.\nI went into the dressing room to try it on. I was so sure that this skirt would change me, somehow make me not what I am but what I wished to be. I slid my jeans off and put it on.\nNow for the decisive moment. I looked in the mirror. There I was - a girl in a Superman T-shirt and sneakers who didn't know how to make friends with others.\nOf course, the skirt had not changed me. It fit me well; that wasn't the problem. It might make me look good in the eyes of today's world.\nBut it simply was not me. I am not a girl who wears cool clothes to fit in. My glasses fogged up as I started to cry.\nI took the thing off and went back into the comfort and safety of modesty.\nMy mom knocked on the door. \"Emily, are you okay?\"\nI wiped away my tears. \"I'm fine.\" I looked in the mirror again and saw a blond skinny girl with thick glasses and a ponytail . I saw myself.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the main point of the article?\n\n<options>:\nA It's better for girls to wear conservative clothes.\nB You need to change your style from time to time.\nC It's important to be yourself.\nD Others' opinions don't matter 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>:\nMany a young person tells me he wants to be a writer. I always encourage such people, but I also explain that there's a big difference between \"being a writer\" and writing. In most cases these people are dreaming of wealth and fame, not the long hours alone as a typewriter. \"You've got to want to write,\" I say to them, \"not want to be a writer.\"\nThe reality is that writing is a lonely, private and poor-paying affair. For every writer kissed by fortune there are thousands more whose wish is never rewarded. When I left a 20-year career in the U.S, Coast Guard to become a freelance writer , I had no hope at all. What I did have was a friend who found me my room in a New York apartment building. It didn't even matter that it was cold and had no bathroom. I immediately bought a used typewriter and felt like a real writer.\nAfter a year or so, however, I still hadn't got a break and began to doubt myself. It was so hard to sell a story that barely made enough to eat. But I knew I wanted to write. I had dreamed about it for years. I wasn't going to be one of those _ ? I would keep putting my dream to the test even though it meant living with uncertainty and fear of failure. This is the shadow land of hope, and anyone with a dream must learn to live there.\n\n<question>:\nThe writer wrote the passage to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA warn young people of the hardships that a successful writer has to experience\nB advise young people to give up their ideas of becoming a professional writer\nC show young people it's unrealistic for a writer to dream of wealth and fame\nD encourage young people to gain a writing career\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMany a young person tells me he wants to be a writer. I always encourage such people, but I also explain that there's a big difference between \"being a writer\" and writing. In most cases these people are dreaming of wealth and fame, not the long hours alone as a typewriter. \"You've got to want to write,\" I say to them, \"not want to be a writer.\"\nThe reality is that writing is a lonely, private and poor-paying affair. For every writer kissed by fortune there are thousands more whose wish is never rewarded. When I left a 20-year career in the U.S, Coast Guard to become a freelance writer , I had no hope at all. What I did have was a friend who found me my room in a New York apartment building. It didn't even matter that it was cold and had no bathroom. I immediately bought a used typewriter and felt like a real writer.\nAfter a year or so, however, I still hadn't got a break and began to doubt myself. It was so hard to sell a story that barely made enough to eat. But I knew I wanted to write. I had dreamed about it for years. I wasn't going to be one of those _ ? I would keep putting my dream to the test even though it meant living with uncertainty and fear of failure. This is the shadow land of hope, and anyone with a dream must learn to live there.\n\n<question>:\nWhat can be concluded from the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Real writers often find their works interesting and rewarding.\nB A writer's success depends on luck rather than on effort.\nC Famous writers usually live in poverty and loneliness.\nD The chances for a writer to become successful are small.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMany a young person tells me he wants to be a writer. I always encourage such people, but I also explain that there's a big difference between \"being a writer\" and writing. In most cases these people are dreaming of wealth and fame, not the long hours alone as a typewriter. \"You've got to want to write,\" I say to them, \"not want to be a writer.\"\nThe reality is that writing is a lonely, private and poor-paying affair. For every writer kissed by fortune there are thousands more whose wish is never rewarded. When I left a 20-year career in the U.S, Coast Guard to become a freelance writer , I had no hope at all. What I did have was a friend who found me my room in a New York apartment building. It didn't even matter that it was cold and had no bathroom. I immediately bought a used typewriter and felt like a real writer.\nAfter a year or so, however, I still hadn't got a break and began to doubt myself. It was so hard to sell a story that barely made enough to eat. But I knew I wanted to write. I had dreamed about it for years. I wasn't going to be one of those _ ? I would keep putting my dream to the test even though it meant living with uncertainty and fear of failure. This is the shadow land of hope, and anyone with a dream must learn to live there.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the best title of the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA how to be a writer\nB how to earn fame\nC how to write well\nD how to keep dreaming\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 growing number of college students are applying to take entry tests for medical and dental schools among increasing graduate unemployment in Korea.\n\"I've decided to apply for the test to enter a medical college to become a doctor, changing from my original plan to prepare for a lawyer qualification exam in order to get a more stable job in the future,\" said a 24-year-old college graduate, Lee, who majored in business administration during his undergraduate schooling.\nThe new medical and dental school system is getting popularity, attracting an increasing number of students every year since its appearance in 2004, as it is open to all college graduates regardless of their previous majors.\nThe Education Development introduced the new medical and dental education system, in which college students with bachelor's degrees are allowed to study medicine or dentistry by taking the Medical Education Test (MET) and Dental Education Test (DET).\nTen medical schools and six dental colleges that have used the new system have received 4,377 applications for the entrance exams.\nApplicants are getting younger compared with those in their 20s representing 76.9 percent of the total. The tests might be easier for students with biology and chemistry majors, but graduates from other majors are also applying for the tests.\nUnder the existing medical and dental education system, students should take a two-year premedical course followed by a four-year medical course.\nStudents graduating under the new medical or dental education system are given master's degrees, while those graduates who studied under the previous system have bachelor's degrees.\n\n<question>:\nWhy do more and more Korean students apply for medical schools?\n\n<options>:\nA Because doctors are highly respected in Korea.\nB Because they want to get a more stable job.\nC Because medicine is easier to learn than other subjects.\nD Because the medical education system is reasonable.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 growing number of college students are applying to take entry tests for medical and dental schools among increasing graduate unemployment in Korea.\n\"I've decided to apply for the test to enter a medical college to become a doctor, changing from my original plan to prepare for a lawyer qualification exam in order to get a more stable job in the future,\" said a 24-year-old college graduate, Lee, who majored in business administration during his undergraduate schooling.\nThe new medical and dental school system is getting popularity, attracting an increasing number of students every year since its appearance in 2004, as it is open to all college graduates regardless of their previous majors.\nThe Education Development introduced the new medical and dental education system, in which college students with bachelor's degrees are allowed to study medicine or dentistry by taking the Medical Education Test (MET) and Dental Education Test (DET).\nTen medical schools and six dental colleges that have used the new system have received 4,377 applications for the entrance exams.\nApplicants are getting younger compared with those in their 20s representing 76.9 percent of the total. The tests might be easier for students with biology and chemistry majors, but graduates from other majors are also applying for the tests.\nUnder the existing medical and dental education system, students should take a two-year premedical course followed by a four-year medical course.\nStudents graduating under the new medical or dental education system are given master's degrees, while those graduates who studied under the previous system have bachelor's degrees.\n\n<question>:\nStudents in the old system may spend _ years at college to get bachelor's degrees.\n\n<options>:\nA two\nB four\nC six\nD seven\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 growing number of college students are applying to take entry tests for medical and dental schools among increasing graduate unemployment in Korea.\n\"I've decided to apply for the test to enter a medical college to become a doctor, changing from my original plan to prepare for a lawyer qualification exam in order to get a more stable job in the future,\" said a 24-year-old college graduate, Lee, who majored in business administration during his undergraduate schooling.\nThe new medical and dental school system is getting popularity, attracting an increasing number of students every year since its appearance in 2004, as it is open to all college graduates regardless of their previous majors.\nThe Education Development introduced the new medical and dental education system, in which college students with bachelor's degrees are allowed to study medicine or dentistry by taking the Medical Education Test (MET) and Dental Education Test (DET).\nTen medical schools and six dental colleges that have used the new system have received 4,377 applications for the entrance exams.\nApplicants are getting younger compared with those in their 20s representing 76.9 percent of the total. The tests might be easier for students with biology and chemistry majors, but graduates from other majors are also applying for the tests.\nUnder the existing medical and dental education system, students should take a two-year premedical course followed by a four-year medical course.\nStudents graduating under the new medical or dental education system are given master's degrees, while those graduates who studied under the previous system have bachelor's degrees.\n\n<question>:\nWe can learn from the passage that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA it takes a longer time to get the master's degree in the old system\nB students may find it a lot easier to get a bachelor's degree in medicine\nC graduates from other majors like history are not allowed to apply for those schools\nD the new system are not so popular as expected because of its high unemployment\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 growing number of college students are applying to take entry tests for medical and dental schools among increasing graduate unemployment in Korea.\n\"I've decided to apply for the test to enter a medical college to become a doctor, changing from my original plan to prepare for a lawyer qualification exam in order to get a more stable job in the future,\" said a 24-year-old college graduate, Lee, who majored in business administration during his undergraduate schooling.\nThe new medical and dental school system is getting popularity, attracting an increasing number of students every year since its appearance in 2004, as it is open to all college graduates regardless of their previous majors.\nThe Education Development introduced the new medical and dental education system, in which college students with bachelor's degrees are allowed to study medicine or dentistry by taking the Medical Education Test (MET) and Dental Education Test (DET).\nTen medical schools and six dental colleges that have used the new system have received 4,377 applications for the entrance exams.\nApplicants are getting younger compared with those in their 20s representing 76.9 percent of the total. The tests might be easier for students with biology and chemistry majors, but graduates from other majors are also applying for the tests.\nUnder the existing medical and dental education system, students should take a two-year premedical course followed by a four-year medical course.\nStudents graduating under the new medical or dental education system are given master's degrees, while those graduates who studied under the previous system have bachelor's degrees.\n\n<question>:\nWhat would be the best title for the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA New Medical and Dental School System Is Carried Out in Korea\nB Korean College Students Have a New Job Choice\nC Korean College Students Rush to Medical and Dental Schools\nD Doctors Are Becoming Popular in Korea\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nPrimary teachers are responsible for guiding children through the formation of many important life skills, and also watching over their students' social development. Primary teachers come into contact with about 30 students every day, and teach them a variety of subjects. Many hours are spent before and after class on planning, preparation and correction. One should be a very patient, caring, yet firm person to be able to deal with the demands of children in the four to twelve-year-old age group.\nSecondary teachers teach specific subjects to various groups of students. Just like primary teachers, they spend an amount of time planning and preparing lessons and correcting homework--their duties are not restricted to face-to-face teaching. Dealing with twelve to eighteen-year-olds requires a wide range of skills.\nIf you become a primary teacher, you will need to decided whether to be a \"generalist \", teaching a wide range of subjects, or a \"specialist\", teaching only one or two. Most primary teachers are specialists. Generalist teachers spend the greatest part of their day with one class, which means that they spend more time with the same children. Specialist teachers have more time away from their students. It is therefore very important for generalist teachers to develop a strong working relationship with their students.\nThe unique rapport you can develop with a particular set of students is one of teaching's greatest pleasures. However, the disadvantage of primary teaching is that if you have a difficult student, you will be forced to deal with him or her, all day, every day, throughout the school year. Teachers need to work ot strategies to get themselves and their students through such difficulties.\nPrimary teachers today are generally four-year trained. They usually do a three or four-year under-graduate degree, and if this degree does not include teacher training, they will have to undertake postgraduate study in education as well.\n\n<question>:\nAfter class primary teachers usually_.\n\n<options>:\nA come into contact with students\nB teach students a variety of subjects\nC deal with the demands of children\nD make planning, preparation and correction\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nPrimary teachers are responsible for guiding children through the formation of many important life skills, and also watching over their students' social development. Primary teachers come into contact with about 30 students every day, and teach them a variety of subjects. Many hours are spent before and after class on planning, preparation and correction. One should be a very patient, caring, yet firm person to be able to deal with the demands of children in the four to twelve-year-old age group.\nSecondary teachers teach specific subjects to various groups of students. Just like primary teachers, they spend an amount of time planning and preparing lessons and correcting homework--their duties are not restricted to face-to-face teaching. Dealing with twelve to eighteen-year-olds requires a wide range of skills.\nIf you become a primary teacher, you will need to decided whether to be a \"generalist \", teaching a wide range of subjects, or a \"specialist\", teaching only one or two. Most primary teachers are specialists. Generalist teachers spend the greatest part of their day with one class, which means that they spend more time with the same children. Specialist teachers have more time away from their students. It is therefore very important for generalist teachers to develop a strong working relationship with their students.\nThe unique rapport you can develop with a particular set of students is one of teaching's greatest pleasures. However, the disadvantage of primary teaching is that if you have a difficult student, you will be forced to deal with him or her, all day, every day, throughout the school year. Teachers need to work ot strategies to get themselves and their students through such difficulties.\nPrimary teachers today are generally four-year trained. They usually do a three or four-year under-graduate degree, and if this degree does not include teacher training, they will have to undertake postgraduate study in education as well.\n\n<question>:\nWe can learn from this passage that_.\n\n<options>:\nA a primary teacher needs a wide range of skills\nB the disadvantage of primary teaching is having difficult students\nC teacher training is not important for a primary teacher\nD secondary teachers mainly teach children two subjects\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nPrimary teachers are responsible for guiding children through the formation of many important life skills, and also watching over their students' social development. Primary teachers come into contact with about 30 students every day, and teach them a variety of subjects. Many hours are spent before and after class on planning, preparation and correction. One should be a very patient, caring, yet firm person to be able to deal with the demands of children in the four to twelve-year-old age group.\nSecondary teachers teach specific subjects to various groups of students. Just like primary teachers, they spend an amount of time planning and preparing lessons and correcting homework--their duties are not restricted to face-to-face teaching. Dealing with twelve to eighteen-year-olds requires a wide range of skills.\nIf you become a primary teacher, you will need to decided whether to be a \"generalist \", teaching a wide range of subjects, or a \"specialist\", teaching only one or two. Most primary teachers are specialists. Generalist teachers spend the greatest part of their day with one class, which means that they spend more time with the same children. Specialist teachers have more time away from their students. It is therefore very important for generalist teachers to develop a strong working relationship with their students.\nThe unique rapport you can develop with a particular set of students is one of teaching's greatest pleasures. However, the disadvantage of primary teaching is that if you have a difficult student, you will be forced to deal with him or her, all day, every day, throughout the school year. Teachers need to work ot strategies to get themselves and their students through such difficulties.\nPrimary teachers today are generally four-year trained. They usually do a three or four-year under-graduate degree, and if this degree does not include teacher training, they will have to undertake postgraduate study in education as well.\n\n<question>:\nThe author writes the article in order to_.\n\n<options>:\nA tell teachers how primary teachers guide students\nB tell teachers what you should do as a primary teacher\nC let readers know more about primary teachers\nD let readers know how to be a primary 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>:\nOver a period of time, many habitats change with respect to the types of plants and animals that live there. This change is known as succession.\nSuccession occurs because plants and animals cause a change in the environment in which they live. The first weeds and grasses that appear on a bare field, for example, change the environment by shielding the soil from direct sunlight. As these plants spread, the ground becomes cooler and more moist than it was originally. Thus, the environment at the ground surface has been changed. The new surface conditions favor the sprouting of shrubs. As shrubs grow, they kill the grasses by preventing light from reaching them and also enhance the soil. Pine seedlings soon take hold and as they grow, they in turn shade out the shrubs. They are not able to shade out oak and hickory seedlings, however, that have found the forest floor suitable. These seedlings grew into large trees that eventually shade out the pines.\n\n<question>:\nThe best title of this passage is _ .\n\n<options>:\nA The Importance of Weeds and Grasses\nB The Success of Oak and Hickory\nC How Environmental Habitats Change\nD Animal and Plant Habitats\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nOver a period of time, many habitats change with respect to the types of plants and animals that live there. This change is known as succession.\nSuccession occurs because plants and animals cause a change in the environment in which they live. The first weeds and grasses that appear on a bare field, for example, change the environment by shielding the soil from direct sunlight. As these plants spread, the ground becomes cooler and more moist than it was originally. Thus, the environment at the ground surface has been changed. The new surface conditions favor the sprouting of shrubs. As shrubs grow, they kill the grasses by preventing light from reaching them and also enhance the soil. Pine seedlings soon take hold and as they grow, they in turn shade out the shrubs. They are not able to shade out oak and hickory seedlings, however, that have found the forest floor suitable. These seedlings grew into large trees that eventually shade out the pines.\n\n<question>:\nIt can be inferred from the passage that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA oak and hickory trees grow taller than pines\nB weeds and grasses prefer cold climate\nC pines and grasses can exist together\nD birds encourage the growth of shrubs\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nOver a period of time, many habitats change with respect to the types of plants and animals that live there. This change is known as succession.\nSuccession occurs because plants and animals cause a change in the environment in which they live. The first weeds and grasses that appear on a bare field, for example, change the environment by shielding the soil from direct sunlight. As these plants spread, the ground becomes cooler and more moist than it was originally. Thus, the environment at the ground surface has been changed. The new surface conditions favor the sprouting of shrubs. As shrubs grow, they kill the grasses by preventing light from reaching them and also enhance the soil. Pine seedlings soon take hold and as they grow, they in turn shade out the shrubs. They are not able to shade out oak and hickory seedlings, however, that have found the forest floor suitable. These seedlings grew into large trees that eventually shade out the pines.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is a stage of succession as described in the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA A forest cut down to build an airport.\nB A flood washing away a crop of wheat\nC Wild flowers growing in an unused parking lot\nD Animals being tamed by 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>:\nWelcome you aboard the Finnair Flight and we will do our best to make your trip comfortable and enjoyable.\n For your safety and convenience\n To begin the trip,we would like to draw your attention to some safety-related details.These are also explained on the instruction card in the seat pocket in front of you.Seat belts must remain while the\"Fasten seatbelts\"sign is on.It is advisable to keep them fastened at all times while seated.All flights are no smoking.The use of mobile telephones is now allowed when the airplane is on the ground and the\"Fasten seatbelts\"sign is turned off.During the flight the use of CD and DVD players is now allowed.\nFor your entertainment\n To help you enjoy your trip,we provide a range of newspapers on international flights.On our MD-11 and Boeing aircraft,we are also pleased to provide music and video programmes.On Airbus A321/320/319,aircraft route maps and short videos are shown.Details of entertainment programmes available on MD-11 aircraft are shown on the separate\"on the Air\"brochure located in your seat pocket.\n For your children\n Special reading material is provided for children and on longer flights there are also audio and video programs for them.On long-distance flights,first-time flyers between the ages of 2 and 15 can join our Finnair Junior Plus Club.\n Meals and drinks\nDuring most flights we serve you a tasty meal with drinks to accompany it, Beer,wine and other drinks are served free of charge.Coffee,tea and juice are served free of charge on all domestic flights of over 35 minutes.On domestic flights leaving before nine and on all flights to northern Finland,a snack is served.\n We value your opinion\n In this magazine you'11 find a special form for your comments about our service.Kindly return the form to our crew or Finnair office.It will be forwarded directly to the appropriate department.You can also fax it(+358-(0)89819-7729)or send your comments by email to _ .Our crew is pleased to answer your questions during the flight whenever possible.\n\n<question>:\nIf you find the\"Fasten seatbelts\"sign is off,you _ .\n\n<options>:\nA must kethe seatbelt fastened\nB cail use your mobile phone\nC are still on the ground\nD can use the CD or DVD players\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nWelcome you aboard the Finnair Flight and we will do our best to make your trip comfortable and enjoyable.\n For your safety and convenience\n To begin the trip,we would like to draw your attention to some safety-related details.These are also explained on the instruction card in the seat pocket in front of you.Seat belts must remain while the\"Fasten seatbelts\"sign is on.It is advisable to keep them fastened at all times while seated.All flights are no smoking.The use of mobile telephones is now allowed when the airplane is on the ground and the\"Fasten seatbelts\"sign is turned off.During the flight the use of CD and DVD players is now allowed.\nFor your entertainment\n To help you enjoy your trip,we provide a range of newspapers on international flights.On our MD-11 and Boeing aircraft,we are also pleased to provide music and video programmes.On Airbus A321/320/319,aircraft route maps and short videos are shown.Details of entertainment programmes available on MD-11 aircraft are shown on the separate\"on the Air\"brochure located in your seat pocket.\n For your children\n Special reading material is provided for children and on longer flights there are also audio and video programs for them.On long-distance flights,first-time flyers between the ages of 2 and 15 can join our Finnair Junior Plus Club.\n Meals and drinks\nDuring most flights we serve you a tasty meal with drinks to accompany it, Beer,wine and other drinks are served free of charge.Coffee,tea and juice are served free of charge on all domestic flights of over 35 minutes.On domestic flights leaving before nine and on all flights to northern Finland,a snack is served.\n We value your opinion\n In this magazine you'11 find a special form for your comments about our service.Kindly return the form to our crew or Finnair office.It will be forwarded directly to the appropriate department.You can also fax it(+358-(0)89819-7729)or send your comments by email to _ .Our crew is pleased to answer your questions during the flight whenever possible.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following statement is NOT true?\n\n<options>:\nA During the flight you'd better keep your seat belt fastened all the time.\nB When taking Airbus A321/320/319,you may know where you are through an aircraft route map.\nC During the flight you may listen to music or watch video.\nD You may have some coffee or tea or juice for free on any flights.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nWelcome you aboard the Finnair Flight and we will do our best to make your trip comfortable and enjoyable.\n For your safety and convenience\n To begin the trip,we would like to draw your attention to some safety-related details.These are also explained on the instruction card in the seat pocket in front of you.Seat belts must remain while the\"Fasten seatbelts\"sign is on.It is advisable to keep them fastened at all times while seated.All flights are no smoking.The use of mobile telephones is now allowed when the airplane is on the ground and the\"Fasten seatbelts\"sign is turned off.During the flight the use of CD and DVD players is now allowed.\nFor your entertainment\n To help you enjoy your trip,we provide a range of newspapers on international flights.On our MD-11 and Boeing aircraft,we are also pleased to provide music and video programmes.On Airbus A321/320/319,aircraft route maps and short videos are shown.Details of entertainment programmes available on MD-11 aircraft are shown on the separate\"on the Air\"brochure located in your seat pocket.\n For your children\n Special reading material is provided for children and on longer flights there are also audio and video programs for them.On long-distance flights,first-time flyers between the ages of 2 and 15 can join our Finnair Junior Plus Club.\n Meals and drinks\nDuring most flights we serve you a tasty meal with drinks to accompany it, Beer,wine and other drinks are served free of charge.Coffee,tea and juice are served free of charge on all domestic flights of over 35 minutes.On domestic flights leaving before nine and on all flights to northern Finland,a snack is served.\n We value your opinion\n In this magazine you'11 find a special form for your comments about our service.Kindly return the form to our crew or Finnair office.It will be forwarded directly to the appropriate department.You can also fax it(+358-(0)89819-7729)or send your comments by email to _ .Our crew is pleased to answer your questions during the flight whenever possible.\n\n<question>:\nThe purpose of the passage is to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA teach the passengers how to use the seat belts\nB tell the passengers what kind of entertainment they can enjoy during their flight\nC encourage the passengers to give comments on the service\nD introduce the service of the Finnair\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nWelcome you aboard the Finnair Flight and we will do our best to make your trip comfortable and enjoyable.\n For your safety and convenience\n To begin the trip,we would like to draw your attention to some safety-related details.These are also explained on the instruction card in the seat pocket in front of you.Seat belts must remain while the\"Fasten seatbelts\"sign is on.It is advisable to keep them fastened at all times while seated.All flights are no smoking.The use of mobile telephones is now allowed when the airplane is on the ground and the\"Fasten seatbelts\"sign is turned off.During the flight the use of CD and DVD players is now allowed.\nFor your entertainment\n To help you enjoy your trip,we provide a range of newspapers on international flights.On our MD-11 and Boeing aircraft,we are also pleased to provide music and video programmes.On Airbus A321/320/319,aircraft route maps and short videos are shown.Details of entertainment programmes available on MD-11 aircraft are shown on the separate\"on the Air\"brochure located in your seat pocket.\n For your children\n Special reading material is provided for children and on longer flights there are also audio and video programs for them.On long-distance flights,first-time flyers between the ages of 2 and 15 can join our Finnair Junior Plus Club.\n Meals and drinks\nDuring most flights we serve you a tasty meal with drinks to accompany it, Beer,wine and other drinks are served free of charge.Coffee,tea and juice are served free of charge on all domestic flights of over 35 minutes.On domestic flights leaving before nine and on all flights to northern Finland,a snack is served.\n We value your opinion\n In this magazine you'11 find a special form for your comments about our service.Kindly return the form to our crew or Finnair office.It will be forwarded directly to the appropriate department.You can also fax it(+358-(0)89819-7729)or send your comments by email to _ .Our crew is pleased to answer your questions during the flight whenever possible.\n\n<question>:\nWho can join the Finnair Junior Plus Club?\n\n<options>:\nA The children between the age of 2 and 15 who take planes for the first time.\nB Those who take planes for the first time,\nC The children who like flying.\nD Anybody who offers to give their comments.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nChinese people are now living happier and longer than before. According to the latest study, the number of people over 60 years old is 130 million, making up 10 percent of the whole population, and increases at a rate of 3 percent per year. This marks that China has stepped into the aged society. It is the Chinese tradition to respect, love, support, and help old people, and the aging problem has received more and more attention from the society.\n China has built the system to protect and serve old people's legal rights and interests, gradually developed social insurance, public health services and social welfare projects for old people, and also applied the minimum living standard protection system for the aged who are unable to work and receive no supports. Now, China is bringing the aging problem into the work of sustainable development according to China's conditions, to build and develop a social security system for old people, set up a system combined with the state, collectives and families to solve the problem of \"the elderly should be provided for\". The life of China's old people is more color1ful along with the fast and sound economic development of the country.\n Old people in today's China who don't have to consider their food and clothing hope to live more color1fully. The happy psychology of the aged makes them _ knowledge. Strong and healthy old people can be seen everywhere of the country. They learn new knowledge, surf the Internet, practice handwriting and drawing, and take part in fashion shows, exercises and entertainments. Their active and sound living attitude encourages the youth around and they are in fact an important role in ensuring a stable and peaceful society.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is NOTthe author's idea?\n\n<options>:\nA China has entered an aged society.\nB All people in the society should care for the old.\nC Old people's active living ways have a good effect on the young.\nD The society hasn't done enough for old 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>:\nChinese people are now living happier and longer than before. According to the latest study, the number of people over 60 years old is 130 million, making up 10 percent of the whole population, and increases at a rate of 3 percent per year. This marks that China has stepped into the aged society. It is the Chinese tradition to respect, love, support, and help old people, and the aging problem has received more and more attention from the society.\n China has built the system to protect and serve old people's legal rights and interests, gradually developed social insurance, public health services and social welfare projects for old people, and also applied the minimum living standard protection system for the aged who are unable to work and receive no supports. Now, China is bringing the aging problem into the work of sustainable development according to China's conditions, to build and develop a social security system for old people, set up a system combined with the state, collectives and families to solve the problem of \"the elderly should be provided for\". The life of China's old people is more color1ful along with the fast and sound economic development of the country.\n Old people in today's China who don't have to consider their food and clothing hope to live more color1fully. The happy psychology of the aged makes them _ knowledge. Strong and healthy old people can be seen everywhere of the country. They learn new knowledge, surf the Internet, practice handwriting and drawing, and take part in fashion shows, exercises and entertainments. Their active and sound living attitude encourages the youth around and they are in fact an important role in ensuring a stable and peaceful society.\n\n<question>:\nWhat would be the best title for the passage? ks5u\n\n<options>:\nA How to respect old people\nB Old people's life in China\nC Old people's problem\nD Old people's wishes\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nChinese people are now living happier and longer than before. According to the latest study, the number of people over 60 years old is 130 million, making up 10 percent of the whole population, and increases at a rate of 3 percent per year. This marks that China has stepped into the aged society. It is the Chinese tradition to respect, love, support, and help old people, and the aging problem has received more and more attention from the society.\n China has built the system to protect and serve old people's legal rights and interests, gradually developed social insurance, public health services and social welfare projects for old people, and also applied the minimum living standard protection system for the aged who are unable to work and receive no supports. Now, China is bringing the aging problem into the work of sustainable development according to China's conditions, to build and develop a social security system for old people, set up a system combined with the state, collectives and families to solve the problem of \"the elderly should be provided for\". The life of China's old people is more color1ful along with the fast and sound economic development of the country.\n Old people in today's China who don't have to consider their food and clothing hope to live more color1fully. The happy psychology of the aged makes them _ knowledge. Strong and healthy old people can be seen everywhere of the country. They learn new knowledge, surf the Internet, practice handwriting and drawing, and take part in fashion shows, exercises and entertainments. Their active and sound living attitude encourages the youth around and they are in fact an important role in ensuring a stable and peaceful society.\n\n<question>:\nFrom the passage we can know that the author is _ about the aging problem in China.\n\n<options>:\nA disappointed\nB hopeful\nC worried\nD doubtful\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIf your cellphone suddenly stops working, don't blame the service provider.The malfunction might well have been caused by something bigger -- a solar storm.Experts expect that Earth will see more solar activity in the near future.The malfunction of electronic devices will just one of the effects.\nSunspots serve as an indicator of the sun's activity.For the past two years, sunspots have mostly been missing.Their absence, the most prolonged in nearly 100 years, has taken even seasoned sun watchers by surprise.\nWhen the number of sunspots drops at the end of each 11-year cycle, solar storms die down and all become much calmer. This \"solar minimum\" doesn't last long. Within a year, sunspots and solar storms begin to build toward a new crescendo, the next solar maximum.\nWhat's special about this latest cycle is that the sun is having trouble starting the next solar cycle. The sun began to calm down in late 2007, so no one expected many sunspots in 2008. They should return in 2010. Scientists have predicted that the next solar cycle could be the most active on record: more sunspots and more solar storms. However, sunspots are mostly missing now.\nSince the earth is in close contact with the sun, strong solar activities can bring trouble to our life. People of the 21st century rely on high-tech systems for the basics of daily life. Air travel and radio communications can be affected by strong solar activities. A big solar storm could cause 20 times more economic damage than Hurricane Katrina.\nWhat the sun will do next is beyond our ability to predict. Most astronomers think that the solar cycle will go on but at low level. However, there is also evidence that the sun is losing its ability to produce sunspots. By 2015, they could be gone altogether.\n\n<question>:\nWe can infer that in the past two years_.\n\n<options>:\nA solar activities have brought much trouble to our life\nB the number of sunspots has increased to a large extent\nC the solar minimum took the place of the solar maximum\nD our cellphones have seldom been interrupted by the solar storm\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nDCU*LS is the English Language Training Center of Dublin City University. Our courses are designed for adults (18+). We offer a lot of English language courses throughout the year in addition to special programmes in summer. Our school proudly has the same high standards which have gained Dublin City University a national and international reputation for the excellence of its courses. Recognized by Department of Education as an English language school for the teaching of English as a foreign language. DCU*LS offers you a friendly atmosphere in which you can improve your English skills. Because we are a university based company, we also offer our students ways to university facilities .\nFor more information please contact :\nDCU Language Services, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland\nTel: +353 1 705552\nFax: +353 1 70511\nEmail: Is.elt @ dcu.ie\nWeb: www.dculs.dcu.ie\n\n<question>:\nWho can take part in the courses offered by DCU*LS ?\n\n<options>:\nA Teenagers.\nB Adults over 18.\nC College students.\nD English teachers.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nDCU*LS is the English Language Training Center of Dublin City University. Our courses are designed for adults (18+). We offer a lot of English language courses throughout the year in addition to special programmes in summer. Our school proudly has the same high standards which have gained Dublin City University a national and international reputation for the excellence of its courses. Recognized by Department of Education as an English language school for the teaching of English as a foreign language. DCU*LS offers you a friendly atmosphere in which you can improve your English skills. Because we are a university based company, we also offer our students ways to university facilities .\nFor more information please contact :\nDCU Language Services, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland\nTel: +353 1 705552\nFax: +353 1 70511\nEmail: Is.elt @ dcu.ie\nWeb: www.dculs.dcu.ie\n\n<question>:\nWhat can we learn about DCU*LS according to the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA They offer special programmes throughout the year.\nB We can contact it by writing letters as well as sending emails and fax.\nC The school is famous for its excellent courses both at home and abroad.\nD DCU*LS lies in Dublin City University, Dublin 9, England.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nDCU*LS is the English Language Training Center of Dublin City University. Our courses are designed for adults (18+). We offer a lot of English language courses throughout the year in addition to special programmes in summer. Our school proudly has the same high standards which have gained Dublin City University a national and international reputation for the excellence of its courses. Recognized by Department of Education as an English language school for the teaching of English as a foreign language. DCU*LS offers you a friendly atmosphere in which you can improve your English skills. Because we are a university based company, we also offer our students ways to university facilities .\nFor more information please contact :\nDCU Language Services, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland\nTel: +353 1 705552\nFax: +353 1 70511\nEmail: Is.elt @ dcu.ie\nWeb: www.dculs.dcu.ie\n\n<question>:\nWhat kind of writing is this passage?\n\n<options>:\nA A traveling guide\nB A notice\nC An official report\nD An advertisement\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThe booking notes of the play \"the Age of Innocence\":\nPrice: $10\nBOOKING\nThere are four easy ways to book seats for performance:\n------ in person\nThe Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a. m. -8 p. m. \n------ by telephone\nRing 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card(Visa, MasterCard and Amex accepted)\n------ by post\nSimply complete the booking form and return it to Global Theatre Box Office. \n------ on line\nComplete the on-line booking form at www. Satanfiedtheatre. com\nDISCOUNTS:\nSaver: $2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday. Savers are available for children up to 16 years old, over 60s and full-time students. \nSupersaver: half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion . It is advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until an hour before the show. \nStandby: best available seats are on sale for $6 from one hour before the performance for people eligible(suitable)for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers. \nGroup Bookings: there is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more. \nSchool: school parties of ten or more can book $6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free. ks5u\nPlease note: we are unable to exchange tickets or refund money unless a performance is cancelled due to unforeseen cases.\n\n<question>:\nIf you want to book a ticket, you CANNOT _\n\n<options>:\nA use the Internet.\nB ring the booking number and pay for the tickets by credit card.\nC complete a booking form and post it to the Box Office.\nD go to the Box Office on Sundays.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThe booking notes of the play \"the Age of Innocence\":\nPrice: $10\nBOOKING\nThere are four easy ways to book seats for performance:\n------ in person\nThe Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a. m. -8 p. m. \n------ by telephone\nRing 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card(Visa, MasterCard and Amex accepted)\n------ by post\nSimply complete the booking form and return it to Global Theatre Box Office. \n------ on line\nComplete the on-line booking form at www. Satanfiedtheatre. com\nDISCOUNTS:\nSaver: $2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday. Savers are available for children up to 16 years old, over 60s and full-time students. \nSupersaver: half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion . It is advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until an hour before the show. \nStandby: best available seats are on sale for $6 from one hour before the performance for people eligible(suitable)for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers. \nGroup Bookings: there is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more. \nSchool: school parties of ten or more can book $6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free. ks5u\nPlease note: we are unable to exchange tickets or refund money unless a performance is cancelled due to unforeseen cases.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the notes, who can get $2 off?\n\n<options>:\nA A 55-year-old woman.\nB An 18-year-old teenager.\nC A 20-year-old full-time college student.\nD The people who book the tickets on Fridays.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThe booking notes of the play \"the Age of Innocence\":\nPrice: $10\nBOOKING\nThere are four easy ways to book seats for performance:\n------ in person\nThe Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a. m. -8 p. m. \n------ by telephone\nRing 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card(Visa, MasterCard and Amex accepted)\n------ by post\nSimply complete the booking form and return it to Global Theatre Box Office. \n------ on line\nComplete the on-line booking form at www. Satanfiedtheatre. com\nDISCOUNTS:\nSaver: $2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday. Savers are available for children up to 16 years old, over 60s and full-time students. \nSupersaver: half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion . It is advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until an hour before the show. \nStandby: best available seats are on sale for $6 from one hour before the performance for people eligible(suitable)for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers. \nGroup Bookings: there is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more. \nSchool: school parties of ten or more can book $6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free. ks5u\nPlease note: we are unable to exchange tickets or refund money unless a performance is cancelled due to unforeseen cases.\n\n<question>:\nIf you make a group booking for a group of 14 adults, how much should you pay?\n\n<options>:\nA $120\nB $126\nC $140\nD $150\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThe booking notes of the play \"the Age of Innocence\":\nPrice: $10\nBOOKING\nThere are four easy ways to book seats for performance:\n------ in person\nThe Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a. m. -8 p. m. \n------ by telephone\nRing 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card(Visa, MasterCard and Amex accepted)\n------ by post\nSimply complete the booking form and return it to Global Theatre Box Office. \n------ on line\nComplete the on-line booking form at www. Satanfiedtheatre. com\nDISCOUNTS:\nSaver: $2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday. Savers are available for children up to 16 years old, over 60s and full-time students. \nSupersaver: half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion . It is advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until an hour before the show. \nStandby: best available seats are on sale for $6 from one hour before the performance for people eligible(suitable)for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers. \nGroup Bookings: there is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more. \nSchool: school parties of ten or more can book $6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free. ks5u\nPlease note: we are unable to exchange tickets or refund money unless a performance is cancelled due to unforeseen cases.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is NOT true according to the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA There are only 8 wheelchair spaces in the theatre.\nB A school party of 15 students should pay 90 for the standby tickets.\nC A group of 12 persons can get 10 per cent discount.\nD The audience can't refund money if the performance is on show.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMovies coming soon\nThe Croods\nLength of time:1 hour 32 minutes\nStyle: Family, Action\nRelease date : November 22, 2014\nDirectors: Kirk De Micco, Chris Sanders\nStarring: Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds\nSummary\nA prehistoric family are forced to flee their cave after it's destroyed by a disaster that threatens to change their lives forever in this animated film featuring the voices of Nicolas Cage and Emma Stone.As a protective caveman father leads his family out of harm's way, the clan crosses paths with a clever teen named Guy (voice of Ryan Reynolds), who offers to help them reach a distant land where they will be safe from a terrible disaster that will soon change the entire world.\nAdmission\nLength of time: 1 hour 47 minutes\nStyle: Comedy\nRelease date: November 22, 2014\nDirector: Paul Weitz\nStarring: Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Nat Wolff\nSummary\nTina Fey and Paul Rudd star in director Paul Weitz's comedy about an honest Princeton admissions officer.The officer meets a teenager who may be her long-lost son while recruiting students from an alternative high school.Years ago, Portia Nathan(Fey) quietly gave her newborn son up for adoption.Now she's got a great career recruiting students for Princeton university.Then, one day, she receives an unexpected call from her close college classmate _ , who runs an alternative high school that is home to some very gifted students.One such student is Jeremiah(Nat Wolff), who John believes could be the son that Portia gave up for adoption back in her youth.Meanwhile, as Portia puts her career in danger by changing Jeremiah's transcript , an unexpected love story begins to happen.\n\n<question>:\nWho is a film director?\n\n<options>:\nA Paul Weitz.\nB Emma Stone.\nC Paul Rudd.\nD Nicolas Cage.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMovies coming soon\nThe Croods\nLength of time:1 hour 32 minutes\nStyle: Family, Action\nRelease date : November 22, 2014\nDirectors: Kirk De Micco, Chris Sanders\nStarring: Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds\nSummary\nA prehistoric family are forced to flee their cave after it's destroyed by a disaster that threatens to change their lives forever in this animated film featuring the voices of Nicolas Cage and Emma Stone.As a protective caveman father leads his family out of harm's way, the clan crosses paths with a clever teen named Guy (voice of Ryan Reynolds), who offers to help them reach a distant land where they will be safe from a terrible disaster that will soon change the entire world.\nAdmission\nLength of time: 1 hour 47 minutes\nStyle: Comedy\nRelease date: November 22, 2014\nDirector: Paul Weitz\nStarring: Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Nat Wolff\nSummary\nTina Fey and Paul Rudd star in director Paul Weitz's comedy about an honest Princeton admissions officer.The officer meets a teenager who may be her long-lost son while recruiting students from an alternative high school.Years ago, Portia Nathan(Fey) quietly gave her newborn son up for adoption.Now she's got a great career recruiting students for Princeton university.Then, one day, she receives an unexpected call from her close college classmate _ , who runs an alternative high school that is home to some very gifted students.One such student is Jeremiah(Nat Wolff), who John believes could be the son that Portia gave up for adoption back in her youth.Meanwhile, as Portia puts her career in danger by changing Jeremiah's transcript , an unexpected love story begins to happen.\n\n<question>:\nIn the movie The Croods, the escaping family is led by _ .\n\n<options>:\nA Ryan Reynolds\nB a smart teen\nC the father\nD the mother\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMovies coming soon\nThe Croods\nLength of time:1 hour 32 minutes\nStyle: Family, Action\nRelease date : November 22, 2014\nDirectors: Kirk De Micco, Chris Sanders\nStarring: Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds\nSummary\nA prehistoric family are forced to flee their cave after it's destroyed by a disaster that threatens to change their lives forever in this animated film featuring the voices of Nicolas Cage and Emma Stone.As a protective caveman father leads his family out of harm's way, the clan crosses paths with a clever teen named Guy (voice of Ryan Reynolds), who offers to help them reach a distant land where they will be safe from a terrible disaster that will soon change the entire world.\nAdmission\nLength of time: 1 hour 47 minutes\nStyle: Comedy\nRelease date: November 22, 2014\nDirector: Paul Weitz\nStarring: Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Nat Wolff\nSummary\nTina Fey and Paul Rudd star in director Paul Weitz's comedy about an honest Princeton admissions officer.The officer meets a teenager who may be her long-lost son while recruiting students from an alternative high school.Years ago, Portia Nathan(Fey) quietly gave her newborn son up for adoption.Now she's got a great career recruiting students for Princeton university.Then, one day, she receives an unexpected call from her close college classmate _ , who runs an alternative high school that is home to some very gifted students.One such student is Jeremiah(Nat Wolff), who John believes could be the son that Portia gave up for adoption back in her youth.Meanwhile, as Portia puts her career in danger by changing Jeremiah's transcript , an unexpected love story begins to happen.\n\n<question>:\nIt can be inferred that John Pressman _ .\n\n<options>:\nA is played by Nat Wolff\nB has adopted Portia's child.\nC changes Jeremiah's transcript\nD knows about Portia's experience\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThe first day our professor challenged us to get to know someone we didn't know. I looked around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned around to find a wrinkled, little old lady smiling at me.\nShe said, \"Hi, handsome. My name is Rose. I'm 87. Can I give you a hug?\" I laughed, \"Of course you may!\" and she gave me a giant squeeze. \"Why are you in college at such a young, innocent age?\" I asked. She jokingly replied, \"I'm here to meet a rich husband, get married, and have a couple of children.\" \"No seriously,\" I said. \"I want to realize my dream!\" she told me. Over the course of the year, Rose became a campus icon and everyone liked to listen to this \"time machine\".\nAt the end of the semester we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet and I'll never forget what she taught us. \"There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up. If you are 19 and lie in bed for one full year and don't do one productive thing, you will turn 20. If I am 87 and stay in bed for a year and never do anything I will turn 88. We have less time to live on. Anybody can grow older. That doesn't take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding opportunity in change. The elderly usually don't have regrets for what we did, but rather for things we did not do.\"\nAt the year's end, Rose finished the college degree she had dreamed about all those years. One week after graduation Rose died peacefully in her sleep. Over 2,000 students attended her funeral honoring the wonderful woman who taught us such an important message.\n\n<question>:\nRose made herself known to the author in a _ manner.\n\n<options>:\nA serious\nB cold\nC crazy\nD humorous\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThe first day our professor challenged us to get to know someone we didn't know. I looked around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned around to find a wrinkled, little old lady smiling at me.\nShe said, \"Hi, handsome. My name is Rose. I'm 87. Can I give you a hug?\" I laughed, \"Of course you may!\" and she gave me a giant squeeze. \"Why are you in college at such a young, innocent age?\" I asked. She jokingly replied, \"I'm here to meet a rich husband, get married, and have a couple of children.\" \"No seriously,\" I said. \"I want to realize my dream!\" she told me. Over the course of the year, Rose became a campus icon and everyone liked to listen to this \"time machine\".\nAt the end of the semester we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet and I'll never forget what she taught us. \"There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up. If you are 19 and lie in bed for one full year and don't do one productive thing, you will turn 20. If I am 87 and stay in bed for a year and never do anything I will turn 88. We have less time to live on. Anybody can grow older. That doesn't take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding opportunity in change. The elderly usually don't have regrets for what we did, but rather for things we did not do.\"\nAt the year's end, Rose finished the college degree she had dreamed about all those years. One week after graduation Rose died peacefully in her sleep. Over 2,000 students attended her funeral honoring the wonderful woman who taught us such an important message.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to Rose, growing up is different from growing older because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA growing up doesn't need as much effort or talent as growing older\nB growing up means young people have enough time to waste\nC there is no need for one to worry about death\nD growing up means one has more chances or time to choose what one likes\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThe first day our professor challenged us to get to know someone we didn't know. I looked around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned around to find a wrinkled, little old lady smiling at me.\nShe said, \"Hi, handsome. My name is Rose. I'm 87. Can I give you a hug?\" I laughed, \"Of course you may!\" and she gave me a giant squeeze. \"Why are you in college at such a young, innocent age?\" I asked. She jokingly replied, \"I'm here to meet a rich husband, get married, and have a couple of children.\" \"No seriously,\" I said. \"I want to realize my dream!\" she told me. Over the course of the year, Rose became a campus icon and everyone liked to listen to this \"time machine\".\nAt the end of the semester we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet and I'll never forget what she taught us. \"There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up. If you are 19 and lie in bed for one full year and don't do one productive thing, you will turn 20. If I am 87 and stay in bed for a year and never do anything I will turn 88. We have less time to live on. Anybody can grow older. That doesn't take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding opportunity in change. The elderly usually don't have regrets for what we did, but rather for things we did not do.\"\nAt the year's end, Rose finished the college degree she had dreamed about all those years. One week after graduation Rose died peacefully in her sleep. Over 2,000 students attended her funeral honoring the wonderful woman who taught us such an important message.\n\n<question>:\nRose came to study in college at such an old age for the purpose of _ .\n\n<options>:\nA challenging her old age\nB realizing her long dream about college education\nC meeting someone rich and attractive\nD not having any regrets in her 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>:\nDear Grandma,\nIt was nice seeing you at Christmas.You looked so happy!\nAfter losing two grandparents within the past year, I have taken some time to reflect on what is most important.I want to let you know what a positive influence you have been on me.I am the person I am because of you.\nI remember being on your farm a lot when I was younger.I remember the projects you planned for us.We painted rocks to represent our family members.We made doll clothes out of colorful socks.We made many \"playhouses\" in the woods.\nWe learned that if you left a bucket of soybeans in the rain, you would soon have a bucket of growing beans.We learned that if we helped pick the strawberries in the morning, we'd have them on our ice cream in the afternoon.We learned that some plants have funny names, like the elephant ear plant.We learned that you could make do with what you had.We learned that making things out of paper and cardboard was more fun than what came inside the packaging.We learned it was OK to get dirty, but Grandma would wash us up before Mom came.\nYou once made models of everyone's houses, which made me want to be an architect.Another time, you made quilts for all of the grandkids.I still use mine every night.The edge has worn out.\nBut you taught me how to fix it.\nI love and respect you.You are always patient, with a quiet determination.\nGrandma, thank you for everything you have taught me.I hope that I am able to pass on all these memories and skills to my children and grandchildren.\nLove always,\nKelly\n\n<question>:\nAfter losing two grandparents, the author began to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA realize her grandma's influence on her\nB become a person like her grandma\nC write to her grandma regularly\nD like her grandma very much\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nDear Grandma,\nIt was nice seeing you at Christmas.You looked so happy!\nAfter losing two grandparents within the past year, I have taken some time to reflect on what is most important.I want to let you know what a positive influence you have been on me.I am the person I am because of you.\nI remember being on your farm a lot when I was younger.I remember the projects you planned for us.We painted rocks to represent our family members.We made doll clothes out of colorful socks.We made many \"playhouses\" in the woods.\nWe learned that if you left a bucket of soybeans in the rain, you would soon have a bucket of growing beans.We learned that if we helped pick the strawberries in the morning, we'd have them on our ice cream in the afternoon.We learned that some plants have funny names, like the elephant ear plant.We learned that you could make do with what you had.We learned that making things out of paper and cardboard was more fun than what came inside the packaging.We learned it was OK to get dirty, but Grandma would wash us up before Mom came.\nYou once made models of everyone's houses, which made me want to be an architect.Another time, you made quilts for all of the grandkids.I still use mine every night.The edge has worn out.\nBut you taught me how to fix it.\nI love and respect you.You are always patient, with a quiet determination.\nGrandma, thank you for everything you have taught me.I hope that I am able to pass on all these memories and skills to my children and grandchildren.\nLove always,\nKelly\n\n<question>:\nOn her grandma's farm, Kelly learned to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA make strawberry ice cream\nB name different funny plants\nC mend the worn-out edge of her quilt\nD use cupboards to make models of houses\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nDear Grandma,\nIt was nice seeing you at Christmas.You looked so happy!\nAfter losing two grandparents within the past year, I have taken some time to reflect on what is most important.I want to let you know what a positive influence you have been on me.I am the person I am because of you.\nI remember being on your farm a lot when I was younger.I remember the projects you planned for us.We painted rocks to represent our family members.We made doll clothes out of colorful socks.We made many \"playhouses\" in the woods.\nWe learned that if you left a bucket of soybeans in the rain, you would soon have a bucket of growing beans.We learned that if we helped pick the strawberries in the morning, we'd have them on our ice cream in the afternoon.We learned that some plants have funny names, like the elephant ear plant.We learned that you could make do with what you had.We learned that making things out of paper and cardboard was more fun than what came inside the packaging.We learned it was OK to get dirty, but Grandma would wash us up before Mom came.\nYou once made models of everyone's houses, which made me want to be an architect.Another time, you made quilts for all of the grandkids.I still use mine every night.The edge has worn out.\nBut you taught me how to fix it.\nI love and respect you.You are always patient, with a quiet determination.\nGrandma, thank you for everything you have taught me.I hope that I am able to pass on all these memories and skills to my children and grandchildren.\nLove always,\nKelly\n\n<question>:\nKelly's grandma _ .\n\n<options>:\nA was willing to help others\nB was skilled in making things\nC wanted Kelly to be an architect\nD disliked the kids' bad behaviors\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nDear Grandma,\nIt was nice seeing you at Christmas.You looked so happy!\nAfter losing two grandparents within the past year, I have taken some time to reflect on what is most important.I want to let you know what a positive influence you have been on me.I am the person I am because of you.\nI remember being on your farm a lot when I was younger.I remember the projects you planned for us.We painted rocks to represent our family members.We made doll clothes out of colorful socks.We made many \"playhouses\" in the woods.\nWe learned that if you left a bucket of soybeans in the rain, you would soon have a bucket of growing beans.We learned that if we helped pick the strawberries in the morning, we'd have them on our ice cream in the afternoon.We learned that some plants have funny names, like the elephant ear plant.We learned that you could make do with what you had.We learned that making things out of paper and cardboard was more fun than what came inside the packaging.We learned it was OK to get dirty, but Grandma would wash us up before Mom came.\nYou once made models of everyone's houses, which made me want to be an architect.Another time, you made quilts for all of the grandkids.I still use mine every night.The edge has worn out.\nBut you taught me how to fix it.\nI love and respect you.You are always patient, with a quiet determination.\nGrandma, thank you for everything you have taught me.I hope that I am able to pass on all these memories and skills to my children and grandchildren.\nLove always,\nKelly\n\n<question>:\nKelly wrote this letter mainly to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA send her grandma best wishes for Christmas\nB show love and respect for her grandma\nC recall her happy life on the farm\nD ask her grandma for help\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nImagine coming home after work and feeling like you're on vacation at a 5-star resort!Welcome to The Strand Southbank in downtown Jacksonville-where luxury meets comfort.Renting a luxury apartment at The Strand Southbank is a wise lifestyle choice.After your long day,you deserve to feel like you're walking into a high-end luxury resort where you can truly relax.With activities geared towards life away from the office,our community comes alive when you come home.At The Strand Southbank,we foster resident friendships through frequent happy hours,book clubs and running groups.We free up your evenings by offering catered meals and food trucks on site.You have better things to do,like sitting on your balcony and taking in the views of downtown Jacksonville's bridges lit up or smelling the salty air from the St.Johns River.\nCOMMUNITY AMENITIES \n*Fully equipped fitness center with river views\n*Business center with high-speed internet\n*Controlled access garage parking\n*Relaxing library with fireplace\n*Frequent resident events and community activities\nLOCATION\nThe Strand Southbank apartments are ideally located in downtown Jacksonville near the entertaining Riverwalk and the sparkling St.John's River.Perfect for Jacksonville university students,these apartments are near popular Jacksonville schools including Jacksonville University,University of North Florida,and Florida Coastal School of Law.The Strand Southbank apartments are also conveniently near the Mayo Clinic.\nDIRECTIONS\nFrom I-10 take exit 350B toward San Marco Blvd.Merge onto Gary St.Turn left at FL-5/S Main St./US-1.Turn right at Gulf Life Dr./Riverplace Blvd.The Strand Southbank is on the left.\nFrom I-95,exit on Union Street and travel east.Turn left onto Riverplace Boulevard.The Strand Southbank is just ahead on your right.\n\n<question>:\nWhat might encourage people to rent an apartment at The Strand Southbank?\n\n<options>:\nA The Strand Southbank is a 5-star holiday hotel.\nB Residents there can enjoy beautiful night scenes.\nC The Strand Southbank provides free internet access.\nD Residents there have better relationships than colleagues.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nImagine coming home after work and feeling like you're on vacation at a 5-star resort!Welcome to The Strand Southbank in downtown Jacksonville-where luxury meets comfort.Renting a luxury apartment at The Strand Southbank is a wise lifestyle choice.After your long day,you deserve to feel like you're walking into a high-end luxury resort where you can truly relax.With activities geared towards life away from the office,our community comes alive when you come home.At The Strand Southbank,we foster resident friendships through frequent happy hours,book clubs and running groups.We free up your evenings by offering catered meals and food trucks on site.You have better things to do,like sitting on your balcony and taking in the views of downtown Jacksonville's bridges lit up or smelling the salty air from the St.Johns River.\nCOMMUNITY AMENITIES \n*Fully equipped fitness center with river views\n*Business center with high-speed internet\n*Controlled access garage parking\n*Relaxing library with fireplace\n*Frequent resident events and community activities\nLOCATION\nThe Strand Southbank apartments are ideally located in downtown Jacksonville near the entertaining Riverwalk and the sparkling St.John's River.Perfect for Jacksonville university students,these apartments are near popular Jacksonville schools including Jacksonville University,University of North Florida,and Florida Coastal School of Law.The Strand Southbank apartments are also conveniently near the Mayo Clinic.\nDIRECTIONS\nFrom I-10 take exit 350B toward San Marco Blvd.Merge onto Gary St.Turn left at FL-5/S Main St./US-1.Turn right at Gulf Life Dr./Riverplace Blvd.The Strand Southbank is on the left.\nFrom I-95,exit on Union Street and travel east.Turn left onto Riverplace Boulevard.The Strand Southbank is just ahead on your right.\n\n<question>:\nIf you rent an apartment at The Stra nd Southbank,you .\n\n<options>:\nA may have easy access to some basic medical care\nB may choose to enter any Jacksonville school you like\nC are sure to spend a lot of time hanging around downtown\nD are likely to have trouble finding your way back from I-10.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nWhat is time? Is it a thing to be saved or spent or wasted, like money? Or is it something we have no control over, like the weather? Is time the same all over the world? That's an easy question, you say. Wherever you go, a minute is 60 seconds, an hour is 60 minutes, a day is 24 hours, and so forth. Well, maybe. But in America, time is more than that. Americans see time as a valuable resource. Maybe that's why they are fond of the expression, \"Time is money.\"\nTo Americans, punctuality is a way of showing respect for other people's time. Being more than 10 minutes late to an appointment usually calls for an apology, and maybe an explanation. People who are running late often call ahead to let others know of the delay. Of course, the less formal the situation, the less important it is to be exactly on time. At informal get-togethers, for example, people often arrive as much as 30 minutes past the appointed time. But they usually don't try that at work.\nAmerican lifestyles show how much people respect the time of others. When people plan an event, they often set the time days or weeks in advance. Once the time is fixed, it takes almost an emergency to change it. If people want to come to your house for a friendly visit, they will usually call first to make sure it is suitable. Only very close friends will just \"drop by\" unannounced. Also, people hesitate to call others late at night for fear they might be in bed. The time may vary, but most folks think twice about calling after 10:00 p.m.\n\n<question>:\nWhy are the Americans fond of the expression \" Time is money.\"?\n\n<options>:\nA Because they can't control time.\nB Because they is the same all over the world.\nC Because they consider time as a thing like money.\nD Because they consider time as a valuable resource.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nWhat is time? Is it a thing to be saved or spent or wasted, like money? Or is it something we have no control over, like the weather? Is time the same all over the world? That's an easy question, you say. Wherever you go, a minute is 60 seconds, an hour is 60 minutes, a day is 24 hours, and so forth. Well, maybe. But in America, time is more than that. Americans see time as a valuable resource. Maybe that's why they are fond of the expression, \"Time is money.\"\nTo Americans, punctuality is a way of showing respect for other people's time. Being more than 10 minutes late to an appointment usually calls for an apology, and maybe an explanation. People who are running late often call ahead to let others know of the delay. Of course, the less formal the situation, the less important it is to be exactly on time. At informal get-togethers, for example, people often arrive as much as 30 minutes past the appointed time. But they usually don't try that at work.\nAmerican lifestyles show how much people respect the time of others. When people plan an event, they often set the time days or weeks in advance. Once the time is fixed, it takes almost an emergency to change it. If people want to come to your house for a friendly visit, they will usually call first to make sure it is suitable. Only very close friends will just \"drop by\" unannounced. Also, people hesitate to call others late at night for fear they might be in bed. The time may vary, but most folks think twice about calling after 10:00 p.m.\n\n<question>:\nIn America, if you are more than 10 minutes late to an appointment,\n\n<options>:\nA it doesn't matter\nB it is necessary for you to make an apology\nC you needn't say anything about your delay\nD you needn't call ahead to let others know you will be late.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nWhat is time? Is it a thing to be saved or spent or wasted, like money? Or is it something we have no control over, like the weather? Is time the same all over the world? That's an easy question, you say. Wherever you go, a minute is 60 seconds, an hour is 60 minutes, a day is 24 hours, and so forth. Well, maybe. But in America, time is more than that. Americans see time as a valuable resource. Maybe that's why they are fond of the expression, \"Time is money.\"\nTo Americans, punctuality is a way of showing respect for other people's time. Being more than 10 minutes late to an appointment usually calls for an apology, and maybe an explanation. People who are running late often call ahead to let others know of the delay. Of course, the less formal the situation, the less important it is to be exactly on time. At informal get-togethers, for example, people often arrive as much as 30 minutes past the appointed time. But they usually don't try that at work.\nAmerican lifestyles show how much people respect the time of others. When people plan an event, they often set the time days or weeks in advance. Once the time is fixed, it takes almost an emergency to change it. If people want to come to your house for a friendly visit, they will usually call first to make sure it is suitable. Only very close friends will just \"drop by\" unannounced. Also, people hesitate to call others late at night for fear they might be in bed. The time may vary, but most folks think twice about calling after 10:00 p.m.\n\n<question>:\nWe can infer that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA you mustn't be on time when you attend an informal get-together.\nB you can't change the time of an appointment once you fix it.\nC Americans never call up others after 10 p.m.\nD Americans think highly of punctuality at work.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nWhat is time? Is it a thing to be saved or spent or wasted, like money? Or is it something we have no control over, like the weather? Is time the same all over the world? That's an easy question, you say. Wherever you go, a minute is 60 seconds, an hour is 60 minutes, a day is 24 hours, and so forth. Well, maybe. But in America, time is more than that. Americans see time as a valuable resource. Maybe that's why they are fond of the expression, \"Time is money.\"\nTo Americans, punctuality is a way of showing respect for other people's time. Being more than 10 minutes late to an appointment usually calls for an apology, and maybe an explanation. People who are running late often call ahead to let others know of the delay. Of course, the less formal the situation, the less important it is to be exactly on time. At informal get-togethers, for example, people often arrive as much as 30 minutes past the appointed time. But they usually don't try that at work.\nAmerican lifestyles show how much people respect the time of others. When people plan an event, they often set the time days or weeks in advance. Once the time is fixed, it takes almost an emergency to change it. If people want to come to your house for a friendly visit, they will usually call first to make sure it is suitable. Only very close friends will just \"drop by\" unannounced. Also, people hesitate to call others late at night for fear they might be in bed. The time may vary, but most folks think twice about calling after 10:00 p.m.\n\n<question>:\nThe main idea of the passage is _ .\n\n<options>:\nA that Americans value punctuality\nB that in the USA time is limited and valuable.\nC the Americans attitude towards time.\nD the Americans' control over 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>:\nPeople who have the habit of texting while walking tend to develop a robot-like posture, lose their balance, and involve themselves in traffic accidents, according to a research from the University of Queensland. Researchers said that text-walkers are in danger of walking into traffic and train tracks among others. They suggest pedestrians stop aside, type a text and then continue walking.\nFor the study, the researchers tracked body movements of 26 young men and women while walking in a straight line over a distance of about 8.5 m ---once without a mobile phone, once while reading a text message and once while typing a message.\nThey found that participants' body movements were greatly changed when they used their phone. The difference in their posture was more _ while sending a text than while reading a message. They further said that when those people began texting while walking, they slowed down their pace, went off course and moved their necks less than when reading a message.\n\"We found that they 'locking' their arms, trunk and head together walked with a posture that was robot-like, all in aid of keeping their phone in their field of vision. So there is less movement between each of their body parts.\" Researcher Siobhan Schabrun said, Daily Mail UK reports.\n\"In recent years, there have been many reports of people involved in traffic accidents because they were texting while walking. The number of pedestrian accidents is rising and texting has been blamed,\" Schabrun said.\nDespite such repeated accidents, only few studies have analyzed the impact of texting on body language. If more studies concentrate on walking styles adopted while texting, their findings can be used to lower whole accidents.\nWhile a few U.S. states have introduced laws on texting while driving, Fort Lee, a New Jersey town, went further ahead and recently fined some walkers an $85 for catching them texting. It is hoped that other American states and countries will follow.\n\n<question>:\nHow did the researchers carry out their research?\n\n<options>:\nA They called on most pedestrians.\nB They tried texting while they were walking.\nC They followed some pedestrians in the street.\nD They showed pedestrians the danger of texting.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nPeople who have the habit of texting while walking tend to develop a robot-like posture, lose their balance, and involve themselves in traffic accidents, according to a research from the University of Queensland. Researchers said that text-walkers are in danger of walking into traffic and train tracks among others. They suggest pedestrians stop aside, type a text and then continue walking.\nFor the study, the researchers tracked body movements of 26 young men and women while walking in a straight line over a distance of about 8.5 m ---once without a mobile phone, once while reading a text message and once while typing a message.\nThey found that participants' body movements were greatly changed when they used their phone. The difference in their posture was more _ while sending a text than while reading a message. They further said that when those people began texting while walking, they slowed down their pace, went off course and moved their necks less than when reading a message.\n\"We found that they 'locking' their arms, trunk and head together walked with a posture that was robot-like, all in aid of keeping their phone in their field of vision. So there is less movement between each of their body parts.\" Researcher Siobhan Schabrun said, Daily Mail UK reports.\n\"In recent years, there have been many reports of people involved in traffic accidents because they were texting while walking. The number of pedestrian accidents is rising and texting has been blamed,\" Schabrun said.\nDespite such repeated accidents, only few studies have analyzed the impact of texting on body language. If more studies concentrate on walking styles adopted while texting, their findings can be used to lower whole accidents.\nWhile a few U.S. states have introduced laws on texting while driving, Fort Lee, a New Jersey town, went further ahead and recently fined some walkers an $85 for catching them texting. It is hoped that other American states and countries will follow.\n\n<question>:\nWhen texting, the pedestrians walk in a different way to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA avoid losing their balance\nB attract other people's attention\nC keep their eyes steady on the phone\nD take part in the study with the researchers\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nPeople who have the habit of texting while walking tend to develop a robot-like posture, lose their balance, and involve themselves in traffic accidents, according to a research from the University of Queensland. Researchers said that text-walkers are in danger of walking into traffic and train tracks among others. They suggest pedestrians stop aside, type a text and then continue walking.\nFor the study, the researchers tracked body movements of 26 young men and women while walking in a straight line over a distance of about 8.5 m ---once without a mobile phone, once while reading a text message and once while typing a message.\nThey found that participants' body movements were greatly changed when they used their phone. The difference in their posture was more _ while sending a text than while reading a message. They further said that when those people began texting while walking, they slowed down their pace, went off course and moved their necks less than when reading a message.\n\"We found that they 'locking' their arms, trunk and head together walked with a posture that was robot-like, all in aid of keeping their phone in their field of vision. So there is less movement between each of their body parts.\" Researcher Siobhan Schabrun said, Daily Mail UK reports.\n\"In recent years, there have been many reports of people involved in traffic accidents because they were texting while walking. The number of pedestrian accidents is rising and texting has been blamed,\" Schabrun said.\nDespite such repeated accidents, only few studies have analyzed the impact of texting on body language. If more studies concentrate on walking styles adopted while texting, their findings can be used to lower whole accidents.\nWhile a few U.S. states have introduced laws on texting while driving, Fort Lee, a New Jersey town, went further ahead and recently fined some walkers an $85 for catching them texting. It is hoped that other American states and countries will follow.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the best title of the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Negative effects of texting.\nB Texting and traffic accidents.\nC Texting and people's health.\nD Ways to avoid traffic accidents.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThose who spend more pre-bedtime hours using the Internet or watching television are more likely to report insufficient sleep, even though they sleep almost as long as people spending fewer pre-bedtime hours in front of a computer or television screen, survey findings show.\n\"While many people use electronic media, say, the Internet, it should be noted that the longer media use before sleep can trigger (self-perceived) insufficient sleep,\" lead researcher Dr Nakamori Suganuma, of Osaka University, Japan, told the reporter.\nHe and colleagues obtained data on self-perceived sleep problems and the use of electronic media prior to bedtime from 5,875 altogether Japanese respondents in two separate Internet-based surveys. Their findings are published in Sleep and Biological Rhythms.\nNearly half of the respondents associated their problem with electronic media use before bedtime. Longer electronic media users were also more likely to report insufficient sleep.\n\"Overall, 29% of light users (less than 1.5 hours) listed electronic media use as a possible cause of their insufficient sleep. By comparison, 40% of medium users (1.5 to 3 hours) and 54% of heavy users (more than 3 hours) said the same.\nHowever, longer Internet and television use before bedtime did not _ less actual sleep.\nWhile heavy users averaged about 3 more hours in front of computer or television screens than light users, the heavy users averaged only about 12 minutes less pre-workday sleep time than light users.\nNotably, Suganuma said, \"Internet use affected self-perceived insufficient sleep more than TV watching not only in younger Internet users but also in middle-aged or aged Internet users.\"\nUp to 38% of the respondents listed accessing the Internet far into the night as a possible cause for their sleep disturbance, while about 25% said watching television far into the night caused it.\nThe findings suggest that while heavy computer and television use before bedtime has a small effect on sleep duration, it may have a more significant effect on \"sleep demand and sleep quality,\" Suganuma notes.\n\n<question>:\nHeavy computer and television user before bed time are more likely to be _ than light ones.\n\n<options>:\nA energetic\nB happy\nC sleepy\nD clever\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThose who spend more pre-bedtime hours using the Internet or watching television are more likely to report insufficient sleep, even though they sleep almost as long as people spending fewer pre-bedtime hours in front of a computer or television screen, survey findings show.\n\"While many people use electronic media, say, the Internet, it should be noted that the longer media use before sleep can trigger (self-perceived) insufficient sleep,\" lead researcher Dr Nakamori Suganuma, of Osaka University, Japan, told the reporter.\nHe and colleagues obtained data on self-perceived sleep problems and the use of electronic media prior to bedtime from 5,875 altogether Japanese respondents in two separate Internet-based surveys. Their findings are published in Sleep and Biological Rhythms.\nNearly half of the respondents associated their problem with electronic media use before bedtime. Longer electronic media users were also more likely to report insufficient sleep.\n\"Overall, 29% of light users (less than 1.5 hours) listed electronic media use as a possible cause of their insufficient sleep. By comparison, 40% of medium users (1.5 to 3 hours) and 54% of heavy users (more than 3 hours) said the same.\nHowever, longer Internet and television use before bedtime did not _ less actual sleep.\nWhile heavy users averaged about 3 more hours in front of computer or television screens than light users, the heavy users averaged only about 12 minutes less pre-workday sleep time than light users.\nNotably, Suganuma said, \"Internet use affected self-perceived insufficient sleep more than TV watching not only in younger Internet users but also in middle-aged or aged Internet users.\"\nUp to 38% of the respondents listed accessing the Internet far into the night as a possible cause for their sleep disturbance, while about 25% said watching television far into the night caused it.\nThe findings suggest that while heavy computer and television use before bedtime has a small effect on sleep duration, it may have a more significant effect on \"sleep demand and sleep quality,\" Suganuma notes.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following statements is true according to the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Heavy computer and television user before bed time have less sleeping time than light ones.\nB Heavy computer and television user before bed time have worse sleep than light ones.\nC Those suffering insufficient sleep spend less time in using internet than in watching TV.\nD Spend less time in watching TV or surfing the internet, and you will have a better sleep.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThose who spend more pre-bedtime hours using the Internet or watching television are more likely to report insufficient sleep, even though they sleep almost as long as people spending fewer pre-bedtime hours in front of a computer or television screen, survey findings show.\n\"While many people use electronic media, say, the Internet, it should be noted that the longer media use before sleep can trigger (self-perceived) insufficient sleep,\" lead researcher Dr Nakamori Suganuma, of Osaka University, Japan, told the reporter.\nHe and colleagues obtained data on self-perceived sleep problems and the use of electronic media prior to bedtime from 5,875 altogether Japanese respondents in two separate Internet-based surveys. Their findings are published in Sleep and Biological Rhythms.\nNearly half of the respondents associated their problem with electronic media use before bedtime. Longer electronic media users were also more likely to report insufficient sleep.\n\"Overall, 29% of light users (less than 1.5 hours) listed electronic media use as a possible cause of their insufficient sleep. By comparison, 40% of medium users (1.5 to 3 hours) and 54% of heavy users (more than 3 hours) said the same.\nHowever, longer Internet and television use before bedtime did not _ less actual sleep.\nWhile heavy users averaged about 3 more hours in front of computer or television screens than light users, the heavy users averaged only about 12 minutes less pre-workday sleep time than light users.\nNotably, Suganuma said, \"Internet use affected self-perceived insufficient sleep more than TV watching not only in younger Internet users but also in middle-aged or aged Internet users.\"\nUp to 38% of the respondents listed accessing the Internet far into the night as a possible cause for their sleep disturbance, while about 25% said watching television far into the night caused it.\nThe findings suggest that while heavy computer and television use before bedtime has a small effect on sleep duration, it may have a more significant effect on \"sleep demand and sleep quality,\" Suganuma notes.\n\n<question>:\nThe passage seems to suggest that people _ .\n\n<options>:\nA be far away from media.\nB watch TV rather than use internet\nC cut down late-night Internet and TV\nD Stop late-night internet and TV\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIt was a winter morning, just a couple of weeks before Christmas 2005.While most people were warming up their cars, Trevor, my husband, had to get up early to ride his bike four kilometers away from home to work.On arrival, he parked his bike outside the back door as he usually does.After putting in 10 hours of labor, he returned to find his bike gone.\nThe bike, a black Kona 18 speed, was our only transport.Trevor used it to get to work, putting in 60-hour weeks to support his young family.And the bike was also used to get groceries , saving us from having to walk long distances from where we live.\nI was so sad that someone would steal our bike that I wrote to the newspaper and told them our story.Shortly after that, several people in our area offered to help.One wonderful stranger even bought a bike, then called my husband to pick it up.Once again my husband had a way to get to and from his job.It really is an honor that a complete stranger would go out of their way for someone they have never met before.\nPeople say that a smile can be passed from one person to another, but acts of kindness from strangers are even more so.This experience has had a spreading effect in our lives because it strengthened our faith in humanity as a whole.And it has influenced us to be more mindful of ways we, too, can share with others.No matter how big or how small, an act of kindness shows that someone cares.And the results can be everlasting.\n\n<question>:\nWhy was the bike so important to the couple?\n\n<options>:\nA The man's job was bike racing.\nB It was their only possession.\nC It was a nice Kona 18 speed.\nD They used it for work and daily 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>:\nIt was a winter morning, just a couple of weeks before Christmas 2005.While most people were warming up their cars, Trevor, my husband, had to get up early to ride his bike four kilometers away from home to work.On arrival, he parked his bike outside the back door as he usually does.After putting in 10 hours of labor, he returned to find his bike gone.\nThe bike, a black Kona 18 speed, was our only transport.Trevor used it to get to work, putting in 60-hour weeks to support his young family.And the bike was also used to get groceries , saving us from having to walk long distances from where we live.\nI was so sad that someone would steal our bike that I wrote to the newspaper and told them our story.Shortly after that, several people in our area offered to help.One wonderful stranger even bought a bike, then called my husband to pick it up.Once again my husband had a way to get to and from his job.It really is an honor that a complete stranger would go out of their way for someone they have never met before.\nPeople say that a smile can be passed from one person to another, but acts of kindness from strangers are even more so.This experience has had a spreading effect in our lives because it strengthened our faith in humanity as a whole.And it has influenced us to be more mindful of ways we, too, can share with others.No matter how big or how small, an act of kindness shows that someone cares.And the results can be everlasting.\n\n<question>:\nWe can infer from the text that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA the couple worked 60 hours a week.\nB people were busy before Christmas\nC the stranger brought over the bike\nD life was hard for the young family.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIt was a winter morning, just a couple of weeks before Christmas 2005.While most people were warming up their cars, Trevor, my husband, had to get up early to ride his bike four kilometers away from home to work.On arrival, he parked his bike outside the back door as he usually does.After putting in 10 hours of labor, he returned to find his bike gone.\nThe bike, a black Kona 18 speed, was our only transport.Trevor used it to get to work, putting in 60-hour weeks to support his young family.And the bike was also used to get groceries , saving us from having to walk long distances from where we live.\nI was so sad that someone would steal our bike that I wrote to the newspaper and told them our story.Shortly after that, several people in our area offered to help.One wonderful stranger even bought a bike, then called my husband to pick it up.Once again my husband had a way to get to and from his job.It really is an honor that a complete stranger would go out of their way for someone they have never met before.\nPeople say that a smile can be passed from one person to another, but acts of kindness from strangers are even more so.This experience has had a spreading effect in our lives because it strengthened our faith in humanity as a whole.And it has influenced us to be more mindful of ways we, too, can share with others.No matter how big or how small, an act of kindness shows that someone cares.And the results can be everlasting.\n\n<question>:\nHow did people get to know the couple's problem?\n\n<options>:\nA From radio broadcasts.\nB From a newspaper.\nC From TV news.\nD From a stranger.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nChina is having such a huge influence on the United States that many Americans are struggling to learn the Chinese language in a bid to keep competitive.\n\"Interest in learning Chinese among American youth and their parents has grown quickly in the past five years,\" said Vivien Stewart, vice president at the Asia Society. China's quick rise to near-superpower and its effects politically, economically and culturally are driving the American's interest to learn the language, experts say. From kindergartens to high schools, studies by the Asia Society show, there is a \"rapid rise\" in interest among pupils to study the Chinese language. \"The Chinese rich cultural traditions and _ economy mean that it is now important for all of our students to be better prepared,\" said Michael Levine, Asia Society's executive director of education. A survey found that 2,400 high schools - an unbelievably high number - would be interested in offering the Advanced Placement (AP) courses in Chinese language and culture when the courses become available in 2016.\nChina, the world's most popular nation, is important to the United States because it is a leading trader, consumer and investor. Its political influence is also rising across the world. It has replaced the United States as the world's largest consumer and could become the second largest economy in the world, after the United States, in the next two to three decades.\nEven though the US State Department has described the Chinese language \"critical\" to national prosperity and security, \"the current facilities to support recruitment of students and teachers as well as the growth of high quality programs is terribly not enough,\" an Asia Society study says. The Society has set an aim of having at least five percent of American high school students learning Chinese by 2015.\n\"Millions of Chinese are learning English, but only 24,000 Americans are learning Chinese,\" said Andrew Corcoran of the San Francisco-based Chinese American International School. The most popular languages after English in US schools at present are Spanish and French while Japanese is the most popular Asian language.\n\n<question>:\nWhy do more and more Americans begin to learn the Chinese language?\n\n<options>:\nA To be a bridge between the two big countries.\nB To keep competitive.\nC Because they are always interested in it.\nD To gain advantage in trade.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nChina is having such a huge influence on the United States that many Americans are struggling to learn the Chinese language in a bid to keep competitive.\n\"Interest in learning Chinese among American youth and their parents has grown quickly in the past five years,\" said Vivien Stewart, vice president at the Asia Society. China's quick rise to near-superpower and its effects politically, economically and culturally are driving the American's interest to learn the language, experts say. From kindergartens to high schools, studies by the Asia Society show, there is a \"rapid rise\" in interest among pupils to study the Chinese language. \"The Chinese rich cultural traditions and _ economy mean that it is now important for all of our students to be better prepared,\" said Michael Levine, Asia Society's executive director of education. A survey found that 2,400 high schools - an unbelievably high number - would be interested in offering the Advanced Placement (AP) courses in Chinese language and culture when the courses become available in 2016.\nChina, the world's most popular nation, is important to the United States because it is a leading trader, consumer and investor. Its political influence is also rising across the world. It has replaced the United States as the world's largest consumer and could become the second largest economy in the world, after the United States, in the next two to three decades.\nEven though the US State Department has described the Chinese language \"critical\" to national prosperity and security, \"the current facilities to support recruitment of students and teachers as well as the growth of high quality programs is terribly not enough,\" an Asia Society study says. The Society has set an aim of having at least five percent of American high school students learning Chinese by 2015.\n\"Millions of Chinese are learning English, but only 24,000 Americans are learning Chinese,\" said Andrew Corcoran of the San Francisco-based Chinese American International School. The most popular languages after English in US schools at present are Spanish and French while Japanese is the most popular Asian language.\n\n<question>:\nWhat problems is the US faced with when it comes to learning Chinese?\n\n<options>:\nA A lack in current facilities to support recruitment of students and teachers and programs.\nB Not many people want to learn foreign languages.\nC The language is rather difficult compared with English.\nD Too many Chinese are learning English.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nChina is having such a huge influence on the United States that many Americans are struggling to learn the Chinese language in a bid to keep competitive.\n\"Interest in learning Chinese among American youth and their parents has grown quickly in the past five years,\" said Vivien Stewart, vice president at the Asia Society. China's quick rise to near-superpower and its effects politically, economically and culturally are driving the American's interest to learn the language, experts say. From kindergartens to high schools, studies by the Asia Society show, there is a \"rapid rise\" in interest among pupils to study the Chinese language. \"The Chinese rich cultural traditions and _ economy mean that it is now important for all of our students to be better prepared,\" said Michael Levine, Asia Society's executive director of education. A survey found that 2,400 high schools - an unbelievably high number - would be interested in offering the Advanced Placement (AP) courses in Chinese language and culture when the courses become available in 2016.\nChina, the world's most popular nation, is important to the United States because it is a leading trader, consumer and investor. Its political influence is also rising across the world. It has replaced the United States as the world's largest consumer and could become the second largest economy in the world, after the United States, in the next two to three decades.\nEven though the US State Department has described the Chinese language \"critical\" to national prosperity and security, \"the current facilities to support recruitment of students and teachers as well as the growth of high quality programs is terribly not enough,\" an Asia Society study says. The Society has set an aim of having at least five percent of American high school students learning Chinese by 2015.\n\"Millions of Chinese are learning English, but only 24,000 Americans are learning Chinese,\" said Andrew Corcoran of the San Francisco-based Chinese American International School. The most popular languages after English in US schools at present are Spanish and French while Japanese is the most popular Asian language.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the best title for this passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Foreign Language Learning\nB Danger from China\nC The Chinese Language gets More Popular\nD Difficulties in Learning the Chinese Language.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nFor Robert Valderzak of Washington D.C.,Tuesday's earthquake was a miracle . \n Ever since he fell and got his skull broken on Father's Day,75-year-old Valderzak had suffered severe hearing loss. But after the 5.8 quake, he could hear everything.\n Valderzak was chatting with his daughter and three sons when the quake hit D.C.'s Veterans Affairs Hospital,where he is batting cancer.\n\"It shook m terrible--right out of the bed,\" said Valderzak.\"But after that it stopped.And my son talked to me, and I could hear his voice.\"\n Tests confirmed Valdezak's significant hearing improvement.But his doctors think they have a medical explanation for the \"miracle\".\n \"He.had conductive hearing loss,caused by a liquid in his middle ear, as well as loss due to nerve damage,\"said Dr.Ross Fletcher,chief of staff at the VA Hospital. \"A combustion of a drag he was taking and the earthquake event itself likely led to him losing the liquid and listening back his hearing.\"\n Dr.Jennifer Smullen of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary said the shaking itself might not have been enough to clear the fluid from Valderzak's inner ear.\n \"But if somebody was suddenly surprised, and shouted out,sometimes that's enough to clear some fluid out from the ear drum.\"she Bald.\n Valderzak had adjusted to his hearing loss with the help of a special microphone and some training in _ .But the situation was far from satisfactory.\n \"The devices helped,but by the time I got them all connected up,everyone had left and I was talking to myself,\"he said,adding that lip reading meant he could only talk to one person at a time. But now he can talk to all four of his kids again.\n\n<question>:\nWhat happened to Valderzak in Tuesday's earthquake?\n\n<options>:\nA He fell and got hurt in the head.\nB He lost his hearing.\nC He regained his hearing.\nD He didn't enjoy the Father's Day party.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the 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 Robert Valderzak of Washington D.C.,Tuesday's earthquake was a miracle . \n Ever since he fell and got his skull broken on Father's Day,75-year-old Valderzak had suffered severe hearing loss. But after the 5.8 quake, he could hear everything.\n Valderzak was chatting with his daughter and three sons when the quake hit D.C.'s Veterans Affairs Hospital,where he is batting cancer.\n\"It shook m terrible--right out of the bed,\" said Valderzak.\"But after that it stopped.And my son talked to me, and I could hear his voice.\"\n Tests confirmed Valdezak's significant hearing improvement.But his doctors think they have a medical explanation for the \"miracle\".\n \"He.had conductive hearing loss,caused by a liquid in his middle ear, as well as loss due to nerve damage,\"said Dr.Ross Fletcher,chief of staff at the VA Hospital. \"A combustion of a drag he was taking and the earthquake event itself likely led to him losing the liquid and listening back his hearing.\"\n Dr.Jennifer Smullen of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary said the shaking itself might not have been enough to clear the fluid from Valderzak's inner ear.\n \"But if somebody was suddenly surprised, and shouted out,sometimes that's enough to clear some fluid out from the ear drum.\"she Bald.\n Valderzak had adjusted to his hearing loss with the help of a special microphone and some training in _ .But the situation was far from satisfactory.\n \"The devices helped,but by the time I got them all connected up,everyone had left and I was talking to myself,\"he said,adding that lip reading meant he could only talk to one person at a time. But now he can talk to all four of his kids again.\n\n<question>:\nWhat was Valderzak doing when the earthquake happened?.\n\n<options>:\nA He was in hospital end talking with his children.\nB He was visiting a hospital with his children.\nC He was being interviewed by ABCNnews.com.\nD He was receiving treatment for his hearing 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>:\nFor Robert Valderzak of Washington D.C.,Tuesday's earthquake was a miracle . \n Ever since he fell and got his skull broken on Father's Day,75-year-old Valderzak had suffered severe hearing loss. But after the 5.8 quake, he could hear everything.\n Valderzak was chatting with his daughter and three sons when the quake hit D.C.'s Veterans Affairs Hospital,where he is batting cancer.\n\"It shook m terrible--right out of the bed,\" said Valderzak.\"But after that it stopped.And my son talked to me, and I could hear his voice.\"\n Tests confirmed Valdezak's significant hearing improvement.But his doctors think they have a medical explanation for the \"miracle\".\n \"He.had conductive hearing loss,caused by a liquid in his middle ear, as well as loss due to nerve damage,\"said Dr.Ross Fletcher,chief of staff at the VA Hospital. \"A combustion of a drag he was taking and the earthquake event itself likely led to him losing the liquid and listening back his hearing.\"\n Dr.Jennifer Smullen of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary said the shaking itself might not have been enough to clear the fluid from Valderzak's inner ear.\n \"But if somebody was suddenly surprised, and shouted out,sometimes that's enough to clear some fluid out from the ear drum.\"she Bald.\n Valderzak had adjusted to his hearing loss with the help of a special microphone and some training in _ .But the situation was far from satisfactory.\n \"The devices helped,but by the time I got them all connected up,everyone had left and I was talking to myself,\"he said,adding that lip reading meant he could only talk to one person at a time. But now he can talk to all four of his kids again.\n\n<question>:\nWhat caused Valderzak to gain back his hearing according to Dr.Smullen?\n\n<options>:\nA A drug he was taking.\nB The powerful earthquake.\nC A drug and the earthquake.\nD The shaking and his own shouting.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nChinese scientists have found a new way to use cells found in human urine that could aid in the treatment of a range of nerve disorders.That is a new technique for reprogramming cells in human urine into nerve progenitor cells that can grow into multi-functional nerve and brain cells.\nThe technique is expected to be used in the study and treatment of nerve disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and other nerve disorders.\nPei Duanqing, a professor at Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, said his research team has combined an episomal system to deliver reprogramming factors with a chemically defined culture medium to reprogram kidney epithelial cells in urine into NPCs.\nThese NPCs, normally only found in the human brain, were later proven to be transgene-free and self-renewing, he said.\n\"These nerve and brain cells can survive for up to one month when transplanted into the brain of a newborn rat,\" said Pei. \"My team is working hard to understand why our experimental condition allowed the urine cells to become NPCs, because we want to improve the technique and make it more efficient\".\nScientists have long searched to treat and study neural disorders by obtaining and transplanting neural stem cells. However, the previous method of getting and using cells from either fetal or adult human tissue remains challenging due to ethical concerns and immune system rejections, he said.\nPei hopes the discovery will be used to generate NPCs from patients with nerve disorders such as Parkinson's disease. \"These NPCs from patients may help us discover new drugs for these diseases.\"\n\"It is a remarkable advance in the stem cell field. The results and methods obtained from this study will be of great value and significance to the field, \" said Fred Gage,a professor with the Salk Institute for Biological Studies.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the passage mainly about?\n\n<options>:\nA NPCs are beneficial in treating human diseases.\nB Chinese scientists succeeded in making NPCs from human urine.\nC Chinese scientists have found cures for all diseases.\nD A new technique was used to study the use of human urine\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nChinese scientists have found a new way to use cells found in human urine that could aid in the treatment of a range of nerve disorders.That is a new technique for reprogramming cells in human urine into nerve progenitor cells that can grow into multi-functional nerve and brain cells.\nThe technique is expected to be used in the study and treatment of nerve disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and other nerve disorders.\nPei Duanqing, a professor at Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, said his research team has combined an episomal system to deliver reprogramming factors with a chemically defined culture medium to reprogram kidney epithelial cells in urine into NPCs.\nThese NPCs, normally only found in the human brain, were later proven to be transgene-free and self-renewing, he said.\n\"These nerve and brain cells can survive for up to one month when transplanted into the brain of a newborn rat,\" said Pei. \"My team is working hard to understand why our experimental condition allowed the urine cells to become NPCs, because we want to improve the technique and make it more efficient\".\nScientists have long searched to treat and study neural disorders by obtaining and transplanting neural stem cells. However, the previous method of getting and using cells from either fetal or adult human tissue remains challenging due to ethical concerns and immune system rejections, he said.\nPei hopes the discovery will be used to generate NPCs from patients with nerve disorders such as Parkinson's disease. \"These NPCs from patients may help us discover new drugs for these diseases.\"\n\"It is a remarkable advance in the stem cell field. The results and methods obtained from this study will be of great value and significance to the field, \" said Fred Gage,a professor with the Salk Institute for Biological Studies.\n\n<question>:\nPei and his tean try their best to work hard in order to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA make more contributions to medical study\nB discover another new technique\nC make the technique more perfect\nD treat more patients suffering from bad diseases\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nChinese scientists have found a new way to use cells found in human urine that could aid in the treatment of a range of nerve disorders.That is a new technique for reprogramming cells in human urine into nerve progenitor cells that can grow into multi-functional nerve and brain cells.\nThe technique is expected to be used in the study and treatment of nerve disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and other nerve disorders.\nPei Duanqing, a professor at Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, said his research team has combined an episomal system to deliver reprogramming factors with a chemically defined culture medium to reprogram kidney epithelial cells in urine into NPCs.\nThese NPCs, normally only found in the human brain, were later proven to be transgene-free and self-renewing, he said.\n\"These nerve and brain cells can survive for up to one month when transplanted into the brain of a newborn rat,\" said Pei. \"My team is working hard to understand why our experimental condition allowed the urine cells to become NPCs, because we want to improve the technique and make it more efficient\".\nScientists have long searched to treat and study neural disorders by obtaining and transplanting neural stem cells. However, the previous method of getting and using cells from either fetal or adult human tissue remains challenging due to ethical concerns and immune system rejections, he said.\nPei hopes the discovery will be used to generate NPCs from patients with nerve disorders such as Parkinson's disease. \"These NPCs from patients may help us discover new drugs for these diseases.\"\n\"It is a remarkable advance in the stem cell field. The results and methods obtained from this study will be of great value and significance to the field, \" said Fred Gage,a professor with the Salk Institute for Biological Studies.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the challenge of making NPCs in the previous method?\n\n<options>:\nA The ethical comcerns and immune system refusal\nB The difificulties in getting cells from human.\nC The under-developed techniques in medical science.\nD The lack of financial support from the government.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nResearchers found that people become happier and experience less worry after they reach the age of fifty. In fact, they say by the age of eighty-five, people are happier with their life than they were when they were eighteen years old.\nThe findings came from a survey of more than three hundred forty thousand adults in the United States. The Gallup Organization questioned them by telephone in two thousand eight. At that time, the people were between the ages of eighteen and eighty-five.\nThe researchers asked questions about emotions like happiness, sadness and worry. They also asked about mental or emotional stress.\nArthur Stone in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Stony Brook University in New York led the study. His team found that levels of stress were highest among adults between the ages of twenty-two and twenty-five.\nThe findings showed that stress levels dropped sharply after people reached their fifties.\nHappiness was highest among the youngest adults and those in their early seventies. The people least likely to report feeling negative emotions were those in their seventies and eighties.\nThe findings appeared in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.\nResearchers say they do not know why happiness increases as people get older. One theory is that, as people grow older, they grow more thankful for what they have and have better control of their emotions. They also spend less time thinking about bad experiences.\nProfessor Stone says the emotional patterns could be linked to changes in how people see the world, or maybe even changes in brain chemistry.\nThe researchers also considered possible influences like having young children, being unemployed or being single. But they found that influences like these did not affect the levels of happiness and well-being related to age.\nThe study also showed that men and women have similar emotional patterns as they grow older. However, women at all ages reported more sadness, stress and worry than men.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the best title of the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA The older a person is, the happier he grows.\nB The more lighthearted a person is, the happier he is.\nC The older a person is, the more clever he grows.\nD The older a person is, the more stressed he feels.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nResearchers found that people become happier and experience less worry after they reach the age of fifty. In fact, they say by the age of eighty-five, people are happier with their life than they were when they were eighteen years old.\nThe findings came from a survey of more than three hundred forty thousand adults in the United States. The Gallup Organization questioned them by telephone in two thousand eight. At that time, the people were between the ages of eighteen and eighty-five.\nThe researchers asked questions about emotions like happiness, sadness and worry. They also asked about mental or emotional stress.\nArthur Stone in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Stony Brook University in New York led the study. His team found that levels of stress were highest among adults between the ages of twenty-two and twenty-five.\nThe findings showed that stress levels dropped sharply after people reached their fifties.\nHappiness was highest among the youngest adults and those in their early seventies. The people least likely to report feeling negative emotions were those in their seventies and eighties.\nThe findings appeared in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.\nResearchers say they do not know why happiness increases as people get older. One theory is that, as people grow older, they grow more thankful for what they have and have better control of their emotions. They also spend less time thinking about bad experiences.\nProfessor Stone says the emotional patterns could be linked to changes in how people see the world, or maybe even changes in brain chemistry.\nThe researchers also considered possible influences like having young children, being unemployed or being single. But they found that influences like these did not affect the levels of happiness and well-being related to age.\nThe study also showed that men and women have similar emotional patterns as they grow older. However, women at all ages reported more sadness, stress and worry than men.\n\n<question>:\nWe can learn from the research that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA only when people get older, will they feel happier\nB older people usually have no worries in their life\nC older people are more likely to be thankful in life\nD stress levels among the youngest are the highest of 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>:\nResearchers found that people become happier and experience less worry after they reach the age of fifty. In fact, they say by the age of eighty-five, people are happier with their life than they were when they were eighteen years old.\nThe findings came from a survey of more than three hundred forty thousand adults in the United States. The Gallup Organization questioned them by telephone in two thousand eight. At that time, the people were between the ages of eighteen and eighty-five.\nThe researchers asked questions about emotions like happiness, sadness and worry. They also asked about mental or emotional stress.\nArthur Stone in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Stony Brook University in New York led the study. His team found that levels of stress were highest among adults between the ages of twenty-two and twenty-five.\nThe findings showed that stress levels dropped sharply after people reached their fifties.\nHappiness was highest among the youngest adults and those in their early seventies. The people least likely to report feeling negative emotions were those in their seventies and eighties.\nThe findings appeared in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.\nResearchers say they do not know why happiness increases as people get older. One theory is that, as people grow older, they grow more thankful for what they have and have better control of their emotions. They also spend less time thinking about bad experiences.\nProfessor Stone says the emotional patterns could be linked to changes in how people see the world, or maybe even changes in brain chemistry.\nThe researchers also considered possible influences like having young children, being unemployed or being single. But they found that influences like these did not affect the levels of happiness and well-being related to age.\nThe study also showed that men and women have similar emotional patterns as they grow older. However, women at all ages reported more sadness, stress and worry than men.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the researchers, what is probably the reason why people grow happier when they get older?\n\n<options>:\nA When people get older, they can't remember bad experiences.\nB When people get older, they have no young children to care about.\nC When people get older, they don't care about their feelings.\nD When people get older, they learn to adjust their feelings.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nResearchers found that people become happier and experience less worry after they reach the age of fifty. In fact, they say by the age of eighty-five, people are happier with their life than they were when they were eighteen years old.\nThe findings came from a survey of more than three hundred forty thousand adults in the United States. The Gallup Organization questioned them by telephone in two thousand eight. At that time, the people were between the ages of eighteen and eighty-five.\nThe researchers asked questions about emotions like happiness, sadness and worry. They also asked about mental or emotional stress.\nArthur Stone in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Stony Brook University in New York led the study. His team found that levels of stress were highest among adults between the ages of twenty-two and twenty-five.\nThe findings showed that stress levels dropped sharply after people reached their fifties.\nHappiness was highest among the youngest adults and those in their early seventies. The people least likely to report feeling negative emotions were those in their seventies and eighties.\nThe findings appeared in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.\nResearchers say they do not know why happiness increases as people get older. One theory is that, as people grow older, they grow more thankful for what they have and have better control of their emotions. They also spend less time thinking about bad experiences.\nProfessor Stone says the emotional patterns could be linked to changes in how people see the world, or maybe even changes in brain chemistry.\nThe researchers also considered possible influences like having young children, being unemployed or being single. But they found that influences like these did not affect the levels of happiness and well-being related to age.\nThe study also showed that men and women have similar emotional patterns as they grow older. However, women at all ages reported more sadness, stress and worry than men.\n\n<question>:\nWhat do you think the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences is?\n\n<options>:\nA A Gallup organization.\nB A university in New York.\nC A popular science magazine.\nD A research institution\n\n<answer>:\n",
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