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"human": "Read the 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 UK has a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world. But to those who are new to it all, sometimes it can be confusing.\nOctober is usually the busiest month in the college calendar. Universities have something called Freshers' Week for their newcomers. It's a great opportunity to make new friends, join lots of clubs and settle into university life.\nHowever, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, the prospect of meeting lots of strangers in big halls can be nerve-wracking . Where do you start? Who should you make friends with? Which clubs should you join?\nLuckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you worrying about starting their university social life on the right foot. So just take it all in slowly. Don't rush into anything that you'll regret for the next three years.\nHere are some top advice from past students on how to survive Freshers' Week:\n* Learn rules. Make sure you know British social etiquette . Have a few wine glasses and snacks handy for your housemates and friends.\n* Be kind. Sometimes cups of tea or even slices of toast can give you a head start in making friends.\n* Be sociable. The more active you are, the more likely you'll be to meet new people than if you're someone who never leaves his room.\n* Bring a doorstop. Keep your door open when you're in and that sends positive messages to your neighbors that you're friendly.\nSo with a bit of clever planning and effort, Freshers' Week can give you a great start to your university life and soon you'll be passing on your experience to next year's freshers.\n\n<question>:\nThe main purpose of the passage is to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA tell the newcomers how to make a new start in universities\nB introduce something about higher education system of the UK\nC inform the freshers of British social etiquette\nD advise the freshmen how to behave well in the beginning\n\n<answer>:\n",
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"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMalawi Lake\nHome to 1,000 species of fish, Malawi Lake is Africa's third largest lake at 363 miles long and up to about 50 miles wide in some spots. Located 2,300 feet below sea level, it supports hundreds of local villages with its rich underwater stock. The lake's southern area represents the world's first freshwater national park. A star of the water here is the mbuna, a native freshwater fish known for eating directly from people's hands.\nPeyto Lake\nBanff National Park's Peyto Park is brilliant turquoise . For the most dramatic views of the 1.7-mile-long lake, encircled with thick forest and dangerous mountain peaks, pull into at Bow Summit, the parkway's highest point, and follow the steep hike to the overlook.\nCrater Lake\nThousands of years ago, a 12,000-foot-high volcano in the Cascade Range exploded. The massive pit left behind became known as Crater Lake. Forests of towering evergreens and 2,000-foot-high cliffs surround the lake. At 1,949 feet deep, it's the deepest lake in the United States. If winter hiking and cross-country skiing aren't your thing, wait until early July to visit, when the roads have been plowed and the trails cleared.\nTaal Lake\nThis dangerous beauty, situated just 37.28 miles south of Manila, is the deepest lake in the Philippines, with a depth of 564feet. Taal Lake is also home to one of the world's smallest but most active volcanoes, the Taal Volcano, which sits within its water on the island of Luzon. The lake itself was formed when a larger volcano crater here collapsed. Plenty of tour groups offer trips to the natural wonder ---- in spite of the fact that the volcanoes are very active.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is TRUE according to text?\n\n<options>:\nA Peyto Lake is very clean.\nB Peyto Lake is a volcanic lake.\nC Crater Lake is the world's deepest lake.\nD Visitors can go hiking in winter on Crater Lake.\n\n<answer>:\n",
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