Split (1)

train · 200k rows

Subsets and Splits

No community queries yet

The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.

question stringlengths 1 6.54k	choices listlengths 4 4	answer int64 0 3	text stringlengths 91 6.77k
Hi! I'm Mike the apple tree. I like spring because it's warm. I get pink and white flowers. I get new leaves. The friendly bees visit me. Ahhh! Spring. I like summer because it's hot. My apples grow bigger and bigger. My leaves become greener and greener. People rest under my shade. Hummm! Summer. I like autumn because...	[ "the warm weather", "the friendly bees", "the colourful flowers", "the comfortable wind" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Hi! I'm Mike the apple tree. I like spring because it's warm. I get pink and white flowers. I get new leaves. The friendly bees visit me. Ahhh! Spring. I like summer because it's hot. My apples grow bigger and bigger. My leaves become greener and greener. Peo...
Hi! I'm Tom.This is my pencil box. It's orange. My ruler is blue and red .It's in the pencil-box. That is a pencil. It's black. It is not my pencil. It's Lucy's. The white eraser is Bob's. I call Bob at 789-6943. It is his telephone number. What color is Tom's pencil-box?	[ "It's white", "It's black.", "It's orange", "It's blue and red." ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Hi! I'm Tom.This is my pencil box. It's orange. My ruler is blue and red .It's in the pencil-box. That is a pencil. It's black. It is not my pencil. It's Lucy's. The white eraser is Bob's. I call Bob at 789-6943. It is his telephone number. What color...
Not all vegetables need lots of sunshine. Mark Hoffman and his wife own a bed-and-breakfast guesthouse in rural Kempton, Illinois. They often serve their guests fresh products from the garden. The Hoffmans have been growing food and flowers for twenty-five years. For almost ten of those years, Mr. Hoffman has been expe...	[ "five hours a day", "Six hours a day", "Eight hours a day", "Twelve hours a day" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Not all vegetables need lots of sunshine. Mark Hoffman and his wife own a bed-and-breakfast guesthouse in rural Kempton, Illinois. They often serve their guests fresh products from the garden. The Hoffmans have been growing food and flowers for twenty...
Having experienced a shocking electrical accident, which caused him to become both blind and deaf,James Francos world became completely dark and quiet for almost ten years. The loss of sight and hearing threw him into such sorrow that he tried a few times to put an end to his life. His family, especially his wife, did ...	[ "A Terrible Electrical Accident", "What a Sudden Shock", "An Unforgettable Experience", "James Francoand His Wife" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Having experienced a shocking electrical accident, which caused him to become both blind and deaf,James Francos world became completely dark and quiet for almost ten years. The loss of sight and hearing threw him into such sorrow that he tried a few t...
"If you want to see a thing well, reach out and touch it!" That may seem a strange thing to say. But touching things can help you to see them better. Your eyes can tell you that a glass ball is round. But by holding it in your hands, you can feel how smooth and cool the ball is. You can feel how heavy the glass is. Whe...	[ "The things are used by people, too.", "People are used to these things.", "People know how to use these things.", "These things are easy to feel." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: "If you want to see a thing well, reach out and touch it!" That may seem a strange thing to say. But touching things can help you to see them better. Your eyes can tell you that a glass ball is round. But by holding it in your hands, you can feel how ...
There is a story about a man who lost his legs and left arm in an accident. After the accident, only a finger and thumb on his right hand remained. He was a brilliant, creative, and educated man. He had gained a lot of experience while traveling around the world, so he became very depressed after his accident. He was a...	[ "the man would be offered free paper to write letters on", "some of the prisoners were not satisfied with his letters", "the prisoners eagerly wanted to write back to the man", "his letters were very popular among the prisoners" ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). There is a story about a man who lost his legs and left arm in an accident. After the accident, only a finger and thumb on his right hand remained. He was a brilliant, creative, and educated man. He had gained a lot of experience while traveling around the wo...
A town in Oxfordshire has become the first in the UK to have biomethane gas from human waste piped to their homes for gas central heating and cooking. Up to 200 families in Didcot now receive the gas via the national gas power system. Head of energy and technology at British Gas, Martin Orrill, said customers wouldn't ...	[ "Computer science.", "Engineering.", "Energy.", "Business." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A town in Oxfordshire has become the first in the UK to have biomethane gas from human waste piped to their homes for gas central heating and cooking. Up to 200 families in Didcot now receive the gas via the national gas power system. Head of energy and techn...
More than 700 business leaders, government officials and investors gathered in Mountain View, California in December,2012 to attend the Social Innovation Summit. It is an invitation-only conference aimed at finding new ways to deal with old problems. Traffic jam is a problem that Bruggemann hopes to solve."Traffic is r...	[ "The\"nunav\"system is popular in Africa.", "Common people in Africa can afford to use WinSenga.", "The United Nations offered financial help to the\"nunav\"system.", "The Social Innovation Summit has been held three times so far." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: More than 700 business leaders, government officials and investors gathered in Mountain View, California in December,2012 to attend the Social Innovation Summit. It is an invitation-only conference aimed at finding new ways to deal with old problems. ...
A sense of humor is just one of the many things shared by Alfred and Anthony Melillo, 64-year-old twin brothers from East Haven who made history in February 2002. On Christmas Eve, 1992, Anthony had a heart transplant from a 21-year-old donor. Two days before Valentine's Day in 2002, Alfred received a 19-year-old heart...	[ "the danger of heart transplanting", "becoming young by getting a new heart", "the effect of genetics on the heart", "the twin brothers who received heart transplants" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A sense of humor is just one of the many things shared by Alfred and Anthony Melillo, 64-year-old twin brothers from East Haven who made history in February 2002. On Christmas Eve, 1992, Anthony had a heart transplant from a 21-year-old donor. Two day...
Rock stars and their money Around the world young people are spending unbelievable sums of money listening to rock music. Forbes reports that at least fifty rock stars have incomes between two million and six million dollars per year. "It doesn't make sense," says Johnny Mathis, one of the older music millionaires, who...	[ "the success of a rock star", "the way rock stars live", "rich rock stars", "the admirers of rock stars" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Rock stars and their money Around the world young people are spending unbelievable sums of money listening to rock music. Forbes reports that at least fifty rock stars have incomes between two million and six million dollars per year. "It doesn't make...
Chinese and Nigerian media should pay more attention to their own growing roles and strive to present a reliable image of China to African audiences and vice versa . Agreement on this important step in ongoing cooperation between the two sides was reached by media representatives attending a media forum on September 19...	[ "They think highly of it.", "They report it as it is.", "They view it through the angle of geopolitics.", "They view it as a competition between two countries." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Chinese and Nigerian media should pay more attention to their own growing roles and strive to present a reliable image of China to African audiences and vice versa . Agreement on this important step in ongoing cooperation between the two sides was reached by ...
The first Beijing Fair of National Culture and Art kicked off August 3 and ran till August 12. The fair features more than 21 old Beijing business brands, more than 80 examples of intangible cultural heritage and 6 official Olympics merchandise. One of the highlights is a show featuring 15 lanterns. The fair aims at st...	[ "To cultivate the cultural atmosphere.", "To support the Beijing Olympic Games.", "To highlight the long history and culture of Beijing.", "All of the above." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The first Beijing Fair of National Culture and Art kicked off August 3 and ran till August 12. The fair features more than 21 old Beijing business brands, more than 80 examples of intangible cultural heritage and 6 official Olympics merchandise. One of the hi...
With another invention in use, viewers will be also able to watch TV while walking to the office, taking a bus or simply waiting in line for lunch. A Beijing-based company named Innofidei Inc. claims to have developed the first mobile TV chip for the market, which can change hundreds of thousands of mobiles into micro-...	[ "we cannot buy a mobile TV before the 2008 Olympic Games.", "soccer fans will be angry when they miss the chance to see a TV program.", "the baseball field will play a part in helping recycle water.", "the invention of the chip successfully combines TV sets and cell phones." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). With another invention in use, viewers will be also able to watch TV while walking to the office, taking a bus or simply waiting in line for lunch. A Beijing-based company named Innofidei Inc. claims to have developed the first mobile TV chip for the market, ...
Most children think it's exciting to have a pet dog.In fact,it's great fun to play with a pet dog.But a few days later,you may cry,"My dog won't stop barking!"or"My pet won't come when I call him!"So,do you really know how to care for dogs? Chihlren love dogs,and dogs love children,too.You can teach your dog to sit,lie...	[ "Love Your Dog", "Have a Pet Dog", "How to Feed Dogs", "How to Care for Dogs" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Most children think it's exciting to have a pet dog.In fact,it's great fun to play with a pet dog.But a few days later,you may cry,"My dog won't stop barking!"or"My pet won't come when I call him!"So,do you really know how to care for dogs? Chihlren l...
Disneyland may look like a straightforward theme park. But there's a secret world hidden behind the balloons, castles and cotton candy -- a place where wild cats wander at midnight, Mickey Mouse hides in the wallpaper, and movie stars drink martinis behind closed doors. Cat security -- It's not easy keeping the ground ...	[ "small", "obvious", "everywhere", "dishonest" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Disneyland may look like a straightforward theme park. But there's a secret world hidden behind the balloons, castles and cotton candy -- a place where wild cats wander at midnight, Mickey Mouse hides in the wallpaper, and movie stars drink martinis behind cl...
A couple of weeks ago, my 12-year-old daughter, Ella threatened to take my phone and break it. "At night you'll always have your phone out and break you'll just type," Ella says. "I'm ready to go to bed, and try to get you to read stories for me and you're just standing there reading your texts and texting other peopl...	[ "Her father spent a lot of money on his phone.", "Her father did not do any housework or read to her.", "Her father made a lot of noise by talking on the phone.", "Her father gave his attention to his phone instead of her." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A couple of weeks ago, my 12-year-old daughter, Ella threatened to take my phone and break it. "At night you'll always have your phone out and break you'll just type," Ella says. "I'm ready to go to bed, and try to get you to read stories for me and ...
As we become richer and richer, we are producing more and more rubbish. The Asian Development Bank(ADB) says that our largest cities produce 760 000 tons of solid waste every day. It predicts that there will be an increase--to 1.8 million tons--by 2025. It seems too much to deal with. "The growing waste is simply tryi...	[ "It causes a lot of difficulty cleaning up our cities.", "It stops our nation economies from developing.", "It makes our environment uglier and dirtier.", "It brings air pollution, water pollution and diseases." ]	3	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). As we become richer and richer, we are producing more and more rubbish. The Asian Development Bank(ADB) says that our largest cities produce 760 000 tons of solid waste every day. It predicts that there will be an increase--to 1.8 million tons--by 2025. It s...
An idea that the universe originated with an explosion is supported by repeated observations of light from distant galaxies traveling away from Earth. An idea that has been tested repeatedly and is supported by repeated results is most likely a	[ "hypothesis.", "theory.", "law.", "fact." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: An idea that the universe originated with an explosion is supported by repeated observations of light from distant galaxies traveling away from Earth. An idea that has been tested repeatedly and is supported by repeated results is most likely a Answer...
The 9.2magnitude earthquake which caused the tsunami in the Indian Ocean on Boxing Day last year occurred at 7:58 a.m.,95 miles off the west coast of Aceh, Indonesia. Eighteen minutes later.10-metre high waves crashed the ashore along a 500----mile-long stretch of Aceh. Two hours later the tsunami hit Thailand and Mala...	[ "changes of the tides", "volcanic eruptions", "collision of meteorites", "earthquakes" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The 9.2magnitude earthquake which caused the tsunami in the Indian Ocean on Boxing Day last year occurred at 7:58 a.m.,95 miles off the west coast of Aceh, Indonesia. Eighteen minutes later.10-metre high waves crashed the ashore along a 500----mile-lo...
Well, more and more companies are beginning to create products and services for teenagers. The Disney Company sells the Hannah Montans television show, music, film and merchandise to teenagers and their parents. You can get everything from branded lunchboxes and mobile phone covers, to monthly fan magazines and clothi...	[ "British teenagers who are interested in fashions", "UK companies targeting products at children", "a social problem concerning teenagers in the UK", "products that aim at young people in England" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Well, more and more companies are beginning to create products and services for teenagers. The Disney Company sells the Hannah Montans television show, music, film and merchandise to teenagers and their parents. You can get everything from branded lu...
The opera house in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is one of the most beautiful in the United States. It is small and open, with one roof over the stage where singers perform and another roof over part of the audience. This opera house in the mountain is one of the best in the country, which may seem surprising because performan...	[ "a mountain city", "young musicians", "an opera house", "the tourism in Santa Fe" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The opera house in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is one of the most beautiful in the United States. It is small and open, with one roof over the stage where singers perform and another roof over part of the audience. This opera house in the mountain is one of...
A painted turtle will have natural coloring, but a turtle that has been painted will have	[ "cold colors", "thirty colors", "artificial colors", "natural colors" ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). A painted turtle will have natural coloring, but a turtle that has been painted will have A. cold colors B. thirty colors C. artificial colors D. natural colors Answer:C
In the past few decades, Japanese cuisine has acquired global appeal. Japanese restaurants have sprung up almost all over the world. In Kyoto, the Heihachi Tea House boasts a 430-year-old tradition that the owners have kept all in the family. The tea house has been operated by twenty generations of the Sonobe family. ...	[ "on the small details of running the Heihachi Tea House", "on the main menu of the Heihachi Tea House", "on the ingredients served to the customers", "on the passion of running the business" ]	0	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: In the past few decades, Japanese cuisine has acquired global appeal. Japanese restaurants have sprung up almost all over the world. In Kyoto, the Heihachi Tea House boasts a 430-year-old tradition that the owners have kept all in the family. The tea...
The high noise of modern life may affect speech and language development in the very young, according to a study that found the auditory parts of the brains of young mice are slower to organize properly in the presence of continuous sounds. Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, reared a group of...	[ "causes of noises", "medical science", "other living things", "human babies" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The high noise of modern life may affect speech and language development in the very young, according to a study that found the auditory parts of the brains of young mice are slower to organize properly in the presence of continuous sounds. Research...
If the days are more chilled than before, and yet still avoid freezing degrees, a likely assumption is that	[ "daylight lasts longer", "daylight has lessened", "daylight is brighter", "nights are shorter" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). If the days are more chilled than before, and yet still avoid freezing degrees, a likely assumption is that A. daylight lasts longer B. daylight has lessened C. daylight is brighter D. nights are shorter Answer:B
Ice Age Cave Art of Southwest France May 2 1,2013--May 27,2013 Day 1 U.S.--Bordeaux,France Leave the U.S. for Bordeaux to start our prehistoric exploration . Day 2 Bordeaux--Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil On arriving in Bordeaux,join the group to Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil,France's prehistory capital. Check into Les...	[ "At the Rouffignac cave.", "At the Cougnac cave.", "In the Les Glycines hotel.", "At the Combarelles cave." ]	2	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Ice Age Cave Art of Southwest France May 2 1,2013--May 27,2013 Day 1 U.S.--Bordeaux,France Leave the U.S. for Bordeaux to start our prehistoric exploration . Day 2 Bordeaux--Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil On arriving in Bordeaux,join the group to Les Eyzies...
As one of the world's oldest holidays, Halloween is still celebrated today in several countries around the globe, but it is in North America and Canada that it maintains its highest level of popularity. Every year, 65% of Americans decorate their homes and offices for Halloween. Halloween is the holiday when the most c...	[ "Canada.", "Belgium.", "Austria.", "France." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: As one of the world's oldest holidays, Halloween is still celebrated today in several countries around the globe, but it is in North America and Canada that it maintains its highest level of popularity. Every year, 65% of Americans decorate their home...
Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa's Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Aus...	[ "UNESCO signed the World Heritage Convention in 1972", "World Heritage sites belong to the world and are of great value to humanity", "participation of the local population usually makes the conservation work easy", "UNESCO is an organization aimed at protecting the World Heritage" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa's Se...
The Children's Book-Show Competition is a chance for young readers to be writers. Reading, it seems, is coming back in fashion, if a survey by the famous National Literacy Trust (the NLT) is true. It shows that the percentage of children who admit enjoying reading has grown for the first time in the past 8 years. So it...	[ "It will be held by the famous NLT.", "It will be held in different cities.", "It has never been organized before.", "Children of all ages will join in it." ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). The Children's Book-Show Competition is a chance for young readers to be writers. Reading, it seems, is coming back in fashion, if a survey by the famous National Literacy Trust (the NLT) is true. It shows that the percentage of children who admit enjoying re...
This is news on the Hour. Ed Wilson is reporting. The President and First Lady will visit Africa on a goodwill tour in May. They plan to visit eight African countries. Reports from China say the Chinese want closer ties between China and the U.S. and Western Europe. A group of top China scientists starts its ten-nation...	[ "China expect closer ties between China and the U.S. and Western Europe.", "They want to travel abroad", "They need a rest", "They are seeking for an opportunity to work abroad." ]	0	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). This is news on the Hour. Ed Wilson is reporting. The President and First Lady will visit Africa on a goodwill tour in May. They plan to visit eight African countries. Reports from China say the Chinese want closer ties between China and the U.S. and Western ...
Pieter has a reasonable excuse for his lost wedding ring: a crocodile ate it, along with part of his left arm. " It took my wedding ring. I think it ate the ring up. " He told a newspaper by telephone from his hospital as he recalled his struggle with a man-eating animal. " I took my horse for an evening swim in one o...	[ "It had taken his wedding ring.", "It had got part of his left arm.", "It had been badly hurt.", "It had found many hippos." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Pieter has a reasonable excuse for his lost wedding ring: a crocodile ate it, along with part of his left arm. " It took my wedding ring. I think it ate the ring up. " He told a newspaper by telephone from his hospital as he recalled his struggle wit...
In China, more and more middle school students are getting shorter sleeping time than before. Most students sleep less than nine hours every night, because they have much homework to do. Some homework is given by their teachers, and some by their parents. Also, some students don't know how to save time. They are not ca...	[ "Watching TV", "Enough time for sleeping", "Playing computer games", "More homework" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). In China, more and more middle school students are getting shorter sleeping time than before. Most students sleep less than nine hours every night, because they have much homework to do. Some homework is given by their teachers, and some by their parents. Als...
Mars appears to be flowing with small streams of salty water,at least in the summer,scientists reported Monday."It suggests that.it would be possible for there to be life today on Mars,"NASA's science mission chief,John Grunsfeld,said at a news conference on September 28,2015. The streams are about 12 to 15 feet wide a...	[ "state", "source", "temperature", "taste" ]	1	The following are multiple choice questions (with answers). Mars appears to be flowing with small streams of salty water,at least in the summer,scientists reported Monday."It suggests that.it would be possible for there to be life today on Mars,"NASA's science mission chief,John Grunsfeld,said at a news conference on ...
The governor of the state of Green proposes to place a Christmas nativity scene, the components of which would be permanently donated to the state by private citizens, in the Green Capitol Building rotunda where the Green Legislature meets annually. The governor further proposes to display this stateowned nativity scen...	[ "unconstitutional, because the components of the nativity scene would be owned by the state rather than by private persons. ", "unconstitutional, because the nativity scene would not be displayed in a context that appeared to depict and commemorate the Christmas season as a primarily secular holiday. ", "consti...	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: The governor of the state of Green proposes to place a Christmas nativity scene, the components of which would be permanently donated to the state by private citizens, in the Green Capitol Building rotunda where the Green Legislature meets annually. T...
Once there was a parrot on sale in a pet store. It was a beautiful red and blue bird. It sat on a perch in the middle of the store, so that everyone could see it when they came in. The owner was very proud of it and asked a high price for it. One day a man went into the store. "That's a beautiful bird," he said to the ...	[ "it was pretty beautiful", "it could talk with the people", "it was a very unusual bird", "it was in the middle of the store" ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: Once there was a parrot on sale in a pet store. It was a beautiful red and blue bird. It sat on a perch in the middle of the store, so that everyone could see it when they came in. The owner was very proud of it and asked a high price for it. One day ...
A study shows that nearly ninety percent of teens report that they have tried alcohol. That's an increase of 23 percent in just four years! Each year, 1.1 billion cans of beer are drunk by students aged 15-19 years old. Beer is the most common alcoholic drink among teens--81 percent of the drinkers had tried it. Beer i...	[ "they think it is cool to drink alcohol", "their parents set a bad example to them", "alcohol can make them happier", "peer pressure plays an important role" ]	2	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: A study shows that nearly ninety percent of teens report that they have tried alcohol. That's an increase of 23 percent in just four years! Each year, 1.1 billion cans of beer are drunk by students aged 15-19 years old. Beer is the most common alcohol...
I suddenly felt like drinking some wine last night, because I had a tough decision to make. It's been too long for me to live in the shadow created by myself! Darkness has taken me but fortunately, I finally woke up and decided to make my way out. Amanda bought me a bottle of wine which tasted as bitter as the life I h...	[ "he will not be rich again.", "he will be under huge pressure.", "he will no longer be a salesman", "he will have to make the decision." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: I suddenly felt like drinking some wine last night, because I had a tough decision to make. It's been too long for me to live in the shadow created by myself! Darkness has taken me but fortunately, I finally woke up and decided to make my way out. Ama...
I work as a volunteer for a group that helps the poor in Haiti. I decided to take my son Brain there for a week, hoping to educate him. Before getting out, I told Brain this trip would be tiring and hard. For the first two days, he said almost nothing. Then on the third day, when we were climbing over high rocky mount...	[ "To love and respect poor people.", "To be an excellent leader.", "To offer help to people in need.", "To be a kind and hard-working man." ]	1	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: I work as a volunteer for a group that helps the poor in Haiti. I decided to take my son Brain there for a week, hoping to educate him. Before getting out, I told Brain this trip would be tiring and hard. For the first two days, he said almost nothin...
It was three o'clock. A man was walking down a high street in the north of England. He was wearing a dark suit and carrying a suitcase. His name was Terry and he and he had lived away from home for twenty years. In fact he was in prison , Terry was feeling totally depressed because everything in his hometown had change...	[ "killed a man", "hit a woman", "cheated others-", "robbed a bank" ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: It was three o'clock. A man was walking down a high street in the north of England. He was wearing a dark suit and carrying a suitcase. His name was Terry and he and he had lived away from home for twenty years. In fact he was in prison , Terry was fe...
My grandmother often said to me, "You can count the number of your true friends on the fingers of one hand." For a long time I thought this was true. However, I've now discovered my grandmother was only half right. Maybe we do only make a few "best" friends in our lifetime, but those aren't the only people that we can ...	[ "Sally.", "Michael.", "Jim.", "Rose." ]	3	Complete the following questions with the correct answer. Question: My grandmother often said to me, "You can count the number of your true friends on the fingers of one hand." For a long time I thought this was true. However, I've now discovered my grandmother was only half right. Maybe we do only make a few "best" f...