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Until late in the 20th century, most Americans spent time with people of generations. Now mid-aged Americans may not keep in touch with old people until they are old themselves.That's because we group people by age. We put our three-year-olds together in day-care center, our 13-year-olds in school and sports activities... | Seeing a baby, the old people get excited because _ . | [
"they had never seen a baby before",
"the baby was clever and beautiful",
"the baby brought them the image of life",
"the baby's mother would take care of them"
] | C | 2 | high |
Until late in the 20th century, most Americans spent time with people of generations. Now mid-aged Americans may not keep in touch with old people until they are old themselves.That's because we group people by age. We put our three-year-olds together in day-care center, our 13-year-olds in school and sports activities... | Why do children not get attention from their parents? | [
"Because they often make trouble and make their parents disappointed.",
"Because their parents are too busy to take care of them.",
"Because their parents have to take care of their grandparents.",
"Because their parents have been out of work for a long time."
] | B | 1 | high |
When was the last time your family sat down together to have a dinner?
The speed at which we live today no longer allows for slow eating habits. Most people work long hours. There is lots of fast food and eating out is now on the increase. Often, food is eaten in front of the television in silence, or a child eats alon... | Some families eat less together because _ . | [
"most children live in a school",
"people are busy with their work",
"table manners change a lot",
"food in the restaurant is better"
] | B | 1 | high |
When was the last time your family sat down together to have a dinner?
The speed at which we live today no longer allows for slow eating habits. Most people work long hours. There is lots of fast food and eating out is now on the increase. Often, food is eaten in front of the television in silence, or a child eats alon... | Children who often eat with their families _ . | [
"turn out to do better in their studies",
"prefer to share food with others",
"show concerns about families",
"are interested in cooking"
] | A | 0 | high |
When was the last time your family sat down together to have a dinner?
The speed at which we live today no longer allows for slow eating habits. Most people work long hours. There is lots of fast food and eating out is now on the increase. Often, food is eaten in front of the television in silence, or a child eats alon... | Which word can best describe the writer's attitude towards eating together with families? | [
"Supportive.",
"Doubtful.",
"Worried.",
"Grateful."
] | A | 0 | high |
When was the last time your family sat down together to have a dinner?
The speed at which we live today no longer allows for slow eating habits. Most people work long hours. There is lots of fast food and eating out is now on the increase. Often, food is eaten in front of the television in silence, or a child eats alon... | Which would be the best title of the passage? | [
"Table manners of a family",
"The importance of meals",
"Why should the family eat together?",
"How to choose food for your family?"
] | C | 2 | high |
Here's one number to keep in mind during your next cell phone conversation: 50. A new experiment shows that spending 50 minutes with an active phone pressed up to the ear increases activity in the brain. This brain activity probably doesn't make you smarter. When cell phones are on, they emit energy in the form of ra... | Which of the following statement is true? | [
"Scientists are sure that cell phones are bad for the brain.",
"In the experiment, the left side of the brain used more glucose.",
"Radiation from the phone probably causes the change in the brain.",
"Henri Lai wrote a lot of articles about this new study."
] | C | 2 | high |
Here's one number to keep in mind during your next cell phone conversation: 50. A new experiment shows that spending 50 minutes with an active phone pressed up to the ear increases activity in the brain. This brain activity probably doesn't make you smarter. When cell phones are on, they emit energy in the form of ra... | Why weren't the participants allowed to have a conversation on the phone during the experiment? | [
"Because that would be too noisy and bad for the experiment.",
"Because they really looked strange and no one wanted to talk to others.",
"Because they were given PET scans and they lost the ability to talk.",
"Because the scientists want to be sure of the accuracy of the experiment."
] | D | 3 | high |
Here's one number to keep in mind during your next cell phone conversation: 50. A new experiment shows that spending 50 minutes with an active phone pressed up to the ear increases activity in the brain. This brain activity probably doesn't make you smarter. When cell phones are on, they emit energy in the form of ra... | What is glucose? | [
"A type of sugar that provides vitamin to brain cells.",
"Something that the right side of the brain used.",
"A type of sugar that gives energy to brain cells.",
"Something that makes a human excited."
] | C | 2 | high |
Here's one number to keep in mind during your next cell phone conversation: 50. A new experiment shows that spending 50 minutes with an active phone pressed up to the ear increases activity in the brain. This brain activity probably doesn't make you smarter. When cell phones are on, they emit energy in the form of ra... | Where is this article probably taken from? | [
"Literature magazine.",
"Science News.",
"Story books.",
"Art Journal."
] | B | 1 | high |
Phillip Island Penguins
The Little Penguin has called prefix = st1 /PhillipIslandhome for untold generations. Get to Phillip Island inplenty of time to watch a summer sunset at Summerland Beach-the stage is attractively set to see the Little Penguin leave water and step onto land.
*Leave Melbourne at 5:30 pm. for a di... | What kind of people is the text mainly written for? | [
"Scientists.",
"Students.",
"tourists.",
"Artists."
] | C | 2 | high |
Phillip Island Penguins
The Little Penguin has called prefix = st1 /PhillipIslandhome for untold generations. Get to Phillip Island inplenty of time to watch a summer sunset at Summerland Beach-the stage is attractively set to see the Little Penguin leave water and step onto land.
*Leave Melbourne at 5:30 pm. for a di... | We can learn from the text that Little Penguins _ . | [
"have been on PhillipIslandfor years",
"keep a Guinness record for their size",
"are trained to practice diving for visitors",
"live in large groups to protect themselves"
] | A | 0 | high |
Phillip Island Penguins
The Little Penguin has called prefix = st1 /PhillipIslandhome for untold generations. Get to Phillip Island inplenty of time to watch a summer sunset at Summerland Beach-the stage is attractively set to see the Little Penguin leave water and step onto land.
*Leave Melbourne at 5:30 pm. for a di... | How much would a couple with one child pay for a closer viewing tour? | [
"$ 37.50.",
"$ 62.50.",
"$ 180.00.",
"$ 150.00."
] | B | 1 | high |
Traveling can be a way to gain life experiences,especially during Spring Break--a week long school vacation in the United States. But what if you're a student and don't have enough money for a trip?Don't worry. Here are some useful suggestions.
Save:This probably is the most important preparation for traveling. Cut exp... | This passage is about _ . | [
"how to plan your travel",
"how to travel with enough money",
"how to make your travel interesting",
"how to get life experiences"
] | A | 0 | high |
Traveling can be a way to gain life experiences,especially during Spring Break--a week long school vacation in the United States. But what if you're a student and don't have enough money for a trip?Don't worry. Here are some useful suggestions.
Save:This probably is the most important preparation for traveling. Cut exp... | Before your trip,the first thing you should do is _ . | [
"to make a plan of the route",
"to get information from the Internet",
"to save money by spending less",
"to buy tickets in advance"
] | C | 2 | high |
Traveling can be a way to gain life experiences,especially during Spring Break--a week long school vacation in the United States. But what if you're a student and don't have enough money for a trip?Don't worry. Here are some useful suggestions.
Save:This probably is the most important preparation for traveling. Cut exp... | The writer advises you _ . | [
"to share costs with any other people",
"not to go to wellknown places",
"not to visit dangerous places",
"to buy anything you want to buy"
] | B | 1 | high |
Traveling can be a way to gain life experiences,especially during Spring Break--a week long school vacation in the United States. But what if you're a student and don't have enough money for a trip?Don't worry. Here are some useful suggestions.
Save:This probably is the most important preparation for traveling. Cut exp... | During your trip, _ . | [
"you need more shoes than clothes",
"you shouldn't look for work all the way",
"you can gain valuable life experiences",
"you should forget to do your homework"
] | C | 2 | high |
What do you think of British people and American people? You might think that there are no differences between the people in the two countries. After all they speak the same language, don't they? But if you ask a British or an American person, the differences are quite great.
What do British people think Americans are ... | What do you think of the differences between British and American people? | [
"Their differences are very small.",
"The differences are very great.",
"There are no differences between them.",
"Some people think there are, but some people don't think so."
] | B | 1 | high |
What do you think of British people and American people? You might think that there are no differences between the people in the two countries. After all they speak the same language, don't they? But if you ask a British or an American person, the differences are quite great.
What do British people think Americans are ... | What do the British think Americans are like? | [
"They are strange but friendly.",
"They are poor.",
"They are rich but unfriendly.",
"They are happy in trouble."
] | A | 0 | high |
What do you think of British people and American people? You might think that there are no differences between the people in the two countries. After all they speak the same language, don't they? But if you ask a British or an American person, the differences are quite great.
What do British people think Americans are ... | The American and British people usually get along quite well _ . | [
"when misunderstanding is caused between them",
"once they become friends",
"after they fight",
"when they help each other"
] | B | 1 | high |
In Florida,one McDonald's customer started a pay-it-forward chain that inspired other 249 customers to be generous and do the same.
ABC News reports the spirit of giving is in the air as 250 drive-thru customer at a local McDonald's paid for the meals of the people next to the them.Lakeland customer Torie Keene was pa... | Who started the pay-it-forward chain? | [
"Father Christmas.",
"Marisabel Figueroa.",
"Manager of a McDonald's.",
"Torie Keene from Lakeland."
] | D | 3 | high |
In Florida,one McDonald's customer started a pay-it-forward chain that inspired other 249 customers to be generous and do the same.
ABC News reports the spirit of giving is in the air as 250 drive-thru customer at a local McDonald's paid for the meals of the people next to the them.Lakeland customer Torie Keene was pa... | What're the drivers' reactions towards the generous behavior? | [
"Lucky and unbelievable.",
"Funny and surprised.",
"Amazed and moved.",
"Ridiculous and happy."
] | C | 2 | high |
In Florida,one McDonald's customer started a pay-it-forward chain that inspired other 249 customers to be generous and do the same.
ABC News reports the spirit of giving is in the air as 250 drive-thru customer at a local McDonald's paid for the meals of the people next to the them.Lakeland customer Torie Keene was pa... | For how long did the chain last? | [
"A week.",
"A whole day.",
"About twelve hours.",
"About six hours."
] | D | 3 | high |
Owning a personal island is a luxurious treat one can imagine.
New Holland Island
$400 million, 18 acres
Roman Abramovich
Investment Banker
Located in Saint Petersburg Canal in Russia, the island takes its name after its resemblance to areas in Amsterdam. The owner plans to turn it into a cultural center. The new look ... | The island which has been developed now belongs to a(n) _ . | [
"investment banker",
"famous magician",
"actor",
"investor"
] | B | 1 | high |
Owning a personal island is a luxurious treat one can imagine.
New Holland Island
$400 million, 18 acres
Roman Abramovich
Investment Banker
Located in Saint Petersburg Canal in Russia, the island takes its name after its resemblance to areas in Amsterdam. The owner plans to turn it into a cultural center. The new look ... | How many acres does the cheapest island of the six cover? | [
"120.",
"700.",
"780.",
"5,400."
] | D | 3 | high |
Owning a personal island is a luxurious treat one can imagine.
New Holland Island
$400 million, 18 acres
Roman Abramovich
Investment Banker
Located in Saint Petersburg Canal in Russia, the island takes its name after its resemblance to areas in Amsterdam. The owner plans to turn it into a cultural center. The new look ... | Who will be potential visitors to the James Island? | [
"Those who like adventures and treasure hunts.",
"Those who like rich cultural atmosphere.",
"Those who long to live in a luxurious apartment.",
"Those who agree with the environmentalists' ideas."
] | D | 3 | high |
Owning a personal island is a luxurious treat one can imagine.
New Holland Island
$400 million, 18 acres
Roman Abramovich
Investment Banker
Located in Saint Petersburg Canal in Russia, the island takes its name after its resemblance to areas in Amsterdam. The owner plans to turn it into a cultural center. The new look ... | If you want to buy a personal island, you should pay a visit to _ . | [
"the Mago Island",
"the Mosquito Island",
"the Allan Island",
"the James Island"
] | C | 2 | high |
Lisa has always been overweight. She wanted to lose weight, not just because she wanted to look more beautiful and healthier, but also because it would make life easier. For example, it was difficult for Lisa to find ready-made clothes that would fit. She had to ask a tailor to make clothes that were large enough. In s... | How did Lisa feel about her weight at first? | [
"Proud",
"Worried",
"Happy",
"Strange"
] | B | 1 | high |
Lisa has always been overweight. She wanted to lose weight, not just because she wanted to look more beautiful and healthier, but also because it would make life easier. For example, it was difficult for Lisa to find ready-made clothes that would fit. She had to ask a tailor to make clothes that were large enough. In s... | Why was Lisa chosen to play the role of the queen in the play? | [
"Because she was a star.",
"Because she was fat.",
"Because she was liked by her classmates.",
"Because she was the best student in her class."
] | B | 1 | high |
At the U.S. Open championships in Flushing Meadows, New York last week, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) held an unusual youth press conference . I say "unusual" because the main idea wasn't to promote the sport for young children. Yes, there was a youth tennis exhibition in which a group of fresh-faced kid... | According to Tom Farrey, which of the following statements is TRUE? | [
"Having kids do more than one sport is an advantage to their future career.",
"A child should limit himself to a single activity under the age of 5.",
"Parents are being pressured to let their kids stick with one sport.",
"Multi-sport participation leads to most kids' worse performance."
] | C | 2 | high |
At the U.S. Open championships in Flushing Meadows, New York last week, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) held an unusual youth press conference . I say "unusual" because the main idea wasn't to promote the sport for young children. Yes, there was a youth tennis exhibition in which a group of fresh-faced kid... | Fewer kids are staying involved with sports now than five years ago partly because they _ . | [
"become too fat to take part in sports",
"have too much school work to complete",
"get too many injuries when they do sports",
"are pushed into specialized sport too hard"
] | D | 3 | high |
At the U.S. Open championships in Flushing Meadows, New York last week, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) held an unusual youth press conference . I say "unusual" because the main idea wasn't to promote the sport for young children. Yes, there was a youth tennis exhibition in which a group of fresh-faced kid... | What's the best title for the passage? | [
"The Importance of Doing Sports",
"The Necessity of Physical Education",
"Stop Specializing in Sports So Early",
"Develop Children's Athletic Abilities"
] | C | 2 | high |
Do you know of anyone who uses the truth to deceive ? When someone tells you something that is true, but leaves out important information that should be included, he can give you a false picture.
For example, some might say, "I just won a hundred dollars on the lottery . It was great. I took that dollar ticket back t... | How much did the lottery winner lose? | [
"One hundred dollars.",
"Two hundred dollars.",
"Three hundred dollars.",
"Four hundred dollars."
] | A | 0 | high |
Do you know of anyone who uses the truth to deceive ? When someone tells you something that is true, but leaves out important information that should be included, he can give you a false picture.
For example, some might say, "I just won a hundred dollars on the lottery . It was great. I took that dollar ticket back t... | We may infer that the author believes people should _ . | [
"buy lottery tickets",
"make use of half-truths",
"not take anything at face value",
"not trust the Yucky Company"
] | C | 2 | high |
Do you know of anyone who uses the truth to deceive ? When someone tells you something that is true, but leaves out important information that should be included, he can give you a false picture.
For example, some might say, "I just won a hundred dollars on the lottery . It was great. I took that dollar ticket back t... | What can we know from the example of the Yucky Pill advertisement? | [
"False statements are easy to see through.",
"Half-truths are often used to mislead people.",
"Doctors like to act in advertisements.",
"Advertisements are based on facts."
] | B | 1 | high |
Ask a group of elderly people what it was about their lives that made them happiest overall, and they'll probably mention some warm relationships with family and friends. If you're satisfied with your social life, according to psychologists, you tend to be satisfied with life in general.
From the point of my 50s, I'd s... | According to the passage, the 20s is an age for people to _ . | [
"have a good public image",
"keep themselves informed",
"look back on their own lives",
"develop critical relationships"
] | D | 3 | high |
Ask a group of elderly people what it was about their lives that made them happiest overall, and they'll probably mention some warm relationships with family and friends. If you're satisfied with your social life, according to psychologists, you tend to be satisfied with life in general.
From the point of my 50s, I'd s... | Which of the following is a disadvantage of making friends online? | [
"It makes people pay less attention to social ranking.",
"It robs people of the happy moments spent with friends.",
"It keeps people away from their family and close relatives.",
"It prevents people from keeping in contact with their friends."
] | B | 1 | high |
Ask a group of elderly people what it was about their lives that made them happiest overall, and they'll probably mention some warm relationships with family and friends. If you're satisfied with your social life, according to psychologists, you tend to be satisfied with life in general.
From the point of my 50s, I'd s... | What was the aim of the study conducted by Craig Watkins and Erin Lee? | [
"To know about the 776 young people's Facebook habits.",
"To find out how social media affect real-world social life.",
"To help young people stay connected to the lives of friends.",
"To investigate what kind of people prefer online interactions."
] | B | 1 | high |
Ask a group of elderly people what it was about their lives that made them happiest overall, and they'll probably mention some warm relationships with family and friends. If you're satisfied with your social life, according to psychologists, you tend to be satisfied with life in general.
From the point of my 50s, I'd s... | The author may agree that _ . | [
"old-fashioned friendship can help create virtual bonds",
"there's no need for young people to make online friends",
"real-world friendship is a better choice for young people",
"online friendship is an inevitable trend in the modern world"
] | C | 2 | high |
On the first day of the New Year 2013, I made up my mind to go to Thailand to teach English as a volunteer. Fresh out of college with the world at my fingertips, all I cared about was travelling and seeing the world. Little did I know how awesome my life would be in the coming months!
My journey began with the attendan... | To teach English in a foreign country, one has to _ . | [
"graduate from university",
"receive a certificate of TESOL",
"be trained in a summer course",
"take a course online"
] | B | 1 | high |
On the first day of the New Year 2013, I made up my mind to go to Thailand to teach English as a volunteer. Fresh out of college with the world at my fingertips, all I cared about was travelling and seeing the world. Little did I know how awesome my life would be in the coming months!
My journey began with the attendan... | What did the author do immediately after arriving in Thailand? | [
"He travelled around Thailand by himself.",
"He had a close discussion with Philip.",
"He attended a seminar in Bangkok.",
"He had meeting with other volunteers."
] | A | 0 | high |
On the first day of the New Year 2013, I made up my mind to go to Thailand to teach English as a volunteer. Fresh out of college with the world at my fingertips, all I cared about was travelling and seeing the world. Little did I know how awesome my life would be in the coming months!
My journey began with the attendan... | The author wrote this passage in order to _ . | [
"encourage more people to travel in Thailand",
"give some advice to future volunteers",
"show the readers how to become a volunteer",
"tell us his voluntary experience in Thailand"
] | D | 3 | high |
On the first day of the New Year 2013, I made up my mind to go to Thailand to teach English as a volunteer. Fresh out of college with the world at my fingertips, all I cared about was travelling and seeing the world. Little did I know how awesome my life would be in the coming months!
My journey began with the attendan... | The author found his teaching in Thailand _ . | [
"rewarding",
"boring",
"realistic",
"attractive"
] | A | 0 | high |
David Cameron mistakenly left his eight-year-old daughter in a pub by herself when he drove off without her, as was reported last night.
The Prime Minister --who had been enjoying Sunday drinks with his family near Chequers--only realized his eldest daughter was missing when he arrived back at his official country hous... | What can we learn about the Camerons? | [
"Mr Cameron drove home alone.",
"Nancy was left at the pub by chance.",
"Mrs Cameron drove to see her friends.",
"The children went to the pub for a party."
] | B | 1 | high |
David Cameron mistakenly left his eight-year-old daughter in a pub by herself when he drove off without her, as was reported last night.
The Prime Minister --who had been enjoying Sunday drinks with his family near Chequers--only realized his eldest daughter was missing when he arrived back at his official country hous... | Where is the passage probably taken from? | [
"A story book.",
"A biography.",
"A magazine.",
"A newspaper."
] | D | 3 | high |
Top Four Ways to Build a Wonderful Life
1. Live Below Your Means
There will always be temptation to give up the future for immediate pleasure. We all want to buy that new piece of technology, treat ourselves to an expensive night on the town, or take out a loan for the flashy car we can't afford. It might feel great at... | According to the passage, in order to achieve financial independence after retirement, we'd better _ . | [
"get along well with our family and friends",
"bring ourselves leisure as well as enjoyment",
"invest our money wisely when we are young",
"learn some new skills and try to find a new job"
] | C | 2 | high |
Top Four Ways to Build a Wonderful Life
1. Live Below Your Means
There will always be temptation to give up the future for immediate pleasure. We all want to buy that new piece of technology, treat ourselves to an expensive night on the town, or take out a loan for the flashy car we can't afford. It might feel great at... | From the passage we can infer that some people try to _ . | [
"gain happiness by buying themselves expensive things",
"save everything they can to help those in need",
"devote more attention to their personal life",
"take out a loan to promote technology"
] | A | 0 | high |
Top Four Ways to Build a Wonderful Life
1. Live Below Your Means
There will always be temptation to give up the future for immediate pleasure. We all want to buy that new piece of technology, treat ourselves to an expensive night on the town, or take out a loan for the flashy car we can't afford. It might feel great at... | The author of the passage may agree that the key to self-education is _ . | [
"gaining as many degrees as possible",
"being open to new ideas and views",
"only focusing on very big events",
"creating long-term happiness"
] | B | 1 | high |
Top Four Ways to Build a Wonderful Life
1. Live Below Your Means
There will always be temptation to give up the future for immediate pleasure. We all want to buy that new piece of technology, treat ourselves to an expensive night on the town, or take out a loan for the flashy car we can't afford. It might feel great at... | The above passage is written in order to _ . | [
"explain what true happiness is about",
"offer ways to achieve a happy and successful life",
"introduce different definitions about happiness",
"persuade readers to find out the meaning of life"
] | B | 1 | high |
Miep Gies, the woman who hid the Dutch girl Anne Frank's diary from the Nazis to become one of the world's most-read books, died after a brief illness at the age of 100.
It was Gies who guarded Anne's diary, and presented it to the girl's father, Otto, when he returned from the Auschwitz concentration camp at the en... | When did Miep Gies move to the Netherlands? | [
"In 1909.",
"In 1920.",
"In 1933.",
"In 1947."
] | B | 1 | high |
Miep Gies, the woman who hid the Dutch girl Anne Frank's diary from the Nazis to become one of the world's most-read books, died after a brief illness at the age of 100.
It was Gies who guarded Anne's diary, and presented it to the girl's father, Otto, when he returned from the Auschwitz concentration camp at the en... | Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? | [
"Anne's father Otto survived World War II.",
"Anne's hiding place was discovered in 1943.",
"Only Miep Gies helped the Frank family.",
"Miep Gies wasn't highly honored until her death."
] | A | 0 | high |
Miep Gies, the woman who hid the Dutch girl Anne Frank's diary from the Nazis to become one of the world's most-read books, died after a brief illness at the age of 100.
It was Gies who guarded Anne's diary, and presented it to the girl's father, Otto, when he returned from the Auschwitz concentration camp at the en... | By saying "Gies tried to play down her own role", the writer means Gies _ . | [
"didn't play a role in saving the family",
"regretted saving the diary",
"was proud of what she had done",
"thought she was overpraised"
] | D | 3 | high |
Miep Gies, the woman who hid the Dutch girl Anne Frank's diary from the Nazis to become one of the world's most-read books, died after a brief illness at the age of 100.
It was Gies who guarded Anne's diary, and presented it to the girl's father, Otto, when he returned from the Auschwitz concentration camp at the en... | What's the best title for the passage? | [
"Anne Frank's diary.",
"Woman who saved Anne's diary dies at 100.",
"Survivors of World War II.",
"The story of Miep Gies and Anne Frank."
] | B | 1 | high |
Miep Gies, the woman who hid the Dutch girl Anne Frank's diary from the Nazis to become one of the world's most-read books, died after a brief illness at the age of 100.
It was Gies who guarded Anne's diary, and presented it to the girl's father, Otto, when he returned from the Auschwitz concentration camp at the en... | What can we infer from the passage? | [
"Miep Gies died at the age of 100 after a brief illness.",
"Otto protected his daughter's diary in the war and then had it published.",
"Miep Gies did a great favor to Anne's family.",
"Miep Gies helped Anne's family though she knew none of the family members."
] | C | 2 | high |
We know, painkillers in a tablet can make your headache go away, and antibiotic from a tube can prevent your cuts from becoming infected. Can medicine come in chicken eggs? A team of scientists from Scotland says "yes." They've kept some special chickens that lay eggs with disease-treating drugs inside.
These drugs ar... | What is the best title of the passage? | [
"Animals and Protein Drugs.",
"Medicine Packaged in Various Forms.",
"A Scotland Scientist and His Chickens.",
"Chickens: a Better Choice of Living Drug Factories."
] | D | 3 | high |
We know, painkillers in a tablet can make your headache go away, and antibiotic from a tube can prevent your cuts from becoming infected. Can medicine come in chicken eggs? A team of scientists from Scotland says "yes." They've kept some special chickens that lay eggs with disease-treating drugs inside.
These drugs ar... | Which of the following is Not True according to the passage? | [
"It takes much shorter time for chickens to grow than cows, sheep and goats.",
"Compared to cows, sheep and goats, chickens are less expensive to be raised.",
"Chickens can produce the best quality of drugs among the drug-producing animals.",
"Chickens are smaller in size than cows, sheep and goats and theref... | C | 2 | high |
We know, painkillers in a tablet can make your headache go away, and antibiotic from a tube can prevent your cuts from becoming infected. Can medicine come in chicken eggs? A team of scientists from Scotland says "yes." They've kept some special chickens that lay eggs with disease-treating drugs inside.
These drugs ar... | Why did the chickens make the drugs only in the egg whites? | [
"Because it will help to collect the drugs easily.",
"Because it will not change the DNA of the chickens.",
"Because it will be easy for the patients to take the drugs.",
"Because it will prevent possible harmful effects on the patients."
] | A | 0 | high |
We know, painkillers in a tablet can make your headache go away, and antibiotic from a tube can prevent your cuts from becoming infected. Can medicine come in chicken eggs? A team of scientists from Scotland says "yes." They've kept some special chickens that lay eggs with disease-treating drugs inside.
These drugs ar... | What can be inferred from the passage? | [
"Scottish researchers have kept five more drug-producing chickens.",
"This technique still needs improving so as to satisfy the normal application.",
"In the future people with diseases will take eggs instead of pills.",
"The chicks need to be improved so as to carry the same ability as their parents."
] | B | 1 | high |
In 1971, a young man who grew up very poor was traveling across the country, trying to make a new start for himself. Along the way he had completely run out of money and was forced to spend the night in his car. This continued until one morning, after a week of sleeping in his car, he walked nervously into a restaurant... | The young man was traveling across the country in 1971 probably to_. | [
"look for a good restaurant",
"hand out gifts to passers-by",
"find a new job",
"show his new car to others"
] | C | 2 | high |
In 1971, a young man who grew up very poor was traveling across the country, trying to make a new start for himself. Along the way he had completely run out of money and was forced to spend the night in his car. This continued until one morning, after a week of sleeping in his car, he walked nervously into a restaurant... | From this text we can know that_. | [
"the young lent money to the poor",
"the young man was not rich in the end",
"Santa gives the young man money each year",
"the young man carried out his promise"
] | D | 3 | high |
In 1971, a young man who grew up very poor was traveling across the country, trying to make a new start for himself. Along the way he had completely run out of money and was forced to spend the night in his car. This continued until one morning, after a week of sleeping in his car, he walked nervously into a restaurant... | The best title for this text may be_. | [
"Never Give Up",
"The Key to Success",
"A Kind Waiter in the Restaurant",
"Secret Santa of Kansas City"
] | D | 3 | high |
Have you ever felt that you want more friends? Have you found that you don't know how to make friends? Don't worry. It's easier than it looks.
Start with small actions. If you're uncomfortable with long conversations with people, start by just saying "hi" and asking what the person is doing. Even if you do more listeni... | The author thinks making friends is _ . | [
"difficult",
"easy",
"funny",
"interesting"
] | B | 1 | high |
Have you ever felt that you want more friends? Have you found that you don't know how to make friends? Don't worry. It's easier than it looks.
Start with small actions. If you're uncomfortable with long conversations with people, start by just saying "hi" and asking what the person is doing. Even if you do more listeni... | Which would be the best title for this passage? | [
"Where to Meet Friends?",
"How to Make Friends?",
"What Is a Friend Indeed?",
"Everyone Needs Friends"
] | B | 1 | high |
"Regardless of social class, race, age, men say they hate to shop," says Zukin, City University of New York sociology professor. " Yet when you ask them deeper questions, it turns out that they like to shop. Men generally like to shop for books , music and hardware. But if you ask them about the shopping they do for bo... | Compared to women , men usually treat shopping as _ . | [
"a social event",
"a task",
"a TV game",
"entertainment"
] | B | 1 | high |
"Regardless of social class, race, age, men say they hate to shop," says Zukin, City University of New York sociology professor. " Yet when you ask them deeper questions, it turns out that they like to shop. Men generally like to shop for books , music and hardware. But if you ask them about the shopping they do for bo... | As is known in this passage, teenage girls go shopping _ . | [
"only with their moms",
"only with their s",
"often following magazines",
"often following TV shows"
] | C | 2 | high |
"Regardless of social class, race, age, men say they hate to shop," says Zukin, City University of New York sociology professor. " Yet when you ask them deeper questions, it turns out that they like to shop. Men generally like to shop for books , music and hardware. But if you ask them about the shopping they do for bo... | Young male shoppers make their choices _ . | [
"following their brothers",
"following their s",
"following their fathers' advice",
"following TV shows"
] | D | 3 | high |
The ecosystem is 1ike a chain.If any of the links are broken,the whole system is in danger.This is why wetland protection has been put high on the agenda in recent years.Zhao,vice--director of the State Forestry Administration,says nearly 60 percent of the country's natural wetlands are still not under effect... | How do you understand the phrase "put....high on the agenda"? | [
"Put on a high wall",
"catch a glimpse of",
"pay more attention to",
"come up with"
] | C | 2 | high |
The ecosystem is 1ike a chain.If any of the links are broken,the whole system is in danger.This is why wetland protection has been put high on the agenda in recent years.Zhao,vice--director of the State Forestry Administration,says nearly 60 percent of the country's natural wetlands are still not under effect... | What will happen if wetland is not under protection yet? | [
"Birds won't have their eggs.",
"China will have more wetland.",
"The chain of ecosystem will be broken.",
"There will be few floods."
] | C | 2 | high |
The ecosystem is 1ike a chain.If any of the links are broken,the whole system is in danger.This is why wetland protection has been put high on the agenda in recent years.Zhao,vice--director of the State Forestry Administration,says nearly 60 percent of the country's natural wetlands are still not under effect... | Which of the following is WRONG? | [
"We should protect wetland to offer habitats for birds.",
"Some laws have been passed to protect wetland.",
"Education and laws as well are both important for the wetland protection.",
"Wetland protection won't be a success unless everyone offers their efforts."
] | B | 1 | high |
The ecosystem is 1ike a chain.If any of the links are broken,the whole system is in danger.This is why wetland protection has been put high on the agenda in recent years.Zhao,vice--director of the State Forestry Administration,says nearly 60 percent of the country's natural wetlands are still not under effect... | What is the best title of this passage? | [
"Ocean, forestry and wetlands are the three global ecological systems.",
"Environment protection is a campaign.",
"Wetland protection keeps ecological harmony.",
"The ecosystem is a chain."
] | C | 2 | high |
Parents are fighting for their child's right to rest across the country. Twenty-three elementary schools in Orange County, Florida, have been cutting back on rest, and even canceling it to increase class time.
In a recent Orange County School Board meeting, parents demanded that rest time be carried out in all local sc... | What will Angela Browning agree with? | [
"Kids of five years old had better get more break time.",
"Proper rest time improves children's learning efficiency.",
"The more rest children have, the higher grades they will get.",
"Elementary schools should limit kids' rest time to 30 minutes."
] | B | 1 | high |
Parents are fighting for their child's right to rest across the country. Twenty-three elementary schools in Orange County, Florida, have been cutting back on rest, and even canceling it to increase class time.
In a recent Orange County School Board meeting, parents demanded that rest time be carried out in all local sc... | What drives so many teachers to reduce students' rest time? | [
"Parents' demand",
"Students' lack of social skills",
"Students' bad behavior",
"The link between their pay and school's scores"
] | D | 3 | high |
Parents are fighting for their child's right to rest across the country. Twenty-three elementary schools in Orange County, Florida, have been cutting back on rest, and even canceling it to increase class time.
In a recent Orange County School Board meeting, parents demanded that rest time be carried out in all local sc... | What's the main idea of the text? | [
"The government is to order schools to increase rest time.",
"Students expect to get more time to play in school.",
"Parents struggle for the rest right for their kids in school.",
"Teachers' pay is related to their performance in teaching."
] | C | 2 | high |
Jayne Fisher watched anxiously as her 17-year-old daughter Katie pulled her lamb into the Madison County Junior Livestock for sale.
Katie was battling cancer. This was her first chance in months to be outdoors having fun, away from hospitals and treatments, and she had come with high hopes for earning some money for h... | Katie sold her lamb in order to _ . | [
"earn an amount of money to cover her medical expenses",
"help her mother support their family and keep more lambs",
"show her lamb was a famous one and raise some money",
"get some unexpected results from a chain reaction"
] | A | 0 | high |
Jayne Fisher watched anxiously as her 17-year-old daughter Katie pulled her lamb into the Madison County Junior Livestock for sale.
Katie was battling cancer. This was her first chance in months to be outdoors having fun, away from hospitals and treatments, and she had come with high hopes for earning some money for h... | Why did families buy Katie's lamb and return it repeatedly? | [
"They had fun in reselling it.",
"The auctioneer ordered them to do so.",
"They wanted to help Katie from the heart",
"Katie's mother cried for help."
] | C | 2 | high |
Jayne Fisher watched anxiously as her 17-year-old daughter Katie pulled her lamb into the Madison County Junior Livestock for sale.
Katie was battling cancer. This was her first chance in months to be outdoors having fun, away from hospitals and treatments, and she had come with high hopes for earning some money for h... | What is the best title of the passage? | [
"Battling cancer",
"A warm-hearted auctioneer",
"Bidding from the heart",
"A wise lamb"
] | C | 2 | high |
Penguins can taste only sour and salty food, scientists have discovered. A genetic study suggests the flightless birds lost three of the five basic tastes long ago in evolution.
Taste is critical for survival in most animals, but may not matter in the penguin, which swallows fish whole, say researchers in China and the... | What's the best title of the passage? | [
"Penguins lost ability to taste fish",
"The life of penguins",
"The findings of researchers in China and USA",
"Penguins living on Antarctica"
] | A | 0 | high |
Penguins can taste only sour and salty food, scientists have discovered. A genetic study suggests the flightless birds lost three of the five basic tastes long ago in evolution.
Taste is critical for survival in most animals, but may not matter in the penguin, which swallows fish whole, say researchers in China and the... | Which of the following animals can taste sweet flavour according to the passage? | [
"The penguin.",
"The hummingbird.",
"The polar bear.",
"The fish."
] | B | 1 | high |
Penguins can taste only sour and salty food, scientists have discovered. A genetic study suggests the flightless birds lost three of the five basic tastes long ago in evolution.
Taste is critical for survival in most animals, but may not matter in the penguin, which swallows fish whole, say researchers in China and the... | What was the discovery made by the researchers when decoding penguin genomes? | [
"Some of the taste genes were missing.",
"Penguins are believed to have sweet and salty tastes.",
"The bird's evolution on the frozen ice sheets of Antarctica.",
"Taste is critical for survival in most animals."
] | A | 0 | high |
Penguins can taste only sour and salty food, scientists have discovered. A genetic study suggests the flightless birds lost three of the five basic tastes long ago in evolution.
Taste is critical for survival in most animals, but may not matter in the penguin, which swallows fish whole, say researchers in China and the... | Which of the following statements is not true according to the passage? | [
"Penguins swallow fish without chewing.",
"The findings were published in Current Biology journal.",
"Sending signals from sweet, umami, and bitter taste receptors to the brain does not work at very low temperatures.",
"Prof Jianzhi Zhang was the lead researcher of a university in UK, and Wuhan University, Ch... | D | 3 | high |
invites applications for the following posts:
HOUSEKEEPING
Housekeeping Supervisor
Salary: $1,200 per month
At least 2 years similar experience
Female only
Housemaids
Salary: $700 per month
No experience required
Part-time posts for Housemaids only
LAUNDRY
Laundry Valet
Salary: $700 per month
Duties - to collect and ... | What work does a laundry valet do? | [
"He washes the clothes.",
"He drives the laundry truck.",
"He collects and delivers bags of laundry.",
"He operates the machines in the laundry room."
] | C | 2 | high |
invites applications for the following posts:
HOUSEKEEPING
Housekeeping Supervisor
Salary: $1,200 per month
At least 2 years similar experience
Female only
Housemaids
Salary: $700 per month
No experience required
Part-time posts for Housemaids only
LAUNDRY
Laundry Valet
Salary: $700 per month
Duties - to collect and ... | Which posts can fresh school-leavers apply for? | [
"Housekeeping supervisor and housemaid.",
"Housemaid and waiter.",
"Head waiter and waiter.",
"Laundry valet and laundry attendant."
] | B | 1 | high |
invites applications for the following posts:
HOUSEKEEPING
Housekeeping Supervisor
Salary: $1,200 per month
At least 2 years similar experience
Female only
Housemaids
Salary: $700 per month
No experience required
Part-time posts for Housemaids only
LAUNDRY
Laundry Valet
Salary: $700 per month
Duties - to collect and ... | Which of these jobs require shift work? | [
"Housemaid and waiter.",
"Laundry valet and waiter.",
"Car driver and pool attendant.",
"Laundry attendant and pool attendant."
] | B | 1 | high |
invites applications for the following posts:
HOUSEKEEPING
Housekeeping Supervisor
Salary: $1,200 per month
At least 2 years similar experience
Female only
Housemaids
Salary: $700 per month
No experience required
Part-time posts for Housemaids only
LAUNDRY
Laundry Valet
Salary: $700 per month
Duties - to collect and ... | There are four people applying for pool attendant. If you are the interview, who do you think is most suitable for the post? | [
"Mary, who likes swimming very much.",
"Jenny, who knows life-saving technique very well.",
"Tom, who has been a pool attendant for two years.",
"John, who expects to earn over $1000 every month."
] | C | 2 | high |
A recent survey made by BUPA, an international healthcare provider, shows that 54 percent of Chinese people aged between 45 and 54 consider themselves old, while 28 percent say that the thought of getting old upsets them. 25 percent are afraid of getting old, and a third worry about life in old age.
BUPA made the surve... | According to the survey, many Chinese people surveyed feel old before they are _ . | [
"50 year old",
"60 years old",
"70 years old",
"80 years old"
] | B | 1 | high |
A recent survey made by BUPA, an international healthcare provider, shows that 54 percent of Chinese people aged between 45 and 54 consider themselves old, while 28 percent say that the thought of getting old upsets them. 25 percent are afraid of getting old, and a third worry about life in old age.
BUPA made the surve... | Most of Chinese people surveyed expect help from _ . | [
"the government",
"family members",
"insurance companies",
"healthcare providers"
] | B | 1 | high |
A recent survey made by BUPA, an international healthcare provider, shows that 54 percent of Chinese people aged between 45 and 54 consider themselves old, while 28 percent say that the thought of getting old upsets them. 25 percent are afraid of getting old, and a third worry about life in old age.
BUPA made the surve... | Who are the youngest at heart according to the survey? | [
"The Indians.",
"The Brazilians",
"The French",
"The Chinese"
] | C | 2 | high |
A recent survey made by BUPA, an international healthcare provider, shows that 54 percent of Chinese people aged between 45 and 54 consider themselves old, while 28 percent say that the thought of getting old upsets them. 25 percent are afraid of getting old, and a third worry about life in old age.
BUPA made the surve... | Why are the Indians not afraid of getting old? | [
"Because they have got ready for old age.",
"Because old people are respected in India.",
"Because getting old means enjoying life.",
"Because they will get more help from society."
] | A | 0 | high |
Humans have sewn by hand for thousands of years. It was said that the first thread was made from animal muscle and sinew . And the earliest needles were made from bones. Since those early days, many people have been involved in the process of developing a machine that could do the same thing more quickly and with grea... | Barthelemy Thimonnier's garment factory was burned down because _ . | [
"people did not know how to put out the fire",
"Elias Howe thought Thimonnier had stolen his invention",
"the sewing machines couldn't work finally",
"workers who feared the loss of their jobs to a machine set fire"
] | D | 3 | high |
Humans have sewn by hand for thousands of years. It was said that the first thread was made from animal muscle and sinew . And the earliest needles were made from bones. Since those early days, many people have been involved in the process of developing a machine that could do the same thing more quickly and with grea... | Why did the court force Isaac Singer to pay Elias Howe a lifetime of royalties? | [
"Because the judge was against Singer for his unfriendly attitude.",
"Because Howe had already patented the lockstitch used by Singer.",
"Because Singer had borrowed money from Howe and never repaid it.",
"Because Singer and Howe had both invented the same machine."
] | B | 1 | high |
Humans have sewn by hand for thousands of years. It was said that the first thread was made from animal muscle and sinew . And the earliest needles were made from bones. Since those early days, many people have been involved in the process of developing a machine that could do the same thing more quickly and with grea... | Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? | [
"A Stitch in Time Saves Nine",
"The Case between Howe and Singer",
"Patent Laws on the Sewing Machine",
"The Early History of the Sewing Machine"
] | D | 3 | high |
Mayday is a rock band from Taiwan that was formed in the late 1990s with five members, namely ,Ashin (vocalist), Monster and Stone (guitars), Masa (bass) and Guan You (drums). Formerly making music under the name of So Band, they officially came to be known as Mayday in 1997, with the name originating from Masa's onlin... | Mayday has had a history of _ years up to now. | [
"less than 12",
"more than 18",
"around 13",
"around 10"
] | C | 2 | high |
Mayday is a rock band from Taiwan that was formed in the late 1990s with five members, namely ,Ashin (vocalist), Monster and Stone (guitars), Masa (bass) and Guan You (drums). Formerly making music under the name of So Band, they officially came to be known as Mayday in 1997, with the name originating from Masa's onlin... | Mayday's songs _ . | [
"are all written in Min Nan and Mandarin.",
"are popular only among the Taiwanese youths",
"are influenced greatly by the holy persons.",
"are created by the five members of Mayday together."
] | C | 2 | high |
Mayday is a rock band from Taiwan that was formed in the late 1990s with five members, namely ,Ashin (vocalist), Monster and Stone (guitars), Masa (bass) and Guan You (drums). Formerly making music under the name of So Band, they officially came to be known as Mayday in 1997, with the name originating from Masa's onlin... | Which of the following is true about the members of Mayday? | [
"Each member plays a part separately in the rock band.",
"Monster and Masa play the guitars in the rock band.",
"Masa has a nickname online when he performs in the rock band.",
"Before it got famous,the rock band was not called Mayday."
] | D | 3 | high |
Mayday is a rock band from Taiwan that was formed in the late 1990s with five members, namely ,Ashin (vocalist), Monster and Stone (guitars), Masa (bass) and Guan You (drums). Formerly making music under the name of So Band, they officially came to be known as Mayday in 1997, with the name originating from Masa's onlin... | The whole passage tells us _ . | [
"why Mayday has got popular",
"who and what influence Mayday",
"different roles played in Mayday",
"some things about Mayday"
] | D | 3 | high |
In America, when the eighth graders leave the middle school, they are often worried about moving to the high school. It is a hard time for them, but it can be an exciting one as well. To make it easier, students need to get familiar with their school.
Even though they've done this already in the middle school, it's sti... | According to the text, most students feel _ when entering the high school. | [
"excited",
"nervous",
"lonely",
"disappointed"
] | B | 1 | high |
In America, when the eighth graders leave the middle school, they are often worried about moving to the high school. It is a hard time for them, but it can be an exciting one as well. To make it easier, students need to get familiar with their school.
Even though they've done this already in the middle school, it's sti... | Which of the following is TRUE about the school clubs? | [
"There are fewer students from higher grades in the school clubs.",
"The school clubs in high school only welcome sports fans.",
"Summer activities begin before school starts.",
"School officers can help new students join school clubs."
] | D | 3 | high |
In America, when the eighth graders leave the middle school, they are often worried about moving to the high school. It is a hard time for them, but it can be an exciting one as well. To make it easier, students need to get familiar with their school.
Even though they've done this already in the middle school, it's sti... | When do many schools take students to visit their new high school? | [
"Before the eighth grade year starts.",
"Right after the high school year starts.",
"At the beginning of the new term in the high school.",
"At the end of their eighth grade year"
] | D | 3 | high |
In America, when the eighth graders leave the middle school, they are often worried about moving to the high school. It is a hard time for them, but it can be an exciting one as well. To make it easier, students need to get familiar with their school.
Even though they've done this already in the middle school, it's sti... | What is the purpose of this text? | [
"To tell the new students how to learn in high school",
"To introduce new schools.",
"To give the teachers some advice.",
"To give advice to new high school students."
] | D | 3 | high |
Where do dogs come from?
Gray wolves are their ancestors. Scientists are pretty consistent about that. And researchers have suggested that dogs' origins can date back to Europe, the Near East, Siberia and South China. Central Asia is the newest and best candidate, according to a large study of dogs from around the worl... | According to the research on a large number of dogs, we can know _ . | [
"dogs mainly lived in Europe and the Far East",
"dogs would like to live in Central Asia",
"dogs' ancestors come from gray wolves",
"the Near East has many gray wolves"
] | C | 2 | high |
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