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Which is the best title for the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It happened one morning 20 years ago. A British scientist Alec Jeffrey came across DNA fingerprinting: He identified the patterns of genetic material that are unique to almost every individual. His discovery changed everything from the way we do criminal investigations to the way we decide family law. But the ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20120.txt | It happened one morning 20 years ago. A British scientist Alec Jeffrey came across DNA fingerprinting: He identified the patterns of genetic material that are unique to almost every individual. His discovery changed everything from the way we do criminal investigations to the way we decide family law. But the professor... | [
"Discovery of DNA testing by Jeffery",
"Practice of DNA testing in court",
"DNA testing in the present situation",
"Benefits and side effects of DNA testing"
] |
Jenny has 6 Pokemon cards. Orlando has 2 more cards than Jenny. Richard has three times as many cards as Orlando. How many Pokemon cards do they have in all? | Jenny has 6 cards.
Orlando has 2 more cards than Jenny, so Orlando has 6 + 2 = 8 cards
Richard has 3 times the number of cards Orlando has. so Richard has 8 * 3 = <<8*3=24>>24 cards
Together, they have 6 + 8 + 24 = <<6+8+24=38>>38 cards
#### 38 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Jenny has 6 Pokemon cards. Orlando has 2 more cards than Jenny. Richard has three times as many cards as Orlando. How many Pokemon cards do they have in all? | Jenny has 6 cards.
Orlando has 2 more cards than Jenny, so Orlando has 6 + 2 = 8 cards
Richard has 3 times the number of cards Orlando has. so Richard has 8 * 3 = <<8*3=24>>24 cards
Together, they have 6 + 8 + 24 = <<6+8+24=38>>38 cards
#### 38 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What can we learn about "iTunes"? It is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Though she is already one of the most famous pop stars of the 21st century, you've probably never heard of a 25-year-old singer, song writer named Stefani Germanotta --- but that's only because almost everyone knows her by her stage name, Lady Gaga.
Born in New York City in 1986, Lady Gaga enjoyed music, singi... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17009.txt | Though she is already one of the most famous pop stars of the 21st century, you've probably never heard of a 25-year-old singer, song writer named Stefani Germanotta --- but that's only because almost everyone knows her by her stage name, Lady Gaga.
Born in New York City in 1986, Lady Gaga enjoyed music, singing and da... | [
"a single album of popular songs on sale.",
"a mobile phone which shows live music performances.",
"a center where pop stars get together.",
"a software used to download music from the Internet."
] |
What does the writer discuss in this passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Fish contains lost of omega-3 fatty acids.These fatty acids have been shown to help prevent heart disease,lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of strokes.Researchers suggest that these benefits of eating fish far outweigh the risks of getting sick from contaminated fish.
Ongoing studies find that omega-3 f... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16942.txt | Fish contains lost of omega-3 fatty acids.These fatty acids have been shown to help prevent heart disease,lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of strokes.Researchers suggest that these benefits of eating fish far outweigh the risks of getting sick from contaminated fish.
Ongoing studies find that omega-3 fatty acid... | [
"Chemicals in popular drinks",
"The best way to lose weight",
"Famous fast food restaurants",
"Reasons for having seafood"
] |
Toby held a garage sale to raise money to support friends who have lost their jobs. Of all the items that he sold during the garage sale, three of the items he sold made up 75% of the total amount of sales money he earned. He sold a treadmill for $100, a chest of drawers for half as much as he made for selling the tr... | The chest of drawers sold for half as much as the treadmill, for a price of $100/2= $<<100/2=50>>50.
The television sold for three times what he earned for the treadmill, for a price of $100*3= $<<100*3=300>>300.
For the three items, he raised $100+$50+$300 = $<<100+50+300=450>>450.
If $450 is 75% of the total sum of m... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Toby held a garage sale to raise money to support friends who have lost their jobs. Of all the items that he sold during the garage sale, three of the items he sold made up 75% of the total amount of sales money he earned. He sold a treadmill for $100, a chest of drawers for half as much as he made for selling the tr... | The chest of drawers sold for half as much as the treadmill, for a price of $100/2= $<<100/2=50>>50.
The television sold for three times what he earned for the treadmill, for a price of $100*3= $<<100*3=300>>300.
For the three items, he raised $100+$50+$300 = $<<100+50+300=450>>450.
If $450 is 75% of the total sum of m... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The writer realized that he had to shoot the elephant because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The orderly came back in a few minutes with a rifle and some Burmans. He told us that the elephant was in the rice fields below, only a few hundred yards away. As I started forward practically the whole population of the quarter flocked out of the houses and followed me. They had seen the rifle and were all sh... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3134.txt | The orderly came back in a few minutes with a rifle and some Burmans. He told us that the elephant was in the rice fields below, only a few hundred yards away. As I started forward practically the whole population of the quarter flocked out of the houses and followed me. They had seen the rifle and were all shouting th... | [
"shooting elephants is a serious problem",
"everybody expected it of him",
"he did not wish to disappoint the rulers",
"he had to show how guns are fired"
] |
When the old gentleman offered the money, the writer was _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A few days ago, I went to school with lots of books,hoping to get a locker . Suddenly, it started raining heavily. I hurried to pay for my locker, but I was disappointed when they informed me they only accepted cash. I was $ 7.00 short, which meant I had to carry the books back home. It would be an exhausting... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2953.txt | A few days ago, I went to school with lots of books,hoping to get a locker . Suddenly, it started raining heavily. I hurried to pay for my locker, but I was disappointed when they informed me they only accepted cash. I was $ 7.00 short, which meant I had to carry the books back home. It would be an exhausting two-ho... | [
"touched",
"amazed",
"hesitant",
"embarrassed"
] |
If every household in the U.S. replaced all their incandescent bulbs, _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina is a wake-up call. It is a call for every American to pay attention to the destruction we risk by allowing human-induced climate change to continue. It is impossible to prove that Hurricane Katrina was caused by global warming, or even that human activities made the... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11159.txt | The devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina is a wake-up call. It is a call for every American to pay attention to the destruction we risk by allowing human-induced climate change to continue. It is impossible to prove that Hurricane Katrina was caused by global warming, or even that human activities made the storm mo... | [
"it would have the same effect as removing 7.5 million cars from the roads.",
"it would save 7.5 million tons of carbon-dioxide from going into the air.",
"this would reduce the total output of CO2emissions in huge amounts.",
"cars will be much more environmentally friendly."
] |
Lee is saving up for a new pair of sneakers which cost $90. He already has $15 saved. He plans to sell his old action figures to make the rest. If he sells 10 action figures and still has $25 left after buying the sneakers how much did he charge per action figure? | Before buying the shoes he had $115 dollars because 90 + 25 = <<90+25=115>>115
He earned $100 from selling action figures because 115 - 15 = <<115-15=100>>100
He sold them each for $10 because 100 / 10 = <<100/10=10>>10
#### 10 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Lee is saving up for a new pair of sneakers which cost $90. He already has $15 saved. He plans to sell his old action figures to make the rest. If he sells 10 action figures and still has $25 left after buying the sneakers how much did he charge per action figure? | Before buying the shoes he had $115 dollars because 90 + 25 = <<90+25=115>>115
He earned $100 from selling action figures because 115 - 15 = <<115-15=100>>100
He sold them each for $10 because 100 / 10 = <<100/10=10>>10
#### 10 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What's the main idea of the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What kind of pets do people have in your country? Dogs? Cats? How about a duck, hippo or lion? Here are two cases of animal owners with unusual pets.
Barrie Hayman has a pet duck called Star. Barrie adopted him after his brothers and sisters stayed away from him at birth. Barrie, a duck breeder, realized the... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1545.txt | What kind of pets do people have in your country? Dogs? Cats? How about a duck, hippo or lion? Here are two cases of animal owners with unusual pets.
Barrie Hayman has a pet duck called Star. Barrie adopted him after his brothers and sisters stayed away from him at birth. Barrie, a duck breeder, realized the little d... | [
"Some websites are set up to protect pets.",
"Some unusual pets are adopted by people",
"People should take good care of their pets",
"Pets sometimes can be very interesting"
] |
Which of the following is NOT considered a cause of OCD in dogs? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Can dogs help with OCD?
You might watch and laugh when your dog chases its tail because it looks cute. But did you know that, even though it might appear like a fun game, it could mean your pet is sick?
Researchers have found that if a dog runs after its tail, chases cars and barks at flies that are not there... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22442.txt | Can dogs help with OCD?
You might watch and laugh when your dog chases its tail because it looks cute. But did you know that, even though it might appear like a fun game, it could mean your pet is sick?
Researchers have found that if a dog runs after its tail, chases cars and barks at flies that are not there, it may ... | [
"Genes.",
"Diet.",
"The way they are brought up.",
"The time they spend with their owners."
] |
The reading is mainly about _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is a saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Although eating properly is important, being kind to others is also good tor your health. Studies show that people who perform kind acts are more relaxed, happier, and healthier than other people.
In one study at Arizona State University researchers, f... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2782.txt | There is a saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Although eating properly is important, being kind to others is also good tor your health. Studies show that people who perform kind acts are more relaxed, happier, and healthier than other people.
In one study at Arizona State University researchers, found that... | [
"healthy people are kind because they have more energy",
"one has to eat an apple every day to become healthy",
"kind people can be stressed because they are always helping",
"doing kind things can make you feel good and help you he healthier"
] |
The ratio of boys to girls at the dance was 3:4. There were 60 girls at the dance. The teachers were 20% of the number of boys. How many people were at the dance? | 60 girls represent 4 parts, so one part of students is 60 / 4 = <<60/4=15>>15 students.
There are 15 * 3 = <<15*3=45>>45 boys at the dance.
The teachers at the dance are 45 * 0,2 = 9 teachers at the dance.
There are 60 + 45 + 9 = <<60+45+9=114>>114 people at the dance.
#### 114 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | The ratio of boys to girls at the dance was 3:4. There were 60 girls at the dance. The teachers were 20% of the number of boys. How many people were at the dance? | 60 girls represent 4 parts, so one part of students is 60 / 4 = <<60/4=15>>15 students.
There are 15 * 3 = <<15*3=45>>45 boys at the dance.
The teachers at the dance are 45 * 0,2 = 9 teachers at the dance.
There are 60 + 45 + 9 = <<60+45+9=114>>114 people at the dance.
#### 114 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The Garden Hotel lies _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When you are next in Hawaii,be sure to stay at the Garden Hotel.Whether you come on business or on holiday,you will find everything as comfortable and as convenient as you would expect in a first-class international hotel.Every bedroom has its own private bathroom,telephone,wall-to-wall carpeting and colorful,... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7360.txt | When you are next in Hawaii,be sure to stay at the Garden Hotel.Whether you come on business or on holiday,you will find everything as comfortable and as convenient as you would expect in a first-class international hotel.Every bedroom has its own private bathroom,telephone,wall-to-wall carpeting and colorful,modern ma... | [
"on the beach not far from Hawaii's modern shopping center",
"on the beach where you won't find all that money can buy",
"close to shops where everything is cheap and justly famous",
"on the beach far from Hawaii's modern shopping center"
] |
There is a big _ in No. 14 Secondary School. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hi. I'm Lingling. I'm a student at No. 14 Middle School. Do you want to know my life? Let me tell you about it. I usually get up at 7:00 in the morning. I have my breakfast at 7:10. My parents always prepare the breakfast for me. I go to school at 7:30. We have seven lessons every day from Monday to Friday. I ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1026.txt | Hi. I'm Lingling. I'm a student at No. 14 Middle School. Do you want to know my life? Let me tell you about it. I usually get up at 7:00 in the morning. I have my breakfast at 7:10. My parents always prepare the breakfast for me. I go to school at 7:30. We have seven lessons every day from Monday to Friday. I like Engl... | [
"garden",
"library",
"swimming pool",
"playground"
] |
You can enjoy your blog safely if _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Millions of young people are writing blogs . Millions of others are reading them. The word "blog" is a short way of saying Web log.
Many popular Web sites now offer free, easy ways to create personal Web pages and fill them with writings and pictures. Web sites called "Face book" and "My Space" are some of the... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20411.txt | Millions of young people are writing blogs . Millions of others are reading them. The word "blog" is a short way of saying Web log.
Many popular Web sites now offer free, easy ways to create personal Web pages and fill them with writings and pictures. Web sites called "Face book" and "My Space" are some of the most pop... | [
"you write your blog at school",
"you use a secret number for friends to enter your blog",
"your parents have little knowledge about websites",
"you show all your writings and feelings in your blog"
] |
At school, Agnes was good at _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Agnes Miller was one of the earliest leaders of the Women's Liberation Movement in the United States. She was born on a farm in Missouri in 1892. Strangely enough she had a very happy life as a child. She was the only daughter and the youngest child of five. Her parents and her brothers always treated her as t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1124.txt | Agnes Miller was one of the earliest leaders of the Women's Liberation Movement in the United States. She was born on a farm in Missouri in 1892. Strangely enough she had a very happy life as a child. She was the only daughter and the youngest child of five. Her parents and her brothers always treated her as their favo... | [
"physics and painting",
"maths and painting",
"writing and maths",
"physics and writing"
] |
When did the writer draw a more important lesson from his experience? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I learned about life from an ant farm.When I was seven years old, my family created one.First, we put clean sand in a thin glass box, and then we waited for the live ants to arrive.Shortly after the chilly ants were dropped into the glass structure, they got to work making tunnels.I was amazed that each one kn... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high137.txt | I learned about life from an ant farm.When I was seven years old, my family created one.First, we put clean sand in a thin glass box, and then we waited for the live ants to arrive.Shortly after the chilly ants were dropped into the glass structure, they got to work making tunnels.I was amazed that each one knew exactl... | [
"Before he was seven years old.",
"When he was seven years old.",
"Immediately after the tragedy.",
"Many years after the tragedy"
] |
How does the writer feel about the behavior of the man who helped the lady? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was evening rush hour on Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach, CA. Drivers lined up from traffic signal to traffic signal and were anxious to get home. On a side street merging into this highway was a timid driver who was afraid to edge in and no one let her in. Some of the drivers backed up behind her ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23740.txt | It was evening rush hour on Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach, CA. Drivers lined up from traffic signal to traffic signal and were anxious to get home. On a side street merging into this highway was a timid driver who was afraid to edge in and no one let her in. Some of the drivers backed up behind her and loudl... | [
"Worried.",
"proud",
"Upset.",
"Moved."
] |
We can know that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Tom,
I go on a trip to Beijing with my father Rick. On the first day, we visit the Palace Museum. It is in the centre of Beijing. There are many rooms in it. You can see "No photos!" in some places. If so, you need to follow the instructions . On the second day, we visit the Summer Palace. It's great f... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4229.txt | Dear Tom,
I go on a trip to Beijing with my father Rick. On the first day, we visit the Palace Museum. It is in the centre of Beijing. There are many rooms in it. You can see "No photos!" in some places. If so, you need to follow the instructions . On the second day, we visit the Summer Palace. It's great fun to boa... | [
"Bill comes to Beijing with his mother",
"Bill will go back to New York by ship",
"it's fun for Bill to boat in the Summer Palace",
"Bill sees \"No talking!\" in the Palace Museum"
] |
My family name is _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My name is Tom. I'm nine. This is my mother.Her name's Linda Johnson. Her telephone number is 13052864515.And this is my father.His name is Mike Johnson. His phone number is 13120884699.And this is my sister.What's her name?Her name is Mary. Look!The boy is my brother Nick. Mary is eight and Nick is six.
Ques... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5845.txt | My name is Tom. I'm nine. This is my mother.Her name's Linda Johnson. Her telephone number is 13052864515.And this is my father.His name is Mike Johnson. His phone number is 13120884699.And this is my sister.What's her name?Her name is Mary. Look!The boy is my brother Nick. Mary is eight and Nick is six. | [
"Johnson",
"Nick",
"Mike",
"Tom"
] |
Why did the author shake his head hearing Greg's request? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The story of the day I lost my best friend to a car accident. The day a precious life was taken from us way too soon.
It was a bright and Sunny day in November. Thanksgiving had been celebrated only two days before. Since it was a holiday weekend I had been on the phone with Greg the night before many times. H... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8033.txt | The story of the day I lost my best friend to a car accident. The day a precious life was taken from us way too soon.
It was a bright and Sunny day in November. Thanksgiving had been celebrated only two days before. Since it was a holiday weekend I had been on the phone with Greg the night before many times. His dad di... | [
"He thought Greg was too impolite to his father.",
"He wondered why Greg liked eating so much.",
"He was afraid his father couldn't afford it.",
"He was sure Greg would put on weight."
] |
Part of the scientific process, these are statistical probabilities rather than certainties? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Part of the scientific process, these are statistical probabilities rather than certainties? | predictions | science | null | null | null | results | Hypothesis | assumptions | predictions | null | null | null | |
The passage indicates that instrumental leaders generally focus on | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
According to sociologists, there are several different ways in which a person may
become recognized as the leader of a social group in the United States. In the fanfily
traditional cultural patterns confer (~z~,) leadership on one or both of the parents. In other
cases, such as friendship groups, one or more p... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21799.txt | According to sociologists, there are several different ways in which a person may
become recognized as the leader of a social group in the United States. In the fanfily
traditional cultural patterns confer (~z~,) leadership on one or both of the parents. In other
cases, such as friendship groups, one or more persons ma... | [
"ensuring harmonious relationships",
"sharing responsibility with group members",
"achieving a goal",
"identifying new leaders"
] |
Ragnar is a woodchopper. He can get 3 blocks of wood for every tree he cuts. If Ragnar chops 2 trees every day, how many blocks of woods does he get after 5 days? | Ragnar gets 3 x 2= <<3*2=6>>6 blocks of wood every day.
Therefore, the total number of blocks of woods he gets after 5 days is 6 x 5= <<6*5=30>>30.
#### 30 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Ragnar is a woodchopper. He can get 3 blocks of wood for every tree he cuts. If Ragnar chops 2 trees every day, how many blocks of woods does he get after 5 days? | Ragnar gets 3 x 2= <<3*2=6>>6 blocks of wood every day.
Therefore, the total number of blocks of woods he gets after 5 days is 6 x 5= <<6*5=30>>30.
#### 30 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The poor fisherman often dreamed of having _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once upon a time, there was a poor fisherman in a village near the sea .He always dreamed of having a lot of money. One day ,he heard that a big ship with a lot of gold _ in the nearby water.Because of this , for a long time he often went to the sea and hoped to find the gold .
One day, he was sitting on his b... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5830.txt | Once upon a time, there was a poor fisherman in a village near the sea .He always dreamed of having a lot of money. One day ,he heard that a big ship with a lot of gold _ in the nearby water.Because of this , for a long time he often went to the sea and hoped to find the gold .
One day, he was sitting on his boat daydr... | [
"a beautiful wife",
"a big house",
"a big piece of land",
"a lot of money"
] |
Which is the best title of the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many of us don't pay much attention to the importance of eye care. It is said that if you take care of your body, then you can surely be healthy. That is why our eyes should be given a lot of care. Natural eye care should be put in a number one place.
There are several causes leading to poor eyesight like not ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2490.txt | Many of us don't pay much attention to the importance of eye care. It is said that if you take care of your body, then you can surely be healthy. That is why our eyes should be given a lot of care. Natural eye care should be put in a number one place.
There are several causes leading to poor eyesight like not enough fo... | [
"Ways of Being Happy",
"Ways of Eye Exercises",
"Ways of Eye Care",
"Ways of Being Healthy"
] |
What can we infer from the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Whether it's a carol service or an evening of karaoke in the pub, many people will enjoy a good old singsong this Christmas. Singing aloud will not just lift the spirits---it's good for your physical health as well. Filling the lungs with air, increasing the heart rate and getting blood pumping round the body ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12297.txt | Whether it's a carol service or an evening of karaoke in the pub, many people will enjoy a good old singsong this Christmas. Singing aloud will not just lift the spirits---it's good for your physical health as well. Filling the lungs with air, increasing the heart rate and getting blood pumping round the body faster ca... | [
"Singing at Christmas is good for health.",
"In a low mood one is not able to sing well.",
"Experts have disagreement on singing.",
"Singing is the same as other aerobic activities."
] |
What might be the best title for the story? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I was never neat, while my roommate Kate was extremely organized. Each of her projects had its place, but mine always hid somewhere. She even labeled everything. I always looked for everything. Over time, Kate got neater and I got messier. She would push my dirty clothing over, and I would lay my books on her ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10069.txt | I was never neat, while my roommate Kate was extremely organized. Each of her projects had its place, but mine always hid somewhere. She even labeled everything. I always looked for everything. Over time, Kate got neater and I got messier. She would push my dirty clothing over, and I would lay my books on her tidy desk... | [
"How to be organized",
"My Friend Kate",
"Learning to Be Roommates",
"Hard Work Pays Off."
] |
Who play the biggest role in the competition mentioned in Para. 1? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On Friday, June 20th, 29 dogs along with their owners came to Santa Rosa, California. They came there to take part in an unusual competition--one that seeks out and honors the World's Ugliest Dog. Now in its 26th year, the competition is one of the biggest attractions at the annual Sonoma County Fair.
Among th... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8924.txt | On Friday, June 20th, 29 dogs along with their owners came to Santa Rosa, California. They came there to take part in an unusual competition--one that seeks out and honors the World's Ugliest Dog. Now in its 26th year, the competition is one of the biggest attractions at the annual Sonoma County Fair.
Among the leading... | [
"The dog owners who are good at keeping dogs.",
"The people who have adopted dogs.",
"The dogs that have unusual skills.",
"The dogs that look very ugly."
] |
Which one is WRONG? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Would you like to go to Beijing, our capital? It's far away from Guangdong. It's 2313 kilometers from Beijing to Guangdong. The city of Kunming is 2216 kilometers away from Guangdong. It's always very warm there. But it's very hot in summer in Wuhan. It's 1084 kilometers from Guangdong to Wuhan. Changsha is ne... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1343.txt | Would you like to go to Beijing, our capital? It's far away from Guangdong. It's 2313 kilometers from Beijing to Guangdong. The city of Kunming is 2216 kilometers away from Guangdong. It's always very warm there. But it's very hot in summer in Wuhan. It's 1084 kilometers from Guangdong to Wuhan. Changsha is near Guangd... | [
"Wuhan is very hot in summer.",
"It's as warm in winter in Kunming as Beijing.",
"It's 1084 kilometers from Wuhan to Guangdong.",
"It's warm in winter in Guangdong."
] |
In which part of a newspaper would you most probably find the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Parents say that honesty is the best policy, but they regularly lie to their children as a way of influencing their behavior and emotions, finds new research from the University of Toronto and the University of California.
Surprisingly little has been published on the subject of parental lying, so Gail Heyman,... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23789.txt | Parents say that honesty is the best policy, but they regularly lie to their children as a way of influencing their behavior and emotions, finds new research from the University of Toronto and the University of California.
Surprisingly little has been published on the subject of parental lying, so Gail Heyman, professo... | [
"Business.",
"Education.",
"Technology.",
"Fashion."
] |
In Sunshine Sports Centre _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sunshine Sports Centre
One of the most modem sports centers in town, the Sunshine Sports Centre is not just a sports club but much more!
Facilities
With a swimming pool for adults and teens, and a smaller one for children, our centre has something for all the members of the family.Parents can relax while child... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10936.txt | Sunshine Sports Centre
One of the most modem sports centers in town, the Sunshine Sports Centre is not just a sports club but much more!
Facilities
With a swimming pool for adults and teens, and a smaller one for children, our centre has something for all the members of the family.Parents can relax while children play ... | [
"people can have birthday parties",
"lifeguards are on duty 24 hours a day",
"children are not allowed to swim alone",
"special lessons in diving are offered to adults"
] |
How was Messi's performance in 2010 World cup? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Every time Lionel Messi breaks a record, it seems appropriate to compare him to the legends that came before him.
In 2012, he rewrote soccer history on multiple occasions, and his latest record came when he scored his 86th goal of the calendar year, breaking Gerd Muller's previous mark, before wrapping up the ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23346.txt | Every time Lionel Messi breaks a record, it seems appropriate to compare him to the legends that came before him.
In 2012, he rewrote soccer history on multiple occasions, and his latest record came when he scored his 86th goal of the calendar year, breaking Gerd Muller's previous mark, before wrapping up the year with... | [
"Excellent",
"Inspiring",
"Disappointing",
"Normal."
] |
Which of the following statements is true? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some of the best-known names in the entertainment industry have taken part in an unprecedented _ to help victims of the terrorist attacks in the United States.
The benefit , called "America: a Tribute to Heroes," was sponsored by all four major U.S television networks, ABC,CBS, FOIX and NBC. It was broadcast b... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15103.txt | Some of the best-known names in the entertainment industry have taken part in an unprecedented _ to help victims of the terrorist attacks in the United States.
The benefit , called "America: a Tribute to Heroes," was sponsored by all four major U.S television networks, ABC,CBS, FOIX and NBC. It was broadcast by three-d... | [
"Four major U.S. television networks broadcast the benefit",
"The former heavy weight champion Muhammad Ali sang a song to show his support",
"Billy Joel, wearing a firefighter's hat, played the piano for the listeners and viewers",
"The organizers, stars and people who worked for the benefit didn't get any m... |
Brenda became famous because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Brenda Bongos was a happy, artistic girl. She had one big ambition--to play the drums in a band. But one big obstacle lay in her way. To be good enough to play in a band, Brenda had to practice a lot, but she lived next-door to a lot of old people. Many of them are sick. She knew that the sound of beating drum... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3689.txt | Brenda Bongos was a happy, artistic girl. She had one big ambition--to play the drums in a band. But one big obstacle lay in her way. To be good enough to play in a band, Brenda had to practice a lot, but she lived next-door to a lot of old people. Many of them are sick. She knew that the sound of beating drums would r... | [
"she made a space suit",
"she became a real musical astronaut",
"she played drums in her space bubble",
"she played drums in a band"
] |
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Today, bicycles are elegantly simple machines that are common around the world. Many people ride bicycles for recreation, whereas others use them as a means of transportation. The first bicycle was invented in Germany in 1818. Because it was made of wood, it wasn't very strong nor did it have pedals .Riders m... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3642.txt | Today, bicycles are elegantly simple machines that are common around the world. Many people ride bicycles for recreation, whereas others use them as a means of transportation. The first bicycle was invented in Germany in 1818. Because it was made of wood, it wasn't very strong nor did it have pedals .Riders moved it b... | [
"Two hundred years ago,bicycles did not exist.",
"The first bicycle could be ridden at a very quick pace.",
"The Michaux brothers called their bicycle a \"bone shaker\".",
"Macmillan's machine had wheels with rubber tires."
] |
When did Angela Brown act as an understudy at the Met? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Angie, I know you like to sing," her father, a worker, told Angela Brown, "but you must have something to fall back on ."
Brown took her father's advice. She got a degree in secretarial science before entering Oakwood College, in Huntsville, Alabama. However, her aim was to become a singer at religious meeti... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19741.txt | "Angie, I know you like to sing," her father, a worker, told Angela Brown, "but you must have something to fall back on ."
Brown took her father's advice. She got a degree in secretarial science before entering Oakwood College, in Huntsville, Alabama. However, her aim was to become a singer at religious meetings. So a... | [
"From 1997 to 2000.",
"From 2000 to 2004.",
"From 1997 to 2004.",
"From 2000 to 2006."
] |
Why do many people like to do sports every day? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you like doing sports every day? A lot of people like doing sports because they can help them to keep fit. Today Yoga is women's favorite kind of sports. But many people like to watch others to play ball games. They like Yao Ming and David Beckham very much. Yao Ming plays basketball very well. David Beckha... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle96.txt | Do you like doing sports every day? A lot of people like doing sports because they can help them to keep fit. Today Yoga is women's favorite kind of sports. But many people like to watch others to play ball games. They like Yao Ming and David Beckham very much. Yao Ming plays basketball very well. David Beckham is good... | [
"Because they can make friends.",
"Because they can play with other people.",
"Because they can keep healthy.",
"Because they want to see Yao Ming."
] |
_ , so Mr. Jackson and his friends could discuss the festival "Women's Day". | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. and Mrs. Jackson worked in the same workplace. The man was skillful and could make all kinds of parts and repair the machines. The boss liked him and paid him more than his workmates. But he had to give all his money to his wife and she bought the food, clothes and drinks for him. He was angry with her but... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18634.txt | Mr. and Mrs. Jackson worked in the same workplace. The man was skillful and could make all kinds of parts and repair the machines. The boss liked him and paid him more than his workmates. But he had to give all his money to his wife and she bought the food, clothes and drinks for him. He was angry with her but couldn't... | [
"The men had enough time",
"No women were in the workplace",
"The men were no longer afraid of their wives",
"The boss thought the men were right"
] |
Black people in American used to _ before Martin Luther King Jr. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Like many people ,I have no clear idea about heroes . A t some point , we all wonder if we need a hero and what a hero really is.
Although there are a lot of differences in cultures, heroes around the world generally share a number of characteristics which give us courage and make us want to learn from them... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1064.txt | Like many people ,I have no clear idea about heroes . A t some point , we all wonder if we need a hero and what a hero really is.
Although there are a lot of differences in cultures, heroes around the world generally share a number of characteristics which give us courage and make us want to learn from them.
A hero ... | [
"shop at the white's store",
"drive buses with the white",
"take walks in the white's park",
"eat in restaurants without the white"
] |
Which of the following can be the best title for the text? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When the dog named Judy spotted the first sheep in her life, she did what comes naturally. The four-year-old dog set off racing after the sheep across several fields and, being a city animal, lost both her sheep and her sense of direction. Then she ran along the edge of cliff( ) and fell 100 feet, bouncing off... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10251.txt | When the dog named Judy spotted the first sheep in her life, she did what comes naturally. The four-year-old dog set off racing after the sheep across several fields and, being a city animal, lost both her sheep and her sense of direction. Then she ran along the edge of cliff( ) and fell 100 feet, bouncing off a rock i... | [
"Miracle of the Coastguard.",
"Surviving a Hurricane.",
"Dangers in the Wild",
"Coming Back from the Dead."
] |
Where has the programme for remembering eyes been tested? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Soon computers and other machines will be able to remember you by looking at your eyes! The programme works because everyone's eyes are different. So in the future you won't have to remember a number when you want to use a machine or take money out of a bank. You'll just have to look at the machine and it will... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle952.txt | Soon computers and other machines will be able to remember you by looking at your eyes! The programme works because everyone's eyes are different. So in the future you won't have to remember a number when you want to use a machine or take money out of a bank. You'll just have to look at the machine and it will be able ... | [
"Banks and factories.",
"Banks and shops.",
"Schools and computers.",
"Schools and shops."
] |
Mike and Leo have to print as many pamphlets as possible for a social gathering. Mike manages to print as fast as 600 pamphlets per hour for 9 consecutive hours. After a break, he resumes the task for another 2 hours achieving a third of the speed he was doing before. Leo, on the other hand, only works a third as many ... | Mike printed before the break 600 pamphlets per hour * 9 hours=<<600*9=5400>>5400 pamphlets
The working speed of Mike after the break was 600 pamphlets per hour / 3= <<600/3=200>>200 pamphlets per hour
Mike printed after the break 200 pamphlets per hour * 2 hours= <<200*2=400>>400 pamphlets
Leo worked third of the time... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Mike and Leo have to print as many pamphlets as possible for a social gathering. Mike manages to print as fast as 600 pamphlets per hour for 9 consecutive hours. After a break, he resumes the task for another 2 hours achieving a third of the speed he was doing before. Leo, on the other hand, only works a third as many ... | Mike printed before the break 600 pamphlets per hour * 9 hours=<<600*9=5400>>5400 pamphlets
The working speed of Mike after the break was 600 pamphlets per hour / 3= <<600/3=200>>200 pamphlets per hour
Mike printed after the break 200 pamphlets per hour * 2 hours= <<200*2=400>>400 pamphlets
Leo worked third of the time... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What might be the best title for the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I hated every minute of it, digging in the smelly dirt in spring, planting the tiny seeds in rows, and weeding the plants while sweat poured down my face. I wanted to spend the summer with my friends. But instead, I spent every Saturday and my summer vacations working in my mom's large vegetable garden. My mom... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13607.txt | I hated every minute of it, digging in the smelly dirt in spring, planting the tiny seeds in rows, and weeding the plants while sweat poured down my face. I wanted to spend the summer with my friends. But instead, I spent every Saturday and my summer vacations working in my mom's large vegetable garden. My mom was dete... | [
"The smelly dirt.",
"My small backyard",
"My happy vacations.",
"Our vegetable gardens."
] |
My brother and my children would like to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I'm taking my family to other countries to have a trip.My wife and I and our two children are all going along.My elder brother will go with us,too.He has never been overseas and he is even more excited than the children.My father is so old that he'd like to stay at home and take care of the house.
We're going ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4695.txt | I'm taking my family to other countries to have a trip.My wife and I and our two children are all going along.My elder brother will go with us,too.He has never been overseas and he is even more excited than the children.My father is so old that he'd like to stay at home and take care of the house.
We're going by train ... | [
"do some shopping in Europe",
"study Italian in Italy",
"enjoy a trip by ship",
"learn French in France"
] |
The film is named The Golden Compassprobably because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Golden Compass is the first movie based on the Philip Pullman's bestselling novel, His Dark Materials. It is a work of imagination that tells us about a young girl who travels to the far north to save her best friend. Along the way she meets strange creatures, like witches and so on. Finally , she saves no... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21272.txt | The Golden Compass is the first movie based on the Philip Pullman's bestselling novel, His Dark Materials. It is a work of imagination that tells us about a young girl who travels to the far north to save her best friend. Along the way she meets strange creatures, like witches and so on. Finally , she saves not only he... | [
"the compass is useful enough to help Lyra",
"only skilled people can read the compass",
"the compass which is made of gold can answer any question",
"the compass throughout the whole story is a clue"
] |
Which of the following statements is NOT true? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In Europe, people hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right throughout the meal, a system that is generally agreed to be more efficient than the American zigzag method. Americans hold both the fork and the knife in their right hands throughout the meal, so they continually change their forks to... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3534.txt | In Europe, people hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right throughout the meal, a system that is generally agreed to be more efficient than the American zigzag method. Americans hold both the fork and the knife in their right hands throughout the meal, so they continually change their forks to the left... | [
"European people hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right hand.",
"The zigzag eating method is related to American characteristics.",
"The zigzag eating method has become an American feature.",
"European people will use the American method because of its efficiency."
] |
Whereas each cell shares the same genome and dna sequence, each cell does not turn on, or express, the same set of what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Whereas each cell shares the same genome and dna sequence, each cell does not turn on, or express, the same set of what? | genes | science | null | null | null | balls | babies | eggs | genes | Introduction Each somatic cell in the body generally contains the same DNA. A few exceptions include red blood cells, which contain no DNA in their mature state, and some immune system cells that rearrange their DNA while producing antibodies. In general, however, the genes that determine whether you have green eyes, b... | null | null | null |
A TV show costs $100,000 per episode for the first season and twice that much for every other season. The first season had 12 episodes, and every season after that had 50% more episodes except the last season, which had 24 episodes. The show had 5 seasons. How much did it cost to produce all the episodes? | The first season cost 12*100,000=$<<12*100000=1200000>>1,200,000
Season 2-4 had 12*.5=<<12*.5=6>>6 more episodes per season than the first
So they each had 12+6=<<12+6=18>>18 episodes
That means there were 18*3+24=<<18*3+24=78>>78 episodes in the last 4 seasons
So those episodes cost 2*100,000=$<<2*100000=200000>>200,0... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A TV show costs $100,000 per episode for the first season and twice that much for every other season. The first season had 12 episodes, and every season after that had 50% more episodes except the last season, which had 24 episodes. The show had 5 seasons. How much did it cost to produce all the episodes? | The first season cost 12*100,000=$<<12*100000=1200000>>1,200,000
Season 2-4 had 12*.5=<<12*.5=6>>6 more episodes per season than the first
So they each had 12+6=<<12+6=18>>18 episodes
That means there were 18*3+24=<<18*3+24=78>>78 episodes in the last 4 seasons
So those episodes cost 2*100,000=$<<2*100000=200000>>200,0... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Please paraphrase the clause"...your actions can speak louder than your words. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When you are in another country, it is important to know the language, but it is equally important to know how to communicate nonverbally , before saying anything by making gestures. According to a pioneer in nonverbal communication, only 30 to 35 percent of our communication is verbal. When people don't know ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7399.txt | When you are in another country, it is important to know the language, but it is equally important to know how to communicate nonverbally , before saying anything by making gestures. According to a pioneer in nonverbal communication, only 30 to 35 percent of our communication is verbal. When people don't know the langu... | [
"Your deeds are better than your words",
"What you do is better than what you say",
"You try to show your best manners",
"you are better understood by your gestures than through your words"
] |
Which was the most popular TV show last summer? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last year The Voice of China, the most popular TV talent show became a popular topic in people's chatting and media information from both home and abroad. It began on July 13, 2012 and ended on September 30, 2012. Liang Bo, a handsome boy from Changchun, Jilin was the champion of The Voice of China in 2012. Be... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1572.txt | Last year The Voice of China, the most popular TV talent show became a popular topic in people's chatting and media information from both home and abroad. It began on July 13, 2012 and ended on September 30, 2012. Liang Bo, a handsome boy from Changchun, Jilin was the champion of The Voice of China in 2012. Before the ... | [
"The Voice of China.",
"Sports News.",
"Football.",
"Animal World."
] |
Snow and rain are forms of what weather? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Snow and rain are forms of what weather? | precipitation | science | null | null | null | cold fronts | sediment | evaporation | precipitation | null | null | null | |
Viggo's age was 10 years more than twice his younger brother's age when his brother was 2. If his younger brother is currently 10 years old, what's the sum of theirs ages? | Twice Viggo's younger brother's age when his brother was 2 is 2*2 = <<2*2=4>>4 years.
If Viggo's age was 10 more than twice his younger brother's age when his brother was 2, Viggo was 10+4 = 14 years old.
Viggo is 14 years - 2 years = <<14-2=12>>12 years older than his brother
Since Viggo's brother is currently 10 and ... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Viggo's age was 10 years more than twice his younger brother's age when his brother was 2. If his younger brother is currently 10 years old, what's the sum of theirs ages? | Twice Viggo's younger brother's age when his brother was 2 is 2*2 = <<2*2=4>>4 years.
If Viggo's age was 10 more than twice his younger brother's age when his brother was 2, Viggo was 10+4 = 14 years old.
Viggo is 14 years - 2 years = <<14-2=12>>12 years older than his brother
Since Viggo's brother is currently 10 and ... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
To the traveler, the strangest thing about the city was that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A traveler once visited a city where everyone wore blue. Puzzled, he went to a dyer and said, " Please dye the handkerchief red."
"I don't know how to dye red."
"Then dye it green."
"I can't dye it green. There are forty master dyers in this city, and every one of us can dye only blue." "I can dye all colo... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18840.txt | A traveler once visited a city where everyone wore blue. Puzzled, he went to a dyer and said, " Please dye the handkerchief red."
"I don't know how to dye red."
"Then dye it green."
"I can't dye it green. There are forty master dyers in this city, and every one of us can dye only blue." "I can dye all color1s," sai... | [
"it was a nice and old city",
"there were forty master dyers",
"everyone wore the same color1",
"the dyers didn't use machines"
] |
What type of plant is the dominant group of land plants? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What type of plant is the dominant group of land plants? | vascular plants | science | null | null | null | thermal plants | grass plants | oxygen plants | vascular plants | Vascular Plants The vascular plants are the dominant and most conspicuous group of land plants. There are about 275,000 species of vascular plants, which represent more than 90 percent of Earth’s vegetation. Several evolutionary innovations explain their success and their spread to so many habitats. Vascular Tissue: Xy... | null | null | null |
You can feel the history of the local place at _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nothing evoke Alaska like a whale exploding out of the water or an eagle pulling a silver fish from the river. Combine these images with high mountains, brilliant icebergs and wonderful meals and you really do have the Best of Alaska!
Join us for an unforgettable 7-day excursion to the last frontier! Additio... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23297.txt | Nothing evoke Alaska like a whale exploding out of the water or an eagle pulling a silver fish from the river. Combine these images with high mountains, brilliant icebergs and wonderful meals and you really do have the Best of Alaska!
Join us for an unforgettable 7-day excursion to the last frontier! Additional highl... | [
"Juneau",
"Skagway",
"Haines",
"Gustavus"
] |
How did the scientist do the research? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Anyone who ever wondered why a dying plant, say, a freshly-cut red rose may appeal to a lady friend, might take some comfort in science, which once again offers us a reasonable answer to one of the world' s great mysteries.
Beyond a common preference in people for blue, "the long history of color preference st... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3017.txt | Anyone who ever wondered why a dying plant, say, a freshly-cut red rose may appeal to a lady friend, might take some comfort in science, which once again offers us a reasonable answer to one of the world' s great mysteries.
Beyond a common preference in people for blue, "the long history of color preference studies has... | [
"By asking questions",
"By telephoning the interviewees",
"By adding numbers",
"By doing experiments"
] |
How did Jimmy feel on hearing the interviewer's question? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jimmy is an automotive mechanic, but he lost his job a few months ago. He has a good heart, but always feared applying for a new job.
One day, he gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a job interview. His appointment was at 10 am and it was already 8:30. While waiting for a bus to the office where... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4051.txt | Jimmy is an automotive mechanic, but he lost his job a few months ago. He has a good heart, but always feared applying for a new job.
One day, he gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a job interview. His appointment was at 10 am and it was already 8:30. While waiting for a bus to the office where he was s... | [
"He was sorry for the other applicants",
"There was no hope for him to get the job",
"He regretted helping the old man",
"The interviewer was very rude"
] |
From the text, we know _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On August 15, 2011,the Ministry Publish Security started a campaign to educate drivers about the dangers of driving after drinking.
As a part of the campaign, police officers watched bars, restaurants and KTVs in Beijing, Shanghai, Liaoning, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hubei and Guangdong. It ended up on December 3... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1725.txt | On August 15, 2011,the Ministry Publish Security started a campaign to educate drivers about the dangers of driving after drinking.
As a part of the campaign, police officers watched bars, restaurants and KTVs in Beijing, Shanghai, Liaoning, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hubei and Guangdong. It ended up on December 30. But it... | [
"The waitress in the restaurant can remind the driver not to drink",
"More and more drivers are drinking alcohol nowadays",
"The Ministry Publish Security began this campaign to punish the drivers",
"All drivers must pass a new driving test if they drive after drinking"
] |
According to the article, planned obsolescence _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I once had a house guest from Cuba. During his visit, I happened to throw an old broken blender in the trash. The next day it was sitting on my counter - in working order. In his world, people simply cannot afford to replace an item which doesn't work properly. They take the time and figure out how to fix it... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5655.txt | I once had a house guest from Cuba. During his visit, I happened to throw an old broken blender in the trash. The next day it was sitting on my counter - in working order. In his world, people simply cannot afford to replace an item which doesn't work properly. They take the time and figure out how to fix it. In Cuba... | [
"began before mass production became popular",
"is intended to encourage consumers to buy more things",
"results in higher prices of items",
"requires factories to produce high-quality products"
] |
The best title of the passage should be _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The United States has many different kinds of climate .On the west coast ,the temperature changes very little between summer and winter,but the north central states have a very different kind of climate.In these states,people wear light clothes during the summer,and they need heavy wool or fur clothes in winte... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5365.txt | The United States has many different kinds of climate .On the west coast ,the temperature changes very little between summer and winter,but the north central states have a very different kind of climate.In these states,people wear light clothes during the summer,and they need heavy wool or fur clothes in winter.
In the... | [
"The Climate of the United States",
"Vegetables and Fruits",
"The Climate and Fruits",
"The United States"
] |
Sleep has many advantages except _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Going to sleep may seem pretty boring compared with all the fun things you do while you are awake. But there's a lot going on in your mind and body while you are sleeping.
Sleep, in fact, is as important to your survival as eating and drinking. Sleep improves your mood, makes you a better athlete, and helps yo... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20716.txt | Going to sleep may seem pretty boring compared with all the fun things you do while you are awake. But there's a lot going on in your mind and body while you are sleeping.
Sleep, in fact, is as important to your survival as eating and drinking. Sleep improves your mood, makes you a better athlete, and helps you remembe... | [
"improving your mood",
"making you strong",
"helping you study",
"practising your eyes"
] |
We can infer from the passage that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Adding math talk to story time at home is a winning factor for children's math achievement, according to a new research from the University of Chicago. The study from psychologists Sian Beilock and Susan Levine shows a marked increase in math achievement among children whose families used Bedtime Math, an iPad... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13276.txt | Adding math talk to story time at home is a winning factor for children's math achievement, according to a new research from the University of Chicago. The study from psychologists Sian Beilock and Susan Levine shows a marked increase in math achievement among children whose families used Bedtime Math, an iPad app that... | [
"children using the app for three months can see gains in math achievement",
"children whose parents are uneasy about math outperform other students",
"it is the math problems related to the stories that make the great difference",
"the frequency of using the app has nothing to do with children's achievement"... |
From the passage, we can learn that Ta De Guois a novel of _ words. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The growing popularity of digital reading has encouraged best-selling young Chinese author Han Han to release his new novel on the Internet.
Ta De Guo (His Country), of which Han Han has finished only one tenth so far, will be available for paid reading from December 1ston Qidian.com, the online library has ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16877.txt | The growing popularity of digital reading has encouraged best-selling young Chinese author Han Han to release his new novel on the Internet.
Ta De Guo (His Country), of which Han Han has finished only one tenth so far, will be available for paid reading from December 1ston Qidian.com, the online library has announced... | [
"300,000",
"200,000",
"150,000",
"100,000"
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On Bali, it is believed that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you were walking around a supermarket and saw a woman with a shaved head, a ring through her nose, a tattoo design on her arm and she has a small child in her shopping _ , what would your opinion be? Do you think this kind of body decoration is attractive or ugly? Different people have different ideas. The ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7274.txt | If you were walking around a supermarket and saw a woman with a shaved head, a ring through her nose, a tattoo design on her arm and she has a small child in her shopping _ , what would your opinion be? Do you think this kind of body decoration is attractive or ugly? Different people have different ideas. The following... | [
"a person with straight, flat teeth looks ugly",
"a person with sharp teeth looks ugly",
"a teenager's teeth points must be filed off with anesthetic",
"no one will scream or cry when having his teeth points filed off"
] |
There isn't a _ in Bob's school. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My cousin Bob likes watching sports matches very much . He goes to the stadium to watch football matches at the weekend. He is also good at playing football. Now he is in the Football Club. Beckham is his favourite football player. When Bob is free, he always buys newspapers about sports. He watches sports ne... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3761.txt | My cousin Bob likes watching sports matches very much . He goes to the stadium to watch football matches at the weekend. He is also good at playing football. Now he is in the Football Club. Beckham is his favourite football player. When Bob is free, he always buys newspapers about sports. He watches sports news on TV,... | [
"football field",
"tennis court",
"swimming pool",
"basketball court"
] |
According to this passage, the killing happened _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
DALLAS - A suburban Dallas woman accused of killing her two young children told a 911 operator that she first tried to poison them because they were autistic and she wanted "normal kids," then choked them with a wire until they stopped moving, according to the recorded call.
Irving police on Wednesday releas... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9568.txt | DALLAS - A suburban Dallas woman accused of killing her two young children told a 911 operator that she first tried to poison them because they were autistic and she wanted "normal kids," then choked them with a wire until they stopped moving, according to the recorded call.
Irving police on Wednesday released record... | [
"on Wednesday",
"on Monday night",
"on Monday morning",
"after the woman telephoned the 119"
] |
The passage tells us that salesmen have _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The fact that blind people can see things using other parts of their bodies apart from their eyes may help us understand our feeling about color1. If they sense color1 differences, then perhaps we, too, are affected by color1 without knowing it.
Salesmen have discovered by experience over a long period ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17280.txt | The fact that blind people can see things using other parts of their bodies apart from their eyes may help us understand our feeling about color1. If they sense color1 differences, then perhaps we, too, are affected by color1 without knowing it.
Salesmen have discovered by experience over a long period of time t... | [
"discovered the relationship between color1 and psychology",
"tried out color1s on blind people",
"found out that color1 affect sales",
"developed a special subject of color1 psychology"
] |
Lawlis and Clarke are going to get married _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Here are some advertisements taken from a newspaper.
(1) Dear Drew Carter,
Your first year on this earth has been a pleasure ride for all of us. We love you!
Love,
Dad and Mom and many friends.
(2)Lawlis-Clarke
The Doctors Virgil and Marjorie Lawlis are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Dia... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high976.txt | Here are some advertisements taken from a newspaper.
(1) Dear Drew Carter,
Your first year on this earth has been a pleasure ride for all of us. We love you!
Love,
Dad and Mom and many friends.
(2)Lawlis-Clarke
The Doctors Virgil and Marjorie Lawlis are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Diane Susan ... | [
"in a church",
"where Clarke's parents live",
"against their parents' will",
"to Lawlis's parents' joy"
] |
The writer's job was to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I love to tell the story about how I met my best friend---- Tiger. We met at the school fair. Each year, all the fourth-grade classes hold a school fair. Everyone in the fourth-grade works at the fair. Some sell ice cream, drinks and snacks. Others take care of the little children who ride the rides.
I got the... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle529.txt | I love to tell the story about how I met my best friend---- Tiger. We met at the school fair. Each year, all the fourth-grade classes hold a school fair. Everyone in the fourth-grade works at the fair. Some sell ice cream, drinks and snacks. Others take care of the little children who ride the rides.
I got the second j... | [
"take the little horse's reins",
"look after the children",
"get on the back of the horse",
"ride with little children"
] |
Which of the following statements is NOT true? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
October 31, 2009, California
Tsien Hsue-shen, PhD'39, one of the founders of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, died on October 31, He was 98.
Tsien, born in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou, graduated from the National Qinghua University in 1934 and in August of 1935 he left China to study at the Massachusett... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1079.txt | October 31, 2009, California
Tsien Hsue-shen, PhD'39, one of the founders of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, died on October 31, He was 98.
Tsien, born in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou, graduated from the National Qinghua University in 1934 and in August of 1935 he left China to study at the Massachusetts Institu... | [
"Tsien Hsue--shen got a doctor's degree in 1939.",
"Tsien Hsue--shen married Jiang Ying, the daughter of Chinese nationalist leader Chiang Kai-shen.",
"Tsien Hsue-shen has made a contribution to the Space Shuttle.",
"Tsien Hsue-shen was interested in traditional Chinese medicine, qigong and \"special human bo... |
A 3D printer _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
3D printing technology may not be a new thing in some foreign countries. But in May this year, at Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. Many visitors were attracted by a 3D printer.
The machine looks similar to an ordinary printer and can print a "statue" in about 90 minutes after scanning anything, inclu... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3785.txt | 3D printing technology may not be a new thing in some foreign countries. But in May this year, at Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. Many visitors were attracted by a 3D printer.
The machine looks similar to an ordinary printer and can print a "statue" in about 90 minutes after scanning anything, including a pe... | [
"is a common machine",
"prints layer by layer",
"can make clothes and people",
"is widely used in Shenzhen"
] |
Linda is repainting her bedroom. The wall area is 600 sq. ft. If a gallon of paint can cover 400 sq. ft., how many gallon cans of paint will Linda have to buy if she wants to do two coats? | Linda wants to do two coats, so the total area she will be painting is 2 coats * 600 sq. ft./coat = <<2*600=1200>>1200 sq. ft.
A gallon of paint will cover 400 sq. ft., so Linda will need 1200 sq. ft. / 400 sq. ft. per can = <<1200/400=3>>3 cans of paint
#### 3 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Linda is repainting her bedroom. The wall area is 600 sq. ft. If a gallon of paint can cover 400 sq. ft., how many gallon cans of paint will Linda have to buy if she wants to do two coats? | Linda wants to do two coats, so the total area she will be painting is 2 coats * 600 sq. ft./coat = <<2*600=1200>>1200 sq. ft.
A gallon of paint will cover 400 sq. ft., so Linda will need 1200 sq. ft. / 400 sq. ft. per can = <<1200/400=3>>3 cans of paint
#### 3 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What do organisms use to grow and repair themselves? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What do organisms use to grow and repair themselves? | cell division | science | null | null | null | cell solution | diffusion | mutation | cell division | Cell division is how organisms grow and repair themselves. It is also how they produce offspring. Many single-celled organisms reproduce by binary fission. The parent cell simply divides to form two daughter cells that are identical to the parent. In many other organisms, two parents are involved, and the offspring are... | null | null | null |
Which of the-following best expresses the main idea of the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When looking back at the scary situation that happened to him on Saturday, Patrick Canney said he couldn't still believe that it was true. It was a situation that could have ended with a tragedy for Patrick, his father and his sister. But it didn't really happen thanks to Patrick.
That morning, Patrick's fathe... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2854.txt | When looking back at the scary situation that happened to him on Saturday, Patrick Canney said he couldn't still believe that it was true. It was a situation that could have ended with a tragedy for Patrick, his father and his sister. But it didn't really happen thanks to Patrick.
That morning, Patrick's father was dri... | [
"A kid made every effort to survive in a car crash.",
"A kid turned into a lifesaver after his father was ill.",
"A kid learned how to become a hero by using his wisdom.",
"A kid saved his sister when they drove on a highway."
] |
Krishnan named the organization Akshaya Trust to show _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Narayanan Krishnan was a bright, young, award-winning chef with a five-star hotel group in Switzerland. But a quick family visit home before heading for Europe changed everything. He saw a very old man under a bridge eating his own human waste for food while visiting a friend in the south Indian city of Madura... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22416.txt | Narayanan Krishnan was a bright, young, award-winning chef with a five-star hotel group in Switzerland. But a quick family visit home before heading for Europe changed everything. He saw a very old man under a bridge eating his own human waste for food while visiting a friend in the south Indian city of Madurai in 502.... | [
"he is as kind as a Hindu goddess",
"he is ready to help anyone in trouble",
"he hopes to carry on his career for long",
"he was originally inspired by Hindu mythology"
] |
The famous coffeehouse "Starbucks" originally come from _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Coffee has a history dating back to at least the 9th century and has been a catalyst for social interaction across cultures and eras. Originally discovered in Ethiopia, coffee beans were brought into the Middle East by Arab traders, spreading to Egypt, Yemen, Persia, Turkey, and North Africa by the 15th centur... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11351.txt | Coffee has a history dating back to at least the 9th century and has been a catalyst for social interaction across cultures and eras. Originally discovered in Ethiopia, coffee beans were brought into the Middle East by Arab traders, spreading to Egypt, Yemen, Persia, Turkey, and North Africa by the 15th century. Muslim... | [
"Seattle",
"Ethiopia",
"Java",
"France"
] |
What happened to Reagan after this encounter? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Reagan was walking down the street on his way to interview for a minimum wage job.He happened to cross paths with Bouvier, who was laying rock salt on the ground outside his restaurant, Papa Roux, after an ice storm had hit the area earlier in the morning.
Bouvier said the 18-year-old approached him and asked ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23150.txt | Reagan was walking down the street on his way to interview for a minimum wage job.He happened to cross paths with Bouvier, who was laying rock salt on the ground outside his restaurant, Papa Roux, after an ice storm had hit the area earlier in the morning.
Bouvier said the 18-year-old approached him and asked how far i... | [
"He rejected Bouvier's offer and took the shop job.",
"He was allowed to take the local bus one year for free.",
"The shop where he was interviewed doubled his salary.",
"He returned to high school to continue his schooling."
] |
Which of the following ways of measuring time is ordered from the least accurate to the most accurate? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For thousands of years,we have looked for ways to measure time. Early humans found that the regular movements of the sun,the earth,the moon,and the stars made good ways to measure time. The rising and setting of the sun were used to distinguish day from night.
But,eventually,people needed to tell time more ac... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12730.txt | For thousands of years,we have looked for ways to measure time. Early humans found that the regular movements of the sun,the earth,the moon,and the stars made good ways to measure time. The rising and setting of the sun were used to distinguish day from night.
But,eventually,people needed to tell time more accurately,... | [
"Sundial,pendulum,sun.",
"Atomic clock,quartz clock,sundial.",
"Sun,pendulum,atomic clock.",
"Digital clock,hourglass,slowburning candles."
] |
How many of car journeys are just for fun in the UK? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How often do you use your car? Can you use your car less often? Do you know the following facts in the UK?
* About 50% of all car journeys are just for fun.
* Over 80% people go to work by car.
* 25% car journeys are under two miles.
* 70% car journeys are under five miles.
WALKING & CYCLING
Instead of using t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high453.txt | How often do you use your car? Can you use your car less often? Do you know the following facts in the UK?
* About 50% of all car journeys are just for fun.
* Over 80% people go to work by car.
* 25% car journeys are under two miles.
* 70% car journeys are under five miles.
WALKING & CYCLING
Instead of using the car fo... | [
"25%.",
"About 50%",
"70%.",
"Over 80%."
] |
What part of the cell does cellular respiration occur? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What part of the cell does cellular respiration occur? | mitochondria | science | null | null | null | nuclei | glucose | proton | mitochondria | Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria. Figure 20.13 "Respiration" shows the mitochondrion’s two membranes: outer andinner. The inner membrane is extensively folded into a series of internal ridges calledcristae. Thus there are two compartments in mitochondria: the intermembrane space, which lies between the m... | null | null | null |
In the writer's opinion, no paper can possibly succeed without_. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Visitors to Britain are sometimes surprised to learn that newspapers there have such a large circulation . For example, national newspapers, the "Daily Mirror " and the "Daily express" both sell about four million copies everyday. Most of British families buy a newspaper every morning and two or three on Sunda... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23862.txt | Visitors to Britain are sometimes surprised to learn that newspapers there have such a large circulation . For example, national newspapers, the "Daily Mirror " and the "Daily express" both sell about four million copies everyday. Most of British families buy a newspaper every morning and two or three on Sundays.
Besid... | [
"advertisements",
"interesting reports",
"a great deal of national news",
"an excellent sales manager"
] |
The students who want to join in the rubbish collecting activity must meet _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Want to know what we can do to help make our city a better place to live in? Why not take part in "Clean & Green weekend"? Join us, and you can make new friends and help protect the environment at the same time.
Park Life
Do you like hanging out in the park with your friends? If so,why not take the chance to c... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5725.txt | Want to know what we can do to help make our city a better place to live in? Why not take part in "Clean & Green weekend"? Join us, and you can make new friends and help protect the environment at the same time.
Park Life
Do you like hanging out in the park with your friends? If so,why not take the chance to come with ... | [
"at 1 p.m. on Saturday",
"at 2 p.m. next Sunday",
"at 9 a.m. next Saturday",
"at 3 a.m. on Sunday"
] |
By saying "The Salt Lake City Public Library is sold on the idea", the writer means the library _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Reading to dogs is an unusual way to help children improve their literacy skills With their shining brown eyes, wagging tails, and unconditional love, dogs can provide the nonjudgmental listeners needed for a beginning reader to gain confidence , according to Intermountain Therapy Animals (ITA) in Salt Lake... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2560.txt | Reading to dogs is an unusual way to help children improve their literacy skills With their shining brown eyes, wagging tails, and unconditional love, dogs can provide the nonjudgmental listeners needed for a beginning reader to gain confidence , according to Intermountain Therapy Animals (ITA) in Salt Lake City. Th... | [
"uses dogs to attract children",
"accepts the idea put forward by ITA",
"has opened a children's department",
"has decided to train some dogs"
] |
How does the author understand dancing according to the text? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Now stretch over your right leg!" my dance teacher yells over the music. "If it doesn't hurt, you're not trying hard enough. Hold that stretch for 30 seconds!" My dance teacher works hard to form us into the dancers we desire to be. In order for this to occur, we stretch hard a lot!
Dancing is a real passion... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14593.txt | "Now stretch over your right leg!" my dance teacher yells over the music. "If it doesn't hurt, you're not trying hard enough. Hold that stretch for 30 seconds!" My dance teacher works hard to form us into the dancers we desire to be. In order for this to occur, we stretch hard a lot!
Dancing is a real passion of many ... | [
"It is a good way to release stress.",
"It takes talent, confidence and patience to dance well.",
"It is no more than a performance with our bodies.",
"It is a way to show our personal emotions."
] |
In humans, the first sites used for energy storage are liver and what else? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | In humans, the first sites used for energy storage are liver and what else? | muscle cells | science | null | null | null | skin cells | lungs | reproductive organs | muscle cells | null | null | null | |
What is the Vicky Rideout's attitude towards the report findings? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Although American children still spend part of their days reading, they are spending less time doing it for pleasure than years ago, with large gaps in proficiency ,according to a recent report.
"It raises an alarm," said Vicky Rideout, the lead author of the report. "We're witnessing a really large drop in r... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12907.txt | Although American children still spend part of their days reading, they are spending less time doing it for pleasure than years ago, with large gaps in proficiency ,according to a recent report.
"It raises an alarm," said Vicky Rideout, the lead author of the report. "We're witnessing a really large drop in reading am... | [
"Uncaring.",
"Doubtful.",
"Positive.",
"Worried."
] |
The passage is probably taken from _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Rubbish sorting probably doesn't sound like much fun. But there is a new mobile game that may change your opinion about it, and you might even learn something while you play it-Meet Sortee.
Meet Sortee is a puzzle game developed by Flow Studio, a UK company. It makes you think deeply about everyday objects a... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7782.txt | Rubbish sorting probably doesn't sound like much fun. But there is a new mobile game that may change your opinion about it, and you might even learn something while you play it-Meet Sortee.
Meet Sortee is a puzzle game developed by Flow Studio, a UK company. It makes you think deeply about everyday objects and their ... | [
"a postcard",
"a newspaper",
"a comic book",
"a novel"
] |
If you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you can apply to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Assistant Professor, Musical Theatre Dance
Wichita State University seeks a full-time, 9-month assistant professor, beginning in August. Applicants are required to have a degree in dance area, teaching experience at a professional or college level, ability to direct and teach stage movement. The salary depends... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12099.txt | Assistant Professor, Musical Theatre Dance
Wichita State University seeks a full-time, 9-month assistant professor, beginning in August. Applicants are required to have a degree in dance area, teaching experience at a professional or college level, ability to direct and teach stage movement. The salary depends on quali... | [
"Wichita State University",
"the University of California",
"De Sales University",
"Maryland Institute College of Art"
] |
The official Xinhua news agency reported that China would allow two children forevery couple _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On October 31st, 2015, the official Xinhua news agency reported that China would allow two children for every couple. That meant that the country's one-child policy came to an end.
To control the population growth, China started a policy of one child per couple in the 1970s. Why does China decide to relax the ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7654.txt | On October 31st, 2015, the official Xinhua news agency reported that China would allow two children for every couple. That meant that the country's one-child policy came to an end.
To control the population growth, China started a policy of one child per couple in the 1970s. Why does China decide to relax the policy no... | [
"in 1970",
"in January, 2015",
"in January, 2014",
"on October 31st, 2015"
] |
This passage mainly talks about all the following EXCEPT _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are plenty of different parks to visit in the UK. All theme parks in Britain have cafes, restaurants, picnic areas and gift shops, so you'll still have plenty to see and do when you and the kids have been on enough rides. There are usually smaller "funfair" rides and games as well, so younger children wo... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8532.txt | There are plenty of different parks to visit in the UK. All theme parks in Britain have cafes, restaurants, picnic areas and gift shops, so you'll still have plenty to see and do when you and the kids have been on enough rides. There are usually smaller "funfair" rides and games as well, so younger children won't get b... | [
"things to do",
"prices for theme parks",
"rules to obey",
"special offers"
] |
_ is the most important meal in a day. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
1English people have three meals a day. They are breakfast, lunch and dinner.
2They have breakfast at about 7:00 to 8:00 in the morning. They often eat or drink some fruit or juice first, and then they have some porridge ,eggs and meat. Some English people like to take sugar in their porridge, and some like... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6034.txt | 1English people have three meals a day. They are breakfast, lunch and dinner.
2They have breakfast at about 7:00 to 8:00 in the morning. They often eat or drink some fruit or juice first, and then they have some porridge ,eggs and meat. Some English people like to take sugar in their porridge, and some like to put s... | [
"Breakfast",
"Lunch",
"Meals",
"Dinner"
] |
According to the passage, who often buy things in the supermarket? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Mr. King,
Your supermarket chain is excellent in many ways. I enjoy the things you sell, such as the selection of produce and fresh bakery items. I have been a long time supermarket shopper and hope to continue for many years. I have found, however, that I must make a separate shopping trip to one of yo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2854.txt | Dear Mr. King,
Your supermarket chain is excellent in many ways. I enjoy the things you sell, such as the selection of produce and fresh bakery items. I have been a long time supermarket shopper and hope to continue for many years. I have found, however, that I must make a separate shopping trip to one of your compet... | [
"Mr. King.",
"Bob Watson.",
"Regent Brand.",
"Mrs. Watson."
] |
Alkenes with the same atoms but different shapes are called what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Alkenes with the same atoms but different shapes are called what? | isomers | science | null | null | null | isotopes | alcohols | monomers | isomers | Alkenes can have different shapes. They can form straight chains, branched chains, or rings. Alkenes with the same atoms but different shapes are called isomers. Smaller alkenes have relatively high boiling and melting points, so they are gases at room temperature. Larger alkenes have lower boiling and melting points, ... | null | null | null |
You should start to strengthen your relationships now because _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
With many college graduates struggling to find jobs, one of the most important for you to understand is that you're in school all your life. In fact, your real education is just beginning.
I'd like to pass on a few lessons that you didn't necessarily get in school. If you've been out of school for a few years ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21825.txt | With many college graduates struggling to find jobs, one of the most important for you to understand is that you're in school all your life. In fact, your real education is just beginning.
I'd like to pass on a few lessons that you didn't necessarily get in school. If you've been out of school for a few years or a lot ... | [
"it will take you time to develop them before you need them",
"you may have gotten used to being judged as an individual, and need to change",
"successful people have no time to develop relationships with you",
"you need to spend a lot of time learning the importance of good relationships"
] |
On the Chinese New Year's Day, what do people usually say to each other when they meet? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Chinese New Year is the most important holiday for the Chinese people. For the Chinese,the New Year comes with the first day of the First Moon,between January 21 and February 19. People get ready for the holiday for fifteen days.
Finally,at midnight it is the first day of the First Moon. People close the s... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3412.txt | The Chinese New Year is the most important holiday for the Chinese people. For the Chinese,the New Year comes with the first day of the First Moon,between January 21 and February 19. People get ready for the holiday for fifteen days.
Finally,at midnight it is the first day of the First Moon. People close the shops and ... | [
"Good luck!",
"Best wishes!",
"Good morning.",
"Happy New Year!"
] |
Mary should _ before she takes some. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Peter King, 15, and Mary King, 13, went to see a doctor. Peter had a bad cold, so the doctor gave him some pills to take. Mary had a bad cough, so the doctor gave her some cough medicine.
There are the words on the bottle of the medicine:
Cough Medicine
Shake well before use.
Take three times daily after meals... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20676.txt | Peter King, 15, and Mary King, 13, went to see a doctor. Peter had a bad cold, so the doctor gave him some pills to take. Mary had a bad cough, so the doctor gave her some cough medicine.
There are the words on the bottle of the medicine:
Cough Medicine
Shake well before use.
Take three times daily after meals.
At one ... | [
"shake the medicine well",
"eat her meals",
"do some exercises",
"drink something"
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Vlad is 6 feet, 3 inches tall. His younger sister is 2 feet, 10 inches tall. How many inches taller is Vlad than his sister? | Vlad = 6 ft * 12 in/ft + 3 = <<6*12+3=75>>75 inches
Sister = 2 ft * 12 in/ft + 10 = <<2*12+10=34>>34 inches
75 - 34 = <<75-34=41>>41 inches
Vlad is 41 inches taller than his sister.
#### 41 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Vlad is 6 feet, 3 inches tall. His younger sister is 2 feet, 10 inches tall. How many inches taller is Vlad than his sister? | Vlad = 6 ft * 12 in/ft + 3 = <<6*12+3=75>>75 inches
Sister = 2 ft * 12 in/ft + 10 = <<2*12+10=34>>34 inches
75 - 34 = <<75-34=41>>41 inches
Vlad is 41 inches taller than his sister.
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The amount of kinetic energy in a moving object depends directly on its mass and what else? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The amount of kinetic energy in a moving object depends directly on its mass and what else? | velocity | science | null | null | null | density | volume | direction | velocity | The amount of kinetic energy in a moving object depends directly on its mass and velocity. An object with greater mass or greater velocity has more kinetic energy. You can calculate the kinetic energy of a moving object with this equation:. | null | null | null |
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