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[
"Take it seriously.",
"Don't rely on others.",
"Do something else.",
"Don't lose heart."
] | What does the author advise us to do the next time we are waiting? | The very purest form of waiting is the Watched-Pot Wait. It is without doubt the most annoying of all. Take filling up the kitchen sink as an example. There is absolutely nothing you can do while this is going on but keep both eyes fixed on the sink until it's full. During these waits, the brain slips away from the bod... | 3861.txt | 3 |
[
"exploring various causes of \"waits\".",
"describing detailed processes of \"waits\".",
"analyzing different categories of \"waits\"",
"revealing frustrating consequences of \"waits\""
] | The author supports his view by _ . | The very purest form of waiting is the Watched-Pot Wait. It is without doubt the most annoying of all. Take filling up the kitchen sink as an example. There is absolutely nothing you can do while this is going on but keep both eyes fixed on the sink until it's full. During these waits, the brain slips away from the bod... | 3861.txt | 2 |
[
"The Right to Live",
"The Right to Die",
"The Doctor's Duty",
"Life is Better Than Death"
] | The best title for this passage would be. | In recent years advances in medical technology have made it possible for people to live longer than in the past. New medicines and instruments are being developed every day to extend life. However, some people, including some doctors, are not in favour of these life extending measures, and they argue that people should... | 1122.txt | 1 |
[
"the development of medical technology",
"big hospitals",
"good doctors",
"both B and C"
] | In recent years, people can live longer than in the past, It's because of. | In recent years advances in medical technology have made it possible for people to live longer than in the past. New medicines and instruments are being developed every day to extend life. However, some people, including some doctors, are not in favour of these life extending measures, and they argue that people should... | 1122.txt | 0 |
[
"the doctors",
"the surroundings",
"his or her family",
"the patient himself or herself"
] | According to some people, whether a dying patient has the right to die or not is up to. | In recent years advances in medical technology have made it possible for people to live longer than in the past. New medicines and instruments are being developed every day to extend life. However, some people, including some doctors, are not in favour of these life extending measures, and they argue that people should... | 1122.txt | 3 |
[
"death is better than life",
"life is better than death",
"neither death nor life is good",
"none of the above"
] | The writer's opinion is. | In recent years advances in medical technology have made it possible for people to live longer than in the past. New medicines and instruments are being developed every day to extend life. However, some people, including some doctors, are not in favour of these life extending measures, and they argue that people should... | 1122.txt | 3 |
[
"Most of the medical workers join in the argument.",
"The argument has ended in favour of the patients.",
"The argument hasn't ended yet.",
"The quality of life is not as important as life itself, so it is generally thought that people should not be allowed to die under any conditions."
] | Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? | In recent years advances in medical technology have made it possible for people to live longer than in the past. New medicines and instruments are being developed every day to extend life. However, some people, including some doctors, are not in favour of these life extending measures, and they argue that people should... | 1122.txt | 2 |
[
"its standard of living",
"its money",
"its ability to provide goods and services",
"its ability to provide transport and entertainment"
] | A country's wealth depends upon_ . , | The "standard of living" of any country means the average person's share of the goods and services which the country produces. A country's standard of living, therefore, depends first and foremost on its capacity to produce wealth. "Wealth" in this sense is not money, for we do not live on money but on things that mone... | 1784.txt | 2 |
[
"most importantly",
"firstly",
"largely",
"for the most part"
] | The word "foremost" means_ . | The "standard of living" of any country means the average person's share of the goods and services which the country produces. A country's standard of living, therefore, depends first and foremost on its capacity to produce wealth. "Wealth" in this sense is not money, for we do not live on money but on things that mone... | 1784.txt | 0 |
[
"a country's wealth depends on many factors",
"the U. S. A. is one of the wealthiest countries in the world",
"the Sahara Desert is a very poor region",
"natural resources are an important factor in the wealth or poverty of a country"
] | The main idea of the second paragraph is that_ . | The "standard of living" of any country means the average person's share of the goods and services which the country produces. A country's standard of living, therefore, depends first and foremost on its capacity to produce wealth. "Wealth" in this sense is not money, for we do not live on money but on things that mone... | 1784.txt | 0 |
[
"2",
"3",
"4",
"5"
] | The third paragraph mentions some of the advantages which one country may have over another in making use of its resources. How many such advantages are mentioned in this paragraph? | The "standard of living" of any country means the average person's share of the goods and services which the country produces. A country's standard of living, therefore, depends first and foremost on its capacity to produce wealth. "Wealth" in this sense is not money, for we do not live on money but on things that mone... | 1784.txt | 1 |
[
"the main idea of the paragraph",
"an example supporting the main idea of the paragraph",
"the conclusion of the paragraph",
"not related to the paragraph"
] | The second sentence.in Paragraph 3 is_ . | The "standard of living" of any country means the average person's share of the goods and services which the country produces. A country's standard of living, therefore, depends first and foremost on its capacity to produce wealth. "Wealth" in this sense is not money, for we do not live on money but on things that mone... | 1784.txt | 1 |
[
"They have been competing for the leading position.",
"California has been superior to Texas in many ways.",
"They are both models of development for other states.",
"Texas's cowboy culture is less known than California's."
] | What does the author say about California and Texas in Paragraph 17 | America's recent history has been a persistent tilt to the West--of people, ideas, commerce and even political power. California and Texas are the twin poles of the West, but very different ones. For most of the 20th century the home of Silicon Valley and Hollywood has been the brainier and trendier of the two. Texas h... | 1373.txt | 1 |
[
"Its debts are pushing it into bankruptcy.",
"Its budgets have been cut by $26 billion.",
"It is faced with a serious financial crisis.",
"It is trying hard to protect the vulnerable."
] | What does the author say about today's California? | America's recent history has been a persistent tilt to the West--of people, ideas, commerce and even political power. California and Texas are the twin poles of the West, but very different ones. For most of the 20th century the home of Silicon Valley and Hollywood has been the brainier and trendier of the two. Texas h... | 1373.txt | 2 |
[
"It practices small government.",
"It is home to traditional industries.",
"It has a large Hispanic population.",
"It has an enviable welfare system."
] | In what way is Texas different from California? | America's recent history has been a persistent tilt to the West--of people, ideas, commerce and even political power. California and Texas are the twin poles of the West, but very different ones. For most of the 20th century the home of Silicon Valley and Hollywood has been the brainier and trendier of the two. Texas h... | 1373.txt | 0 |
[
"Its Hispanic population is mostly illiterate.",
"Its sunrise industries are shrinking rapidly.",
"Its education cannot meet the needs of the knowledge economy.",
"Its immigrants have a hard time adapting to its cowboy culture."
] | What problem is Texas confronted with? | America's recent history has been a persistent tilt to the West--of people, ideas, commerce and even political power. California and Texas are the twin poles of the West, but very different ones. For most of the 20th century the home of Silicon Valley and Hollywood has been the brainier and trendier of the two. Texas h... | 1373.txt | 2 |
[
"Each state has its own way of governing.",
"Most states favor a bipartisan approach.",
"Parties collaborate in drawing public policies.",
"All states believe in government for the people."
] | What do we learn about American politics from the passage? | America's recent history has been a persistent tilt to the West--of people, ideas, commerce and even political power. California and Texas are the twin poles of the West, but very different ones. For most of the 20th century the home of Silicon Valley and Hollywood has been the brainier and trendier of the two. Texas h... | 1373.txt | 0 |
[
"The current tap water.",
"The quality of current tap water.",
"National standards.",
"The tap water of the European Union and the US."
] | What does the italicied word"it"mean in the second paragraph? | People in Shanghai can quench their thirst with high quality water if the Shanghai Water Authority (SWA) is able to make good on its word.It has vowed to make the city's water match its status as a worldclass city。
"The current tap water quality me ets national standards,but,compared with that of the European Union and... | 3430.txt | 1 |
[
"By 2020",
"in the first half of this year",
"before 2010",
"by 2008"
] | People in Shanghai can drink their tap water _ . | People in Shanghai can quench their thirst with high quality water if the Shanghai Water Authority (SWA) is able to make good on its word.It has vowed to make the city's water match its status as a worldclass city。
"The current tap water quality me ets national standards,but,compared with that of the European Union and... | 3430.txt | 2 |
[
"The water of the Huangpu River will be treated.",
"Aged water pipes will be treated.",
"Water facilities must be renovated.",
"Water fountains must be found."
] | What step need not be taken in order to improve the tap water? | People in Shanghai can quench their thirst with high quality water if the Shanghai Water Authority (SWA) is able to make good on its word.It has vowed to make the city's water match its status as a worldclass city。
"The current tap water quality me ets national standards,but,compared with that of the European Union and... | 3430.txt | 3 |
[
"e,d,a,b,c",
"b,d,e,a,c",
"e,d,b,c,a",
"b,e,d,c,a"
] | Which is the correct order of the following events? a.People of Shanghai can quench their thirst with high quality water. b.The tap water quality meets national standards. c.The water of Shanghai reaches the standards of developed countries. d.The people of Beijing drink their tap water. e.The treatment of the water o... | People in Shanghai can quench their thirst with high quality water if the Shanghai Water Authority (SWA) is able to make good on its word.It has vowed to make the city's water match its status as a worldclass city。
"The current tap water quality me ets national standards,but,compared with that of the European Union and... | 3430.txt | 1 |
[
"The cost of treating the tap water.",
"How to reach the water standards of developed countries.",
"The project for making tap water drinkable in Shanghai and Beijing.",
"The progress of treating the water of Huangpu River."
] | What is the main idea of the passage? | People in Shanghai can quench their thirst with high quality water if the Shanghai Water Authority (SWA) is able to make good on its word.It has vowed to make the city's water match its status as a worldclass city。
"The current tap water quality me ets national standards,but,compared with that of the European Union and... | 3430.txt | 2 |
[
"beautiful hair",
"pretty clothes",
"lovely smile",
"young age"
] | The guests praised Kelly for carrying coats upstairs because of her _ . | We have two daughters: Kristen is seven years old and Kelly is four. Last Sunday evening, we invited some people home for dinner. I dressed them nicely for the party, and told them that their job was to join Mommy in answering the door when the bell rang. Mommy would introduce them to the guests, and then they would ta... | 3604.txt | 3 |
[
"the guest gave her more coats to carry",
"she didn't look as pretty as Kelly",
"the guests praised her sister more than her",
"her mother didn't introduce her to the guests"
] | Kristen felt sad and cried because _ . | We have two daughters: Kristen is seven years old and Kelly is four. Last Sunday evening, we invited some people home for dinner. I dressed them nicely for the party, and told them that their job was to join Mommy in answering the door when the bell rang. Mommy would introduce them to the guests, and then they would ta... | 3604.txt | 2 |
[
"parents should pay more attention to the elder children",
"the younger children are usually more easily hurt",
"people usually like the younger children more",
"adults should treat children equally"
] | We can conclude from the passage that _ . | We have two daughters: Kristen is seven years old and Kelly is four. Last Sunday evening, we invited some people home for dinner. I dressed them nicely for the party, and told them that their job was to join Mommy in answering the door when the bell rang. Mommy would introduce them to the guests, and then they would ta... | 3604.txt | 3 |
[
"similar",
"inaccurate",
"small",
"significant"
] | The word "trivial" in the passage is closest in meaning to | One of the first recorded observers to surmise a long age for Earth was the Greek historian Herodotus, who lived from approximately 480 B.C. to 425 B.C. He observed that the Nile River Delta was in fact a series of sediment deposits built up in successive floods. By noting that individual floods deposit only thin layer... | 3492.txt | 2 |
[
"provide detailed records of the most significant floods in the history of the Nile",
"develop a way of calculating the age of geologic features",
"conclude that the Nile River Delta was as old as Earth",
"predict when the river would flood and when it would not"
] | According to paragraph 1. Herodotus' observations of the Nile River Delta were significant because they allowed him to | One of the first recorded observers to surmise a long age for Earth was the Greek historian Herodotus, who lived from approximately 480 B.C. to 425 B.C. He observed that the Nile River Delta was in fact a series of sediment deposits built up in successive floods. By noting that individual floods deposit only thin layer... | 3492.txt | 1 |
[
"understand clues to Earth's history through the rock record",
"work out principles of the progressive depositing of sediment.",
"realize that geologic processes happen in cycles.",
"describe the forces associated with subterranean heat."
] | According to paragraph 2, James Hutton was the first person to | One of the first recorded observers to surmise a long age for Earth was the Greek historian Herodotus, who lived from approximately 480 B.C. to 425 B.C. He observed that the Nile River Delta was in fact a series of sediment deposits built up in successive floods. By noting that individual floods deposit only thin layer... | 3492.txt | 2 |
[
"replace",
"show",
"cover",
"expand"
] | The word "exhibit" in the passage is closest in meaning to | One of the first recorded observers to surmise a long age for Earth was the Greek historian Herodotus, who lived from approximately 480 B.C. to 425 B.C. He observed that the Nile River Delta was in fact a series of sediment deposits built up in successive floods. By noting that individual floods deposit only thin layer... | 3492.txt | 1 |
[
"occurrence",
"locations",
"effects",
"combinations"
] | The word "episodes" in the passage is closest in meaning to | One of the first recorded observers to surmise a long age for Earth was the Greek historian Herodotus, who lived from approximately 480 B.C. to 425 B.C. He observed that the Nile River Delta was in fact a series of sediment deposits built up in successive floods. By noting that individual floods deposit only thin layer... | 3492.txt | 0 |
[
"They ignored Hutton's findings about rates of sedimentation and thus tended to underestimate the age by a factor of 10 to 50.",
"Using the sedimentary record, they were able to guess the correct age within 100 million to 400 million years.",
"They did not realize that much of the sedimentary record is missing ... | According to paragraph 4, what happened when geologists at the turn of the twentieth century tried to estimate Earth's age? | One of the first recorded observers to surmise a long age for Earth was the Greek historian Herodotus, who lived from approximately 480 B.C. to 425 B.C. He observed that the Nile River Delta was in fact a series of sediment deposits built up in successive floods. By noting that individual floods deposit only thin layer... | 3492.txt | 2 |
[
"several",
"specific",
"early",
"incorrect"
] | The word "flawed" in the passage is closest in meaning to | One of the first recorded observers to surmise a long age for Earth was the Greek historian Herodotus, who lived from approximately 480 B.C. to 425 B.C. He observed that the Nile River Delta was in fact a series of sediment deposits built up in successive floods. By noting that individual floods deposit only thin layer... | 3492.txt | 3 |
[
"To show that questions about the Sun's energy source were as interesting to early scientists as questions about Earth's age.",
"To provide evidence that Hutton's ideas led to advances in physics and astronomy as well as in geology.",
"To explain why there is such a tremendous amount of energy flowing from the ... | Why is "gravitational contraction" mentioned in the passage? | One of the first recorded observers to surmise a long age for Earth was the Greek historian Herodotus, who lived from approximately 480 B.C. to 425 B.C. He observed that the Nile River Delta was in fact a series of sediment deposits built up in successive floods. By noting that individual floods deposit only thin layer... | 3492.txt | 3 |
[
"could not be sustained through chemical reactions over the long term.",
"came from compression resulting from the force of gravity.",
"was largely the result of chemical reactions that took place over a period of more than a millennium.",
"was necessary to fuel most of the chemical reactions on Earth."
] | According to paragraph 5, Immanuel Kant recognized that the Sun's energy | One of the first recorded observers to surmise a long age for Earth was the Greek historian Herodotus, who lived from approximately 480 B.C. to 425 B.C. He observed that the Nile River Delta was in fact a series of sediment deposits built up in successive floods. By noting that individual floods deposit only thin layer... | 3492.txt | 0 |
[
"It is based on information taken from the examination of meteorites.",
"It is surprisingly consistent with estimates from the nineteenth century.",
"It is confirmed by solar evolution models.",
"It puts the age of Earth at about 4 5 billion years."
] | According to paragraph 6, which of the following is NOT true about scientists most recent estimate of Earth's age? | One of the first recorded observers to surmise a long age for Earth was the Greek historian Herodotus, who lived from approximately 480 B.C. to 425 B.C. He observed that the Nile River Delta was in fact a series of sediment deposits built up in successive floods. By noting that individual floods deposit only thin layer... | 3492.txt | 1 |
[
"The Sun was already billions of years old when the planets were formed.",
"The planets closest to the Sun formed first.",
"Meteorites entered the solar system sometime after the planets were formed.",
"All parts of the solar system formed at approximately the same time."
] | Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph 6 about the formation of the solar system? | One of the first recorded observers to surmise a long age for Earth was the Greek historian Herodotus, who lived from approximately 480 B.C. to 425 B.C. He observed that the Nile River Delta was in fact a series of sediment deposits built up in successive floods. By noting that individual floods deposit only thin layer... | 3492.txt | 3 |
[
"A crime quite experienced and tactful.",
"A crime by operating at the middle place.",
"A crime attempting to temper police to work for him.",
"A crime in money-laundering."
] | What kind of crime was Daniel Dantas convicted of according to the passage? | Many bankers may be worried about whether some fancy product dreamed up might yet lead to a visit from the police. Daniel Dantas, a financier, who has profited by operating at the middle place where business and government meet in Brazil, has been opening the door to find the police outside for much of the past decade.... | 881.txt | 2 |
[
"They seized a computer by chance and got some evidence.",
"They directly conducted a probe into him.",
"They found he tempered police officers to delete his name.",
"They questioned him and made sure the process of money-laundering."
] | How did the police convict the charge against Mr. Dantas according to the passage? | Many bankers may be worried about whether some fancy product dreamed up might yet lead to a visit from the police. Daniel Dantas, a financier, who has profited by operating at the middle place where business and government meet in Brazil, has been opening the door to find the police outside for much of the past decade.... | 881.txt | 2 |
[
"he usually gets along well with them",
"he does not have a good relationship with them",
"he totally trusts all of his business partners",
"he believes that they make him a victim"
] | Mr. Dantas' relationship with his business partners is that _ | Many bankers may be worried about whether some fancy product dreamed up might yet lead to a visit from the police. Daniel Dantas, a financier, who has profited by operating at the middle place where business and government meet in Brazil, has been opening the door to find the police outside for much of the past decade.... | 881.txt | 1 |
[
"He is a gifted financier and less socialized person.",
"He always enjoys notorious fame in economic and political field.",
"He is a vegetarian who likes making food by himself.",
"His tragedy was mounted by the government conspiracy."
] | What can we learn about Mr. Dantas according to the passage? | Many bankers may be worried about whether some fancy product dreamed up might yet lead to a visit from the police. Daniel Dantas, a financier, who has profited by operating at the middle place where business and government meet in Brazil, has been opening the door to find the police outside for much of the past decade.... | 881.txt | 0 |
[
"His influence on government may reduce his notoriety and crime.",
"In business privatization, he participated with demanding expertise.",
"He never meets the President himself.",
"People knowing him deem that he was sheer evil."
] | What kind of relationship is reflected between Mr. Dantas and government in the passage? | Many bankers may be worried about whether some fancy product dreamed up might yet lead to a visit from the police. Daniel Dantas, a financier, who has profited by operating at the middle place where business and government meet in Brazil, has been opening the door to find the police outside for much of the past decade.... | 881.txt | 1 |
[
"to warn the reader of the dwindling water supply",
"to explain industrial uses of water",
"to acquaint the reader with water pollution problems",
"to demonstrate various measures to solve the pollution problem"
] | The purpose of this passage is _ . | Water problems in the future will become more intense and more complex. Our increasing population will tremendously increase urban wastes, primarily sewage. On the other hand, increasing demands for water will decrease substantially the amount of water available for diluting wastes. Rapidly expanding industries which i... | 838.txt | 2 |
[
"Industrial development includes the simplification of complex chemical processes.",
"Diluting wastes needs certain amount of water.",
"Demands for water will go up along with the expanding population.",
"Intensive cultivation of land requires more and more chemicals."
] | which of the following points is not included in the passage? | Water problems in the future will become more intense and more complex. Our increasing population will tremendously increase urban wastes, primarily sewage. On the other hand, increasing demands for water will decrease substantially the amount of water available for diluting wastes. Rapidly expanding industries which i... | 838.txt | 0 |
[
"countries of the world will work together on pollution problems",
"byproducts from wastes lead to a more prosperous marketplace",
"science is making great progress on increasing water supplieswww.examw.com",
"some industries are now making economic use of wastes"
] | The reader can conclude that _ . | Water problems in the future will become more intense and more complex. Our increasing population will tremendously increase urban wastes, primarily sewage. On the other hand, increasing demands for water will decrease substantially the amount of water available for diluting wastes. Rapidly expanding industries which i... | 838.txt | 3 |
[
"interviews with authorities in the field of water controls",
"opinion and personal observations",
"definitions which clarify important terms",
"strong argument and persuasions"
] | The author gives substance to the passage through the use of _ . | Water problems in the future will become more intense and more complex. Our increasing population will tremendously increase urban wastes, primarily sewage. On the other hand, increasing demands for water will decrease substantially the amount of water available for diluting wastes. Rapidly expanding industries which i... | 838.txt | 1 |
[
"after",
"during",
"before",
"beyond"
] | The words "prior to" (Para. 2) probably mean _ . | Water problems in the future will become more intense and more complex. Our increasing population will tremendously increase urban wastes, primarily sewage. On the other hand, increasing demands for water will decrease substantially the amount of water available for diluting wastes. Rapidly expanding industries which i... | 838.txt | 3 |
[
"They can attract people's attention to their reports.",
"They can choose from a greater variety of topics.",
"They can make themselves better known.",
"They can give voice to different views."
] | In what way do the media benefit from extreme weather? | Apparently everyone knows that global warming only makes climate more extreme. A hot, dry summer has triggered another flood of such claims. And, while many interests are at work, one of the players that benefits the most from this story are the media: the notion of "extreme" climate simply makes for more compelling ne... | 1207.txt | 0 |
[
"A time machine is needed to testify to its truth.",
"It is based on an erroneous climate model.",
"It will eventually get proof in 2048.",
"There is no way to prove its validity."
] | What is the author's comment on Krugman's claim about the current drought in America's Midwest? | Apparently everyone knows that global warming only makes climate more extreme. A hot, dry summer has triggered another flood of such claims. And, while many interests are at work, one of the players that benefits the most from this story are the media: the notion of "extreme" climate simply makes for more compelling ne... | 1207.txt | 3 |
[
"Demand for food has been rising in the developing countries.",
"A considerable portion of corn is used to produce green fuel.",
"Climate change has caused corn yields to drop markedly.",
"Inflation rates have been skyrocketing since the 1970s."
] | What is the chief reason for the rise in corn prices according to the author? | Apparently everyone knows that global warming only makes climate more extreme. A hot, dry summer has triggered another flood of such claims. And, while many interests are at work, one of the players that benefits the most from this story are the media: the notion of "extreme" climate simply makes for more compelling ne... | 1207.txt | 3 |
[
"It has got worse with the rise in extreme weathers.",
"It signals the early stages of global warming.",
"It has dropped greatly.",
"It is related to drought."
] | What does the author say about global wildfire incidence over the past 70 years? | Apparently everyone knows that global warming only makes climate more extreme. A hot, dry summer has triggered another flood of such claims. And, while many interests are at work, one of the players that benefits the most from this story are the media: the notion of "extreme" climate simply makes for more compelling ne... | 1207.txt | 2 |
[
"They are strategies to raise public awareness.",
"They do a disservice to addressing the problem.",
"They aggravate public distrust about science.",
"They create confusion about climate change."
] | What does the author think of the exaggerated claims in the media about global warming? | Apparently everyone knows that global warming only makes climate more extreme. A hot, dry summer has triggered another flood of such claims. And, while many interests are at work, one of the players that benefits the most from this story are the media: the notion of "extreme" climate simply makes for more compelling ne... | 1207.txt | 1 |
[
"149.",
"7,646.",
"753.",
"8,399."
] | How many non-apple eaters answered survey questions in the research? | Eating an apple a day doesn' t keep the doctor away, but it does reduce the amount of trips you make to the drug store per year. That ' s according to a new study that investigates whether there' s any truth in the old saying.
A team of researchers led by Dr Matthew Davis, of the University of Michigan School of Nursin... | 4247.txt | 1 |
[
"Apple consumption has greatly reduced US adults' trips to the doctor.",
"An apple a day does keep the doctor away.",
"Apples are far more nutritious than oranges.",
"A small number of US adult apple eaters tend to take less medicine."
] | What is the conclusion of the study? | Eating an apple a day doesn' t keep the doctor away, but it does reduce the amount of trips you make to the drug store per year. That ' s according to a new study that investigates whether there' s any truth in the old saying.
A team of researchers led by Dr Matthew Davis, of the University of Michigan School of Nursin... | 4247.txt | 3 |
[
"Apples are better than oranges.",
"Apples do have some vitamin C to increase the immune system.",
"Apples can help cure certain diseases.",
"Apples can provide people with sufficient daily intake of energy."
] | What can we learn from the passage? | Eating an apple a day doesn' t keep the doctor away, but it does reduce the amount of trips you make to the drug store per year. That ' s according to a new study that investigates whether there' s any truth in the old saying.
A team of researchers led by Dr Matthew Davis, of the University of Michigan School of Nursin... | 4247.txt | 1 |
[
"Objective.",
"Creative.",
"subjective",
"persuasive"
] | What can be described as the writing style of this passage? | Eating an apple a day doesn' t keep the doctor away, but it does reduce the amount of trips you make to the drug store per year. That ' s according to a new study that investigates whether there' s any truth in the old saying.
A team of researchers led by Dr Matthew Davis, of the University of Michigan School of Nursin... | 4247.txt | 0 |
[
"beauty",
"unknown identity",
"seminude body",
"intimate relationship with Raphael"
] | The mystery of the woman lies in her _ . | His bio reads like a rock star's. A precocious talent, he never married because, he said, it would have hurt his career. But he moved his girlfriend in with him while he worked his last gig-then died at the age of 37 from a fever brought on, some said, by carnal excess. The great painter Raphael （1483-1520）was one of t... | 455.txt | 1 |
[
"Raphael behaved like a superstar",
"Raphael died young because of overwork",
"Raphael enjoyed greater popularity than Michelangelo",
"one of Raphael's paintings achieves as great fame as\" Mona Lisa\""
] | It can be inferred from the text that _ . | His bio reads like a rock star's. A precocious talent, he never married because, he said, it would have hurt his career. But he moved his girlfriend in with him while he worked his last gig-then died at the age of 37 from a fever brought on, some said, by carnal excess. The great painter Raphael （1483-1520）was one of t... | 455.txt | 3 |
[
"Raphael is good at soft porn",
"Raphael develops a special feeling towards the baker's daughter",
"oil paint was not popular then",
"Raphael's painting technique has reached maturity"
] | The vivid descriptions of the painting" La Fornarina" show that _ . | His bio reads like a rock star's. A precocious talent, he never married because, he said, it would have hurt his career. But he moved his girlfriend in with him while he worked his last gig-then died at the age of 37 from a fever brought on, some said, by carnal excess. The great painter Raphael （1483-1520）was one of t... | 455.txt | 3 |
[
"there is sound evidence to believe there exists an intimacy between Raphael and the woman in the painting",
"live women models were nowhere to find in Raphael's time",
"nude models were easily available in Italy in Renaissance",
"it is generally agreed among experts that the woman is Raphael's mistress"
] | We can draw a conclusion from the third paragraph that _ . | His bio reads like a rock star's. A precocious talent, he never married because, he said, it would have hurt his career. But he moved his girlfriend in with him while he worked his last gig-then died at the age of 37 from a fever brought on, some said, by carnal excess. The great painter Raphael （1483-1520）was one of t... | 455.txt | 0 |
[
"shows curiosity towards the identity of the woman in the painting",
"is a Renaissance art historian",
"strongly supports the idea that\" La Fornarina\" is one of Raphael's mistress",
"thinks low of Raphael's technique in the painting"
] | From the text, we can see that the writer _ . | His bio reads like a rock star's. A precocious talent, he never married because, he said, it would have hurt his career. But he moved his girlfriend in with him while he worked his last gig-then died at the age of 37 from a fever brought on, some said, by carnal excess. The great painter Raphael （1483-1520）was one of t... | 455.txt | 0 |
[
"conquered first.",
"near population centers.",
"used as military bases.",
"rapidly incorporated into the empire."
] | According to paragraph 1, the Roman army had the most influence on those areas of Britain that were | In the wake of the Roman Empire's conquest of Britain in the first century A.D., a large number of troops stayed in the new province, and these troops had a considerable impact on Britain with their camps, fortifications, and participation in the local economy. Assessing the impact of the army on the civilian populatio... | 485.txt | 2 |
[
"It encouraged more even distribution of the population and the settlement of previously undeveloped territory.",
"It created discontent and made continuing military occupation necessary.",
"It required local labor to construct forts and feed and exercise the soldiers' animals.",
"It provided local leaders wi... | According to paragraph 1, what effect did military occupation have on the local population? | In the wake of the Roman Empire's conquest of Britain in the first century A.D., a large number of troops stayed in the new province, and these troops had a considerable impact on Britain with their camps, fortifications, and participation in the local economy. Assessing the impact of the army on the civilian populatio... | 485.txt | 1 |
[
"respond to.",
"warn against.",
"avoid the impact of.",
"stop by force."
] | The word "suppress" in the passage (paragraph 1) is closest in meaning to | In the wake of the Roman Empire's conquest of Britain in the first century A.D., a large number of troops stayed in the new province, and these troops had a considerable impact on Britain with their camps, fortifications, and participation in the local economy. Assessing the impact of the army on the civilian populatio... | 485.txt | 3 |
[
"rebellion.",
"conflict.",
"neglect.",
"crime."
] | The word "friction" in the passage (paragraph 2) is closest in meaning to | In the wake of the Roman Empire's conquest of Britain in the first century A.D., a large number of troops stayed in the new province, and these troops had a considerable impact on Britain with their camps, fortifications, and participation in the local economy. Assessing the impact of the army on the civilian populatio... | 485.txt | 1 |
[
"describe the kinds of tasks soldiers were required to perform as punishment for disloyalty or misdeeds.",
"illustrate some of the duties assigned to soldiers to keep them busy and well-behaved when not involved in military campaigns.",
"provide evidence that Roman soldiers had a negative effect on the local ar... | The author mentions "343 men at one fort engaged on tasks like shoemaking, building a bathhouse, operating kilns, digging clay, and working lead"in paragraph 2 in order to | In the wake of the Roman Empire's conquest of Britain in the first century A.D., a large number of troops stayed in the new province, and these troops had a considerable impact on Britain with their camps, fortifications, and participation in the local economy. Assessing the impact of the army on the civilian populatio... | 485.txt | 1 |
[
"given the right to.",
"able to afford to.",
"encouraged to.",
"required to."
] | The phrase "entitled to" in the passage (paragraph 3) is closest in meaning to | In the wake of the Roman Empire's conquest of Britain in the first century A.D., a large number of troops stayed in the new province, and these troops had a considerable impact on Britain with their camps, fortifications, and participation in the local economy. Assessing the impact of the army on the civilian populatio... | 485.txt | 0 |
[
"Their needs were met by the army, and all of their economic transactions took place within the fort.",
"Most of their needs were met by traveling tradespeople who visit the forts.",
"During their days off, soldiers traveled to distant towns to make purchases.",
"They bought what they needed from the artisans... | According to paragraph 3, how did the soldiers meet their needs for goods and services? | In the wake of the Roman Empire's conquest of Britain in the first century A.D., a large number of troops stayed in the new province, and these troops had a considerable impact on Britain with their camps, fortifications, and participation in the local economy. Assessing the impact of the army on the civilian populatio... | 485.txt | 3 |
[
"Membership in these regiments reached its highest point during the region of the emperor Hadrian.",
"Most of the units recruited in Britain were sent to Morocco and other stations outside Europe.",
"Soldiers served in the regiments for many years and after retirement generally stayed where they had been statio... | According to paragraph 4, which of the following is true of Britain's auxiliary regiments of the Roman army? | In the wake of the Roman Empire's conquest of Britain in the first century A.D., a large number of troops stayed in the new province, and these troops had a considerable impact on Britain with their camps, fortifications, and participation in the local economy. Assessing the impact of the army on the civilian populatio... | 485.txt | 2 |
[
"Membership in the units passed from father to son.",
"Fewer soldiers were stationed at the forts.",
"Soldiers usually were not transferred to different locations.",
"Frontier units became more effective and proficient."
] | According to paragraph 4, all of the following changes could be seen in the frontier garrisons by the later Roman period EXCEPT: | In the wake of the Roman Empire's conquest of Britain in the first century A.D., a large number of troops stayed in the new province, and these troops had a considerable impact on Britain with their camps, fortifications, and participation in the local economy. Assessing the impact of the army on the civilian populatio... | 485.txt | 3 |
[
"To emphasize the degree to which the stability of the British northern frontier depended on firm military control.",
"To suggest that the Romans continued to occupy Britain even after they had formally given up the right to do so.",
"To support the claim that forts continued to serve an import economic functio... | Why does the author mention that "some of the forts continued in occupation long after Rome ceased to have any formal authority in Britain"in paragraph 5 ? | In the wake of the Roman Empire's conquest of Britain in the first century A.D., a large number of troops stayed in the new province, and these troops had a considerable impact on Britain with their camps, fortifications, and participation in the local economy. Assessing the impact of the army on the civilian populatio... | 485.txt | 3 |
[
"experiences.",
"communities.",
"conditions.",
"laws."
] | The word "circumstances" in the passage (paragraph 5) is closest in meaning to | In the wake of the Roman Empire's conquest of Britain in the first century A.D., a large number of troops stayed in the new province, and these troops had a considerable impact on Britain with their camps, fortifications, and participation in the local economy. Assessing the impact of the army on the civilian populatio... | 485.txt | 2 |
[
"STEM-related subjects help students find jobs in the information society.",
"The humanities and STEM subjects should be given equal importance.",
"The liberal arts in higher education help enrich students' spiritual life.",
"Higher education should be adjusted to the practical needs of society."
] | What does the latest congressional report suggest? | The question of whether our government should promote science and technology or the liberal arts in higher education isn't an either/or proposition , although the current emphasis on preparing young Americans for STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths)-related fields can make it seem that way.
The latest congres... | 2160.txt | 1 |
[
"Their interest in relevant subjects.",
"The quality of education to receive.",
"The academic value of the courses.",
"Their chances of getting a good job."
] | What is the main concern of students when they choose a major? | The question of whether our government should promote science and technology or the liberal arts in higher education isn't an either/or proposition , although the current emphasis on preparing young Americans for STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths)-related fields can make it seem that way.
The latest congres... | 2160.txt | 3 |
[
"They benefit students in their future life.",
"They broaden students' range of interests.",
"They improve students' communication skills.",
"They are essential to students' healthy growth."
] | What does the author say about the so-called soft subjects? | The question of whether our government should promote science and technology or the liberal arts in higher education isn't an either/or proposition , although the current emphasis on preparing young Americans for STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths)-related fields can make it seem that way.
The latest congres... | 2160.txt | 0 |
[
"Those who have a strong sense of responsibility.",
"Those who are good at solving practical problems.",
"Those who are likely to become innovative leaders.",
"Those who have received a well-rounded education."
] | What kind of job applicants do employers look for? | The question of whether our government should promote science and technology or the liberal arts in higher education isn't an either/or proposition , although the current emphasis on preparing young Americans for STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths)-related fields can make it seem that way.
The latest congres... | 2160.txt | 3 |
[
"Seize opportunities to tap their potential.",
"Prepare themselves for different job options.",
"Try to take a variety of practical courses.",
"Adopt a flexible approach to solving problems."
] | What advice does the author give to college students? | The question of whether our government should promote science and technology or the liberal arts in higher education isn't an either/or proposition , although the current emphasis on preparing young Americans for STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths)-related fields can make it seem that way.
The latest congres... | 2160.txt | 2 |
[
"attractive",
"essential",
"usual",
"practical"
] | The word "vital" in the passage(Paragraph 1)is closest in meaning to | In order to understand ancient Egyptian art, it is vital to know as much as possible of the elite Egyptians' view of the world and the functions and contexts of the art produced for them. Without this knowledge we can appreciate only the formal content of Egyptian art, and we will fail to understand why it was produced... | 888.txt | 1 |
[
"a realistic sense of human body proportion",
"a focus on distinctive forms of varying sizes",
"the originality of European art",
"the capacity to show the human body in motion"
] | Paragraph 1 suggests that one reason Egyptian art is viewed less favorably than other artists that Egyptian art lacks | In order to understand ancient Egyptian art, it is vital to know as much as possible of the elite Egyptians' view of the world and the functions and contexts of the art produced for them. Without this knowledge we can appreciate only the formal content of Egyptian art, and we will fail to understand why it was produced... | 888.txt | 3 |
[
"the reasons why the art was made",
"the nature of aristocratic Egyptian beliefs",
"the influences of Egyptian art on later art such as classical Greek art",
"how the art was used"
] | In paragraph 1, the author mentions all of the following as necessary in appreciating Egyptian art EXCEPT an understanding of | In order to understand ancient Egyptian art, it is vital to know as much as possible of the elite Egyptians' view of the world and the functions and contexts of the art produced for them. Without this knowledge we can appreciate only the formal content of Egyptian art, and we will fail to understand why it was produced... | 888.txt | 2 |
[
"To create a psychological effect of distance and isolation",
"To allow them to fulfill their important role in ceremonies of Egyptian life",
"To provide a contrast to statues with a decorative function",
"To suggest the rigid, unchanging Egyptian philosophical attitudes"
] | According to paragraph 2, why are Egyptian statues portrayed frontality? | In order to understand ancient Egyptian art, it is vital to know as much as possible of the elite Egyptians' view of the world and the functions and contexts of the art produced for them. Without this knowledge we can appreciate only the formal content of Egyptian art, and we will fail to understand why it was produced... | 888.txt | 1 |
[
"connection",
"influence",
"environment",
"requirement"
] | The word "context"in the passage(Paragraph 2)is closest in meaning to | In order to understand ancient Egyptian art, it is vital to know as much as possible of the elite Egyptians' view of the world and the functions and contexts of the art produced for them. Without this knowledge we can appreciate only the formal content of Egyptian art, and we will fail to understand why it was produced... | 888.txt | 2 |
[
"suggest that architecture was as important as sculpture to Egyptian artists",
"offer a further explanation for the frontal pose of Egyptian statues",
"explain how the display of statues replaced other forms of architectural decoration",
"illustrate the religious function of Egyptian statues"
] | The author mentions "an architectural setting" in the passage(Paragraph 2) in order to | In order to understand ancient Egyptian art, it is vital to know as much as possible of the elite Egyptians' view of the world and the functions and contexts of the art produced for them. Without this knowledge we can appreciate only the formal content of Egyptian art, and we will fail to understand why it was produced... | 888.txt | 1 |
[
"statues",
"gateways",
"temples",
"pillared courts"
] | The word "they"in the passage(Paragraph 2)refers to | In order to understand ancient Egyptian art, it is vital to know as much as possible of the elite Egyptians' view of the world and the functions and contexts of the art produced for them. Without this knowledge we can appreciate only the formal content of Egyptian art, and we will fail to understand why it was produced... | 888.txt | 0 |
[
"To prevent damage by providing physical stability",
"To emphasize that the material was as important as the figure itself",
"To emphasize that the figure was not meant to be a real human being",
"To provide another artist with the chance to finish the carving"
] | According to paragraph 3, why were certain areas of a stone statue left uncarved? | In order to understand ancient Egyptian art, it is vital to know as much as possible of the elite Egyptians' view of the world and the functions and contexts of the art produced for them. Without this knowledge we can appreciate only the formal content of Egyptian art, and we will fail to understand why it was produced... | 888.txt | 0 |
[
"material",
"layer",
"center",
"frame"
] | The word "core" in the passage(Paragraph 3)is closest in meaning to | In order to understand ancient Egyptian art, it is vital to know as much as possible of the elite Egyptians' view of the world and the functions and contexts of the art produced for them. Without this knowledge we can appreciate only the formal content of Egyptian art, and we will fail to understand why it was produced... | 888.txt | 2 |
[
"Wooden statues were usually larger than stone statues.",
"Wooden statues were made from a single piece of wood.",
"Wooden statues contained pieces of metal or stone attached to the front.",
"Wooden statues had a different effect on the viewer than stone statues."
] | According to paragraph 3, which of the following statements about wooden statues is true? | In order to understand ancient Egyptian art, it is vital to know as much as possible of the elite Egyptians' view of the world and the functions and contexts of the art produced for them. Without this knowledge we can appreciate only the formal content of Egyptian art, and we will fail to understand why it was produced... | 888.txt | 3 |
[
"imagines",
"classifies",
"elevates",
"portrays"
] | The word depicts in the passage(Paragraph 4)is closest in meaning to | In order to understand ancient Egyptian art, it is vital to know as much as possible of the elite Egyptians' view of the world and the functions and contexts of the art produced for them. Without this knowledge we can appreciate only the formal content of Egyptian art, and we will fail to understand why it was produced... | 888.txt | 3 |
[
"Statues of the elite are included in tombs, but statues of the nonelite are not.",
"Statues of the elite are in motionless poses, while statues of the nonelite are in active poses.",
"Statues of the elite are shown standing, while statues of the nonelite are shown sitting or kneeling.",
"Statues of the elite... | According to paragraph 4, what is the difference between statues that represent the Egyptian elite and statues that represent the nonelite classes? | In order to understand ancient Egyptian art, it is vital to know as much as possible of the elite Egyptians' view of the world and the functions and contexts of the art produced for them. Without this knowledge we can appreciate only the formal content of Egyptian art, and we will fail to understand why it was produced... | 888.txt | 1 |
[
"the neighbour fixed needles on his own head",
"The neighbour is a kind-hearted person.",
"The man's pain was killed before the doctor arrived",
"Soon after the acupuncture, the man was completely recovered."
] | Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? | Everyone knows what a needle is. Of course there are needles and needles, Needles for sewing machines, needles for injection, you name it. But few people think of the wonder a needle works in the hands of those who practice acupuncture.
During the past ten years of so, I have been suffering from terrible headache. It s... | 1520.txt | 0 |
[
"the pain was killed because the doctor came late",
"the man was killed because the doctor came too late",
"before the doctor came the man's headache was already cured",
"it was too late and the man had gone way"
] | The sentences" You are too late. It's killed." mean that | Everyone knows what a needle is. Of course there are needles and needles, Needles for sewing machines, needles for injection, you name it. But few people think of the wonder a needle works in the hands of those who practice acupuncture.
During the past ten years of so, I have been suffering from terrible headache. It s... | 1520.txt | 2 |
[
"everyone knows that acupuncture is a miracle",
"the neighbour wanted to use acupuncture on every patient",
"the effect of acupuncture on the man was unbelievable",
"the patient did not believe in acupuncture"
] | The passage tells us that. | Everyone knows what a needle is. Of course there are needles and needles, Needles for sewing machines, needles for injection, you name it. But few people think of the wonder a needle works in the hands of those who practice acupuncture.
During the past ten years of so, I have been suffering from terrible headache. It s... | 1520.txt | 2 |
[
"they are likely to be produced by the same plants.",
"they basically consist of the same chemical components.",
"they attract only insects that will defend the plant.",
"they are produced by the same parts of the plant."
] | According to paragraph 1, floral nectar and extrafloral nectar are alike in that | Many plants - one or more species of at least 68 different families - can secrete nectar even when they have no blossoms, because they bear extrafloral nectaries (structures that produce nectar) on stems, leaves, leaf stems, or other structures. These plants usually occur where ants are abundant, most in the tropics bu... | 3622.txt | 1 |
[
"they defend plants against a wide variety of threats.",
"they continue to defend plants for as long as the plants are threatened.",
"they are successful defenders of plants.",
"they are easily observable defenders of plants."
] | To say that ants are "persistent" defenders of plants means that | Many plants - one or more species of at least 68 different families - can secrete nectar even when they have no blossoms, because they bear extrafloral nectaries (structures that produce nectar) on stems, leaves, leaf stems, or other structures. These plants usually occur where ants are abundant, most in the tropics bu... | 3622.txt | 1 |
[
"They do not eat the leaves of the plants that produce extrafloral nectar.",
"They live almost entirely on extrafloral nectar.",
"They spend most of their energy guarding extrafloral nectaries.",
"They frequently fight among themselves over extrafloral nectar."
] | What can be inferred from paragraph 2 about the ants that are attracted to the extrafloral nectaries? | Many plants - one or more species of at least 68 different families - can secrete nectar even when they have no blossoms, because they bear extrafloral nectaries (structures that produce nectar) on stems, leaves, leaf stems, or other structures. These plants usually occur where ants are abundant, most in the tropics bu... | 3622.txt | 0 |
[
"Extrafloral nectar provides plants with a direct defense against attack by insects.",
"Ants substantially benefit plants that secrete extrafloral nectar.",
"The secretion of extrafloral nectar plays a role in the plant's internal functioning.",
"Ants visit plants that secrete extrafloral nectar as often as t... | According to paragraph 3, what was the position of the opponents of the "protectionist" hypothesis? | Many plants - one or more species of at least 68 different families - can secrete nectar even when they have no blossoms, because they bear extrafloral nectaries (structures that produce nectar) on stems, leaves, leaf stems, or other structures. These plants usually occur where ants are abundant, most in the tropics bu... | 3622.txt | 3 |
[
"curious.",
"doubtful.",
"open-minded.",
"practical."
] | The word "skeptical" in the passage is closest in meaning to | Many plants - one or more species of at least 68 different families - can secrete nectar even when they have no blossoms, because they bear extrafloral nectaries (structures that produce nectar) on stems, leaves, leaf stems, or other structures. These plants usually occur where ants are abundant, most in the tropics bu... | 3622.txt | 1 |
[
"It leaves the seeds exposed and unprotected.",
"It prevents the stigma from developing.",
"It keeps pollen grains from attaching properly.",
"It prevents the flower from attracting pollinators."
] | According to paragraph 4, what effect does the destruction of the corolla have on plants. | Many plants - one or more species of at least 68 different families - can secrete nectar even when they have no blossoms, because they bear extrafloral nectaries (structures that produce nectar) on stems, leaves, leaf stems, or other structures. These plants usually occur where ants are abundant, most in the tropics bu... | 3622.txt | 3 |
[
"attack.",
"eat.",
"damage.",
"prefer."
] | The word "devour" in the passage is closest in meaning to | Many plants - one or more species of at least 68 different families - can secrete nectar even when they have no blossoms, because they bear extrafloral nectaries (structures that produce nectar) on stems, leaves, leaf stems, or other structures. These plants usually occur where ants are abundant, most in the tropics bu... | 3622.txt | 1 |
[
"It offers various kinds of evidence for the protectionist view.",
"It presents the study that first proved that ants benefit plants.",
"It explains how insects find sources of nectar.",
"It presents information that partly contradicts the protectionist view."
] | What role does paragraph 5 play in the passage? | Many plants - one or more species of at least 68 different families - can secrete nectar even when they have no blossoms, because they bear extrafloral nectaries (structures that produce nectar) on stems, leaves, leaf stems, or other structures. These plants usually occur where ants are abundant, most in the tropics bu... | 3622.txt | 0 |
[
"numerous.",
"harmful.",
"open to attack.",
"difficult to locate."
] | The word "vulnerable" in the passage is closest in meaning to | Many plants - one or more species of at least 68 different families - can secrete nectar even when they have no blossoms, because they bear extrafloral nectaries (structures that produce nectar) on stems, leaves, leaf stems, or other structures. These plants usually occur where ants are abundant, most in the tropics bu... | 3622.txt | 2 |
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