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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nTime flies. Your time in junior high school will come to an end in a few months. Let's look back over the last three years. What were the highs and lows?\nFor Zhang Xiaomeng, a senior high school girl from Jiangsu, meeting her best friend Hua Xuan was the best part of her time at junior high school. They went to class together, had lunch together, and even went to the washroom together. Having one or two best friends is important, said Xu Zheng, a teacher from Jiangsu. \"Students have secrets. They don't want to tell their parents,\"Xu added. However, being too rebellious in junior high is the biggest _ for Liu Anqing, a senior high school student from Fujian. \"I didn't listen to my parents. I quarreled with my mother every week,\" said Liu. \"I wish I could go back to that time and get on well with them.\" Time also needs to be taken care of. Zhang Zihua, 15, from Shanxi, thought he had plenty of time to prepare for the big exam at the end of Junior 3. Then one day, he was told: \"The exam is in 100 days.\" \"We need a strong knowledge base to pass the exam. But I didn't care about it,\" said Zhang. Gu Xiaoli, a teacher from Jiangsu, said that it's never too late to catch up. \"No matter your regrets about wasted time, you can always pick things up from now,\" said Gu.\n\n<question>:\nHow many students shared their ideas in the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Three.\nB Four.\nC Five.\nD Six.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nTime flies. Your time in junior high school will come to an end in a few months. Let's look back over the last three years. What were the highs and lows?\nFor Zhang Xiaomeng, a senior high school girl from Jiangsu, meeting her best friend Hua Xuan was the best part of her time at junior high school. They went to class together, had lunch together, and even went to the washroom together. Having one or two best friends is important, said Xu Zheng, a teacher from Jiangsu. \"Students have secrets. They don't want to tell their parents,\"Xu added. However, being too rebellious in junior high is the biggest _ for Liu Anqing, a senior high school student from Fujian. \"I didn't listen to my parents. I quarreled with my mother every week,\" said Liu. \"I wish I could go back to that time and get on well with them.\" Time also needs to be taken care of. Zhang Zihua, 15, from Shanxi, thought he had plenty of time to prepare for the big exam at the end of Junior 3. Then one day, he was told: \"The exam is in 100 days.\" \"We need a strong knowledge base to pass the exam. But I didn't care about it,\" said Zhang. Gu Xiaoli, a teacher from Jiangsu, said that it's never too late to catch up. \"No matter your regrets about wasted time, you can always pick things up from now,\" said Gu.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is true about Liu Anqing?\n\n<options>:\nA She quarreled with her parents every day when she was a little girl.\nB Her parents didn't like her at all.\nC She didn't do well in her study at junior high school.\nD She didn't get on well with her parents when she was in junior high school.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nTime flies. Your time in junior high school will come to an end in a few months. Let's look back over the last three years. What were the highs and lows?\nFor Zhang Xiaomeng, a senior high school girl from Jiangsu, meeting her best friend Hua Xuan was the best part of her time at junior high school. They went to class together, had lunch together, and even went to the washroom together. Having one or two best friends is important, said Xu Zheng, a teacher from Jiangsu. \"Students have secrets. They don't want to tell their parents,\"Xu added. However, being too rebellious in junior high is the biggest _ for Liu Anqing, a senior high school student from Fujian. \"I didn't listen to my parents. I quarreled with my mother every week,\" said Liu. \"I wish I could go back to that time and get on well with them.\" Time also needs to be taken care of. Zhang Zihua, 15, from Shanxi, thought he had plenty of time to prepare for the big exam at the end of Junior 3. Then one day, he was told: \"The exam is in 100 days.\" \"We need a strong knowledge base to pass the exam. But I didn't care about it,\" said Zhang. Gu Xiaoli, a teacher from Jiangsu, said that it's never too late to catch up. \"No matter your regrets about wasted time, you can always pick things up from now,\" said Gu.\n\n<question>:\nWhat's wrong with Zhang Zihua?\n\n<options>:\nA He didn't pass the exam.\nB He had no good friends.\nC He didn't get ready for the exam.\nD He didn't get on well with his parents and teachers.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nBorn in 1954 in Taiwan, Ang Lee has become one of today's greatest filmmakers. Ang graduated from the National Taiwan College of Arts in 1975. Later on, he went to the USA. for further study on art. And he got a Master Degree in Film Production at New York University.\nDuring Ang's film career, he has made a lot of successful films and honored himself with many international awards. Early in 1993, Ang's film The Wedding Banquet won a Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival, which drew the whole world's attention to this Chinese director. In the following years, Ang's talent got more brilliant. At the beginning of 2000, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon(Wo Hu Cang Long), a kongfu film directed by Ang Lee, won Best Foreign Language Film at the 73rd Academy Awards . This surprised the world. However. what really takes Ang to the _ of the film world is the film Brokeback Mountain (2005). For this film, Ang Lee won the Best Director Academy Award. And he is the first Chinese director who's ever won the golden statuette .\nIn 2012, Ang made a huge success again. His first 3D film Life of Pi came out. It was a story about the adventure of a brave Indian boy. This film helped him beat out Michael Haneke of \"Amour\", Benh Zeitlin of \"Beasts of the Southern Wild\", Steven Spielberg of \"Lincoln\" and David O. Russell of \"Silver Linings Playbook\". For the second time, Ang was honored as the Best Director at the 85th Academy Awards in 2013.\nAlong Ang Lee's film road, we can say that he is really born for films and he is worth all the praise from the world, especially all the Chinese.\n\n<question>:\nHow old was Ang Lee when he won the Best Director Academy Award for the second time?\n\n<options>:\nA 59.\nB 58\nC 51\nD 39\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nBorn in 1954 in Taiwan, Ang Lee has become one of today's greatest filmmakers. Ang graduated from the National Taiwan College of Arts in 1975. Later on, he went to the USA. for further study on art. And he got a Master Degree in Film Production at New York University.\nDuring Ang's film career, he has made a lot of successful films and honored himself with many international awards. Early in 1993, Ang's film The Wedding Banquet won a Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival, which drew the whole world's attention to this Chinese director. In the following years, Ang's talent got more brilliant. At the beginning of 2000, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon(Wo Hu Cang Long), a kongfu film directed by Ang Lee, won Best Foreign Language Film at the 73rd Academy Awards . This surprised the world. However. what really takes Ang to the _ of the film world is the film Brokeback Mountain (2005). For this film, Ang Lee won the Best Director Academy Award. And he is the first Chinese director who's ever won the golden statuette .\nIn 2012, Ang made a huge success again. His first 3D film Life of Pi came out. It was a story about the adventure of a brave Indian boy. This film helped him beat out Michael Haneke of \"Amour\", Benh Zeitlin of \"Beasts of the Southern Wild\", Steven Spielberg of \"Lincoln\" and David O. Russell of \"Silver Linings Playbook\". For the second time, Ang was honored as the Best Director at the 85th Academy Awards in 2013.\nAlong Ang Lee's film road, we can say that he is really born for films and he is worth all the praise from the world, especially all the Chinese.\n\n<question>:\nOf the following films, which one is NOT made by Ang Lee?\n\n<options>:\nA The Wedding Banquet.\nB Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.\nC Beasts of the Southern Wild.\nD Life of Pi.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nAll around the world, people drink tea. But tea doesn't mean the same thing to everyone. In different countries people have different ideas about drinking tea.\nPeople in China like to drink tea with nothing in it, and they often have it with their friends or by themselves. They have two kinds of tea--green tea and black tea. They may drink tea at any time of the day anywhere. But they don't drink tea just before they go to bed, for tea makes them awake.\nIn England, people like to drink tea with milk and sugar in it, and they often have it in the afternoon with their friends.\nIn Japan, people also like drinking tea very much. It is very popular there. They drink tea every day. They have it in different ways from that in China. Some young Japanese girls are good at making tea. They can do it beautifully.\nIn the U.S.A., people drink tea at breakfast or after meals. They usually use tea bags to make their tea. Making tea with tea bags is faster and easier than making it with tea leaves in teapots.\n\n<question>:\nWhy don't people often drink tea before they go to bed in China?\n\n<options>:\nA Because they are full.\nB Because they may not sleep well.\nC Because there is nothing in the tea.\nD Because there is some milk and sugar in it.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nAll around the world, people drink tea. But tea doesn't mean the same thing to everyone. In different countries people have different ideas about drinking tea.\nPeople in China like to drink tea with nothing in it, and they often have it with their friends or by themselves. They have two kinds of tea--green tea and black tea. They may drink tea at any time of the day anywhere. But they don't drink tea just before they go to bed, for tea makes them awake.\nIn England, people like to drink tea with milk and sugar in it, and they often have it in the afternoon with their friends.\nIn Japan, people also like drinking tea very much. It is very popular there. They drink tea every day. They have it in different ways from that in China. Some young Japanese girls are good at making tea. They can do it beautifully.\nIn the U.S.A., people drink tea at breakfast or after meals. They usually use tea bags to make their tea. Making tea with tea bags is faster and easier than making it with tea leaves in teapots.\n\n<question>:\nChinese people like to drink _ .\n\n<options>:\nA tea with anything in it\nB milk and sugar in it\nC tea with tea bags in it\nD tea with nothing in it\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nLittle Mary is a good girl. She's in Grade 2 now. Her home is not far from school, but she is often late for class because she likes watching TV, listening to music in the evening and she goes to bed very late. So she can't get up on time in the morning.\nThis term Mr White, Mary's uncle, works in her school. He teaches Grade 2 history. He often tells Mary to follow the school rules and come to school on time.\nToday Mary get up late again. When she comes to school, it is 8:15 . Her uncle is waiting for her at the school gate. \"You are ten minutes late for the first class.\" Mr White says angrily . \"Why are you often late for class?\" \"Every time when I get to the street corner , I always see a sign . It says 'SCHOOL-GO SLOW! ' \" says Mary.\n\n<question>:\nMary is a _ year student.\n\n<options>:\nA fifth\nB second\nC first\nD three\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nLittle Mary is a good girl. She's in Grade 2 now. Her home is not far from school, but she is often late for class because she likes watching TV, listening to music in the evening and she goes to bed very late. So she can't get up on time in the morning.\nThis term Mr White, Mary's uncle, works in her school. He teaches Grade 2 history. He often tells Mary to follow the school rules and come to school on time.\nToday Mary get up late again. When she comes to school, it is 8:15 . Her uncle is waiting for her at the school gate. \"You are ten minutes late for the first class.\" Mr White says angrily . \"Why are you often late for class?\" \"Every time when I get to the street corner , I always see a sign . It says 'SCHOOL-GO SLOW! ' \" says Mary.\n\n<question>:\nMary is often late for school. Which reason is NOT true?\n\n<options>:\nA She likes watching TV\nB She likes listening to music.\nC Her mother isn't at home\nD She can't get up on time in the morning\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nLittle Mary is a good girl. She's in Grade 2 now. Her home is not far from school, but she is often late for class because she likes watching TV, listening to music in the evening and she goes to bed very late. So she can't get up on time in the morning.\nThis term Mr White, Mary's uncle, works in her school. He teaches Grade 2 history. He often tells Mary to follow the school rules and come to school on time.\nToday Mary get up late again. When she comes to school, it is 8:15 . Her uncle is waiting for her at the school gate. \"You are ten minutes late for the first class.\" Mr White says angrily . \"Why are you often late for class?\" \"Every time when I get to the street corner , I always see a sign . It says 'SCHOOL-GO SLOW! ' \" says Mary.\n\n<question>:\nWhat does Mr White teach? He teaches _ .\n\n<options>:\nA English\nB Chinese\nC math\nD history\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nLittle Mary is a good girl. She's in Grade 2 now. Her home is not far from school, but she is often late for class because she likes watching TV, listening to music in the evening and she goes to bed very late. So she can't get up on time in the morning.\nThis term Mr White, Mary's uncle, works in her school. He teaches Grade 2 history. He often tells Mary to follow the school rules and come to school on time.\nToday Mary get up late again. When she comes to school, it is 8:15 . Her uncle is waiting for her at the school gate. \"You are ten minutes late for the first class.\" Mr White says angrily . \"Why are you often late for class?\" \"Every time when I get to the street corner , I always see a sign . It says 'SCHOOL-GO SLOW! ' \" says Mary.\n\n<question>:\nThe first class begins at _ .\n\n<options>:\nA 8:10\nB 8:00\nC 8:05\nD 8:15\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nLittle Mary is a good girl. She's in Grade 2 now. Her home is not far from school, but she is often late for class because she likes watching TV, listening to music in the evening and she goes to bed very late. So she can't get up on time in the morning.\nThis term Mr White, Mary's uncle, works in her school. He teaches Grade 2 history. He often tells Mary to follow the school rules and come to school on time.\nToday Mary get up late again. When she comes to school, it is 8:15 . Her uncle is waiting for her at the school gate. \"You are ten minutes late for the first class.\" Mr White says angrily . \"Why are you often late for class?\" \"Every time when I get to the street corner , I always see a sign . It says 'SCHOOL-GO SLOW! ' \" says Mary.\n\n<question>:\nThe sign on the street corner is for _ .\n\n<options>:\nA drivers\nB Mary\nC students\nD teachers\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIf you go to Egypt, you'll see a lot of pyramids. The biggest of all is the Great Pyramid. It is about 137 meters high and made of 2,300,000 big stones. Each stone weighs about two and a half tons .The biggest ones even weigh fifteen tons. It took more than 100,000 men twenty years to build it. Nobody can tell just how the men cut, carried and lifted the huge stones without our modern machines .\nThe Egyptian kings told the people to build the pyramids for themselves. They thought they had tombs strong enough to keep their bodies well until they came back to life. But they never thought that about 5,000 years later their bodies would be on show in museums.\n\n<question>:\nThe Great Pyramid is in _ .\n\n<options>:\nA China\nB Japan\nC Egypt\nD France\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIf you go to Egypt, you'll see a lot of pyramids. The biggest of all is the Great Pyramid. It is about 137 meters high and made of 2,300,000 big stones. Each stone weighs about two and a half tons .The biggest ones even weigh fifteen tons. It took more than 100,000 men twenty years to build it. Nobody can tell just how the men cut, carried and lifted the huge stones without our modern machines .\nThe Egyptian kings told the people to build the pyramids for themselves. They thought they had tombs strong enough to keep their bodies well until they came back to life. But they never thought that about 5,000 years later their bodies would be on show in museums.\n\n<question>:\nA pyramid is _ .\n\n<options>:\nA a house\nB a huge stone\nC a king's tomb\nD the name of a museum\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIf you go to Egypt, you'll see a lot of pyramids. The biggest of all is the Great Pyramid. It is about 137 meters high and made of 2,300,000 big stones. Each stone weighs about two and a half tons .The biggest ones even weigh fifteen tons. It took more than 100,000 men twenty years to build it. Nobody can tell just how the men cut, carried and lifted the huge stones without our modern machines .\nThe Egyptian kings told the people to build the pyramids for themselves. They thought they had tombs strong enough to keep their bodies well until they came back to life. But they never thought that about 5,000 years later their bodies would be on show in museums.\n\n<question>:\nThe Great Pyramid is about _ and made of _ huge stones.\n\n<options>:\nA 137 metres high; 100;000\nB 137 high metres; 2;300;000\nC 137 metres; 2;300;000\nD 137 meters high; 2;300;000\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIf you go to Egypt, you'll see a lot of pyramids. The biggest of all is the Great Pyramid. It is about 137 meters high and made of 2,300,000 big stones. Each stone weighs about two and a half tons .The biggest ones even weigh fifteen tons. It took more than 100,000 men twenty years to build it. Nobody can tell just how the men cut, carried and lifted the huge stones without our modern machines .\nThe Egyptian kings told the people to build the pyramids for themselves. They thought they had tombs strong enough to keep their bodies well until they came back to life. But they never thought that about 5,000 years later their bodies would be on show in museums.\n\n<question>:\nPyramids are built for _ .\n\n<options>:\nA the kings\nB the queens\nC the kings' teachers\nD People\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIf you go to Egypt, you'll see a lot of pyramids. The biggest of all is the Great Pyramid. It is about 137 meters high and made of 2,300,000 big stones. Each stone weighs about two and a half tons .The biggest ones even weigh fifteen tons. It took more than 100,000 men twenty years to build it. Nobody can tell just how the men cut, carried and lifted the huge stones without our modern machines .\nThe Egyptian kings told the people to build the pyramids for themselves. They thought they had tombs strong enough to keep their bodies well until they came back to life. But they never thought that about 5,000 years later their bodies would be on show in museums.\n\n<question>:\nThe kings thought they had the pyramids built to keep their bodies until _ .\n\n<options>:\nA they came home\nB they became alive\nC they die\nD they were on show in museums\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nSports may be fun, but you need to play them safely. Here are some tips to help you stay safe while you're playing sports in winter.\n* Get your body ready!\nBefore you do any exercise, be sure to warm up for at least five minutes. During warming up you should stretch all parts of your body.\n* Wear the right clothes!\nBe sure to wear the right clothes for sports. If you play winter sports, make sure that you dress warmly. Also make sure to use suntan oil . It may be cold, but the sun is still bright! If you don't put on suntan oil, your skin may be hurt. If you go skiing, be sure to wear waterproof trousers and gloves. If you go running in cold weather, try to wear a scarf. It will keep your face, ears and neck warm.\n* Stop playing sports when you are hurt!\nIf you get hurt when playing sports, don't play again until you get well.\n* Don't get thirsty!\nDrink a lot when playing sports because it is easy to become thirsty.\n,.\n\n<question>:\nYou should warm up at least _ minutes before you do exercises.\n\n<options>:\nA five\nB ten\nC fifteen\nD twenty\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nSports may be fun, but you need to play them safely. Here are some tips to help you stay safe while you're playing sports in winter.\n* Get your body ready!\nBefore you do any exercise, be sure to warm up for at least five minutes. During warming up you should stretch all parts of your body.\n* Wear the right clothes!\nBe sure to wear the right clothes for sports. If you play winter sports, make sure that you dress warmly. Also make sure to use suntan oil . It may be cold, but the sun is still bright! If you don't put on suntan oil, your skin may be hurt. If you go skiing, be sure to wear waterproof trousers and gloves. If you go running in cold weather, try to wear a scarf. It will keep your face, ears and neck warm.\n* Stop playing sports when you are hurt!\nIf you get hurt when playing sports, don't play again until you get well.\n* Don't get thirsty!\nDrink a lot when playing sports because it is easy to become thirsty.\n,.\n\n<question>:\nIn the passage, the writer tells us _ .\n\n<options>:\nA to have a good rest before playing sports\nB to keep warm for sports in winter\nC to eat a lot before playing sports\nD to drink a little when we play sports\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nSports may be fun, but you need to play them safely. Here are some tips to help you stay safe while you're playing sports in winter.\n* Get your body ready!\nBefore you do any exercise, be sure to warm up for at least five minutes. During warming up you should stretch all parts of your body.\n* Wear the right clothes!\nBe sure to wear the right clothes for sports. If you play winter sports, make sure that you dress warmly. Also make sure to use suntan oil . It may be cold, but the sun is still bright! If you don't put on suntan oil, your skin may be hurt. If you go skiing, be sure to wear waterproof trousers and gloves. If you go running in cold weather, try to wear a scarf. It will keep your face, ears and neck warm.\n* Stop playing sports when you are hurt!\nIf you get hurt when playing sports, don't play again until you get well.\n* Don't get thirsty!\nDrink a lot when playing sports because it is easy to become thirsty.\n,.\n\n<question>:\nTwo kinds of sports are mentioned in the passage. What are they?\n\n<options>:\nA Running and skating.\nB Swimming and running.\nC Skiing and running.\nD Skiing and skating.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nSports may be fun, but you need to play them safely. Here are some tips to help you stay safe while you're playing sports in winter.\n* Get your body ready!\nBefore you do any exercise, be sure to warm up for at least five minutes. During warming up you should stretch all parts of your body.\n* Wear the right clothes!\nBe sure to wear the right clothes for sports. If you play winter sports, make sure that you dress warmly. Also make sure to use suntan oil . It may be cold, but the sun is still bright! If you don't put on suntan oil, your skin may be hurt. If you go skiing, be sure to wear waterproof trousers and gloves. If you go running in cold weather, try to wear a scarf. It will keep your face, ears and neck warm.\n* Stop playing sports when you are hurt!\nIf you get hurt when playing sports, don't play again until you get well.\n* Don't get thirsty!\nDrink a lot when playing sports because it is easy to become thirsty.\n,.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is NOT true according to the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA You should wear waterproof trousers when skiing.\nB If you get hurt, you should never play sports again.\nC You should use suntan oil even if you play winter sports.\nD You'd better wear a scarf when you run in cold weather.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nSports may be fun, but you need to play them safely. Here are some tips to help you stay safe while you're playing sports in winter.\n* Get your body ready!\nBefore you do any exercise, be sure to warm up for at least five minutes. During warming up you should stretch all parts of your body.\n* Wear the right clothes!\nBe sure to wear the right clothes for sports. If you play winter sports, make sure that you dress warmly. Also make sure to use suntan oil . It may be cold, but the sun is still bright! If you don't put on suntan oil, your skin may be hurt. If you go skiing, be sure to wear waterproof trousers and gloves. If you go running in cold weather, try to wear a scarf. It will keep your face, ears and neck warm.\n* Stop playing sports when you are hurt!\nIf you get hurt when playing sports, don't play again until you get well.\n* Don't get thirsty!\nDrink a lot when playing sports because it is easy to become thirsty.\n,.\n\n<question>:\nWhich is the best title of the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA playing sports is fun.\nB Playing sports in summer.\nC What we should wear when playing sports.\nD Keeping safe when playing sports in winter.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIn September 2013, the China National Tourism Administration issued a new set of tourist guideline in order to improve tourists' behavior when they travel abroad. Although the 64-page handbook contains suggestions for Chinese tourists when traveling at home, the main purpose is to improve the poor reputation of Chinese tourists abroad.\nIn 2013, more than 83 million Chinese people traveled overseas, up 18 percent from the year 2012, according to the China Tourism Academy. But even as they travel farther, the Chinese tourists continue to take bad habits with them. From damaging ancient Egyptian temples to letting children defecate in the middle of airports, Chinese tourists have earned a bad fame. Chinese Vice-Premier Wang Yang even stressed the need for Chinese tourists to behave better while traveling overseas so as to protect China's image abroad.\nNow with the latest \"guidebook\", Chinese travelers should have no excuse for rude behavior. According to the guidelines, when using the restroom, Chinese tourists are asked not to forget to flush the toilet after using it.\nThe guidelines also remind tourists of not fighting with others when they want to take pictures at tourist attractions. When flying, the guidelines advise travelers not to take life vests away from airplanes.\nChinese tourists are also encouraged to be respectful of local customs wherever they travel. In the United Kingdom, for example, it is not polite to ask people. Where are you going?\" or \"Have you eaten?\", the handbook says.\nNevertheless, with a very short history of traveling overseas, it is not surprising that many Chinese tourists behave badly on their foreign trips. We should give them time to change.\n,.\n\n<question>:\nWhat's the main purpose of the new guideline?\n\n<options>:\nA To improve the Chinese tourists' behavior abroad.\nB To guide the Chinese tourists how to travel farther.\nC To introduce the famous places of interest all over the world.\nD To give suggestions to Chinese tourists when traveling at home.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIn September 2013, the China National Tourism Administration issued a new set of tourist guideline in order to improve tourists' behavior when they travel abroad. Although the 64-page handbook contains suggestions for Chinese tourists when traveling at home, the main purpose is to improve the poor reputation of Chinese tourists abroad.\nIn 2013, more than 83 million Chinese people traveled overseas, up 18 percent from the year 2012, according to the China Tourism Academy. But even as they travel farther, the Chinese tourists continue to take bad habits with them. From damaging ancient Egyptian temples to letting children defecate in the middle of airports, Chinese tourists have earned a bad fame. Chinese Vice-Premier Wang Yang even stressed the need for Chinese tourists to behave better while traveling overseas so as to protect China's image abroad.\nNow with the latest \"guidebook\", Chinese travelers should have no excuse for rude behavior. According to the guidelines, when using the restroom, Chinese tourists are asked not to forget to flush the toilet after using it.\nThe guidelines also remind tourists of not fighting with others when they want to take pictures at tourist attractions. When flying, the guidelines advise travelers not to take life vests away from airplanes.\nChinese tourists are also encouraged to be respectful of local customs wherever they travel. In the United Kingdom, for example, it is not polite to ask people. Where are you going?\" or \"Have you eaten?\", the handbook says.\nNevertheless, with a very short history of traveling overseas, it is not surprising that many Chinese tourists behave badly on their foreign trips. We should give them time to change.\n,.\n\n<question>:\nHow many people traveled abroad in 2012?\n\n<options>:\nA About 83 million.\nB About 18 million.\nC About 98 million.\nD About 70 million.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIn September 2013, the China National Tourism Administration issued a new set of tourist guideline in order to improve tourists' behavior when they travel abroad. Although the 64-page handbook contains suggestions for Chinese tourists when traveling at home, the main purpose is to improve the poor reputation of Chinese tourists abroad.\nIn 2013, more than 83 million Chinese people traveled overseas, up 18 percent from the year 2012, according to the China Tourism Academy. But even as they travel farther, the Chinese tourists continue to take bad habits with them. From damaging ancient Egyptian temples to letting children defecate in the middle of airports, Chinese tourists have earned a bad fame. Chinese Vice-Premier Wang Yang even stressed the need for Chinese tourists to behave better while traveling overseas so as to protect China's image abroad.\nNow with the latest \"guidebook\", Chinese travelers should have no excuse for rude behavior. According to the guidelines, when using the restroom, Chinese tourists are asked not to forget to flush the toilet after using it.\nThe guidelines also remind tourists of not fighting with others when they want to take pictures at tourist attractions. When flying, the guidelines advise travelers not to take life vests away from airplanes.\nChinese tourists are also encouraged to be respectful of local customs wherever they travel. In the United Kingdom, for example, it is not polite to ask people. Where are you going?\" or \"Have you eaten?\", the handbook says.\nNevertheless, with a very short history of traveling overseas, it is not surprising that many Chinese tourists behave badly on their foreign trips. We should give them time to change.\n,.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following behavior is NOT mentioned in the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Damaging ancient Egyptian temples.\nB Taking life vests away from airplanes.\nC Fighting with others when taking pictures.\nD Taking photos in areas marked \"No photos\".\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIn September 2013, the China National Tourism Administration issued a new set of tourist guideline in order to improve tourists' behavior when they travel abroad. Although the 64-page handbook contains suggestions for Chinese tourists when traveling at home, the main purpose is to improve the poor reputation of Chinese tourists abroad.\nIn 2013, more than 83 million Chinese people traveled overseas, up 18 percent from the year 2012, according to the China Tourism Academy. But even as they travel farther, the Chinese tourists continue to take bad habits with them. From damaging ancient Egyptian temples to letting children defecate in the middle of airports, Chinese tourists have earned a bad fame. Chinese Vice-Premier Wang Yang even stressed the need for Chinese tourists to behave better while traveling overseas so as to protect China's image abroad.\nNow with the latest \"guidebook\", Chinese travelers should have no excuse for rude behavior. According to the guidelines, when using the restroom, Chinese tourists are asked not to forget to flush the toilet after using it.\nThe guidelines also remind tourists of not fighting with others when they want to take pictures at tourist attractions. When flying, the guidelines advise travelers not to take life vests away from airplanes.\nChinese tourists are also encouraged to be respectful of local customs wherever they travel. In the United Kingdom, for example, it is not polite to ask people. Where are you going?\" or \"Have you eaten?\", the handbook says.\nNevertheless, with a very short history of traveling overseas, it is not surprising that many Chinese tourists behave badly on their foreign trips. We should give them time to change.\n,.\n\n<question>:\nWhat are Chinese tourists encouraged to do?\n\n<options>:\nA Respect local customs wherever they travel.\nB Try to be polite both at home and abroad.\nC Ask questions when they meet with difficulty.\nD Take the guidebook with them when traveling abroad.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIn September 2013, the China National Tourism Administration issued a new set of tourist guideline in order to improve tourists' behavior when they travel abroad. Although the 64-page handbook contains suggestions for Chinese tourists when traveling at home, the main purpose is to improve the poor reputation of Chinese tourists abroad.\nIn 2013, more than 83 million Chinese people traveled overseas, up 18 percent from the year 2012, according to the China Tourism Academy. But even as they travel farther, the Chinese tourists continue to take bad habits with them. From damaging ancient Egyptian temples to letting children defecate in the middle of airports, Chinese tourists have earned a bad fame. Chinese Vice-Premier Wang Yang even stressed the need for Chinese tourists to behave better while traveling overseas so as to protect China's image abroad.\nNow with the latest \"guidebook\", Chinese travelers should have no excuse for rude behavior. According to the guidelines, when using the restroom, Chinese tourists are asked not to forget to flush the toilet after using it.\nThe guidelines also remind tourists of not fighting with others when they want to take pictures at tourist attractions. When flying, the guidelines advise travelers not to take life vests away from airplanes.\nChinese tourists are also encouraged to be respectful of local customs wherever they travel. In the United Kingdom, for example, it is not polite to ask people. Where are you going?\" or \"Have you eaten?\", the handbook says.\nNevertheless, with a very short history of traveling overseas, it is not surprising that many Chinese tourists behave badly on their foreign trips. We should give them time to change.\n,.\n\n<question>:\nWhy is it not surprising for some Chinese tourists to behave badly abroad?\n\n<options>:\nA They can't speak foreign languages.\nB They don't get trained before traveling abroad.\nC They don't understand local people and culture.\nD China has a very short history of overseas travel.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nLook at this photo of my family. There are six people in my family. This woman is my mother. She is nice and looks so young.She is a policewoman . She works in a police station . She is a hero in my heart . That man in the black coat is my father. He is a scientist . He works in an institute . He is very busy. Look at this lovely boy. It is my little brother. My grandma looks after him. She is a nurse. My grandpa is that man in the brown coat. My father looks like him. He is a teacher. Can you see me? I'm behind my brother. I have a happy family.\n\n<question>:\nThere are _ people in my family.\n\n<options>:\nA four\nB five\nC six\nD seven\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nLook at this photo of my family. There are six people in my family. This woman is my mother. She is nice and looks so young.She is a policewoman . She works in a police station . She is a hero in my heart . That man in the black coat is my father. He is a scientist . He works in an institute . He is very busy. Look at this lovely boy. It is my little brother. My grandma looks after him. She is a nurse. My grandpa is that man in the brown coat. My father looks like him. He is a teacher. Can you see me? I'm behind my brother. I have a happy family.\n\n<question>:\n_ is a hero in my heart.\n\n<options>:\nA My father\nB My mother\nC My grandpa\nD My grandma\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nLook at this photo of my family. There are six people in my family. This woman is my mother. She is nice and looks so young.She is a policewoman . She works in a police station . She is a hero in my heart . That man in the black coat is my father. He is a scientist . He works in an institute . He is very busy. Look at this lovely boy. It is my little brother. My grandma looks after him. She is a nurse. My grandpa is that man in the brown coat. My father looks like him. He is a teacher. Can you see me? I'm behind my brother. I have a happy family.\n\n<question>:\nMy father is a _ .\n\n<options>:\nA policeman\nB teacher\nC nurse\nD scientist\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nLook at this photo of my family. There are six people in my family. This woman is my mother. She is nice and looks so young.She is a policewoman . She works in a police station . She is a hero in my heart . That man in the black coat is my father. He is a scientist . He works in an institute . He is very busy. Look at this lovely boy. It is my little brother. My grandma looks after him. She is a nurse. My grandpa is that man in the brown coat. My father looks like him. He is a teacher. Can you see me? I'm behind my brother. I have a happy family.\n\n<question>:\nMy grandma works _ .\n\n<options>:\nA in a hospital\nB in an institute\nC in a police station\nD in a school\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nLook at this photo of my family. There are six people in my family. This woman is my mother. She is nice and looks so young.She is a policewoman . She works in a police station . She is a hero in my heart . That man in the black coat is my father. He is a scientist . He works in an institute . He is very busy. Look at this lovely boy. It is my little brother. My grandma looks after him. She is a nurse. My grandpa is that man in the brown coat. My father looks like him. He is a teacher. Can you see me? I'm behind my brother. I have a happy family.\n\n<question>:\nMy grandpa wears a _ coat.\n\n<options>:\nA brown\nB black\nC red\nD green\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nLast Friday my friend Deborah asked me if I would like to learn how to make tofu. I couldn't think of any good reason not to be interested in, so I said, \"Yes\". The next day I met her and another three nice people at the Hodo Soy Beanery Oakland. I enjoyed the trip. I got a lot from the trip. The following is what I learnt.\nTofu has a history of 2,000 years. Although the word \"tofu\" is from Japanese, the food maybe comes from China. There are two main kinds of tofu: soft tofu and firm tofu . In some parts of Asia, people use tofu as a kind of meat.\nDouhua is one kind of soft tofu. It is a popular breakfast food in China. Because it is very soft, people can't eat it with _ , but with a spoon . People often eat it as a snack and often add spring onions and gravy to it. In Malaysia, people usually eat douhua with white or dark sugar water.\n,.\n\n<question>:\nWhen did the writer go to Hodo Soy Beanery Ockland?\n\n<options>:\nA Last Thursday.\nB Last Friday.\nC Last Saturday.\nD Last Sunday.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nLast Friday my friend Deborah asked me if I would like to learn how to make tofu. I couldn't think of any good reason not to be interested in, so I said, \"Yes\". The next day I met her and another three nice people at the Hodo Soy Beanery Oakland. I enjoyed the trip. I got a lot from the trip. The following is what I learnt.\nTofu has a history of 2,000 years. Although the word \"tofu\" is from Japanese, the food maybe comes from China. There are two main kinds of tofu: soft tofu and firm tofu . In some parts of Asia, people use tofu as a kind of meat.\nDouhua is one kind of soft tofu. It is a popular breakfast food in China. Because it is very soft, people can't eat it with _ , but with a spoon . People often eat it as a snack and often add spring onions and gravy to it. In Malaysia, people usually eat douhua with white or dark sugar water.\n,.\n\n<question>:\nHow many people went there with the writer?\n\n<options>:\nA One.\nB Two.\nC Three.\nD Four.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nLast Friday my friend Deborah asked me if I would like to learn how to make tofu. I couldn't think of any good reason not to be interested in, so I said, \"Yes\". The next day I met her and another three nice people at the Hodo Soy Beanery Oakland. I enjoyed the trip. I got a lot from the trip. The following is what I learnt.\nTofu has a history of 2,000 years. Although the word \"tofu\" is from Japanese, the food maybe comes from China. There are two main kinds of tofu: soft tofu and firm tofu . In some parts of Asia, people use tofu as a kind of meat.\nDouhua is one kind of soft tofu. It is a popular breakfast food in China. Because it is very soft, people can't eat it with _ , but with a spoon . People often eat it as a snack and often add spring onions and gravy to it. In Malaysia, people usually eat douhua with white or dark sugar water.\n,.\n\n<question>:\nWe can learn from the passage that the food tofu may come from _ .\n\n<options>:\nA Japan\nB China\nC Oakland\nD Malaysia\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nLast Friday my friend Deborah asked me if I would like to learn how to make tofu. I couldn't think of any good reason not to be interested in, so I said, \"Yes\". The next day I met her and another three nice people at the Hodo Soy Beanery Oakland. I enjoyed the trip. I got a lot from the trip. The following is what I learnt.\nTofu has a history of 2,000 years. Although the word \"tofu\" is from Japanese, the food maybe comes from China. There are two main kinds of tofu: soft tofu and firm tofu . In some parts of Asia, people use tofu as a kind of meat.\nDouhua is one kind of soft tofu. It is a popular breakfast food in China. Because it is very soft, people can't eat it with _ , but with a spoon . People often eat it as a snack and often add spring onions and gravy to it. In Malaysia, people usually eat douhua with white or dark sugar water.\n,.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is NOT true according to the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA People began to make tofu 2,000 years ago.\nB Some people use tofu as a kind of meat.\nC Douhua is one kind of firm tofu.\nD Many people eat tofu as a snack.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nWelcome you to a friendly family run pub\nTHE BOOT\nFREE HOUSE\n18 Brinkley Rd Dullingham, Near Newmarket Tel: 01638 507327\nBeer Festival 29 April - 2 May\nALWAYS AVAILABLE\nAdanms Best Bitter, Broadside & Guest Beers\nTraditional Pub Food served Mon - Fri 12noon--2pm\nOpening Times:\nMonday to Friday 11am--2:30pm & 5pm - 11pm\nSaturday: 11am--11pm Sunday: 12 noon -2:30pm & 7pm - 10:30pm\n\n<question>:\nHow many days does the Beer Festival last?\n\n<options>:\nA 3.\nB 4.\nC 5.\nD 6.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nWelcome you to a friendly family run pub\nTHE BOOT\nFREE HOUSE\n18 Brinkley Rd Dullingham, Near Newmarket Tel: 01638 507327\nBeer Festival 29 April - 2 May\nALWAYS AVAILABLE\nAdanms Best Bitter, Broadside & Guest Beers\nTraditional Pub Food served Mon - Fri 12noon--2pm\nOpening Times:\nMonday to Friday 11am--2:30pm & 5pm - 11pm\nSaturday: 11am--11pm Sunday: 12 noon -2:30pm & 7pm - 10:30pm\n\n<question>:\nTraditional Pub Food is served every day except _ .\n\n<options>:\nA Monday & Friday\nB Saturday & Sunday\nC Monday & Saturday\nD Friday & Sunday\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nWelcome you to a friendly family run pub\nTHE BOOT\nFREE HOUSE\n18 Brinkley Rd Dullingham, Near Newmarket Tel: 01638 507327\nBeer Festival 29 April - 2 May\nALWAYS AVAILABLE\nAdanms Best Bitter, Broadside & Guest Beers\nTraditional Pub Food served Mon - Fri 12noon--2pm\nOpening Times:\nMonday to Friday 11am--2:30pm & 5pm - 11pm\nSaturday: 11am--11pm Sunday: 12 noon -2:30pm & 7pm - 10:30pm\n\n<question>:\nWhich information helps you if you want to order at home from the Pub?\n\n<options>:\nA 18 Brinkley Rd Dullingham\nB Newmarket\nC Tel: 01638 507327\nD Free House\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nWelcome you to a friendly family run pub\nTHE BOOT\nFREE HOUSE\n18 Brinkley Rd Dullingham, Near Newmarket Tel: 01638 507327\nBeer Festival 29 April - 2 May\nALWAYS AVAILABLE\nAdanms Best Bitter, Broadside & Guest Beers\nTraditional Pub Food served Mon - Fri 12noon--2pm\nOpening Times:\nMonday to Friday 11am--2:30pm & 5pm - 11pm\nSaturday: 11am--11pm Sunday: 12 noon -2:30pm & 7pm - 10:30pm\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the advertisement, the pub is run by _ .\n\n<options>:\nA a family\nB a friend\nC a farm\nD a boss\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nWelcome you to a friendly family run pub\nTHE BOOT\nFREE HOUSE\n18 Brinkley Rd Dullingham, Near Newmarket Tel: 01638 507327\nBeer Festival 29 April - 2 May\nALWAYS AVAILABLE\nAdanms Best Bitter, Broadside & Guest Beers\nTraditional Pub Food served Mon - Fri 12noon--2pm\nOpening Times:\nMonday to Friday 11am--2:30pm & 5pm - 11pm\nSaturday: 11am--11pm Sunday: 12 noon -2:30pm & 7pm - 10:30pm\n\n<question>:\nDuring Beer Festival, guests can easily get _ .\n\n<options>:\nA Adanms Best Bitter\nB Broadside\nC Guest Beers\nD all above\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nSome students, parents and teachers in Shanghai were surveyed last month. According to the result of the survey, the generation gap between students and parents as well as teachers is becoming wider. Here is what they said.\nVoice of the students:\n\"Our parents hold too high _ which put us under lots of pressure. They care too much about our lives and studies,\" one student said.\n\"It's impolite that some students' parents read their children's diaries without permission!\" one student said angrily.\n\"Some of our teachers are so serious that we can't make friends with them at all,\" another student said sadly.\nVoice of the parents:\nOne mother said, \"After school, my daughter usually locks herself into her room and spends lots of time talking with others on the phone. And I can't stand her clothes and hairstyle!\"\n\"I thought my son was doing very well in his studies. I didn't realize I was being cheated by him until I got a call from his teacher,\" said a father.\nVoice of the teachers:\nAn English teacher said, \"Today, the role of the teacher is to put knowledge into students' brains. The power of teachers has kept students away from them.\"\n\"Some parents pay too much attention to their children's grades instead of creating a lively and colorful environment at home,\" another teacher said.\n\"In the past, teachers and students often played games together or talked with each other. Today, only studies and grades are talked about,\" said a teacher. \"A school should be a place where students can learn not only knowledge, but also how to face failure and frustration bravely enough.\n\n<question>:\nWhat can we know from the students' voice?\n\n<options>:\nA They hope to be free don't want their parents to be very strict.\nB The higher expectations their parents hold, the better they will do.\nC Teachers like making friends with students now.\nD A warm and happy family isn't expected.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nSome students, parents and teachers in Shanghai were surveyed last month. According to the result of the survey, the generation gap between students and parents as well as teachers is becoming wider. Here is what they said.\nVoice of the students:\n\"Our parents hold too high _ which put us under lots of pressure. They care too much about our lives and studies,\" one student said.\n\"It's impolite that some students' parents read their children's diaries without permission!\" one student said angrily.\n\"Some of our teachers are so serious that we can't make friends with them at all,\" another student said sadly.\nVoice of the parents:\nOne mother said, \"After school, my daughter usually locks herself into her room and spends lots of time talking with others on the phone. And I can't stand her clothes and hairstyle!\"\n\"I thought my son was doing very well in his studies. I didn't realize I was being cheated by him until I got a call from his teacher,\" said a father.\nVoice of the teachers:\nAn English teacher said, \"Today, the role of the teacher is to put knowledge into students' brains. The power of teachers has kept students away from them.\"\n\"Some parents pay too much attention to their children's grades instead of creating a lively and colorful environment at home,\" another teacher said.\n\"In the past, teachers and students often played games together or talked with each other. Today, only studies and grades are talked about,\" said a teacher. \"A school should be a place where students can learn not only knowledge, but also how to face failure and frustration bravely enough.\n\n<question>:\nWhat can we infer from the teachers who were surveyed?\n\n<options>:\nA Teachers feel what they are doing for students is good.\nB Parents, teachers and educational rules all influence students greatly.\nC Now teachers and students communicate better than before.\nD Teachers should care more about excellent students.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nSome students, parents and teachers in Shanghai were surveyed last month. According to the result of the survey, the generation gap between students and parents as well as teachers is becoming wider. Here is what they said.\nVoice of the students:\n\"Our parents hold too high _ which put us under lots of pressure. They care too much about our lives and studies,\" one student said.\n\"It's impolite that some students' parents read their children's diaries without permission!\" one student said angrily.\n\"Some of our teachers are so serious that we can't make friends with them at all,\" another student said sadly.\nVoice of the parents:\nOne mother said, \"After school, my daughter usually locks herself into her room and spends lots of time talking with others on the phone. And I can't stand her clothes and hairstyle!\"\n\"I thought my son was doing very well in his studies. I didn't realize I was being cheated by him until I got a call from his teacher,\" said a father.\nVoice of the teachers:\nAn English teacher said, \"Today, the role of the teacher is to put knowledge into students' brains. The power of teachers has kept students away from them.\"\n\"Some parents pay too much attention to their children's grades instead of creating a lively and colorful environment at home,\" another teacher said.\n\"In the past, teachers and students often played games together or talked with each other. Today, only studies and grades are talked about,\" said a teacher. \"A school should be a place where students can learn not only knowledge, but also how to face failure and frustration bravely enough.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following could be the best title for the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Unhappy teenagers\nB Serious parents\nC Educational rules\nD The generation gap\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nDo you enjoy visiting a museum? Did you ever make a plan before a visit? Every museum must have something that attracts you. And there are many possible ways to enjoy yourself in a museum. If you follow these steps below, you'll know what is worth seeing and doing, so that you can make the most of your time at the museum.\nDecide what museum you will visit. There are so many different kinds of museums and you first need to find one that you like. It's easy for you to choose one and start an enjoyable visit!\nDo some research online. Every museum now has a website which allows you to look through the information about it. On the website, you may look for such things as:\nThe exhibits -See what is on show at the museum at all times, and what special exhibitions are held for a short time.\nThe history of the museum -There will often be very interesting stories about the exhibits and the benefactors . That can make your visit more interesting.\nActivities -See whether there are talks, tours our special activities on the day when you visit. Many museums hold some activities that meet the interests of all age groups.\nCost, food or shortage - It's important how much the visit will cost. You have to decide whether or not you can eat there. You might also need to find out transportation needs, as well as storage for coats, bags etc.\nLearn at least one thing on your visit. It is always good to take away something new from your visit.\nPlan breaks into your visit. When you walk around, standing here and studying exhibits there, you may become very tired. So it is important to take breaks. A break is a good opportunity for you to think of what you have seen and what else you might wan t to do in museum.\nTake a friend or two. Visiting museums is always a lot more fun when you are with someone else. You can talk over what you're seeing. A friend also brings another way of thinking when you talk about the exhibit.\n\n<question>:\nTo make our visit more interesting, we can _ .\n\n<options>:\nA organize activities like special shows and talks\nB learn about the interests of all age groups\nC read the stories about exhibits and benefactors\nD walk around the museum without breaks\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nDo you enjoy visiting a museum? Did you ever make a plan before a visit? Every museum must have something that attracts you. And there are many possible ways to enjoy yourself in a museum. If you follow these steps below, you'll know what is worth seeing and doing, so that you can make the most of your time at the museum.\nDecide what museum you will visit. There are so many different kinds of museums and you first need to find one that you like. It's easy for you to choose one and start an enjoyable visit!\nDo some research online. Every museum now has a website which allows you to look through the information about it. On the website, you may look for such things as:\nThe exhibits -See what is on show at the museum at all times, and what special exhibitions are held for a short time.\nThe history of the museum -There will often be very interesting stories about the exhibits and the benefactors . That can make your visit more interesting.\nActivities -See whether there are talks, tours our special activities on the day when you visit. Many museums hold some activities that meet the interests of all age groups.\nCost, food or shortage - It's important how much the visit will cost. You have to decide whether or not you can eat there. You might also need to find out transportation needs, as well as storage for coats, bags etc.\nLearn at least one thing on your visit. It is always good to take away something new from your visit.\nPlan breaks into your visit. When you walk around, standing here and studying exhibits there, you may become very tired. So it is important to take breaks. A break is a good opportunity for you to think of what you have seen and what else you might wan t to do in museum.\nTake a friend or two. Visiting museums is always a lot more fun when you are with someone else. You can talk over what you're seeing. A friend also brings another way of thinking when you talk about the exhibit.\n\n<question>:\nIf we visit a museum with friends, we can _ .\n\n<options>:\nA share the experience with them\nB come up with strange ideas\nC cut down the cost of the visit\nD discuss the next visit plan\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nDo you enjoy visiting a museum? Did you ever make a plan before a visit? Every museum must have something that attracts you. And there are many possible ways to enjoy yourself in a museum. If you follow these steps below, you'll know what is worth seeing and doing, so that you can make the most of your time at the museum.\nDecide what museum you will visit. There are so many different kinds of museums and you first need to find one that you like. It's easy for you to choose one and start an enjoyable visit!\nDo some research online. Every museum now has a website which allows you to look through the information about it. On the website, you may look for such things as:\nThe exhibits -See what is on show at the museum at all times, and what special exhibitions are held for a short time.\nThe history of the museum -There will often be very interesting stories about the exhibits and the benefactors . That can make your visit more interesting.\nActivities -See whether there are talks, tours our special activities on the day when you visit. Many museums hold some activities that meet the interests of all age groups.\nCost, food or shortage - It's important how much the visit will cost. You have to decide whether or not you can eat there. You might also need to find out transportation needs, as well as storage for coats, bags etc.\nLearn at least one thing on your visit. It is always good to take away something new from your visit.\nPlan breaks into your visit. When you walk around, standing here and studying exhibits there, you may become very tired. So it is important to take breaks. A break is a good opportunity for you to think of what you have seen and what else you might wan t to do in museum.\nTake a friend or two. Visiting museums is always a lot more fun when you are with someone else. You can talk over what you're seeing. A friend also brings another way of thinking when you talk about the exhibit.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage, we should first _ .\n\n<options>:\nA do some research online\nB make a plan for lunch\nC choose a friend to go with\nD decide on a museum to visit\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nDo you enjoy visiting a museum? Did you ever make a plan before a visit? Every museum must have something that attracts you. And there are many possible ways to enjoy yourself in a museum. If you follow these steps below, you'll know what is worth seeing and doing, so that you can make the most of your time at the museum.\nDecide what museum you will visit. There are so many different kinds of museums and you first need to find one that you like. It's easy for you to choose one and start an enjoyable visit!\nDo some research online. Every museum now has a website which allows you to look through the information about it. On the website, you may look for such things as:\nThe exhibits -See what is on show at the museum at all times, and what special exhibitions are held for a short time.\nThe history of the museum -There will often be very interesting stories about the exhibits and the benefactors . That can make your visit more interesting.\nActivities -See whether there are talks, tours our special activities on the day when you visit. Many museums hold some activities that meet the interests of all age groups.\nCost, food or shortage - It's important how much the visit will cost. You have to decide whether or not you can eat there. You might also need to find out transportation needs, as well as storage for coats, bags etc.\nLearn at least one thing on your visit. It is always good to take away something new from your visit.\nPlan breaks into your visit. When you walk around, standing here and studying exhibits there, you may become very tired. So it is important to take breaks. A break is a good opportunity for you to think of what you have seen and what else you might wan t to do in museum.\nTake a friend or two. Visiting museums is always a lot more fun when you are with someone else. You can talk over what you're seeing. A friend also brings another way of thinking when you talk about the exhibit.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the passage mainly about?\n\n<options>:\nA What to do in a museum.\nB How to enjoy a museum.\nC Where to find a museum.\nD When to visit a museum.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThere are plenty of possible reasons why you don't have any flowers near you. Perhaps, you just don't like them. Or maybe someone nearby doesn't. Maybe you're at work, and flowers are not allowed. Assuming the problem is simply that you don't have time to go out and get flowers, you may be surprised to learn just how easy it actually is.\nIt's good to get flowers for yourself, but even better to be given them. I'm sure you know this, just as I'm sure there's someone special in your life who feels the same way. So why not take the chance to make someone happy, and get them some flowers? I know, you would, but it's just too much trouble. Well, that's where you're wrong!\nIt' s a good excuse, and while it might have worked in the past, I'm afraid it doesn't work any more. Perhaps you are really too busy to go into town and get some flowers. On the other hand, the fact that you are reading this clearly shows that you have enough time to go online. Nowadays, you can buy pretty well anything online, and yes that includes flowers. By the way, there's another point to consider here. Price. I'm sure you've noticed that you can usually get things cheaper if you buy online, and flowers are no exception . For the same price as a few roses, you could have a full bouquet of flowers picked and arranged by an expert.\nSo why are you still here? Go online, and hunt down some flowers! There are plenty of flower shops available , and you should have no trouble finding one that\nnear you, especially if you live in a city or large town. Then you're just a few clicks away from a beautiful bouquet.\n,\n\n<question>:\nThis passage mainly tells us that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA there are few flowers around us now\nB flowers are not allowed in the workplaces\nC people don't like flowers any more\nD how we can get flowers when we're busy\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThere are plenty of possible reasons why you don't have any flowers near you. Perhaps, you just don't like them. Or maybe someone nearby doesn't. Maybe you're at work, and flowers are not allowed. Assuming the problem is simply that you don't have time to go out and get flowers, you may be surprised to learn just how easy it actually is.\nIt's good to get flowers for yourself, but even better to be given them. I'm sure you know this, just as I'm sure there's someone special in your life who feels the same way. So why not take the chance to make someone happy, and get them some flowers? I know, you would, but it's just too much trouble. Well, that's where you're wrong!\nIt' s a good excuse, and while it might have worked in the past, I'm afraid it doesn't work any more. Perhaps you are really too busy to go into town and get some flowers. On the other hand, the fact that you are reading this clearly shows that you have enough time to go online. Nowadays, you can buy pretty well anything online, and yes that includes flowers. By the way, there's another point to consider here. Price. I'm sure you've noticed that you can usually get things cheaper if you buy online, and flowers are no exception . For the same price as a few roses, you could have a full bouquet of flowers picked and arranged by an expert.\nSo why are you still here? Go online, and hunt down some flowers! There are plenty of flower shops available , and you should have no trouble finding one that\nnear you, especially if you live in a city or large town. Then you're just a few clicks away from a beautiful bouquet.\n,\n\n<question>:\nThe following reasons why you don't like flowers are talked about except\n\n<options>:\nA You don't like the flowers\nB The flowers are expensive\nC You're at work\nD Flowers aren't allowed\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThere are plenty of possible reasons why you don't have any flowers near you. Perhaps, you just don't like them. Or maybe someone nearby doesn't. Maybe you're at work, and flowers are not allowed. Assuming the problem is simply that you don't have time to go out and get flowers, you may be surprised to learn just how easy it actually is.\nIt's good to get flowers for yourself, but even better to be given them. I'm sure you know this, just as I'm sure there's someone special in your life who feels the same way. So why not take the chance to make someone happy, and get them some flowers? I know, you would, but it's just too much trouble. Well, that's where you're wrong!\nIt' s a good excuse, and while it might have worked in the past, I'm afraid it doesn't work any more. Perhaps you are really too busy to go into town and get some flowers. On the other hand, the fact that you are reading this clearly shows that you have enough time to go online. Nowadays, you can buy pretty well anything online, and yes that includes flowers. By the way, there's another point to consider here. Price. I'm sure you've noticed that you can usually get things cheaper if you buy online, and flowers are no exception . For the same price as a few roses, you could have a full bouquet of flowers picked and arranged by an expert.\nSo why are you still here? Go online, and hunt down some flowers! There are plenty of flower shops available , and you should have no trouble finding one that\nnear you, especially if you live in a city or large town. Then you're just a few clicks away from a beautiful bouquet.\n,\n\n<question>:\nWhat's the purpose of the author's writing this passage?\n\n<options>:\nA To advise people to buy flowers online.\nB To explain why people don't buy flowers.\nC To list the advantages of buying flowers online.\nD To share some information about a flower shop.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nDo you see many signs around you? Do you know the signs are an important part of our daily life? They can be in pictures or in words to give people information. What do people think are good signs? If you are thinking about making signs for others, what should you know?\nThe most important thing is that signs should be simple and easy to understand. It is important to use clear language. On the other hand, the words should be easy to write and you just need to write down what you want to do. \"Keep off the grass\" is a very good example. It means \"Don't touch or walk on the grass\".\nNowadays, there is a saying that \"A picture paints a thousand words\". Perhaps that's why we are seeing more and more signs in pictures, or a combination of pictures and words. However, that's the difficult part, because picture signs may have different meanings in different countries.\n\n<question>:\nFirst, a good sign should be _ .\n\n<options>:\nA clear\nB beautiful\nC funny\nD interesting\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nDo you see many signs around you? Do you know the signs are an important part of our daily life? They can be in pictures or in words to give people information. What do people think are good signs? If you are thinking about making signs for others, what should you know?\nThe most important thing is that signs should be simple and easy to understand. It is important to use clear language. On the other hand, the words should be easy to write and you just need to write down what you want to do. \"Keep off the grass\" is a very good example. It means \"Don't touch or walk on the grass\".\nNowadays, there is a saying that \"A picture paints a thousand words\". Perhaps that's why we are seeing more and more signs in pictures, or a combination of pictures and words. However, that's the difficult part, because picture signs may have different meanings in different countries.\n\n<question>:\nThe writer uses \"A picture paints a thousand words\" to show that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA a word sign is as easy as a picture sign to make\nB a picture sign often has more information than a word sign\nC a word sign has more information than a picture sign\nD a word sign and a picture sign have the same information\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nDo you see many signs around you? Do you know the signs are an important part of our daily life? They can be in pictures or in words to give people information. What do people think are good signs? If you are thinking about making signs for others, what should you know?\nThe most important thing is that signs should be simple and easy to understand. It is important to use clear language. On the other hand, the words should be easy to write and you just need to write down what you want to do. \"Keep off the grass\" is a very good example. It means \"Don't touch or walk on the grass\".\nNowadays, there is a saying that \"A picture paints a thousand words\". Perhaps that's why we are seeing more and more signs in pictures, or a combination of pictures and words. However, that's the difficult part, because picture signs may have different meanings in different countries.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the disadvantage of picture signs?\n\n<options>:\nA They are too simple.\nB They are not easy to understand.\nC They are not as interesting as word signs.\nD They may have different meanings in different countries.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nDo you see many signs around you? Do you know the signs are an important part of our daily life? They can be in pictures or in words to give people information. What do people think are good signs? If you are thinking about making signs for others, what should you know?\nThe most important thing is that signs should be simple and easy to understand. It is important to use clear language. On the other hand, the words should be easy to write and you just need to write down what you want to do. \"Keep off the grass\" is a very good example. It means \"Don't touch or walk on the grass\".\nNowadays, there is a saying that \"A picture paints a thousand words\". Perhaps that's why we are seeing more and more signs in pictures, or a combination of pictures and words. However, that's the difficult part, because picture signs may have different meanings in different countries.\n\n<question>:\nWhat's the best title of the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA The History of Signs\nB Word Signs\nC Picture Signs\nD Signs Are Important\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMany people think that water will never be used up because there are many rivers and lakes. And the rain can make us get enough fresh water. Also, we can dig wells to find fresh water under the ground. In fact, it is wrong and dangerous to think so. In some areas, people fight for fresh water. There is little rain there all year round. Let's look around us. Some factories pour dirty water into rivers. And some people drop litter into rivers. We see polluted water here and there. We must do something to help people understand about preventing water from being polluted. It's never too late if we take action right now.\n\n<question>:\nFresh water is from _ .\n\n<options>:\nA rivers and lakes\nB rain\nC wells\nD A, B, and C\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMany people think that water will never be used up because there are many rivers and lakes. And the rain can make us get enough fresh water. Also, we can dig wells to find fresh water under the ground. In fact, it is wrong and dangerous to think so. In some areas, people fight for fresh water. There is little rain there all year round. Let's look around us. Some factories pour dirty water into rivers. And some people drop litter into rivers. We see polluted water here and there. We must do something to help people understand about preventing water from being polluted. It's never too late if we take action right now.\n\n<question>:\nIt's dangerous and wrong to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA get enough fresh water\nB think water is endless\nC dig a well\nD use up water\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMany people think that water will never be used up because there are many rivers and lakes. And the rain can make us get enough fresh water. Also, we can dig wells to find fresh water under the ground. In fact, it is wrong and dangerous to think so. In some areas, people fight for fresh water. There is little rain there all year round. Let's look around us. Some factories pour dirty water into rivers. And some people drop litter into rivers. We see polluted water here and there. We must do something to help people understand about preventing water from being polluted. It's never too late if we take action right now.\n\n<question>:\nWhat do people fight for in some areas?\n\n<options>:\nA Fresh water.\nB Little rain.\nC Pouring dirty water.\nD Money.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMany people think that water will never be used up because there are many rivers and lakes. And the rain can make us get enough fresh water. Also, we can dig wells to find fresh water under the ground. In fact, it is wrong and dangerous to think so. In some areas, people fight for fresh water. There is little rain there all year round. Let's look around us. Some factories pour dirty water into rivers. And some people drop litter into rivers. We see polluted water here and there. We must do something to help people understand about preventing water from being polluted. It's never too late if we take action right now.\n\n<question>:\nWhat's the main idea?\n\n<options>:\nA Water will never be used up.\nB How to find fresh water.\nC Water is everywhere.\nD Shortage of fresh water.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nTwo friends were eating at the table, there was a cup of chili oil . It looked nice. The two men hadn't seen it before. One of them thought it was sweet and drank some of it. Tears ran down from his eyes. But he hoped that his friend felt the same as him. He said nothing. When the other man saw that his friend was crying, he asked, \"Why are you crying, my dear friend?\" \"I was thinking of my father. Two years ago, when he drove out on a wet day, another car hit his car and he died. How poor he was!\"\nSoon after that the other man took some of the chili oil. When tears started down from his eyes, his friend asked the same question, \"Why are you crying, then?\"\n\"To think that you were not in the same car as your father was.\"\n\n<question>:\nHow did the chili oil taste?\n\n<options>:\nA It was sweet.\nB It was nice.\nC It was delicious.\nD It was terrible.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nTwo friends were eating at the table, there was a cup of chili oil . It looked nice. The two men hadn't seen it before. One of them thought it was sweet and drank some of it. Tears ran down from his eyes. But he hoped that his friend felt the same as him. He said nothing. When the other man saw that his friend was crying, he asked, \"Why are you crying, my dear friend?\" \"I was thinking of my father. Two years ago, when he drove out on a wet day, another car hit his car and he died. How poor he was!\"\nSoon after that the other man took some of the chili oil. When tears started down from his eyes, his friend asked the same question, \"Why are you crying, then?\"\n\"To think that you were not in the same car as your father was.\"\n\n<question>:\nWhy didn't the first man tell the fact ?\n\n<options>:\nA He wanted his friend to drink some chili oil.\nB He wanted his friend to cry for his father.\nC He thought his friend would like the chili oil.\nD He thought the chili oil was good for his friend.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nYou may not have heard the words \"freshman fifteen\" before, but they are very important for students who are entering university. A freshman is a first-year college student. \"Fifteen\" refers to fifteen pounds--the fifteen pounds added to a student's weight in his or her first year. There are a number of reasons why first-year university students gain (n) weight; but it's encouraging to know that freshmen don't have to add these harmful fifteen pounds.\nMistakes choosing food\nUniversity kitchens serve many kinds of food. Some students choose unhealthy food,because now their parents are not nearby to help them choose. Some students visit the kitchen many times while studying. Late at night, some students get harmful fast food such as fish and chips with Coke to drink. Students also have less time for walking, running, and doing sports because of their schoolwork.\nEating right\nIf you,re careful, you don,t have to add fifteen pounds. Here are some ideas:\nl Think more about what you eat.\nl Eat plenty of vegetables and healthy meats.\nl Don't eat desserts full of sugar; have fruit after dinner.\nl Try not to eat so much unhealthy food while you study.\nl It,s all right to have a little fast food sometimes--but not often.\nl Write down the foods you eat.\nl Walk, run, do sports--move and you will feel better!\nRemember that the \"freshman fifteen\" can happen to anyone. Talk to your friends about it. Together, try to eat healthy food and not to eat unhealthy food. Walking, running, and playing sports is always more fun with friends. Help each other and you can have a healthy and happy freshman year.\n\n<question>:\nThe \"freshman fifteen\" is _ .\n\n<options>:\nA weight that high school students gain\nB weight that first-year university students can gain\nC fifteen pounds of food that first-year students eat\nD fifteen students who eat unhealthy food\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nYou may not have heard the words \"freshman fifteen\" before, but they are very important for students who are entering university. A freshman is a first-year college student. \"Fifteen\" refers to fifteen pounds--the fifteen pounds added to a student's weight in his or her first year. There are a number of reasons why first-year university students gain (n) weight; but it's encouraging to know that freshmen don't have to add these harmful fifteen pounds.\nMistakes choosing food\nUniversity kitchens serve many kinds of food. Some students choose unhealthy food,because now their parents are not nearby to help them choose. Some students visit the kitchen many times while studying. Late at night, some students get harmful fast food such as fish and chips with Coke to drink. Students also have less time for walking, running, and doing sports because of their schoolwork.\nEating right\nIf you,re careful, you don,t have to add fifteen pounds. Here are some ideas:\nl Think more about what you eat.\nl Eat plenty of vegetables and healthy meats.\nl Don't eat desserts full of sugar; have fruit after dinner.\nl Try not to eat so much unhealthy food while you study.\nl It,s all right to have a little fast food sometimes--but not often.\nl Write down the foods you eat.\nl Walk, run, do sports--move and you will feel better!\nRemember that the \"freshman fifteen\" can happen to anyone. Talk to your friends about it. Together, try to eat healthy food and not to eat unhealthy food. Walking, running, and playing sports is always more fun with friends. Help each other and you can have a healthy and happy freshman year.\n\n<question>:\nThe main idea of this reading is to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA get students ready to gain fifteen pounds\nB sell healthy food to new students\nC help new university students not to gain fifteen pounds\nD show the mistakes students make in studying\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nYou may not have heard the words \"freshman fifteen\" before, but they are very important for students who are entering university. A freshman is a first-year college student. \"Fifteen\" refers to fifteen pounds--the fifteen pounds added to a student's weight in his or her first year. There are a number of reasons why first-year university students gain (n) weight; but it's encouraging to know that freshmen don't have to add these harmful fifteen pounds.\nMistakes choosing food\nUniversity kitchens serve many kinds of food. Some students choose unhealthy food,because now their parents are not nearby to help them choose. Some students visit the kitchen many times while studying. Late at night, some students get harmful fast food such as fish and chips with Coke to drink. Students also have less time for walking, running, and doing sports because of their schoolwork.\nEating right\nIf you,re careful, you don,t have to add fifteen pounds. Here are some ideas:\nl Think more about what you eat.\nl Eat plenty of vegetables and healthy meats.\nl Don't eat desserts full of sugar; have fruit after dinner.\nl Try not to eat so much unhealthy food while you study.\nl It,s all right to have a little fast food sometimes--but not often.\nl Write down the foods you eat.\nl Walk, run, do sports--move and you will feel better!\nRemember that the \"freshman fifteen\" can happen to anyone. Talk to your friends about it. Together, try to eat healthy food and not to eat unhealthy food. Walking, running, and playing sports is always more fun with friends. Help each other and you can have a healthy and happy freshman year.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of these mistakes students make choosing food is not mentioned in the reading?\n\n<options>:\nA Choosing unhealthy food.\nB Visiting the kitchen while studying.\nC Getting fast food at night.\nD Eating too much chocolate.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nYou may not have heard the words \"freshman fifteen\" before, but they are very important for students who are entering university. A freshman is a first-year college student. \"Fifteen\" refers to fifteen pounds--the fifteen pounds added to a student's weight in his or her first year. There are a number of reasons why first-year university students gain (n) weight; but it's encouraging to know that freshmen don't have to add these harmful fifteen pounds.\nMistakes choosing food\nUniversity kitchens serve many kinds of food. Some students choose unhealthy food,because now their parents are not nearby to help them choose. Some students visit the kitchen many times while studying. Late at night, some students get harmful fast food such as fish and chips with Coke to drink. Students also have less time for walking, running, and doing sports because of their schoolwork.\nEating right\nIf you,re careful, you don,t have to add fifteen pounds. Here are some ideas:\nl Think more about what you eat.\nl Eat plenty of vegetables and healthy meats.\nl Don't eat desserts full of sugar; have fruit after dinner.\nl Try not to eat so much unhealthy food while you study.\nl It,s all right to have a little fast food sometimes--but not often.\nl Write down the foods you eat.\nl Walk, run, do sports--move and you will feel better!\nRemember that the \"freshman fifteen\" can happen to anyone. Talk to your friends about it. Together, try to eat healthy food and not to eat unhealthy food. Walking, running, and playing sports is always more fun with friends. Help each other and you can have a healthy and happy freshman year.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of these ideas would the writer of the reading probably agree with?\n\n<options>:\nA You'd better not eat unhealthy food.\nB Not eating unhealthy foods is easier with friends' help.\nC Gaining fifteen pounds can help you study better.\nD Some students can eat anything they want.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nA boy who was cleaning shoes in the street said to a young man passing by, \"Let me clean your shoes.\" The young man said, \"No, thank you.\" \"You may pay me only a pound, sir,\" said the boy. But the young man refused again. Then the boy told him that he would clean his shoes for nothing. The young man agreed to this, and soon one of his shoes was shining brightly. The man put the other shoe on the boy, but the boy refused to clean it unless he was paid two pounds for his work. The young man refused to pay anything and went away. But the dirty one looked so bad that he couldn't walk away. He had to turn back and gave the boy two pounds. In a very short time his shoes shone brightly.\n\n<question>:\nThe boy was a shoe _ .\n\n<options>:\nA cleaner\nB maker\nC repairer\nD seller\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nA boy who was cleaning shoes in the street said to a young man passing by, \"Let me clean your shoes.\" The young man said, \"No, thank you.\" \"You may pay me only a pound, sir,\" said the boy. But the young man refused again. Then the boy told him that he would clean his shoes for nothing. The young man agreed to this, and soon one of his shoes was shining brightly. The man put the other shoe on the boy, but the boy refused to clean it unless he was paid two pounds for his work. The young man refused to pay anything and went away. But the dirty one looked so bad that he couldn't walk away. He had to turn back and gave the boy two pounds. In a very short time his shoes shone brightly.\n\n<question>:\nAt first the young man refused to clean his shoes, because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA he couldn't pay\nB he had not enough money\nC he didn't think it necessary\nD he had just cleaned his shoes\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nA boy who was cleaning shoes in the street said to a young man passing by, \"Let me clean your shoes.\" The young man said, \"No, thank you.\" \"You may pay me only a pound, sir,\" said the boy. But the young man refused again. Then the boy told him that he would clean his shoes for nothing. The young man agreed to this, and soon one of his shoes was shining brightly. The man put the other shoe on the boy, but the boy refused to clean it unless he was paid two pounds for his work. The young man refused to pay anything and went away. But the dirty one looked so bad that he couldn't walk away. He had to turn back and gave the boy two pounds. In a very short time his shoes shone brightly.\n\n<question>:\nThen the young man agreed to clean his shoes, because the boy asked for _ .\n\n<options>:\nA two pounds\nB one pound\nC nothing\nD few money\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nA boy who was cleaning shoes in the street said to a young man passing by, \"Let me clean your shoes.\" The young man said, \"No, thank you.\" \"You may pay me only a pound, sir,\" said the boy. But the young man refused again. Then the boy told him that he would clean his shoes for nothing. The young man agreed to this, and soon one of his shoes was shining brightly. The man put the other shoe on the boy, but the boy refused to clean it unless he was paid two pounds for his work. The young man refused to pay anything and went away. But the dirty one looked so bad that he couldn't walk away. He had to turn back and gave the boy two pounds. In a very short time his shoes shone brightly.\n\n<question>:\nThe boy refused to clean the second shoe, because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA it was very dirty\nB the young man paid only one pound\nC it was difficult to clean\nD he asked to be paid two pounds\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nA boy who was cleaning shoes in the street said to a young man passing by, \"Let me clean your shoes.\" The young man said, \"No, thank you.\" \"You may pay me only a pound, sir,\" said the boy. But the young man refused again. Then the boy told him that he would clean his shoes for nothing. The young man agreed to this, and soon one of his shoes was shining brightly. The man put the other shoe on the boy, but the boy refused to clean it unless he was paid two pounds for his work. The young man refused to pay anything and went away. But the dirty one looked so bad that he couldn't walk away. He had to turn back and gave the boy two pounds. In a very short time his shoes shone brightly.\n\n<question>:\nWhat do you think of the boy?\n\n<options>:\nA Generous.\nB Hard-working.\nC Polite.\nD Smart.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nLong long ago, an old scientist made a few tests on different animals to find out which was the cleverest of all the animals.\nIn one test the old scientist put a monkey in a room. In the room there were many boxes. Some boxes were inside other boxes. The smallest box had some food in it. The scientist wanted to watch the monkey and to find out how long it would take the monkey to find the food. The scientist left the room. He waited for a few minutes outside the door. Then he put his eye to the keyhole . What did he see? To his surprise, he found himself looking into the eye of the monkey. The monkey was on the other side of the door and looked at the scientist through the keyhole.\n\n<question>:\nThe scientist wanted to know _ .\n\n<options>:\nA if the monkey came into the small box\nB if the monkey would sleep\nC which animal was cleverer than other animals\nD if some boxes were inside other boxes\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nLong long ago, an old scientist made a few tests on different animals to find out which was the cleverest of all the animals.\nIn one test the old scientist put a monkey in a room. In the room there were many boxes. Some boxes were inside other boxes. The smallest box had some food in it. The scientist wanted to watch the monkey and to find out how long it would take the monkey to find the food. The scientist left the room. He waited for a few minutes outside the door. Then he put his eye to the keyhole . What did he see? To his surprise, he found himself looking into the eye of the monkey. The monkey was on the other side of the door and looked at the scientist through the keyhole.\n\n<question>:\nAfter the scientist left the room, the monkey _ .\n\n<options>:\nA looked at the scientist through the keyhole\nB began to look for food\nC came into the boxes one after another\nD began to eat the food\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nLong long ago, an old scientist made a few tests on different animals to find out which was the cleverest of all the animals.\nIn one test the old scientist put a monkey in a room. In the room there were many boxes. Some boxes were inside other boxes. The smallest box had some food in it. The scientist wanted to watch the monkey and to find out how long it would take the monkey to find the food. The scientist left the room. He waited for a few minutes outside the door. Then he put his eye to the keyhole . What did he see? To his surprise, he found himself looking into the eye of the monkey. The monkey was on the other side of the door and looked at the scientist through the keyhole.\n\n<question>:\nTo the scientist's surprise, _ .\n\n<options>:\nA the monkey went out of the room\nB the monkey looked at the scientist through the window\nC began to look for food\nD put its eyes to the keyhole.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nBen: Leo, you work too hard. Let's go and sit in the park.\nLeo: I can't do _ . I have to study for my English test next week.\nBen: But, Leo... You already know that you're going to Tsinghua University! Well, what are you going to major in?\nLeo: English and management. How about you? Which school are you going to next year, Ben?\nBen: Oh, I'm going to work for my dad for a year. Then I'll go to college after _ \nLeo: What do you want to study?\nBen: I'm not sure yet. I'd like to study Chinese. So, do you want to be an English teacher or work for a big company after 4 years in Tsinghua University?\nLeo: In fact, I hope to go on to study computer science in Beijing University.\nBen: Wow. We are quite different! You know, I just want to find an easy job. I guess you will be a computer programmer.\nLeo: Uh-huh. I'd like to.\nBen: Well, I hope to work as a teacher and have a nice family in the future.\nLeo: Really? I want to make a lot of money.\n.\n\n<question>:\n1.What does the sentence \"I can't do _ ?\" mean?\n\n<options>:\nA I can't do anything.\nB I can't work.\nC I can't go to the park.\nD I can't study.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nBen: Leo, you work too hard. Let's go and sit in the park.\nLeo: I can't do _ . I have to study for my English test next week.\nBen: But, Leo... You already know that you're going to Tsinghua University! Well, what are you going to major in?\nLeo: English and management. How about you? Which school are you going to next year, Ben?\nBen: Oh, I'm going to work for my dad for a year. Then I'll go to college after _ \nLeo: What do you want to study?\nBen: I'm not sure yet. I'd like to study Chinese. So, do you want to be an English teacher or work for a big company after 4 years in Tsinghua University?\nLeo: In fact, I hope to go on to study computer science in Beijing University.\nBen: Wow. We are quite different! You know, I just want to find an easy job. I guess you will be a computer programmer.\nLeo: Uh-huh. I'd like to.\nBen: Well, I hope to work as a teacher and have a nice family in the future.\nLeo: Really? I want to make a lot of money.\n.\n\n<question>:\nWhat does the sentence \"I'll go to college after _ mean?\n\n<options>:\nA after I left middle school\nB after 1 year\nC after I work for my father\nD Both B and C\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nBen: Leo, you work too hard. Let's go and sit in the park.\nLeo: I can't do _ . I have to study for my English test next week.\nBen: But, Leo... You already know that you're going to Tsinghua University! Well, what are you going to major in?\nLeo: English and management. How about you? Which school are you going to next year, Ben?\nBen: Oh, I'm going to work for my dad for a year. Then I'll go to college after _ \nLeo: What do you want to study?\nBen: I'm not sure yet. I'd like to study Chinese. So, do you want to be an English teacher or work for a big company after 4 years in Tsinghua University?\nLeo: In fact, I hope to go on to study computer science in Beijing University.\nBen: Wow. We are quite different! You know, I just want to find an easy job. I guess you will be a computer programmer.\nLeo: Uh-huh. I'd like to.\nBen: Well, I hope to work as a teacher and have a nice family in the future.\nLeo: Really? I want to make a lot of money.\n.\n\n<question>:\nWho may become an English teacher after 4 years?\n\n<options>:\nA I don't know.\nB Leo.\nC Ben\nD Both of them\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nBen: Leo, you work too hard. Let's go and sit in the park.\nLeo: I can't do _ . I have to study for my English test next week.\nBen: But, Leo... You already know that you're going to Tsinghua University! Well, what are you going to major in?\nLeo: English and management. How about you? Which school are you going to next year, Ben?\nBen: Oh, I'm going to work for my dad for a year. Then I'll go to college after _ \nLeo: What do you want to study?\nBen: I'm not sure yet. I'd like to study Chinese. So, do you want to be an English teacher or work for a big company after 4 years in Tsinghua University?\nLeo: In fact, I hope to go on to study computer science in Beijing University.\nBen: Wow. We are quite different! You know, I just want to find an easy job. I guess you will be a computer programmer.\nLeo: Uh-huh. I'd like to.\nBen: Well, I hope to work as a teacher and have a nice family in the future.\nLeo: Really? I want to make a lot of money.\n.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is Leo going to study after he leaves Tsinghua University?\n\n<options>:\nA Management\nB Chinese\nC Computer Science\nD English\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nBen: Leo, you work too hard. Let's go and sit in the park.\nLeo: I can't do _ . I have to study for my English test next week.\nBen: But, Leo... You already know that you're going to Tsinghua University! Well, what are you going to major in?\nLeo: English and management. How about you? Which school are you going to next year, Ben?\nBen: Oh, I'm going to work for my dad for a year. Then I'll go to college after _ \nLeo: What do you want to study?\nBen: I'm not sure yet. I'd like to study Chinese. So, do you want to be an English teacher or work for a big company after 4 years in Tsinghua University?\nLeo: In fact, I hope to go on to study computer science in Beijing University.\nBen: Wow. We are quite different! You know, I just want to find an easy job. I guess you will be a computer programmer.\nLeo: Uh-huh. I'd like to.\nBen: Well, I hope to work as a teacher and have a nice family in the future.\nLeo: Really? I want to make a lot of money.\n.\n\n<question>:\nWhat plan does Ben have for his future?\n\n<options>:\nA To be a teacher\nB To make a lot of money\nC To be a computer programmer\nD Both B and C\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMa Yan is not really a writer. But this 15-year-old girl has written a book that has moved many people around the world. \"Ma Yan's Diary\" tells us about Ma's life. She lives in a poor village called Zhangjiashu in Tongxin, Ningxia, and she has no money to go to school. But she is brave and has a strong desire to go to school.\nHer mother gave her diary to a French reporter, Pierre Haski when he went to Zhangjisshu in 2001. Now, it has been published in France Italy, Germany, Japan and China.\nMa is now a Junior Three student at Yuwang Middle School in Tongxin. Before this, she had to leave school twice. When she had to stop going to school the first time, her mum told her there was no money for her to go to school. She worked for 21 days and saved 13 yuan. With this money, she went back to school. The second time, her family told her she had to leave school but her two brothers could stay.\n\"I want to study,\" Ma wrote in her diary. \"Why can boys study but girls can't? It would be wonderful if I could stay at school forever.\"\nMa loves school so much because she wants to have a better life.\n\"My parents work hard in the fields but they are still poor. They have no knowledge. Most girls in my village leave school early and get married young. I don't want that kind of life,\" Ma said.\nAfter her story became known, many French student sent money to her. Ma's dream is the same as ever. She hopes to go to Tsinghua University and become a reporter. \"Then , I can find poor kids like me and help them, \" she said.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following can describe Ma Yan's character best?\n\n<options>:\nA Brave.\nB Pretty.\nC Lucky.\nD Poor.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMa Yan is not really a writer. But this 15-year-old girl has written a book that has moved many people around the world. \"Ma Yan's Diary\" tells us about Ma's life. She lives in a poor village called Zhangjiashu in Tongxin, Ningxia, and she has no money to go to school. But she is brave and has a strong desire to go to school.\nHer mother gave her diary to a French reporter, Pierre Haski when he went to Zhangjisshu in 2001. Now, it has been published in France Italy, Germany, Japan and China.\nMa is now a Junior Three student at Yuwang Middle School in Tongxin. Before this, she had to leave school twice. When she had to stop going to school the first time, her mum told her there was no money for her to go to school. She worked for 21 days and saved 13 yuan. With this money, she went back to school. The second time, her family told her she had to leave school but her two brothers could stay.\n\"I want to study,\" Ma wrote in her diary. \"Why can boys study but girls can't? It would be wonderful if I could stay at school forever.\"\nMa loves school so much because she wants to have a better life.\n\"My parents work hard in the fields but they are still poor. They have no knowledge. Most girls in my village leave school early and get married young. I don't want that kind of life,\" Ma said.\nAfter her story became known, many French student sent money to her. Ma's dream is the same as ever. She hopes to go to Tsinghua University and become a reporter. \"Then , I can find poor kids like me and help them, \" she said.\n\n<question>:\nNow you can find \"Ma Yan's Diary\" in all the following countries except _ .\n\n<options>:\nA Germany\nB Britain\nC Japan\nD France\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMa Yan is not really a writer. But this 15-year-old girl has written a book that has moved many people around the world. \"Ma Yan's Diary\" tells us about Ma's life. She lives in a poor village called Zhangjiashu in Tongxin, Ningxia, and she has no money to go to school. But she is brave and has a strong desire to go to school.\nHer mother gave her diary to a French reporter, Pierre Haski when he went to Zhangjisshu in 2001. Now, it has been published in France Italy, Germany, Japan and China.\nMa is now a Junior Three student at Yuwang Middle School in Tongxin. Before this, she had to leave school twice. When she had to stop going to school the first time, her mum told her there was no money for her to go to school. She worked for 21 days and saved 13 yuan. With this money, she went back to school. The second time, her family told her she had to leave school but her two brothers could stay.\n\"I want to study,\" Ma wrote in her diary. \"Why can boys study but girls can't? It would be wonderful if I could stay at school forever.\"\nMa loves school so much because she wants to have a better life.\n\"My parents work hard in the fields but they are still poor. They have no knowledge. Most girls in my village leave school early and get married young. I don't want that kind of life,\" Ma said.\nAfter her story became known, many French student sent money to her. Ma's dream is the same as ever. She hopes to go to Tsinghua University and become a reporter. \"Then , I can find poor kids like me and help them, \" she said.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is the main reason for Ma Yan's Diary to be published?\n\n<options>:\nA Her mother gave her enough money to publish the book.\nB She wrote about the poor life in her village.\nC She is very good at writing.\nD Her diary was read by a French reporter.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMa Yan is not really a writer. But this 15-year-old girl has written a book that has moved many people around the world. \"Ma Yan's Diary\" tells us about Ma's life. She lives in a poor village called Zhangjiashu in Tongxin, Ningxia, and she has no money to go to school. But she is brave and has a strong desire to go to school.\nHer mother gave her diary to a French reporter, Pierre Haski when he went to Zhangjisshu in 2001. Now, it has been published in France Italy, Germany, Japan and China.\nMa is now a Junior Three student at Yuwang Middle School in Tongxin. Before this, she had to leave school twice. When she had to stop going to school the first time, her mum told her there was no money for her to go to school. She worked for 21 days and saved 13 yuan. With this money, she went back to school. The second time, her family told her she had to leave school but her two brothers could stay.\n\"I want to study,\" Ma wrote in her diary. \"Why can boys study but girls can't? It would be wonderful if I could stay at school forever.\"\nMa loves school so much because she wants to have a better life.\n\"My parents work hard in the fields but they are still poor. They have no knowledge. Most girls in my village leave school early and get married young. I don't want that kind of life,\" Ma said.\nAfter her story became known, many French student sent money to her. Ma's dream is the same as ever. She hopes to go to Tsinghua University and become a reporter. \"Then , I can find poor kids like me and help them, \" she said.\n\n<question>:\nWhich is the reason for her leaving school for the second time?\n\n<options>:\nA She had to help her mother do some housework.\nB Her brothers studied better than she did.\nC Girls were not equally treated in their village.\nD She didn't study hard.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMa Yan is not really a writer. But this 15-year-old girl has written a book that has moved many people around the world. \"Ma Yan's Diary\" tells us about Ma's life. She lives in a poor village called Zhangjiashu in Tongxin, Ningxia, and she has no money to go to school. But she is brave and has a strong desire to go to school.\nHer mother gave her diary to a French reporter, Pierre Haski when he went to Zhangjisshu in 2001. Now, it has been published in France Italy, Germany, Japan and China.\nMa is now a Junior Three student at Yuwang Middle School in Tongxin. Before this, she had to leave school twice. When she had to stop going to school the first time, her mum told her there was no money for her to go to school. She worked for 21 days and saved 13 yuan. With this money, she went back to school. The second time, her family told her she had to leave school but her two brothers could stay.\n\"I want to study,\" Ma wrote in her diary. \"Why can boys study but girls can't? It would be wonderful if I could stay at school forever.\"\nMa loves school so much because she wants to have a better life.\n\"My parents work hard in the fields but they are still poor. They have no knowledge. Most girls in my village leave school early and get married young. I don't want that kind of life,\" Ma said.\nAfter her story became known, many French student sent money to her. Ma's dream is the same as ever. She hopes to go to Tsinghua University and become a reporter. \"Then , I can find poor kids like me and help them, \" she said.\n\n<question>:\nMa Yan wants to study because she wants to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA teach her parents knowledge\nB get more money for her study in Tsinghua University\nC become more famous\nD get more knowledge to change her own life\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIt is that time of year again. _ There is so much to do to get ready for the party. Planning a child's birthday party is necessary. It can be fun, exciting and sometimes busy. When planning a child's birthday party, there are many important details( ) to remember:\nFirst, you should decide on a theme. It is very important to plan a successful party. Without a theme there would be no party to plan. If the child is old enough, he can choose what theme he wants to have. He can also choose invitations, decorations, cake design, and even games.\nNext it is time to decide on a date, a place, and the time to have the party . Most people have the child's party on the weekend for conveniece of the parents' schedule . When you have already decided on a date and time, you need to choose a place to have the party. It should be a place your child will enjoy, such as a favorite park, a nice restaurant or your own home.\nAnother important detail to keep in mind is the guest list. Always be sure to only invite people that your child knows and likes. Let the child help you write out the guest list. This helps avoid unwanted guests.\n\n<question>:\nThe writer advises us to decide on _ first for a birthday party.\n\n<options>:\nA a plae\nB a date\nC a cake\nD a theme\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIt is that time of year again. _ There is so much to do to get ready for the party. Planning a child's birthday party is necessary. It can be fun, exciting and sometimes busy. When planning a child's birthday party, there are many important details( ) to remember:\nFirst, you should decide on a theme. It is very important to plan a successful party. Without a theme there would be no party to plan. If the child is old enough, he can choose what theme he wants to have. He can also choose invitations, decorations, cake design, and even games.\nNext it is time to decide on a date, a place, and the time to have the party . Most people have the child's party on the weekend for conveniece of the parents' schedule . When you have already decided on a date and time, you need to choose a place to have the party. It should be a place your child will enjoy, such as a favorite park, a nice restaurant or your own home.\nAnother important detail to keep in mind is the guest list. Always be sure to only invite people that your child knows and likes. Let the child help you write out the guest list. This helps avoid unwanted guests.\n\n<question>:\nThe writer advises us to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA make a guest list for the party\nB invite very important people\nC have the party in the evening\nD invite as many guests as we can\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIt is that time of year again. _ There is so much to do to get ready for the party. Planning a child's birthday party is necessary. It can be fun, exciting and sometimes busy. When planning a child's birthday party, there are many important details( ) to remember:\nFirst, you should decide on a theme. It is very important to plan a successful party. Without a theme there would be no party to plan. If the child is old enough, he can choose what theme he wants to have. He can also choose invitations, decorations, cake design, and even games.\nNext it is time to decide on a date, a place, and the time to have the party . Most people have the child's party on the weekend for conveniece of the parents' schedule . When you have already decided on a date and time, you need to choose a place to have the party. It should be a place your child will enjoy, such as a favorite park, a nice restaurant or your own home.\nAnother important detail to keep in mind is the guest list. Always be sure to only invite people that your child knows and likes. Let the child help you write out the guest list. This helps avoid unwanted guests.\n\n<question>:\nThe passage is written to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA parents\nB teachers\nC children\nD guests\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIt is that time of year again. _ There is so much to do to get ready for the party. Planning a child's birthday party is necessary. It can be fun, exciting and sometimes busy. When planning a child's birthday party, there are many important details( ) to remember:\nFirst, you should decide on a theme. It is very important to plan a successful party. Without a theme there would be no party to plan. If the child is old enough, he can choose what theme he wants to have. He can also choose invitations, decorations, cake design, and even games.\nNext it is time to decide on a date, a place, and the time to have the party . Most people have the child's party on the weekend for conveniece of the parents' schedule . When you have already decided on a date and time, you need to choose a place to have the party. It should be a place your child will enjoy, such as a favorite park, a nice restaurant or your own home.\nAnother important detail to keep in mind is the guest list. Always be sure to only invite people that your child knows and likes. Let the child help you write out the guest list. This helps avoid unwanted guests.\n\n<question>:\nThe passage mainly tells us _ .\n\n<options>:\nA when and where to have a birthday party\nB how to plan a child's birthday party\nC why a child's birthday party is necessary\nD what a child should do on his birthday party\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nNothing beats sitting down in front of the TV with some delicious candy or tasty French fries.\nRecently, an online list of favorite snacks in China became popular. It says that peanuts , walnuts and chocolate are good for our health, but jelly , potato chips and lollipops are \"bad\" for us.\nKids, though, hardly care if the snacks are good or bad for their health. They love them either way. Some snacks often have special importance in a certain country or culture.\nPotato chips and French fries are very popular in the US. They are cheap and tasty. People don't need to wait for a long time to eat it. Popcorn is another common snack. People love eating it when they are watching sports games or visiting the amusement park. Most cinemas sell it to attract customers.\nIn the UK, kids often sit down for snacks after school. They call this \"afternoon tea\". A traditional afternoon tea includes biscuits and tea. People also have scones with jam and cream, which is probably the most classic English snack.\nIn South Korea, Choco Pie is one of the most popular snacks. It's also a favorite of soldiers. The sweet snack makes them happy and helps them _ hard times.\nHowever, it is not just about what you eat as a snack - it's how much you eat and when. Chips and French fries are high in calories and eating too much may make you fat. Sweet snacks like candy and chocolate are high in sugar and eating a lot may give you bad teeth.\n\n<question>:\nFrom the passage, we can know popular snacks in different countries except _ .\n\n<options>:\nA China\nB Canada\nC America\nD England\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nNothing beats sitting down in front of the TV with some delicious candy or tasty French fries.\nRecently, an online list of favorite snacks in China became popular. It says that peanuts , walnuts and chocolate are good for our health, but jelly , potato chips and lollipops are \"bad\" for us.\nKids, though, hardly care if the snacks are good or bad for their health. They love them either way. Some snacks often have special importance in a certain country or culture.\nPotato chips and French fries are very popular in the US. They are cheap and tasty. People don't need to wait for a long time to eat it. Popcorn is another common snack. People love eating it when they are watching sports games or visiting the amusement park. Most cinemas sell it to attract customers.\nIn the UK, kids often sit down for snacks after school. They call this \"afternoon tea\". A traditional afternoon tea includes biscuits and tea. People also have scones with jam and cream, which is probably the most classic English snack.\nIn South Korea, Choco Pie is one of the most popular snacks. It's also a favorite of soldiers. The sweet snack makes them happy and helps them _ hard times.\nHowever, it is not just about what you eat as a snack - it's how much you eat and when. Chips and French fries are high in calories and eating too much may make you fat. Sweet snacks like candy and chocolate are high in sugar and eating a lot may give you bad teeth.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is TRUE according to the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA The snacks including peanuts, walnuts and jelly are bad for our health.\nB People love to eat popcorn when they are watching movies.\nC A traditional afternoon tea includes pies and tea.\nD If you want to have good teeth, you can have more candy and chocolate.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nVery hot weather is common in many parts of the world. Although hot weather just makes most people hot, it can cause medical problems and death.\nFloods, storms and other terrible natural events kill thousands of people every year. And we hear much about them in news reports. We general hear little about heat, which experts say may be nature's most dangerous killer.\nHealth experts say that since the year 1900, very hot weather has killed more people in the United States than any other natural event. One year--- the unusually hot summer of 1980 heat caused about 1,700 deaths in the United States. In 1995, more than 600 people died in another heat wave in one city----Chicago, Illinois.\nBesides drinking lots of cool water , doctors say there are some other things to do to protect against the health dangers of heat. Stay out of the sun, if possible. Wear loose and light--colored clothes. Wear a hat while in the sun. Eat fewer hot and heavy foods. And, when possible, cook foods during cooler time of the day. If possible, rest more often.\nHealth experts say these simple steps can prevent the dangerous health problems caused by heat. They will prevent sickness, help you feel better and may even save your life.\n\n<question>:\nHot weather is common _ .\n\n<options>:\nA all over the world.\nB in many parts of the world\nC in some parts of the world\nD in a few parts of the world\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nVery hot weather is common in many parts of the world. Although hot weather just makes most people hot, it can cause medical problems and death.\nFloods, storms and other terrible natural events kill thousands of people every year. And we hear much about them in news reports. We general hear little about heat, which experts say may be nature's most dangerous killer.\nHealth experts say that since the year 1900, very hot weather has killed more people in the United States than any other natural event. One year--- the unusually hot summer of 1980 heat caused about 1,700 deaths in the United States. In 1995, more than 600 people died in another heat wave in one city----Chicago, Illinois.\nBesides drinking lots of cool water , doctors say there are some other things to do to protect against the health dangers of heat. Stay out of the sun, if possible. Wear loose and light--colored clothes. Wear a hat while in the sun. Eat fewer hot and heavy foods. And, when possible, cook foods during cooler time of the day. If possible, rest more often.\nHealth experts say these simple steps can prevent the dangerous health problems caused by heat. They will prevent sickness, help you feel better and may even save your life.\n\n<question>:\nExperts say maybe _ is natural's most dangerous killer.\n\n<options>:\nA heat\nB a flood\nC a storm\nD an earthquake\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nVery hot weather is common in many parts of the world. Although hot weather just makes most people hot, it can cause medical problems and death.\nFloods, storms and other terrible natural events kill thousands of people every year. And we hear much about them in news reports. We general hear little about heat, which experts say may be nature's most dangerous killer.\nHealth experts say that since the year 1900, very hot weather has killed more people in the United States than any other natural event. One year--- the unusually hot summer of 1980 heat caused about 1,700 deaths in the United States. In 1995, more than 600 people died in another heat wave in one city----Chicago, Illinois.\nBesides drinking lots of cool water , doctors say there are some other things to do to protect against the health dangers of heat. Stay out of the sun, if possible. Wear loose and light--colored clothes. Wear a hat while in the sun. Eat fewer hot and heavy foods. And, when possible, cook foods during cooler time of the day. If possible, rest more often.\nHealth experts say these simple steps can prevent the dangerous health problems caused by heat. They will prevent sickness, help you feel better and may even save your life.\n\n<question>:\nAbout 1,700 people died of heat in the US _ .\n\n<options>:\nA in 1900\nB in 1980\nC in 1995\nD in 2000\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nVery hot weather is common in many parts of the world. Although hot weather just makes most people hot, it can cause medical problems and death.\nFloods, storms and other terrible natural events kill thousands of people every year. And we hear much about them in news reports. We general hear little about heat, which experts say may be nature's most dangerous killer.\nHealth experts say that since the year 1900, very hot weather has killed more people in the United States than any other natural event. One year--- the unusually hot summer of 1980 heat caused about 1,700 deaths in the United States. In 1995, more than 600 people died in another heat wave in one city----Chicago, Illinois.\nBesides drinking lots of cool water , doctors say there are some other things to do to protect against the health dangers of heat. Stay out of the sun, if possible. Wear loose and light--colored clothes. Wear a hat while in the sun. Eat fewer hot and heavy foods. And, when possible, cook foods during cooler time of the day. If possible, rest more often.\nHealth experts say these simple steps can prevent the dangerous health problems caused by heat. They will prevent sickness, help you feel better and may even save your life.\n\n<question>:\nThe passage is talking about _ .\n\n<options>:\nA all kinds of terrible natural events in the world\nB some health problems caused by hot weather\nC how to prevent health problems\nD the health problems in hot weather and the ways to stop them\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMost people make their living with their hands, but Bob makes his living with his feet.\nBob's story began in a small city of England. His family was poor. Seven people lived in a small house. Bob had no place to play but on the street.\nKids in the city like playing football very much. Little Bob wanted to play football, too. So his father made a soft ball for him to kick. It was a sock full of old cloth. He kicked it every day.\nAt last ,Bob learned how to kick a real football. And after a few years, he could play football very well.\n,.\n\n<question>:\nPeople usually make their living _ .\n\n<options>:\nA by learning by themselves\nB with their feet\nC with their hands\nD by playing football\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMost people make their living with their hands, but Bob makes his living with his feet.\nBob's story began in a small city of England. His family was poor. Seven people lived in a small house. Bob had no place to play but on the street.\nKids in the city like playing football very much. Little Bob wanted to play football, too. So his father made a soft ball for him to kick. It was a sock full of old cloth. He kicked it every day.\nAt last ,Bob learned how to kick a real football. And after a few years, he could play football very well.\n,.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is TRUE?\n\n<options>:\nA Bob was born in a small village.\nB Bob's house was very big.\nC There were eight people in the family.\nD Little Bob played on the street.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMost people make their living with their hands, but Bob makes his living with his feet.\nBob's story began in a small city of England. His family was poor. Seven people lived in a small house. Bob had no place to play but on the street.\nKids in the city like playing football very much. Little Bob wanted to play football, too. So his father made a soft ball for him to kick. It was a sock full of old cloth. He kicked it every day.\nAt last ,Bob learned how to kick a real football. And after a few years, he could play football very well.\n,.\n\n<question>:\nWhy did the father make a soft ball for his son?\n\n<options>:\nA Because the family all liked football.\nB Because Bob also liked playing football.\nC Because they had lots of old cloth.\nD Because he didn't want to throw the sock away.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMost people make their living with their hands, but Bob makes his living with his feet.\nBob's story began in a small city of England. His family was poor. Seven people lived in a small house. Bob had no place to play but on the street.\nKids in the city like playing football very much. Little Bob wanted to play football, too. So his father made a soft ball for him to kick. It was a sock full of old cloth. He kicked it every day.\nAt last ,Bob learned how to kick a real football. And after a few years, he could play football very well.\n,.\n\n<question>:\nFrom the story we can know _ .\n\n<options>:\nA Bob's age\nB it's about an American boy\nC Bob's mother's name\nD The boy become a football player at last\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIt's Sunday morning. My parents, my uncle, my sisters and I are all at home.\nWhat is my father doing? He is reading a newspaper. My mother is watering the flowers in the small garden. There are some beautiful flowers in it. Some are red, and the others are yellow. My uncle is my mother's brother. He's a waiter. He is watching TV now. He is a basketball fan . And he is good at playing basketball. Now he is watching NBA on TV. Where are my sisters? Cindy is over there. She is listening to the radio . She likes popular music very much. Nancy is in her room. She has a computer. Now she is surfing the Internet . She's writing an e-mail to her friend. What am I doing? I'm doing my homework. \"\n\n<question>:\nWhat are the sisters doing?\n\n<options>:\nA They are listening to the radio.\nB They are surfing the Interact.\nC Cindy is listening to the radio and Nancy is surfing the Internet.\nD Sorry, we don't know.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIt's Sunday morning. My parents, my uncle, my sisters and I are all at home.\nWhat is my father doing? He is reading a newspaper. My mother is watering the flowers in the small garden. There are some beautiful flowers in it. Some are red, and the others are yellow. My uncle is my mother's brother. He's a waiter. He is watching TV now. He is a basketball fan . And he is good at playing basketball. Now he is watching NBA on TV. Where are my sisters? Cindy is over there. She is listening to the radio . She likes popular music very much. Nancy is in her room. She has a computer. Now she is surfing the Internet . She's writing an e-mail to her friend. What am I doing? I'm doing my homework. \"\n\n<question>:\nWhich is not true ?\n\n<options>:\nA Nancy likes popular music very much.\nB There are some red and yellow flowers in the garden.\nC Uncle is good at playing basketball.\nD My mother is a good English teacher.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
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[ { "human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMichael Jordon is the greatest basketball player of all time. Once he was making a television advertisement, all he needed to do was to miss a shot.\nFor Michael, this was difficult. He had conditioned himself to succeed whenever he was throwing the ball. Every time he threw a basketball, it went in. Every time he tried to miss a shot, he couldn't. In total, it took him over 20 attempts before he missed a shot.\nFor Michael, success is a strong habit. It took him a lot of time to break it. Just like drinking, smoking and collecting things, success is also a habit. Once it is formed, it is difficult to break. Many people think that success is difficult to keep. They feel that it will be hard work and will need too much action and focus. The truth is that it is simply a habit, and as easy to keep as any other habit.\nSpend some time making success a habit in your life. Once you have developed it, it is not something you want to change again.\n\n<question>:\nIn the advertisement Michael Jordon needed to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA miss a shot\nB throw the basketball in\nC keep his habit\nD develop his skills\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]