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"the definition of maturity has changed",
"the industrialized society is more developed",
"more education is provided and laws against child labor are made",
"ceremonies for adolescence have lost their formal recognition and symbolic significance"
] | The period of adolescence is much longer in industrial societies because . | The period of adolescence, i.e., the period between childhood and adulthood, may be long or short, depending on social expectations and on society's definition as to what constitutes maturity and adulthood. In primitive societies adolescence is frequently a relatively short period of time, while in industrial societies... | 3698.txt | 2 |
[
"graduations from schools and colleges",
"social recognition",
"socio-economic status",
"certain behavioral changes"
] | Former social ceremonies that used to mark adolescence have given place to . | The period of adolescence, i.e., the period between childhood and adulthood, may be long or short, depending on social expectations and on society's definition as to what constitutes maturity and adulthood. In primitive societies adolescence is frequently a relatively short period of time, while in industrial societies... | 3698.txt | 0 |
[
"eleven years old",
"sixteen years old",
"twenty-one years old",
"between twelve and twenty-one years old"
] | No one can expect to fully enjoy the adulthood privileges until he is . | The period of adolescence, i.e., the period between childhood and adulthood, may be long or short, depending on social expectations and on society's definition as to what constitutes maturity and adulthood. In primitive societies adolescence is frequently a relatively short period of time, while in industrial societies... | 3698.txt | 2 |
[
"one will obtain more basic rights",
"the older one becomes, the more basic rights he will have",
"one won't get more basic rights than when he is 21",
"one will enjoy more rights granted by society"
] | Starting from 22, . | The period of adolescence, i.e., the period between childhood and adulthood, may be long or short, depending on social expectations and on society's definition as to what constitutes maturity and adulthood. In primitive societies adolescence is frequently a relatively short period of time, while in industrial societies... | 3698.txt | 2 |
[
"in the late 19th century in the United States the dividing line between adolescence and adulthood no longer existed",
"no one can marry without the permission of his parents until the age of twenty-one",
"one is considered to have reached adulthood when he has a driver's license",
"one is not free from the r... | According to the passage, it is true that . | The period of adolescence, i.e., the period between childhood and adulthood, may be long or short, depending on social expectations and on society's definition as to what constitutes maturity and adulthood. In primitive societies adolescence is frequently a relatively short period of time, while in industrial societies... | 3698.txt | 0 |
[
"The influence of science on literature",
"The importance of dialects for realist writers",
"The emergence of realism and naturalism",
"The effects of industrialization on romanticism"
] | Which aspect of late-nineteenth-century United States literature does the passage mainly discuss? | The economic depression in the late-nineteenth-century United States contributed significantly to a growing movement in literature toward realism and naturalism. After the 1870's, a number of important authors began to reject the romanticism that had prevailed immediately following the Civil War of 1861-1865 and turned... | 390.txt | 2 |
[
"dominated",
"transformed",
"entered",
"generalized"
] | The word "prevailed" in line 4 is closest in meaning to | The economic depression in the late-nineteenth-century United States contributed significantly to a growing movement in literature toward realism and naturalism. After the 1870's, a number of important authors began to reject the romanticism that had prevailed immediately following the Civil War of 1861-1865 and turned... | 390.txt | 0 |
[
"authors",
"dialects",
"stories",
"relationships"
] | The word "they" in line 8 refers to | The economic depression in the late-nineteenth-century United States contributed significantly to a growing movement in literature toward realism and naturalism. After the 1870's, a number of important authors began to reject the romanticism that had prevailed immediately following the Civil War of 1861-1865 and turned... | 390.txt | 0 |
[
"the Civil War",
"a recognition that romanticism was unpopular",
"an increased interest in the study of common speech",
"an economic depression"
] | According to the passage , a highly significant factor in the development of realist and naturalist literature was | The economic depression in the late-nineteenth-century United States contributed significantly to a growing movement in literature toward realism and naturalism. After the 1870's, a number of important authors began to reject the romanticism that had prevailed immediately following the Civil War of 1861-1865 and turned... | 390.txt | 3 |
[
"human relationships",
"characteristics of different regions",
"the idealization of life",
"social and historical theories"
] | Realist writers took an interest in all of the following EXCEPT | The economic depression in the late-nineteenth-century United States contributed significantly to a growing movement in literature toward realism and naturalism. After the 1870's, a number of important authors began to reject the romanticism that had prevailed immediately following the Civil War of 1861-1865 and turned... | 390.txt | 2 |
[
"emphasized",
"described",
"criticized",
"classified"
] | The word "depicted" in line 11 is closest in meaning to | The economic depression in the late-nineteenth-century United States contributed significantly to a growing movement in literature toward realism and naturalism. After the 1870's, a number of important authors began to reject the romanticism that had prevailed immediately following the Civil War of 1861-1865 and turned... | 390.txt | 1 |
[
"To contrast the themes of realist and naturalist writers",
"To illustrate how Bret Harte differed from other authors",
"As an example of a topic taken up by realist writers",
"As an example of how setting can influence literary style"
] | Why does the author mention mining camps in line 14? | The economic depression in the late-nineteenth-century United States contributed significantly to a growing movement in literature toward realism and naturalism. After the 1870's, a number of important authors began to reject the romanticism that had prevailed immediately following the Civil War of 1861-1865 and turned... | 390.txt | 2 |
[
"Ellen Glasgow",
"Sarah Orne Jewett",
"Hamlin Garland",
"Mark Twain"
] | Which of the following wrote about life in rural New England? | The economic depression in the late-nineteenth-century United States contributed significantly to a growing movement in literature toward realism and naturalism. After the 1870's, a number of important authors began to reject the romanticism that had prevailed immediately following the Civil War of 1861-1865 and turned... | 390.txt | 1 |
[
"was the first realist writer in the United States",
"rejected romanticism as a literary approach",
"wrote humorous stories and novels",
"influenced American prose style through his use of common speech"
] | Mark Twain is considered an important literary figure because he | The economic depression in the late-nineteenth-century United States contributed significantly to a growing movement in literature toward realism and naturalism. After the 1870's, a number of important authors began to reject the romanticism that had prevailed immediately following the Civil War of 1861-1865 and turned... | 390.txt | 3 |
[
"most difficult",
"interesting",
"most focused",
"leading"
] | The word "foremost" in line 25 is closest in meaning to | The economic depression in the late-nineteenth-century United States contributed significantly to a growing movement in literature toward realism and naturalism. After the 1870's, a number of important authors began to reject the romanticism that had prevailed immediately following the Civil War of 1861-1865 and turned... | 390.txt | 3 |
[
"He mainly wrote about historical subjects such as the Civil War.",
"His novels often contained elements of humor.",
"He viewed himself more as a social commentator than as a literary artist.",
"He believed writers should emphasize the positive aspects of life."
] | Which of the following statements about Theodore Dreiser is supported by the passage ? | The economic depression in the late-nineteenth-century United States contributed significantly to a growing movement in literature toward realism and naturalism. After the 1870's, a number of important authors began to reject the romanticism that had prevailed immediately following the Civil War of 1861-1865 and turned... | 390.txt | 2 |
[
"to watch a beautiful sunset",
"to find an actor and an actress",
"to film a scene on the sea",
"to meet the audience"
] | One evening, the director sent his camera crew out _ . | The famous director of a big and expensivemovie planned to film a beautiful sunset over theocean, so that the audiences could see his hero andheroine in front of it at the end of the film astheysaid goodbye to each other for ever. He sent hiscamera crew out one evening tofilm thesunset for him.
The next morning he said... | 2597.txt | 2 |
[
"The crew had to follow the secretary‘s advice.",
"If you want to see a sunrise, the east coast is the place to go to.",
"The camera crew wasn‘t able to film the scene the first day.",
"The director ordered his crew to stop filming the ―sunset‖."
] | Which of the following is NOT true? | The famous director of a big and expensivemovie planned to film a beautiful sunset over theocean, so that the audiences could see his hero andheroine in front of it at the end of the film astheysaid goodbye to each other for ever. He sent hiscamera crew out one evening tofilm thesunset for him.
The next morning he said... | 2597.txt | 3 |
[
"it went well with the separation of the hero and the heroine",
"when they arrived at the beach it was already in the evening",
"it was more moving than a sunrise",
"the ocean looked more beautiful at sunset"
] | The director wanted to film the sunset over the ocean because _ . | The famous director of a big and expensivemovie planned to film a beautiful sunset over theocean, so that the audiences could see his hero andheroine in front of it at the end of the film astheysaid goodbye to each other for ever. He sent hiscamera crew out one evening tofilm thesunset for him.
The next morning he said... | 2597.txt | 0 |
[
"because he was moved to tears",
"as he saw everything in the film moving backwards",
"as the sunrise did not look as beautiful as he had imagined",
"because he was disappointed with the performance of the hero and heroine"
] | After the ―sunset‖ began, the director suddenly put his face in his hands _ . | The famous director of a big and expensivemovie planned to film a beautiful sunset over theocean, so that the audiences could see his hero andheroine in front of it at the end of the film astheysaid goodbye to each other for ever. He sent hiscamera crew out one evening tofilm thesunset for him.
The next morning he said... | 2597.txt | 1 |
[
"1990",
"1994",
"1998",
"1999"
] | When did Thierry Henry first appear in a professional football game? | Thierry Daniel Henry(Born 17 August 1977) is a French football striker currently playing for Spanish La Liga club FC Barcelona and the French national team.
Henry was born and brought up in the tough neighbourhood of Les Ulis, Essonne-a suburb of Paris-where he played for an array of local sides as a youngster and show... | 2704.txt | 1 |
[
"wing",
"striker",
"goalkeeper",
"captain"
] | Which position does Thierry Henry usually like to play in a football game? | Thierry Daniel Henry(Born 17 August 1977) is a French football striker currently playing for Spanish La Liga club FC Barcelona and the French national team.
Henry was born and brought up in the tough neighbourhood of Les Ulis, Essonne-a suburb of Paris-where he played for an array of local sides as a youngster and show... | 2704.txt | 1 |
[
"the enemies of Arsenal",
"the coaches of Arsenal",
"the supporters of Arsenal",
"the footballers of Arsenal"
] | According to the passage, the gunners(Para3, Line5) probably means _ . | Thierry Daniel Henry(Born 17 August 1977) is a French football striker currently playing for Spanish La Liga club FC Barcelona and the French national team.
Henry was born and brought up in the tough neighbourhood of Les Ulis, Essonne-a suburb of Paris-where he played for an array of local sides as a youngster and show... | 2704.txt | 3 |
[
"the Premiership League champion",
"the FIFA World Cup",
"the Delaunay Cup",
"the France Cup"
] | Which of the following honors does Thierry Henry NEVER get? | Thierry Daniel Henry(Born 17 August 1977) is a French football striker currently playing for Spanish La Liga club FC Barcelona and the French national team.
Henry was born and brought up in the tough neighbourhood of Les Ulis, Essonne-a suburb of Paris-where he played for an array of local sides as a youngster and show... | 2704.txt | 3 |
[
"Thierry Henry is always a prolific striker from AS Monaco to FC Barcelona.",
"Juventus is where Thierry Henry's splendid football life started.",
"Arsene Wenger is not only a teacher but also a friend as to Thierry Henry.",
"Michel Platini is France's top goal-scorer of all time."
] | According to the passage, which one is true? | Thierry Daniel Henry(Born 17 August 1977) is a French football striker currently playing for Spanish La Liga club FC Barcelona and the French national team.
Henry was born and brought up in the tough neighbourhood of Les Ulis, Essonne-a suburb of Paris-where he played for an array of local sides as a youngster and show... | 2704.txt | 2 |
[
"his son was not as thrilled by the roller coasters ride as expected",
"his son blasted through the turns and loops with his face stretched",
"his son appeared distressed but calm while riding the roller coasters",
"his son could keep his balance so well on the fast moving roller coasters"
] | The author tell surprised in the amusement park at fact that ________. | Each summer, no matter how pressing my work schedule, I take off one day exclusively for my son. We call it dad-son day. This year our third stop was the amusement park, where be discovered that he was tall enough to ride one of the fastest roller coasters in the world. We blasted through face-stretching turns and loo... | 737.txt | 0 |
[
"unless their parents can find new thrills for them",
"when they don't have any access to stimulating fun games",
"when they are left alone at weekends by their working parents",
"even if they are exposed to more and more kinds of entertainment"
] | According to the author, children are bored ________. | Each summer, no matter how pressing my work schedule, I take off one day exclusively for my son. We call it dad-son day. This year our third stop was the amusement park, where be discovered that he was tall enough to ride one of the fastest roller coasters in the world. We blasted through face-stretching turns and loo... | 737.txt | 3 |
[
"a much wider variety of sports facilities",
"activities that require sophisticated skills",
"ever-changing thrilling forms of recreation",
"physical exercises that are more challenging"
] | From his own experience, the author came to the conclusion that children seem to expect ________. | Each summer, no matter how pressing my work schedule, I take off one day exclusively for my son. We call it dad-son day. This year our third stop was the amusement park, where be discovered that he was tall enough to ride one of the fastest roller coasters in the world. We blasted through face-stretching turns and loo... | 737.txt | 2 |
[
"diverting their interest from electronic visual games",
"prescribing medications for their temporary relief",
"creating more stimulating activities for them",
"spending more money on their entertainment"
] | In Para 6 the author expresses his doubt about the effectiveness of trying to change children's indifference toward much of life by ________. | Each summer, no matter how pressing my work schedule, I take off one day exclusively for my son. We call it dad-son day. This year our third stop was the amusement park, where be discovered that he was tall enough to ride one of the fastest roller coasters in the world. We blasted through face-stretching turns and loo... | 737.txt | 1 |
[
"adjusting the pace of life and intensity of stimulation",
"promoting the practice of dad-son days",
"consulting a specialist in child psychology",
"balancing school work with extracurricular activities"
] | In order to alleviate children's boredom, the author would probably suggest ________. | Each summer, no matter how pressing my work schedule, I take off one day exclusively for my son. We call it dad-son day. This year our third stop was the amusement park, where be discovered that he was tall enough to ride one of the fastest roller coasters in the world. We blasted through face-stretching turns and loo... | 737.txt | 0 |
[
"as members of the same family tend to use similar amounts of salt",
"to explore the long-term use of a sodium based substance",
"because it was proven that salt caused high blood pressure",
"because of the availability of chemically pure salt and its derivatives"
] | The study of the effects of salt on high blood pressure was carried out _ . | There is evidence that the usual variety of high blood pressure is, in part, a familial disease. Since families have similar genes as well as similar environments, familial diseases could be due to shared genetic influences, to shared environmental factors, or to both. For some years, the role of one
environment factor... | 334.txt | 0 |
[
"need for sodium 22",
"rate of mating",
"reaction to salt",
"type of blood"
] | The main difference between "S" and "R" rats is their _ . | There is evidence that the usual variety of high blood pressure is, in part, a familial disease. Since families have similar genes as well as similar environments, familial diseases could be due to shared genetic influences, to shared environmental factors, or to both. For some years, the role of one
environment factor... | 334.txt | 2 |
[
"control high blood pressure",
"cure high blood pressure caused by salt",
"tell the \"S\" rats from the \"R\" rats",
"determine what a sodium chloride metabolism is like"
] | We can infer from the article that sodium 22 can be used to _ . | There is evidence that the usual variety of high blood pressure is, in part, a familial disease. Since families have similar genes as well as similar environments, familial diseases could be due to shared genetic influences, to shared environmental factors, or to both. For some years, the role of one
environment factor... | 334.txt | 3 |
[
"development of diets free of salt",
"an early cure for high blood pressure",
"control of genetic agents that cause high blood pressure",
"the early identification of potential high blood pressure victims"
] | The most beneficial results of the research might be _ . | There is evidence that the usual variety of high blood pressure is, in part, a familial disease. Since families have similar genes as well as similar environments, familial diseases could be due to shared genetic influences, to shared environmental factors, or to both. For some years, the role of one
environment factor... | 334.txt | 3 |
[
"When salt is added rats and human beings react similarly.",
"The near future will see a cure for high blood pressure.",
"The medical field is desperately in need of research.",
"A tendency toward high blood pressure may be a hereditary factor."
] | Which of the statements best relates the main idea of this article? | There is evidence that the usual variety of high blood pressure is, in part, a familial disease. Since families have similar genes as well as similar environments, familial diseases could be due to shared genetic influences, to shared environmental factors, or to both. For some years, the role of one
environment factor... | 334.txt | 3 |
[
"incurred criticism",
"raised suspicion",
"received acclaim",
"aroused curiosity"
] | We learn from Para.1 that Gilbert's appointment has _ . | The decision of the New York Philharmonic to hire Alan Gilbert as its next music director has been the talk of the classical-music world ever since the sudden announcement of his appointment in 2009. For the most part, the response has been favorable, to say the least. "Hooray! At last!" wrote Anthony Tommasini, a sobe... | 3770.txt | 3 |
[
"influential",
"modest",
"respectable",
"talented"
] | Tommasini regards Gilbert as an artist who is _ . | The decision of the New York Philharmonic to hire Alan Gilbert as its next music director has been the talk of the classical-music world ever since the sudden announcement of his appointment in 2009. For the most part, the response has been favorable, to say the least. "Hooray! At last!" wrote Anthony Tommasini, a sobe... | 3770.txt | 1 |
[
"ignore the expenses of live performances",
"reject most kinds of recorded performances",
"exaggerate the variety of live performances",
"overestimate the value of live performances"
] | The author believes that the devoted concertgoers _ . | The decision of the New York Philharmonic to hire Alan Gilbert as its next music director has been the talk of the classical-music world ever since the sudden announcement of his appointment in 2009. For the most part, the response has been favorable, to say the least. "Hooray! At last!" wrote Anthony Tommasini, a sobe... | 3770.txt | 3 |
[
"They are often inferior to live concerts in quality.",
"They are easily accessible to the general public.",
"They help improve the quality of music.",
"They have only covered masterpieces."
] | According to the text, which of the following is true of recordings? | The decision of the New York Philharmonic to hire Alan Gilbert as its next music director has been the talk of the classical-music world ever since the sudden announcement of his appointment in 2009. For the most part, the response has been favorable, to say the least. "Hooray! At last!" wrote Anthony Tommasini, a sobe... | 3770.txt | 1 |
[
"doubtful",
"enthusiastic",
"confident",
"puzzled"
] | Regarding Gilbert's role in revitalizing the Philharmonic, the author feels _ . | The decision of the New York Philharmonic to hire Alan Gilbert as its next music director has been the talk of the classical-music world ever since the sudden announcement of his appointment in 2009. For the most part, the response has been favorable, to say the least. "Hooray! At last!" wrote Anthony Tommasini, a sobe... | 3770.txt | 0 |
[
"technology renaissance should be pushed forward.",
"technology has a profound impact on their lives.",
"technology actually results in a decline in their life quality.",
"technology should be aggressively championed."
] | According to the passage, corporate executives think that | The Internet, E-commerce and globalization are making a new economic era possible. In the future, capitalist markets will largely be replaced by a new kind of economic system based on networked relationships, contractual arrangements and access rights.
Has the quality of our lives at work, at home and in our communitie... | 91.txt | 2 |
[
"Technology was supposed to free people.",
"The .corn generation became slaves of technology.",
"New technologies occupy much of our time.",
"It is difficult to avoid the influence of technology wonders."
] | Which of the following is NOT true? | The Internet, E-commerce and globalization are making a new economic era possible. In the future, capitalist markets will largely be replaced by a new kind of economic system based on networked relationships, contractual arrangements and access rights.
Has the quality of our lives at work, at home and in our communitie... | 91.txt | 1 |
[
"Technological wonders.",
"Access to information.",
"Time.",
"Time saving devices."
] | What is the most valuable resource for the .com generation? | The Internet, E-commerce and globalization are making a new economic era possible. In the future, capitalist markets will largely be replaced by a new kind of economic system based on networked relationships, contractual arrangements and access rights.
Has the quality of our lives at work, at home and in our communitie... | 91.txt | 2 |
[
"social conservatives blamed the loss of morality on technology.",
"the .com generation was less civil than the earlier generations.",
"the hyper speed culture led to the decline in civility.",
"technology might make people less impatient."
] | In the sixth paragraph, the author implied that | The Internet, E-commerce and globalization are making a new economic era possible. In the future, capitalist markets will largely be replaced by a new kind of economic system based on networked relationships, contractual arrangements and access rights.
Has the quality of our lives at work, at home and in our communitie... | 91.txt | 3 |
[
"The New Internet Life.",
"The Drawbacks of too Much Access.",
"The Failure of Technological Renaissance.",
"The Declining Quality of Life."
] | An appropriate title for the passage might be | The Internet, E-commerce and globalization are making a new economic era possible. In the future, capitalist markets will largely be replaced by a new kind of economic system based on networked relationships, contractual arrangements and access rights.
Has the quality of our lives at work, at home and in our communitie... | 91.txt | 1 |
[
"using mouth tissue",
"taking cells from a healthy eye and growing them in a dish",
"transplanting corneas from another person",
"using finger tissue"
] | Now doctors can repair the damaged corneas with the following methods EXCEPT _ . | Japanese doctors have used thin sheets of tissue from people's cheeks to repair damaged corneas. A team from Osaka University transplanted thin layers of cheek cells onto the eyes of four patients with a rare and painful eye condition, reports BBC online. Patients whose vision had been cloudy could see well afterwards,... | 974.txt | 3 |
[
"only by using mouth tissue",
"by taking cells from a healthy eye and growing them in a dish",
"by transplanting healthy corneas from donors",
"by none of the mentioned methods."
] | If both eyes are too badly damaged, we can treat them _ . | Japanese doctors have used thin sheets of tissue from people's cheeks to repair damaged corneas. A team from Osaka University transplanted thin layers of cheek cells onto the eyes of four patients with a rare and painful eye condition, reports BBC online. Patients whose vision had been cloudy could see well afterwards,... | 974.txt | 3 |
[
"the new technique can be widely used in the operations",
"the new technique needs to be further tested",
"the new technique has more benefits than risks",
"any new technique has risks"
] | We can infer from the passage that _ . | Japanese doctors have used thin sheets of tissue from people's cheeks to repair damaged corneas. A team from Osaka University transplanted thin layers of cheek cells onto the eyes of four patients with a rare and painful eye condition, reports BBC online. Patients whose vision had been cloudy could see well afterwards,... | 974.txt | 1 |
[
"A New Invention",
"A New Technique",
"Mouth Tissue Can Restore Your Vision",
"Transplanting Can Restore Your Vision"
] | Which of the following is the best title? | Japanese doctors have used thin sheets of tissue from people's cheeks to repair damaged corneas. A team from Osaka University transplanted thin layers of cheek cells onto the eyes of four patients with a rare and painful eye condition, reports BBC online. Patients whose vision had been cloudy could see well afterwards,... | 974.txt | 2 |
[
"the attitude of bankers",
"unfriendliness of customers toward banks",
"economic pressure of the time",
"the outer appearance of bank buildings"
] | The author believes that the unfriendly atmosphere in banks many years a go was chiefly due to ________. | Time was-and not so many years ago, either-when the average citizen to ok a pretty dim view of banks and banking. That this was so, it should be said, was to no small extent the fault of banks and bankers themselves. Banks used to be-and a few still are-forbidding structures. Behind the little barred windows were, mor... | 3643.txt | 3 |
[
"rich customers",
"friendly businessmen",
"regular visitors",
"elderly gentlemen"
] | The banks of many years ago showed interest only in ________. | Time was-and not so many years ago, either-when the average citizen to ok a pretty dim view of banks and banking. That this was so, it should be said, was to no small extent the fault of banks and bankers themselves. Banks used to be-and a few still are-forbidding structures. Behind the little barred windows were, mor... | 3643.txt | 1 |
[
"In the last century.",
"Sometime before the war.",
"A few years ago.",
"During the war."
] | When did banks begin to grow human? | Time was-and not so many years ago, either-when the average citizen to ok a pretty dim view of banks and banking. That this was so, it should be said, was to no small extent the fault of banks and bankers themselves. Banks used to be-and a few still are-forbidding structures. Behind the little barred windows were, mor... | 3643.txt | 2 |
[
"The elderly gentlemen in banks were replaced by younger men.",
"More and more \"little\" people became customers of banks.",
"More banks were set up in small and medium-sized towns.",
"The size of the customer's account was greatly increased."
] | What helped the "humanization" of banks? | Time was-and not so many years ago, either-when the average citizen to ok a pretty dim view of banks and banking. That this was so, it should be said, was to no small extent the fault of banks and bankers themselves. Banks used to be-and a few still are-forbidding structures. Behind the little barred windows were, mor... | 3643.txt | 1 |
[
"the bank buildings looked forbidding",
"they were comparatively rich before the war",
"they thought it was not proper to be in debt",
"they rarely spent more than they could earn"
] | Ordinary people seldom borrowed money from banks in the past because ________. | Time was-and not so many years ago, either-when the average citizen to ok a pretty dim view of banks and banking. That this was so, it should be said, was to no small extent the fault of banks and bankers themselves. Banks used to be-and a few still are-forbidding structures. Behind the little barred windows were, mor... | 3643.txt | 0 |
[
"of extreme importance in expressing feelings and exchanging ideas",
"something through which one can see a person's inner world",
"of considerable significance in making conversations interesting",
"something the value of which is largely a matter of long debate"
] | The author is convinced that the eyes are ________. | Whether the eyes are "the windows of the soul" is debatable, that they are intensely important in interpersonal communication is a fact. During the first two months of a baby's life, the stimulus that produces a smile is a pair of eyes. The eyes need not be real: a mask with two dots will produce a smile. Significantly... | 3054.txt | 0 |
[
"whose front view is fully perceived",
"whose face is covered with a mask",
"whose face is seen from the side",
"whose face is free of any covering"
] | Babies will not be stimulated to smile by a person ________. | Whether the eyes are "the windows of the soul" is debatable, that they are intensely important in interpersonal communication is a fact. During the first two months of a baby's life, the stimulus that produces a smile is a pair of eyes. The eyes need not be real: a mask with two dots will produce a smile. Significantly... | 3054.txt | 2 |
[
"they don't like to keep their eyes on the face of the speaker",
"they need not communicate through eye contact",
"they don't think it polite to have eye contact",
"they didn't have much opportunity to communicate through eye contact in babyhood"
] | According to the passage, the Japanese fix their gaze on their conversation partner's neck because ________. | Whether the eyes are "the windows of the soul" is debatable, that they are intensely important in interpersonal communication is a fact. During the first two months of a baby's life, the stimulus that produces a smile is a pair of eyes. The eyes need not be real: a mask with two dots will produce a smile. Significantly... | 3054.txt | 3 |
[
"one temporarily glancing away from the other",
"eye contact of more than one second",
"improperly-timed ceasing of eye contact",
"constant adjustment of eye contact"
] | According to the passage, a conversation between two Americans may break down due to ________. | Whether the eyes are "the windows of the soul" is debatable, that they are intensely important in interpersonal communication is a fact. During the first two months of a baby's life, the stimulus that produces a smile is a pair of eyes. The eyes need not be real: a mask with two dots will produce a smile. Significantly... | 3054.txt | 2 |
[
"not to wear dark spectacles",
"not to make any interruptions",
"not to glance away from each other",
"not to make unpredictable pauses"
] | To keep a conversation flowing smoothly, it is better for the participants ________. | Whether the eyes are "the windows of the soul" is debatable, that they are intensely important in interpersonal communication is a fact. During the first two months of a baby's life, the stimulus that produces a smile is a pair of eyes. The eyes need not be real: a mask with two dots will produce a smile. Significantly... | 3054.txt | 0 |
[
"The Story of Mr. Johnson, A Sweet Salesman",
"Car Boot Can Serve As The Best Escape Route",
"Driver Escapes Through Car Boot",
"The Driver Survived A Terrible Car Accident"
] | What is the best title for this newspaper article? | Mr. Peter Johnson, aged twenty-three, battled for half an hour to escape from his trapped car yesterday when it landed upside down in three feet of water. Mr. Johnson took the only escape route-through the boot.
Mr. Johnson's car had finished up in a ditch at Romney Marsin, Kent after skidding on ice and hitting a bank... | 998.txt | 2 |
[
"The hammer.",
"The coin.",
"The screw.",
"The horn."
] | Which of the following objects is the most important to Mr. Johnson? | Mr. Peter Johnson, aged twenty-three, battled for half an hour to escape from his trapped car yesterday when it landed upside down in three feet of water. Mr. Johnson took the only escape route-through the boot.
Mr. Johnson's car had finished up in a ditch at Romney Marsin, Kent after skidding on ice and hitting a bank... | 998.txt | 1 |
[
"Mr. Johnson's car stood on its boot as it fell down.",
"Mr. Johnson could not escape from the door because it was full of sweet jam.",
"Mr. Johnson's car accident was partly due to the slippery road.",
"Mr. Johnson struggled in the pouring mud as he unscrewed the back seat."
] | Which statement is true according to the passage? | Mr. Peter Johnson, aged twenty-three, battled for half an hour to escape from his trapped car yesterday when it landed upside down in three feet of water. Mr. Johnson took the only escape route-through the boot.
Mr. Johnson's car had finished up in a ditch at Romney Marsin, Kent after skidding on ice and hitting a bank... | 998.txt | 2 |
[
"Luckily the door was torn away in the end",
"At last the wrench went broken",
"The lock came open after all his efforts",
"The chance was lost at the last minute"
] | "Finally it gave" (Paragraph 5) means that _ . | Mr. Peter Johnson, aged twenty-three, battled for half an hour to escape from his trapped car yesterday when it landed upside down in three feet of water. Mr. Johnson took the only escape route-through the boot.
Mr. Johnson's car had finished up in a ditch at Romney Marsin, Kent after skidding on ice and hitting a bank... | 998.txt | 2 |
[
"the ditch was along a quiet country road",
"the accident happened on a clear warm day",
"the police helped Mr. Johnson get out of the ditch",
"Mr. Johnson had a tender wife and was well attended"
] | It may be inferred from the passage that _ . | Mr. Peter Johnson, aged twenty-three, battled for half an hour to escape from his trapped car yesterday when it landed upside down in three feet of water. Mr. Johnson took the only escape route-through the boot.
Mr. Johnson's car had finished up in a ditch at Romney Marsin, Kent after skidding on ice and hitting a bank... | 998.txt | 0 |
[
"They study fish habits and collect information.",
"They have to study science and mathematics.",
"They work in fields as well as in laboratories.",
"They read research papers written by others."
] | What makes the jobs of ichthyologists so varied? | An ichthyologist is a scientist who studies fish. Most people who do this job say they love their work because it is very rewarding and varied. They work not only inside a laboratory, but also out in the field. Fieldwork includes traveling to river?, oceans and lakes in order to collect information and specimens (~2~),... | 3306.txt | 2 |
[
"An ichthyologist has an interesting and varied profession.",
"Aquaculture is the study of fish protection.",
"The life of an ichthyologist can involve lots of travel.",
"A fish scientist needs to be independent and curious about things."
] | Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? | An ichthyologist is a scientist who studies fish. Most people who do this job say they love their work because it is very rewarding and varied. They work not only inside a laboratory, but also out in the field. Fieldwork includes traveling to river?, oceans and lakes in order to collect information and specimens (~2~),... | 3306.txt | 1 |
[
"Tom, because he likes fishing and outdoor sports.",
"Jack, because he likes to travel and read adventure books.",
"Jenny, because she likes science, mathematics and reading about dinosaurs.",
"Jane, because she likes mathematics, science, biology and searching rock-pools."
] | Who is most likely to become an ichthyologist? | An ichthyologist is a scientist who studies fish. Most people who do this job say they love their work because it is very rewarding and varied. They work not only inside a laboratory, but also out in the field. Fieldwork includes traveling to river?, oceans and lakes in order to collect information and specimens (~2~),... | 3306.txt | 3 |
[
"university students",
"science researchers",
"fisheries experts",
"fish farmers"
] | The passage is probably written for _ . | An ichthyologist is a scientist who studies fish. Most people who do this job say they love their work because it is very rewarding and varied. They work not only inside a laboratory, but also out in the field. Fieldwork includes traveling to river?, oceans and lakes in order to collect information and specimens (~2~),... | 3306.txt | 0 |
[
"its power source",
"its driving system",
"its monitoring system",
"its seating capacity"
] | One significant improvement in the future car will probably be _ . | Some pessimistic experts feel that the automobile is bound to fall into disuse. They see a day in the not-too-distant future when all autos will be abandoned and allowed to rust. Other authorities, however, thinkthe auto is here to stay. They hold that the car will remain a leading means of urban travel in the foreseea... | 683.txt | 0 |
[
"How to render automobiles pollution-free.",
"How to make smaller and safer automobiles.",
"How to solve the problem of traffic jams.",
"How to develop an automated subway system."
] | What is the author's main concern? | Some pessimistic experts feel that the automobile is bound to fall into disuse. They see a day in the not-too-distant future when all autos will be abandoned and allowed to rust. Other authorities, however, thinkthe auto is here to stay. They hold that the car will remain a leading means of urban travel in the foreseea... | 683.txt | 2 |
[
"A rail.",
"An engine.",
"A retractable arm.",
"A computer controller."
] | What provides autos with electric power in an automated highway system? | Some pessimistic experts feel that the automobile is bound to fall into disuse. They see a day in the not-too-distant future when all autos will be abandoned and allowed to rust. Other authorities, however, thinkthe auto is here to stay. They hold that the car will remain a leading means of urban travel in the foreseea... | 683.txt | 0 |
[
"keep in the right lane",
"wait to arrive at his destination",
"keep in constant touch with the computer center",
"inform the system of his destination by phone"
] | In an automated highway system, all the driver needs to do is _ . | Some pessimistic experts feel that the automobile is bound to fall into disuse. They see a day in the not-too-distant future when all autos will be abandoned and allowed to rust. Other authorities, however, thinkthe auto is here to stay. They hold that the car will remain a leading means of urban travel in the foreseea... | 683.txt | 3 |
[
"Enthusiastic.",
"Pessimistic.",
"Optimistic.",
"Cautious."
] | What is the author's attitude toward the future of autos? | Some pessimistic experts feel that the automobile is bound to fall into disuse. They see a day in the not-too-distant future when all autos will be abandoned and allowed to rust. Other authorities, however, thinkthe auto is here to stay. They hold that the car will remain a leading means of urban travel in the foreseea... | 683.txt | 2 |
[
"cost reduction is based on competition",
"services call for cross-trade coordination",
"outside competitors will continue to exist",
"shippers will have the railway by the throat"
] | According to those who support mergers, railway monopoly is unlikely because . | In recent years, railroads have been combining with each other, merging into supersystems, causing heightened concerns about monopoly. As recently as 1995, the top four railroads accounted for under 70 percent of the total ton-miles moved by rails. Next year, after a series of mergers is completed, just four railroads ... | 3352.txt | 2 |
[
"Indifferent.",
"Supportive.",
"Indignant.",
"Apprehensive."
] | What is many captive shippers' attitude towards the consolidation in the rail industry? | In recent years, railroads have been combining with each other, merging into supersystems, causing heightened concerns about monopoly. As recently as 1995, the top four railroads accounted for under 70 percent of the total ton-miles moved by rails. Next year, after a series of mergers is completed, just four railroads ... | 3352.txt | 3 |
[
"shippers will be charged less without a rival railroad",
"there will soon be only one railroad company nationwide",
"overcharged shippers are unlikely to appeal for rate relief",
"a government board ensures fair play in railway business"
] | It can be inferred from Paragraph 3 that . | In recent years, railroads have been combining with each other, merging into supersystems, causing heightened concerns about monopoly. As recently as 1995, the top four railroads accounted for under 70 percent of the total ton-miles moved by rails. Next year, after a series of mergers is completed, just four railroads ... | 3352.txt | 2 |
[
"who work as coordinators",
"who function as judges",
"who supervise transactions",
"who determine the price"
] | The word "arbiters" (Line 7, Paragraph 4) most probably refers to those . | In recent years, railroads have been combining with each other, merging into supersystems, causing heightened concerns about monopoly. As recently as 1995, the top four railroads accounted for under 70 percent of the total ton-miles moved by rails. Next year, after a series of mergers is completed, just four railroads ... | 3352.txt | 1 |
[
"the continuing acquisition",
"the growing traffic",
"the cheering Wall Street",
"the shrinking market"
] | According to the text, the cost increase in the rail industry is mainly caused by . | In recent years, railroads have been combining with each other, merging into supersystems, causing heightened concerns about monopoly. As recently as 1995, the top four railroads accounted for under 70 percent of the total ton-miles moved by rails. Next year, after a series of mergers is completed, just four railroads ... | 3352.txt | 0 |
[
"Describing a new method of estimating decreases in global temperature that have occurred over the last 160,000 years",
"Describing a method of analysis that provides information regarding the relation between the carbon dioxide content of the Earth's atmosphere and global temperature",
"Presenting information ... | In the passage, the author is primarily concerned with doing which of the following? | Analysis of prehistoric air trapped in tiny bubbles beneath the polar ice sheets and of the composition of ice surrounding those bubbles suggests a correlation between carbon dioxide levels in the Earth's atmosphere and global temperature over the last 160,000 years. Estimates of global temperature at the time air in t... | 1927.txt | 1 |
[
"The total volume of air trapped in bubbles beneath the polar ice sheets increased.",
"The amount of deuterium in ice deposited at the poles increased.",
"Carbon dioxide levels in the Earth atmosphere decreased.",
"The amount of hydrogen in the Earth's atmosphere decreased relatively the amount of deuterium"
... | It can be inferred from the passage that during periods of post glacial warming, which of the following occurred? | Analysis of prehistoric air trapped in tiny bubbles beneath the polar ice sheets and of the composition of ice surrounding those bubbles suggests a correlation between carbon dioxide levels in the Earth's atmosphere and global temperature over the last 160,000 years. Estimates of global temperature at the time air in t... | 1927.txt | 1 |
[
"Estimates of global temperature that rely on measurements of deuterium in ice deposited at the poles are more reliable than those based on the amount of carbon dioxide c.ontained in air bubbles beneath the polar surface",
"The amount of deuterium in the Earth's atmosphere tends to increase as global temperature ... | The author states that there is evidence to support which of the following assertions? | Analysis of prehistoric air trapped in tiny bubbles beneath the polar ice sheets and of the composition of ice surrounding those bubbles suggests a correlation between carbon dioxide levels in the Earth's atmosphere and global temperature over the last 160,000 years. Estimates of global temperature at the time air in t... | 1927.txt | 2 |
[
"The amount of deuterium in ice deposited on the polar surface is significantly greater than the amount of deuterium in ice located deep beneath the polar surface.",
"Both the air bubbles trapped deep beneath the polar surface and the ice surrounding them contain relatively low levels of deuterium.",
"Air bubbl... | It can be inferred from the passage that the conclusion stated in the last sentence would need to be reevaluated if scientists discovered that which of the following were true? | Analysis of prehistoric air trapped in tiny bubbles beneath the polar ice sheets and of the composition of ice surrounding those bubbles suggests a correlation between carbon dioxide levels in the Earth's atmosphere and global temperature over the last 160,000 years. Estimates of global temperature at the time air in t... | 1927.txt | 2 |
[
"Its benefits plan for freelancers is highly competitive in the industry.",
"Its freelancers cannot receive the same benefits as the full-time employees.",
"The freelancers who are not eligible for benefits should start the waiting period over again on Jan. 1.",
"The freelancers are against the new plan which... | Which one of the following statements is NOT true of MTV Networks' new benefits plan for freelancers? | Scores of workers from MTV Networks walked off the job yesterday afternoon, filling the sidewalk outside the headquarters of its corporate parent, Viacom, to protest recent changes in benefits. The walkout highlighted the concerns of a category of workers who are sometimes called permalancers: permanent freelancers who... | 3638.txt | 2 |
[
"those who have worked for 160 days.",
"those who have worked for 1 year.",
"those who have worked since March.",
"those who have worked since Jan. 1."
] | According to the new benefits program of MTV Networks, the following freelancers are eligible for benefits except _ | Scores of workers from MTV Networks walked off the job yesterday afternoon, filling the sidewalk outside the headquarters of its corporate parent, Viacom, to protest recent changes in benefits. The walkout highlighted the concerns of a category of workers who are sometimes called permalancers: permanent freelancers who... | 3638.txt | 3 |
[
"redesign.",
"restore.",
"repair.",
"reset."
] | The word "reinstate" (Line 6, Paragraph 3) most probably means _ | Scores of workers from MTV Networks walked off the job yesterday afternoon, filling the sidewalk outside the headquarters of its corporate parent, Viacom, to protest recent changes in benefits. The walkout highlighted the concerns of a category of workers who are sometimes called permalancers: permanent freelancers who... | 3638.txt | 1 |
[
"the figure fluctuates throughout the year and it is impossible to calculate the precise number.",
"the company wants to keep it as a secret so as to better stand the protest.",
"the company has no record of the freelancers since there is no such necessity.",
"the company does not want to provide the freelanc... | The MTV Networks spokeswoman did not provide the number of freelancers on the payroll mostly probably because _ | Scores of workers from MTV Networks walked off the job yesterday afternoon, filling the sidewalk outside the headquarters of its corporate parent, Viacom, to protest recent changes in benefits. The walkout highlighted the concerns of a category of workers who are sometimes called permalancers: permanent freelancers who... | 3638.txt | 1 |
[
"affirmative.",
"negative.",
"biased.",
"neutral."
] | Towards MTV Networks' change on the benefits plan, the author's attitude can be said to be _ | Scores of workers from MTV Networks walked off the job yesterday afternoon, filling the sidewalk outside the headquarters of its corporate parent, Viacom, to protest recent changes in benefits. The walkout highlighted the concerns of a category of workers who are sometimes called permalancers: permanent freelancers who... | 3638.txt | 1 |
[
"an advanced academic degree",
"an ambition to get ahead",
"a firm belief in their dream",
"a sense of drive and purpose"
] | It used to be commonly acknowledged that to succeed in America, one had to have _ . | For the past several decades, it seems there's been a general consensus on how to get ahead in America: Get a college education, find a reliable job, and buy your own home. But do Americans still believe in that path, and if they do, is it attainable?
The most recent National Journal poll asked respondents about the Am... | 2402.txt | 0 |
[
"More and more Americans are finding it hard to realize.",
"It remains alive among the majority of American people.",
"Americans' idea of it has changed over the past few decades.",
"An increasing number of young Americans are abandoning it."
] | What is the finding of the latest National Journal poll concerning the American dream? | For the past several decades, it seems there's been a general consensus on how to get ahead in America: Get a college education, find a reliable job, and buy your own home. But do Americans still believe in that path, and if they do, is it attainable?
The most recent National Journal poll asked respondents about the Am... | 2402.txt | 2 |
[
"It still remains open to debate.",
"It has proved to be beyond doubt.",
"It is no longer as important as it used to be.",
"It is much better understood now than ever."
] | What do Americans now think of the role of college education in achieving success? | For the past several decades, it seems there's been a general consensus on how to get ahead in America: Get a college education, find a reliable job, and buy your own home. But do Americans still believe in that path, and if they do, is it attainable?
The most recent National Journal poll asked respondents about the Am... | 2402.txt | 2 |
[
"It promotes gender equality.",
"It needs to be strengthened.",
"It adds to cultural diversity.",
"It helps broaden their minds."
] | How do some people view college education these days? | For the past several decades, it seems there's been a general consensus on how to get ahead in America: Get a college education, find a reliable job, and buy your own home. But do Americans still believe in that path, and if they do, is it attainable?
The most recent National Journal poll asked respondents about the Am... | 2402.txt | 3 |
[
"A desire to learn and to adapt.",
"A strong sense of responsibility.",
"A willingness to commit oneself.",
"A clear aim and high motivation."
] | What is one factor essential to success in America, according to Will Fendley? | For the past several decades, it seems there's been a general consensus on how to get ahead in America: Get a college education, find a reliable job, and buy your own home. But do Americans still believe in that path, and if they do, is it attainable?
The most recent National Journal poll asked respondents about the Am... | 2402.txt | 3 |
[
"is practiced exclusively by the FBI",
"is more prevalent in business circles",
"has been intensified with the help of the IRS",
"is mainly carried out by means of secret taping"
] | Contrary to popular belief, the author finds that spying on people's privacy ________. | When we worry about who might be spying on our private lives, we usually think about the Federal agents. But the private sector outdoes the government every time. It's Linda Tripp, not the FBI, who is facing charges under Maryland's laws against secret telephone taping. It's our banks, not the Internal Revenue Service ... | 449.txt | 1 |
[
"the state of Minnesota is considering drawing up laws to protect private information",
"most states are turning a blind eye to the deceptive practices of private businesses",
"legislators are acting to pass a law to provide better privacy protection",
"lawmakers are inclined to give a free hand to businesses... | We know from the passage that ________. | When we worry about who might be spying on our private lives, we usually think about the Federal agents. But the private sector outdoes the government every time. It's Linda Tripp, not the FBI, who is facing charges under Maryland's laws against secret telephone taping. It's our banks, not the Internal Revenue Service ... | 449.txt | 3 |
[
"you happen to reveal your credit card number",
"you fail to cancel it within the specified period",
"you fail to apply for extension of the deadline",
"you find the product or service unsatisfactory"
] | When the "free trial" deadline is over, you'll be charged without notice for a product or service if ________. | When we worry about who might be spying on our private lives, we usually think about the Federal agents. But the private sector outdoes the government every time. It's Linda Tripp, not the FBI, who is facing charges under Maryland's laws against secret telephone taping. It's our banks, not the Internal Revenue Service ... | 449.txt | 1 |
[
"it is considered \"transaction and experience\" information unprotected by law",
"it has always been considered an open secret by the general public",
"its sale can be brought under control through self-regulation",
"its revelation will do no harm to consumers under the current protection policy"
] | Businesses do not regard information concerning personal bank accounts as private because ________. | When we worry about who might be spying on our private lives, we usually think about the Federal agents. But the private sector outdoes the government every time. It's Linda Tripp, not the FBI, who is facing charges under Maryland's laws against secret telephone taping. It's our banks, not the Internal Revenue Service ... | 449.txt | 0 |
[
"banks will have to change their ways of doing business",
"\"free trial\" practice will eventually be banned",
"privacy protection laws will soon be enforced",
"consumers' privacy will continue to be invaded"
] | We can infer from the passage that ________. | When we worry about who might be spying on our private lives, we usually think about the Federal agents. But the private sector outdoes the government every time. It's Linda Tripp, not the FBI, who is facing charges under Maryland's laws against secret telephone taping. It's our banks, not the Internal Revenue Service ... | 449.txt | 3 |
[
"there are no such things as UFOs",
"UFOs are visitors from solar system",
"there's no reason for UFOs sooner or later",
"we are bound to see UFOs sooner or later"
] | People who ask the question "Why don't they get in touch with us... and declare themselves?" think that . | A scientist once said: "I have concluded that the earth is being visited by intelligently controlled vehicles from outer space."
If we take this as a reasonable explanation for UFOs (unidentified flying objects), questions immediately come up.
"Why don't they get in touch with us, then? Why don't they land right on the... | 1553.txt | 0 |
[
"unfriendliness",
"suspicion",
"superiority",
"hostility"
] | According to Dr. Mead, the attitude of beings from outer space toward us is one of . | A scientist once said: "I have concluded that the earth is being visited by intelligently controlled vehicles from outer space."
If we take this as a reasonable explanation for UFOs (unidentified flying objects), questions immediately come up.
"Why don't they get in touch with us, then? Why don't they land right on the... | 1553.txt | 1 |
[
"doubt",
"warning",
"indifference",
"criticism"
] | The tone of the writer is that of . | A scientist once said: "I have concluded that the earth is being visited by intelligently controlled vehicles from outer space."
If we take this as a reasonable explanation for UFOs (unidentified flying objects), questions immediately come up.
"Why don't they get in touch with us, then? Why don't they land right on the... | 1553.txt | 3 |
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