conversation_id
int64 1
87.9k
| category
stringclasses 1
value | conversation
list |
|---|---|---|
6,901
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nNatural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and floods can often come at the least expected time.Others, such as hurricanes are increasing in severity and destruction.Typically, those poor countries are the worst hit for they have the least resources to deal with the destruction and rebuild their home.This part of the globalissues.org website looks at some of these issues.\nJapan Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Crisis\nThe earthquake off the coast of Japan on March 11, 2011 was one of the biggest recorded, measuring 9 on the Richter scale .\nIt was the resulting tsunami, however, that caused the most destruction.It _ the northeast of Japan, leaving many thousands dead or missing, and -hundreds of thousands homeless or leaving the area.In addition, various power generators failed.Some older nuclear power stations risked meltdown and suffered explosions and radioactive leaks.Workers battled for weeks to try and bring the situation under control.Radioactive material was detected in various places.\nIt is thought that the cost of the earthquake and tsunami could be over $ 300 billion-the world's most expensive natural disaster on record.\nHurricane Katrina\nHurricane Katrina was a destroyed category 4 hurricane, the highest category, that hit the Gulf of Mexico and various Southern regions of the United States at the end of August, 2005, causing the worst damage in that country's history, estimated at $ 100 billion.The famous New Orleans city and surrounding areas were worst hit as much of it sits some 6 feet below sea level.City defenses, such as banks, only designed for categary 3 type hurricanes, gave way, leading to enormous flooding and associated damage, death and displacement of around 100, 000 people who either chose to say the course, or could not afford to flee.\n\n<question>:\nWhere would this passage most probably appear?\n\n<options>:\nA In a textbook.\nB In a magazine.\nC In a paper.\nD In a website.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "D"
}
] |
6,902
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nNatural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and floods can often come at the least expected time.Others, such as hurricanes are increasing in severity and destruction.Typically, those poor countries are the worst hit for they have the least resources to deal with the destruction and rebuild their home.This part of the globalissues.org website looks at some of these issues.\nJapan Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Crisis\nThe earthquake off the coast of Japan on March 11, 2011 was one of the biggest recorded, measuring 9 on the Richter scale .\nIt was the resulting tsunami, however, that caused the most destruction.It _ the northeast of Japan, leaving many thousands dead or missing, and -hundreds of thousands homeless or leaving the area.In addition, various power generators failed.Some older nuclear power stations risked meltdown and suffered explosions and radioactive leaks.Workers battled for weeks to try and bring the situation under control.Radioactive material was detected in various places.\nIt is thought that the cost of the earthquake and tsunami could be over $ 300 billion-the world's most expensive natural disaster on record.\nHurricane Katrina\nHurricane Katrina was a destroyed category 4 hurricane, the highest category, that hit the Gulf of Mexico and various Southern regions of the United States at the end of August, 2005, causing the worst damage in that country's history, estimated at $ 100 billion.The famous New Orleans city and surrounding areas were worst hit as much of it sits some 6 feet below sea level.City defenses, such as banks, only designed for categary 3 type hurricanes, gave way, leading to enormous flooding and associated damage, death and displacement of around 100, 000 people who either chose to say the course, or could not afford to flee.\n\n<question>:\nWhy are those poor countries the worst hit by natural disasters?\n\n<options>:\nA Because they are lazy and poor.\nB Because they desire help from rich countries.\nC Because they lack resources to deal with the destruction and rebuild their home.\nD Because they never think of protecting their home.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
}
] |
6,903
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nNatural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and floods can often come at the least expected time.Others, such as hurricanes are increasing in severity and destruction.Typically, those poor countries are the worst hit for they have the least resources to deal with the destruction and rebuild their home.This part of the globalissues.org website looks at some of these issues.\nJapan Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Crisis\nThe earthquake off the coast of Japan on March 11, 2011 was one of the biggest recorded, measuring 9 on the Richter scale .\nIt was the resulting tsunami, however, that caused the most destruction.It _ the northeast of Japan, leaving many thousands dead or missing, and -hundreds of thousands homeless or leaving the area.In addition, various power generators failed.Some older nuclear power stations risked meltdown and suffered explosions and radioactive leaks.Workers battled for weeks to try and bring the situation under control.Radioactive material was detected in various places.\nIt is thought that the cost of the earthquake and tsunami could be over $ 300 billion-the world's most expensive natural disaster on record.\nHurricane Katrina\nHurricane Katrina was a destroyed category 4 hurricane, the highest category, that hit the Gulf of Mexico and various Southern regions of the United States at the end of August, 2005, causing the worst damage in that country's history, estimated at $ 100 billion.The famous New Orleans city and surrounding areas were worst hit as much of it sits some 6 feet below sea level.City defenses, such as banks, only designed for categary 3 type hurricanes, gave way, leading to enormous flooding and associated damage, death and displacement of around 100, 000 people who either chose to say the course, or could not afford to flee.\n\n<question>:\nIn the disaster happening in 2011 in Japan, what caused the most destruction?\n\n<options>:\nA Radioactive material.\nB Tsunami.\nC Earthquake.\nD Power generators' explosion.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "B"
}
] |
6,904
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nI've tried to explain compound interest to my eight - year - old daughter. When I have finished it, she summarizes back to me, \"So, you are saying if I put $ 100 in the bank, when I turn sixteen the bank will give me $ 200?\" She has already grasped more of the concept than I understood at her age, but she couldn't clearly understand that until she sees them in action.\nOne day I gave her a Ziploc bag with a handful of pennies and told her over the course of a week I wanted her to give me a penny a day. I would deposit the penny in \" The Bank of Dad\" and compound interest would begin to accumulate the day she deposited the penny. At the end of the week we would check her bank balance.\nEach day my daughter handed over one penny at the breakfast table and I deposited it in her bank. I gave her a \"receipt\" for her deposit and explained that she needed to keep up with the receipts to see how much money she had added to her account. In an effort to make this a little more realistic, I deposited a penny from my own piggy bank every other day to give her an additional four pennies at the end of the week.\nOn Sunday evening we gathered receipts and confirmed she had deposited seven pennies in \"The Bank of Dad. \" Then I opened the old film container and counted out its contents--all eleven pennies. \"Hey, there are four extra pennies in there!\" I explained that her original seven pennies had grown to eleven pennies because every couple days the bank paid her a penny for letting them use her money--that's interest. She paused and asked, \"Dad, what would happen if you deposited like a hundred million pennies in the bank?\n\n<question>:\nEach day the writer's daughter _ .\n\n<options>:\nA got a penny from her father\nB received interest from her father\nC deposited a penny in her piggy bank\nD handed over one penny to her father\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "D"
}
] |
6,905
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nI've tried to explain compound interest to my eight - year - old daughter. When I have finished it, she summarizes back to me, \"So, you are saying if I put $ 100 in the bank, when I turn sixteen the bank will give me $ 200?\" She has already grasped more of the concept than I understood at her age, but she couldn't clearly understand that until she sees them in action.\nOne day I gave her a Ziploc bag with a handful of pennies and told her over the course of a week I wanted her to give me a penny a day. I would deposit the penny in \" The Bank of Dad\" and compound interest would begin to accumulate the day she deposited the penny. At the end of the week we would check her bank balance.\nEach day my daughter handed over one penny at the breakfast table and I deposited it in her bank. I gave her a \"receipt\" for her deposit and explained that she needed to keep up with the receipts to see how much money she had added to her account. In an effort to make this a little more realistic, I deposited a penny from my own piggy bank every other day to give her an additional four pennies at the end of the week.\nOn Sunday evening we gathered receipts and confirmed she had deposited seven pennies in \"The Bank of Dad. \" Then I opened the old film container and counted out its contents--all eleven pennies. \"Hey, there are four extra pennies in there!\" I explained that her original seven pennies had grown to eleven pennies because every couple days the bank paid her a penny for letting them use her money--that's interest. She paused and asked, \"Dad, what would happen if you deposited like a hundred million pennies in the bank?\n\n<question>:\nWhat can we infer from the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA \"The Bank of Dad\" paid the girl a penny each day as interest.\nB The father used a good way to show his daughter about interest.\nC There were eleven pennies in the old film container in total.\nD The writer's daughter was very puzzled with compound interest.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "B"
}
] |
6,906
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nI've tried to explain compound interest to my eight - year - old daughter. When I have finished it, she summarizes back to me, \"So, you are saying if I put $ 100 in the bank, when I turn sixteen the bank will give me $ 200?\" She has already grasped more of the concept than I understood at her age, but she couldn't clearly understand that until she sees them in action.\nOne day I gave her a Ziploc bag with a handful of pennies and told her over the course of a week I wanted her to give me a penny a day. I would deposit the penny in \" The Bank of Dad\" and compound interest would begin to accumulate the day she deposited the penny. At the end of the week we would check her bank balance.\nEach day my daughter handed over one penny at the breakfast table and I deposited it in her bank. I gave her a \"receipt\" for her deposit and explained that she needed to keep up with the receipts to see how much money she had added to her account. In an effort to make this a little more realistic, I deposited a penny from my own piggy bank every other day to give her an additional four pennies at the end of the week.\nOn Sunday evening we gathered receipts and confirmed she had deposited seven pennies in \"The Bank of Dad. \" Then I opened the old film container and counted out its contents--all eleven pennies. \"Hey, there are four extra pennies in there!\" I explained that her original seven pennies had grown to eleven pennies because every couple days the bank paid her a penny for letting them use her money--that's interest. She paused and asked, \"Dad, what would happen if you deposited like a hundred million pennies in the bank?\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following would be the best title for the text?\n\n<options>:\nA How to Deposit Pennies in \"The Bank of Dad\".\nB Welcome to Deposit Money in the Bank.\nC How to Teach Compound Interest to Kids.\nD A Good Relationship between Father and Kid.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
}
] |
6,907
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nAlthough international students want to dive into American culture, it is easier to stay close to the families. \n\"Most international students told me that they want to meet and make friends with as many Americans as they can,\" said Mark Galloway, Institute for International Studies (IIS) student adviser at prefix = st1 /StateUniversity. \n\"But in reality, they are comfortable with being around people from their own country, if possible. \"\nTesting of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is an admission test for international students enrolling in American universities. Galloway said students' scores decreased when they spend less time with American students. \nMore than 450 international students are on campus at MurrayStateUniversity. Thailand, Japan,South Korea,ChinaandGermanyare countries with the most students this semester, according to an IIS report. \nWichien Eampromate, Thai Student Association President, said poor English ability and cultural differences make it difficult for Thai students to spend time with Americans. \n\"We eat different things; we do different kinds of things,\" said Eampromate. \nOn the other hand, Joon-Seong Bae, an exchange student from KoreaUniversity, said he tried to avoid hanging around other Koreans. \nBut it is not easy for him. He said he is less comfortable with Americans because he cannot say everything he wants to say, and not all Americans are patient with his limited English. \n\"There were two or three Americans and me,\" Bae said. \"We talked about something. As time went by, I was kind of excluded because they talked to each other. \n While international students venture outside their comfort zones, American students also have the opportunity to be exposed to other cultures. \n\"I know there are a lot ( of American students) who want to get to know international students,\" said Philip Lee, senior from Boonville,Indiana. \"They are just uncomfortable. \"\nLee said he has learned about life from his international friends, although it is sometimes a challenge. \n\" I can't live a comfortable life all the time,\" Lee said. \" I realized there is a great benefit of stepping out of my comfort zone to meet people. \"\n\n<question>:\nWhat Bae has experienced tells us that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA he is willing to help Koreans with their English\nB he prefers to stay home rather than meet Americans\nC he can't express himself well with American students.\nD He doesn't have any chance to meet American students\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
}
] |
6,908
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nAlthough international students want to dive into American culture, it is easier to stay close to the families. \n\"Most international students told me that they want to meet and make friends with as many Americans as they can,\" said Mark Galloway, Institute for International Studies (IIS) student adviser at prefix = st1 /StateUniversity. \n\"But in reality, they are comfortable with being around people from their own country, if possible. \"\nTesting of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is an admission test for international students enrolling in American universities. Galloway said students' scores decreased when they spend less time with American students. \nMore than 450 international students are on campus at MurrayStateUniversity. Thailand, Japan,South Korea,ChinaandGermanyare countries with the most students this semester, according to an IIS report. \nWichien Eampromate, Thai Student Association President, said poor English ability and cultural differences make it difficult for Thai students to spend time with Americans. \n\"We eat different things; we do different kinds of things,\" said Eampromate. \nOn the other hand, Joon-Seong Bae, an exchange student from KoreaUniversity, said he tried to avoid hanging around other Koreans. \nBut it is not easy for him. He said he is less comfortable with Americans because he cannot say everything he wants to say, and not all Americans are patient with his limited English. \n\"There were two or three Americans and me,\" Bae said. \"We talked about something. As time went by, I was kind of excluded because they talked to each other. \n While international students venture outside their comfort zones, American students also have the opportunity to be exposed to other cultures. \n\"I know there are a lot ( of American students) who want to get to know international students,\" said Philip Lee, senior from Boonville,Indiana. \"They are just uncomfortable. \"\nLee said he has learned about life from his international friends, although it is sometimes a challenge. \n\" I can't live a comfortable life all the time,\" Lee said. \" I realized there is a great benefit of stepping out of my comfort zone to meet people. \"\n\n<question>:\nIt can be inferred from this passage that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA international students go to Americain order to improve their English\nB international students can hardly make any friends in America\nC it is necessary for international students to make friends with Americans\nD it is bad for international students to get along with Americans\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
}
] |
6,909
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMove over Psy. There's a new viral music video on the Internet that's getting millions of people dancing and laughing. Psy is a singer who created Gagnam Style, a music video which featured a catchy tune and interesting dance.\nThe new music video called The Fox (What does the fox say?) has recently gone viral. At 123 000 000 views, it may even catch up to Gagnam Style. The video asks the question, \"What does the fox say?\" It's a good question. And it seems, at least according to the music video, there is no good answer.\nActors in the video dress up like the animals they're singing about. One of the brothers dresses up like a fox. There is a surprising and silly dance in the video that takes the viewer a bit _ . The video's appeal is the song's simple rhythm and catchy chorus .\nThe makers of the video never expected the video to do well or even to be taken seriously. In fact, it started out as a joke. The song was written by two brothers from Norway, Vegard and Bard Ylvis ker. The brothers have their own late-night talk show in Norway. They thought the video would be so bad that it would give them something to talk about on their show.\nOn their website, they say the video was \"supposed to entertain a few Norwegians for three minutes -- and that's all.\" But people started loving it. Some people say that once you listen to the delightfully silly song, you want to listen to it again and again.\nThe brothers have been guests on some major North American talk shows. They say they're happy about the success of their video, but they know that tomorrow something else could come along and be even bigger.\n\n<question>:\nWhat can be learnt about the music video invented by Psy?\n\n<options>:\nA It featured the traditional style of Korean music.\nB It was difficult for people to follow.\nC It was named after a new virus.\nD It could make people relax a lot.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "D"
}
] |
6,910
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMove over Psy. There's a new viral music video on the Internet that's getting millions of people dancing and laughing. Psy is a singer who created Gagnam Style, a music video which featured a catchy tune and interesting dance.\nThe new music video called The Fox (What does the fox say?) has recently gone viral. At 123 000 000 views, it may even catch up to Gagnam Style. The video asks the question, \"What does the fox say?\" It's a good question. And it seems, at least according to the music video, there is no good answer.\nActors in the video dress up like the animals they're singing about. One of the brothers dresses up like a fox. There is a surprising and silly dance in the video that takes the viewer a bit _ . The video's appeal is the song's simple rhythm and catchy chorus .\nThe makers of the video never expected the video to do well or even to be taken seriously. In fact, it started out as a joke. The song was written by two brothers from Norway, Vegard and Bard Ylvis ker. The brothers have their own late-night talk show in Norway. They thought the video would be so bad that it would give them something to talk about on their show.\nOn their website, they say the video was \"supposed to entertain a few Norwegians for three minutes -- and that's all.\" But people started loving it. Some people say that once you listen to the delightfully silly song, you want to listen to it again and again.\nThe brothers have been guests on some major North American talk shows. They say they're happy about the success of their video, but they know that tomorrow something else could come along and be even bigger.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following best describes the new music video The Fox?\n\n<options>:\nA It can catch the viewers' heart easily by its amusing tune and dance.\nB It features the same story with the music video Gagnam Style.\nC It answers the question \"What does the fox say?\" exactly.\nD It has the real animals in the video.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "A"
}
] |
6,911
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nMove over Psy. There's a new viral music video on the Internet that's getting millions of people dancing and laughing. Psy is a singer who created Gagnam Style, a music video which featured a catchy tune and interesting dance.\nThe new music video called The Fox (What does the fox say?) has recently gone viral. At 123 000 000 views, it may even catch up to Gagnam Style. The video asks the question, \"What does the fox say?\" It's a good question. And it seems, at least according to the music video, there is no good answer.\nActors in the video dress up like the animals they're singing about. One of the brothers dresses up like a fox. There is a surprising and silly dance in the video that takes the viewer a bit _ . The video's appeal is the song's simple rhythm and catchy chorus .\nThe makers of the video never expected the video to do well or even to be taken seriously. In fact, it started out as a joke. The song was written by two brothers from Norway, Vegard and Bard Ylvis ker. The brothers have their own late-night talk show in Norway. They thought the video would be so bad that it would give them something to talk about on their show.\nOn their website, they say the video was \"supposed to entertain a few Norwegians for three minutes -- and that's all.\" But people started loving it. Some people say that once you listen to the delightfully silly song, you want to listen to it again and again.\nThe brothers have been guests on some major North American talk shows. They say they're happy about the success of their video, but they know that tomorrow something else could come along and be even bigger.\n\n<question>:\nIt can be inferred from the passage that nowadays most people _ .\n\n<options>:\nA like to enjoy music with simple and easy style.\nB have difficulty in understanding the viral movie music.\nC are working hard for the advancement of classic music.\nD are tired of many music videos which are popularized through Internet too quickly.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "A"
}
] |
6,912
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nPeter Fern was mad on mountains. Climbing was the love of his life. Church towers, seaside cliffs, rock faces, ice mountains, anything --- \"If it's there,\" he used to say, \"then I want to climb it.\" so the news of his marriage gave me surprise. I'd never known him to take much interest in girls. Well, well, Peter Fern, a married man! I couldn't get over it. I wondered whether his wife would try to stop some of his risky adventures.\n She was French perhaps --- from that place where he usually spent his holidays. Chamonix, wasn't it? From Chamonix he's climbed Mont. Blanc on his seventeenth birthday, and one of the Aifuilles the day after! That was it, then; she was French, from a family, most of whom liked climbing. No doubt --- No other explanation.\n A month later I met them both in town. Anna surprised me because she was English. She was a dancer in the theatre. \"never climbed more than sixty steps in my life.\" she told me. \"Peter has his interests, and I've got mine. No problem.\" \"None at all, \" Peter said, smiling. \"Where did you spend your honeymoon?\" I asked. \"Somewhere far from theater and mountains, was it?\" \"We had a week's holiday,\" Anna said, \"I flew toprefix = st1 /New Yorkto see the drake Dancers on Broadway. a wonderful show!\" Peter said, \"Didn't want to miss the good weather. So I went toSwitzerlandand climbed the north face of the Eiger with Allen Dunlop. Great fun, the Eiger. Grand place for a honeymoon! I'll show you the photographs we took one day.\"\n\n<question>:\n\"Peter was mad on mountains\" means _\n\n<options>:\nA he sometimes enjoyed climbing mountains\nB he was angry on mountains\nC he lost his senses on mountains\nD he enjoyed climbing mountains very much\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "D"
}
] |
6,913
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nPeter Fern was mad on mountains. Climbing was the love of his life. Church towers, seaside cliffs, rock faces, ice mountains, anything --- \"If it's there,\" he used to say, \"then I want to climb it.\" so the news of his marriage gave me surprise. I'd never known him to take much interest in girls. Well, well, Peter Fern, a married man! I couldn't get over it. I wondered whether his wife would try to stop some of his risky adventures.\n She was French perhaps --- from that place where he usually spent his holidays. Chamonix, wasn't it? From Chamonix he's climbed Mont. Blanc on his seventeenth birthday, and one of the Aifuilles the day after! That was it, then; she was French, from a family, most of whom liked climbing. No doubt --- No other explanation.\n A month later I met them both in town. Anna surprised me because she was English. She was a dancer in the theatre. \"never climbed more than sixty steps in my life.\" she told me. \"Peter has his interests, and I've got mine. No problem.\" \"None at all, \" Peter said, smiling. \"Where did you spend your honeymoon?\" I asked. \"Somewhere far from theater and mountains, was it?\" \"We had a week's holiday,\" Anna said, \"I flew toprefix = st1 /New Yorkto see the drake Dancers on Broadway. a wonderful show!\" Peter said, \"Didn't want to miss the good weather. So I went toSwitzerlandand climbed the north face of the Eiger with Allen Dunlop. Great fun, the Eiger. Grand place for a honeymoon! I'll show you the photographs we took one day.\"\n\n<question>:\nThe writer had thought the only reason why Fern married was that the girl _\n\n<options>:\nA might be French living near the mountain, and from a mountaineer family\nB would not stop his climbing\nC perhaps liked French\nD might like climbing the mountain, too\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "A"
}
] |
6,914
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nPeter Fern was mad on mountains. Climbing was the love of his life. Church towers, seaside cliffs, rock faces, ice mountains, anything --- \"If it's there,\" he used to say, \"then I want to climb it.\" so the news of his marriage gave me surprise. I'd never known him to take much interest in girls. Well, well, Peter Fern, a married man! I couldn't get over it. I wondered whether his wife would try to stop some of his risky adventures.\n She was French perhaps --- from that place where he usually spent his holidays. Chamonix, wasn't it? From Chamonix he's climbed Mont. Blanc on his seventeenth birthday, and one of the Aifuilles the day after! That was it, then; she was French, from a family, most of whom liked climbing. No doubt --- No other explanation.\n A month later I met them both in town. Anna surprised me because she was English. She was a dancer in the theatre. \"never climbed more than sixty steps in my life.\" she told me. \"Peter has his interests, and I've got mine. No problem.\" \"None at all, \" Peter said, smiling. \"Where did you spend your honeymoon?\" I asked. \"Somewhere far from theater and mountains, was it?\" \"We had a week's holiday,\" Anna said, \"I flew toprefix = st1 /New Yorkto see the drake Dancers on Broadway. a wonderful show!\" Peter said, \"Didn't want to miss the good weather. So I went toSwitzerlandand climbed the north face of the Eiger with Allen Dunlop. Great fun, the Eiger. Grand place for a honeymoon! I'll show you the photographs we took one day.\"\n\n<question>:\nPeter and Anna's marriage is probably _\n\n<options>:\nA a failure because neither of them likes the other's love\nB happy because each of them respects the other's love\nC painful because each of them would do one's own thing\nD a mistake because either of them wouldn't care the other's love\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "B"
}
] |
6,915
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nPeter Fern was mad on mountains. Climbing was the love of his life. Church towers, seaside cliffs, rock faces, ice mountains, anything --- \"If it's there,\" he used to say, \"then I want to climb it.\" so the news of his marriage gave me surprise. I'd never known him to take much interest in girls. Well, well, Peter Fern, a married man! I couldn't get over it. I wondered whether his wife would try to stop some of his risky adventures.\n She was French perhaps --- from that place where he usually spent his holidays. Chamonix, wasn't it? From Chamonix he's climbed Mont. Blanc on his seventeenth birthday, and one of the Aifuilles the day after! That was it, then; she was French, from a family, most of whom liked climbing. No doubt --- No other explanation.\n A month later I met them both in town. Anna surprised me because she was English. She was a dancer in the theatre. \"never climbed more than sixty steps in my life.\" she told me. \"Peter has his interests, and I've got mine. No problem.\" \"None at all, \" Peter said, smiling. \"Where did you spend your honeymoon?\" I asked. \"Somewhere far from theater and mountains, was it?\" \"We had a week's holiday,\" Anna said, \"I flew toprefix = st1 /New Yorkto see the drake Dancers on Broadway. a wonderful show!\" Peter said, \"Didn't want to miss the good weather. So I went toSwitzerlandand climbed the north face of the Eiger with Allen Dunlop. Great fun, the Eiger. Grand place for a honeymoon! I'll show you the photographs we took one day.\"\n\n<question>:\nPeter's marriage surprised the writer because\n\n<options>:\nA Peter didn't like girls\nB Peter was too absorbed in mountain climbing\nC Peter was mad\nD Peter's wife was a dancer\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "B"
}
] |
6,916
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nNate suffered a devastating blow when he lost his job. His boss had spoken rudely, \"Your services are no longer needed.\" Nate left the building filled with despair . By the time he reached home, he was in a deep depression. When he entered his house, he blurted out to his wife Sophia, \"I lost my job. I am a complete, utter failure.\" A tense silence followed. Then a smile crept across Sophia's face. \"What great news!\" she responded. \"Now you can write the book you have always wanted to write.\"\"But I have no job and no prospect (hope) of a job,\" he objected , completely without hope . \"If I struggle to be an author, then what will we live on? Where will the money come from?\" Sophia took her husband by the hand and led him to the kitchen, opening a drawer; she took out a box that was full of cash . \"Where on earth did you get this?\" Nate gasped. \"To whom does it belong?\"\n\"It's ours!\" Sophia replied . \"I always knew that one day you would become a great writer if only you were given the chance. From the money you gave me for housekeeping every week, I have saved as much as I could so you would have your chance. Now there is enough to last us a whole year.\"\nWhat a surprise! What encouragement! What a wife! The unemployed husband did concentrate on writing that year, and the novel he wrote became a literary masterpiece . The book is The Scarlet Letter. Sophia had an even greater achievement, and she turned Nathaniel Hawthorne from a poor clerk into a world famous master.\n\n<question>:\nSophia saved money because_.\n\n<options>:\nA She knew her husband would lose his job one day\nB She knew their life would be in difficulty\nC She was very careful with money\nD She was trying to help her husband in every possible way\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "D"
}
] |
6,917
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nNate suffered a devastating blow when he lost his job. His boss had spoken rudely, \"Your services are no longer needed.\" Nate left the building filled with despair . By the time he reached home, he was in a deep depression. When he entered his house, he blurted out to his wife Sophia, \"I lost my job. I am a complete, utter failure.\" A tense silence followed. Then a smile crept across Sophia's face. \"What great news!\" she responded. \"Now you can write the book you have always wanted to write.\"\"But I have no job and no prospect (hope) of a job,\" he objected , completely without hope . \"If I struggle to be an author, then what will we live on? Where will the money come from?\" Sophia took her husband by the hand and led him to the kitchen, opening a drawer; she took out a box that was full of cash . \"Where on earth did you get this?\" Nate gasped. \"To whom does it belong?\"\n\"It's ours!\" Sophia replied . \"I always knew that one day you would become a great writer if only you were given the chance. From the money you gave me for housekeeping every week, I have saved as much as I could so you would have your chance. Now there is enough to last us a whole year.\"\nWhat a surprise! What encouragement! What a wife! The unemployed husband did concentrate on writing that year, and the novel he wrote became a literary masterpiece . The book is The Scarlet Letter. Sophia had an even greater achievement, and she turned Nathaniel Hawthorne from a poor clerk into a world famous master.\n\n<question>:\nFrom the passage we can know that Sophia was_.\n\n<options>:\nA kind and brave\nB careful and encouraging\nC helpful and warm-hearted\nD clever and determined\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "B"
}
] |
6,918
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nFor many years,machines have been doing work that people once did,including some dit- ficutt jobs. Search and rescue operations in dangerous environments are often seen as the first areas that will employ high technology robots. But there is another area where they may soon take jobs traditionally held by human beings: the restaurant industry.\nTeams from around the world competed in early June at the DARPA Robotic Challenge Finals in California. A team from South Korea and its robot,called DRC-Hubo,won the first place in the competition. The second and third place winners were from the United States. The robots were required to drive a vehicle,climb up steps and do mechanical work. Such activities are easy for humans to perform,but more difficult for machines. Not all of the competitor were successful. The failures showed how difficult it is to design effective walking\nmachines.\nAkihiro Suzuki works at Yaskawa Electric,a company that develops robots. He says robots cannot do everything a human can,but they are able to work without becoming tired. He says robots cannot taste food,change heating levels or seasonings to get the best flavor .But he says if a food can be easily prepared,a robot can repeat the same movement to reproduce the same meal.\nOne Japanese woman who saw the robots working wanted to bring them home. Masayo Mori says she would like to have a husband who could work like a robot. Suzumo Machinery showed its sushi maker robot. It performs the often difficult work of wrapping the popular Japanese food. Hiroshi Monden is an official with the company. He says people all over the world now eat sushi,but there are not enough skilled workers to prepare it. He says his machine can help anyone make sushi.\n\n<question>:\nWhy did some teams fail at the DARPA Robotic Challenge Finals?\n\n<options>:\nA Their robots cannot be applied at home.\nB Preparing food is really difficult for robots.\nC Their robots can just repeat the same movement.\nD They failed to design effective walking robots.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "D"
}
] |
6,919
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nFor many years,machines have been doing work that people once did,including some dit- ficutt jobs. Search and rescue operations in dangerous environments are often seen as the first areas that will employ high technology robots. But there is another area where they may soon take jobs traditionally held by human beings: the restaurant industry.\nTeams from around the world competed in early June at the DARPA Robotic Challenge Finals in California. A team from South Korea and its robot,called DRC-Hubo,won the first place in the competition. The second and third place winners were from the United States. The robots were required to drive a vehicle,climb up steps and do mechanical work. Such activities are easy for humans to perform,but more difficult for machines. Not all of the competitor were successful. The failures showed how difficult it is to design effective walking\nmachines.\nAkihiro Suzuki works at Yaskawa Electric,a company that develops robots. He says robots cannot do everything a human can,but they are able to work without becoming tired. He says robots cannot taste food,change heating levels or seasonings to get the best flavor .But he says if a food can be easily prepared,a robot can repeat the same movement to reproduce the same meal.\nOne Japanese woman who saw the robots working wanted to bring them home. Masayo Mori says she would like to have a husband who could work like a robot. Suzumo Machinery showed its sushi maker robot. It performs the often difficult work of wrapping the popular Japanese food. Hiroshi Monden is an official with the company. He says people all over the world now eat sushi,but there are not enough skilled workers to prepare it. He says his machine can help anyone make sushi.\n\n<question>:\nIn which column can we probably see the text?\n\n<options>:\nA Education.\nB Culture.\nC Health.\nD Science.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "D"
}
] |
6,920
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the 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 think that an underground town of 3,500 people is something out of a science-fiction film. You may not believe that such a town has shops car parks, hotels, restaurants, cafes and much more. Well, Coober Pedy in Australia is just such a place.\nMiners and their families choose to live like this, hoping to get rich looking for the precious stones that Australia is famous for --- opals . Living underground is the only way to be away from the sandstorms and the high temperatures above ground. Deep down in the town far below the desert surface, the temperature is between 19degC and 20degC and life is cool.\nMary Deane and her husband Jim are among the lucky ones. They live in a home, built with money from the opals Jim has found. \"Whenever people hear we live underground, they always imagine a dusty cave,\" says Mary, \"but they are amazed at my clean kitchen, our furniture and electrical appliances in here.\"\nHowever, not everything is perfect in Coober Pedy. Mary has a tiny garden that she is very proud of, but the grass is not real. Plant life is rare. Water is five times more expensive underground than it is overground. Recycling is a way of life, so Jim usually washes his car with bath water and they have a special system to reuse the water from the dishwasher and washing machine.\nEven so, most families enjoy life in Coober Pedy. The children can make as much noise as they want and there are no complaints from the neighbors because the thick walls stop sounds from traveling. Adults enjoy the peace and quiet away from the world above.\n\n<question>:\nPeople in Coober Pedy live underground _ .\n\n<options>:\nA because of their secret identities\nB because it is warmer underground\nC so that they can save some money\nD due to the terrible natural environment.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "D"
}
] |
6,921
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the 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 think that an underground town of 3,500 people is something out of a science-fiction film. You may not believe that such a town has shops car parks, hotels, restaurants, cafes and much more. Well, Coober Pedy in Australia is just such a place.\nMiners and their families choose to live like this, hoping to get rich looking for the precious stones that Australia is famous for --- opals . Living underground is the only way to be away from the sandstorms and the high temperatures above ground. Deep down in the town far below the desert surface, the temperature is between 19degC and 20degC and life is cool.\nMary Deane and her husband Jim are among the lucky ones. They live in a home, built with money from the opals Jim has found. \"Whenever people hear we live underground, they always imagine a dusty cave,\" says Mary, \"but they are amazed at my clean kitchen, our furniture and electrical appliances in here.\"\nHowever, not everything is perfect in Coober Pedy. Mary has a tiny garden that she is very proud of, but the grass is not real. Plant life is rare. Water is five times more expensive underground than it is overground. Recycling is a way of life, so Jim usually washes his car with bath water and they have a special system to reuse the water from the dishwasher and washing machine.\nEven so, most families enjoy life in Coober Pedy. The children can make as much noise as they want and there are no complaints from the neighbors because the thick walls stop sounds from traveling. Adults enjoy the peace and quiet away from the world above.\n\n<question>:\nWhich is the biggest problem people in Coober Pedy have to face?\n\n<options>:\nA High living expenses.\nB The awfully dusty environment.\nC Shortage of water and greenery.\nD The extremely high temperatures\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
}
] |
6,922
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the 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 think that an underground town of 3,500 people is something out of a science-fiction film. You may not believe that such a town has shops car parks, hotels, restaurants, cafes and much more. Well, Coober Pedy in Australia is just such a place.\nMiners and their families choose to live like this, hoping to get rich looking for the precious stones that Australia is famous for --- opals . Living underground is the only way to be away from the sandstorms and the high temperatures above ground. Deep down in the town far below the desert surface, the temperature is between 19degC and 20degC and life is cool.\nMary Deane and her husband Jim are among the lucky ones. They live in a home, built with money from the opals Jim has found. \"Whenever people hear we live underground, they always imagine a dusty cave,\" says Mary, \"but they are amazed at my clean kitchen, our furniture and electrical appliances in here.\"\nHowever, not everything is perfect in Coober Pedy. Mary has a tiny garden that she is very proud of, but the grass is not real. Plant life is rare. Water is five times more expensive underground than it is overground. Recycling is a way of life, so Jim usually washes his car with bath water and they have a special system to reuse the water from the dishwasher and washing machine.\nEven so, most families enjoy life in Coober Pedy. The children can make as much noise as they want and there are no complaints from the neighbors because the thick walls stop sounds from traveling. Adults enjoy the peace and quiet away from the world above.\n\n<question>:\nChildren enjoy the life in Coober Pedy mainly because they _ .\n\n<options>:\nA enjoy traveling around with their parents\nB can get many expensive toys from their parents\nC enjoy the peace and quiet while doing their homework\nD can enjoy themselves without disturbing their neighbors[\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "D"
}
] |
6,923
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nBy today's standards, my mobile phone is pretty rubbish. It's a Nokia 1616. If that doesn't mean much to you ( it's not the kind of phone you see advertised on television) ,all you need to know is that it's a small, not very heavy device with which you can send and receive telephone calls and text messages. It also has a very handy torch on the top for when you can't find your keys, or when you drop something on the floor in the cinema. Apart from that, my phone doesn't do much. Well, it has an alarm, and it probably has a calculator and things like that, but it's nothing compared to a smartphone. Why would I want one of those?\n I have often been told that the big advantage of having a smartphone is that \" you can do everything with them!\" But when was the last time you saw someone doing \"everything\" with a smartphone? Okay, so they may have an endless list of functions, but generally they are used for checking social networking sites, playing games, and receiving and replying to emails. I'm happy just doing all of those things at home on my laptop.\n As far as I can tell, the best thing about having a smartphone is that you can be connected to the internet all the time. Don't get me wrong, I love the internet, but I just don't see the point of constantly being online. I can't remember the last time I received a Facebook update which was so urgent that I had to read it as soon as it appeared, and I can't imagine ever having a job which was so important that I would need to read work-related emails immediately. I would think that if someone needed me urgently, they would just ring me rather than send an email. And my trusty Nokia can manage that.\n One of the most peculiar effects of the smartphone is, in my opinion, the newly-found addiction to maps and navigation systems. Is there anything more boring than knowing exactly where you are all of the time? How do you get to know an area if you don't get lost there a few times? And if you are dependent on online maps, what happens to those great places you find just by chance? You can't exactly find out from google maps the journey from \"here\" to \"that hidden cafe with the tasty-looking cakes\", or to \"that pond next to the church which looks really pretty in the evening sun. \" It is, of course, true that we all occasionally need to be pointed in the right direction, but I find that there are often real life humans you can ask.\n There are many benefits of having a very basic mobile phone, like the face that it cost me about twenty pounds, and that I don't have to worry too much about it being stolen. But the main benefit has to be the fact that it provides me with the world's greatest excuse for my bad habits. Whether it's turning up late to events, or getting lost on a trip, or missing buses or trains, or forgetting about an appointment at work. I'm pretty sure I'm covered with the following explanation \"I'm really sorry, but I don't have a smartphone.\"\n\n<question>:\nThe writer uses his Nokia 1616 mainly to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA play online games\nB do calculating work\nC check social network sites\nD make calls and text messages\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "D"
}
] |
6,924
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nBy today's standards, my mobile phone is pretty rubbish. It's a Nokia 1616. If that doesn't mean much to you ( it's not the kind of phone you see advertised on television) ,all you need to know is that it's a small, not very heavy device with which you can send and receive telephone calls and text messages. It also has a very handy torch on the top for when you can't find your keys, or when you drop something on the floor in the cinema. Apart from that, my phone doesn't do much. Well, it has an alarm, and it probably has a calculator and things like that, but it's nothing compared to a smartphone. Why would I want one of those?\n I have often been told that the big advantage of having a smartphone is that \" you can do everything with them!\" But when was the last time you saw someone doing \"everything\" with a smartphone? Okay, so they may have an endless list of functions, but generally they are used for checking social networking sites, playing games, and receiving and replying to emails. I'm happy just doing all of those things at home on my laptop.\n As far as I can tell, the best thing about having a smartphone is that you can be connected to the internet all the time. Don't get me wrong, I love the internet, but I just don't see the point of constantly being online. I can't remember the last time I received a Facebook update which was so urgent that I had to read it as soon as it appeared, and I can't imagine ever having a job which was so important that I would need to read work-related emails immediately. I would think that if someone needed me urgently, they would just ring me rather than send an email. And my trusty Nokia can manage that.\n One of the most peculiar effects of the smartphone is, in my opinion, the newly-found addiction to maps and navigation systems. Is there anything more boring than knowing exactly where you are all of the time? How do you get to know an area if you don't get lost there a few times? And if you are dependent on online maps, what happens to those great places you find just by chance? You can't exactly find out from google maps the journey from \"here\" to \"that hidden cafe with the tasty-looking cakes\", or to \"that pond next to the church which looks really pretty in the evening sun. \" It is, of course, true that we all occasionally need to be pointed in the right direction, but I find that there are often real life humans you can ask.\n There are many benefits of having a very basic mobile phone, like the face that it cost me about twenty pounds, and that I don't have to worry too much about it being stolen. But the main benefit has to be the fact that it provides me with the world's greatest excuse for my bad habits. Whether it's turning up late to events, or getting lost on a trip, or missing buses or trains, or forgetting about an appointment at work. I'm pretty sure I'm covered with the following explanation \"I'm really sorry, but I don't have a smartphone.\"\n\n<question>:\nIt can be inferred from the above passage that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA work-related emails should be answered immediately\nB a laptop and a smartphone share many functions\nC smartphones should always be connected to the net\nD a Facebook update is usually very important\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "B"
}
] |
6,925
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nBy today's standards, my mobile phone is pretty rubbish. It's a Nokia 1616. If that doesn't mean much to you ( it's not the kind of phone you see advertised on television) ,all you need to know is that it's a small, not very heavy device with which you can send and receive telephone calls and text messages. It also has a very handy torch on the top for when you can't find your keys, or when you drop something on the floor in the cinema. Apart from that, my phone doesn't do much. Well, it has an alarm, and it probably has a calculator and things like that, but it's nothing compared to a smartphone. Why would I want one of those?\n I have often been told that the big advantage of having a smartphone is that \" you can do everything with them!\" But when was the last time you saw someone doing \"everything\" with a smartphone? Okay, so they may have an endless list of functions, but generally they are used for checking social networking sites, playing games, and receiving and replying to emails. I'm happy just doing all of those things at home on my laptop.\n As far as I can tell, the best thing about having a smartphone is that you can be connected to the internet all the time. Don't get me wrong, I love the internet, but I just don't see the point of constantly being online. I can't remember the last time I received a Facebook update which was so urgent that I had to read it as soon as it appeared, and I can't imagine ever having a job which was so important that I would need to read work-related emails immediately. I would think that if someone needed me urgently, they would just ring me rather than send an email. And my trusty Nokia can manage that.\n One of the most peculiar effects of the smartphone is, in my opinion, the newly-found addiction to maps and navigation systems. Is there anything more boring than knowing exactly where you are all of the time? How do you get to know an area if you don't get lost there a few times? And if you are dependent on online maps, what happens to those great places you find just by chance? You can't exactly find out from google maps the journey from \"here\" to \"that hidden cafe with the tasty-looking cakes\", or to \"that pond next to the church which looks really pretty in the evening sun. \" It is, of course, true that we all occasionally need to be pointed in the right direction, but I find that there are often real life humans you can ask.\n There are many benefits of having a very basic mobile phone, like the face that it cost me about twenty pounds, and that I don't have to worry too much about it being stolen. But the main benefit has to be the fact that it provides me with the world's greatest excuse for my bad habits. Whether it's turning up late to events, or getting lost on a trip, or missing buses or trains, or forgetting about an appointment at work. I'm pretty sure I'm covered with the following explanation \"I'm really sorry, but I don't have a smartphone.\"\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage, if you use navigation systems, you may _ .\n\n<options>:\nA miss some really wonderful places\nB find a boring trip actually exciting\nC be persuaded to eat in a certain cafe\nD be misled to a totally wrong place\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "A"
}
] |
6,926
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nBy today's standards, my mobile phone is pretty rubbish. It's a Nokia 1616. If that doesn't mean much to you ( it's not the kind of phone you see advertised on television) ,all you need to know is that it's a small, not very heavy device with which you can send and receive telephone calls and text messages. It also has a very handy torch on the top for when you can't find your keys, or when you drop something on the floor in the cinema. Apart from that, my phone doesn't do much. Well, it has an alarm, and it probably has a calculator and things like that, but it's nothing compared to a smartphone. Why would I want one of those?\n I have often been told that the big advantage of having a smartphone is that \" you can do everything with them!\" But when was the last time you saw someone doing \"everything\" with a smartphone? Okay, so they may have an endless list of functions, but generally they are used for checking social networking sites, playing games, and receiving and replying to emails. I'm happy just doing all of those things at home on my laptop.\n As far as I can tell, the best thing about having a smartphone is that you can be connected to the internet all the time. Don't get me wrong, I love the internet, but I just don't see the point of constantly being online. I can't remember the last time I received a Facebook update which was so urgent that I had to read it as soon as it appeared, and I can't imagine ever having a job which was so important that I would need to read work-related emails immediately. I would think that if someone needed me urgently, they would just ring me rather than send an email. And my trusty Nokia can manage that.\n One of the most peculiar effects of the smartphone is, in my opinion, the newly-found addiction to maps and navigation systems. Is there anything more boring than knowing exactly where you are all of the time? How do you get to know an area if you don't get lost there a few times? And if you are dependent on online maps, what happens to those great places you find just by chance? You can't exactly find out from google maps the journey from \"here\" to \"that hidden cafe with the tasty-looking cakes\", or to \"that pond next to the church which looks really pretty in the evening sun. \" It is, of course, true that we all occasionally need to be pointed in the right direction, but I find that there are often real life humans you can ask.\n There are many benefits of having a very basic mobile phone, like the face that it cost me about twenty pounds, and that I don't have to worry too much about it being stolen. But the main benefit has to be the fact that it provides me with the world's greatest excuse for my bad habits. Whether it's turning up late to events, or getting lost on a trip, or missing buses or trains, or forgetting about an appointment at work. I'm pretty sure I'm covered with the following explanation \"I'm really sorry, but I don't have a smartphone.\"\n\n<question>:\nTo the writer, one benefit of having a basic mobile phone is that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA it can remind him of important appointments\nB it can often be found back after it is stolen\nC it can be used as an excuse for his bad habits\nD it can save him the trouble of catching trains\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
}
] |
6,927
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nBy today's standards, my mobile phone is pretty rubbish. It's a Nokia 1616. If that doesn't mean much to you ( it's not the kind of phone you see advertised on television) ,all you need to know is that it's a small, not very heavy device with which you can send and receive telephone calls and text messages. It also has a very handy torch on the top for when you can't find your keys, or when you drop something on the floor in the cinema. Apart from that, my phone doesn't do much. Well, it has an alarm, and it probably has a calculator and things like that, but it's nothing compared to a smartphone. Why would I want one of those?\n I have often been told that the big advantage of having a smartphone is that \" you can do everything with them!\" But when was the last time you saw someone doing \"everything\" with a smartphone? Okay, so they may have an endless list of functions, but generally they are used for checking social networking sites, playing games, and receiving and replying to emails. I'm happy just doing all of those things at home on my laptop.\n As far as I can tell, the best thing about having a smartphone is that you can be connected to the internet all the time. Don't get me wrong, I love the internet, but I just don't see the point of constantly being online. I can't remember the last time I received a Facebook update which was so urgent that I had to read it as soon as it appeared, and I can't imagine ever having a job which was so important that I would need to read work-related emails immediately. I would think that if someone needed me urgently, they would just ring me rather than send an email. And my trusty Nokia can manage that.\n One of the most peculiar effects of the smartphone is, in my opinion, the newly-found addiction to maps and navigation systems. Is there anything more boring than knowing exactly where you are all of the time? How do you get to know an area if you don't get lost there a few times? And if you are dependent on online maps, what happens to those great places you find just by chance? You can't exactly find out from google maps the journey from \"here\" to \"that hidden cafe with the tasty-looking cakes\", or to \"that pond next to the church which looks really pretty in the evening sun. \" It is, of course, true that we all occasionally need to be pointed in the right direction, but I find that there are often real life humans you can ask.\n There are many benefits of having a very basic mobile phone, like the face that it cost me about twenty pounds, and that I don't have to worry too much about it being stolen. But the main benefit has to be the fact that it provides me with the world's greatest excuse for my bad habits. Whether it's turning up late to events, or getting lost on a trip, or missing buses or trains, or forgetting about an appointment at work. I'm pretty sure I'm covered with the following explanation \"I'm really sorry, but I don't have a smartphone.\"\n\n<question>:\nThe writer's purpose for writing this article is to _ .:]\n\n<options>:\nA explain why he doesn't want a smartphone\nB warn readers of the risks of using smartphones\nC complain about the troubles caused by smartphones\nD inform readers of the latest development of mobile phones\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "A"
}
] |
6,928
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the 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 good first impression is important. So, how do you, when you're meeting someone for the first time, make certain he or she doesn't get the wrong image of you?\nA study concluded that the first 30 seconds make or break the connection between two people when they meet for the first time. Another study conducted by UCLA found that \"people evaluate one another by using the three V's: visual (appearance), vocal (voice) and verbal (what you say).\"\nBefore you head out on your next date to meet someone new, let's concentrate on these areas:\n*How others will see you. (Visual) Are you dressed well? Do you look like this date is important to you? Did you take some time with your appearance? Watch your manners: people don't like bad manners.\n*How others will hear you. (Vocal) Is your voice too soft? You might come across as insecure. If you speak softly, make an effort to speak clearly -- don't make your date have to work to hear you.\n*What others will hear you say. (Verbal) People have a natural desire to connect -- let them know you're interested in what they have to say by repeating it back to them. Don't say the same thing everyone else is saying.\n\n<question>:\nWhat would be the best title for the text?\n\n<options>:\nA How to make friends with others\nB How to enjoy yourself in your life\nC The importance of a good first impression\nD Good measures to communicate with others\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
}
] |
6,929
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the 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 good first impression is important. So, how do you, when you're meeting someone for the first time, make certain he or she doesn't get the wrong image of you?\nA study concluded that the first 30 seconds make or break the connection between two people when they meet for the first time. Another study conducted by UCLA found that \"people evaluate one another by using the three V's: visual (appearance), vocal (voice) and verbal (what you say).\"\nBefore you head out on your next date to meet someone new, let's concentrate on these areas:\n*How others will see you. (Visual) Are you dressed well? Do you look like this date is important to you? Did you take some time with your appearance? Watch your manners: people don't like bad manners.\n*How others will hear you. (Vocal) Is your voice too soft? You might come across as insecure. If you speak softly, make an effort to speak clearly -- don't make your date have to work to hear you.\n*What others will hear you say. (Verbal) People have a natural desire to connect -- let them know you're interested in what they have to say by repeating it back to them. Don't say the same thing everyone else is saying.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the text, when you want to make friends with someone, _ .\n\n<options>:\nA you should talk as much as possible\nB there is no need for you to treat it seriously\nC you should try to master the first few seconds\nD you should wear strange clothes to give him or her a deep impression\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
}
] |
6,930
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the 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 good first impression is important. So, how do you, when you're meeting someone for the first time, make certain he or she doesn't get the wrong image of you?\nA study concluded that the first 30 seconds make or break the connection between two people when they meet for the first time. Another study conducted by UCLA found that \"people evaluate one another by using the three V's: visual (appearance), vocal (voice) and verbal (what you say).\"\nBefore you head out on your next date to meet someone new, let's concentrate on these areas:\n*How others will see you. (Visual) Are you dressed well? Do you look like this date is important to you? Did you take some time with your appearance? Watch your manners: people don't like bad manners.\n*How others will hear you. (Vocal) Is your voice too soft? You might come across as insecure. If you speak softly, make an effort to speak clearly -- don't make your date have to work to hear you.\n*What others will hear you say. (Verbal) People have a natural desire to connect -- let them know you're interested in what they have to say by repeating it back to them. Don't say the same thing everyone else is saying.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following belongs to the description of \"Vocal\"?\n\n<options>:\nA Dress yourself very well.\nB Speak carefully and clearly.\nC Repeat the same thing several times.\nD Spend some time on your appearance.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "B"
}
] |
6,931
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThe British are being encouraged to holiday at home as a major tourism drive offering Olympic themed discounts is launched next week.\nA new campaign offering 20. 12% discounted bills at participating venues will be announced publicly for the first time by Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt on Wednesday to encourage \"staycations\".\nThe scheme includes hotel accommodation, meals, guided tours and entry to attractions, with discounts funded by the industry. Government officials said more than three million hotel rooms were already lined up under the project, which is being backed by a range of companies, including Butlins. Attractions, such as the London Eye and Alton Towers, are also taking part. Reduced prices will also be offered on stays on the Royal yacht Britannia, now harboring in Leith, Edinburgh, and visits to Chatsworth, the historic house in Derbyshire.\nTourists will be able to take advantage of the discount by using a dedicated website before the end of the Paralympics on September 9 to make bookings for this year and 2013.\nMr. Hunt said, \"With the Diamond Jubilee and the 2012 Olympic Games, this year is the perfect opportunity for more of us to holiday in the UK \"\nMr. Hunt has travelled the UK, urging companies to take part in the scheme, telling them, _ We will never have a year like 2012 to show the world that this is, quite simply, the most exciting, vibrant, cosmopolitan city on the planet. The unavoidable complaints in the run up to an Olympics must not cloud the scale of the opportunity --including our biggest ever tourism marketing campaign to make sure we get a lasting benefit from being in the global spotlight. \"\nThe scheme will be promoted by a PS3 million television advertising campaign -- the first of its kind in the UK.\nThe government hopes the \" Holidays at Home are Great\" campaign -- launched by Visit England -- will create 12, 000 jobs, create 5.3 million extra short overnight breaks, and generate PS480 million in extra spending over three years.\n\n<question>:\nWhat Mr. Hunt said indicates that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA he has no interest in the scheme\nB he supports the idea of staycation\nC he doubts the benefit of the scheme\nD he cares most about London tourism\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "B"
}
] |
6,932
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThe British are being encouraged to holiday at home as a major tourism drive offering Olympic themed discounts is launched next week.\nA new campaign offering 20. 12% discounted bills at participating venues will be announced publicly for the first time by Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt on Wednesday to encourage \"staycations\".\nThe scheme includes hotel accommodation, meals, guided tours and entry to attractions, with discounts funded by the industry. Government officials said more than three million hotel rooms were already lined up under the project, which is being backed by a range of companies, including Butlins. Attractions, such as the London Eye and Alton Towers, are also taking part. Reduced prices will also be offered on stays on the Royal yacht Britannia, now harboring in Leith, Edinburgh, and visits to Chatsworth, the historic house in Derbyshire.\nTourists will be able to take advantage of the discount by using a dedicated website before the end of the Paralympics on September 9 to make bookings for this year and 2013.\nMr. Hunt said, \"With the Diamond Jubilee and the 2012 Olympic Games, this year is the perfect opportunity for more of us to holiday in the UK \"\nMr. Hunt has travelled the UK, urging companies to take part in the scheme, telling them, _ We will never have a year like 2012 to show the world that this is, quite simply, the most exciting, vibrant, cosmopolitan city on the planet. The unavoidable complaints in the run up to an Olympics must not cloud the scale of the opportunity --including our biggest ever tourism marketing campaign to make sure we get a lasting benefit from being in the global spotlight. \"\nThe scheme will be promoted by a PS3 million television advertising campaign -- the first of its kind in the UK.\nThe government hopes the \" Holidays at Home are Great\" campaign -- launched by Visit England -- will create 12, 000 jobs, create 5.3 million extra short overnight breaks, and generate PS480 million in extra spending over three years.\n\n<question>:\nHow will the \"Holidays at Home are Great\" campaign probably benefit London?\n\n<options>:\nA It will offer 20. 12% discount to travelers' expenses.\nB It will attract more international travelers to visit London.\nC It will create more job opportunities and bring in more money.\nD It will prove London the most exciting, vibrant, cosmopolitan city on earth.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
}
] |
6,933
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThe British are being encouraged to holiday at home as a major tourism drive offering Olympic themed discounts is launched next week.\nA new campaign offering 20. 12% discounted bills at participating venues will be announced publicly for the first time by Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt on Wednesday to encourage \"staycations\".\nThe scheme includes hotel accommodation, meals, guided tours and entry to attractions, with discounts funded by the industry. Government officials said more than three million hotel rooms were already lined up under the project, which is being backed by a range of companies, including Butlins. Attractions, such as the London Eye and Alton Towers, are also taking part. Reduced prices will also be offered on stays on the Royal yacht Britannia, now harboring in Leith, Edinburgh, and visits to Chatsworth, the historic house in Derbyshire.\nTourists will be able to take advantage of the discount by using a dedicated website before the end of the Paralympics on September 9 to make bookings for this year and 2013.\nMr. Hunt said, \"With the Diamond Jubilee and the 2012 Olympic Games, this year is the perfect opportunity for more of us to holiday in the UK \"\nMr. Hunt has travelled the UK, urging companies to take part in the scheme, telling them, _ We will never have a year like 2012 to show the world that this is, quite simply, the most exciting, vibrant, cosmopolitan city on the planet. The unavoidable complaints in the run up to an Olympics must not cloud the scale of the opportunity --including our biggest ever tourism marketing campaign to make sure we get a lasting benefit from being in the global spotlight. \"\nThe scheme will be promoted by a PS3 million television advertising campaign -- the first of its kind in the UK.\nThe government hopes the \" Holidays at Home are Great\" campaign -- launched by Visit England -- will create 12, 000 jobs, create 5.3 million extra short overnight breaks, and generate PS480 million in extra spending over three years.\n\n<question>:\nIn which section of a newspaper will this article be presented?\n\n<options>:\nA Entertainment.\nB Politics.\nC Finance.\nD News.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "D"
}
] |
6,934
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nKeeping fish as pets is a popular hobby. Fish take up little room, are inexpensive to feed, and provide an interesting and color1ful display in any room.\n A tank, or an aquarium , must be chosen carefully. Many new aquarium owners buy too many fish for their tanks. Fish cannot be crowded. Two fish can live comfortably in each gallon of water, only ten fish can live in a five-gallon tank. Can you see why a goldfish would not live long in a tiny , round bowl?\n If too many fish are kept together, they will not have enough oxygen or room to swim about freely. They will have more diseases. Also, some kinds of fish cannot be kept together. They will fight and may even kill one another. As your interest in fish grows, the number of fish you have may grow, too. Then you may want to _ in another tank.\n If you start with a ten-gallon aquarium, what kind of fish would be best? The two major groups of tropical fish are those that lay eggs and those that give birth to live young. If you want to raise young fish, guppies would be the best choice because they can produce many babies in a short time. \n You can buy fish and aquariums in most pet stores. Ask the owner to help you choose the right fish. You can also find many books about tropical fish in the library.\n\n<question>:\nKeeping fish is a good hobby for the following reasons EXCEPT _ .\n\n<options>:\nA fish are not costly to feed\nB fish are nice to look at\nC fish reproduce babies quickly\nD fish need little space\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
}
] |
6,935
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nKeeping fish as pets is a popular hobby. Fish take up little room, are inexpensive to feed, and provide an interesting and color1ful display in any room.\n A tank, or an aquarium , must be chosen carefully. Many new aquarium owners buy too many fish for their tanks. Fish cannot be crowded. Two fish can live comfortably in each gallon of water, only ten fish can live in a five-gallon tank. Can you see why a goldfish would not live long in a tiny , round bowl?\n If too many fish are kept together, they will not have enough oxygen or room to swim about freely. They will have more diseases. Also, some kinds of fish cannot be kept together. They will fight and may even kill one another. As your interest in fish grows, the number of fish you have may grow, too. Then you may want to _ in another tank.\n If you start with a ten-gallon aquarium, what kind of fish would be best? The two major groups of tropical fish are those that lay eggs and those that give birth to live young. If you want to raise young fish, guppies would be the best choice because they can produce many babies in a short time. \n You can buy fish and aquariums in most pet stores. Ask the owner to help you choose the right fish. You can also find many books about tropical fish in the library.\n\n<question>:\nIf nine fish live in three gallons of water, the fish may _ .\n\n<options>:\nA breathe easily\nB swim about freely\nC get ill\nD not get enough to eat\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
}
] |
6,936
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nKeeping fish as pets is a popular hobby. Fish take up little room, are inexpensive to feed, and provide an interesting and color1ful display in any room.\n A tank, or an aquarium , must be chosen carefully. Many new aquarium owners buy too many fish for their tanks. Fish cannot be crowded. Two fish can live comfortably in each gallon of water, only ten fish can live in a five-gallon tank. Can you see why a goldfish would not live long in a tiny , round bowl?\n If too many fish are kept together, they will not have enough oxygen or room to swim about freely. They will have more diseases. Also, some kinds of fish cannot be kept together. They will fight and may even kill one another. As your interest in fish grows, the number of fish you have may grow, too. Then you may want to _ in another tank.\n If you start with a ten-gallon aquarium, what kind of fish would be best? The two major groups of tropical fish are those that lay eggs and those that give birth to live young. If you want to raise young fish, guppies would be the best choice because they can produce many babies in a short time. \n You can buy fish and aquariums in most pet stores. Ask the owner to help you choose the right fish. You can also find many books about tropical fish in the library.\n\n<question>:\nWhat can we know from the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Very few people are interested in keeping fish.\nB The size of your tank decides how many fish you can buy.\nC Guppies are a kind of fish that are good at laying eggs.\nD You can raise different kinds of fish together.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "B"
}
] |
6,937
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the 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 was once a forest made up of tiny trees that were all growing up together. They had been planted by a very old gardener who took care that they would all grow up to be straight and healthy. However, the area was hit by strong winds, and the little trees preferred to avoid the annoying winds, so they bent their trunks and branches to protect themselves.\nThe old man, knowing they could never grow well like this, decided to straighten them out, and spent many hours tying their tiny trunks to supporting poles , hoping his beloved trees would understand he was doing this for their own good. But those naughty trees disliked all the wind. They always avoided the gardener's help by bending themselves, hiding from the wind. One of those trees, one standing right in the middle of the forest, forced itself to grow up straight, patiently bearing the annoying wind.\nThree years passed, and the old man died. And from then on the trees could grow however they liked, bending from the wind just as they pleased, with no one bothering them about it. All, that was, except the single straight tree in the center of the forest, who decided to grow up just as a tree should.\nBut as the forest grew, and the trees got thicker and stronger, they began to hear cracks from inside. Their branches and trunks needed to keep growing, but the trees were so twisted that the growth they were experiencing only brought them pain and suffering.\nAnd it was a place with a special beauty since, right in its center, surrounded by thousands of short twisted trees, rose one impressive tree that was long and straight like no others. And that tree, the only one that never cracked, continued growing, without a worry for the changeable wind.\n\n<question>:\nWhy did the trees bend their trunks and branches?\n\n<options>:\nA Because the gardener often touched them.\nB Because the wind were not strong.\nC Because they protected themselves from being destroyed.\nD Because they were very shy and afraid to meet the wind.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
}
] |
6,938
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the 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 was once a forest made up of tiny trees that were all growing up together. They had been planted by a very old gardener who took care that they would all grow up to be straight and healthy. However, the area was hit by strong winds, and the little trees preferred to avoid the annoying winds, so they bent their trunks and branches to protect themselves.\nThe old man, knowing they could never grow well like this, decided to straighten them out, and spent many hours tying their tiny trunks to supporting poles , hoping his beloved trees would understand he was doing this for their own good. But those naughty trees disliked all the wind. They always avoided the gardener's help by bending themselves, hiding from the wind. One of those trees, one standing right in the middle of the forest, forced itself to grow up straight, patiently bearing the annoying wind.\nThree years passed, and the old man died. And from then on the trees could grow however they liked, bending from the wind just as they pleased, with no one bothering them about it. All, that was, except the single straight tree in the center of the forest, who decided to grow up just as a tree should.\nBut as the forest grew, and the trees got thicker and stronger, they began to hear cracks from inside. Their branches and trunks needed to keep growing, but the trees were so twisted that the growth they were experiencing only brought them pain and suffering.\nAnd it was a place with a special beauty since, right in its center, surrounded by thousands of short twisted trees, rose one impressive tree that was long and straight like no others. And that tree, the only one that never cracked, continued growing, without a worry for the changeable wind.\n\n<question>:\nHow long did the old gardener look after the trees?\n\n<options>:\nA Two years.\nB Three years.\nC Four years.\nD Five years.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "B"
}
] |
6,939
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nBest Ways to Save Money on Holiday Shopping\n Black Friday and Cyber Monday-that's amateur hour. These holiday shopping tips will help yousave big bucks on your own.\n Track prices online\n Websites like Amazon and Bestbuy.com are constantly adjusting the prices of items, meaning knowledgeable shoppers can keep their eye out for savings if they check back frequently. But who hasthe time to refresh every few hours? Try camelcamelcamel.com.Search for any item (say, a Furby for the kids) and track its price history-it' ll show you a graph and the highest and lowest price positionsit' s had over the past several days. Close to the lowest point? Snatch it up now.\n Believe in the Invisible Hand\n If you' re big on online shopping, visit getinvisiblehand.com to install(set up for use) the Invisible Hand extension on your computer or download the official iPhone app. Whenever you' re browsing for items online from retailers like Lowe's or Sears, it'll automatically search alternatives and notify you if there's a better deal elsewhere.\n Try shopping on a Tuesday\n According to a recent New York Times report, online retailers tend to offer the best deals on Tuesdays .Better yet, try Tuesday morning. That same report suggests sales tend to go live early. You can also try shopping late.\n It' s true that sales start in the early morning hours. But Business Insider notes that if you shop after 6:00 p.m., some retailers will already have sales for the next day activated, allowing you to get great deals without setting your alarm.\n\n<question>:\nIf you want to get the latest information on updated shopping lists, you may _ .\n\n<options>:\nA come to getinvisiblehand.com\nB read the holiday shopping tips\nC visit camelcamelcamel.com\nD download it from the official site\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
}
] |
6,940
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nBest Ways to Save Money on Holiday Shopping\n Black Friday and Cyber Monday-that's amateur hour. These holiday shopping tips will help yousave big bucks on your own.\n Track prices online\n Websites like Amazon and Bestbuy.com are constantly adjusting the prices of items, meaning knowledgeable shoppers can keep their eye out for savings if they check back frequently. But who hasthe time to refresh every few hours? Try camelcamelcamel.com.Search for any item (say, a Furby for the kids) and track its price history-it' ll show you a graph and the highest and lowest price positionsit' s had over the past several days. Close to the lowest point? Snatch it up now.\n Believe in the Invisible Hand\n If you' re big on online shopping, visit getinvisiblehand.com to install(set up for use) the Invisible Hand extension on your computer or download the official iPhone app. Whenever you' re browsing for items online from retailers like Lowe's or Sears, it'll automatically search alternatives and notify you if there's a better deal elsewhere.\n Try shopping on a Tuesday\n According to a recent New York Times report, online retailers tend to offer the best deals on Tuesdays .Better yet, try Tuesday morning. That same report suggests sales tend to go live early. You can also try shopping late.\n It' s true that sales start in the early morning hours. But Business Insider notes that if you shop after 6:00 p.m., some retailers will already have sales for the next day activated, allowing you to get great deals without setting your alarm.\n\n<question>:\nThe best deals online that retailers offer can take place _ .\n\n<options>:\nA on Friday\nB on the weekend\nC on Monday\nD on Tuesday\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "D"
}
] |
6,941
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nBest Ways to Save Money on Holiday Shopping\n Black Friday and Cyber Monday-that's amateur hour. These holiday shopping tips will help yousave big bucks on your own.\n Track prices online\n Websites like Amazon and Bestbuy.com are constantly adjusting the prices of items, meaning knowledgeable shoppers can keep their eye out for savings if they check back frequently. But who hasthe time to refresh every few hours? Try camelcamelcamel.com.Search for any item (say, a Furby for the kids) and track its price history-it' ll show you a graph and the highest and lowest price positionsit' s had over the past several days. Close to the lowest point? Snatch it up now.\n Believe in the Invisible Hand\n If you' re big on online shopping, visit getinvisiblehand.com to install(set up for use) the Invisible Hand extension on your computer or download the official iPhone app. Whenever you' re browsing for items online from retailers like Lowe's or Sears, it'll automatically search alternatives and notify you if there's a better deal elsewhere.\n Try shopping on a Tuesday\n According to a recent New York Times report, online retailers tend to offer the best deals on Tuesdays .Better yet, try Tuesday morning. That same report suggests sales tend to go live early. You can also try shopping late.\n It' s true that sales start in the early morning hours. But Business Insider notes that if you shop after 6:00 p.m., some retailers will already have sales for the next day activated, allowing you to get great deals without setting your alarm.\n\n<question>:\nThe passage is intended for those who want to know_.\n\n<options>:\nA how to save money on holiday shopping\nB how to download software for goods\nC when to buy the items\nD which website is the best one for shopping\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "A"
}
] |
6,942
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\n\"Some day, there'll be no Americans left in the NBA,\" said 12-year-old Xing Tao, who joined his school team two weeks ago after watching Yao Ming in a televised NBA game, \"The players will all be Chinese, like Yao.\"\nTo China, Yao is a home-grown superstar who helped make the world's first basketball league closer to Chinese players. To the NBA, the 2.23-meter center offers an opening of a different sort into the world's largest new market. Yao's NBA first appearance against the Indiana Pacers in October reached 287 million families in the US. That game might have been a bit of a _ to Yao's fans: He played just 11 of the 48 minutes, had two rebounds and got no points. Comparing that with his performance on December 19, also against Indiana, Yao won 29 points and 10 rebounds. \"This was one of the most exciting games I've had,\" Yao said after Houston's 95-83 victory. The NBA has to be excited about his on-count success. In all his games, he's averaging 12.7 points and 7.7 rebounds, quite good for a new star. \"Yao Ming has brought the NBA closer to the Chinese,\" said NBA spokeswoman Cheong Sau Ching, \"That makes the dream seem practical for other people in China and proud to be Chinese.\"\nThe 22-year-old Yao is not the country's first player in the NBA: Wang Zhizhi broke down the Dallas Mavericks in November 2003. But Yao's combination of modesty and skills make him a favorite back home.\n\n<question>:\nHow many points did Yao Ming win in his first game in the NBA?\n\n<options>:\nA zero\nB two\nC 29\nD 10\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "A"
}
] |
6,943
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\n\"Some day, there'll be no Americans left in the NBA,\" said 12-year-old Xing Tao, who joined his school team two weeks ago after watching Yao Ming in a televised NBA game, \"The players will all be Chinese, like Yao.\"\nTo China, Yao is a home-grown superstar who helped make the world's first basketball league closer to Chinese players. To the NBA, the 2.23-meter center offers an opening of a different sort into the world's largest new market. Yao's NBA first appearance against the Indiana Pacers in October reached 287 million families in the US. That game might have been a bit of a _ to Yao's fans: He played just 11 of the 48 minutes, had two rebounds and got no points. Comparing that with his performance on December 19, also against Indiana, Yao won 29 points and 10 rebounds. \"This was one of the most exciting games I've had,\" Yao said after Houston's 95-83 victory. The NBA has to be excited about his on-count success. In all his games, he's averaging 12.7 points and 7.7 rebounds, quite good for a new star. \"Yao Ming has brought the NBA closer to the Chinese,\" said NBA spokeswoman Cheong Sau Ching, \"That makes the dream seem practical for other people in China and proud to be Chinese.\"\nThe 22-year-old Yao is not the country's first player in the NBA: Wang Zhizhi broke down the Dallas Mavericks in November 2003. But Yao's combination of modesty and skills make him a favorite back home.\n\n<question>:\nWhy does Yao Ming win more popularity than Wang Zhizhi at home?\n\n<options>:\nA He is modest and performs excellently.\nB He is too kind to others.\nC More and more Chinese people like to watch his games.\nD He is very modest but proud.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "A"
}
] |
6,944
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nFor me,my great moment came when I actually decided to accept an opportunity to teach English in Shanghai.There were times when I almost gave up because of fear.But in the end I came here.\nLast summer,a CanadianChinese woman who teaches in Shanghai just happened to come to the place where I was working in the Seattle area.We talked and I said I had always wanted to teach abroad.She said,\"Come to our school.\"\"Okay.\"I replied,but I wasn't sure if I meant it.\nWe met later for coffee.She answered all of my questions about the school,and gave me the website address and the email address of the person to contact.It took six months for me to finally decide on the job.\nFirst of all,in Shanghai there are many western places to eat western food and lots of interesting things to do.Also,there is a great subway system with directions and stops posted in English.Finding your way around is a challenge in a new place.But that isn't hard here.Taxis are very cheap;you can always jump in one and get home.There are also a lot of westerners in Shanghai,so it is fairly easy to ask for directions.Young Chinese people are much more likely to speak English and they are wonderfully helpful.\nI earn almost $1,000 per month and live in a nice rentfree apartment.My biggest expense has been food as I am a vegetarian and also on a diet.I still have not got used to the traditional Chinese food,but if you like it,you'll be in heaven.\nHere I have a good place to live in,new friends,a high salary,and a good job.In the US,getting a job at my age has been next to impossible for a woman.\n\n<question>:\nWe can infer that at first the writer _ .\n\n<options>:\nA wasn't interested in teaching abroad at all\nB wasn't sure whether to accept the job to teach in China\nC knew she would be popular as a teacher in China\nD thought the CanadianChinese woman was joking\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "B"
}
] |
6,945
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nFor me,my great moment came when I actually decided to accept an opportunity to teach English in Shanghai.There were times when I almost gave up because of fear.But in the end I came here.\nLast summer,a CanadianChinese woman who teaches in Shanghai just happened to come to the place where I was working in the Seattle area.We talked and I said I had always wanted to teach abroad.She said,\"Come to our school.\"\"Okay.\"I replied,but I wasn't sure if I meant it.\nWe met later for coffee.She answered all of my questions about the school,and gave me the website address and the email address of the person to contact.It took six months for me to finally decide on the job.\nFirst of all,in Shanghai there are many western places to eat western food and lots of interesting things to do.Also,there is a great subway system with directions and stops posted in English.Finding your way around is a challenge in a new place.But that isn't hard here.Taxis are very cheap;you can always jump in one and get home.There are also a lot of westerners in Shanghai,so it is fairly easy to ask for directions.Young Chinese people are much more likely to speak English and they are wonderfully helpful.\nI earn almost $1,000 per month and live in a nice rentfree apartment.My biggest expense has been food as I am a vegetarian and also on a diet.I still have not got used to the traditional Chinese food,but if you like it,you'll be in heaven.\nHere I have a good place to live in,new friends,a high salary,and a good job.In the US,getting a job at my age has been next to impossible for a woman.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage,it seems that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA there are no good restaurants for the writer in Shanghai\nB the writer sometimes feels lonely in Shanghai\nC the writer doesn't like traveling in Shanghai\nD the writer likes her life in Shanghai\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "D"
}
] |
6,946
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nPeople tend to become more personal and hide less of themselves when using email.Researchers from Open University in Britain have found in a recent study that there are good reasons for this.\nThe team of researchers asked 83 pairs of students, all strangers to each other, to solve a problem.They had to discuss this question: If only five people in the world could be saved from a world disaster, who should they be? The pairs of students had to talk over the problem either face to face or by computers.Dr.Johnson said, \"They told their partners four times as much about themselves when they talked over the Internet as when they talked face to face.When the computers were fitted with cameras so that students could see each other, this limited the personal side of the conversation.\" \nGenerally the information was not extremely personal.It was mainly about things such as where they went to school, or where they used to live.But some students discussed their love stories, and personal childhood experiences.\nDr.Johnson believes that emailing encourages people to focus on themselves.And when they do this, they become more open , especially if there are no cameras.\"If you cannot see the other person, it becomes easier to talk about yourself.This is because you are not thinking what the other person is thinking of you.So emailing has become the modern way of talking.\" said Dr.Johnson.However, this style of talking is not entirely new.\"In the 19th century people started to use the 'telegraph' to communicate.Now the same kind of thing has happened and people ended up speaking more freely.\"\nDr.Johnson thinks that e-mailers need to know about these effects of emailing, especially when they start work in a company.\"If you don't know about it, you could find yourself saying more about yourself than you wanted to .\"\n\n<question>:\nThe subject discussed in this passage is _ .\n\n<options>:\nA how people open up when emailing\nB how people do research studies\nC how to communicate at work\nD how to discuss and solve a problem\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "A"
}
] |
6,947
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nPeople tend to become more personal and hide less of themselves when using email.Researchers from Open University in Britain have found in a recent study that there are good reasons for this.\nThe team of researchers asked 83 pairs of students, all strangers to each other, to solve a problem.They had to discuss this question: If only five people in the world could be saved from a world disaster, who should they be? The pairs of students had to talk over the problem either face to face or by computers.Dr.Johnson said, \"They told their partners four times as much about themselves when they talked over the Internet as when they talked face to face.When the computers were fitted with cameras so that students could see each other, this limited the personal side of the conversation.\" \nGenerally the information was not extremely personal.It was mainly about things such as where they went to school, or where they used to live.But some students discussed their love stories, and personal childhood experiences.\nDr.Johnson believes that emailing encourages people to focus on themselves.And when they do this, they become more open , especially if there are no cameras.\"If you cannot see the other person, it becomes easier to talk about yourself.This is because you are not thinking what the other person is thinking of you.So emailing has become the modern way of talking.\" said Dr.Johnson.However, this style of talking is not entirely new.\"In the 19th century people started to use the 'telegraph' to communicate.Now the same kind of thing has happened and people ended up speaking more freely.\"\nDr.Johnson thinks that e-mailers need to know about these effects of emailing, especially when they start work in a company.\"If you don't know about it, you could find yourself saying more about yourself than you wanted to .\"\n\n<question>:\nThe reason that some couples talked freely about themselves is that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA they didn't talk about very personal things\nB they couldn't see each other\nC the cameras on the computers were turned on\nD they had to discuss a question\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "B"
}
] |
6,948
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nPeople tend to become more personal and hide less of themselves when using email.Researchers from Open University in Britain have found in a recent study that there are good reasons for this.\nThe team of researchers asked 83 pairs of students, all strangers to each other, to solve a problem.They had to discuss this question: If only five people in the world could be saved from a world disaster, who should they be? The pairs of students had to talk over the problem either face to face or by computers.Dr.Johnson said, \"They told their partners four times as much about themselves when they talked over the Internet as when they talked face to face.When the computers were fitted with cameras so that students could see each other, this limited the personal side of the conversation.\" \nGenerally the information was not extremely personal.It was mainly about things such as where they went to school, or where they used to live.But some students discussed their love stories, and personal childhood experiences.\nDr.Johnson believes that emailing encourages people to focus on themselves.And when they do this, they become more open , especially if there are no cameras.\"If you cannot see the other person, it becomes easier to talk about yourself.This is because you are not thinking what the other person is thinking of you.So emailing has become the modern way of talking.\" said Dr.Johnson.However, this style of talking is not entirely new.\"In the 19th century people started to use the 'telegraph' to communicate.Now the same kind of thing has happened and people ended up speaking more freely.\"\nDr.Johnson thinks that e-mailers need to know about these effects of emailing, especially when they start work in a company.\"If you don't know about it, you could find yourself saying more about yourself than you wanted to .\"\n\n<question>:\nIn the writer's opinion, one should _ .\n\n<options>:\nA focus on oneself when emailing\nB talk more freely in email than usual\nC discuss any subject that one wants to\nD consider how one uses email at work\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "D"
}
] |
6,949
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nScientists have discovered thirteen kinds of vitamins. They say vitamins help to carry out chemical changes within cells. If we do not get enough of the vitamins we need in our food, we are at risk of developing a number of diseases. Which foods should be eaten to keep us healthy? Let us look at some important vitamins.\nVitamin A helps prevent skin and other tissues from becoming dry. People who do not get enough vitamin A cannot see well in darkness. Vitamin A is found in fish liver oil and the yellow part of eggs.\nVitamin B-1 is also called thiamine. Thiamine changes starchy foods into energy. Thiamine is found not just in whole grains like brown rice, but also in beans and peas, nuts, and meat and fish.\nVitamin B-12 is needed so folic acid can do its work. Together, they help produce red blood cells. Folic acid has been shown to prevent physical problems in babies when taken by their mothers during pregnancy. Vitamin B-12 is found naturally in foods like eggs, meat, fish and milk products. Vitamin B-12 is found in green leafy vegetables and other foods, like legumes and citrus fruits .\nVitamin C is needed for strong bones and teeth. The body stores little vitamin C. So we must get it every day in foods such as citrus fruits, tomatoes and uncooked cabbage.\nVitamin D prevents the children's bone disease rickets . Ultraviolet light from the sun changes a substance in the skin into vitamin D. Fish liver oil also contains vitamin D.\nVitamin K is needed for healthy blood. It thickens the blood around a cut to stop bleeding. It can also be found in pork products, liver and in vegetables like cabbage, kale and spinach .\nVitamins are important to our health. A lack of required vitamins can lead to health problems.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the main idea of the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA There are thirteen kinds of vitamins in total.\nB One can not live without enough vitamins.\nC Vitamins can carry out chemical changes within cells.\nD Enough vitamins are vital to keep healthy.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "D"
}
] |
6,950
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nScientists have discovered thirteen kinds of vitamins. They say vitamins help to carry out chemical changes within cells. If we do not get enough of the vitamins we need in our food, we are at risk of developing a number of diseases. Which foods should be eaten to keep us healthy? Let us look at some important vitamins.\nVitamin A helps prevent skin and other tissues from becoming dry. People who do not get enough vitamin A cannot see well in darkness. Vitamin A is found in fish liver oil and the yellow part of eggs.\nVitamin B-1 is also called thiamine. Thiamine changes starchy foods into energy. Thiamine is found not just in whole grains like brown rice, but also in beans and peas, nuts, and meat and fish.\nVitamin B-12 is needed so folic acid can do its work. Together, they help produce red blood cells. Folic acid has been shown to prevent physical problems in babies when taken by their mothers during pregnancy. Vitamin B-12 is found naturally in foods like eggs, meat, fish and milk products. Vitamin B-12 is found in green leafy vegetables and other foods, like legumes and citrus fruits .\nVitamin C is needed for strong bones and teeth. The body stores little vitamin C. So we must get it every day in foods such as citrus fruits, tomatoes and uncooked cabbage.\nVitamin D prevents the children's bone disease rickets . Ultraviolet light from the sun changes a substance in the skin into vitamin D. Fish liver oil also contains vitamin D.\nVitamin K is needed for healthy blood. It thickens the blood around a cut to stop bleeding. It can also be found in pork products, liver and in vegetables like cabbage, kale and spinach .\nVitamins are important to our health. A lack of required vitamins can lead to health problems.\n\n<question>:\nWomen who wish to become mothers should take in _ .\n\n<options>:\nA vitamin A\nB vitamin B-1\nC vitamin B-12\nD vitamin C\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
}
] |
6,951
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nScientists have discovered thirteen kinds of vitamins. They say vitamins help to carry out chemical changes within cells. If we do not get enough of the vitamins we need in our food, we are at risk of developing a number of diseases. Which foods should be eaten to keep us healthy? Let us look at some important vitamins.\nVitamin A helps prevent skin and other tissues from becoming dry. People who do not get enough vitamin A cannot see well in darkness. Vitamin A is found in fish liver oil and the yellow part of eggs.\nVitamin B-1 is also called thiamine. Thiamine changes starchy foods into energy. Thiamine is found not just in whole grains like brown rice, but also in beans and peas, nuts, and meat and fish.\nVitamin B-12 is needed so folic acid can do its work. Together, they help produce red blood cells. Folic acid has been shown to prevent physical problems in babies when taken by their mothers during pregnancy. Vitamin B-12 is found naturally in foods like eggs, meat, fish and milk products. Vitamin B-12 is found in green leafy vegetables and other foods, like legumes and citrus fruits .\nVitamin C is needed for strong bones and teeth. The body stores little vitamin C. So we must get it every day in foods such as citrus fruits, tomatoes and uncooked cabbage.\nVitamin D prevents the children's bone disease rickets . Ultraviolet light from the sun changes a substance in the skin into vitamin D. Fish liver oil also contains vitamin D.\nVitamin K is needed for healthy blood. It thickens the blood around a cut to stop bleeding. It can also be found in pork products, liver and in vegetables like cabbage, kale and spinach .\nVitamins are important to our health. A lack of required vitamins can lead to health problems.\n\n<question>:\nWhat can change a substance in the skin into vitamin D?\n\n<options>:\nA Fish liver oil.\nB Ultraviolet light from the sun.\nC Fresh milk drunk by people.\nD Doing a certain amount of exercise.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "B"
}
] |
6,952
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nScientists have discovered thirteen kinds of vitamins. They say vitamins help to carry out chemical changes within cells. If we do not get enough of the vitamins we need in our food, we are at risk of developing a number of diseases. Which foods should be eaten to keep us healthy? Let us look at some important vitamins.\nVitamin A helps prevent skin and other tissues from becoming dry. People who do not get enough vitamin A cannot see well in darkness. Vitamin A is found in fish liver oil and the yellow part of eggs.\nVitamin B-1 is also called thiamine. Thiamine changes starchy foods into energy. Thiamine is found not just in whole grains like brown rice, but also in beans and peas, nuts, and meat and fish.\nVitamin B-12 is needed so folic acid can do its work. Together, they help produce red blood cells. Folic acid has been shown to prevent physical problems in babies when taken by their mothers during pregnancy. Vitamin B-12 is found naturally in foods like eggs, meat, fish and milk products. Vitamin B-12 is found in green leafy vegetables and other foods, like legumes and citrus fruits .\nVitamin C is needed for strong bones and teeth. The body stores little vitamin C. So we must get it every day in foods such as citrus fruits, tomatoes and uncooked cabbage.\nVitamin D prevents the children's bone disease rickets . Ultraviolet light from the sun changes a substance in the skin into vitamin D. Fish liver oil also contains vitamin D.\nVitamin K is needed for healthy blood. It thickens the blood around a cut to stop bleeding. It can also be found in pork products, liver and in vegetables like cabbage, kale and spinach .\nVitamins are important to our health. A lack of required vitamins can lead to health problems.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage, taking in enough vitamin C can _ .\n\n<options>:\nA make our eyesight better\nB help to stop bleeding\nC make our bones and teeth strong\nD help produce red blood cells\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
}
] |
6,953
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nRiding on an exercise bike at home may keep you in physical shape, but it can get pretty boring after a while. Aaron Puzey had been on his exercise bike for half an hour a day for years when he decided to look for a way to make it a bit more fun.\nWith virtual reality technology widely available nowadays, all be needed to do was find a way of applying it to his needs. So he set out to build an app for the Samsung Galaxy Gear VR headset which would allow him to hook it up to Google Street view and make it seem like he's cycling through different real-life locations.\nBuilding the app to download the 3D data from Street View and make it viewable in the VR headset was the toughest part of his project. Other than that, all he \nneeded to do was tape a Bluetooth monitor to his exercise bike. Although the quality of the images sometimes leaves a lot to be desired,leaving complex scenes like trees looking like a mess,Aaron has been having a lot of fun on his journey. \nAaron's project is obviously no substitute (> for real outdoor cycling as it Lacks things like the wind blowing in your face or the pain of battling an uphill climb, bul it has given him a goal, as well as the chance to take in the beauty of places he might have otherwise never seen. It definitely beats staring at a wall or at the TV for 30 minutes, anyway.\nObviously, Aaron's setup theoretically allows him to ride a bike anywhere around the world. He says he ba6 always wanted to see Japan, so once his ride comes to an end, he plans to start another one across the Land of the Rising Sun.\n\n<question>:\nWhy did Aaron Puzey build the app?\n\n<options>:\nA To invent a new kind of bicycle.\nB To participate in a competition.\nC To satisfy the needs of the public.\nD To add fun to his exercise bike routine*\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "D"
}
] |
6,954
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nRiding on an exercise bike at home may keep you in physical shape, but it can get pretty boring after a while. Aaron Puzey had been on his exercise bike for half an hour a day for years when he decided to look for a way to make it a bit more fun.\nWith virtual reality technology widely available nowadays, all be needed to do was find a way of applying it to his needs. So he set out to build an app for the Samsung Galaxy Gear VR headset which would allow him to hook it up to Google Street view and make it seem like he's cycling through different real-life locations.\nBuilding the app to download the 3D data from Street View and make it viewable in the VR headset was the toughest part of his project. Other than that, all he \nneeded to do was tape a Bluetooth monitor to his exercise bike. Although the quality of the images sometimes leaves a lot to be desired,leaving complex scenes like trees looking like a mess,Aaron has been having a lot of fun on his journey. \nAaron's project is obviously no substitute (> for real outdoor cycling as it Lacks things like the wind blowing in your face or the pain of battling an uphill climb, bul it has given him a goal, as well as the chance to take in the beauty of places he might have otherwise never seen. It definitely beats staring at a wall or at the TV for 30 minutes, anyway.\nObviously, Aaron's setup theoretically allows him to ride a bike anywhere around the world. He says he ba6 always wanted to see Japan, so once his ride comes to an end, he plans to start another one across the Land of the Rising Sun.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the fallowing can best describe Aaron Puxey?\n\n<options>:\nA Creative.\nB Ambitious.\nC Funny.\nD Boring.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "A"
}
] |
6,955
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nRiding on an exercise bike at home may keep you in physical shape, but it can get pretty boring after a while. Aaron Puzey had been on his exercise bike for half an hour a day for years when he decided to look for a way to make it a bit more fun.\nWith virtual reality technology widely available nowadays, all be needed to do was find a way of applying it to his needs. So he set out to build an app for the Samsung Galaxy Gear VR headset which would allow him to hook it up to Google Street view and make it seem like he's cycling through different real-life locations.\nBuilding the app to download the 3D data from Street View and make it viewable in the VR headset was the toughest part of his project. Other than that, all he \nneeded to do was tape a Bluetooth monitor to his exercise bike. Although the quality of the images sometimes leaves a lot to be desired,leaving complex scenes like trees looking like a mess,Aaron has been having a lot of fun on his journey. \nAaron's project is obviously no substitute (> for real outdoor cycling as it Lacks things like the wind blowing in your face or the pain of battling an uphill climb, bul it has given him a goal, as well as the chance to take in the beauty of places he might have otherwise never seen. It definitely beats staring at a wall or at the TV for 30 minutes, anyway.\nObviously, Aaron's setup theoretically allows him to ride a bike anywhere around the world. He says he ba6 always wanted to see Japan, so once his ride comes to an end, he plans to start another one across the Land of the Rising Sun.\n\n<question>:\nWhat was the challenge for Puzey in his project?\n\n<options>:\nA Changing the 3D data into pictures.\nB Downloading the software from the Internet.\nC Making the 3D data viewable in the headset.\nD Taping a Bluetooth monitor lo his exercise bike.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
}
] |
6,956
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nRiding on an exercise bike at home may keep you in physical shape, but it can get pretty boring after a while. Aaron Puzey had been on his exercise bike for half an hour a day for years when he decided to look for a way to make it a bit more fun.\nWith virtual reality technology widely available nowadays, all be needed to do was find a way of applying it to his needs. So he set out to build an app for the Samsung Galaxy Gear VR headset which would allow him to hook it up to Google Street view and make it seem like he's cycling through different real-life locations.\nBuilding the app to download the 3D data from Street View and make it viewable in the VR headset was the toughest part of his project. Other than that, all he \nneeded to do was tape a Bluetooth monitor to his exercise bike. Although the quality of the images sometimes leaves a lot to be desired,leaving complex scenes like trees looking like a mess,Aaron has been having a lot of fun on his journey. \nAaron's project is obviously no substitute (> for real outdoor cycling as it Lacks things like the wind blowing in your face or the pain of battling an uphill climb, bul it has given him a goal, as well as the chance to take in the beauty of places he might have otherwise never seen. It definitely beats staring at a wall or at the TV for 30 minutes, anyway.\nObviously, Aaron's setup theoretically allows him to ride a bike anywhere around the world. He says he ba6 always wanted to see Japan, so once his ride comes to an end, he plans to start another one across the Land of the Rising Sun.\n\n<question>:\nWhat might be the best title for the text?\n\n<options>:\nA Cycling Across the World at Home\nB The Lazy Man and His Crazy Idea\nC A New Way of Cycling Without Effort\nD A Substitute for Real Outdoor Cycling\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "A"
}
] |
6,957
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nLooking up at the ceiling, Na He Jeon pours porridge into her mouth. She carefully dips the bowl forward, dropping the porridge directly down her throat, careful not to touch the 15 ulcers in her mouth. But it was the week before midterms, so she still had to study. Jeon was 1st out of 330 students on her exams that year. \"Thank god I did,\" she says. \"If I hadn't done well I would have been regarded as a failure.\" By the end of the week, 14-year-old Jeon weighed only 83.6 pounds.\nLike Jeon, there are countless numbers of first generation Asian-Americans who make great efforts to go beyond at everything. Yet the children themselves cannot all be put to blame for their efforts. Typically, it is the parents who are designing a life which they see as perfect for their children. One such occurrence is when I was at my hotel in Beijing. It was roughly around 8:00 p.m. when I decided to take a dip in the pool after dinner. I jumped into the pool that was already spotted with a few Chinese children and I hadn't realized what was going on until I took notice of the parents calling out orders and instructing their children. I saw various children all under the age of 10 taking laps across the pool trying various styles. If a child's foot was too bent, her parent would demand that she straighten it. If a child was kicking too slowly, his parent would order that he go faster. I couldn't help but pity the children whose parents were taking the opportunity to give a swimming lesson, rather than just let them enjoy their time during the holiday.\nEither because of their parents or their own desire, first-generation Asian-Americans put forth their 110% in order to be accepted into one of the best American colleges. Asian-American students want to see A's, 100%'s, and perfect scores. According to Jeon, Asians complain that students with a 4.0 GPA and 2400 SAT simply cannot be rejected from top schools. To their disappointment, however, they often are.\nThe ethic of this aggressive work also exhibits itself via sports and other after-class activities. What sets Asian-Americans apart, however, is that they fight to be excellent in whatever it is that they do. Be it playing the piano or performing in math competitions, Asian-Americans look to be in first place. Although it may cause unnecessary stress, such a driven work ethic is a _ quality. Often blamed for lacking in creativity, Asian-Americans can actually make up for the absence of imagination with their determination. The average American can dream creative dreams, but that only matters if he or she can make it happen in reality. Asian-Americans, instead, can gather creative ideas to produce something concrete.\nYet with such a drive to succeed, Asian-Americans have somehow twisted their definition of success. Rather than looking at personal achievement, they refer to numbers, statistics and scores to rate their success. It seems as if desire and the sense of free will are nonexistent in certain Asian-American students as they mercilessly drive themselves to an inevitable burnout. Their desire to be the most-talented is an impossible dream. In a fruitless attempt, they try to be the best in a world already full of winners.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to Asian-Americans, success lies in _ .\n\n<options>:\nA realizing imaginative and creative ideas\nB achieving individual accomplishment\nC winning scholarships to top schools\nD rising to the top in scores at everything\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "D"
}
] |
6,958
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nLooking up at the ceiling, Na He Jeon pours porridge into her mouth. She carefully dips the bowl forward, dropping the porridge directly down her throat, careful not to touch the 15 ulcers in her mouth. But it was the week before midterms, so she still had to study. Jeon was 1st out of 330 students on her exams that year. \"Thank god I did,\" she says. \"If I hadn't done well I would have been regarded as a failure.\" By the end of the week, 14-year-old Jeon weighed only 83.6 pounds.\nLike Jeon, there are countless numbers of first generation Asian-Americans who make great efforts to go beyond at everything. Yet the children themselves cannot all be put to blame for their efforts. Typically, it is the parents who are designing a life which they see as perfect for their children. One such occurrence is when I was at my hotel in Beijing. It was roughly around 8:00 p.m. when I decided to take a dip in the pool after dinner. I jumped into the pool that was already spotted with a few Chinese children and I hadn't realized what was going on until I took notice of the parents calling out orders and instructing their children. I saw various children all under the age of 10 taking laps across the pool trying various styles. If a child's foot was too bent, her parent would demand that she straighten it. If a child was kicking too slowly, his parent would order that he go faster. I couldn't help but pity the children whose parents were taking the opportunity to give a swimming lesson, rather than just let them enjoy their time during the holiday.\nEither because of their parents or their own desire, first-generation Asian-Americans put forth their 110% in order to be accepted into one of the best American colleges. Asian-American students want to see A's, 100%'s, and perfect scores. According to Jeon, Asians complain that students with a 4.0 GPA and 2400 SAT simply cannot be rejected from top schools. To their disappointment, however, they often are.\nThe ethic of this aggressive work also exhibits itself via sports and other after-class activities. What sets Asian-Americans apart, however, is that they fight to be excellent in whatever it is that they do. Be it playing the piano or performing in math competitions, Asian-Americans look to be in first place. Although it may cause unnecessary stress, such a driven work ethic is a _ quality. Often blamed for lacking in creativity, Asian-Americans can actually make up for the absence of imagination with their determination. The average American can dream creative dreams, but that only matters if he or she can make it happen in reality. Asian-Americans, instead, can gather creative ideas to produce something concrete.\nYet with such a drive to succeed, Asian-Americans have somehow twisted their definition of success. Rather than looking at personal achievement, they refer to numbers, statistics and scores to rate their success. It seems as if desire and the sense of free will are nonexistent in certain Asian-American students as they mercilessly drive themselves to an inevitable burnout. Their desire to be the most-talented is an impossible dream. In a fruitless attempt, they try to be the best in a world already full of winners.\n\n<question>:\nThe writer's purpose of writing this article is to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA express sympathy for Asian-American children\nB advocate academic competition among students\nC stress that personal success means more than high scores\nD analyze the problems in school education\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
}
] |
6,959
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nJob Chances in Top Schools\nThroughout China\nInterested in teaching in a foreign country? Schools all over China are looking for skilled teachers interested in teaching English. There are chances all over the country. Apply today!\nNecessary conditions\nNative speaker of English\nBA Degree or higher (English and Education major preferred)\nTeaching experience is preferred, but not required.\nMust be a citizen of one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, the United States, or the United Kingdom.\nPay to be offered \nFrom $1,800 to $2,300 a month depending on conditions and experience\nPays differ depending on schools. Benefits differ between employers, but the following benefits must be offered:\nFREE apartment with furniture\nOvertime pay\n10---14 days paid vacation\nMedical insurance---generally half provided\nRound-trip ticket\nHow to apply\nTo apply, only send us the following information:\nResume/Date of Birth/Recent picture\nOnce we receive your information, we will get you into our job matching lists, when a match is recorded, we will get in touch with you for an interview. Click on the following apply.\nNow button to offer your resume and required documentation.\nAny questions send us an e-mail at primejobs@teachers.com.\n\n<question>:\nOne who gets the job will teach _ .[\n\n<options>:\nA French\nB English\nC Chinese\nD German\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "B"
}
] |
6,960
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nJob Chances in Top Schools\nThroughout China\nInterested in teaching in a foreign country? Schools all over China are looking for skilled teachers interested in teaching English. There are chances all over the country. Apply today!\nNecessary conditions\nNative speaker of English\nBA Degree or higher (English and Education major preferred)\nTeaching experience is preferred, but not required.\nMust be a citizen of one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, the United States, or the United Kingdom.\nPay to be offered \nFrom $1,800 to $2,300 a month depending on conditions and experience\nPays differ depending on schools. Benefits differ between employers, but the following benefits must be offered:\nFREE apartment with furniture\nOvertime pay\n10---14 days paid vacation\nMedical insurance---generally half provided\nRound-trip ticket\nHow to apply\nTo apply, only send us the following information:\nResume/Date of Birth/Recent picture\nOnce we receive your information, we will get you into our job matching lists, when a match is recorded, we will get in touch with you for an interview. Click on the following apply.\nNow button to offer your resume and required documentation.\nAny questions send us an e-mail at primejobs@teachers.com.\n\n<question>:\nWe can learn from the passage that a Japanese _ .\n\n<options>:\nA can't apply the job\nB can apply the job at any time\nC can get more benefits from the job\nD can get more medical insurance from the job\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "A"
}
] |
6,961
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nJob Chances in Top Schools\nThroughout China\nInterested in teaching in a foreign country? Schools all over China are looking for skilled teachers interested in teaching English. There are chances all over the country. Apply today!\nNecessary conditions\nNative speaker of English\nBA Degree or higher (English and Education major preferred)\nTeaching experience is preferred, but not required.\nMust be a citizen of one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, the United States, or the United Kingdom.\nPay to be offered \nFrom $1,800 to $2,300 a month depending on conditions and experience\nPays differ depending on schools. Benefits differ between employers, but the following benefits must be offered:\nFREE apartment with furniture\nOvertime pay\n10---14 days paid vacation\nMedical insurance---generally half provided\nRound-trip ticket\nHow to apply\nTo apply, only send us the following information:\nResume/Date of Birth/Recent picture\nOnce we receive your information, we will get you into our job matching lists, when a match is recorded, we will get in touch with you for an interview. Click on the following apply.\nNow button to offer your resume and required documentation.\nAny questions send us an e-mail at primejobs@teachers.com.\n\n<question>:\nIf you get the job and take the vacation for ten days, you will _ .\n\n<options>:\nA be fined\nB not get paid\nC be paid as usual\nD be paid with overtime pay\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
}
] |
6,962
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nJob Chances in Top Schools\nThroughout China\nInterested in teaching in a foreign country? Schools all over China are looking for skilled teachers interested in teaching English. There are chances all over the country. Apply today!\nNecessary conditions\nNative speaker of English\nBA Degree or higher (English and Education major preferred)\nTeaching experience is preferred, but not required.\nMust be a citizen of one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, the United States, or the United Kingdom.\nPay to be offered \nFrom $1,800 to $2,300 a month depending on conditions and experience\nPays differ depending on schools. Benefits differ between employers, but the following benefits must be offered:\nFREE apartment with furniture\nOvertime pay\n10---14 days paid vacation\nMedical insurance---generally half provided\nRound-trip ticket\nHow to apply\nTo apply, only send us the following information:\nResume/Date of Birth/Recent picture\nOnce we receive your information, we will get you into our job matching lists, when a match is recorded, we will get in touch with you for an interview. Click on the following apply.\nNow button to offer your resume and required documentation.\nAny questions send us an e-mail at primejobs@teachers.com.\n\n<question>:\nWhere is the passage most probably taken from?]\n\n<options>:\nA A newspaper.\nB A magazine.\nC A dictionary.\nD The Internet.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "D"
}
] |
6,963
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nSeveral times my daughter had telephoned to say, \"Mum, you must come and see the daffodils before they are over.\"\nI wanted to go, but it was a two-hour drive from Lake Arrowhead. \"I will go next Tuesday,\" I promised, a little unwillingly, on her third call.\nThe next Tuesday dawned cold and rainy. Still, I had promised, and so I drove there. When I finally walked\ninto Carolyn's house and hugged and greeted my grandchildren, I said, \"Forget the daffodils, Carolyn! Theroad is invisible in the cloud and fog, and there is nothing in the world except you and thesechildren that I want to see!\"\nMy daughter smiled calmly and said, \"We drive in this weather all the time, Mum. You will never forgive\nyourself if you miss this experience.\"\nAfter about twenty minutes, we turned onto a small road and I saw a small church. On the far side of the church, I saw a hand-lettered sign that read \"Daffodil Garden\"?We got out of the car and each took a child's hand, and I followed Carolyn down the path. Then, we turned a comer of the path, and I looked up amazed. Before me lay the most beautiful sight. Flows of flowers of different colors seemed poured down the peak and slopes. There were five acres of flowers! A seas of daffodil! It was like a fairyland all beyond description.\n\"But who has done this?\" I asked Carolyn. \"It's just one woman,\" Carolyn answered. That's her home, \"Carolyn pointed to a well-kept A-frame house that looked small and modest in the midst of all that glory. We walked up to the house. On the patio , we saw a poster.\" Answers to the Questions I KnowYou Are Asking\" was the headline.\nThe first answer was a simple one. \"50,000 bulbs \" it read. The second answer was, \"One at a time,by one woman.\" The third answer was, \"Began in 1958.\"\nI thought of this woman whom I Had never met, who, more than fifty years before, had begun-one bulb\nat a time-to bring the beauty and joy to the mountain top. Just planting one bulb at a time, year after year, had changed the world where she lived and created something of magnificence, beauty, and inspiration.\nWhen we multiply tiny pieces of time with small amounts of daily effort, we too can accomplish great things. Everyone can do something to change the world.\n\n<question>:\nThe writer wasn't going to see the daffodils at first because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA she cared more about the children\nB they were on a remote mountain top\nC the weather was not good enough\nD it was not easy for her to drive there\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "D"
}
] |
6,964
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nSeveral times my daughter had telephoned to say, \"Mum, you must come and see the daffodils before they are over.\"\nI wanted to go, but it was a two-hour drive from Lake Arrowhead. \"I will go next Tuesday,\" I promised, a little unwillingly, on her third call.\nThe next Tuesday dawned cold and rainy. Still, I had promised, and so I drove there. When I finally walked\ninto Carolyn's house and hugged and greeted my grandchildren, I said, \"Forget the daffodils, Carolyn! Theroad is invisible in the cloud and fog, and there is nothing in the world except you and thesechildren that I want to see!\"\nMy daughter smiled calmly and said, \"We drive in this weather all the time, Mum. You will never forgive\nyourself if you miss this experience.\"\nAfter about twenty minutes, we turned onto a small road and I saw a small church. On the far side of the church, I saw a hand-lettered sign that read \"Daffodil Garden\"?We got out of the car and each took a child's hand, and I followed Carolyn down the path. Then, we turned a comer of the path, and I looked up amazed. Before me lay the most beautiful sight. Flows of flowers of different colors seemed poured down the peak and slopes. There were five acres of flowers! A seas of daffodil! It was like a fairyland all beyond description.\n\"But who has done this?\" I asked Carolyn. \"It's just one woman,\" Carolyn answered. That's her home, \"Carolyn pointed to a well-kept A-frame house that looked small and modest in the midst of all that glory. We walked up to the house. On the patio , we saw a poster.\" Answers to the Questions I KnowYou Are Asking\" was the headline.\nThe first answer was a simple one. \"50,000 bulbs \" it read. The second answer was, \"One at a time,by one woman.\" The third answer was, \"Began in 1958.\"\nI thought of this woman whom I Had never met, who, more than fifty years before, had begun-one bulb\nat a time-to bring the beauty and joy to the mountain top. Just planting one bulb at a time, year after year, had changed the world where she lived and created something of magnificence, beauty, and inspiration.\nWhen we multiply tiny pieces of time with small amounts of daily effort, we too can accomplish great things. Everyone can do something to change the world.\n\n<question>:\nWhat do we know from the passage about the woman who grew daffodil?\n\n<options>:\nA She must have been a modest woman\nB She worked as a professional gardener\nC She grew the daffodils over 50 years by herself\nD Being poor, she made a living by selling daffodils\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
}
] |
6,965
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nSeveral times my daughter had telephoned to say, \"Mum, you must come and see the daffodils before they are over.\"\nI wanted to go, but it was a two-hour drive from Lake Arrowhead. \"I will go next Tuesday,\" I promised, a little unwillingly, on her third call.\nThe next Tuesday dawned cold and rainy. Still, I had promised, and so I drove there. When I finally walked\ninto Carolyn's house and hugged and greeted my grandchildren, I said, \"Forget the daffodils, Carolyn! Theroad is invisible in the cloud and fog, and there is nothing in the world except you and thesechildren that I want to see!\"\nMy daughter smiled calmly and said, \"We drive in this weather all the time, Mum. You will never forgive\nyourself if you miss this experience.\"\nAfter about twenty minutes, we turned onto a small road and I saw a small church. On the far side of the church, I saw a hand-lettered sign that read \"Daffodil Garden\"?We got out of the car and each took a child's hand, and I followed Carolyn down the path. Then, we turned a comer of the path, and I looked up amazed. Before me lay the most beautiful sight. Flows of flowers of different colors seemed poured down the peak and slopes. There were five acres of flowers! A seas of daffodil! It was like a fairyland all beyond description.\n\"But who has done this?\" I asked Carolyn. \"It's just one woman,\" Carolyn answered. That's her home, \"Carolyn pointed to a well-kept A-frame house that looked small and modest in the midst of all that glory. We walked up to the house. On the patio , we saw a poster.\" Answers to the Questions I KnowYou Are Asking\" was the headline.\nThe first answer was a simple one. \"50,000 bulbs \" it read. The second answer was, \"One at a time,by one woman.\" The third answer was, \"Began in 1958.\"\nI thought of this woman whom I Had never met, who, more than fifty years before, had begun-one bulb\nat a time-to bring the beauty and joy to the mountain top. Just planting one bulb at a time, year after year, had changed the world where she lived and created something of magnificence, beauty, and inspiration.\nWhen we multiply tiny pieces of time with small amounts of daily effort, we too can accomplish great things. Everyone can do something to change the world.\n\n<question>:\nWhat has the writer learned from this experience?\n\n<options>:\nA It's never too late to learn\nB Nothing is too difficult if you put your heart into it\nC People can change the world where they live by growing flowers\nD Accumulation of small steps may lead to something magnificent\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "D"
}
] |
6,966
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nSeveral times my daughter had telephoned to say, \"Mum, you must come and see the daffodils before they are over.\"\nI wanted to go, but it was a two-hour drive from Lake Arrowhead. \"I will go next Tuesday,\" I promised, a little unwillingly, on her third call.\nThe next Tuesday dawned cold and rainy. Still, I had promised, and so I drove there. When I finally walked\ninto Carolyn's house and hugged and greeted my grandchildren, I said, \"Forget the daffodils, Carolyn! Theroad is invisible in the cloud and fog, and there is nothing in the world except you and thesechildren that I want to see!\"\nMy daughter smiled calmly and said, \"We drive in this weather all the time, Mum. You will never forgive\nyourself if you miss this experience.\"\nAfter about twenty minutes, we turned onto a small road and I saw a small church. On the far side of the church, I saw a hand-lettered sign that read \"Daffodil Garden\"?We got out of the car and each took a child's hand, and I followed Carolyn down the path. Then, we turned a comer of the path, and I looked up amazed. Before me lay the most beautiful sight. Flows of flowers of different colors seemed poured down the peak and slopes. There were five acres of flowers! A seas of daffodil! It was like a fairyland all beyond description.\n\"But who has done this?\" I asked Carolyn. \"It's just one woman,\" Carolyn answered. That's her home, \"Carolyn pointed to a well-kept A-frame house that looked small and modest in the midst of all that glory. We walked up to the house. On the patio , we saw a poster.\" Answers to the Questions I KnowYou Are Asking\" was the headline.\nThe first answer was a simple one. \"50,000 bulbs \" it read. The second answer was, \"One at a time,by one woman.\" The third answer was, \"Began in 1958.\"\nI thought of this woman whom I Had never met, who, more than fifty years before, had begun-one bulb\nat a time-to bring the beauty and joy to the mountain top. Just planting one bulb at a time, year after year, had changed the world where she lived and created something of magnificence, beauty, and inspiration.\nWhen we multiply tiny pieces of time with small amounts of daily effort, we too can accomplish great things. Everyone can do something to change the world.\n\n<question>:\nWhich may be the best title for the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA An Unforgettable Experience\nB A woman and Daffodils\nC The Daffodil Garden\nD One bulb grown, magnificence dawns\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "D"
}
] |
6,967
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nAugust was one of the nastiest months I can remember: torrential rain; a hailstorm or two; cold, bitter winds; and mists. But we are accustomed to such weather in England. Lord Byron used to say that an English summer begins on July 31 and ends on Aug. 1. He called 1816 \"the year without a summer.\" He spent it gazing across Lake Geneva, watching the storms, with 18-year-old Mary Shelley. The lightening flickering across the lake inspired her Frankenstein, the tale of the man-made monster galvanized into life by electricity.\nThis summer's atrocious weather tempted me to tease a Green whom I know. \"Well, what about your weather theory now?\" (One of the characteristics of Greens is that they know no history.) He replied: \"Yes, this weather is unprecedented. England has never had such an August before. It's global warming, of course.\" That's the Greens' stock response to anything weather-related. Too much sun? \"Global warming.\" Too little sun? \"Global warming.\" Drought? \"Global warming.\" Floods? \"Global warming.\" Freezing cold? \"Global warming.\"\nI wish the great philosopher Sir Karl Popper were alive to _ the unscientific nature of global warming. He was a student when Albert Einstein's General Theory of Relativity was first published and then successfully tested. Einstein said that for his theory to be valid it would have to pass three tests. \"If,\" Einstein wrote to British scientist Sir Arthur Eddington, \"it were proved that this effect does not exist in nature, then the whole theory would have to be abandoned.\"\nThe idea that human beings have changed and are changing the basic climate system of the Earth through their industrial activities and burning of fossil fuels--the essence of the Greens' theory of global warming--has not much basis in science. Global warming, like Marxism, is a political theory of actions, demanding compliance with its rules.\nThose who buy in to global warming wish to drastically curb human economic and industrial activities, regardless of the consequences for people, especially the poor. If the theory's conclusions are accepted and agreed upon, the destructive results will be felt most severely in those states that adhere to the rule of law and will observe restrictions most faithfully. The global warming activists' target is the U.S. If America is driven to accept crippling restraints on its economy it will rapidly become unable to shoulder its burdens as the world's sole superpower and ultimate defender of human freedoms. We shall all suffer, however, as progress falters and then ceases and living standards decline.\n\n<question>:\nThe writer of the passage is probably _ .\n\n<options>:\nA one of the \"Greens\"\nB an American\nC not quite a believer in Global Warming\nD an environmentalist\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
}
] |
6,968
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nAugust was one of the nastiest months I can remember: torrential rain; a hailstorm or two; cold, bitter winds; and mists. But we are accustomed to such weather in England. Lord Byron used to say that an English summer begins on July 31 and ends on Aug. 1. He called 1816 \"the year without a summer.\" He spent it gazing across Lake Geneva, watching the storms, with 18-year-old Mary Shelley. The lightening flickering across the lake inspired her Frankenstein, the tale of the man-made monster galvanized into life by electricity.\nThis summer's atrocious weather tempted me to tease a Green whom I know. \"Well, what about your weather theory now?\" (One of the characteristics of Greens is that they know no history.) He replied: \"Yes, this weather is unprecedented. England has never had such an August before. It's global warming, of course.\" That's the Greens' stock response to anything weather-related. Too much sun? \"Global warming.\" Too little sun? \"Global warming.\" Drought? \"Global warming.\" Floods? \"Global warming.\" Freezing cold? \"Global warming.\"\nI wish the great philosopher Sir Karl Popper were alive to _ the unscientific nature of global warming. He was a student when Albert Einstein's General Theory of Relativity was first published and then successfully tested. Einstein said that for his theory to be valid it would have to pass three tests. \"If,\" Einstein wrote to British scientist Sir Arthur Eddington, \"it were proved that this effect does not exist in nature, then the whole theory would have to be abandoned.\"\nThe idea that human beings have changed and are changing the basic climate system of the Earth through their industrial activities and burning of fossil fuels--the essence of the Greens' theory of global warming--has not much basis in science. Global warming, like Marxism, is a political theory of actions, demanding compliance with its rules.\nThose who buy in to global warming wish to drastically curb human economic and industrial activities, regardless of the consequences for people, especially the poor. If the theory's conclusions are accepted and agreed upon, the destructive results will be felt most severely in those states that adhere to the rule of law and will observe restrictions most faithfully. The global warming activists' target is the U.S. If America is driven to accept crippling restraints on its economy it will rapidly become unable to shoulder its burdens as the world's sole superpower and ultimate defender of human freedoms. We shall all suffer, however, as progress falters and then ceases and living standards decline.\n\n<question>:\nWhich person(s), in the writer's eyes, is the one he agrees with?\n\n<options>:\nA Karl Marx\nB Sir Karl Popper\nC The Greens\nD Mary Shelley\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "B"
}
] |
6,969
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nAugust was one of the nastiest months I can remember: torrential rain; a hailstorm or two; cold, bitter winds; and mists. But we are accustomed to such weather in England. Lord Byron used to say that an English summer begins on July 31 and ends on Aug. 1. He called 1816 \"the year without a summer.\" He spent it gazing across Lake Geneva, watching the storms, with 18-year-old Mary Shelley. The lightening flickering across the lake inspired her Frankenstein, the tale of the man-made monster galvanized into life by electricity.\nThis summer's atrocious weather tempted me to tease a Green whom I know. \"Well, what about your weather theory now?\" (One of the characteristics of Greens is that they know no history.) He replied: \"Yes, this weather is unprecedented. England has never had such an August before. It's global warming, of course.\" That's the Greens' stock response to anything weather-related. Too much sun? \"Global warming.\" Too little sun? \"Global warming.\" Drought? \"Global warming.\" Floods? \"Global warming.\" Freezing cold? \"Global warming.\"\nI wish the great philosopher Sir Karl Popper were alive to _ the unscientific nature of global warming. He was a student when Albert Einstein's General Theory of Relativity was first published and then successfully tested. Einstein said that for his theory to be valid it would have to pass three tests. \"If,\" Einstein wrote to British scientist Sir Arthur Eddington, \"it were proved that this effect does not exist in nature, then the whole theory would have to be abandoned.\"\nThe idea that human beings have changed and are changing the basic climate system of the Earth through their industrial activities and burning of fossil fuels--the essence of the Greens' theory of global warming--has not much basis in science. Global warming, like Marxism, is a political theory of actions, demanding compliance with its rules.\nThose who buy in to global warming wish to drastically curb human economic and industrial activities, regardless of the consequences for people, especially the poor. If the theory's conclusions are accepted and agreed upon, the destructive results will be felt most severely in those states that adhere to the rule of law and will observe restrictions most faithfully. The global warming activists' target is the U.S. If America is driven to accept crippling restraints on its economy it will rapidly become unable to shoulder its burdens as the world's sole superpower and ultimate defender of human freedoms. We shall all suffer, however, as progress falters and then ceases and living standards decline.\n\n<question>:\nSir Arthur Eddington could be inferred as a _ .\n\n<options>:\nA politician\nB poet\nC Greenpeacer\nD physicist\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "D"
}
] |
6,970
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nAugust was one of the nastiest months I can remember: torrential rain; a hailstorm or two; cold, bitter winds; and mists. But we are accustomed to such weather in England. Lord Byron used to say that an English summer begins on July 31 and ends on Aug. 1. He called 1816 \"the year without a summer.\" He spent it gazing across Lake Geneva, watching the storms, with 18-year-old Mary Shelley. The lightening flickering across the lake inspired her Frankenstein, the tale of the man-made monster galvanized into life by electricity.\nThis summer's atrocious weather tempted me to tease a Green whom I know. \"Well, what about your weather theory now?\" (One of the characteristics of Greens is that they know no history.) He replied: \"Yes, this weather is unprecedented. England has never had such an August before. It's global warming, of course.\" That's the Greens' stock response to anything weather-related. Too much sun? \"Global warming.\" Too little sun? \"Global warming.\" Drought? \"Global warming.\" Floods? \"Global warming.\" Freezing cold? \"Global warming.\"\nI wish the great philosopher Sir Karl Popper were alive to _ the unscientific nature of global warming. He was a student when Albert Einstein's General Theory of Relativity was first published and then successfully tested. Einstein said that for his theory to be valid it would have to pass three tests. \"If,\" Einstein wrote to British scientist Sir Arthur Eddington, \"it were proved that this effect does not exist in nature, then the whole theory would have to be abandoned.\"\nThe idea that human beings have changed and are changing the basic climate system of the Earth through their industrial activities and burning of fossil fuels--the essence of the Greens' theory of global warming--has not much basis in science. Global warming, like Marxism, is a political theory of actions, demanding compliance with its rules.\nThose who buy in to global warming wish to drastically curb human economic and industrial activities, regardless of the consequences for people, especially the poor. If the theory's conclusions are accepted and agreed upon, the destructive results will be felt most severely in those states that adhere to the rule of law and will observe restrictions most faithfully. The global warming activists' target is the U.S. If America is driven to accept crippling restraints on its economy it will rapidly become unable to shoulder its burdens as the world's sole superpower and ultimate defender of human freedoms. We shall all suffer, however, as progress falters and then ceases and living standards decline.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is probably a good title for this article?\n\n<options>:\nA Why Einstein's Theory Stands the Tests.\nB Which Country the \"Greens\" Are Attacking?\nC Global Warming? I See Little Point.\nD The Climate in England and beyond.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
}
] |
6,971
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nJapanese people,who never miss a chance to be photographed,were lining up to get their pictures on a postage stamp.Vanity stamps with personal photographs went on sale for the first time in Japan as part of an international postage stamp exhibition.The customer's photo was taken with a digital camera and then printed on stamp sheets,a process that takes about five minutes.Sold in a sheet of 10 stamps for $8.80,little more than the cost of lunch in Tokyo,each stamp printed a different scene from a traditional painting along with the photo.\nThe stamps can be used normally to mail a letter,and postal officials hope they will help encourage interest in letter writing in the Internet age.\"Certainly e-mail is a useful method of communication,but letters are fun in a different way,\"said Hatsumi Shimizu an official in the Post Ministry.\"We want to show young people that letters can be fun too.\"[\nWhile similar stamp sheets appeared in Australia in 1999 and are now sold in some nations and territories,Japan's fondness for commemorative photos is likely to make them especially popular here.Indeed,officials had prepared 1 000 sheets but they were sold out in less than 30 minutes.Although the stamps are currently only available as a special service during the exhibition,postal officials said they may start selling them on a regular basis in the future.\n\n<question>:\nThe best title of this passage might be _ .\n\n<options>:\nA Never Miss a Chance to be Photographed\nB Your Own Face on a Postage Stamp\nC First Japanese Postage Stamps with a Photo\nD Letters are as Fun as E-mails\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "B"
}
] |
6,972
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nJapanese people,who never miss a chance to be photographed,were lining up to get their pictures on a postage stamp.Vanity stamps with personal photographs went on sale for the first time in Japan as part of an international postage stamp exhibition.The customer's photo was taken with a digital camera and then printed on stamp sheets,a process that takes about five minutes.Sold in a sheet of 10 stamps for $8.80,little more than the cost of lunch in Tokyo,each stamp printed a different scene from a traditional painting along with the photo.\nThe stamps can be used normally to mail a letter,and postal officials hope they will help encourage interest in letter writing in the Internet age.\"Certainly e-mail is a useful method of communication,but letters are fun in a different way,\"said Hatsumi Shimizu an official in the Post Ministry.\"We want to show young people that letters can be fun too.\"[\nWhile similar stamp sheets appeared in Australia in 1999 and are now sold in some nations and territories,Japan's fondness for commemorative photos is likely to make them especially popular here.Indeed,officials had prepared 1 000 sheets but they were sold out in less than 30 minutes.Although the stamps are currently only available as a special service during the exhibition,postal officials said they may start selling them on a regular basis in the future.\n\n<question>:\nBy saying\"little more than the cost of lunch in Tokyo\",the author really means _ .\n\n<options>:\nA this service is not very expensive\nB the cost of this service is very high\nC food in Tokyo is very dear\nD $8.80 is a very small amount of money\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "A"
}
] |
6,973
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nJapanese people,who never miss a chance to be photographed,were lining up to get their pictures on a postage stamp.Vanity stamps with personal photographs went on sale for the first time in Japan as part of an international postage stamp exhibition.The customer's photo was taken with a digital camera and then printed on stamp sheets,a process that takes about five minutes.Sold in a sheet of 10 stamps for $8.80,little more than the cost of lunch in Tokyo,each stamp printed a different scene from a traditional painting along with the photo.\nThe stamps can be used normally to mail a letter,and postal officials hope they will help encourage interest in letter writing in the Internet age.\"Certainly e-mail is a useful method of communication,but letters are fun in a different way,\"said Hatsumi Shimizu an official in the Post Ministry.\"We want to show young people that letters can be fun too.\"[\nWhile similar stamp sheets appeared in Australia in 1999 and are now sold in some nations and territories,Japan's fondness for commemorative photos is likely to make them especially popular here.Indeed,officials had prepared 1 000 sheets but they were sold out in less than 30 minutes.Although the stamps are currently only available as a special service during the exhibition,postal officials said they may start selling them on a regular basis in the future.\n\n<question>:\nThe purpose of this activity is _ .\n\n<options>:\nA to make the international postage stamp exhibition more interesting\nB to make more stamps for normal use\nC to draw interest in writing letters\nD to satisfy Japan's fondness of commemorative photos\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
}
] |
6,974
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nJapanese people,who never miss a chance to be photographed,were lining up to get their pictures on a postage stamp.Vanity stamps with personal photographs went on sale for the first time in Japan as part of an international postage stamp exhibition.The customer's photo was taken with a digital camera and then printed on stamp sheets,a process that takes about five minutes.Sold in a sheet of 10 stamps for $8.80,little more than the cost of lunch in Tokyo,each stamp printed a different scene from a traditional painting along with the photo.\nThe stamps can be used normally to mail a letter,and postal officials hope they will help encourage interest in letter writing in the Internet age.\"Certainly e-mail is a useful method of communication,but letters are fun in a different way,\"said Hatsumi Shimizu an official in the Post Ministry.\"We want to show young people that letters can be fun too.\"[\nWhile similar stamp sheets appeared in Australia in 1999 and are now sold in some nations and territories,Japan's fondness for commemorative photos is likely to make them especially popular here.Indeed,officials had prepared 1 000 sheets but they were sold out in less than 30 minutes.Although the stamps are currently only available as a special service during the exhibition,postal officials said they may start selling them on a regular basis in the future.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is true according to the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Japanese people like to take photos.\nB This kind of stamps must be used to mail letters.\nC Japanese people can get this kind of stamps easily after the stamp exhibition.\nD This service is more popular in Japan than in other places.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "D"
}
] |
6,975
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThe \"Thumbs-Up\"\nWhile Western culture has become used to the thumbs-up as a positive signal (probably coming from World War II pilots using the signal to communicate that they were \"good to go\" with ground crews), there are cultures where a thumbs-up may land you in trouble. In West Africa, as well as Greece, Italy and Middle East, the thumbs-up is pretty much the biggest insult .\nRather more charming is a thumbs-up in Germany and in parts of Japan --they just see it as the hand signal for the number one.\nThe \"A-OK\"\nThis sign is mainly used by divers to mean \"OK\"(to prevent being confused with the thumbs-up sign, which means \"rise\"). Basically the meaning comes out as \"great\", or \"completely fine\". However, in a few countries in Europe, people may think you're telling them that you think they're a 'zero'.\nThe \"V Sign\"\nThe sign comes in two formats: one with the palm faced outwards, and one with the palm inwards. In America they mean the same thing --\"victory\". However, if the outside of your hand is facing your target, you're giving somebody a long-established insult in Great Britain and many English-speaking countries such as Australia, Ireland and New Zealand. Winston Churchill famously used the \"incorrect\" version of the V sign during the early years of the war, turning the outside inside later. The V sign is also considered rude in Italy.\nThe \"Corna\"\nThe corna hand gesture has most recently been adopted by fans of rock and heavy metal music.Nowadays many Americans use the gesture simply to mean \"rock on\", or in support of the University of Texas in Austin (known as the \"Hook'em Horns\"). Today it is still popular in Spain, Brazil and Slovakia . Historically, however, the symbol possibly dates back to Ancient Greece.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following signs doesn't have an insulting meaning?\n\n<options>:\nA The \"Thumbs-Up\".\nB The \"A-OK\".\nC The \"V Sign\".\nD The \"Corna\".\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "D"
}
] |
6,976
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThe \"Thumbs-Up\"\nWhile Western culture has become used to the thumbs-up as a positive signal (probably coming from World War II pilots using the signal to communicate that they were \"good to go\" with ground crews), there are cultures where a thumbs-up may land you in trouble. In West Africa, as well as Greece, Italy and Middle East, the thumbs-up is pretty much the biggest insult .\nRather more charming is a thumbs-up in Germany and in parts of Japan --they just see it as the hand signal for the number one.\nThe \"A-OK\"\nThis sign is mainly used by divers to mean \"OK\"(to prevent being confused with the thumbs-up sign, which means \"rise\"). Basically the meaning comes out as \"great\", or \"completely fine\". However, in a few countries in Europe, people may think you're telling them that you think they're a 'zero'.\nThe \"V Sign\"\nThe sign comes in two formats: one with the palm faced outwards, and one with the palm inwards. In America they mean the same thing --\"victory\". However, if the outside of your hand is facing your target, you're giving somebody a long-established insult in Great Britain and many English-speaking countries such as Australia, Ireland and New Zealand. Winston Churchill famously used the \"incorrect\" version of the V sign during the early years of the war, turning the outside inside later. The V sign is also considered rude in Italy.\nThe \"Corna\"\nThe corna hand gesture has most recently been adopted by fans of rock and heavy metal music.Nowadays many Americans use the gesture simply to mean \"rock on\", or in support of the University of Texas in Austin (known as the \"Hook'em Horns\"). Today it is still popular in Spain, Brazil and Slovakia . Historically, however, the symbol possibly dates back to Ancient Greece.\n\n<question>:\nThe pilots in World War II used to make the \"Thumbs-Up\" sign to show _ .\n\n<options>:\nA the plane was very good\nB the plane was ready to take off\nC they were going to land on the ground\nD they were thankful to the ground crews\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "B"
}
] |
6,977
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThe \"Thumbs-Up\"\nWhile Western culture has become used to the thumbs-up as a positive signal (probably coming from World War II pilots using the signal to communicate that they were \"good to go\" with ground crews), there are cultures where a thumbs-up may land you in trouble. In West Africa, as well as Greece, Italy and Middle East, the thumbs-up is pretty much the biggest insult .\nRather more charming is a thumbs-up in Germany and in parts of Japan --they just see it as the hand signal for the number one.\nThe \"A-OK\"\nThis sign is mainly used by divers to mean \"OK\"(to prevent being confused with the thumbs-up sign, which means \"rise\"). Basically the meaning comes out as \"great\", or \"completely fine\". However, in a few countries in Europe, people may think you're telling them that you think they're a 'zero'.\nThe \"V Sign\"\nThe sign comes in two formats: one with the palm faced outwards, and one with the palm inwards. In America they mean the same thing --\"victory\". However, if the outside of your hand is facing your target, you're giving somebody a long-established insult in Great Britain and many English-speaking countries such as Australia, Ireland and New Zealand. Winston Churchill famously used the \"incorrect\" version of the V sign during the early years of the war, turning the outside inside later. The V sign is also considered rude in Italy.\nThe \"Corna\"\nThe corna hand gesture has most recently been adopted by fans of rock and heavy metal music.Nowadays many Americans use the gesture simply to mean \"rock on\", or in support of the University of Texas in Austin (known as the \"Hook'em Horns\"). Today it is still popular in Spain, Brazil and Slovakia . Historically, however, the symbol possibly dates back to Ancient Greece.\n\n<question>:\nWhat information can we get from the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA The \"V Sign\" was first used by Winston Churchill.\nB Italians often use the \"Thumbs-Up\" to praise others.\nC You are most likely to see the \"Corna\" in a heavy metal music concert.\nD The \"A-OK\" and the \"Thumbs-Up\" have the same meaning to divers.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
}
] |
6,978
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThe Louvre Museum is one of the largest, oldest, most important and famous museum in the world. It is famous for holding several of the world's most valuable works of art. Its collections' number is over 380,000 objects, though not one of the world's largest collections, arguably one of the finest. The art treasures of the Louvre Museum cover 5,000 years and are displayed in over 10 kilometers of galleries. The oldest artifact in the museum is 9,000 years old. Mona Lisa(1503-1506), painted by the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci. The artist's use of very deep space in the background with a half-length portrait is typical of Renaissance painting style. This painting hangs in the Louvre, Paris. It is one of the most famous collections in the Louvre.\nOn November 8th, 1793, the Louvre was opened as a public museum.\nIt is open from 9 am to 6 pm all days except Tuesdays. The entrance fee is 7.5 before 3 pm. It is free under 18 years old. The Louvre Museum in Paris had a record number of visitors in 2005. About 7.3 million people visited the art museum in 2005.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following statements is true?\n\n<options>:\nA Mona Lisa is typical of Renaissance painting.\nB Mona Lisa is painted by a Canadian.\nC Light space in the background is used in Mona Lisa.\nD All the above.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "A"
}
] |
6,979
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nThe Louvre Museum is one of the largest, oldest, most important and famous museum in the world. It is famous for holding several of the world's most valuable works of art. Its collections' number is over 380,000 objects, though not one of the world's largest collections, arguably one of the finest. The art treasures of the Louvre Museum cover 5,000 years and are displayed in over 10 kilometers of galleries. The oldest artifact in the museum is 9,000 years old. Mona Lisa(1503-1506), painted by the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci. The artist's use of very deep space in the background with a half-length portrait is typical of Renaissance painting style. This painting hangs in the Louvre, Paris. It is one of the most famous collections in the Louvre.\nOn November 8th, 1793, the Louvre was opened as a public museum.\nIt is open from 9 am to 6 pm all days except Tuesdays. The entrance fee is 7.5 before 3 pm. It is free under 18 years old. The Louvre Museum in Paris had a record number of visitors in 2005. About 7.3 million people visited the art museum in 2005.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following statements leads us to the conclusion that The Louvre Museum is popular?\n\n<options>:\nA The art treasures of the Louvre Museum cover 5,000 years.\nB It is famous for holding several of the world's most valuable works of art.\nC The Louvre Museum in Paris had a record number of visitors in 2005.\nD The entrance fee is 7.5 before 3 pm.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
}
] |
6,980
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nIn the age of reality television, success isn't the only way to the public eye. Failure can also create fame, just like William Hung, 21, a native of Hong Kong.\nHung recently has made an agreement with US-based entertainment firms Koch Records and Fuse Music Network. They will publish a full-length record, titled \"The True Idol\" on April 6.\nThe idol is a civil engineering student at the University of California at Berkeley. He did a version of Ricky Martin's \"She Bangs\" on the television show \"American Idol 3\", on January 27. The Fox TV singing contest searches for pop stars among ordinary people. In the case of Hung, however, his act was so bad that the judges cut him off in mid-act.\nHung's response? \"I already gave my best, so I have no regrets at all.\" That's good, because any common person would have found plenty to regret: The off-key singing. The blue Hawaiian shirt worn with pants pulled up too high. The terrible dancing. The hips jerking to a beat that did not belong to the song, maybe not even to this planet. It was, by all accounts, bad.\nBut, it was this very bad act that sold well.\nMarc Juries, president of Fuse, explained it this way: \"Every one of us is happily guilty of singing our favorite song at the top of our lungs with complete freedom, completely off-key and completely unworried. That's what William did and immediately won the hearts of America.\"\nWhatever _ is, for the moment it's big. Three websites devoted to Hung have gone up on the Internet in the past few weeks. Versions of his performance have been remixed with hip hop and techno-music and have made it to the top 10 request list at a Chicago radio station.\nSo, what does Hung think of this?\n\"There were all these people saying things about me. A lot were saying I was very courageous and that I was great on the show, but some didn't have much respect for me and some were kind of mean.\"\nNow he says he's not so sure whether to distance himself from the glamour or to accept it. Returning to normal hasn't been easy.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the main idea of this passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Sometimes an idol behaves quite foolishly.\nB Hung's performance attracted the public eye.\nC How an unsuccessful person became famous.\nD Success sometimes does not require hard work.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
}
] |
6,981
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the 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 prefix = st1 /America, drivers' education is part of high school. Every student in his or her second year of high school is required to take a course in drivers' education. However, unlike other courses, it isn't given during the regular school year. Instead, it is a summer course.\nThe course is divided into two parts: class time for learning the laws and regulations, and driving time for practice. The students study the basic traffic laws they must know to pass the written driving test, which is given to anyone who wants to get a driver's license.\nDriving time is a chance for the students to sit behind the steering wheel and practice all kinds of skills that are required to drive a car. Each student is required to drive for a total of six hours. The students are divided into groups of four. The students and the instructor go out driving for two hours. Thus, each student gets half an hour of driving time per outing. The instructor and the \"driver\" sit in the front seats and the other three students sit in the back.\nThe cars for drivers' education are different from other ears. In this kind of car there are two sets of brakes, one on the driver's side and the other on the instructor; s side. Thus, if the student driver runs into difficulties, the instructor can take over. This kind of car also has another special feature. On the rear window of the car is a sign that reads: STUDENT DRIVER. That lets nearby drivers know that they should be more careful because the student driver isn't very experienced.\nAfter the student has passed the drivers' education course and reached the proper age to drive, they can go to a designated state office to take the driving test, which is made up of an eye examination, a written test, and a road test. The student must pass all the three tests in order to get a driver's license. If the student does well in the drivers' education class, he or she will have no problem passing the test with flying color1s and getting licensed.\n\n<question>:\nIn America, the driver's course mentioned above\n\n<options>:\nA is carried on at the same time as other courses\nB is given to anyone wanting to get a driver's license\nC is offered to all the students of Grade Two in high school\nD is considered as par of the advanced education\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
}
] |
6,982
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the 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 prefix = st1 /America, drivers' education is part of high school. Every student in his or her second year of high school is required to take a course in drivers' education. However, unlike other courses, it isn't given during the regular school year. Instead, it is a summer course.\nThe course is divided into two parts: class time for learning the laws and regulations, and driving time for practice. The students study the basic traffic laws they must know to pass the written driving test, which is given to anyone who wants to get a driver's license.\nDriving time is a chance for the students to sit behind the steering wheel and practice all kinds of skills that are required to drive a car. Each student is required to drive for a total of six hours. The students are divided into groups of four. The students and the instructor go out driving for two hours. Thus, each student gets half an hour of driving time per outing. The instructor and the \"driver\" sit in the front seats and the other three students sit in the back.\nThe cars for drivers' education are different from other ears. In this kind of car there are two sets of brakes, one on the driver's side and the other on the instructor; s side. Thus, if the student driver runs into difficulties, the instructor can take over. This kind of car also has another special feature. On the rear window of the car is a sign that reads: STUDENT DRIVER. That lets nearby drivers know that they should be more careful because the student driver isn't very experienced.\nAfter the student has passed the drivers' education course and reached the proper age to drive, they can go to a designated state office to take the driving test, which is made up of an eye examination, a written test, and a road test. The student must pass all the three tests in order to get a driver's license. If the student does well in the drivers' education class, he or she will have no problem passing the test with flying color1s and getting licensed.\n\n<question>:\nWe can infer that the students are required to_in their whole driving practice.\n\n<options>:\nA go out driving for twelve times\nB spend at least six hours driving\nC drive for two hours\nD get half an hour driving each time\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "A"
}
] |
6,983
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the 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 prefix = st1 /America, drivers' education is part of high school. Every student in his or her second year of high school is required to take a course in drivers' education. However, unlike other courses, it isn't given during the regular school year. Instead, it is a summer course.\nThe course is divided into two parts: class time for learning the laws and regulations, and driving time for practice. The students study the basic traffic laws they must know to pass the written driving test, which is given to anyone who wants to get a driver's license.\nDriving time is a chance for the students to sit behind the steering wheel and practice all kinds of skills that are required to drive a car. Each student is required to drive for a total of six hours. The students are divided into groups of four. The students and the instructor go out driving for two hours. Thus, each student gets half an hour of driving time per outing. The instructor and the \"driver\" sit in the front seats and the other three students sit in the back.\nThe cars for drivers' education are different from other ears. In this kind of car there are two sets of brakes, one on the driver's side and the other on the instructor; s side. Thus, if the student driver runs into difficulties, the instructor can take over. This kind of car also has another special feature. On the rear window of the car is a sign that reads: STUDENT DRIVER. That lets nearby drivers know that they should be more careful because the student driver isn't very experienced.\nAfter the student has passed the drivers' education course and reached the proper age to drive, they can go to a designated state office to take the driving test, which is made up of an eye examination, a written test, and a road test. The student must pass all the three tests in order to get a driver's license. If the student does well in the drivers' education class, he or she will have no problem passing the test with flying color1s and getting licensed.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following does NOT agree with the requirements for the students wanting to get their driver's licenses?\n\n<options>:\nA Their age must conform to relevant regulations.\nB They should go to have their driver's tests.\nC They must have their eyes examined.\nD They can take the driving test in their own schools.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "D"
}
] |
6,984
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the 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 prefix = st1 /America, drivers' education is part of high school. Every student in his or her second year of high school is required to take a course in drivers' education. However, unlike other courses, it isn't given during the regular school year. Instead, it is a summer course.\nThe course is divided into two parts: class time for learning the laws and regulations, and driving time for practice. The students study the basic traffic laws they must know to pass the written driving test, which is given to anyone who wants to get a driver's license.\nDriving time is a chance for the students to sit behind the steering wheel and practice all kinds of skills that are required to drive a car. Each student is required to drive for a total of six hours. The students are divided into groups of four. The students and the instructor go out driving for two hours. Thus, each student gets half an hour of driving time per outing. The instructor and the \"driver\" sit in the front seats and the other three students sit in the back.\nThe cars for drivers' education are different from other ears. In this kind of car there are two sets of brakes, one on the driver's side and the other on the instructor; s side. Thus, if the student driver runs into difficulties, the instructor can take over. This kind of car also has another special feature. On the rear window of the car is a sign that reads: STUDENT DRIVER. That lets nearby drivers know that they should be more careful because the student driver isn't very experienced.\nAfter the student has passed the drivers' education course and reached the proper age to drive, they can go to a designated state office to take the driving test, which is made up of an eye examination, a written test, and a road test. The student must pass all the three tests in order to get a driver's license. If the student does well in the drivers' education class, he or she will have no problem passing the test with flying color1s and getting licensed.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is TRUE according to the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Students who take the driving lessons don't need to learn laws and regulations.\nB The car for driver's education has a sign on the rear window.\nC Every student can pass the driving test only if he/she takes a course in driver's education.\nD The road test in the driving test is more important than the other two ones.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "B"
}
] |
6,985
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the 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 prefix = st1 /America, drivers' education is part of high school. Every student in his or her second year of high school is required to take a course in drivers' education. However, unlike other courses, it isn't given during the regular school year. Instead, it is a summer course.\nThe course is divided into two parts: class time for learning the laws and regulations, and driving time for practice. The students study the basic traffic laws they must know to pass the written driving test, which is given to anyone who wants to get a driver's license.\nDriving time is a chance for the students to sit behind the steering wheel and practice all kinds of skills that are required to drive a car. Each student is required to drive for a total of six hours. The students are divided into groups of four. The students and the instructor go out driving for two hours. Thus, each student gets half an hour of driving time per outing. The instructor and the \"driver\" sit in the front seats and the other three students sit in the back.\nThe cars for drivers' education are different from other ears. In this kind of car there are two sets of brakes, one on the driver's side and the other on the instructor; s side. Thus, if the student driver runs into difficulties, the instructor can take over. This kind of car also has another special feature. On the rear window of the car is a sign that reads: STUDENT DRIVER. That lets nearby drivers know that they should be more careful because the student driver isn't very experienced.\nAfter the student has passed the drivers' education course and reached the proper age to drive, they can go to a designated state office to take the driving test, which is made up of an eye examination, a written test, and a road test. The student must pass all the three tests in order to get a driver's license. If the student does well in the drivers' education class, he or she will have no problem passing the test with flying color1s and getting licensed.\n\n<question>:\nIn the last sentence, \"with flying color1s\" means\n\n<options>:\nA happily\nB successfully\nC color1fully\nD quickly\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "B"
}
] |
6,986
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the 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 middle school student ,who jumped into the hot seat when his school bus driver passed out on the way to class this morning is being praised as a \"quick thinker\" for leading the bus. and 15 other students .to safety. Seventh grader Jeremy Wuitschick is being praised by the local police chief for his actions.\nWuitschick hopped out of his seat and grabbed the steering wheel . pulling the bus over to the side of the road before pulling the keys from the ignition \"I'll give the kid credit for fast thinking. He did the right thing and we're going to do something for him. The kid definitely deserves credit.\" Milton Police Chief Bill Rhodes cold ABC News.\nPolice officers were informed of a school bus driving irregularly through town around 8 a.m. today .but by the time an officer arrived at the scene ,Wuitschick had had it under control. He had pulled the bus over in front of Discovery Primary School . which is near to the school where the students were headed .Surprise Lake Middle School. \"I knew something was wrong.\" Wuitschick told ABC. \" it was pretty scary. I was just acting on instinct .It was all happening really quickly.\"\nJeff Short .assistant dean for the Fife school district . said the students had been trained in emergency situations on the school bus .including how to shut down ,the bus in an emergency. A staff member at the school .John McCrossin . happened to be driving behind the bus when the driver lost consciousness . and rushed onto the bus to administer CPR( ) once Wuitschick had pulled over to the side of the road .Rhodes said.\nThe kids told McCrossin they had already called 911. The bus driver . whose name has not been released . was taken to the hospital. Emergency service personnel told school administrators he was suffering from a problem related to the heart. Short said his condition was severe. Rhodes said that there were no traffic accidents or other injuries.\n\n<question>:\nFrom the passage we can learn that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA Bill Rhodes gave Wuitschick a credit card for his deed\nB McCtossin offered to call 911 when the event happened\nC Jeff Short happened to be driving behind the school bus\nD Wuitschick had been well trained in dealing with emergencies\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "D"
}
] |
6,987
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the 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 middle school student ,who jumped into the hot seat when his school bus driver passed out on the way to class this morning is being praised as a \"quick thinker\" for leading the bus. and 15 other students .to safety. Seventh grader Jeremy Wuitschick is being praised by the local police chief for his actions.\nWuitschick hopped out of his seat and grabbed the steering wheel . pulling the bus over to the side of the road before pulling the keys from the ignition \"I'll give the kid credit for fast thinking. He did the right thing and we're going to do something for him. The kid definitely deserves credit.\" Milton Police Chief Bill Rhodes cold ABC News.\nPolice officers were informed of a school bus driving irregularly through town around 8 a.m. today .but by the time an officer arrived at the scene ,Wuitschick had had it under control. He had pulled the bus over in front of Discovery Primary School . which is near to the school where the students were headed .Surprise Lake Middle School. \"I knew something was wrong.\" Wuitschick told ABC. \" it was pretty scary. I was just acting on instinct .It was all happening really quickly.\"\nJeff Short .assistant dean for the Fife school district . said the students had been trained in emergency situations on the school bus .including how to shut down ,the bus in an emergency. A staff member at the school .John McCrossin . happened to be driving behind the bus when the driver lost consciousness . and rushed onto the bus to administer CPR( ) once Wuitschick had pulled over to the side of the road .Rhodes said.\nThe kids told McCrossin they had already called 911. The bus driver . whose name has not been released . was taken to the hospital. Emergency service personnel told school administrators he was suffering from a problem related to the heart. Short said his condition was severe. Rhodes said that there were no traffic accidents or other injuries.\n\n<question>:\nThe passage is probably taken from _ .\n\n<options>:\nA a personal diary\nB a news report\nC an accident record\nD a research paper\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "B"
}
] |
6,988
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nOne evening,June Griffith was on her way to pick up her son.Almost immediately,she realized that she had gone the wrong way.She'd driven onto railroad tracks and the underside of her car was caught.\n As Griffith tried to remove the car,its headlights attracted the attention of a passerby,Jordan Ricks,a college student.He ran over.\n Ricks,22,tried to appear calm as he instructed Gdmth to remove the car.Both of them could now see the wheel between the rails and the uneven track bed.Ricks put his hands under the front fender and gave it a push.It didn't move.\n He pushed it again with all his strength,Still,no movement. \n From about 50 feet away,a group of students from the nearby university watched the scene.Ricks signaled to them,and five of the guys came over.\n He directed them to different sides of the car,and they all put their hands under the flame.\n\"One,two,three\" Ricks yelled.They all pushed.\n \"One,two,three!\" he yelled again.The car didn't move.\n At that moment,they felt the ground begin to shake.Then four dings signaled an on coming train,apd the railroad gates dropped down.In the distance,an unclear line of light appeared,followed by the loud noise of a horn .\n The guys started yelling,\"Get out of the car!Get out of the car!\"But Griffith felt _ .\nWhen Griffith glanced in the mirror,she saw the train lights approaching.But she worried that the Arthritis in her feet would prevent her from escaping in time and that her car would bedamaged.One of the students,Tommy Stackhouse,20,saw her shocked face and knew he had to act.He reached for the car door and forced it open.\n The train was just a few hundred feet away.In the last few seconds,Stackhouse grasped Griffith's arm and pulled her from the car.His friend,Frank DiPietrapaul,18,grasped her other arm,and the pair pulled Griffith aside.\n They watched as the train,crashed into the car,cutting it into half its original size and sending metal pieces flying.Griffith sat crying as the police arrived and sorted through the ruins--and wrote her a ticket for no attention to driving.Eventually,the students went home.\n A few days later,a reporter asked the young men and Griffith to reunite at a local coffee shop.There a tearful Griffith hugged her rescuers.\"These boys are heroes,\"she would later tell anyone who would listen.\"They saved my life.\" \n Ricks feels only grateful for the outcone.\"It was one of those moments,\" he says,\"when we could have been gone together.It makes you think how precious life is.\"\n\n<question>:\nWhat happened to June Griffith one evening?\n\n<options>:\nA She was seriously injured.\nB Her car was stuck in the train tracks.\nC Her car crashed into a train.\nD Her car knocked over a passerby.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "B"
}
] |
6,989
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nOne evening,June Griffith was on her way to pick up her son.Almost immediately,she realized that she had gone the wrong way.She'd driven onto railroad tracks and the underside of her car was caught.\n As Griffith tried to remove the car,its headlights attracted the attention of a passerby,Jordan Ricks,a college student.He ran over.\n Ricks,22,tried to appear calm as he instructed Gdmth to remove the car.Both of them could now see the wheel between the rails and the uneven track bed.Ricks put his hands under the front fender and gave it a push.It didn't move.\n He pushed it again with all his strength,Still,no movement. \n From about 50 feet away,a group of students from the nearby university watched the scene.Ricks signaled to them,and five of the guys came over.\n He directed them to different sides of the car,and they all put their hands under the flame.\n\"One,two,three\" Ricks yelled.They all pushed.\n \"One,two,three!\" he yelled again.The car didn't move.\n At that moment,they felt the ground begin to shake.Then four dings signaled an on coming train,apd the railroad gates dropped down.In the distance,an unclear line of light appeared,followed by the loud noise of a horn .\n The guys started yelling,\"Get out of the car!Get out of the car!\"But Griffith felt _ .\nWhen Griffith glanced in the mirror,she saw the train lights approaching.But she worried that the Arthritis in her feet would prevent her from escaping in time and that her car would bedamaged.One of the students,Tommy Stackhouse,20,saw her shocked face and knew he had to act.He reached for the car door and forced it open.\n The train was just a few hundred feet away.In the last few seconds,Stackhouse grasped Griffith's arm and pulled her from the car.His friend,Frank DiPietrapaul,18,grasped her other arm,and the pair pulled Griffith aside.\n They watched as the train,crashed into the car,cutting it into half its original size and sending metal pieces flying.Griffith sat crying as the police arrived and sorted through the ruins--and wrote her a ticket for no attention to driving.Eventually,the students went home.\n A few days later,a reporter asked the young men and Griffith to reunite at a local coffee shop.There a tearful Griffith hugged her rescuers.\"These boys are heroes,\"she would later tell anyone who would listen.\"They saved my life.\" \n Ricks feels only grateful for the outcone.\"It was one of those moments,\" he says,\"when we could have been gone together.It makes you think how precious life is.\"\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage,which of the following is TRUE?\n\n<options>:\nA The police fined Griffith for her careless driving.\nB Griffith was thankf.ul that her car was saved\nC It was Stackhouse that grasped Griffith out of the car.\nD All the students from nearby college came over to help.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "A"
}
] |
6,990
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nOne evening,June Griffith was on her way to pick up her son.Almost immediately,she realized that she had gone the wrong way.She'd driven onto railroad tracks and the underside of her car was caught.\n As Griffith tried to remove the car,its headlights attracted the attention of a passerby,Jordan Ricks,a college student.He ran over.\n Ricks,22,tried to appear calm as he instructed Gdmth to remove the car.Both of them could now see the wheel between the rails and the uneven track bed.Ricks put his hands under the front fender and gave it a push.It didn't move.\n He pushed it again with all his strength,Still,no movement. \n From about 50 feet away,a group of students from the nearby university watched the scene.Ricks signaled to them,and five of the guys came over.\n He directed them to different sides of the car,and they all put their hands under the flame.\n\"One,two,three\" Ricks yelled.They all pushed.\n \"One,two,three!\" he yelled again.The car didn't move.\n At that moment,they felt the ground begin to shake.Then four dings signaled an on coming train,apd the railroad gates dropped down.In the distance,an unclear line of light appeared,followed by the loud noise of a horn .\n The guys started yelling,\"Get out of the car!Get out of the car!\"But Griffith felt _ .\nWhen Griffith glanced in the mirror,she saw the train lights approaching.But she worried that the Arthritis in her feet would prevent her from escaping in time and that her car would bedamaged.One of the students,Tommy Stackhouse,20,saw her shocked face and knew he had to act.He reached for the car door and forced it open.\n The train was just a few hundred feet away.In the last few seconds,Stackhouse grasped Griffith's arm and pulled her from the car.His friend,Frank DiPietrapaul,18,grasped her other arm,and the pair pulled Griffith aside.\n They watched as the train,crashed into the car,cutting it into half its original size and sending metal pieces flying.Griffith sat crying as the police arrived and sorted through the ruins--and wrote her a ticket for no attention to driving.Eventually,the students went home.\n A few days later,a reporter asked the young men and Griffith to reunite at a local coffee shop.There a tearful Griffith hugged her rescuers.\"These boys are heroes,\"she would later tell anyone who would listen.\"They saved my life.\" \n Ricks feels only grateful for the outcone.\"It was one of those moments,\" he says,\"when we could have been gone together.It makes you think how precious life is.\"\n\n<question>:\nWhich one is the best title for this passage?\n\n<options>:\nA A Courageous Rescue\nB A Brave Woman\nC A Precious Life\nD An Exciting Story\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "A"
}
] |
6,991
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nDaniel stays home on workdays.He starts his personal computer in order to connect with the office which is about three hundred miles away in another city.After work, he puts on his headphones, watches a movie on his home video recorder, or plays baseball on the computer.On many days, Daniel doesn't talk to any other human beings, and he doesn't see any people except the ones on television.Daniel is imaginary, but his lifestyle is very possible.The inventions of modern technology seem to be cutting us off from contact with our fellow human beings.\nThe world of business is one area in which technology is separating us.Experts say, for example, that many people will soon be able to work at home.With access to a large central computer, employees such as office clerks, insurance agents, and accountants could do their jobs at display terminals in their own homes.They would never have to actually see the people they're dealing with.In addition, the way employees are paid will change.Workers' salaries will be automatically paid into their bank accounts, making paper checks unnecessary.No workers will stand in line to receive their pay or cash their checks.Personal banking will change, too.Customers will deal with machines to put in or take out money from their accounts.Many companies and consumers have already changed the way they sell or buy products.E-commerce, or business done on the Internet, is becoming more and more popular.This, therefore, makes it possible for people to do shopping without going out of their homes.\nAnother area that technology is changing is entertainment.Music, for example, was once a group experience.People listened to music at concert halls or in small social gatherings.For many people now, however, music is an individual experience.Walking along the street or sitting in their living-rooms, they wear headphones to build a wall of music around them.Movie entertainment is changing as well.Movies used to be social events.Now, fewer people are going out to see a movie.Many more are choosing to wait for a film to appear on television or are borrowing videotapes to watch at home.Instead of laughing with others, viewers watch movies in their own living-rooms.\n\n<question>:\nAfter work, Daniel likes to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA listen to music at the concert hall\nB watch a movie in his living-room\nC chat with his friends on the net\nD play baseball with his workmates\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "B"
}
] |
6,992
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nDaniel stays home on workdays.He starts his personal computer in order to connect with the office which is about three hundred miles away in another city.After work, he puts on his headphones, watches a movie on his home video recorder, or plays baseball on the computer.On many days, Daniel doesn't talk to any other human beings, and he doesn't see any people except the ones on television.Daniel is imaginary, but his lifestyle is very possible.The inventions of modern technology seem to be cutting us off from contact with our fellow human beings.\nThe world of business is one area in which technology is separating us.Experts say, for example, that many people will soon be able to work at home.With access to a large central computer, employees such as office clerks, insurance agents, and accountants could do their jobs at display terminals in their own homes.They would never have to actually see the people they're dealing with.In addition, the way employees are paid will change.Workers' salaries will be automatically paid into their bank accounts, making paper checks unnecessary.No workers will stand in line to receive their pay or cash their checks.Personal banking will change, too.Customers will deal with machines to put in or take out money from their accounts.Many companies and consumers have already changed the way they sell or buy products.E-commerce, or business done on the Internet, is becoming more and more popular.This, therefore, makes it possible for people to do shopping without going out of their homes.\nAnother area that technology is changing is entertainment.Music, for example, was once a group experience.People listened to music at concert halls or in small social gatherings.For many people now, however, music is an individual experience.Walking along the street or sitting in their living-rooms, they wear headphones to build a wall of music around them.Movie entertainment is changing as well.Movies used to be social events.Now, fewer people are going out to see a movie.Many more are choosing to wait for a film to appear on television or are borrowing videotapes to watch at home.Instead of laughing with others, viewers watch movies in their own living-rooms.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the main idea of the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA We may no longer need to communicate wit other human beings.\nB Modern technology seems to be separating human beings.\nC We may no longer need to work in the office.\nD Modern technology makes it possible for us to work and entertain ourselves at home.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "B"
}
] |
6,993
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nDrug Use Report\n A new study examines drug use by young people in t he United States. The study found that cigarette smoking among American teenagers dropped during t he past years. The drop continues a general decrease in teenager smoking rates that started in 1996.\n American health officials praised the decrease as good news in the nation's battle against smoking. They note that smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease. Smoking rates among American teenagers increased in the first half of the 1990's. However, teenage smoking rates have been decreasing in recent years. \n The University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research supervised the latest study. The Department of Health and Human Services reported the findings. \n The study involved more than forty-four-thousand students in more than four-hundred schools across the United States. They were asked about past and daily use of tobacco, alcohol and illegal drugs. \n The youngest students questioned were thirteen years old. The study also involved fifteen-year-old students and seventeen-year-olds. \n The most notable change in the study was a continuation of the decrease in cigarette use among thirteen and fifteen-year-olds. For example, about twelve percent of thirteen-year-old students questioned reported smoking at least one cigarette during the past month. Six years ago, the rate was twenty-one percent. Among fifteen-year-olds, the rate dropped from thirty percent in 1996 to twenty-one percent last year. \n Tommy Thompson is the secretary of Health and Human Services. He praised the findings. He said more teenagers are making correct choices that will help them avoid health problems caused by tobacco. \n The study found that use of alcoholic drinks and illegal drugs among American teenagers remained the same or dropped during the past year. However, the use of one illegal drug known as Ecstasy continued to increase. Yet the rate of increase was not as great as in recent years. \n American health officials said they will continue to give teenagers scientific information about the serious health risks of Ecstasy and other illegal drugs. The goal is to further reduce the use of these drugs.\n\n<question>:\nThe purpose of the passage is to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA help the teenagers to keep off the drugs\nB explain the relationship between smoking and diseases\nC report that smoking rate among American teenagers dropped\nD suggest that measures be taken to stop teenagers from smoking\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
}
] |
6,994
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nDrug Use Report\n A new study examines drug use by young people in t he United States. The study found that cigarette smoking among American teenagers dropped during t he past years. The drop continues a general decrease in teenager smoking rates that started in 1996.\n American health officials praised the decrease as good news in the nation's battle against smoking. They note that smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease. Smoking rates among American teenagers increased in the first half of the 1990's. However, teenage smoking rates have been decreasing in recent years. \n The University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research supervised the latest study. The Department of Health and Human Services reported the findings. \n The study involved more than forty-four-thousand students in more than four-hundred schools across the United States. They were asked about past and daily use of tobacco, alcohol and illegal drugs. \n The youngest students questioned were thirteen years old. The study also involved fifteen-year-old students and seventeen-year-olds. \n The most notable change in the study was a continuation of the decrease in cigarette use among thirteen and fifteen-year-olds. For example, about twelve percent of thirteen-year-old students questioned reported smoking at least one cigarette during the past month. Six years ago, the rate was twenty-one percent. Among fifteen-year-olds, the rate dropped from thirty percent in 1996 to twenty-one percent last year. \n Tommy Thompson is the secretary of Health and Human Services. He praised the findings. He said more teenagers are making correct choices that will help them avoid health problems caused by tobacco. \n The study found that use of alcoholic drinks and illegal drugs among American teenagers remained the same or dropped during the past year. However, the use of one illegal drug known as Ecstasy continued to increase. Yet the rate of increase was not as great as in recent years. \n American health officials said they will continue to give teenagers scientific information about the serious health risks of Ecstasy and other illegal drugs. The goal is to further reduce the use of these drugs.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following statement is TRUE?\n\n<options>:\nA Smoking rates among teenagers have dropped since the late half of 1990's.\nB The study only involved in the use of tobacco and alcohol among teenagers.\nC Smoking is no longer the leading cause of preventable death and disease.\nD The youngest teenagers questioned in the study were 15 years old.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "A"
}
] |
6,995
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nDrug Use Report\n A new study examines drug use by young people in t he United States. The study found that cigarette smoking among American teenagers dropped during t he past years. The drop continues a general decrease in teenager smoking rates that started in 1996.\n American health officials praised the decrease as good news in the nation's battle against smoking. They note that smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease. Smoking rates among American teenagers increased in the first half of the 1990's. However, teenage smoking rates have been decreasing in recent years. \n The University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research supervised the latest study. The Department of Health and Human Services reported the findings. \n The study involved more than forty-four-thousand students in more than four-hundred schools across the United States. They were asked about past and daily use of tobacco, alcohol and illegal drugs. \n The youngest students questioned were thirteen years old. The study also involved fifteen-year-old students and seventeen-year-olds. \n The most notable change in the study was a continuation of the decrease in cigarette use among thirteen and fifteen-year-olds. For example, about twelve percent of thirteen-year-old students questioned reported smoking at least one cigarette during the past month. Six years ago, the rate was twenty-one percent. Among fifteen-year-olds, the rate dropped from thirty percent in 1996 to twenty-one percent last year. \n Tommy Thompson is the secretary of Health and Human Services. He praised the findings. He said more teenagers are making correct choices that will help them avoid health problems caused by tobacco. \n The study found that use of alcoholic drinks and illegal drugs among American teenagers remained the same or dropped during the past year. However, the use of one illegal drug known as Ecstasy continued to increase. Yet the rate of increase was not as great as in recent years. \n American health officials said they will continue to give teenagers scientific information about the serious health risks of Ecstasy and other illegal drugs. The goal is to further reduce the use of these drugs.\n\n<question>:\nIn which section of the newspaper could we read the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Entertainment.\nB Sports.\nC Education.\nD Health.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "D"
}
] |
6,996
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nDrug Use Report\n A new study examines drug use by young people in t he United States. The study found that cigarette smoking among American teenagers dropped during t he past years. The drop continues a general decrease in teenager smoking rates that started in 1996.\n American health officials praised the decrease as good news in the nation's battle against smoking. They note that smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease. Smoking rates among American teenagers increased in the first half of the 1990's. However, teenage smoking rates have been decreasing in recent years. \n The University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research supervised the latest study. The Department of Health and Human Services reported the findings. \n The study involved more than forty-four-thousand students in more than four-hundred schools across the United States. They were asked about past and daily use of tobacco, alcohol and illegal drugs. \n The youngest students questioned were thirteen years old. The study also involved fifteen-year-old students and seventeen-year-olds. \n The most notable change in the study was a continuation of the decrease in cigarette use among thirteen and fifteen-year-olds. For example, about twelve percent of thirteen-year-old students questioned reported smoking at least one cigarette during the past month. Six years ago, the rate was twenty-one percent. Among fifteen-year-olds, the rate dropped from thirty percent in 1996 to twenty-one percent last year. \n Tommy Thompson is the secretary of Health and Human Services. He praised the findings. He said more teenagers are making correct choices that will help them avoid health problems caused by tobacco. \n The study found that use of alcoholic drinks and illegal drugs among American teenagers remained the same or dropped during the past year. However, the use of one illegal drug known as Ecstasy continued to increase. Yet the rate of increase was not as great as in recent years. \n American health officials said they will continue to give teenagers scientific information about the serious health risks of Ecstasy and other illegal drugs. The goal is to further reduce the use of these drugs.\n\n<question>:\nDuring the past years, the use of Ecstasy among teenagers _ .\n\n<options>:\nA remains the same\nB has also decreased\nC has increased somewhat\nD is not mentioned\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
}
] |
6,997
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nDrug Use Report\n A new study examines drug use by young people in t he United States. The study found that cigarette smoking among American teenagers dropped during t he past years. The drop continues a general decrease in teenager smoking rates that started in 1996.\n American health officials praised the decrease as good news in the nation's battle against smoking. They note that smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease. Smoking rates among American teenagers increased in the first half of the 1990's. However, teenage smoking rates have been decreasing in recent years. \n The University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research supervised the latest study. The Department of Health and Human Services reported the findings. \n The study involved more than forty-four-thousand students in more than four-hundred schools across the United States. They were asked about past and daily use of tobacco, alcohol and illegal drugs. \n The youngest students questioned were thirteen years old. The study also involved fifteen-year-old students and seventeen-year-olds. \n The most notable change in the study was a continuation of the decrease in cigarette use among thirteen and fifteen-year-olds. For example, about twelve percent of thirteen-year-old students questioned reported smoking at least one cigarette during the past month. Six years ago, the rate was twenty-one percent. Among fifteen-year-olds, the rate dropped from thirty percent in 1996 to twenty-one percent last year. \n Tommy Thompson is the secretary of Health and Human Services. He praised the findings. He said more teenagers are making correct choices that will help them avoid health problems caused by tobacco. \n The study found that use of alcoholic drinks and illegal drugs among American teenagers remained the same or dropped during the past year. However, the use of one illegal drug known as Ecstasy continued to increase. Yet the rate of increase was not as great as in recent years. \n American health officials said they will continue to give teenagers scientific information about the serious health risks of Ecstasy and other illegal drugs. The goal is to further reduce the use of these drugs.\n\n<question>:\nFrom the passage, we can learn that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA America has done a lot to help the teenagers keep off the drugs\nB the use of illegal drugs among teenagers has dropped greatly\nC the study was carried out by the Department of Health and Human Services\nD the teenager smoking rate dropped by 21 percent in recent years\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "A"
}
] |
6,998
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nOur 16-year-old daughter started to smoke last Christmas. It killed me to see that lovely girl with a cigarette in her mouth. I told her how I felt. Martha continued to smoke, saying, \"It's my life,\" and so on. I told her if she didn't stop smoking, I wouldn't send her to college. She agreed to give it up.\nLast night there was cigarette smell on Martha's breath. She had to say she had broken her word. Now I must do what I've said to punish her.\nMartha is unusually bright and wants to teach children. I'm working full-time to put her older sister through school and would do the same for Martha. My husband's pay is good, but with prices going up all the time we could never educate the girls unless I kept on working.\nMy theory is that if smoking is more important to Martha than college, I'm a fool to work to put her through college.\n\n<question>:\nWhy did the mother feel sad?\n\n<options>:\nA Because her daughter failed to go to college.\nB Because her daughter tried to kill her.\nC Because her daughter promised to smoke no more.\nD Because her daughter got used to smoking.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "D"
}
] |
6,999
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nOur 16-year-old daughter started to smoke last Christmas. It killed me to see that lovely girl with a cigarette in her mouth. I told her how I felt. Martha continued to smoke, saying, \"It's my life,\" and so on. I told her if she didn't stop smoking, I wouldn't send her to college. She agreed to give it up.\nLast night there was cigarette smell on Martha's breath. She had to say she had broken her word. Now I must do what I've said to punish her.\nMartha is unusually bright and wants to teach children. I'm working full-time to put her older sister through school and would do the same for Martha. My husband's pay is good, but with prices going up all the time we could never educate the girls unless I kept on working.\nMy theory is that if smoking is more important to Martha than college, I'm a fool to work to put her through college.\n\n<question>:\nThe mother warned that if Martha didn't give up smoking, she would _ .\n\n<options>:\nA refuse to give Martha any money\nB not be Martha's mother\nC refuse to pay for Martha's college education\nD not let Martha teach children\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "C"
}
] |
7,000
|
race_middle
|
[
{
"human": "Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.\n\n<passage>:\nOur 16-year-old daughter started to smoke last Christmas. It killed me to see that lovely girl with a cigarette in her mouth. I told her how I felt. Martha continued to smoke, saying, \"It's my life,\" and so on. I told her if she didn't stop smoking, I wouldn't send her to college. She agreed to give it up.\nLast night there was cigarette smell on Martha's breath. She had to say she had broken her word. Now I must do what I've said to punish her.\nMartha is unusually bright and wants to teach children. I'm working full-time to put her older sister through school and would do the same for Martha. My husband's pay is good, but with prices going up all the time we could never educate the girls unless I kept on working.\nMy theory is that if smoking is more important to Martha than college, I'm a fool to work to put her through college.\n\n<question>:\nWhat did Martha really do after mother warned her?\n\n<options>:\nA She failed to keep her promise.\nB She kept her promise.\nC She managed to give up smoking.\nD She broke something her mother gave her.\n\n<answer>:\n",
"assistant": "A"
}
] |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.