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9,401	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\"Racism is a grown-up disease,\" declares the saying on Ruby Bridge's website along with a photo of Mrs. Bridge today, a 6-year-old girl four decades ago. In the photo, she is walking up the steps of the William Frantz Public School in New Orleans, a little black girl accompanied by two officers who protect her on her way to school.\nHer name then was Ruby Nell. It was Nov. 14, 1960. She was the first black child to enroll at this all-white elementary school according to the court order to desegregate in New Orleans schools. Her story is moving -- she was a very courageous child -- and remains a significant proof against intolerance of all kinds. Ruby's photo brings out another powerful image on her website: Norman Rockwells symbolic painting for Look magazine on Jan. 14, 1964, \"The Problem We All Live With.\"\nRockwell was an illustrator of exceptional skill and charm. He produced a vast number of unforgettable images over a long career, many of them involving children. His American kids are innocent and appealing, but often, at the same time, decidedly naughty. His method was to photograph his models, and the resulting paintings were photographic. But it is revealing to see how the artist slightly changed facial expressions from photo to oil painting in order to make his paintings communicate with the viewer. Communication, even persuasion, lay at the back of his work; this was art for effect.\n\"The Problem We All Live With\" belongs to Rockwell's later work, when he began openly showing his strong belief in liberty. This is a highly persuasive image. Before he arrived at the final copy, one sketch shows the little girl closer to the two officers following her than to those in front. In the finished picture, the girl seems more determined, independent, and untouched. The unfriendly tomatoes thrown on the wall are behind her now, and she, is completely unaffected.\n\n<question>:\nThe main topic of this passage is _ .\n\n<options>:\nA how Rockwell encouraged Ruby to fight against racism\nB how Ruby won her fight to go to an all-white school\nC how Rockwell expressed his protest in .Iris work\nD how persuasive Rockwell's earlier work of art is\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
9,402	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's a body of water in Israel that is actually below sea level. Water constantly runs into it, but, because of the law of gravity ,nothing can flow out of it. Do you know the name of this famous lake? It's called the Dead Sea. It's called this because no living thing could live there. The water is almost dead, compared to what happens with \"living water\".\nWhen you think of the term \"living water\", the image that comes to mind is a rushing river that is flowing. It's filled with life and movement. It doesn't just \"receive\", but is also \"giving\" simultaneously.\nMany of us believe that we need to receive more of something in order to be happy. Whether what we desire is money or something else, we think we need more of it in order to be fulfilled.\nAs a result, we begin to operate in fear and therefore don't give anything because we're afraid that we won't have enough. The result? Like the Dead Sea, we become lifeless. Life is meant to flow. when a pool stops flowing, it becomes stagnant . Stagnant water breeds disease and death. It can't breathe. It can't receive any more. If nothing is flowing out, there's no room for anything else to come in.\nThe solution? Give. As you give, you'll receive. It's a universal law. You see it at work everywhere. we've somehow been deceived ( )into believing that if we don't give, we'll have more. Or we're afraid that if we do give, we won't have anything left. On one hand, this seems to make sense. But it doesn't work. Because when we don't give, we shut off the flow of what's coming in.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage, people wouldn't like to give because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA they are really poor in fact\nB they don't know how to give\nC they don't know who to give\nD they are still not satisfied\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
9,403	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's a body of water in Israel that is actually below sea level. Water constantly runs into it, but, because of the law of gravity ,nothing can flow out of it. Do you know the name of this famous lake? It's called the Dead Sea. It's called this because no living thing could live there. The water is almost dead, compared to what happens with \"living water\".\nWhen you think of the term \"living water\", the image that comes to mind is a rushing river that is flowing. It's filled with life and movement. It doesn't just \"receive\", but is also \"giving\" simultaneously.\nMany of us believe that we need to receive more of something in order to be happy. Whether what we desire is money or something else, we think we need more of it in order to be fulfilled.\nAs a result, we begin to operate in fear and therefore don't give anything because we're afraid that we won't have enough. The result? Like the Dead Sea, we become lifeless. Life is meant to flow. when a pool stops flowing, it becomes stagnant . Stagnant water breeds disease and death. It can't breathe. It can't receive any more. If nothing is flowing out, there's no room for anything else to come in.\nThe solution? Give. As you give, you'll receive. It's a universal law. You see it at work everywhere. we've somehow been deceived ( )into believing that if we don't give, we'll have more. Or we're afraid that if we do give, we won't have anything left. On one hand, this seems to make sense. But it doesn't work. Because when we don't give, we shut off the flow of what's coming in.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage, if you refuse to give, you will _ .\n\n<options>:\nA be like a pool with stagnant water\nB have enough space for what you'll receive\nC need something more to be satisfied\nD do everything according to the law\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
9,404	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's a body of water in Israel that is actually below sea level. Water constantly runs into it, but, because of the law of gravity ,nothing can flow out of it. Do you know the name of this famous lake? It's called the Dead Sea. It's called this because no living thing could live there. The water is almost dead, compared to what happens with \"living water\".\nWhen you think of the term \"living water\", the image that comes to mind is a rushing river that is flowing. It's filled with life and movement. It doesn't just \"receive\", but is also \"giving\" simultaneously.\nMany of us believe that we need to receive more of something in order to be happy. Whether what we desire is money or something else, we think we need more of it in order to be fulfilled.\nAs a result, we begin to operate in fear and therefore don't give anything because we're afraid that we won't have enough. The result? Like the Dead Sea, we become lifeless. Life is meant to flow. when a pool stops flowing, it becomes stagnant . Stagnant water breeds disease and death. It can't breathe. It can't receive any more. If nothing is flowing out, there's no room for anything else to come in.\nThe solution? Give. As you give, you'll receive. It's a universal law. You see it at work everywhere. we've somehow been deceived ( )into believing that if we don't give, we'll have more. Or we're afraid that if we do give, we won't have anything left. On one hand, this seems to make sense. But it doesn't work. Because when we don't give, we shut off the flow of what's coming in.\n\n<question>:\nWhat would be the best title for the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Give and you'll receive\nB The secret of the Dead sea\nC A universal law\nD come in and come out\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
9,405	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 famous director of a big and expensive movie planned to film a beautiful sunset over the ocean so that the audiences could see his hero and heroine in front of it at the end of the film as they said goodbye to each other for ever . He sent his camera crew out one evening to film the sunset for him .\nThe next morning he said to the men , \" Have you provided me with that sunset ? \"\n\" No , sir . \" the men answered .\nThe director was angry . \" Why not ? \" he asked .\n\" Well , sir , \" one of the men answered . \" we're on the east coast here , and the sets in the west . We can get you a sunrise over the sea , if necessary , but not a sunset . \"\n\" But I want a sunset ! \" the director shouted . \" Go to the airport . take the next flight to the west coast , and get one . \"\nBut then a young secretary had an idea . \" Why don't you photograph a sunrise . \" she suggested . \" and then play it backwards ? Then it'll look like a sunset . \"\nThe camera crew went out early the next morning and filmed a bright sunrise over the beach in the middle of a beautiful bay . Then at nine o'clock they took it to the director . \" Here it is sir . \" they said , and gave it to him . He was very pleased .\nThey all went into the studio . \" All right . \" the director explained . \" now our hero and heroine are going to say good-bye . Run the film backwards so that we can see the ' sunset behind them . ' \"\nThe \" sunset \" began , but after a quarter of a minute , the director suddenly put his face in his hands and shouted to the camera crew to stop .\nThe birds in the film were flying backwards . and the waves on the sea were going away from the beach .\n\n<question>:\nOne evening, the director sent his camera crew out _ .\n\n<options>:\nA to watch a beautiful sunset\nB to find an actor and an actress\nC to film a sunset scene on the sea\nD to meet the audience\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
9,406	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 famous director of a big and expensive movie planned to film a beautiful sunset over the ocean so that the audiences could see his hero and heroine in front of it at the end of the film as they said goodbye to each other for ever . He sent his camera crew out one evening to film the sunset for him .\nThe next morning he said to the men , \" Have you provided me with that sunset ? \"\n\" No , sir . \" the men answered .\nThe director was angry . \" Why not ? \" he asked .\n\" Well , sir , \" one of the men answered . \" we're on the east coast here , and the sets in the west . We can get you a sunrise over the sea , if necessary , but not a sunset . \"\n\" But I want a sunset ! \" the director shouted . \" Go to the airport . take the next flight to the west coast , and get one . \"\nBut then a young secretary had an idea . \" Why don't you photograph a sunrise . \" she suggested . \" and then play it backwards ? Then it'll look like a sunset . \"\nThe camera crew went out early the next morning and filmed a bright sunrise over the beach in the middle of a beautiful bay . Then at nine o'clock they took it to the director . \" Here it is sir . \" they said , and gave it to him . He was very pleased .\nThey all went into the studio . \" All right . \" the director explained . \" now our hero and heroine are going to say good-bye . Run the film backwards so that we can see the ' sunset behind them . ' \"\nThe \" sunset \" began , but after a quarter of a minute , the director suddenly put his face in his hands and shouted to the camera crew to stop .\nThe birds in the film were flying backwards . and the waves on the sea were going away from the beach .\n\n<question>:\nWhy did the director want to send his crew to the west coast ?\n\n<options>:\nA Because he changed his mind about getting a sunset .\nB Because he wanted to get a scene of sunset .\nC Because it was his secretary's suggestion .\nD Because he was angry with his crew .\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
9,407	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 famous director of a big and expensive movie planned to film a beautiful sunset over the ocean so that the audiences could see his hero and heroine in front of it at the end of the film as they said goodbye to each other for ever . He sent his camera crew out one evening to film the sunset for him .\nThe next morning he said to the men , \" Have you provided me with that sunset ? \"\n\" No , sir . \" the men answered .\nThe director was angry . \" Why not ? \" he asked .\n\" Well , sir , \" one of the men answered . \" we're on the east coast here , and the sets in the west . We can get you a sunrise over the sea , if necessary , but not a sunset . \"\n\" But I want a sunset ! \" the director shouted . \" Go to the airport . take the next flight to the west coast , and get one . \"\nBut then a young secretary had an idea . \" Why don't you photograph a sunrise . \" she suggested . \" and then play it backwards ? Then it'll look like a sunset . \"\nThe camera crew went out early the next morning and filmed a bright sunrise over the beach in the middle of a beautiful bay . Then at nine o'clock they took it to the director . \" Here it is sir . \" they said , and gave it to him . He was very pleased .\nThey all went into the studio . \" All right . \" the director explained . \" now our hero and heroine are going to say good-bye . Run the film backwards so that we can see the ' sunset behind them . ' \"\nThe \" sunset \" began , but after a quarter of a minute , the director suddenly put his face in his hands and shouted to the camera crew to stop .\nThe birds in the film were flying backwards . and the waves on the sea were going away from the beach .\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is NOT true ?\n\n<options>:\nA The crew had to follow the secretary's advice .\nB If you want to see a sunrise , the east coast is the place to go to .\nC The camera crew wasn't able to film the scene the first day .\nD The director ordered his crew to stop filming the \" sunset \" .\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
9,408	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 famous director of a big and expensive movie planned to film a beautiful sunset over the ocean so that the audiences could see his hero and heroine in front of it at the end of the film as they said goodbye to each other for ever . He sent his camera crew out one evening to film the sunset for him .\nThe next morning he said to the men , \" Have you provided me with that sunset ? \"\n\" No , sir . \" the men answered .\nThe director was angry . \" Why not ? \" he asked .\n\" Well , sir , \" one of the men answered . \" we're on the east coast here , and the sets in the west . We can get you a sunrise over the sea , if necessary , but not a sunset . \"\n\" But I want a sunset ! \" the director shouted . \" Go to the airport . take the next flight to the west coast , and get one . \"\nBut then a young secretary had an idea . \" Why don't you photograph a sunrise . \" she suggested . \" and then play it backwards ? Then it'll look like a sunset . \"\nThe camera crew went out early the next morning and filmed a bright sunrise over the beach in the middle of a beautiful bay . Then at nine o'clock they took it to the director . \" Here it is sir . \" they said , and gave it to him . He was very pleased .\nThey all went into the studio . \" All right . \" the director explained . \" now our hero and heroine are going to say good-bye . Run the film backwards so that we can see the ' sunset behind them . ' \"\nThe \" sunset \" began , but after a quarter of a minute , the director suddenly put his face in his hands and shouted to the camera crew to stop .\nThe birds in the film were flying backwards . and the waves on the sea were going away from the beach .\n\n<question>:\nThe director wanted to film a sunset over the ocean because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA it went well with the separation of the hero and the heroine\nB when they arrived at the beach it was already in the evening\nC it was more moving than a sunrise\nD the ocean looked more beautiful at sunset\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
9,409	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 famous director of a big and expensive movie planned to film a beautiful sunset over the ocean so that the audiences could see his hero and heroine in front of it at the end of the film as they said goodbye to each other for ever . He sent his camera crew out one evening to film the sunset for him .\nThe next morning he said to the men , \" Have you provided me with that sunset ? \"\n\" No , sir . \" the men answered .\nThe director was angry . \" Why not ? \" he asked .\n\" Well , sir , \" one of the men answered . \" we're on the east coast here , and the sets in the west . We can get you a sunrise over the sea , if necessary , but not a sunset . \"\n\" But I want a sunset ! \" the director shouted . \" Go to the airport . take the next flight to the west coast , and get one . \"\nBut then a young secretary had an idea . \" Why don't you photograph a sunrise . \" she suggested . \" and then play it backwards ? Then it'll look like a sunset . \"\nThe camera crew went out early the next morning and filmed a bright sunrise over the beach in the middle of a beautiful bay . Then at nine o'clock they took it to the director . \" Here it is sir . \" they said , and gave it to him . He was very pleased .\nThey all went into the studio . \" All right . \" the director explained . \" now our hero and heroine are going to say good-bye . Run the film backwards so that we can see the ' sunset behind them . ' \"\nThe \" sunset \" began , but after a quarter of a minute , the director suddenly put his face in his hands and shouted to the camera crew to stop .\nThe birds in the film were flying backwards . and the waves on the sea were going away from the beach .\n\n<question>:\nAfter the \" sunset \" began , the director suddenly put his face in his hands _ .\n\n<options>:\nA because he was moved to tears\nB as he saw everything in the film moving backwards\nC as the sunrise did not look as beautiful as he had imagined\nD because he was disappointed with the performance of the hero and heroine\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
9,410	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 1960s Walt Disney pictured in the mind a future utopian city with underground roads and a climate-controlled round roof. The real community of Celebration, Florida, built in 1999, applies the social and environmental goals of both Disney and the New Urbanism movement.\nDisney and the New Urbanism have imagined communities that promote social and local communication. Celebration has a central Market Street district to reduce traffic and encourage social contacts. The idea is that if the downtown area is neatly and closely ranked, people will walk and meet their neighbors. Downtown events like arts festivals also bring citizens together. Narrow, tree-lined streets are \"traffic calm\"----with slower speed limits----to encourage bicycling and walking.\n Moreover, housing in Celebration includes both single- and multi-family houses that encourages socialization. Apartment buildings are located close to downtown, and houses are built close together with small yards. They feature entrance halls to encourage citizens to socialize.\n \"Many aspects of that kind of design are really aimed at maximizing social communication between citizens, not just on the streets but also in community institutions that are very much a part of public life there,\" says Andrew Ross, a New York University professor who lived in Celebration for one year.\n Utopian communities such as Celebration are also designed with environmental protection in mind. The town itself is built on 4,900 acres surrounded by a 4,700 acre protected greenbelt. The greenbelt parks, and common areas accommodate native wildlife and animals.\n High-rise office and apartment buildings provide close office and living space in a small geographic area in order to reduce urban _ , the spread of today's cities onto nature areas.\nBuildings also minimize environmental influence by using cooling; and electric systems with insulated (;) glass, cooling towers, and energy-saving lamps.\n \"The town more or less borrows very heavily from New Urbanist principles...to create environmentally friendly alternatives to sprawl and to create communities around people rather than vehicles,\" Ross said.\n\n<question>:\nCelebration mentioned in the passage is a _ .\n\n<options>:\nA city offering living spaces\nB community promoting socialization\nC special occasion in the market\nD downtown area with high buildings\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
9,411	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>:\nprefix = st1 /11 Windrift Circle\nMethuen, MA\n978 - 555 - 4539\nJOB OBJECTIVE\nSeek special education, primary school, or middle school math teaching position.\nEDUCATION\nRivier College, Nashua,NH\nBachelor of Arts in Education - May, 2006\nMajor: Elementary Education\nHave successfully completed PRAXIS I and PRAXIS II. Meet highly qualified testing requirements for Massachusetts and New Hampshire.\nTEACHING EXPERIENCE\nNovember, 2005 - January, 2006\nWilkins Elementary School, Amherst,NH\nStudent Teacher\n* Developed and completed student - centered lessons in all subject areas for various groups of fifth grade special and regular education students.\nAdapted lessons to meet student's needs by reviewing their backgrounds and learning needs through IEPs.\nCommunicated with parents on a regular basis via newsletters, daily or weekly progress reports, phone calls, and email, resulting in increased parental participation at home.\nAugust, 2005 - November, 2005\nCharlotte Avenue Elementary School, Nashua,NH\nStudent Teacher\nTaught reading and writing through Language Experience Approach methods.\nIntroduced a Writer's Workshop appropriate for first grade students to help them to develop their writing skills.\nDeveloped learning stations in reading and science, enabling students to be more independent learners.\nSpring, 2005\nWilkins Elementary School, Amherst,NH\nDesigned and taught a unit on Insects and Spiders, based on New Hampshire Standards to 23 self -contained, third and fourth grade students with disabilities.\nFall, 2004\nAmherst Street Elementary School, Nashua,NH\nTaught a class of 24 third grade students with a wide range of abilities.\nADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE\nAfter-School Aid, Amherst School District, Amherst,NH(2004 - 2005)\nSummer Camp advisor, YMCA, Nashua,NH(Summers, 2002 and 2003)\nBig Brother / Big Sister Volunteer, Nashua,NH(2002 - 2005)\n\n<question>:\nWhat kind of job does Linda want to get?\n\n<options>:\nA A Big Brother / Big Sister Volunteer.\nB A middle school math teacher.\nC A special education advisor.\nD A summer camp advisor.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
9,412	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>:\nprefix = st1 /11 Windrift Circle\nMethuen, MA\n978 - 555 - 4539\nJOB OBJECTIVE\nSeek special education, primary school, or middle school math teaching position.\nEDUCATION\nRivier College, Nashua,NH\nBachelor of Arts in Education - May, 2006\nMajor: Elementary Education\nHave successfully completed PRAXIS I and PRAXIS II. Meet highly qualified testing requirements for Massachusetts and New Hampshire.\nTEACHING EXPERIENCE\nNovember, 2005 - January, 2006\nWilkins Elementary School, Amherst,NH\nStudent Teacher\n* Developed and completed student - centered lessons in all subject areas for various groups of fifth grade special and regular education students.\nAdapted lessons to meet student's needs by reviewing their backgrounds and learning needs through IEPs.\nCommunicated with parents on a regular basis via newsletters, daily or weekly progress reports, phone calls, and email, resulting in increased parental participation at home.\nAugust, 2005 - November, 2005\nCharlotte Avenue Elementary School, Nashua,NH\nStudent Teacher\nTaught reading and writing through Language Experience Approach methods.\nIntroduced a Writer's Workshop appropriate for first grade students to help them to develop their writing skills.\nDeveloped learning stations in reading and science, enabling students to be more independent learners.\nSpring, 2005\nWilkins Elementary School, Amherst,NH\nDesigned and taught a unit on Insects and Spiders, based on New Hampshire Standards to 23 self -contained, third and fourth grade students with disabilities.\nFall, 2004\nAmherst Street Elementary School, Nashua,NH\nTaught a class of 24 third grade students with a wide range of abilities.\nADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE\nAfter-School Aid, Amherst School District, Amherst,NH(2004 - 2005)\nSummer Camp advisor, YMCA, Nashua,NH(Summers, 2002 and 2003)\nBig Brother / Big Sister Volunteer, Nashua,NH(2002 - 2005)\n\n<question>:\nLinda has worked for the following schools EXCEPT_.\n\n<options>:\nA Rivier College, Nashua,NH\nB Wilkins Elementary School, Amherst,NH\nC Charlotte Avenue Elementary School, Nashua,NH\nD Amherst Street Elementary School, Nashua,NH\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
9,413	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>:\nprefix = st1 /11 Windrift Circle\nMethuen, MA\n978 - 555 - 4539\nJOB OBJECTIVE\nSeek special education, primary school, or middle school math teaching position.\nEDUCATION\nRivier College, Nashua,NH\nBachelor of Arts in Education - May, 2006\nMajor: Elementary Education\nHave successfully completed PRAXIS I and PRAXIS II. Meet highly qualified testing requirements for Massachusetts and New Hampshire.\nTEACHING EXPERIENCE\nNovember, 2005 - January, 2006\nWilkins Elementary School, Amherst,NH\nStudent Teacher\n* Developed and completed student - centered lessons in all subject areas for various groups of fifth grade special and regular education students.\nAdapted lessons to meet student's needs by reviewing their backgrounds and learning needs through IEPs.\nCommunicated with parents on a regular basis via newsletters, daily or weekly progress reports, phone calls, and email, resulting in increased parental participation at home.\nAugust, 2005 - November, 2005\nCharlotte Avenue Elementary School, Nashua,NH\nStudent Teacher\nTaught reading and writing through Language Experience Approach methods.\nIntroduced a Writer's Workshop appropriate for first grade students to help them to develop their writing skills.\nDeveloped learning stations in reading and science, enabling students to be more independent learners.\nSpring, 2005\nWilkins Elementary School, Amherst,NH\nDesigned and taught a unit on Insects and Spiders, based on New Hampshire Standards to 23 self -contained, third and fourth grade students with disabilities.\nFall, 2004\nAmherst Street Elementary School, Nashua,NH\nTaught a class of 24 third grade students with a wide range of abilities.\nADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE\nAfter-School Aid, Amherst School District, Amherst,NH(2004 - 2005)\nSummer Camp advisor, YMCA, Nashua,NH(Summers, 2002 and 2003)\nBig Brother / Big Sister Volunteer, Nashua,NH(2002 - 2005)\n\n<question>:\nWhat can we know about Linda according to the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA She was merely interested in developing student's math abilities.\nB She was not active in participating in after - school activities.\nC She is permitted to teach in any high schoolofNew York.\nD She has plenty of experience in teaching.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
9,414	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>:\nprefix = st1 /11 Windrift Circle\nMethuen, MA\n978 - 555 - 4539\nJOB OBJECTIVE\nSeek special education, primary school, or middle school math teaching position.\nEDUCATION\nRivier College, Nashua,NH\nBachelor of Arts in Education - May, 2006\nMajor: Elementary Education\nHave successfully completed PRAXIS I and PRAXIS II. Meet highly qualified testing requirements for Massachusetts and New Hampshire.\nTEACHING EXPERIENCE\nNovember, 2005 - January, 2006\nWilkins Elementary School, Amherst,NH\nStudent Teacher\n* Developed and completed student - centered lessons in all subject areas for various groups of fifth grade special and regular education students.\nAdapted lessons to meet student's needs by reviewing their backgrounds and learning needs through IEPs.\nCommunicated with parents on a regular basis via newsletters, daily or weekly progress reports, phone calls, and email, resulting in increased parental participation at home.\nAugust, 2005 - November, 2005\nCharlotte Avenue Elementary School, Nashua,NH\nStudent Teacher\nTaught reading and writing through Language Experience Approach methods.\nIntroduced a Writer's Workshop appropriate for first grade students to help them to develop their writing skills.\nDeveloped learning stations in reading and science, enabling students to be more independent learners.\nSpring, 2005\nWilkins Elementary School, Amherst,NH\nDesigned and taught a unit on Insects and Spiders, based on New Hampshire Standards to 23 self -contained, third and fourth grade students with disabilities.\nFall, 2004\nAmherst Street Elementary School, Nashua,NH\nTaught a class of 24 third grade students with a wide range of abilities.\nADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE\nAfter-School Aid, Amherst School District, Amherst,NH(2004 - 2005)\nSummer Camp advisor, YMCA, Nashua,NH(Summers, 2002 and 2003)\nBig Brother / Big Sister Volunteer, Nashua,NH(2002 - 2005)\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is NOT included in the ways Linda used to communicate with the students' parents?\n\n<options>:\nA Newsletters.\nB Phone calls.\nC Face-to-face talks.\nD Daily or weekly progress reports.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
9,415	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>:\nHow often do you sit still and do absolutely nothing.The usual answer these days is\"never\".or\"hardly ever\".As the pace of life continues to increase,we are fast losing the art of relaxation.Once you are in the habit of rushing through life,being on the go from morning till night,it is hard to slow down.But relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body.\nStress is fl natural part of everyday life.There is no way to avoid it, since it takes many and varied forms-driving in traffic,problems with personal relationships are all different forms of stress. _ .A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and give purpose to life.It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health.\nThe amount of stress a person can withstand depends very much on the individual.Some people are not afraid of stress,and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial responsibilities.Others lose heart at the first sight of unusual difficulties.When exposed to stress,in whatever form,we react both chemically and physically.In fact we make a choice between \"fight\" or \"fright\" and in more primitive days the choice made the difference between life and death.The crisis we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme,but however little the stress,it involves the same response.All the energy is shifted to cope with the stress.It is when such a reaction lasts long,through continued exposure to stress,that health becomes endangered.Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart disease have established links with stress.\nStress in some people produces stomach disorders,while others experience tension headaches.Since we cannot remove stress from our 1ires,We need to find ways to cope with it.\n\n<question>:\nPeople are finding less and less time for relaxing themselves because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA they are working harder than they used to\nB they are often too busy to find the time\nC they are not clear of how to relax by themselves\nD they are suffering from the effects of stress\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
9,416	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>:\nHow often do you sit still and do absolutely nothing.The usual answer these days is\"never\".or\"hardly ever\".As the pace of life continues to increase,we are fast losing the art of relaxation.Once you are in the habit of rushing through life,being on the go from morning till night,it is hard to slow down.But relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body.\nStress is fl natural part of everyday life.There is no way to avoid it, since it takes many and varied forms-driving in traffic,problems with personal relationships are all different forms of stress. _ .A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and give purpose to life.It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health.\nThe amount of stress a person can withstand depends very much on the individual.Some people are not afraid of stress,and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial responsibilities.Others lose heart at the first sight of unusual difficulties.When exposed to stress,in whatever form,we react both chemically and physically.In fact we make a choice between \"fight\" or \"fright\" and in more primitive days the choice made the difference between life and death.The crisis we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme,but however little the stress,it involves the same response.All the energy is shifted to cope with the stress.It is when such a reaction lasts long,through continued exposure to stress,that health becomes endangered.Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart disease have established links with stress.\nStress in some people produces stomach disorders,while others experience tension headaches.Since we cannot remove stress from our 1ires,We need to find ways to cope with it.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is implied but not stated in the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA The art of relaxation can greatly help people bear stress.\nB People in primitive days know certain ways to deal with stress.\nC If one gets into the habit of relaxing every day he can overcome stress easily.\nD Stress can lead to serious health problem if one is exposed to it for too long.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
9,417	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>:\nHow often do you sit still and do absolutely nothing.The usual answer these days is\"never\".or\"hardly ever\".As the pace of life continues to increase,we are fast losing the art of relaxation.Once you are in the habit of rushing through life,being on the go from morning till night,it is hard to slow down.But relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body.\nStress is fl natural part of everyday life.There is no way to avoid it, since it takes many and varied forms-driving in traffic,problems with personal relationships are all different forms of stress. _ .A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and give purpose to life.It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health.\nThe amount of stress a person can withstand depends very much on the individual.Some people are not afraid of stress,and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial responsibilities.Others lose heart at the first sight of unusual difficulties.When exposed to stress,in whatever form,we react both chemically and physically.In fact we make a choice between \"fight\" or \"fright\" and in more primitive days the choice made the difference between life and death.The crisis we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme,but however little the stress,it involves the same response.All the energy is shifted to cope with the stress.It is when such a reaction lasts long,through continued exposure to stress,that health becomes endangered.Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart disease have established links with stress.\nStress in some people produces stomach disorders,while others experience tension headaches.Since we cannot remove stress from our 1ires,We need to find ways to cope with it.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to this passage,which of the following statements is true?\n\n<options>:\nA Relaxation in life only benefits us mentally.\nB Different people can stand different amounts of stress.\nC All the stress can lead to poor performance.\nD Large amounts of stress is important to people's lire.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
9,418	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>:\nHow often do you sit still and do absolutely nothing.The usual answer these days is\"never\".or\"hardly ever\".As the pace of life continues to increase,we are fast losing the art of relaxation.Once you are in the habit of rushing through life,being on the go from morning till night,it is hard to slow down.But relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body.\nStress is fl natural part of everyday life.There is no way to avoid it, since it takes many and varied forms-driving in traffic,problems with personal relationships are all different forms of stress. _ .A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and give purpose to life.It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health.\nThe amount of stress a person can withstand depends very much on the individual.Some people are not afraid of stress,and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial responsibilities.Others lose heart at the first sight of unusual difficulties.When exposed to stress,in whatever form,we react both chemically and physically.In fact we make a choice between \"fight\" or \"fright\" and in more primitive days the choice made the difference between life and death.The crisis we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme,but however little the stress,it involves the same response.All the energy is shifted to cope with the stress.It is when such a reaction lasts long,through continued exposure to stress,that health becomes endangered.Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart disease have established links with stress.\nStress in some people produces stomach disorders,while others experience tension headaches.Since we cannot remove stress from our 1ires,We need to find ways to cope with it.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is the writer's attitude to stress according to the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Stress as well as relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body.\nB Stress should not be rid completely from the life.\nC Stress produces both positive and negative effects on people.\nD People usually work better under stress if they are healthy.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
9,419	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 want to know about my staying in America, right? Well, to tell you the truth,it is really an eye-opening experience to study here.\nIn China, I had English classes five times a week since fifth grade. However, I didn't know how different textbook English could be from everyday English until I came to Hotchkiss School, Connecticut.\nWhen I first studied English, I was told to say,\"I am fine\" when people say \"How are you?\" But in the US, I found that people say, \"I am good\" or \"I'm tired\".\nOne day, someone greeted me with \"What's up?\" It made me _ . I thought for a moment and then smiled because I didn't know what to say.\nSince then, I have discovered more and more differences between Chinese and US cultures.\nTo my surprise, US girls spend a lot of time in the burning sun to get a tan . However, in China, girls try every possible way to get their skin paler, or \"whiter\".\nI was also surprised by how hardworking US students are . In China, schoolwork is almost everything, so we study hard and that's it. But here, a \"good\" student gets good grades, does a lot of work for the public and plays sports or music.\nThe kids here are so talented, I am starting to be sorry that I gave up playing the piano at an early age and that I have never thought about sports.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the writer, textbook English is _ everyday English.\n\n<options>:\nA quite different from\nB the same as\nC more difficult than\nD easier than\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
9,420	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 want to know about my staying in America, right? Well, to tell you the truth,it is really an eye-opening experience to study here.\nIn China, I had English classes five times a week since fifth grade. However, I didn't know how different textbook English could be from everyday English until I came to Hotchkiss School, Connecticut.\nWhen I first studied English, I was told to say,\"I am fine\" when people say \"How are you?\" But in the US, I found that people say, \"I am good\" or \"I'm tired\".\nOne day, someone greeted me with \"What's up?\" It made me _ . I thought for a moment and then smiled because I didn't know what to say.\nSince then, I have discovered more and more differences between Chinese and US cultures.\nTo my surprise, US girls spend a lot of time in the burning sun to get a tan . However, in China, girls try every possible way to get their skin paler, or \"whiter\".\nI was also surprised by how hardworking US students are . In China, schoolwork is almost everything, so we study hard and that's it. But here, a \"good\" student gets good grades, does a lot of work for the public and plays sports or music.\nThe kids here are so talented, I am starting to be sorry that I gave up playing the piano at an early age and that I have never thought about sports.\n\n<question>:\nA good US student spends his / her time _ .\n\n<options>:\nA only in doing homework\nB only on sports or music\nC only in working for the public\nD on studies, sports or music and public work\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
9,421	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 want to know about my staying in America, right? Well, to tell you the truth,it is really an eye-opening experience to study here.\nIn China, I had English classes five times a week since fifth grade. However, I didn't know how different textbook English could be from everyday English until I came to Hotchkiss School, Connecticut.\nWhen I first studied English, I was told to say,\"I am fine\" when people say \"How are you?\" But in the US, I found that people say, \"I am good\" or \"I'm tired\".\nOne day, someone greeted me with \"What's up?\" It made me _ . I thought for a moment and then smiled because I didn't know what to say.\nSince then, I have discovered more and more differences between Chinese and US cultures.\nTo my surprise, US girls spend a lot of time in the burning sun to get a tan . However, in China, girls try every possible way to get their skin paler, or \"whiter\".\nI was also surprised by how hardworking US students are . In China, schoolwork is almost everything, so we study hard and that's it. But here, a \"good\" student gets good grades, does a lot of work for the public and plays sports or music.\nThe kids here are so talented, I am starting to be sorry that I gave up playing the piano at an early age and that I have never thought about sports.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is NOT true ?\n\n<options>:\nA The writer is now in US.\nB American girls love to have white skin.\nC US students are talented and hard working.\nD The writer regrets that he gave up playing the piano.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
9,422	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 want to know about my staying in America, right? Well, to tell you the truth,it is really an eye-opening experience to study here.\nIn China, I had English classes five times a week since fifth grade. However, I didn't know how different textbook English could be from everyday English until I came to Hotchkiss School, Connecticut.\nWhen I first studied English, I was told to say,\"I am fine\" when people say \"How are you?\" But in the US, I found that people say, \"I am good\" or \"I'm tired\".\nOne day, someone greeted me with \"What's up?\" It made me _ . I thought for a moment and then smiled because I didn't know what to say.\nSince then, I have discovered more and more differences between Chinese and US cultures.\nTo my surprise, US girls spend a lot of time in the burning sun to get a tan . However, in China, girls try every possible way to get their skin paler, or \"whiter\".\nI was also surprised by how hardworking US students are . In China, schoolwork is almost everything, so we study hard and that's it. But here, a \"good\" student gets good grades, does a lot of work for the public and plays sports or music.\nThe kids here are so talented, I am starting to be sorry that I gave up playing the piano at an early age and that I have never thought about sports.\n\n<question>:\nWhich is the best title for the passage ?\n\n<options>:\nA My Own Travel in the US\nB My Studying in the US\nC My Opinion about the US\nD My Friends in the US\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
9,423	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>:\nMy day began on a definitely sour note when I saw my six-year-old wrestling with a limb of my azalea bush. By the time I got outside, he'd broken it. \"Can I take this to school today?\" he asked. With a wave of my hand, I sent him off. I turned my back so he wouldn't see the tears gathering in my eyes.\nThe washing machine had leaked on my brand-new linoleum. If only my husband had just taken the time to fix it the night before when I asked him instead of playing checkers with Jonathan.\nIt was days like this that made me want to quit. I just wanted to drive up to the mountains, hide in a cave, and never come out.\nSomehow I spent most of the day washing and drying clothes and thinking how love had disappeared from my life. As I finished hanging up the last of my husband's shirts, I looked at the clock. 2:30. I was late. Jonathan's class let out at 2:15 and I hurriedly drove to the school.\nI was out of breath by the time I knocked on the teacher's door and peered through the glass. She rustled through the door and took me aside. \"I want to talk to you about Jonathan,\" she said.\nI prepared myself for the worst. Nothing would have surprised me. \"Did you know Jonathan brought flowers to school today?\" she asked. I nodded, thinking about my favorite bush and trying to hide the hurt in my eyes. \"Let me tell you about yesterday,\" the teacher insisted. \"See that little girl?\" I watched the bright-eyed child laugh and point to a colorful picture taped to the wall. I nodded.\n\"Well, yesterday she was almost hysterical. Her mother and father are going through a nasty divorce. She told me she didn't want to live, she wished she could die. I watched that little girl bury her face in her hands and say loud enough for the class to hear, 'Nobody loves me.' I did all I could to comfort her, but it only seemed to make matters worse.\" \"I thought you wanted to talk to me about Jonathan,\" I said.\n\"I do,\" she said, touching the sleeve of my blouse. \"Today your son walked straight over to that child. I watched him hand her some pretty pink flowers and whisper, 'I love you.'\"\nI felt my heart swell with pride for what my son had done. I smiled at the teacher. \"Thank you,\" I said, reaching for Jonathan's hand, \"you've made my day.\"\nLater that evening, I began pulling weeds from around my azalea bush. As my mind wandered back to the love Jonathan showed the little girl, a biblical verse came to me: \"...these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.\" While my son had put love into practice, I had only felt anger.\nI heard the familiar squeak of my husband's brakes as he pulled into the drive. I snapped a small limb bristling with hot pink azaleas off the bush. I felt the seed of love that God planted in my family beginning to bloom once again in me. My husband's eyes widened in surprise as I handed him the flowers. \"I love you,\" I said.\n\n<question>:\nWhy did the woman cry when seeing her son had broken the azalea bush?\n\n<options>:\nA Because she could not tolerate the harm to it.\nB Because it made her bad mood even worse.\nC Because her son did not ask her for permission.\nD Because she wanted to hand it to her husband.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
9,424	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>:\nMy day began on a definitely sour note when I saw my six-year-old wrestling with a limb of my azalea bush. By the time I got outside, he'd broken it. \"Can I take this to school today?\" he asked. With a wave of my hand, I sent him off. I turned my back so he wouldn't see the tears gathering in my eyes.\nThe washing machine had leaked on my brand-new linoleum. If only my husband had just taken the time to fix it the night before when I asked him instead of playing checkers with Jonathan.\nIt was days like this that made me want to quit. I just wanted to drive up to the mountains, hide in a cave, and never come out.\nSomehow I spent most of the day washing and drying clothes and thinking how love had disappeared from my life. As I finished hanging up the last of my husband's shirts, I looked at the clock. 2:30. I was late. Jonathan's class let out at 2:15 and I hurriedly drove to the school.\nI was out of breath by the time I knocked on the teacher's door and peered through the glass. She rustled through the door and took me aside. \"I want to talk to you about Jonathan,\" she said.\nI prepared myself for the worst. Nothing would have surprised me. \"Did you know Jonathan brought flowers to school today?\" she asked. I nodded, thinking about my favorite bush and trying to hide the hurt in my eyes. \"Let me tell you about yesterday,\" the teacher insisted. \"See that little girl?\" I watched the bright-eyed child laugh and point to a colorful picture taped to the wall. I nodded.\n\"Well, yesterday she was almost hysterical. Her mother and father are going through a nasty divorce. She told me she didn't want to live, she wished she could die. I watched that little girl bury her face in her hands and say loud enough for the class to hear, 'Nobody loves me.' I did all I could to comfort her, but it only seemed to make matters worse.\" \"I thought you wanted to talk to me about Jonathan,\" I said.\n\"I do,\" she said, touching the sleeve of my blouse. \"Today your son walked straight over to that child. I watched him hand her some pretty pink flowers and whisper, 'I love you.'\"\nI felt my heart swell with pride for what my son had done. I smiled at the teacher. \"Thank you,\" I said, reaching for Jonathan's hand, \"you've made my day.\"\nLater that evening, I began pulling weeds from around my azalea bush. As my mind wandered back to the love Jonathan showed the little girl, a biblical verse came to me: \"...these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.\" While my son had put love into practice, I had only felt anger.\nI heard the familiar squeak of my husband's brakes as he pulled into the drive. I snapped a small limb bristling with hot pink azaleas off the bush. I felt the seed of love that God planted in my family beginning to bloom once again in me. My husband's eyes widened in surprise as I handed him the flowers. \"I love you,\" I said.\n\n<question>:\nThe writer wanted to hide in the mountain cave probably for the reason of _ .\n\n<options>:\nA feeling fed up with her endless daily housework\nB her husband's failing to fix the machine in time\nC boring daily routine with a feeling of lack of love\nD her hoping to seek happiness in a brand new place\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
9,425	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>:\nMy day began on a definitely sour note when I saw my six-year-old wrestling with a limb of my azalea bush. By the time I got outside, he'd broken it. \"Can I take this to school today?\" he asked. With a wave of my hand, I sent him off. I turned my back so he wouldn't see the tears gathering in my eyes.\nThe washing machine had leaked on my brand-new linoleum. If only my husband had just taken the time to fix it the night before when I asked him instead of playing checkers with Jonathan.\nIt was days like this that made me want to quit. I just wanted to drive up to the mountains, hide in a cave, and never come out.\nSomehow I spent most of the day washing and drying clothes and thinking how love had disappeared from my life. As I finished hanging up the last of my husband's shirts, I looked at the clock. 2:30. I was late. Jonathan's class let out at 2:15 and I hurriedly drove to the school.\nI was out of breath by the time I knocked on the teacher's door and peered through the glass. She rustled through the door and took me aside. \"I want to talk to you about Jonathan,\" she said.\nI prepared myself for the worst. Nothing would have surprised me. \"Did you know Jonathan brought flowers to school today?\" she asked. I nodded, thinking about my favorite bush and trying to hide the hurt in my eyes. \"Let me tell you about yesterday,\" the teacher insisted. \"See that little girl?\" I watched the bright-eyed child laugh and point to a colorful picture taped to the wall. I nodded.\n\"Well, yesterday she was almost hysterical. Her mother and father are going through a nasty divorce. She told me she didn't want to live, she wished she could die. I watched that little girl bury her face in her hands and say loud enough for the class to hear, 'Nobody loves me.' I did all I could to comfort her, but it only seemed to make matters worse.\" \"I thought you wanted to talk to me about Jonathan,\" I said.\n\"I do,\" she said, touching the sleeve of my blouse. \"Today your son walked straight over to that child. I watched him hand her some pretty pink flowers and whisper, 'I love you.'\"\nI felt my heart swell with pride for what my son had done. I smiled at the teacher. \"Thank you,\" I said, reaching for Jonathan's hand, \"you've made my day.\"\nLater that evening, I began pulling weeds from around my azalea bush. As my mind wandered back to the love Jonathan showed the little girl, a biblical verse came to me: \"...these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.\" While my son had put love into practice, I had only felt anger.\nI heard the familiar squeak of my husband's brakes as he pulled into the drive. I snapped a small limb bristling with hot pink azaleas off the bush. I felt the seed of love that God planted in my family beginning to bloom once again in me. My husband's eyes widened in surprise as I handed him the flowers. \"I love you,\" I said.\n\n<question>:\nWe can infer from the passage that the writer expressed love to her husband in that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA she was inspired by her son that love was supposed to be felt and practiced\nB she felt guilty that she misunderstood her husband and wanted to apologize\nC she felt it necessary to have a complete family for the happiness of herself\nD she wanted to prove her love and expected the same words from her husband\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
9,426	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>:\nUntil late April, northern China had experienced eight severe sandstorms this year alone, worsening the air quality in half the region's cities.\nThis year's sandstorms are considered more severe than before. Not only are they increasing in frequency and having more serious effects on air quality, but they are also occurring earlier in the season and affecting a wider area. The timing of the first sandstorm moved up by a week this year, and the sandstorm-affected area has extended beyond 3 million square kilometers.\nThe reason for the frequent dust storms is worsening desertification in China's northern areas, caused by a combination of warm, dry weather and the rapid spread of agriculture. The dust-affected area is likely to expand to the northeast in the near future as a large area of grassland in Inner Mongolia's northern plain turns rapidly to desert.\nDue to its lack of rainfall and overall surface dryness in the spring, Beijing experiences sandstorms every March and April. The most recent sandstorm hit the capital on April 17 and was the worst in five years. For about 40 days every year, the pollutants cannot be diffused, as the city's location makes it a natural container for accumulating sand and dust. Rapid urban development is affecting Beijing's air quality as well. To _ the dust from hundreds of new construction sites, authorities have issued rules asking builders to cover all working areas, pack down loose dirt, and wash vehicle tires when leaving the sites.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage, which of the following is NOT the feature of this year's sandstorms?\n\n<options>:\nA Happening earlier than before.\nB Affecting more areas\nC Happening as frequently as before.\nD Affecting air more seriously\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
9,427	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>:\nUntil late April, northern China had experienced eight severe sandstorms this year alone, worsening the air quality in half the region's cities.\nThis year's sandstorms are considered more severe than before. Not only are they increasing in frequency and having more serious effects on air quality, but they are also occurring earlier in the season and affecting a wider area. The timing of the first sandstorm moved up by a week this year, and the sandstorm-affected area has extended beyond 3 million square kilometers.\nThe reason for the frequent dust storms is worsening desertification in China's northern areas, caused by a combination of warm, dry weather and the rapid spread of agriculture. The dust-affected area is likely to expand to the northeast in the near future as a large area of grassland in Inner Mongolia's northern plain turns rapidly to desert.\nDue to its lack of rainfall and overall surface dryness in the spring, Beijing experiences sandstorms every March and April. The most recent sandstorm hit the capital on April 17 and was the worst in five years. For about 40 days every year, the pollutants cannot be diffused, as the city's location makes it a natural container for accumulating sand and dust. Rapid urban development is affecting Beijing's air quality as well. To _ the dust from hundreds of new construction sites, authorities have issued rules asking builders to cover all working areas, pack down loose dirt, and wash vehicle tires when leaving the sites.\n\n<question>:\nAll of the following are the reasons for desertification in northern China EXCEPT _\n\n<options>:\nA warm and dry weather\nB the rapid increase of agriculture.\nC the disappearance of grassland\nD the frequent dust storms\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
9,428	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>:\nUntil late April, northern China had experienced eight severe sandstorms this year alone, worsening the air quality in half the region's cities.\nThis year's sandstorms are considered more severe than before. Not only are they increasing in frequency and having more serious effects on air quality, but they are also occurring earlier in the season and affecting a wider area. The timing of the first sandstorm moved up by a week this year, and the sandstorm-affected area has extended beyond 3 million square kilometers.\nThe reason for the frequent dust storms is worsening desertification in China's northern areas, caused by a combination of warm, dry weather and the rapid spread of agriculture. The dust-affected area is likely to expand to the northeast in the near future as a large area of grassland in Inner Mongolia's northern plain turns rapidly to desert.\nDue to its lack of rainfall and overall surface dryness in the spring, Beijing experiences sandstorms every March and April. The most recent sandstorm hit the capital on April 17 and was the worst in five years. For about 40 days every year, the pollutants cannot be diffused, as the city's location makes it a natural container for accumulating sand and dust. Rapid urban development is affecting Beijing's air quality as well. To _ the dust from hundreds of new construction sites, authorities have issued rules asking builders to cover all working areas, pack down loose dirt, and wash vehicle tires when leaving the sites.\n\n<question>:\nBeijing will experience sandstorms every March and April mainly because of _ .\n\n<options>:\nA the dry weather\nB its location\nC worse air\nD rapid urban development.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
9,429	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>:\nEvery day, 15-year-old Martha wrote on the Internet about the meal she ate at school. She also took pictures of the food. However, Martha was very honest about the food. She did not just describe the food. She judged the taste and health of the food.\nMartha also began to use her blog for an important reason. She began to raise money for the organization Mary's Meals in the East African country of Malawi. It provides food for children in schools for free. Martha encouraged her readers to send money to Mary's Meals to help build a kitchen.\nBut then, Martha began to have a problem. Many people read her blog. She became big news. The news stories showed that the food at Martha's school was not always healthy. And that made some people angry. So the school officials decided to stop Martha's blog. They said that she could not take her camera to school.\nBut an amazing thing happened. Many people began sending messages of support across the Internet. Martha's story was even bigger than before. Now the officials had to change their minds. A few days later, Martha was again writing her blog. But more than that, people had sent a lot of money for the Malawi school children. Martha had hoped to raise about 10,000 dollars. But the total reached 100,000 dollars and still kept on growing!\nMartha's blog also helped to improve meals at her school. One day she wrote: As we waited for dinner we were told that we are allowed to eat as much fruit and bread as we want.\nNo one knows what will happen to Martha's blog in future. But already this little girl has helped to change the eating experience of many children just by sharing on the Internet pictures of her school meals.\n\n<question>:\nMartha wrote about her school meals on her blog to _ .\n\n<options>:\nA invite students to judge the food\nB show the terrible taste of the food\nC express her opinion about the food\nD ask the school to improve the food\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
9,430	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>:\nEvery day, 15-year-old Martha wrote on the Internet about the meal she ate at school. She also took pictures of the food. However, Martha was very honest about the food. She did not just describe the food. She judged the taste and health of the food.\nMartha also began to use her blog for an important reason. She began to raise money for the organization Mary's Meals in the East African country of Malawi. It provides food for children in schools for free. Martha encouraged her readers to send money to Mary's Meals to help build a kitchen.\nBut then, Martha began to have a problem. Many people read her blog. She became big news. The news stories showed that the food at Martha's school was not always healthy. And that made some people angry. So the school officials decided to stop Martha's blog. They said that she could not take her camera to school.\nBut an amazing thing happened. Many people began sending messages of support across the Internet. Martha's story was even bigger than before. Now the officials had to change their minds. A few days later, Martha was again writing her blog. But more than that, people had sent a lot of money for the Malawi school children. Martha had hoped to raise about 10,000 dollars. But the total reached 100,000 dollars and still kept on growing!\nMartha's blog also helped to improve meals at her school. One day she wrote: As we waited for dinner we were told that we are allowed to eat as much fruit and bread as we want.\nNo one knows what will happen to Martha's blog in future. But already this little girl has helped to change the eating experience of many children just by sharing on the Internet pictures of her school meals.\n\n<question>:\nThe organization Mary's Meals _ .\n\n<options>:\nA was set up by Martha\nB provides free school meals\nC is an international organization\nD helps poor families build kitchens\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
9,431	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>:\nEvery day, 15-year-old Martha wrote on the Internet about the meal she ate at school. She also took pictures of the food. However, Martha was very honest about the food. She did not just describe the food. She judged the taste and health of the food.\nMartha also began to use her blog for an important reason. She began to raise money for the organization Mary's Meals in the East African country of Malawi. It provides food for children in schools for free. Martha encouraged her readers to send money to Mary's Meals to help build a kitchen.\nBut then, Martha began to have a problem. Many people read her blog. She became big news. The news stories showed that the food at Martha's school was not always healthy. And that made some people angry. So the school officials decided to stop Martha's blog. They said that she could not take her camera to school.\nBut an amazing thing happened. Many people began sending messages of support across the Internet. Martha's story was even bigger than before. Now the officials had to change their minds. A few days later, Martha was again writing her blog. But more than that, people had sent a lot of money for the Malawi school children. Martha had hoped to raise about 10,000 dollars. But the total reached 100,000 dollars and still kept on growing!\nMartha's blog also helped to improve meals at her school. One day she wrote: As we waited for dinner we were told that we are allowed to eat as much fruit and bread as we want.\nNo one knows what will happen to Martha's blog in future. But already this little girl has helped to change the eating experience of many children just by sharing on the Internet pictures of her school meals.\n\n<question>:\nWhy did the school officials want to prevent Martha writing her blog?\n\n<options>:\nA It had a bad influence on her study.\nB Some people were upset by its content .\nC Taking pictures needs a lot of time.\nD Many other students started to copy her.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
9,432	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>:\nEvery day, 15-year-old Martha wrote on the Internet about the meal she ate at school. She also took pictures of the food. However, Martha was very honest about the food. She did not just describe the food. She judged the taste and health of the food.\nMartha also began to use her blog for an important reason. She began to raise money for the organization Mary's Meals in the East African country of Malawi. It provides food for children in schools for free. Martha encouraged her readers to send money to Mary's Meals to help build a kitchen.\nBut then, Martha began to have a problem. Many people read her blog. She became big news. The news stories showed that the food at Martha's school was not always healthy. And that made some people angry. So the school officials decided to stop Martha's blog. They said that she could not take her camera to school.\nBut an amazing thing happened. Many people began sending messages of support across the Internet. Martha's story was even bigger than before. Now the officials had to change their minds. A few days later, Martha was again writing her blog. But more than that, people had sent a lot of money for the Malawi school children. Martha had hoped to raise about 10,000 dollars. But the total reached 100,000 dollars and still kept on growing!\nMartha's blog also helped to improve meals at her school. One day she wrote: As we waited for dinner we were told that we are allowed to eat as much fruit and bread as we want.\nNo one knows what will happen to Martha's blog in future. But already this little girl has helped to change the eating experience of many children just by sharing on the Internet pictures of her school meals.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the text, Martha _ .\n\n<options>:\nA got a lot of support around the world\nB helped improve children's eating habits\nC raised $10,000 for the Malawi school children\nD has no idea what to write on her blog in future\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
9,433	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>:\nEvery day, 15-year-old Martha wrote on the Internet about the meal she ate at school. She also took pictures of the food. However, Martha was very honest about the food. She did not just describe the food. She judged the taste and health of the food.\nMartha also began to use her blog for an important reason. She began to raise money for the organization Mary's Meals in the East African country of Malawi. It provides food for children in schools for free. Martha encouraged her readers to send money to Mary's Meals to help build a kitchen.\nBut then, Martha began to have a problem. Many people read her blog. She became big news. The news stories showed that the food at Martha's school was not always healthy. And that made some people angry. So the school officials decided to stop Martha's blog. They said that she could not take her camera to school.\nBut an amazing thing happened. Many people began sending messages of support across the Internet. Martha's story was even bigger than before. Now the officials had to change their minds. A few days later, Martha was again writing her blog. But more than that, people had sent a lot of money for the Malawi school children. Martha had hoped to raise about 10,000 dollars. But the total reached 100,000 dollars and still kept on growing!\nMartha's blog also helped to improve meals at her school. One day she wrote: As we waited for dinner we were told that we are allowed to eat as much fruit and bread as we want.\nNo one knows what will happen to Martha's blog in future. But already this little girl has helped to change the eating experience of many children just by sharing on the Internet pictures of her school meals.\n\n<question>:\nWhat's the best title for the text?\n\n<options>:\nA School Meals\nB Mary's Meals\nC Power of the Internet\nD Martha Shares Her Food\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
9,434	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>:\nHow fit are your teeth? Are you lazy about brushing them? Never fear: An inventor is on the case. An electric toothbrush senses how long and how well you brush, and it lets you track your performance on your phone.\nThe Kolibree toothbrush was exhibited at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week. It senses how it is moved and can send the information to an Android phone or iPhone via a Bluetooth wireless connection.\nThe toothbrush will be able to teach you to brush right (don't forget the insides of the teeth!) and make sure you're brushing long enough. \"It's kind of like having a dentist actually watch your brushing on a day-to-day basis,\" says Thomas Serval, the French inventor.\nThe toothbrush will also be able to talk to other applications on your phone, so developers could, for example, create a game controlled by your toothbrush. You could score points for beating monsters among your teeth. \"We try to make it smart and fun,\" Serval says.\nServal says he was inspired by his experience as a father. He would come home from work and ask his kids if they had brushed their teeth. They said \"yes,\" but Serval would find their toothbrush heads dry. He decided he needed a brush that really told him how well his children brushed.\nThe company says the Kolibree will go on sale this summer, from $99 to $199, and the U.S. is the first target market. ( )\n\n<question>:\nAll of the following statements are wrong except _ .\n\n<options>:\nA It can sense how users brush their teeth.\nB It can track users' school performance.\nC It can check users' fear of seeing a dentist.\nD It can help users find their phones.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
9,435	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>:\nHow fit are your teeth? Are you lazy about brushing them? Never fear: An inventor is on the case. An electric toothbrush senses how long and how well you brush, and it lets you track your performance on your phone.\nThe Kolibree toothbrush was exhibited at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week. It senses how it is moved and can send the information to an Android phone or iPhone via a Bluetooth wireless connection.\nThe toothbrush will be able to teach you to brush right (don't forget the insides of the teeth!) and make sure you're brushing long enough. \"It's kind of like having a dentist actually watch your brushing on a day-to-day basis,\" says Thomas Serval, the French inventor.\nThe toothbrush will also be able to talk to other applications on your phone, so developers could, for example, create a game controlled by your toothbrush. You could score points for beating monsters among your teeth. \"We try to make it smart and fun,\" Serval says.\nServal says he was inspired by his experience as a father. He would come home from work and ask his kids if they had brushed their teeth. They said \"yes,\" but Serval would find their toothbrush heads dry. He decided he needed a brush that really told him how well his children brushed.\nThe company says the Kolibree will go on sale this summer, from $99 to $199, and the U.S. is the first target market. ( )\n\n<question>:\nWhat can we infer about Serval's children?\n\n<options>:\nA They were unwilling to brush their teeth\nB They often failed to clean their toothbrushes.\nC They preferred to use a toothbrush with a dry head.\nD They liked brushing their teeth after Serval came home.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
9,436	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 disadvantage you usually find about MP3 players like the iPod is that they are too big. But get ready for the MP3 player in your hand to get much smaller--the size of a Band-Aid .\nIt's called the Skinny Player, and it's being designed by industrial designers Chih-Wei Wang and Shou-His Fu. Unlike the current types of iPod Shuffles and iPod Nanos, the Skinny Player does not need to be fixed onto your clothes or put into your pocket. It could stick to your skin like you would attach a Band-Aid. But unlike Band-Aids, this tiny MP3 player will not lose its stickiness as you pull it off for the hundredth time.\nThe Skinny Player features flexible speakers allowing the user to enjoy music conveniently. When it gets dirty, the user can simply clean it using a damp cloth. No batteries either. The Skinny Player's designers say it will be powered by body heat, using a flexible battery charging device that is in contact with skin whenever the player is being used.\nThe design only include an on/off button and flexible speakers, no word yet on arranging the volume. Besides, the memory capacity won't be the best, as it is designed to only store one album.\nThe small size and the ability to stick it onto your skin like a Band-Aid should make the Skinny Player perfect for runners who now depend on their iPod to keep them energized on the running path.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the writer, the disadvantage about the iPod is mostly about its _ .\n\n<options>:\nA price\nB colour\nC shape\nD size\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
9,437	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 disadvantage you usually find about MP3 players like the iPod is that they are too big. But get ready for the MP3 player in your hand to get much smaller--the size of a Band-Aid .\nIt's called the Skinny Player, and it's being designed by industrial designers Chih-Wei Wang and Shou-His Fu. Unlike the current types of iPod Shuffles and iPod Nanos, the Skinny Player does not need to be fixed onto your clothes or put into your pocket. It could stick to your skin like you would attach a Band-Aid. But unlike Band-Aids, this tiny MP3 player will not lose its stickiness as you pull it off for the hundredth time.\nThe Skinny Player features flexible speakers allowing the user to enjoy music conveniently. When it gets dirty, the user can simply clean it using a damp cloth. No batteries either. The Skinny Player's designers say it will be powered by body heat, using a flexible battery charging device that is in contact with skin whenever the player is being used.\nThe design only include an on/off button and flexible speakers, no word yet on arranging the volume. Besides, the memory capacity won't be the best, as it is designed to only store one album.\nThe small size and the ability to stick it onto your skin like a Band-Aid should make the Skinny Player perfect for runners who now depend on their iPod to keep them energized on the running path.\n\n<question>:\nThe Skinny Player has all the advantages except that it's _ .\n\n<options>:\nA easy to clean\nB convenient to carry\nC smaller in size\nD larger in memory capacity\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
9,438	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 disadvantage you usually find about MP3 players like the iPod is that they are too big. But get ready for the MP3 player in your hand to get much smaller--the size of a Band-Aid .\nIt's called the Skinny Player, and it's being designed by industrial designers Chih-Wei Wang and Shou-His Fu. Unlike the current types of iPod Shuffles and iPod Nanos, the Skinny Player does not need to be fixed onto your clothes or put into your pocket. It could stick to your skin like you would attach a Band-Aid. But unlike Band-Aids, this tiny MP3 player will not lose its stickiness as you pull it off for the hundredth time.\nThe Skinny Player features flexible speakers allowing the user to enjoy music conveniently. When it gets dirty, the user can simply clean it using a damp cloth. No batteries either. The Skinny Player's designers say it will be powered by body heat, using a flexible battery charging device that is in contact with skin whenever the player is being used.\nThe design only include an on/off button and flexible speakers, no word yet on arranging the volume. Besides, the memory capacity won't be the best, as it is designed to only store one album.\nThe small size and the ability to stick it onto your skin like a Band-Aid should make the Skinny Player perfect for runners who now depend on their iPod to keep them energized on the running path.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the writer, the Skinny Player will be especially popular among the _ .\n\n<options>:\nA runners\nB drivers\nC students\nD speakers\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
9,439	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 disadvantage you usually find about MP3 players like the iPod is that they are too big. But get ready for the MP3 player in your hand to get much smaller--the size of a Band-Aid .\nIt's called the Skinny Player, and it's being designed by industrial designers Chih-Wei Wang and Shou-His Fu. Unlike the current types of iPod Shuffles and iPod Nanos, the Skinny Player does not need to be fixed onto your clothes or put into your pocket. It could stick to your skin like you would attach a Band-Aid. But unlike Band-Aids, this tiny MP3 player will not lose its stickiness as you pull it off for the hundredth time.\nThe Skinny Player features flexible speakers allowing the user to enjoy music conveniently. When it gets dirty, the user can simply clean it using a damp cloth. No batteries either. The Skinny Player's designers say it will be powered by body heat, using a flexible battery charging device that is in contact with skin whenever the player is being used.\nThe design only include an on/off button and flexible speakers, no word yet on arranging the volume. Besides, the memory capacity won't be the best, as it is designed to only store one album.\nThe small size and the ability to stick it onto your skin like a Band-Aid should make the Skinny Player perfect for runners who now depend on their iPod to keep them energized on the running path.\n\n<question>:\nThe best title for this passage can be _ .\n\n<options>:\nA Ipod--out of date MP3 player\nB Ipod--out of date mobile phone\nC Skinny Player--new type of MP3 player\nD Skinny Player--new type of mobile phone\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
9,440	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>:\nWant to be a happy married couple? Consider having kids.\nA new study found that having children boosts happiness.And the more, literally, the merrier.\nBut unmarried couples shouldn't expect to find greater happiness through child-raising.The study, published in the Oct.14 online edition of the Journal of Happiness Studies, suggests that having children has little or no effect on boosting happiness among couples who aren't hitched .\nThe findings contradict previous research that suggested that having more offspring doesn't lead to greater happiness and might even make people less satisfied with their lives.One theory behind the conclusion is that parents don't receive many rewards in return for the hard work of raising children.\nThe new study, however, notes that parents say children are one of the most important things in their lives, if not the most important.\nThe study found that life satisfaction for married people -- women especially -- goes up the more kids they have.Single, separated and co-habiting people, by contrast, report negative experiences.\n\"One is tempted to advance that children make people rich under the 'right conditions' -- a time in life when people feel that they are ready, or at least willing, to enter parenthood,\" Dr.Luis Angeles, of the University of Glasgow in Scotland, said in a news release from the journal's publisher.\"This time can come at very different moments for different individuals, but a likely signal of its approach may well be the act of marriage.\"\n\n<question>:\nThe best title of this passage should be _ .\n\n<options>:\nA Children Are the Source of Happiness\nB Are You Happy Married Couple?\nC Married with Children Paves Way to Happiness\nD The Right Conditions of Having Children\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
9,441	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>:\nWant to be a happy married couple? Consider having kids.\nA new study found that having children boosts happiness.And the more, literally, the merrier.\nBut unmarried couples shouldn't expect to find greater happiness through child-raising.The study, published in the Oct.14 online edition of the Journal of Happiness Studies, suggests that having children has little or no effect on boosting happiness among couples who aren't hitched .\nThe findings contradict previous research that suggested that having more offspring doesn't lead to greater happiness and might even make people less satisfied with their lives.One theory behind the conclusion is that parents don't receive many rewards in return for the hard work of raising children.\nThe new study, however, notes that parents say children are one of the most important things in their lives, if not the most important.\nThe study found that life satisfaction for married people -- women especially -- goes up the more kids they have.Single, separated and co-habiting people, by contrast, report negative experiences.\n\"One is tempted to advance that children make people rich under the 'right conditions' -- a time in life when people feel that they are ready, or at least willing, to enter parenthood,\" Dr.Luis Angeles, of the University of Glasgow in Scotland, said in a news release from the journal's publisher.\"This time can come at very different moments for different individuals, but a likely signal of its approach may well be the act of marriage.\"\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following can be inferred from the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA The more children women have, the happier they are.\nB The more children the married women have, the more unsatisfied they become.\nC Raising kids can give any person happiness.\nD Without marriage, one woman had better not raise kids.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
9,442	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>:\nDear Editor,\nI have just returned home after studying for a year in Germany. But it seems that my parents don't understand me now. They expect me to be the same person I was before I went abroad, but I'm not! Why can't they let me be myself?\nJimmy\nHi, Jimmy,\nAs far as I know, people who have lived abroad often find that the adjustment to returning home is more difficult than their adjustment to living in a foreign culture. Why? We expect to have some problems when we go to a new place, speak a different language and learn the rules of a different culture ... But home? ... we know that place!\nYour parents expect that the same person who boarded the airplane one year ago will be returning. Especially if they have never been abroad themselves, your parents probably won't understand the changes that living abroad can cause in a person. On the other hand, you may have maintained an ideal mental image of your loved ones while abroad, an image that is broken into pieces when you return.\nRemember you have been living a different lifestyle in your host country, and you have probably become very independent while staying there alone. Now that you're home, you will be expected to conform again to the lifestyle of your family. As a result, you may be upset about your parents' involvement in your life.\nCommunication is the key to overcoming this problem. Tell your parents how you are feeling. Share with them information about cultural re-entry , and ask them to be patient. This does not mean that you have to forget your experience and give up everything you've learned! Learn to find a balance between the old and new, just as you did when first adjusting to your host country's culture.\n\n<question>:\nWhat is Jimmy's main purpose in writing the letter?\n\n<options>:\nA To criticize his parents.\nB To ask for advice about his studies.\nC To complain about his parents.\nD To ask for help.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
9,443	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>:\nDear Editor,\nI have just returned home after studying for a year in Germany. But it seems that my parents don't understand me now. They expect me to be the same person I was before I went abroad, but I'm not! Why can't they let me be myself?\nJimmy\nHi, Jimmy,\nAs far as I know, people who have lived abroad often find that the adjustment to returning home is more difficult than their adjustment to living in a foreign culture. Why? We expect to have some problems when we go to a new place, speak a different language and learn the rules of a different culture ... But home? ... we know that place!\nYour parents expect that the same person who boarded the airplane one year ago will be returning. Especially if they have never been abroad themselves, your parents probably won't understand the changes that living abroad can cause in a person. On the other hand, you may have maintained an ideal mental image of your loved ones while abroad, an image that is broken into pieces when you return.\nRemember you have been living a different lifestyle in your host country, and you have probably become very independent while staying there alone. Now that you're home, you will be expected to conform again to the lifestyle of your family. As a result, you may be upset about your parents' involvement in your life.\nCommunication is the key to overcoming this problem. Tell your parents how you are feeling. Share with them information about cultural re-entry , and ask them to be patient. This does not mean that you have to forget your experience and give up everything you've learned! Learn to find a balance between the old and new, just as you did when first adjusting to your host country's culture.\n\n<question>:\nWhat does the editor think of Jimmy's problem?\n\n<options>:\nA It's unusual.\nB It's normal.\nC It's serious.\nD It's interesting.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
9,444	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>:\nDear Editor,\nI have just returned home after studying for a year in Germany. But it seems that my parents don't understand me now. They expect me to be the same person I was before I went abroad, but I'm not! Why can't they let me be myself?\nJimmy\nHi, Jimmy,\nAs far as I know, people who have lived abroad often find that the adjustment to returning home is more difficult than their adjustment to living in a foreign culture. Why? We expect to have some problems when we go to a new place, speak a different language and learn the rules of a different culture ... But home? ... we know that place!\nYour parents expect that the same person who boarded the airplane one year ago will be returning. Especially if they have never been abroad themselves, your parents probably won't understand the changes that living abroad can cause in a person. On the other hand, you may have maintained an ideal mental image of your loved ones while abroad, an image that is broken into pieces when you return.\nRemember you have been living a different lifestyle in your host country, and you have probably become very independent while staying there alone. Now that you're home, you will be expected to conform again to the lifestyle of your family. As a result, you may be upset about your parents' involvement in your life.\nCommunication is the key to overcoming this problem. Tell your parents how you are feeling. Share with them information about cultural re-entry , and ask them to be patient. This does not mean that you have to forget your experience and give up everything you've learned! Learn to find a balance between the old and new, just as you did when first adjusting to your host country's culture.\n\n<question>:\nThe editor thinks that both Jimmy and his parents _ .\n\n<options>:\nA have changed in the past year\nB have unrealistic expectations of each other\nC need to behave like they did before\nD need to find a balance between the good and bad\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
9,445	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>:\nDear Editor,\nI have just returned home after studying for a year in Germany. But it seems that my parents don't understand me now. They expect me to be the same person I was before I went abroad, but I'm not! Why can't they let me be myself?\nJimmy\nHi, Jimmy,\nAs far as I know, people who have lived abroad often find that the adjustment to returning home is more difficult than their adjustment to living in a foreign culture. Why? We expect to have some problems when we go to a new place, speak a different language and learn the rules of a different culture ... But home? ... we know that place!\nYour parents expect that the same person who boarded the airplane one year ago will be returning. Especially if they have never been abroad themselves, your parents probably won't understand the changes that living abroad can cause in a person. On the other hand, you may have maintained an ideal mental image of your loved ones while abroad, an image that is broken into pieces when you return.\nRemember you have been living a different lifestyle in your host country, and you have probably become very independent while staying there alone. Now that you're home, you will be expected to conform again to the lifestyle of your family. As a result, you may be upset about your parents' involvement in your life.\nCommunication is the key to overcoming this problem. Tell your parents how you are feeling. Share with them information about cultural re-entry , and ask them to be patient. This does not mean that you have to forget your experience and give up everything you've learned! Learn to find a balance between the old and new, just as you did when first adjusting to your host country's culture.\n\n<question>:\nThe author suggests that _ would help solve Jimmy's problem.\n\n<options>:\nA patience and trust\nB patience and politeness\nC better communication between family members\nD a deeper understanding of the host country's culture\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
9,446	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 day while shopping in a small town in southern California, it was my misfortune to be approached by a clerk whose personality conflicted with mine. He seemed most unfriendly and not at all concerned about my intended purchase. I bought nothing, and marched angrily out of the store. My _ toward that clerk increased with each step.\nOn the outside, standing by the road, was a dark-skinned young man in his early twenties. His expressive brown eyes met and held mine, and in the next instant a beautiful, dazzling smile covered his face. I gave way immediately. The magnetic power of that smile dissolved all bitterness within me, and I found the muscles in my own face happily responding.\n\"Beautiful day, isn't it?\" I remarked in passing. Then, I turned back. \"I really owe you a debt of gratitude,\" I said softly. His smile deepened, but he made no attempt to answer. A Mexican woman and two men were standing nearby. The woman stepped forward and eyed me inquiringly. \"Sir, but he doesn't speak English,\" she volunteered. \"You want I should tell him something?\"\nAt that moment I felt transformed. The young man's smile had made a big person of me.\n\"Yes,\" my reply was enthusiastic and sincere, \"tell him I said 'Thank you!' \"\n\"Thank you?\" The woman seeded slightly puzzled. I gave her arm a friendly pat as I turned to leave. \"Just tell him that,\" I insisted. \"He will understand; I am sure!\"\nOh, what a smile can do! Although I have never seen that young man, I shall never forget the lesson he taught me that morning. From that day on, I became smile-conscious, and I practice the art diligently, anywhere and everywhere, with everybody.\n\n<question>:\nThe author left the store angrily because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA his intended purchases were of poor quality.\nB there's nothing he wanted in the shop\nC the clerk didn't speak English\nD the clerk didn't treat him kindly\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
9,447	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 day while shopping in a small town in southern California, it was my misfortune to be approached by a clerk whose personality conflicted with mine. He seemed most unfriendly and not at all concerned about my intended purchase. I bought nothing, and marched angrily out of the store. My _ toward that clerk increased with each step.\nOn the outside, standing by the road, was a dark-skinned young man in his early twenties. His expressive brown eyes met and held mine, and in the next instant a beautiful, dazzling smile covered his face. I gave way immediately. The magnetic power of that smile dissolved all bitterness within me, and I found the muscles in my own face happily responding.\n\"Beautiful day, isn't it?\" I remarked in passing. Then, I turned back. \"I really owe you a debt of gratitude,\" I said softly. His smile deepened, but he made no attempt to answer. A Mexican woman and two men were standing nearby. The woman stepped forward and eyed me inquiringly. \"Sir, but he doesn't speak English,\" she volunteered. \"You want I should tell him something?\"\nAt that moment I felt transformed. The young man's smile had made a big person of me.\n\"Yes,\" my reply was enthusiastic and sincere, \"tell him I said 'Thank you!' \"\n\"Thank you?\" The woman seeded slightly puzzled. I gave her arm a friendly pat as I turned to leave. \"Just tell him that,\" I insisted. \"He will understand; I am sure!\"\nOh, what a smile can do! Although I have never seen that young man, I shall never forget the lesson he taught me that morning. From that day on, I became smile-conscious, and I practice the art diligently, anywhere and everywhere, with everybody.\n\n<question>:\nThe passage tell us that we should _ .\n\n<options>:\nA help people in trouble\nB smile at others\nC practice smiling every day\nD be generous to strangers\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
9,448	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 day while shopping in a small town in southern California, it was my misfortune to be approached by a clerk whose personality conflicted with mine. He seemed most unfriendly and not at all concerned about my intended purchase. I bought nothing, and marched angrily out of the store. My _ toward that clerk increased with each step.\nOn the outside, standing by the road, was a dark-skinned young man in his early twenties. His expressive brown eyes met and held mine, and in the next instant a beautiful, dazzling smile covered his face. I gave way immediately. The magnetic power of that smile dissolved all bitterness within me, and I found the muscles in my own face happily responding.\n\"Beautiful day, isn't it?\" I remarked in passing. Then, I turned back. \"I really owe you a debt of gratitude,\" I said softly. His smile deepened, but he made no attempt to answer. A Mexican woman and two men were standing nearby. The woman stepped forward and eyed me inquiringly. \"Sir, but he doesn't speak English,\" she volunteered. \"You want I should tell him something?\"\nAt that moment I felt transformed. The young man's smile had made a big person of me.\n\"Yes,\" my reply was enthusiastic and sincere, \"tell him I said 'Thank you!' \"\n\"Thank you?\" The woman seeded slightly puzzled. I gave her arm a friendly pat as I turned to leave. \"Just tell him that,\" I insisted. \"He will understand; I am sure!\"\nOh, what a smile can do! Although I have never seen that young man, I shall never forget the lesson he taught me that morning. From that day on, I became smile-conscious, and I practice the art diligently, anywhere and everywhere, with everybody.\n\n<question>:\nThe author asked the woman to say \"Thank you!\" to the young man because the young man _ .\n\n<options>:\nA taught the author a valuable lesson\nB taught the author how to smile\nC had offered help to the author\nD was a friendly employee of the shop\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
9,449	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'm Grace, 13 years old and in seventh grade in Florida. This school year has been normal. However, my family and I spent my sixth-grade year driving all over Europe, seeing amazing places, meeting all kinds of people, and getting closer as a family in the process.\nWhen my family decided to move to Europe, we were excited . But we had a problem. We couldn't find a vehicle that had enough space to work for our five-member family, so my dad decided he'd just made one. No matter where we were , our new home took some getting used to . I had to leave a lot of my stuff behind because so little of it would fit into my tiny new room. We had to be careful to save our water. And we were doing home school, which worked out great.\nNo matter what, I made sure to look out my window every morning , because the view was different every day -- England, then France, Italy,Greece... each special in its own way. In country after country, we touched around and tried to pick up little bits of the local language, but that didn't help us much. Luckily we kept finding people who knew some English. Everywhere we went , we saw the most amazing things. I love reading about places in my textbooks and then getting out of our vehicle to look right at them . I can't pick a favourite spot, because whichever one we were at seemed to be the best at the time.\nAfter our trip ended , we moved to Florida. But it makes me happy that my family had this great year-long experience together. I'm thankful for that.\n\n<question>:\nCompared with the seventh-grade school year, Grace's sixth-grade year was _\n\n<options>:\nA normal\nB painful\nC unusual\nD successful\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
9,450	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'm Grace, 13 years old and in seventh grade in Florida. This school year has been normal. However, my family and I spent my sixth-grade year driving all over Europe, seeing amazing places, meeting all kinds of people, and getting closer as a family in the process.\nWhen my family decided to move to Europe, we were excited . But we had a problem. We couldn't find a vehicle that had enough space to work for our five-member family, so my dad decided he'd just made one. No matter where we were , our new home took some getting used to . I had to leave a lot of my stuff behind because so little of it would fit into my tiny new room. We had to be careful to save our water. And we were doing home school, which worked out great.\nNo matter what, I made sure to look out my window every morning , because the view was different every day -- England, then France, Italy,Greece... each special in its own way. In country after country, we touched around and tried to pick up little bits of the local language, but that didn't help us much. Luckily we kept finding people who knew some English. Everywhere we went , we saw the most amazing things. I love reading about places in my textbooks and then getting out of our vehicle to look right at them . I can't pick a favourite spot, because whichever one we were at seemed to be the best at the time.\nAfter our trip ended , we moved to Florida. But it makes me happy that my family had this great year-long experience together. I'm thankful for that.\n\n<question>:\nHow did Grace and her family travel in Europe?\n\n<options>:\nA By car\nB By taxi\nC By bike\nD By plane\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
9,451	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'm Grace, 13 years old and in seventh grade in Florida. This school year has been normal. However, my family and I spent my sixth-grade year driving all over Europe, seeing amazing places, meeting all kinds of people, and getting closer as a family in the process.\nWhen my family decided to move to Europe, we were excited . But we had a problem. We couldn't find a vehicle that had enough space to work for our five-member family, so my dad decided he'd just made one. No matter where we were , our new home took some getting used to . I had to leave a lot of my stuff behind because so little of it would fit into my tiny new room. We had to be careful to save our water. And we were doing home school, which worked out great.\nNo matter what, I made sure to look out my window every morning , because the view was different every day -- England, then France, Italy,Greece... each special in its own way. In country after country, we touched around and tried to pick up little bits of the local language, but that didn't help us much. Luckily we kept finding people who knew some English. Everywhere we went , we saw the most amazing things. I love reading about places in my textbooks and then getting out of our vehicle to look right at them . I can't pick a favourite spot, because whichever one we were at seemed to be the best at the time.\nAfter our trip ended , we moved to Florida. But it makes me happy that my family had this great year-long experience together. I'm thankful for that.\n\n<question>:\nGrace had to throw away many of her things because _\n\n<options>:\nA her parents didn't allow her to keep them\nB there was not enough room to keep them\nC she had other similar things\nD they were out of style\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
9,452	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'm Grace, 13 years old and in seventh grade in Florida. This school year has been normal. However, my family and I spent my sixth-grade year driving all over Europe, seeing amazing places, meeting all kinds of people, and getting closer as a family in the process.\nWhen my family decided to move to Europe, we were excited . But we had a problem. We couldn't find a vehicle that had enough space to work for our five-member family, so my dad decided he'd just made one. No matter where we were , our new home took some getting used to . I had to leave a lot of my stuff behind because so little of it would fit into my tiny new room. We had to be careful to save our water. And we were doing home school, which worked out great.\nNo matter what, I made sure to look out my window every morning , because the view was different every day -- England, then France, Italy,Greece... each special in its own way. In country after country, we touched around and tried to pick up little bits of the local language, but that didn't help us much. Luckily we kept finding people who knew some English. Everywhere we went , we saw the most amazing things. I love reading about places in my textbooks and then getting out of our vehicle to look right at them . I can't pick a favourite spot, because whichever one we were at seemed to be the best at the time.\nAfter our trip ended , we moved to Florida. But it makes me happy that my family had this great year-long experience together. I'm thankful for that.\n\n<question>:\nWhich one of the following phrases can best describe the whole passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Getting along with my family\nB Looking out of my window\nC My new moving home\nD My life on the road\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
9,453	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 Mi, a lovely and confident 17-year-old student, is the first Chinese high school student to appear on the cover of the popular young adults' fashion magazine Seventeen.\n \"You is IN,\" said Wang LiHua, Editor-in-Chief of Seventeen. \"She is active and mature because of her knowledge on everything from academic studies, to books on art, to movies. We found she's the very style we're looking for to represent young people's attitudes.\"\n You also impressed Wang with her fluent English when they first met last year. As the hostess of an English broadcasting programme at the High School Attached to Renmin University, You is always praised for speaking English almost like a native speaker. \"I've built up my English by watching thousands of English DVDs since I was 10,\" she explained.\n But for You, watching isn't enough. Last year, while in Senior 1, she met a talented boy who showed self-made DV movies at the English Corner in her school.\n \"I thought it was so cool and I knew that I should start making my own films,\" she said. So she wrote a campus story, persuaded schoolmates to star in it and then began shooting a 30-minute DV movie, all in English. \"I played one of the leading roles, actually I was everything in my film. I worked on it every single day during the SARS holidays,\" she recalled. The movie finally became a big hit on campus, earning You a strong reputation as a DV movie director.\n But this is not the only field she wants to master. Despite being a science student, You likes art, literature and fashion design very much.\n \"There are people who can be artists, there are people who edit books, and there are people who become film producers. But I just hope to mix all the things up!\" she said. \"There is an old saying I believe: Chance favours only the prepared mind.\"\n\n<question>:\nYou Mi was chosen to be a cover of Seventeen, mainly because she _ .\n\n<options>:\nA is beautiful\nB is lovely and full of confidence\nC is active and mature\nD has rich knowledge\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
9,454	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 Mi, a lovely and confident 17-year-old student, is the first Chinese high school student to appear on the cover of the popular young adults' fashion magazine Seventeen.\n \"You is IN,\" said Wang LiHua, Editor-in-Chief of Seventeen. \"She is active and mature because of her knowledge on everything from academic studies, to books on art, to movies. We found she's the very style we're looking for to represent young people's attitudes.\"\n You also impressed Wang with her fluent English when they first met last year. As the hostess of an English broadcasting programme at the High School Attached to Renmin University, You is always praised for speaking English almost like a native speaker. \"I've built up my English by watching thousands of English DVDs since I was 10,\" she explained.\n But for You, watching isn't enough. Last year, while in Senior 1, she met a talented boy who showed self-made DV movies at the English Corner in her school.\n \"I thought it was so cool and I knew that I should start making my own films,\" she said. So she wrote a campus story, persuaded schoolmates to star in it and then began shooting a 30-minute DV movie, all in English. \"I played one of the leading roles, actually I was everything in my film. I worked on it every single day during the SARS holidays,\" she recalled. The movie finally became a big hit on campus, earning You a strong reputation as a DV movie director.\n But this is not the only field she wants to master. Despite being a science student, You likes art, literature and fashion design very much.\n \"There are people who can be artists, there are people who edit books, and there are people who become film producers. But I just hope to mix all the things up!\" she said. \"There is an old saying I believe: Chance favours only the prepared mind.\"\n\n<question>:\nYou Mi's fluent English is based on _ .\n\n<options>:\nA her chance to host an English broadcasting programme\nB the influence of her parents\nC her deep interest in it\nD her making DV movie\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
9,455	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 Mi, a lovely and confident 17-year-old student, is the first Chinese high school student to appear on the cover of the popular young adults' fashion magazine Seventeen.\n \"You is IN,\" said Wang LiHua, Editor-in-Chief of Seventeen. \"She is active and mature because of her knowledge on everything from academic studies, to books on art, to movies. We found she's the very style we're looking for to represent young people's attitudes.\"\n You also impressed Wang with her fluent English when they first met last year. As the hostess of an English broadcasting programme at the High School Attached to Renmin University, You is always praised for speaking English almost like a native speaker. \"I've built up my English by watching thousands of English DVDs since I was 10,\" she explained.\n But for You, watching isn't enough. Last year, while in Senior 1, she met a talented boy who showed self-made DV movies at the English Corner in her school.\n \"I thought it was so cool and I knew that I should start making my own films,\" she said. So she wrote a campus story, persuaded schoolmates to star in it and then began shooting a 30-minute DV movie, all in English. \"I played one of the leading roles, actually I was everything in my film. I worked on it every single day during the SARS holidays,\" she recalled. The movie finally became a big hit on campus, earning You a strong reputation as a DV movie director.\n But this is not the only field she wants to master. Despite being a science student, You likes art, literature and fashion design very much.\n \"There are people who can be artists, there are people who edit books, and there are people who become film producers. But I just hope to mix all the things up!\" she said. \"There is an old saying I believe: Chance favours only the prepared mind.\"\n\n<question>:\nThe author mentioned a talented boy to show _ .\n\n<options>:\nA the great influence he had on You Mi\nB he was admired by his schoolmates\nC the young can do things as well as the adults do\nD self-made DV movies are popular at school\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
9,456	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 Mi, a lovely and confident 17-year-old student, is the first Chinese high school student to appear on the cover of the popular young adults' fashion magazine Seventeen.\n \"You is IN,\" said Wang LiHua, Editor-in-Chief of Seventeen. \"She is active and mature because of her knowledge on everything from academic studies, to books on art, to movies. We found she's the very style we're looking for to represent young people's attitudes.\"\n You also impressed Wang with her fluent English when they first met last year. As the hostess of an English broadcasting programme at the High School Attached to Renmin University, You is always praised for speaking English almost like a native speaker. \"I've built up my English by watching thousands of English DVDs since I was 10,\" she explained.\n But for You, watching isn't enough. Last year, while in Senior 1, she met a talented boy who showed self-made DV movies at the English Corner in her school.\n \"I thought it was so cool and I knew that I should start making my own films,\" she said. So she wrote a campus story, persuaded schoolmates to star in it and then began shooting a 30-minute DV movie, all in English. \"I played one of the leading roles, actually I was everything in my film. I worked on it every single day during the SARS holidays,\" she recalled. The movie finally became a big hit on campus, earning You a strong reputation as a DV movie director.\n But this is not the only field she wants to master. Despite being a science student, You likes art, literature and fashion design very much.\n \"There are people who can be artists, there are people who edit books, and there are people who become film producers. But I just hope to mix all the things up!\" she said. \"There is an old saying I believe: Chance favours only the prepared mind.\"\n\n<question>:\nIn the 30-minute DV movie, You Mi didn't act as a(n) _ .\n\n<options>:\nA director\nB musician\nC actress\nD producer\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
9,457	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 Mi, a lovely and confident 17-year-old student, is the first Chinese high school student to appear on the cover of the popular young adults' fashion magazine Seventeen.\n \"You is IN,\" said Wang LiHua, Editor-in-Chief of Seventeen. \"She is active and mature because of her knowledge on everything from academic studies, to books on art, to movies. We found she's the very style we're looking for to represent young people's attitudes.\"\n You also impressed Wang with her fluent English when they first met last year. As the hostess of an English broadcasting programme at the High School Attached to Renmin University, You is always praised for speaking English almost like a native speaker. \"I've built up my English by watching thousands of English DVDs since I was 10,\" she explained.\n But for You, watching isn't enough. Last year, while in Senior 1, she met a talented boy who showed self-made DV movies at the English Corner in her school.\n \"I thought it was so cool and I knew that I should start making my own films,\" she said. So she wrote a campus story, persuaded schoolmates to star in it and then began shooting a 30-minute DV movie, all in English. \"I played one of the leading roles, actually I was everything in my film. I worked on it every single day during the SARS holidays,\" she recalled. The movie finally became a big hit on campus, earning You a strong reputation as a DV movie director.\n But this is not the only field she wants to master. Despite being a science student, You likes art, literature and fashion design very much.\n \"There are people who can be artists, there are people who edit books, and there are people who become film producers. But I just hope to mix all the things up!\" she said. \"There is an old saying I believe: Chance favours only the prepared mind.\"\n\n<question>:\nWe can learn from the passage that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA You Mi hopes to be a mixed talent\nB the success of a 30-minute DV movie shocked You Mi\nC You Mi dreams of becoming a scientist\nD the outbreak of SARS delayed You Mi's studies\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
9,458	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 2006, the UK government started to allow universities in England and Wales to charge British students tuition fees. More than 80 percent of students in England and Wales now take out a student loan in order to go to university. They use the loan to pay for tuition fees, books and living expenses. Although the interest on student loans is quite low, it begins as soon as the student receives the loan. The average student in England and Wales now graduates from university with debts of around PS12,000. Students of medicine usually have debts of more than PS20,000. That is a lot of money. It means graduates cannot afford to buy a house for many years. They even struggle to pay rent on a flat, because they have to start paying back the student loan after graduating. If you start to earn over PS15,000 a year, the government takes repayments directly from your monthly salary. Is it any surprise, therefore, that the average British person does not leave their parents' home until they are 30 years old?\nYou might think that a British person with a degree will find it easy to get a well-paid job. However, most people in white-collar jobs seem to have a degree these days, so there is a lot of competition. Also, British companies tend to value work experience over a piece of paper. Like everyone else, graduates usually have to start at the bottom and work their way up. That can be very frustrating for them, since they are often over-qualified for the work they are doing. While at university, they have dreams of getting an exciting, challenging job. Therefore, life after university ends up being quite disappointing for a lot of graduates.\nAll of the above is beginning to make British people question whether a university degree is really worth the money.\n\n<question>:\nWhat's the best title of this passage?\n\n<options>:\nA What's a University Education worth in the UK?\nB There is a lot of competition in the UK\nC There won't be any University Place left for British students\nD It doesn't cost students more and more to attend university\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
9,459	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 2006, the UK government started to allow universities in England and Wales to charge British students tuition fees. More than 80 percent of students in England and Wales now take out a student loan in order to go to university. They use the loan to pay for tuition fees, books and living expenses. Although the interest on student loans is quite low, it begins as soon as the student receives the loan. The average student in England and Wales now graduates from university with debts of around PS12,000. Students of medicine usually have debts of more than PS20,000. That is a lot of money. It means graduates cannot afford to buy a house for many years. They even struggle to pay rent on a flat, because they have to start paying back the student loan after graduating. If you start to earn over PS15,000 a year, the government takes repayments directly from your monthly salary. Is it any surprise, therefore, that the average British person does not leave their parents' home until they are 30 years old?\nYou might think that a British person with a degree will find it easy to get a well-paid job. However, most people in white-collar jobs seem to have a degree these days, so there is a lot of competition. Also, British companies tend to value work experience over a piece of paper. Like everyone else, graduates usually have to start at the bottom and work their way up. That can be very frustrating for them, since they are often over-qualified for the work they are doing. While at university, they have dreams of getting an exciting, challenging job. Therefore, life after university ends up being quite disappointing for a lot of graduates.\nAll of the above is beginning to make British people question whether a university degree is really worth the money.\n\n<question>:\nWhat's the following is true?\n\n<options>:\nA University Education is really worth the money in England\nB University Education is worth all over the world except in England\nC British education is becoming more expensive for a majority of British students\nD British students don't like to go to university\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
9,460	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 2006, the UK government started to allow universities in England and Wales to charge British students tuition fees. More than 80 percent of students in England and Wales now take out a student loan in order to go to university. They use the loan to pay for tuition fees, books and living expenses. Although the interest on student loans is quite low, it begins as soon as the student receives the loan. The average student in England and Wales now graduates from university with debts of around PS12,000. Students of medicine usually have debts of more than PS20,000. That is a lot of money. It means graduates cannot afford to buy a house for many years. They even struggle to pay rent on a flat, because they have to start paying back the student loan after graduating. If you start to earn over PS15,000 a year, the government takes repayments directly from your monthly salary. Is it any surprise, therefore, that the average British person does not leave their parents' home until they are 30 years old?\nYou might think that a British person with a degree will find it easy to get a well-paid job. However, most people in white-collar jobs seem to have a degree these days, so there is a lot of competition. Also, British companies tend to value work experience over a piece of paper. Like everyone else, graduates usually have to start at the bottom and work their way up. That can be very frustrating for them, since they are often over-qualified for the work they are doing. While at university, they have dreams of getting an exciting, challenging job. Therefore, life after university ends up being quite disappointing for a lot of graduates.\nAll of the above is beginning to make British people question whether a university degree is really worth the money.\n\n<question>:\nWe can infer from the passage _\n\n<options>:\nA The average British person didn't leave their parents' home until they are\n35 years old\nB Having a degree doesn't get aBritish person a good job\nC Students are graduating without larger and larger debts.\nD things are easier for students from other countries coming to study\nin the UK without money\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
9,461	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>:\nAllen : I've never been a big fan of the bears , especially the vacation show . On my last trip to Disneyland (1999) we passed it by , because we didn't want to spend the time on something we didn't really enjoy. If we'd known it would be closed by our next visit , I'm sure we would have watched it one more time . I was just making the point that it wasn't until Disney announced the closing that this feeling suddenly sprang up for the Country Bear show at Disneyland .\nBut I think the idea of keeping some attractions open forever regardless of the number of visitors it gets is a mistake . We all have great memories of the Bears , but clearly very few kids today (or I should say families today ) are making those same memories from this show . That may be a sad fact , but it's a fact . For whatever reason , the show doesn't pull in the numbers . Isn't it right to use the Country Bear space to bring in a more popular attraction so that more kids today can make those magic memories of an attraction THEY like ? Otherwise aren't we just telling kids today that they \"have to\" make great memories of the Bears , when it's obvious that the kids themselves are not enjoying the Bears like we did ?\nRoger : I am very disappointed that they have decided to retire the Country Bear Playhouse . I remember going to the show as a child , and still enjoyed it as a teenager ,\nand now young adult . It is true that there aren't a lot of shows left at DL and with this one closing even less . Being at DL does require a lot of walking , and it is nice to have a few attractions that are a place to sit and enjoy a good show . I understand that DL has to develop , but there has to be some history to the Disneyland that Walt Disney first designed . There should be some parts of DL that just never go away , and this is one of them . By the time I have children it looks like there won't be any attractions that I can say I went to as a child at the rate they are going .\nNow the Bears are leaving . What I want to say is: stop trying to compete with everyone ! DL is the best , because of attractions like the Country Bears . If DL insists on destroying all of its magic to make way for the latest , well , then it might as well be just another theme park .\n\n<question>:\nWhat news might get people talking about the problem of the Country Bears ?\n\n<options>:\nA The Country Bear Playhouse will be closed .\nB There will be a new attraction for our guests at Disneyland\nC The number of visitors to the Country Bear Playhouse is falling .\nD The Bears will retire because of old age and can't give shows any more .\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
9,462	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>:\nAllen : I've never been a big fan of the bears , especially the vacation show . On my last trip to Disneyland (1999) we passed it by , because we didn't want to spend the time on something we didn't really enjoy. If we'd known it would be closed by our next visit , I'm sure we would have watched it one more time . I was just making the point that it wasn't until Disney announced the closing that this feeling suddenly sprang up for the Country Bear show at Disneyland .\nBut I think the idea of keeping some attractions open forever regardless of the number of visitors it gets is a mistake . We all have great memories of the Bears , but clearly very few kids today (or I should say families today ) are making those same memories from this show . That may be a sad fact , but it's a fact . For whatever reason , the show doesn't pull in the numbers . Isn't it right to use the Country Bear space to bring in a more popular attraction so that more kids today can make those magic memories of an attraction THEY like ? Otherwise aren't we just telling kids today that they \"have to\" make great memories of the Bears , when it's obvious that the kids themselves are not enjoying the Bears like we did ?\nRoger : I am very disappointed that they have decided to retire the Country Bear Playhouse . I remember going to the show as a child , and still enjoyed it as a teenager ,\nand now young adult . It is true that there aren't a lot of shows left at DL and with this one closing even less . Being at DL does require a lot of walking , and it is nice to have a few attractions that are a place to sit and enjoy a good show . I understand that DL has to develop , but there has to be some history to the Disneyland that Walt Disney first designed . There should be some parts of DL that just never go away , and this is one of them . By the time I have children it looks like there won't be any attractions that I can say I went to as a child at the rate they are going .\nNow the Bears are leaving . What I want to say is: stop trying to compete with everyone ! DL is the best , because of attractions like the Country Bears . If DL insists on destroying all of its magic to make way for the latest , well , then it might as well be just another theme park .\n\n<question>:\nAllen spoke mainly to get his point across that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA the Bears will be missed\nB we should tell kids today that they \"have to\" make great memories of the Bears\nC the longtime attraction ought to make way for a future attraction\nD people never care about what they have until all is lost\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
9,463	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>:\nAllen : I've never been a big fan of the bears , especially the vacation show . On my last trip to Disneyland (1999) we passed it by , because we didn't want to spend the time on something we didn't really enjoy. If we'd known it would be closed by our next visit , I'm sure we would have watched it one more time . I was just making the point that it wasn't until Disney announced the closing that this feeling suddenly sprang up for the Country Bear show at Disneyland .\nBut I think the idea of keeping some attractions open forever regardless of the number of visitors it gets is a mistake . We all have great memories of the Bears , but clearly very few kids today (or I should say families today ) are making those same memories from this show . That may be a sad fact , but it's a fact . For whatever reason , the show doesn't pull in the numbers . Isn't it right to use the Country Bear space to bring in a more popular attraction so that more kids today can make those magic memories of an attraction THEY like ? Otherwise aren't we just telling kids today that they \"have to\" make great memories of the Bears , when it's obvious that the kids themselves are not enjoying the Bears like we did ?\nRoger : I am very disappointed that they have decided to retire the Country Bear Playhouse . I remember going to the show as a child , and still enjoyed it as a teenager ,\nand now young adult . It is true that there aren't a lot of shows left at DL and with this one closing even less . Being at DL does require a lot of walking , and it is nice to have a few attractions that are a place to sit and enjoy a good show . I understand that DL has to develop , but there has to be some history to the Disneyland that Walt Disney first designed . There should be some parts of DL that just never go away , and this is one of them . By the time I have children it looks like there won't be any attractions that I can say I went to as a child at the rate they are going .\nNow the Bears are leaving . What I want to say is: stop trying to compete with everyone ! DL is the best , because of attractions like the Country Bears . If DL insists on destroying all of its magic to make way for the latest , well , then it might as well be just another theme park .\n\n<question>:\nWhich is the best choice to complete Roger's idea : \"The Country Bears have been a part of Disneyland for nearly 30 years , _ .\"\n\n<options>:\nA and I feel it is time to give our bears a good rest\nB but anyway , the attraction has lost interest\nC but I know that Disneyland will always be changing , and I accept that\nD and I am sad that the Bears will be leaving\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
9,464	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>:\nAllen : I've never been a big fan of the bears , especially the vacation show . On my last trip to Disneyland (1999) we passed it by , because we didn't want to spend the time on something we didn't really enjoy. If we'd known it would be closed by our next visit , I'm sure we would have watched it one more time . I was just making the point that it wasn't until Disney announced the closing that this feeling suddenly sprang up for the Country Bear show at Disneyland .\nBut I think the idea of keeping some attractions open forever regardless of the number of visitors it gets is a mistake . We all have great memories of the Bears , but clearly very few kids today (or I should say families today ) are making those same memories from this show . That may be a sad fact , but it's a fact . For whatever reason , the show doesn't pull in the numbers . Isn't it right to use the Country Bear space to bring in a more popular attraction so that more kids today can make those magic memories of an attraction THEY like ? Otherwise aren't we just telling kids today that they \"have to\" make great memories of the Bears , when it's obvious that the kids themselves are not enjoying the Bears like we did ?\nRoger : I am very disappointed that they have decided to retire the Country Bear Playhouse . I remember going to the show as a child , and still enjoyed it as a teenager ,\nand now young adult . It is true that there aren't a lot of shows left at DL and with this one closing even less . Being at DL does require a lot of walking , and it is nice to have a few attractions that are a place to sit and enjoy a good show . I understand that DL has to develop , but there has to be some history to the Disneyland that Walt Disney first designed . There should be some parts of DL that just never go away , and this is one of them . By the time I have children it looks like there won't be any attractions that I can say I went to as a child at the rate they are going .\nNow the Bears are leaving . What I want to say is: stop trying to compete with everyone ! DL is the best , because of attractions like the Country Bears . If DL insists on destroying all of its magic to make way for the latest , well , then it might as well be just another theme park .\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is not in the same group as the other three ?\n\n<options>:\nA an attraction\nB a theme park\nC the Bears\nD the latest magic\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
9,465	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>:\nAllen : I've never been a big fan of the bears , especially the vacation show . On my last trip to Disneyland (1999) we passed it by , because we didn't want to spend the time on something we didn't really enjoy. If we'd known it would be closed by our next visit , I'm sure we would have watched it one more time . I was just making the point that it wasn't until Disney announced the closing that this feeling suddenly sprang up for the Country Bear show at Disneyland .\nBut I think the idea of keeping some attractions open forever regardless of the number of visitors it gets is a mistake . We all have great memories of the Bears , but clearly very few kids today (or I should say families today ) are making those same memories from this show . That may be a sad fact , but it's a fact . For whatever reason , the show doesn't pull in the numbers . Isn't it right to use the Country Bear space to bring in a more popular attraction so that more kids today can make those magic memories of an attraction THEY like ? Otherwise aren't we just telling kids today that they \"have to\" make great memories of the Bears , when it's obvious that the kids themselves are not enjoying the Bears like we did ?\nRoger : I am very disappointed that they have decided to retire the Country Bear Playhouse . I remember going to the show as a child , and still enjoyed it as a teenager ,\nand now young adult . It is true that there aren't a lot of shows left at DL and with this one closing even less . Being at DL does require a lot of walking , and it is nice to have a few attractions that are a place to sit and enjoy a good show . I understand that DL has to develop , but there has to be some history to the Disneyland that Walt Disney first designed . There should be some parts of DL that just never go away , and this is one of them . By the time I have children it looks like there won't be any attractions that I can say I went to as a child at the rate they are going .\nNow the Bears are leaving . What I want to say is: stop trying to compete with everyone ! DL is the best , because of attractions like the Country Bears . If DL insists on destroying all of its magic to make way for the latest , well , then it might as well be just another theme park .\n\n<question>:\nWhere can this passage be found ?\n\n<options>:\nA In a Web discussion zone .\nB In a suggestion book .\nC In a report on the popularity of the Country Bears .\nD In high school students' compositions\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
9,466	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>:\nWhat do those countries have in common? People are killing each other or drive others out of their homes. Why is this happening? Very simple, in each of these, one group of people believes another group is different from them and dangerous to them. It has been thus through history. How different are humans from each other?\nWe come in different colors: red, black, white, yellow and brown; we have a variety of political systems, social systems, religious views or none at all; We are different in mind, have different educational systems, different economic classes. We speak different languages, and have different customs and dresses.\nIf we were to break each of these further, we would have quite a long list of qualities and characteristics that make humans appears to be different from each other. I say they appear to be different, because most of what have been listed stand for what we see or hear, not what is true of human. Man is man everywhere. It is only where he lives, when he lives there, with whom he lives there, and al the others that have effect on how he lives, that is, what he believes, what he wears, his customs, his language and so on. These are man-made facts that each group develops over tome, living together, facing the same problems, needing and desiring the same things. They are his culture. The truth is that we are much more same than different. If you wear one type of clothing and I wear another, we both wear some kind of clothing. Our culture demands it. If you speak one language and I another, we both speak so that others will understand us; we must communicate with each other. Nothing is gained by giving too many differences, but much is lost. If we understood our differences as the ones of culture, then we could make our world more peaceful.\nDifferences does not mean better or worse, right or wrong. It means only that differences have been made by society. Differences produce variety of thoughts, work out human problems peacefully.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following is the best tile for this passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Differences.\nB Humans\nC Cultures.\nD Customs.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
9,467	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>:\nWhat do those countries have in common? People are killing each other or drive others out of their homes. Why is this happening? Very simple, in each of these, one group of people believes another group is different from them and dangerous to them. It has been thus through history. How different are humans from each other?\nWe come in different colors: red, black, white, yellow and brown; we have a variety of political systems, social systems, religious views or none at all; We are different in mind, have different educational systems, different economic classes. We speak different languages, and have different customs and dresses.\nIf we were to break each of these further, we would have quite a long list of qualities and characteristics that make humans appears to be different from each other. I say they appear to be different, because most of what have been listed stand for what we see or hear, not what is true of human. Man is man everywhere. It is only where he lives, when he lives there, with whom he lives there, and al the others that have effect on how he lives, that is, what he believes, what he wears, his customs, his language and so on. These are man-made facts that each group develops over tome, living together, facing the same problems, needing and desiring the same things. They are his culture. The truth is that we are much more same than different. If you wear one type of clothing and I wear another, we both wear some kind of clothing. Our culture demands it. If you speak one language and I another, we both speak so that others will understand us; we must communicate with each other. Nothing is gained by giving too many differences, but much is lost. If we understood our differences as the ones of culture, then we could make our world more peaceful.\nDifferences does not mean better or worse, right or wrong. It means only that differences have been made by society. Differences produce variety of thoughts, work out human problems peacefully.\n\n<question>:\nPeople in those countries fight each other because _\n\n<options>:\nA They have different colors.\nB They have different customs and dresses.\nC They have different education systems.\nD They think that others are different and harmful.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
9,468	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>:\nWhat do those countries have in common? People are killing each other or drive others out of their homes. Why is this happening? Very simple, in each of these, one group of people believes another group is different from them and dangerous to them. It has been thus through history. How different are humans from each other?\nWe come in different colors: red, black, white, yellow and brown; we have a variety of political systems, social systems, religious views or none at all; We are different in mind, have different educational systems, different economic classes. We speak different languages, and have different customs and dresses.\nIf we were to break each of these further, we would have quite a long list of qualities and characteristics that make humans appears to be different from each other. I say they appear to be different, because most of what have been listed stand for what we see or hear, not what is true of human. Man is man everywhere. It is only where he lives, when he lives there, with whom he lives there, and al the others that have effect on how he lives, that is, what he believes, what he wears, his customs, his language and so on. These are man-made facts that each group develops over tome, living together, facing the same problems, needing and desiring the same things. They are his culture. The truth is that we are much more same than different. If you wear one type of clothing and I wear another, we both wear some kind of clothing. Our culture demands it. If you speak one language and I another, we both speak so that others will understand us; we must communicate with each other. Nothing is gained by giving too many differences, but much is lost. If we understood our differences as the ones of culture, then we could make our world more peaceful.\nDifferences does not mean better or worse, right or wrong. It means only that differences have been made by society. Differences produce variety of thoughts, work out human problems peacefully.\n\n<question>:\nIf you pay much attention to differences, _ .\n\n<options>:\nA we will get something.\nB we will produce problem.\nC we will develop further.\nD Nothing will be lost.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
9,469	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>:\nWhat do those countries have in common? People are killing each other or drive others out of their homes. Why is this happening? Very simple, in each of these, one group of people believes another group is different from them and dangerous to them. It has been thus through history. How different are humans from each other?\nWe come in different colors: red, black, white, yellow and brown; we have a variety of political systems, social systems, religious views or none at all; We are different in mind, have different educational systems, different economic classes. We speak different languages, and have different customs and dresses.\nIf we were to break each of these further, we would have quite a long list of qualities and characteristics that make humans appears to be different from each other. I say they appear to be different, because most of what have been listed stand for what we see or hear, not what is true of human. Man is man everywhere. It is only where he lives, when he lives there, with whom he lives there, and al the others that have effect on how he lives, that is, what he believes, what he wears, his customs, his language and so on. These are man-made facts that each group develops over tome, living together, facing the same problems, needing and desiring the same things. They are his culture. The truth is that we are much more same than different. If you wear one type of clothing and I wear another, we both wear some kind of clothing. Our culture demands it. If you speak one language and I another, we both speak so that others will understand us; we must communicate with each other. Nothing is gained by giving too many differences, but much is lost. If we understood our differences as the ones of culture, then we could make our world more peaceful.\nDifferences does not mean better or worse, right or wrong. It means only that differences have been made by society. Differences produce variety of thoughts, work out human problems peacefully.\n\n<question>:\nFrom this passage it can be inferred that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA Our world would be more peaceful if we understand and communicate with each other.\nB People don't know how differences are caused.\nC It is only differences that can solve man's problems.\nD Man is man everywhere but not woman.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
9,470	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 Kingdome in Seattle was destroyed on March 26, 2000. It was taken down to make room for a new stadium. The blast from the falling building caused the earth to shake as if an earthquake had happened \n \n Scientists placed more than 200 earthquake recorders in the earth to measure the movement. They found which parts of the city shook the most. This information helped them know which parts of the city would be damaged in a real earthquake at an early time. \n A real earthquake happened on February 28, 2001 in Seattle. The Nisqually earthquake was 6.8 on the Richter scale(6.8). It damaged the same parts of Seattle that scientists had predicted from the pulling down of the Kingdome. It was a plate quake. It started deep in the earth, 37 miles below the surface on the Juan de Fuca Plate. Sometimes, huge plates under the earth cause earthquakes when the plates move against each other suddenly. \n Scientists have learned that deep earthquakes have very few aftershocks . The Nisqually earthquake had only 4 ones. Another earthquake in California that was close to the surface had over 120 aftershocks. Scientists do not know why the deep earthquakes have fewer aftershocks. \n \n Scientists plan to blast in the ground near Seattle with the purpose of testing the plate. The shockwaves from the blast will jump off the plate and give them an idea of where the plate is and how it is moving. This will give them more information in case another real earthquake hits the area.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage, _ have the most aftershocks\n\n<options>:\nA blast earthquakes\nB earthquakes close to the surface\nC deep earthquakes\nD earthquakes more than 6.8 Richter scale\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
9,471	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 Kingdome in Seattle was destroyed on March 26, 2000. It was taken down to make room for a new stadium. The blast from the falling building caused the earth to shake as if an earthquake had happened \n \n Scientists placed more than 200 earthquake recorders in the earth to measure the movement. They found which parts of the city shook the most. This information helped them know which parts of the city would be damaged in a real earthquake at an early time. \n A real earthquake happened on February 28, 2001 in Seattle. The Nisqually earthquake was 6.8 on the Richter scale(6.8). It damaged the same parts of Seattle that scientists had predicted from the pulling down of the Kingdome. It was a plate quake. It started deep in the earth, 37 miles below the surface on the Juan de Fuca Plate. Sometimes, huge plates under the earth cause earthquakes when the plates move against each other suddenly. \n Scientists have learned that deep earthquakes have very few aftershocks . The Nisqually earthquake had only 4 ones. Another earthquake in California that was close to the surface had over 120 aftershocks. Scientists do not know why the deep earthquakes have fewer aftershocks. \n \n Scientists plan to blast in the ground near Seattle with the purpose of testing the plate. The shockwaves from the blast will jump off the plate and give them an idea of where the plate is and how it is moving. This will give them more information in case another real earthquake hits the area.\n\n<question>:\nWhy were the scientists interested in the pulling down of the Seattle Kingdome?\n\n<options>:\nA They wanted to see which areas near the Kingdome would shake the hardest.\nB They wanted to predict what might happen in a real earthquake.\nC They wanted to measure the movement of the Earth with earthquake recorders.\nD All of the above.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
9,472	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 Kingdome in Seattle was destroyed on March 26, 2000. It was taken down to make room for a new stadium. The blast from the falling building caused the earth to shake as if an earthquake had happened \n \n Scientists placed more than 200 earthquake recorders in the earth to measure the movement. They found which parts of the city shook the most. This information helped them know which parts of the city would be damaged in a real earthquake at an early time. \n A real earthquake happened on February 28, 2001 in Seattle. The Nisqually earthquake was 6.8 on the Richter scale(6.8). It damaged the same parts of Seattle that scientists had predicted from the pulling down of the Kingdome. It was a plate quake. It started deep in the earth, 37 miles below the surface on the Juan de Fuca Plate. Sometimes, huge plates under the earth cause earthquakes when the plates move against each other suddenly. \n Scientists have learned that deep earthquakes have very few aftershocks . The Nisqually earthquake had only 4 ones. Another earthquake in California that was close to the surface had over 120 aftershocks. Scientists do not know why the deep earthquakes have fewer aftershocks. \n \n Scientists plan to blast in the ground near Seattle with the purpose of testing the plate. The shockwaves from the blast will jump off the plate and give them an idea of where the plate is and how it is moving. This will give them more information in case another real earthquake hits the area.\n\n<question>:\nWhat will happen after a deep earthquake according to the scientists?\n\n<options>:\nA There will be many aftershocks.\nB There will be very few aftershocks.\nC The Richter scale of the quakes will be a 6.8 or more.\nD There will be little damage.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
9,473	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 Kingdome in Seattle was destroyed on March 26, 2000. It was taken down to make room for a new stadium. The blast from the falling building caused the earth to shake as if an earthquake had happened \n \n Scientists placed more than 200 earthquake recorders in the earth to measure the movement. They found which parts of the city shook the most. This information helped them know which parts of the city would be damaged in a real earthquake at an early time. \n A real earthquake happened on February 28, 2001 in Seattle. The Nisqually earthquake was 6.8 on the Richter scale(6.8). It damaged the same parts of Seattle that scientists had predicted from the pulling down of the Kingdome. It was a plate quake. It started deep in the earth, 37 miles below the surface on the Juan de Fuca Plate. Sometimes, huge plates under the earth cause earthquakes when the plates move against each other suddenly. \n Scientists have learned that deep earthquakes have very few aftershocks . The Nisqually earthquake had only 4 ones. Another earthquake in California that was close to the surface had over 120 aftershocks. Scientists do not know why the deep earthquakes have fewer aftershocks. \n \n Scientists plan to blast in the ground near Seattle with the purpose of testing the plate. The shockwaves from the blast will jump off the plate and give them an idea of where the plate is and how it is moving. This will give them more information in case another real earthquake hits the area.\n\n<question>:\nWhat do scientists hope to learn from the blast above the Juan de Fuca Plate?\n\n<options>:\nA They hope to learn where the plate is and how it is moving.\nB They want to destroy the Kingdome.\nC They want to know which places are likely to have the most damage.\nD They hope to find out how many plates there are in the ground there.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
9,474	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>:\nHelge and Kari Farsund, who live in Oslo, Norway, have been a couple for 50 years. Mr Farsund worrked as an engineer, while his wife was an intensive-care nurse at one point serving with the Red Cross in Rwanda, helping victims of the violent war in that country.Three years ago, a personal tragedy struck, when Mrs Farsund was found to have developed Alzheimer's . 'As the condition became worse, Mr Farsund began looking for a system that could help both of them live as normal a life as possible. He came across the healthcare technology company Abilia, which has come up with just such a network.\nAt the center \\of the system is an iPad-like device. The screen has Skype, which allows carers to regularly check in with patients. It also has a planner for patients or carers to record up-coming events and provides spoken reminders about daily tasks, such as when they need to take medicine.\nSome l,000 people now have the system installed in their homes, and 25 of them, including the Farsunds, are testing the latest version, which combines the screen with wirelessly connected sensors. The motion sensors know if you are in the room or open a door, and send out alarms, for instance, if the stove is left on for more than 15 minutes or a per.son opens a door in the middle of the night. The second is a particular issue in Oslo, where sub-zero winters mean some Alzheimer's patients are freezing to death.\n\"With.this kind of system, it allows people to take care of themselves, which is the most important thing,\" says vice president Oystein Johnsen. For him, any move to improve city life needs to begin with people. \"Smart cities are coming and they need to start with individuals in their own home,\" he says. \"It also saves the govemment money. In Norway it costPS100,000 per year to have someone in a home, while this system costs 15,000. That is a lot of money to save.\"\n\n<question>:\nWhich section of BBC news is most likely to.include this passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Health.\nB Technology.\nC Entertainment.\nD Business.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
9,475	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>:\nWhen Mr. David retired , he bought a small house in a village near the sea. He liked it and hoped to live a quiet life in it. But to his surprise, many visitors came to see his house in summer holidays, for _ was the most interesting building in the village. From morning to night, there were visitors outside the house. They kept looking into the rooms through the windows and many of them even went into the house. He decided to drive the visitors away. So he put a notice on the window. The notice said,\"If you want to satisfy your curiosity ,come in and look around. Price: twenty dollars.\"Mr. David was sure that the visitors would stop coming, but he was wrong. More and more visitors came and Mr. David had to spend every day showing them around his house. \"I came here to retire, not to work as a guide \", he said angrily. In the end, he sold the house and moved away.\n\n<question>:\nMr. David's house was _ that many visitors came to see it.\n\n<options>:\nA so small\nB so quiet\nC so interesting\nD such interesting\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
9,476	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>:\nWhen Mr. David retired , he bought a small house in a village near the sea. He liked it and hoped to live a quiet life in it. But to his surprise, many visitors came to see his house in summer holidays, for _ was the most interesting building in the village. From morning to night, there were visitors outside the house. They kept looking into the rooms through the windows and many of them even went into the house. He decided to drive the visitors away. So he put a notice on the window. The notice said,\"If you want to satisfy your curiosity ,come in and look around. Price: twenty dollars.\"Mr. David was sure that the visitors would stop coming, but he was wrong. More and more visitors came and Mr. David had to spend every day showing them around his house. \"I came here to retire, not to work as a guide \", he said angrily. In the end, he sold the house and moved away.\n\n<question>:\nMr. David put a notice on the window in order _ .\n\n<options>:\nA to drive the visitors away\nB to satisfy the visitors curiosity\nC to let visitors come in and look around\nD to get some money out of the visitors\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
9,477	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>:\nWhen Mr. David retired , he bought a small house in a village near the sea. He liked it and hoped to live a quiet life in it. But to his surprise, many visitors came to see his house in summer holidays, for _ was the most interesting building in the village. From morning to night, there were visitors outside the house. They kept looking into the rooms through the windows and many of them even went into the house. He decided to drive the visitors away. So he put a notice on the window. The notice said,\"If you want to satisfy your curiosity ,come in and look around. Price: twenty dollars.\"Mr. David was sure that the visitors would stop coming, but he was wrong. More and more visitors came and Mr. David had to spend every day showing them around his house. \"I came here to retire, not to work as a guide \", he said angrily. In the end, he sold the house and moved away.\n\n<question>:\nThe notice made the visitors _ .\n\n<options>:\nA more interested in his house\nB lost interest in his house\nC angry at the unfair price\nD feel happy about the price\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
9,478	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>:\nWhen Mr. David retired , he bought a small house in a village near the sea. He liked it and hoped to live a quiet life in it. But to his surprise, many visitors came to see his house in summer holidays, for _ was the most interesting building in the village. From morning to night, there were visitors outside the house. They kept looking into the rooms through the windows and many of them even went into the house. He decided to drive the visitors away. So he put a notice on the window. The notice said,\"If you want to satisfy your curiosity ,come in and look around. Price: twenty dollars.\"Mr. David was sure that the visitors would stop coming, but he was wrong. More and more visitors came and Mr. David had to spend every day showing them around his house. \"I came here to retire, not to work as a guide \", he said angrily. In the end, he sold the house and moved away.\n\n<question>:\nAfter Mr. David put up the notice _ .\n\n<options>:\nA the visitors didn't come any more\nB fewer and fewer visitors came to see his house\nC more and more visitors came for a visit\nD no visitor would pay the money for a visit\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
9,479	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>:\nWhen Mr. David retired , he bought a small house in a village near the sea. He liked it and hoped to live a quiet life in it. But to his surprise, many visitors came to see his house in summer holidays, for _ was the most interesting building in the village. From morning to night, there were visitors outside the house. They kept looking into the rooms through the windows and many of them even went into the house. He decided to drive the visitors away. So he put a notice on the window. The notice said,\"If you want to satisfy your curiosity ,come in and look around. Price: twenty dollars.\"Mr. David was sure that the visitors would stop coming, but he was wrong. More and more visitors came and Mr. David had to spend every day showing them around his house. \"I came here to retire, not to work as a guide \", he said angrily. In the end, he sold the house and moved away.\n\n<question>:\nAt last he had to sell his house and move away because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA he did not like it at all\nB he could not work as a guide\nC he made enough money and wanted to buy a new expensive house\nD he could not live a quiet life in it\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
9,480	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>:\nMore and more scientific experiments prove that physical exercise can reduce the dangers of some illnesses in middle-aged persons.Exercise strengthens the heart muscle,reduces blood pressure and help to prevent muscles from changing into fat.Physical exercise is just as important for children.\nExercise and food affect growing speed in young lab animals.Baby mice start running as soon as they are big enough to use an exercise wheel in their cage.If they get extra food and run a lot,they will grow as much as 1.5 times bigger than normal.\nThe same differences in growing speed might be found between active and inactive children.Physical exercise helps active children grow faster than inactive children.One experiment shows that the brains of the mice that had enough exercise weighed about 3%more than those of the mice that did not exercise The mice that exercised are much quicker to learn doing new exercise than the mice that did not exercise.\nThe results of the experiments suppose the theory that exercise can help babies learn to talk and walk sooner than expected.\nThe good effects of physical exercise are not limited to children and middle-aged people.Exercise continues to be an important part of our lives after we grow old.For example,people over 50 years old begin to lose calcium from their bones,which get weaker and can break easily.Physical exercise,however,helps to strengthen the bones and to prevent them from losing calcium.Of course,old people can take medicines to prevent themselves from suffering from losing calcium.But the medicines they take increase the chance of developing some kind of cancer .So physical exercise is a much safer treatment .\n\n<question>:\nFrom the passage we know that_.\n\n<options>:\nA mice need to eat more and exercise more\nB children need more exercise than other people\nC old people like to take medicine to treat their illnesses\nD middle-aged people are easy to get fat\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
9,481	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>:\nMore and more scientific experiments prove that physical exercise can reduce the dangers of some illnesses in middle-aged persons.Exercise strengthens the heart muscle,reduces blood pressure and help to prevent muscles from changing into fat.Physical exercise is just as important for children.\nExercise and food affect growing speed in young lab animals.Baby mice start running as soon as they are big enough to use an exercise wheel in their cage.If they get extra food and run a lot,they will grow as much as 1.5 times bigger than normal.\nThe same differences in growing speed might be found between active and inactive children.Physical exercise helps active children grow faster than inactive children.One experiment shows that the brains of the mice that had enough exercise weighed about 3%more than those of the mice that did not exercise The mice that exercised are much quicker to learn doing new exercise than the mice that did not exercise.\nThe results of the experiments suppose the theory that exercise can help babies learn to talk and walk sooner than expected.\nThe good effects of physical exercise are not limited to children and middle-aged people.Exercise continues to be an important part of our lives after we grow old.For example,people over 50 years old begin to lose calcium from their bones,which get weaker and can break easily.Physical exercise,however,helps to strengthen the bones and to prevent them from losing calcium.Of course,old people can take medicines to prevent themselves from suffering from losing calcium.But the medicines they take increase the chance of developing some kind of cancer .So physical exercise is a much safer treatment .\n\n<question>:\nActive children_than inactive children.\n\n<options>:\nA enjoy walking more\nB are cleverer and healthier\nC are stronger but more foolish\nD are cleverer but weaker\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
9,482	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>:\nMore and more scientific experiments prove that physical exercise can reduce the dangers of some illnesses in middle-aged persons.Exercise strengthens the heart muscle,reduces blood pressure and help to prevent muscles from changing into fat.Physical exercise is just as important for children.\nExercise and food affect growing speed in young lab animals.Baby mice start running as soon as they are big enough to use an exercise wheel in their cage.If they get extra food and run a lot,they will grow as much as 1.5 times bigger than normal.\nThe same differences in growing speed might be found between active and inactive children.Physical exercise helps active children grow faster than inactive children.One experiment shows that the brains of the mice that had enough exercise weighed about 3%more than those of the mice that did not exercise The mice that exercised are much quicker to learn doing new exercise than the mice that did not exercise.\nThe results of the experiments suppose the theory that exercise can help babies learn to talk and walk sooner than expected.\nThe good effects of physical exercise are not limited to children and middle-aged people.Exercise continues to be an important part of our lives after we grow old.For example,people over 50 years old begin to lose calcium from their bones,which get weaker and can break easily.Physical exercise,however,helps to strengthen the bones and to prevent them from losing calcium.Of course,old people can take medicines to prevent themselves from suffering from losing calcium.But the medicines they take increase the chance of developing some kind of cancer .So physical exercise is a much safer treatment .\n\n<question>:\nWhy are the bones of old people easy to break according to the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Because they are easy to become ill.\nB Because they eat less than other people.\nC Because they have less exercise than other people.\nD there is less calcium in their bones than in those of other people.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
9,483	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>:\nMore and more scientific experiments prove that physical exercise can reduce the dangers of some illnesses in middle-aged persons.Exercise strengthens the heart muscle,reduces blood pressure and help to prevent muscles from changing into fat.Physical exercise is just as important for children.\nExercise and food affect growing speed in young lab animals.Baby mice start running as soon as they are big enough to use an exercise wheel in their cage.If they get extra food and run a lot,they will grow as much as 1.5 times bigger than normal.\nThe same differences in growing speed might be found between active and inactive children.Physical exercise helps active children grow faster than inactive children.One experiment shows that the brains of the mice that had enough exercise weighed about 3%more than those of the mice that did not exercise The mice that exercised are much quicker to learn doing new exercise than the mice that did not exercise.\nThe results of the experiments suppose the theory that exercise can help babies learn to talk and walk sooner than expected.\nThe good effects of physical exercise are not limited to children and middle-aged people.Exercise continues to be an important part of our lives after we grow old.For example,people over 50 years old begin to lose calcium from their bones,which get weaker and can break easily.Physical exercise,however,helps to strengthen the bones and to prevent them from losing calcium.Of course,old people can take medicines to prevent themselves from suffering from losing calcium.But the medicines they take increase the chance of developing some kind of cancer .So physical exercise is a much safer treatment .\n\n<question>:\nThe passage tells people that_.\n\n<options>:\nA only middle-aged persons can benefit from physical exercise\nB physical exercise can do good to both the middle-aged and children\nC people of different ages can all benefit from physical exercise\nD physical exercise is the safest treatment for losing calcium\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
9,484	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>:\nTour Inside a Volcano in Iceland\nOperation dates: From June 15th -July 31st \nDeparture times: 8:00 AM / 10:00 AM /12:00 PM / 14:00 PM.\nDuration: 5-6 hours (up to 1 hour inside the volcano)\nFitness level needed: Average. No knowledge of hiking or climbing is needed.\nDistance Walked: About 2.5 km (1.7 miles) each way.\nAge limit: 12 years\nIncluded:\nPick-up at your hotel in Reykjavik\nAll safety equipment\nSoup, coffee/tea and perhaps some sweets as well \n Transfer back to Reykjavik\nBring with you:\nGood shoes. Sneakers will work, but we don't recommend them.\nWater. The walk over the lava field is a good workout!\nOutdoor clothing. Dress according to weather for the walk. A warm sweater or a jacket would be useful.\nAbout the tour:\nThis volcano tour takes you inside a volcano, through the top crater and down to the bottom of its magma chamber .\nThe Thrihnukagigur volcano has not erupted for 4,000 years and shows no signs of coming to life again anytime soon. Hence, you are safe!\nYou depart from Reykjavik and drive to the area of Blafjoll mountains (About 30 minutes' drive). From there, an easy 35- to 40-minute walk awaits you, in order to get to the volcano.\nUsing a system normally used to carry window cleaners outside skyscrapers, you will go down 120 metres in an open elevator, a basket lift that is supported by cable wires.\nThe group is split into smaller parties of four to five persons. The trip takes about 10 minutes and the first ones to go down will be the first ones to go up.\nAfter exploring the volcano on the inside, you will walk back over the lava field where the coach awaits and transfers you back to Reykjavik.\n\n<question>:\nHow long does it take to get to the volcano from Reykjavik?\n\n<options>:\nA About thirty minutes.\nB More than one hour.\nC Nearly two hours.\nD Just thirty-five or forty minutes\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
9,485	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>:\nTour Inside a Volcano in Iceland\nOperation dates: From June 15th -July 31st \nDeparture times: 8:00 AM / 10:00 AM /12:00 PM / 14:00 PM.\nDuration: 5-6 hours (up to 1 hour inside the volcano)\nFitness level needed: Average. No knowledge of hiking or climbing is needed.\nDistance Walked: About 2.5 km (1.7 miles) each way.\nAge limit: 12 years\nIncluded:\nPick-up at your hotel in Reykjavik\nAll safety equipment\nSoup, coffee/tea and perhaps some sweets as well \n Transfer back to Reykjavik\nBring with you:\nGood shoes. Sneakers will work, but we don't recommend them.\nWater. The walk over the lava field is a good workout!\nOutdoor clothing. Dress according to weather for the walk. A warm sweater or a jacket would be useful.\nAbout the tour:\nThis volcano tour takes you inside a volcano, through the top crater and down to the bottom of its magma chamber .\nThe Thrihnukagigur volcano has not erupted for 4,000 years and shows no signs of coming to life again anytime soon. Hence, you are safe!\nYou depart from Reykjavik and drive to the area of Blafjoll mountains (About 30 minutes' drive). From there, an easy 35- to 40-minute walk awaits you, in order to get to the volcano.\nUsing a system normally used to carry window cleaners outside skyscrapers, you will go down 120 metres in an open elevator, a basket lift that is supported by cable wires.\nThe group is split into smaller parties of four to five persons. The trip takes about 10 minutes and the first ones to go down will be the first ones to go up.\nAfter exploring the volcano on the inside, you will walk back over the lava field where the coach awaits and transfers you back to Reykjavik.\n\n<question>:\nThose who want to take the tour need _ .\n\n<options>:\nA to be 12 years old at most.\nB to have experience as a window cleaner\nC to be ly fit\nD to have knowledge of hiking or climbing.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
9,486	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>:\nTour Inside a Volcano in Iceland\nOperation dates: From June 15th -July 31st \nDeparture times: 8:00 AM / 10:00 AM /12:00 PM / 14:00 PM.\nDuration: 5-6 hours (up to 1 hour inside the volcano)\nFitness level needed: Average. No knowledge of hiking or climbing is needed.\nDistance Walked: About 2.5 km (1.7 miles) each way.\nAge limit: 12 years\nIncluded:\nPick-up at your hotel in Reykjavik\nAll safety equipment\nSoup, coffee/tea and perhaps some sweets as well \n Transfer back to Reykjavik\nBring with you:\nGood shoes. Sneakers will work, but we don't recommend them.\nWater. The walk over the lava field is a good workout!\nOutdoor clothing. Dress according to weather for the walk. A warm sweater or a jacket would be useful.\nAbout the tour:\nThis volcano tour takes you inside a volcano, through the top crater and down to the bottom of its magma chamber .\nThe Thrihnukagigur volcano has not erupted for 4,000 years and shows no signs of coming to life again anytime soon. Hence, you are safe!\nYou depart from Reykjavik and drive to the area of Blafjoll mountains (About 30 minutes' drive). From there, an easy 35- to 40-minute walk awaits you, in order to get to the volcano.\nUsing a system normally used to carry window cleaners outside skyscrapers, you will go down 120 metres in an open elevator, a basket lift that is supported by cable wires.\nThe group is split into smaller parties of four to five persons. The trip takes about 10 minutes and the first ones to go down will be the first ones to go up.\nAfter exploring the volcano on the inside, you will walk back over the lava field where the coach awaits and transfers you back to Reykjavik.\n\n<question>:\nThe text is most probably taken from _ .\n\n<options>:\nA a newspaper article about Iceland\nB a web page of an Icelandic tour\nC a radio advertisement by a travel company\nD a safety leaflet about visiting volcanoes\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
9,487	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>:\nNervous suspects locked up in Britain's newest police station may feel relieved by a pleasant yellow Colour on the door. If they are close to confessing a crime, the blue on the wall might tip the balance.\n Gwent Police have abandoned colours such as greys and browns of the 20th-century police cell and have used colour psychology to decorate them. \n Ystrad Mynach station, which recently opened at a cost ofPS5 million, has four cells with glass doors for prisoners who suffer from claustrophobia . Designers have painted the frames yellow, which researchers say is a calming colour. Other cells contain a royal blue line because psychologists believe that the colour is likely to encourage truthfulness. \n The station has 31 cells, including 12 with a \"live scan\" system for drunken or disturbed prisoners, which detects the rise and fall of their chest. An alarm alerts officers if a prisoner's breathing stops and carries on ringing until the door is opened.\n Designers and psychologists have worked for years on colour. Blue is said to suggest trust, efficiency, duty, logic, coolness, thinking and calm. It also suggests coldness and unfriendliness. It is thought that strong blues will stimulate clear thought and lighter, soft colours will calm the mind and aid concentration.\n Yellow is linked with confidence, self-respect and friendliness. Get the colour wrong and it could cause fear, depression and anxiety, but the right yellow can lift spirits and self-respect.\n Ingrid Collins, a psychologist who specializes in the effects of colour, said that colour was an \"energy force\". She said: \"Blue does enhance communication but I am not sure it would enhance truthful communication.\"\n Yellow, she said, affected the mind. Red, on the other hand, should never be considered because it could increase aggression. Mrs Collins praised the designers for using colours in the cells. Gwent is not the first British force to experiment with colour to calm down or persuade prisoners to co-operate. In the 1990s Strathclyde Police used pink in cells based on research carried out by the US Navy.\n\n<question>:\nWhich of the following colours should NOT be used in cells according to me passage?\n\n<options>:\nA Pink.\nB Yellow\nC Blue.\nD Red.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
9,488	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>:\nNervous suspects locked up in Britain's newest police station may feel relieved by a pleasant yellow Colour on the door. If they are close to confessing a crime, the blue on the wall might tip the balance.\n Gwent Police have abandoned colours such as greys and browns of the 20th-century police cell and have used colour psychology to decorate them. \n Ystrad Mynach station, which recently opened at a cost ofPS5 million, has four cells with glass doors for prisoners who suffer from claustrophobia . Designers have painted the frames yellow, which researchers say is a calming colour. Other cells contain a royal blue line because psychologists believe that the colour is likely to encourage truthfulness. \n The station has 31 cells, including 12 with a \"live scan\" system for drunken or disturbed prisoners, which detects the rise and fall of their chest. An alarm alerts officers if a prisoner's breathing stops and carries on ringing until the door is opened.\n Designers and psychologists have worked for years on colour. Blue is said to suggest trust, efficiency, duty, logic, coolness, thinking and calm. It also suggests coldness and unfriendliness. It is thought that strong blues will stimulate clear thought and lighter, soft colours will calm the mind and aid concentration.\n Yellow is linked with confidence, self-respect and friendliness. Get the colour wrong and it could cause fear, depression and anxiety, but the right yellow can lift spirits and self-respect.\n Ingrid Collins, a psychologist who specializes in the effects of colour, said that colour was an \"energy force\". She said: \"Blue does enhance communication but I am not sure it would enhance truthful communication.\"\n Yellow, she said, affected the mind. Red, on the other hand, should never be considered because it could increase aggression. Mrs Collins praised the designers for using colours in the cells. Gwent is not the first British force to experiment with colour to calm down or persuade prisoners to co-operate. In the 1990s Strathclyde Police used pink in cells based on research carried out by the US Navy.\n\n<question>:\nThe passage is mainly concerned with _\n\n<options>:\nA the relationship between colours and psychology\nB a comparison of different functions of colours\nC the use of colours in cells to affect criminals' psychology\nD scientific ways to help criminals reform themselves in prison\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
9,489	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>:\nEver since Canadian psychiatrist Michael R. Phillips, who works in China, released his report saying China's suicide rate from 1995 to 1999 reached 0.023 percent, the country has been ranked among those with the highest suicide rates in the world. But Jing Jun, a professor of sociology in Tsinghua University, challenges that view and presents the true picture through his nationwide research.\nJing and his students took one year to set up the first national database on suicide rate to grasp the overall trend of suicides in China. They collected data from the Health Statistics Annuals of the World Health Organization (sample size 10 million), and the country's Health Statistics Annuals (which cover 100 million people). The database covers 23 years, from 1987 to 2009. Jing calculates the suicide rate in China based on these data. Though the suicide rate was comparatively high in the early years, his study shows it has dropped in recent years, as opposed to the ascending trend in the rest of the world.\nAccording to Jing's calculation, China's suicide rate had dropped to about 0.01 percent in 2004. In 2009, the figure dropped further to 0.007 percent, which is rather low compared with the global rate of 0.016 percent. Even if the \"missing\" suicides were added, China's suicide rate in 2009 would still be below 0.008 percent.[:Zxxk.Com]\nJing has found that one of the main reasons why the suicide rate has dropped was the steady and big decline in the number of suicides committed by rural women. In the early years, researchers generally agreed that the suicide rate among Chinese women was higher than among men, which is pretty rare in the rest the world. But the suicide rate among Chinese women, especially in rural areas, has declined remarkably in recent years. In fact, it is almost equal to that of Chinese men.\nAs a sociologist, Jing regards suicide as a social issue, and believes improvement of social policies will reduce the suicide rate even further. More people's lives can be saved if the authorities adjust to social environment for the better, he concludes.\n\n<question>:\nFrom Jing's search, we can see _ .\n\n<options>:\nA China has been ranked among those with the highest suicide rates in the world\nB in the rest of the world suicide rate has been rising quickly in the last few years\nC different from Michael R. Philip's idea, the trend of suicides in China is declining\nD the suicide rate among Chinese women is lower than that of men\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
9,490	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>:\nEver since Canadian psychiatrist Michael R. Phillips, who works in China, released his report saying China's suicide rate from 1995 to 1999 reached 0.023 percent, the country has been ranked among those with the highest suicide rates in the world. But Jing Jun, a professor of sociology in Tsinghua University, challenges that view and presents the true picture through his nationwide research.\nJing and his students took one year to set up the first national database on suicide rate to grasp the overall trend of suicides in China. They collected data from the Health Statistics Annuals of the World Health Organization (sample size 10 million), and the country's Health Statistics Annuals (which cover 100 million people). The database covers 23 years, from 1987 to 2009. Jing calculates the suicide rate in China based on these data. Though the suicide rate was comparatively high in the early years, his study shows it has dropped in recent years, as opposed to the ascending trend in the rest of the world.\nAccording to Jing's calculation, China's suicide rate had dropped to about 0.01 percent in 2004. In 2009, the figure dropped further to 0.007 percent, which is rather low compared with the global rate of 0.016 percent. Even if the \"missing\" suicides were added, China's suicide rate in 2009 would still be below 0.008 percent.[:Zxxk.Com]\nJing has found that one of the main reasons why the suicide rate has dropped was the steady and big decline in the number of suicides committed by rural women. In the early years, researchers generally agreed that the suicide rate among Chinese women was higher than among men, which is pretty rare in the rest the world. But the suicide rate among Chinese women, especially in rural areas, has declined remarkably in recent years. In fact, it is almost equal to that of Chinese men.\nAs a sociologist, Jing regards suicide as a social issue, and believes improvement of social policies will reduce the suicide rate even further. More people's lives can be saved if the authorities adjust to social environment for the better, he concludes.\n\n<question>:\nThe data in Para. 2 is mainly to prove that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA the result from Jing's research is believable\nB Jing's research is more complicated than Michael R. Phillip's\nC Jing has made great efforts to make the research\nD China's suicide rate was comparatively low all the time\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "A" } ]
9,491	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>:\nEver since Canadian psychiatrist Michael R. Phillips, who works in China, released his report saying China's suicide rate from 1995 to 1999 reached 0.023 percent, the country has been ranked among those with the highest suicide rates in the world. But Jing Jun, a professor of sociology in Tsinghua University, challenges that view and presents the true picture through his nationwide research.\nJing and his students took one year to set up the first national database on suicide rate to grasp the overall trend of suicides in China. They collected data from the Health Statistics Annuals of the World Health Organization (sample size 10 million), and the country's Health Statistics Annuals (which cover 100 million people). The database covers 23 years, from 1987 to 2009. Jing calculates the suicide rate in China based on these data. Though the suicide rate was comparatively high in the early years, his study shows it has dropped in recent years, as opposed to the ascending trend in the rest of the world.\nAccording to Jing's calculation, China's suicide rate had dropped to about 0.01 percent in 2004. In 2009, the figure dropped further to 0.007 percent, which is rather low compared with the global rate of 0.016 percent. Even if the \"missing\" suicides were added, China's suicide rate in 2009 would still be below 0.008 percent.[:Zxxk.Com]\nJing has found that one of the main reasons why the suicide rate has dropped was the steady and big decline in the number of suicides committed by rural women. In the early years, researchers generally agreed that the suicide rate among Chinese women was higher than among men, which is pretty rare in the rest the world. But the suicide rate among Chinese women, especially in rural areas, has declined remarkably in recent years. In fact, it is almost equal to that of Chinese men.\nAs a sociologist, Jing regards suicide as a social issue, and believes improvement of social policies will reduce the suicide rate even further. More people's lives can be saved if the authorities adjust to social environment for the better, he concludes.\n\n<question>:\nWhy has the suicide rate in China dropped steadily according to Jing Jun?\n\n<options>:\nA Because the life level of Chinese people has improved a lot.\nB Because China's government has adopted measures to reduce the suicide rate.\nC Because the number of Chinese women who commit suicide has declined.\nD Because the world environment affects the suicide rate in China.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
9,492	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>:\nEver since Canadian psychiatrist Michael R. Phillips, who works in China, released his report saying China's suicide rate from 1995 to 1999 reached 0.023 percent, the country has been ranked among those with the highest suicide rates in the world. But Jing Jun, a professor of sociology in Tsinghua University, challenges that view and presents the true picture through his nationwide research.\nJing and his students took one year to set up the first national database on suicide rate to grasp the overall trend of suicides in China. They collected data from the Health Statistics Annuals of the World Health Organization (sample size 10 million), and the country's Health Statistics Annuals (which cover 100 million people). The database covers 23 years, from 1987 to 2009. Jing calculates the suicide rate in China based on these data. Though the suicide rate was comparatively high in the early years, his study shows it has dropped in recent years, as opposed to the ascending trend in the rest of the world.\nAccording to Jing's calculation, China's suicide rate had dropped to about 0.01 percent in 2004. In 2009, the figure dropped further to 0.007 percent, which is rather low compared with the global rate of 0.016 percent. Even if the \"missing\" suicides were added, China's suicide rate in 2009 would still be below 0.008 percent.[:Zxxk.Com]\nJing has found that one of the main reasons why the suicide rate has dropped was the steady and big decline in the number of suicides committed by rural women. In the early years, researchers generally agreed that the suicide rate among Chinese women was higher than among men, which is pretty rare in the rest the world. But the suicide rate among Chinese women, especially in rural areas, has declined remarkably in recent years. In fact, it is almost equal to that of Chinese men.\nAs a sociologist, Jing regards suicide as a social issue, and believes improvement of social policies will reduce the suicide rate even further. More people's lives can be saved if the authorities adjust to social environment for the better, he concludes.\n\n<question>:\nIn Jing's opinion, what should be done to reduce the suicide?\n\n<options>:\nA Pay more attention to rural women.\nB Continue to improve social environment.\nC Set up more mental health centers.\nD Make policies to prevent suicides.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
9,493	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>:\nEver since Canadian psychiatrist Michael R. Phillips, who works in China, released his report saying China's suicide rate from 1995 to 1999 reached 0.023 percent, the country has been ranked among those with the highest suicide rates in the world. But Jing Jun, a professor of sociology in Tsinghua University, challenges that view and presents the true picture through his nationwide research.\nJing and his students took one year to set up the first national database on suicide rate to grasp the overall trend of suicides in China. They collected data from the Health Statistics Annuals of the World Health Organization (sample size 10 million), and the country's Health Statistics Annuals (which cover 100 million people). The database covers 23 years, from 1987 to 2009. Jing calculates the suicide rate in China based on these data. Though the suicide rate was comparatively high in the early years, his study shows it has dropped in recent years, as opposed to the ascending trend in the rest of the world.\nAccording to Jing's calculation, China's suicide rate had dropped to about 0.01 percent in 2004. In 2009, the figure dropped further to 0.007 percent, which is rather low compared with the global rate of 0.016 percent. Even if the \"missing\" suicides were added, China's suicide rate in 2009 would still be below 0.008 percent.[:Zxxk.Com]\nJing has found that one of the main reasons why the suicide rate has dropped was the steady and big decline in the number of suicides committed by rural women. In the early years, researchers generally agreed that the suicide rate among Chinese women was higher than among men, which is pretty rare in the rest the world. But the suicide rate among Chinese women, especially in rural areas, has declined remarkably in recent years. In fact, it is almost equal to that of Chinese men.\nAs a sociologist, Jing regards suicide as a social issue, and believes improvement of social policies will reduce the suicide rate even further. More people's lives can be saved if the authorities adjust to social environment for the better, he concludes.\n\n<question>:\nWe can infer that the text is _ .\n\n<options>:\nA a news report\nB a research report\nC a description of suicides\nD an introduction to a professor\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
9,494	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 great excitement on the planet of Venus . Venusian scientists managed to land a satellite on the planet Earth, and it has been sending back signals as well as photographs ever since.\nThe satellite was directed into an area known as Manhattan, named after the great Venusian astronomer Professor. Manhattan, who first discovered it with his telescope 20000 light years ago.\nBecause of excellent weather conditions and extremely strong signals, Venusian scientists were able to get valuable information as to feasibility of a manned flying saucer landing on Earth. A press conference was held at the Venus Institute of Technology.\n\"We have come to the conclusion, based on last week's satellite landing,\" Prof. Zog said, \"that there is no life on Earth.\"\n\"How do you know this?\" the science reporter of the Venus Evening Star asked.\n\"For one thing, Earth's surface in the area of Manhattan is made up of solid concrete and nothing can grow there. For another, the atmosphere is filled with carbon monoxide and other deadly gases and nobody could possibly breathe this air and survive.\"\n\"What does this mean as far as our flying saucer program is concerned?\"\n\"We shall have to take our own oxygen with us, which means a much heavier flying saucer than originally planned.\"\n\"Are there any other dangers that you discovered in your studies?\"\n\"Take a look at this photo. You see this dark black cloud hovering over the surface of Earth? We don't know what it is made of, but it could give us a lot of trouble and we shall have further tests before we send a Venus Being there.\"\n\"Over here you will notice what seems to be a river, but the satellite findings indicates it is polluted and the water is unfit to drink. This means we shall have to carry our own water, which will add even greater weight to the saucer.\"\n\"If all you say is true, won't this set back the flying saucer program several years?\"\n\"Yes, but we shall continue as soon as the Grubstart gives us the added funds .\" Profession. Zog replied.\n\n<question>:\nAccording to the passage, the Venusian scientists succeeded in getting important information about _ .\n\n<options>:\nA the feasibility of landing a satellite on Earth\nB the possibility of making a first-rate flying saucer\nC the feasibility of sending a Venus Being to Earth\nD the possibility of directing a flying saucer into Manhattan\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
9,495	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 great excitement on the planet of Venus . Venusian scientists managed to land a satellite on the planet Earth, and it has been sending back signals as well as photographs ever since.\nThe satellite was directed into an area known as Manhattan, named after the great Venusian astronomer Professor. Manhattan, who first discovered it with his telescope 20000 light years ago.\nBecause of excellent weather conditions and extremely strong signals, Venusian scientists were able to get valuable information as to feasibility of a manned flying saucer landing on Earth. A press conference was held at the Venus Institute of Technology.\n\"We have come to the conclusion, based on last week's satellite landing,\" Prof. Zog said, \"that there is no life on Earth.\"\n\"How do you know this?\" the science reporter of the Venus Evening Star asked.\n\"For one thing, Earth's surface in the area of Manhattan is made up of solid concrete and nothing can grow there. For another, the atmosphere is filled with carbon monoxide and other deadly gases and nobody could possibly breathe this air and survive.\"\n\"What does this mean as far as our flying saucer program is concerned?\"\n\"We shall have to take our own oxygen with us, which means a much heavier flying saucer than originally planned.\"\n\"Are there any other dangers that you discovered in your studies?\"\n\"Take a look at this photo. You see this dark black cloud hovering over the surface of Earth? We don't know what it is made of, but it could give us a lot of trouble and we shall have further tests before we send a Venus Being there.\"\n\"Over here you will notice what seems to be a river, but the satellite findings indicates it is polluted and the water is unfit to drink. This means we shall have to carry our own water, which will add even greater weight to the saucer.\"\n\"If all you say is true, won't this set back the flying saucer program several years?\"\n\"Yes, but we shall continue as soon as the Grubstart gives us the added funds .\" Profession. Zog replied.\n\n<question>:\nWhy will the Venusian have to take their own oxygen with them when they carry out their flying saucer program because _ .\n\n<options>:\nA they need it in their way to the planet of Earth\nB the Earth's atmosphere is filled with deadly gases\nC there is a low level of oxygen for Venusians\nD there is no air on the planet of Earth\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
9,496	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 great excitement on the planet of Venus . Venusian scientists managed to land a satellite on the planet Earth, and it has been sending back signals as well as photographs ever since.\nThe satellite was directed into an area known as Manhattan, named after the great Venusian astronomer Professor. Manhattan, who first discovered it with his telescope 20000 light years ago.\nBecause of excellent weather conditions and extremely strong signals, Venusian scientists were able to get valuable information as to feasibility of a manned flying saucer landing on Earth. A press conference was held at the Venus Institute of Technology.\n\"We have come to the conclusion, based on last week's satellite landing,\" Prof. Zog said, \"that there is no life on Earth.\"\n\"How do you know this?\" the science reporter of the Venus Evening Star asked.\n\"For one thing, Earth's surface in the area of Manhattan is made up of solid concrete and nothing can grow there. For another, the atmosphere is filled with carbon monoxide and other deadly gases and nobody could possibly breathe this air and survive.\"\n\"What does this mean as far as our flying saucer program is concerned?\"\n\"We shall have to take our own oxygen with us, which means a much heavier flying saucer than originally planned.\"\n\"Are there any other dangers that you discovered in your studies?\"\n\"Take a look at this photo. You see this dark black cloud hovering over the surface of Earth? We don't know what it is made of, but it could give us a lot of trouble and we shall have further tests before we send a Venus Being there.\"\n\"Over here you will notice what seems to be a river, but the satellite findings indicates it is polluted and the water is unfit to drink. This means we shall have to carry our own water, which will add even greater weight to the saucer.\"\n\"If all you say is true, won't this set back the flying saucer program several years?\"\n\"Yes, but we shall continue as soon as the Grubstart gives us the added funds .\" Profession. Zog replied.\n\n<question>:\nIt can be inferred from the passage that _ .\n\n<options>:\nA landing a manned flying saucer on Earth will be carried out soon\nB Venusians will land on Earth to help to stop serious pollution\nC it's unnecessary to land a manned flying saucer on Earth at present\nD pollution on Earth makes it impossible for Venusians to survive there\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
9,497	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 great excitement on the planet of Venus . Venusian scientists managed to land a satellite on the planet Earth, and it has been sending back signals as well as photographs ever since.\nThe satellite was directed into an area known as Manhattan, named after the great Venusian astronomer Professor. Manhattan, who first discovered it with his telescope 20000 light years ago.\nBecause of excellent weather conditions and extremely strong signals, Venusian scientists were able to get valuable information as to feasibility of a manned flying saucer landing on Earth. A press conference was held at the Venus Institute of Technology.\n\"We have come to the conclusion, based on last week's satellite landing,\" Prof. Zog said, \"that there is no life on Earth.\"\n\"How do you know this?\" the science reporter of the Venus Evening Star asked.\n\"For one thing, Earth's surface in the area of Manhattan is made up of solid concrete and nothing can grow there. For another, the atmosphere is filled with carbon monoxide and other deadly gases and nobody could possibly breathe this air and survive.\"\n\"What does this mean as far as our flying saucer program is concerned?\"\n\"We shall have to take our own oxygen with us, which means a much heavier flying saucer than originally planned.\"\n\"Are there any other dangers that you discovered in your studies?\"\n\"Take a look at this photo. You see this dark black cloud hovering over the surface of Earth? We don't know what it is made of, but it could give us a lot of trouble and we shall have further tests before we send a Venus Being there.\"\n\"Over here you will notice what seems to be a river, but the satellite findings indicates it is polluted and the water is unfit to drink. This means we shall have to carry our own water, which will add even greater weight to the saucer.\"\n\"If all you say is true, won't this set back the flying saucer program several years?\"\n\"Yes, but we shall continue as soon as the Grubstart gives us the added funds .\" Profession. Zog replied.\n\n<question>:\nWhere can you probably read such a passage?.\n\n<options>:\nA In a popular magazine.\nB In a fairy tale.\nC In an observation journal\nD In science fiction\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "D" } ]
9,498	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>:\nIt was the day when the UPSR results would be released. Sleepless nights, pounding hearts... Pupils were laughing with their peers or talking non-stop as their eyes searched for their parents. They looked pale, as if someone had squeezed the air from their lungs. Now I was among the anxious parents. I sat behind my daughter. She looked back, saw me and waved. I nodded.\nAs the teachers walked in, the noise subsided. The year's results were read out. Then came the moment of truth. Pupils who had scored 5As were called out one by one and each of them stepped up on stage. When my daughter went up, I felt fine, but she was crying. I wondered why; maybe she didn't expect to score 5As. Anyway, I said a thankful prayer quietly. After the last name was called, what I saw made an impact on me. One mother just dashed from the back, crying. I thought she was the parent of the last pupil, but I was wrong. She hugged her daughter seated in the front row, saying it was all right that she hadn't scored all As. Her kid was crying. This morn kissed her daughter's forehead and walked straight to the back of the hall, wiping her tears as she walked. She didn't care about the other parents looking at her.\nHow much pressure do we put on these 12-year-olds? All they did was studying and doing endless homework and countless practice questions. Where was the joy that they rightfully needed? As a parent, I think scoring top marks is not the main thing in life. Survival skills are more important than just chewing school texts and regurgitating them in an exam. So let your kids be kids. Let them play, cycle and climb trees. They will be children only once in their lifetime, so don't rob them of their childhood. Let's teach our kids how to be human, how to interact with others, how to help others and recognize \"bad people\". Teach them how to survive in this cruel world!\n\n<question>:\nHow did most parents feel when waiting for the UPSR results?\n\n<options>:\nA Hopeful.\nB Excited.\nC Anxious.\nD Disappointed.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]
9,499	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>:\nIt was the day when the UPSR results would be released. Sleepless nights, pounding hearts... Pupils were laughing with their peers or talking non-stop as their eyes searched for their parents. They looked pale, as if someone had squeezed the air from their lungs. Now I was among the anxious parents. I sat behind my daughter. She looked back, saw me and waved. I nodded.\nAs the teachers walked in, the noise subsided. The year's results were read out. Then came the moment of truth. Pupils who had scored 5As were called out one by one and each of them stepped up on stage. When my daughter went up, I felt fine, but she was crying. I wondered why; maybe she didn't expect to score 5As. Anyway, I said a thankful prayer quietly. After the last name was called, what I saw made an impact on me. One mother just dashed from the back, crying. I thought she was the parent of the last pupil, but I was wrong. She hugged her daughter seated in the front row, saying it was all right that she hadn't scored all As. Her kid was crying. This morn kissed her daughter's forehead and walked straight to the back of the hall, wiping her tears as she walked. She didn't care about the other parents looking at her.\nHow much pressure do we put on these 12-year-olds? All they did was studying and doing endless homework and countless practice questions. Where was the joy that they rightfully needed? As a parent, I think scoring top marks is not the main thing in life. Survival skills are more important than just chewing school texts and regurgitating them in an exam. So let your kids be kids. Let them play, cycle and climb trees. They will be children only once in their lifetime, so don't rob them of their childhood. Let's teach our kids how to be human, how to interact with others, how to help others and recognize \"bad people\". Teach them how to survive in this cruel world!\n\n<question>:\nWhat moved the author most according to the text?\n\n<options>:\nA That the students all cared about their results very much.\nB That the mother made her efforts to comfort her daughter.\nC That both the mother and the last pupil burst into tears.\nD That the teacher praised all of the students sincerely.\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "B" } ]
9,500	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>:\nIt was the day when the UPSR results would be released. Sleepless nights, pounding hearts... Pupils were laughing with their peers or talking non-stop as their eyes searched for their parents. They looked pale, as if someone had squeezed the air from their lungs. Now I was among the anxious parents. I sat behind my daughter. She looked back, saw me and waved. I nodded.\nAs the teachers walked in, the noise subsided. The year's results were read out. Then came the moment of truth. Pupils who had scored 5As were called out one by one and each of them stepped up on stage. When my daughter went up, I felt fine, but she was crying. I wondered why; maybe she didn't expect to score 5As. Anyway, I said a thankful prayer quietly. After the last name was called, what I saw made an impact on me. One mother just dashed from the back, crying. I thought she was the parent of the last pupil, but I was wrong. She hugged her daughter seated in the front row, saying it was all right that she hadn't scored all As. Her kid was crying. This morn kissed her daughter's forehead and walked straight to the back of the hall, wiping her tears as she walked. She didn't care about the other parents looking at her.\nHow much pressure do we put on these 12-year-olds? All they did was studying and doing endless homework and countless practice questions. Where was the joy that they rightfully needed? As a parent, I think scoring top marks is not the main thing in life. Survival skills are more important than just chewing school texts and regurgitating them in an exam. So let your kids be kids. Let them play, cycle and climb trees. They will be children only once in their lifetime, so don't rob them of their childhood. Let's teach our kids how to be human, how to interact with others, how to help others and recognize \"bad people\". Teach them how to survive in this cruel world!\n\n<question>:\nWhat would be the best title for the passage?\n\n<options>:\nA School and family\nB Parents--children's supporter\nC Tears and fears from kids and parents\nD Children--the apple of parents' eyes\n\n<answer>:\n", "assistant": "C" } ]

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