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A town council began the decade by planting cherry trees around the neighborhood to make the neighborhood look more welcoming. By the end of the decade, they have planted twice as many cherry trees as they originally planned and have now realized that falling cherry blossom leaves are causing a problem. Each tree drops... | The council planted twice their goal so there is a total of 7 planned cherry trees * 2 = <<7*2=14>>14 cherry trees.
So there must be 14 cherry trees * 100 leaves falling from each tree = <<14*100=1400>>1400 leaves.
#### 1400 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A town council began the decade by planting cherry trees around the neighborhood to make the neighborhood look more welcoming. By the end of the decade, they have planted twice as many cherry trees as they originally planned and have now realized that falling cherry blossom leaves are causing a problem. Each tree drops... | The council planted twice their goal so there is a total of 7 planned cherry trees * 2 = <<7*2=14>>14 cherry trees.
So there must be 14 cherry trees * 100 leaves falling from each tree = <<14*100=1400>>1400 leaves.
#### 1400 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The article is about the _ in carrying out the rule not to use a cellphone in schoo1. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you felt annoyed when a cellphone rings during the class? Something must be done to stop this.Now in New York City, USA,a rule is carried out in schools.Students can't even bring cellphones to schoo1.Is it a good thing or not?
Anxious parents say that cellphones are an important tool in holding New York c... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22881.txt | Have you felt annoyed when a cellphone rings during the class? Something must be done to stop this.Now in New York City, USA,a rule is carried out in schools.Students can't even bring cellphones to schoo1.Is it a good thing or not?
Anxious parents say that cellphones are an important tool in holding New York city's fam... | [
"happiness",
"interest",
"problem",
"satisfaction"
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What is true of Jessica Cox? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Earning a black belt in martial arts and being issued a pilot's license are both impressive accomplishments that take year of effort to achieve, but 30-year-old Jessica Cox has done both despite being born without arms.
In spite of all difficulties , but with strong faith and the help of her family ,Cox put he... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5307.txt | Earning a black belt in martial arts and being issued a pilot's license are both impressive accomplishments that take year of effort to achieve, but 30-year-old Jessica Cox has done both despite being born without arms.
In spite of all difficulties , but with strong faith and the help of her family ,Cox put herself thr... | [
"She is the first woman pilot",
"She is a disabled Taekwondo champion",
"She is the director of a documentary",
"She is an armless woman with strong faith"
] |
Maria is good at _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My name is Frank. I am from St. John Middle School in America. I am in Class Three, Grade
Seven. We study Chinese at school. Our Chinese teacher is Joy Black. He is not Chinese, but he is good at Chinese.
I have a lot of friends in my school. Jimmy is tall and has black hair. He is good at playing basketball. ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6813.txt | My name is Frank. I am from St. John Middle School in America. I am in Class Three, Grade
Seven. We study Chinese at school. Our Chinese teacher is Joy Black. He is not Chinese, but he is good at Chinese.
I have a lot of friends in my school. Jimmy is tall and has black hair. He is good at playing basketball. He is in ... | [
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"football and music",
"basketball and French",
"English and computers"
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What's the main idea of the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People in different countries have different ways of doing things. Something that is polite in one country may be quite impolite in another. In Britain, you mustn't lift your bowl to your mouth when you are having some soup. But it's different in China. And in Japan you even needn't worry about making a nois... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2415.txt | People in different countries have different ways of doing things. Something that is polite in one country may be quite impolite in another. In Britain, you mustn't lift your bowl to your mouth when you are having some soup. But it's different in China. And in Japan you even needn't worry about making a noise when yo... | [
"People in different countries have different ways of doing things.",
"British people are very polite.",
"You mustn't eat with your left hand.",
"Don't worry about making a noise when you have soup."
] |
Mr Moore lived _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
David Moore taught science at the City School. He needed some expensive books, and so he bought them. He put the books in his car in a quiet street. Then he went to other shops to buy something else. At six he came back to the car. One door was open - and the books were not there! David drove home to Fry Road.... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1477.txt | David Moore taught science at the City School. He needed some expensive books, and so he bought them. He put the books in his car in a quiet street. Then he went to other shops to buy something else. At six he came back to the car. One door was open - and the books were not there! David drove home to Fry Road.
On Frida... | [
"at No. 26 Fry Road",
"in a quiet street",
"close to the police station",
"at the City School"
] |
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Are you bored and lonely? Do you want to make new friends? Do long working hours
make it difficult for you to get out and about to meet new people? Maybe you or your friends have moved to a new area and this has left you feeling lonely.
Even if you are already the proverbial social butterfly, you may still fi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20621.txt | Are you bored and lonely? Do you want to make new friends? Do long working hours
make it difficult for you to get out and about to meet new people? Maybe you or your friends have moved to a new area and this has left you feeling lonely.
Even if you are already the proverbial social butterfly, you may still find that y... | [
"It is rather difficult to make friends now.",
"You can share interests with your online friends.",
"Online friends are usually not your true friends.",
"It is very dangerous to make friends online."
] |
The author feel tired after playing with his cousins because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some families live quite far in the UK.Visiting them can either be an adventure or a chore .It depends on how much family members like each other.
If all goes well,kids have an exciting time.Your relatives will plan different fun activities and make you happy.Taking you to visit relatives gives your parents a ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11002.txt | Some families live quite far in the UK.Visiting them can either be an adventure or a chore .It depends on how much family members like each other.
If all goes well,kids have an exciting time.Your relatives will plan different fun activities and make you happy.Taking you to visit relatives gives your parents a chance to... | [
"his cousins are funny",
"he enjoys playing with them",
"he doesn't like children",
"his cousins have too much energy"
] |
When McDull came to Hong Kong with his Mum, he felt _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you have to be very smart to live a happy life? The character of McDull tells you that this is not true. He is famous for having a birthmark on his right eye. He is not very clever, but he has a heart of gold. He is also happy, with lots of dreams. McDull wanted to visit the Maldives . But his mother did... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1647.txt | Do you have to be very smart to live a happy life? The character of McDull tells you that this is not true. He is famous for having a birthmark on his right eye. He is not very clever, but he has a heart of gold. He is also happy, with lots of dreams. McDull wanted to visit the Maldives . But his mother didn't have ... | [
"sad",
"unhappy",
"angry",
"excited"
] |
Before a child can speak, he must _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We each have a memory. That's why we can still remember things after a long time. Some people have very good memories and they can easily learn many things by heart, but some people can only remember things when they say or do them again and again. Many of the great men of the world have got surprising memorie... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6354.txt | We each have a memory. That's why we can still remember things after a long time. Some people have very good memories and they can easily learn many things by heart, but some people can only remember things when they say or do them again and again. Many of the great men of the world have got surprising memories.
A good... | [
"make sentences",
"think hard",
"hear and remember the sounds",
"eat all kinds of delicious food there"
] |
Who is Carl? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I am Bill.I am an English teacher.My wife is Linda.She is a nurse. We have a daughter and a son.
Look! These are my friends.This is Mr Black.He's a worker.He works in a shoe factory .He makes shoes.That's Mrs Black.She works in a supermarket .The girl is their daughter.She's a student.She's thirteen.The boy i... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5583.txt | I am Bill.I am an English teacher.My wife is Linda.She is a nurse. We have a daughter and a son.
Look! These are my friends.This is Mr Black.He's a worker.He works in a shoe factory .He makes shoes.That's Mrs Black.She works in a supermarket .The girl is their daughter.She's a student.She's thirteen.The boy is their s... | [
"He's Bill's son.",
"He's Linda's son.",
"He's a worker.",
"He's Mrs Black's son."
] |
What's the new feature of the Walk program this year? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We invite you to our GoNeutral Walk, formerly known as "Walk for Water"
* Saturday April 13, 2013 *
From 8:30 am -- 3:30 pm
Paramount Ranch , Agoura Hills
We invite you and your friends to join Jewish National Fund for our Walk to help the environment!
We must take responsibility for the Earth's future. You c... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22650.txt | We invite you to our GoNeutral Walk, formerly known as "Walk for Water"
* Saturday April 13, 2013 *
From 8:30 am -- 3:30 pm
Paramount Ranch , Agoura Hills
We invite you and your friends to join Jewish National Fund for our Walk to help the environment!
We must take responsibility for the Earth's future. You can help o... | [
"It will provide everyone with meals.",
"It will organize people to plant some trees.",
"GoNeutral has become the new green plan",
"There will be a live television program."
] |
Why did most people return the phones? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Worldwide, the most people willing to return your mobile phone if you've lost it are to be found in Slovenia, and the fewest in Malaysia. This finding is the result of an interesting study in 32 of the world's largest cities. Altogether, researchers "lost" 960 new mobile phones. They got back 654 of them, or 6... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14588.txt | Worldwide, the most people willing to return your mobile phone if you've lost it are to be found in Slovenia, and the fewest in Malaysia. This finding is the result of an interesting study in 32 of the world's largest cities. Altogether, researchers "lost" 960 new mobile phones. They got back 654 of them, or 68 percent... | [
"They knew they belonged to the researchers.",
"They wanted to be normal people.",
"They wanted to be trusted.",
"They didn't want to commit a crime."
] |
Why would the Hatches go from store to store? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A year ago, August, Dave Fuss lost his job driving a truck for a small company in west Michigan. His wife, Gerrie, was still working in the local school cafeteria, but it was hard for Dave to find work, and the price of everything was rising. The Fusses were at risk of joining the millions of Americans who hav... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high675.txt | A year ago, August, Dave Fuss lost his job driving a truck for a small company in west Michigan. His wife, Gerrie, was still working in the local school cafeteria, but it was hard for Dave to find work, and the price of everything was rising. The Fusses were at risk of joining the millions of Americans who have lost th... | [
"They decided to open a store.",
"They wanted to save money.",
"They couldn't afford expensive things.",
"They wanted to buy gifts for local kids."
] |
What is the text mainly about? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You might think that whether you choose a blue shirt or a yellow one to wear to work or college makes no difference to your day and those around you. However, an increasing number of experts argue that the colors we choose affect our mood , our career and even our health. Color affects us to a greater degree ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8598.txt | You might think that whether you choose a blue shirt or a yellow one to wear to work or college makes no difference to your day and those around you. However, an increasing number of experts argue that the colors we choose affect our mood , our career and even our health. Color affects us to a greater degree than most... | [
"Color's important effects on our life",
"Why patients benefit a lot from colors.",
"People's preference for different colors",
"How to wear clothes on different occasions."
] |
The structural classification of joints divides them into bony, fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial joints. the bones of fibrous joints are held together by fibrous connective tissue; the three types of fibrous joints are sutures, syndesomes, and what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The structural classification of joints divides them into bony, fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial joints. the bones of fibrous joints are held together by fibrous connective tissue; the three types of fibrous joints are sutures, syndesomes, and what? | gomphoses | science | null | null | null | synchondrosis | articular | cartilaginous | gomphoses | 38.3 Joints and Skeletal Movement The structural classification of joints divides them into bony, fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial joints. The bones of fibrous joints are held together by fibrous connective tissue; the three types of fibrous joints are sutures, syndesomes, and gomphoses. Cartilaginous joints are jo... | null | null | null |
A phospholipid is a bond between the glycerol component of a lipid and what else? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | A phospholipid is a bond between the glycerol component of a lipid and what else? | phosphorous molecule | science | null | null | null | oxygen molecule | chlorine molecule | elemental molecule | phosphorous molecule | Phospholipids As its name suggests, a phospholipid is a bond between the glycerol component of a lipid and a phosphorous molecule. In fact, phospholipids are similar in structure to triglycerides. However, instead of having three fatty acids, a phospholipid is generated from a diglyceride, a glycerol with just two fatt... | null | null | null |
During a school meeting, 300 students and 30 teachers are seated but 25 students are standing. How many attended the school meeting? | There are 300 students + 30 teachers = <<300+30=330>>330 people that are seated.
Since there 25 students that are standing, so 330 + 25 = 355 people who attended the school meeting.
#### 355 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | During a school meeting, 300 students and 30 teachers are seated but 25 students are standing. How many attended the school meeting? | There are 300 students + 30 teachers = <<300+30=330>>330 people that are seated.
Since there 25 students that are standing, so 330 + 25 = 355 people who attended the school meeting.
#### 355 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The man wouldn't have the test for drunk driving because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's 10:00 pm. A man leaves a restaurant, gets into his car and drives away. 200 meters further he's stopped by a police officer.
Officer: Good evening, sir. We're testing drivers for drunk driving. Would you please blow into this machine?
Man: I'm sorry, I can't do that. If I blow into that machine, I will ge... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle142.txt | It's 10:00 pm. A man leaves a restaurant, gets into his car and drives away. 200 meters further he's stopped by a police officer.
Officer: Good evening, sir. We're testing drivers for drunk driving. Would you please blow into this machine?
Man: I'm sorry, I can't do that. If I blow into that machine, I will get out of ... | [
"he is badly ill",
"he will get out of air",
"he is dead drunk",
"he will bleed to death"
] |
What does fog consist of? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What does fog consist of? | droplets of water | science | null | null | null | carbon monoxide | helium | steam | droplets of water | Both of these photos show the famous Golden Gate Bridge near San Francisco, California. The pictures were taken from about the same point of view, but they look very different. In the picture on the left, the deck of the bridge is almost completely hidden by a thick layer of fog. In the picture on the right the fog has... | null | null | null |
The large and small intestine are both divided into how many parts? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The large and small intestine are both divided into how many parts? | 3 | science | null | null | null | 2 | 6 | 8 | 3 | From the small intestine, any remaining food wastes pass into the large intestine. The large intestine is a relatively wide tube that connects the small intestine with the anus. Like the small intestine, the large intestine also consists of three parts: the cecum (or caecum), colon, and rectum. Follow food as it moves ... | null | null | null |
Which property of a mineral can be determined just by looking at it? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Which property of a mineral can be determined just by looking at it?
Choices:
A. luster
B. mass
C. weight
D. hardness | Correct answer: A | science | Mercury_7085243 | {
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Which of the following is true? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some plants get so hungry they eat flies, and even small frogs. What's more amazing is that these plants occur naturally (in special environments) in every state. In fact, they're found on every continent except Antarctica.
You've probably seen a Venus' flytrap -- a small plant, which grows 6 to 8 inches tall ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3984.txt | Some plants get so hungry they eat flies, and even small frogs. What's more amazing is that these plants occur naturally (in special environments) in every state. In fact, they're found on every continent except Antarctica.
You've probably seen a Venus' flytrap -- a small plant, which grows 6 to 8 inches tall in a cont... | [
"Meat-eating plants look and act like other green plants.",
"It's hard to get nutrients in the soil when acidity is high.",
"The Venus' flytrap eats flies to get nutrient from them.",
"Green plants make sugar at night."
] |
From the information in this article, you could say that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How good are U.S. drivers?
The CBS TV "National Drivers Test" showed that many U.S. drivers have a lot to learn. Here's why:
CBS picked 1,799 samples to take the test in TV studios in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Los Angeles. More than two out of five of the drivers failed the test. And the average sc... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1336.txt | How good are U.S. drivers?
The CBS TV "National Drivers Test" showed that many U.S. drivers have a lot to learn. Here's why:
CBS picked 1,799 samples to take the test in TV studios in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Los Angeles. More than two out of five of the drivers failed the test. And the average score was t... | [
"older drivers are better informed than younger drivers",
"experience makes difference among drivers",
"most drivers failed the test",
"most people don't know what a blinking red light means"
] |
If a student plans to take the course, he has to arrive in Bingham at least _ days in advance before term starts. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
International Students' Orientation Programme
What is it?
It is a course which will introduce you to the College and to Bingham. It takes place in the week before term starts, from 24th-28thSeptember, but you should plan to arrive in Bingham on the 22ndor 23rdSeptember.
Why do we think it is important?
We want... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12450.txt | International Students' Orientation Programme
What is it?
It is a course which will introduce you to the College and to Bingham. It takes place in the week before term starts, from 24th-28thSeptember, but you should plan to arrive in Bingham on the 22ndor 23rdSeptember.
Why do we think it is important?
We want you to h... | [
"2",
"4",
"5",
"6"
] |
Why are Bollywood films often called "masala" films? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most people think that the capital of the movie world is Hollyhood, in the United States. However, the real movie capital is Mumbai, in India. Mumbai used to be known as Bombay, and so the film industry there is called "Bollywood." Bollywood makes twice as many movies each year as Hollyhood--more than 800 film... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20211.txt | Most people think that the capital of the movie world is Hollyhood, in the United States. However, the real movie capital is Mumbai, in India. Mumbai used to be known as Bombay, and so the film industry there is called "Bollywood." Bollywood makes twice as many movies each year as Hollyhood--more than 800 films a year.... | [
"They have spicy stories.",
"They show Indian culture.",
"They are much longer than Hollywood films.",
"They mix different styles of movies."
] |
What does the author think of her father? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I am sitting in the examination hall among my classmates with a sheet of questions in front of me. The only difference between my classmates and me is that they are all busy filling out their sheets, while I am just sitting, staring at the wall in front of me. My mind silently fights to keep memories as I sear... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19303.txt | I am sitting in the examination hall among my classmates with a sheet of questions in front of me. The only difference between my classmates and me is that they are all busy filling out their sheets, while I am just sitting, staring at the wall in front of me. My mind silently fights to keep memories as I search for so... | [
"He devoted all his energy to his country.",
"He didn't like family life.",
"He showed much concern for his kids.",
"He seldom talked with his family."
] |
What does all matter consist of? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What does all matter consist of? | atoms | science | null | null | null | oxygen | carbon | helium | atoms | All matter consists of atoms, which cannot be further subdivided into smaller particles. | null | null | null |
In order to win the LUNACY competition, the robots need to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
April 2009, in the state of Georgia, USA, twenty thousand people watched high school students from twenty- eight countries compete with robots they had built. More than ten thousand students and more than five hundred robots took part in the competition. Almost 1,700 high school teams took part
in the competi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22547.txt | April 2009, in the state of Georgia, USA, twenty thousand people watched high school students from twenty- eight countries compete with robots they had built. More than ten thousand students and more than five hundred robots took part in the competition. Almost 1,700 high school teams took part
in the competition call... | [
"have the most trailers connected to them",
"throw the most balls into the trailers of the opposing robots",
"stand still when throwing balls",
"move the trailers as fast as possible to get the balls"
] |
Which is NOT advisable when dealing with the traumatized children? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
After an earthquake or any similar disaster, parents and teachers need to help children overcome the effects of this frightening and sometimes devastating ( ) experience. Psychologists say that if children go through a disturbing event before the age of ten, they are three times as likely to suffer psychologi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2472.txt | After an earthquake or any similar disaster, parents and teachers need to help children overcome the effects of this frightening and sometimes devastating ( ) experience. Psychologists say that if children go through a disturbing event before the age of ten, they are three times as likely to suffer psychological probl... | [
"Allowing them freedom for some time.",
"Asking them to hold their feelings.",
"Encouraging them to show their grief.",
"Talking them into taking care of others."
] |
When exposed to outdoor air pollution, what kind of disease can be caused? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Smoggy weather has become common in China. But these days, air pollution levels in the north eastern city of Harbin surpassed the previous record levels.
The city was essentially shut down after PM2. 5, fine Particulate pollution that is considered hazardous . reached levels of 1000 micrograms per cubic mete... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6793.txt | Smoggy weather has become common in China. But these days, air pollution levels in the north eastern city of Harbin surpassed the previous record levels.
The city was essentially shut down after PM2. 5, fine Particulate pollution that is considered hazardous . reached levels of 1000 micrograms per cubic meter-40 time... | [
"Cancer of stomach",
"Breast cancer",
"Bladder cancer",
"Ovarian cancer"
] |
Why did the author become interested in Clay Dyer? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The other day I was watching Sportscenter when one of those "human interest " stories came on and really caught my attention.
The hero was about a 27-year-old professional Bass Fisherman named Clay Dyer. At first, they played it off as another guy trying to make the cut on the Bassmaster tour until they showed... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18121.txt | The other day I was watching Sportscenter when one of those "human interest " stories came on and really caught my attention.
The hero was about a 27-year-old professional Bass Fisherman named Clay Dyer. At first, they played it off as another guy trying to make the cut on the Bassmaster tour until they showed a pictur... | [
"He assumed Dyer was living happily.",
"He thought that Dyer could do nothing.",
"He took great pity on this disabled man.",
"He wanted to know what Dyer could do."
] |
Why did the bird fly to the author again and again? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I was born in Minneapolis. The city is in my blood. But I live in the country, and have been forced to deal with things that are difficult. One thing I've always had trouble with is birds. How could anyone enjoy staring out of the window for hours at these creatures? My mother had always been one of those ridi... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23951.txt | I was born in Minneapolis. The city is in my blood. But I live in the country, and have been forced to deal with things that are difficult. One thing I've always had trouble with is birds. How could anyone enjoy staring out of the window for hours at these creatures? My mother had always been one of those ridiculous bi... | [
"To thank her for saving him.",
"To look for food to feed the dying bird.",
"To warn her of danger.",
"To ask for help for the dying bird."
] |
The children had a good chance to visit Chengdu because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We all know that Taiwan is considered as Treasure Island 0f China. The scenery there is very beautiful. Recently we have been connected closely each other.
Several months ago, a group of 19 Taiwanese children flew to Chengdu in order to begin a tour to study pandas. The middle school children were from Chiayi ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6021.txt | We all know that Taiwan is considered as Treasure Island 0f China. The scenery there is very beautiful. Recently we have been connected closely each other.
Several months ago, a group of 19 Taiwanese children flew to Chengdu in order to begin a tour to study pandas. The middle school children were from Chiayi Country i... | [
"they were interested in it",
"they did well at school",
"they were performing different roles",
"they were not from the same country"
] |
If a member of Computer Club attends an open general lab session, he or she _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Welcome to Our Clubs in Masonic Village
Art Club
The Art Club provides a place for aged people to paint, improve their artistic talents and show their works of art. Members can also sell items that they painted. The money raised goes toward providing painting supplies for club members. Anyone may join the Art ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8452.txt | Welcome to Our Clubs in Masonic Village
Art Club
The Art Club provides a place for aged people to paint, improve their artistic talents and show their works of art. Members can also sell items that they painted. The money raised goes toward providing painting supplies for club members. Anyone may join the Art Club, whe... | [
"is required to buy a laptop",
"has to pay $35 for a session",
"has to take an iPad with him/her",
"needn't pay for the session"
] |
Where can you possibly find this passage ? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When visiting Maui , one of the most beautiful islands in the world , there are so many attractions for you .
HALEAKALA
Mt. Haleakala towers 10,023 feet high and is one of the two volcanoes that created this incredible Hawaiian isle . Haleakala National Park offers a variety of activities , making it one of th... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19000.txt | When visiting Maui , one of the most beautiful islands in the world , there are so many attractions for you .
HALEAKALA
Mt. Haleakala towers 10,023 feet high and is one of the two volcanoes that created this incredible Hawaiian isle . Haleakala National Park offers a variety of activities , making it one of the most re... | [
"In a history study .",
"In a tourist guide .",
"In a geography textbook .",
"In an employment advertisement ."
] |
This passage is probably taken from a_. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Michelangelo Hotel is recognized by Travel & Leisure Magazine as one of the top 500?"Great Hotels of the World"and has been placed on the"Gold List"for the"Best Place to stay in the whole world"by Conde Nast Traveler.
Imagine a place that captures tile imagination and attention of the world.The moment you ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22278.txt | The Michelangelo Hotel is recognized by Travel & Leisure Magazine as one of the top 500?"Great Hotels of the World"and has been placed on the"Gold List"for the"Best Place to stay in the whole world"by Conde Nast Traveler.
Imagine a place that captures tile imagination and attention of the world.The moment you enter you... | [
"website",
"newspaper",
"magazine",
"guide book"
] |
why didn't the writer agree to raise a dog at the beginning of the story? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 2004 ,when my daughter Becky was ten , she and my husband ,Joe, were united in their desire for a dog . As for me , I shared none of their canine lust.
But why , they pleaded. "Because I don't have time to take care of a dog." But we'll do it. " Really? You're going to walk the dog? Feed the dog? Bathe the ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10263.txt | In 2004 ,when my daughter Becky was ten , she and my husband ,Joe, were united in their desire for a dog . As for me , I shared none of their canine lust.
But why , they pleaded. "Because I don't have time to take care of a dog." But we'll do it. " Really? You're going to walk the dog? Feed the dog? Bathe the dog?" Yes... | [
"She was afraid the dog would get the family, into trouble.",
"It would be her business to take care of the dog",
"Her husband and daughter were united as one.",
"She didn't want to spoil he' daughter."
] |
_ lost her ruler. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My name is Sally Miller. I am a student in No. 3 Middle School. Look! This is a ruler. It's yellow. It's not my ruler. Who lost it?
"Anna, is this your ruler?" I ask my friend.
"No, it isn't. My ruler is white. And it's in my pencil box now," Anna answers.
"Excuse me, Jack. Is this your ruler?"
"No, it isn't. ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6333.txt | My name is Sally Miller. I am a student in No. 3 Middle School. Look! This is a ruler. It's yellow. It's not my ruler. Who lost it?
"Anna, is this your ruler?" I ask my friend.
"No, it isn't. My ruler is white. And it's in my pencil box now," Anna answers.
"Excuse me, Jack. Is this your ruler?"
"No, it isn't. My ruler ... | [
"Jack",
"Jenny",
"Anna",
"John"
] |
The example of Alexis Pilkington is given to show _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Alexis Pilkington was a popular 17-year-old and a well-liked athlete who had already won a soccer scholarship to college. But none of that stopped Alexis from becoming the target of online bullying . Alexis began to receive hundreds of online unpleasant comments via the latest social networking site called ww... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8065.txt | Alexis Pilkington was a popular 17-year-old and a well-liked athlete who had already won a soccer scholarship to college. But none of that stopped Alexis from becoming the target of online bullying . Alexis began to receive hundreds of online unpleasant comments via the latest social networking site called www.formspr... | [
"popular youth are not easy to become the target of bullying",
"cyberbullying is quite common among teenagers",
"today's youth don't like to study any more",
"suicide is a serious problem among youth"
] |
What type of current do generators in cars use? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What type of current do generators in cars use? | alternating current | science | null | null | null | polar current | magnum current | direct current | alternating current | Generators may be set up to produce either alternating or direct current. Generators in cars and most power plants produce alternating current. | null | null | null |
The author wants to tell us that_. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A girl who graduated from a world-famous university wanted to do translation work for authority leaders. She was so happy when she entered the British embassy . She thought it was the greatest happiness in her life as many graduates wanted to get that job while she was one of the few people who got it!
... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23781.txt | A girl who graduated from a world-famous university wanted to do translation work for authority leaders. She was so happy when she entered the British embassy . She thought it was the greatest happiness in her life as many graduates wanted to get that job while she was one of the few people who got it!
Bu... | [
"everybody has his or her own hard times in life",
"we should take a positive attitude towards life",
"we should be ready to lend a hand to our friends",
"it is important to listen to other's problems carefully"
] |
From the story we can guess that Hua Luogeng was born in _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The famous Chinese mathematician Hua Luogeng was born in Jintan County, Jiangsu province in 1910. When he was young, life was very difficult for his family. Still, the boy took great interest in math.
In the summer of 1931, he was fortunate enough to become an assistant in the Math Department of Qinghua Uni... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2669.txt | The famous Chinese mathematician Hua Luogeng was born in Jintan County, Jiangsu province in 1910. When he was young, life was very difficult for his family. Still, the boy took great interest in math.
In the summer of 1931, he was fortunate enough to become an assistant in the Math Department of Qinghua University, ... | [
"a rich family",
"a poor family",
"a mathematician family",
"a fortunate family"
] |
This Passage can be classified as _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This brief book is aimed at high school students, but speaks to anyone learning at any stage of life.
Its formal, serious style closely matches its content, a school-masterly book on schooling.The author, W.H.Armstrong, starts with the basics: reading and writing.In his opinion, reading doesn't just mean recog... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4305.txt | This brief book is aimed at high school students, but speaks to anyone learning at any stage of life.
Its formal, serious style closely matches its content, a school-masterly book on schooling.The author, W.H.Armstrong, starts with the basics: reading and writing.In his opinion, reading doesn't just mean recognizing ea... | [
"an advertisement",
"a book review",
"a feature story",
"A news report"
] |
Which is the best title of the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I once had my Chinese MBA students brainstorming on "two-hour business plans". I separated them into six groups and gave them an example: a restaurant chain. The more original their idea, the better, I said. Finally, five of the six groups presented plans for restaurant chains. The sixth proposed a catering se... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high40.txt | I once had my Chinese MBA students brainstorming on "two-hour business plans". I separated them into six groups and gave them an example: a restaurant chain. The more original their idea, the better, I said. Finally, five of the six groups presented plans for restaurant chains. The sixth proposed a catering service. Th... | [
"Look for a New Way of Learning.",
"Reward Creative Thinking.",
"How to Become a Creator.",
"Establish a technical Environment."
] |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was young, my father used to grow carnations -- a kind of flower that was red, pink or white. He took care of them with much love and devotion. Every day he came home from work, he would enjoy watching them. And he used to tell us, "No one should touch my flowers."
One day, my younger sister Clemence, w... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5981.txt | When I was young, my father used to grow carnations -- a kind of flower that was red, pink or white. He took care of them with much love and devotion. Every day he came home from work, he would enjoy watching them. And he used to tell us, "No one should touch my flowers."
One day, my younger sister Clemence, who loved ... | [
"No one knew what my sister had done with the carnations.",
"Dad had thought someone outside had cut the flowers from the stems.",
"My younger sister told my father the truth about the carnations.",
"Dad asked my sister to help arrange the carnations on the ground."
] |
In which column of a newspaper can you most probably read this article? _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Eco City Farms are becoming more popular in cities and towns around the United States.
Eco City Farms in Edmonston,Maryland, is located near shopping centers, car repair shops and homes. The neighborhood is a workingclass community. People do not have very much money, and they have limited access to fresh food... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7608.txt | Eco City Farms are becoming more popular in cities and towns around the United States.
Eco City Farms in Edmonston,Maryland, is located near shopping centers, car repair shops and homes. The neighborhood is a workingclass community. People do not have very much money, and they have limited access to fresh food in marke... | [
"Environment.",
"Travel.",
"People.",
"Education."
] |
What is the process of drawing general conclusions based on many pieces of evidence? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the process of drawing general conclusions based on many pieces of evidence? | inductive reasoning | science | null | null | null | experimental reasoning | quantum reasoning | primitive reasoning | inductive reasoning | Inductive reasoning is the process of drawing general conclusions based on many pieces of evidence. This type of reasoning is the basis of the scientific method. | null | null | null |
Milly is making croissants. She needs to fold the dough 4 times, which takes 5 minutes each time, then let it rest for 75 minutes each time. If mixing the ingredients takes 10 minutes and baking the croissants takes 30 minutes, how many hours does the whole process take? | First finding the time to fold the dough and let it rest one time: 5 minutes + 75 minutes = <<5+75=80>>80 minutes
Then find the total time spent folding and resting the dough: 80 minutes/time * 4 times = <<80*4=320>>320 minutes
Then add the mixing and baking time: 320 minutes + 30 minutes + 10 minutes = <<320+30+10=360... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Milly is making croissants. She needs to fold the dough 4 times, which takes 5 minutes each time, then let it rest for 75 minutes each time. If mixing the ingredients takes 10 minutes and baking the croissants takes 30 minutes, how many hours does the whole process take? | First finding the time to fold the dough and let it rest one time: 5 minutes + 75 minutes = <<5+75=80>>80 minutes
Then find the total time spent folding and resting the dough: 80 minutes/time * 4 times = <<80*4=320>>320 minutes
Then add the mixing and baking time: 320 minutes + 30 minutes + 10 minutes = <<320+30+10=360... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
A long time ago, many people came to New York _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
New York is the biggest city of the USA. A long time ago, it was called Lenapehoking. In 1626, Dutch people bought the land for only $24! They called it New Amsterdam. Then in 1664, the British took it over and changed the name to New York.
New York had an excellent harbour . Many people from all over the wor... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7721.txt | New York is the biggest city of the USA. A long time ago, it was called Lenapehoking. In 1626, Dutch people bought the land for only $24! They called it New Amsterdam. Then in 1664, the British took it over and changed the name to New York.
New York had an excellent harbour . Many people from all over the world came b... | [
"by train",
"because it was beautiful",
"to look for a better life",
"to travel"
] |
What is the best title for the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
So far, scientists have named about 1.8 million living species ,and that's just a small part of what probably exists on Earth.With so many plants,animals,fungi,and other organisms covering the planet,it can be tough to figure out what type of spider is crawling up your leg or what kind of bird just flew by.
... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24092.txt | So far, scientists have named about 1.8 million living species ,and that's just a small part of what probably exists on Earth.With so many plants,animals,fungi,and other organisms covering the planet,it can be tough to figure out what type of spider is crawling up your leg or what kind of bird just flew by.
A soon-to... | [
"Exploring Polar Bears.",
"Visit Our Website Now.",
"How to Do School Projects.",
"E-book of Life."
] |
Which of the following is forbidden to be taken into the White House? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
White House Tours
Members of the public can visit the White House now. Requests must be made through one's Member of Congress . These self-guided tours are available from 7:30 am to 11:00 am Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 12:00 pm Fridays, and 7:30 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays (except for holidays). Re... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22301.txt | White House Tours
Members of the public can visit the White House now. Requests must be made through one's Member of Congress . These self-guided tours are available from 7:30 am to 11:00 am Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 12:00 pm Fridays, and 7:30 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays (except for holidays). Requests ca... | [
"car keys.",
"cell phones.",
"umbrellas.",
"backpacks."
] |
Is Li Ming's hair short or long? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hello,everyone.let me introduce myself.My name is Wang Mei.I'm 1.7 metres tall.My eyes are black.I have long red hair.My favourite colour is blue.My favourite clothes are dresses.I feel happy every day because I have many friends.They look different,but they are very kind to me.Jenny has short blond hair.Her e... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4083.txt | Hello,everyone.let me introduce myself.My name is Wang Mei.I'm 1.7 metres tall.My eyes are black.I have long red hair.My favourite colour is blue.My favourite clothes are dresses.I feel happy every day because I have many friends.They look different,but they are very kind to me.Jenny has short blond hair.Her eyes are b... | [
"Yes,it is short.",
"Yes,it is long.",
"It's short.",
"It's long."
] |
The purpose of this passage is to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
With a busy life and job, pressure can make you look tired and aged.Kissi Health-Beauty Center gives classes, makes training plans according to your physical conditions, and sets up an individual file .All these things will help you to get to know your body and the way to keep it fit.
1)BODY-BUILDING
Imported... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22468.txt | With a busy life and job, pressure can make you look tired and aged.Kissi Health-Beauty Center gives classes, makes training plans according to your physical conditions, and sets up an individual file .All these things will help you to get to know your body and the way to keep it fit.
1)BODY-BUILDING
Imported gym eq... | [
"give advice",
"introduce new ways of body-building",
"ask you to go to the center",
"introduce ways to lose weight"
] |
The men hunted the hare at the cost of the lives of _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was two years old, something happened which I have never forgotten. It was early spring, and there was a light mist over the trees and fields. The other young fellows and I were feeding at the lower end of the field when we heard the distant cry of dogs.
The oldest among us lifted his head to listen. "T... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16380.txt | When I was two years old, something happened which I have never forgotten. It was early spring, and there was a light mist over the trees and fields. The other young fellows and I were feeding at the lower end of the field when we heard the distant cry of dogs.
The oldest among us lifted his head to listen. "There are ... | [
"oneriderandonehorse",
"tworidersandtwohorses",
"sixoreighthuntsmenandadog",
"theoldesthorseandahuntsman"
] |
Metabolism includes both anabolic and which other reaction? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Metabolism includes both anabolic and which other reaction? | catabolic | science | null | null | null | biogenic | organic | enzymatic | catabolic | Figure 1.6 Metabolism Anabolic reactions are building reactions, and they consume energy. Catabolic reactions break materials down and release energy. Metabolism includes both anabolic and catabolic reactions. | null | null | null |
Salinger's career as a writer improved greatly and his reputation was assured after he _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
All writers dream of success. Yet some writers turn their back on success the moment it comes along. J.D. Salinger, the American author, is a good example.
On the face of it, the future did not look promising for the teenage Salinger. He seems always to have been running away from something. First it was schoo... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15225.txt | All writers dream of success. Yet some writers turn their back on success the moment it comes along. J.D. Salinger, the American author, is a good example.
On the face of it, the future did not look promising for the teenage Salinger. He seems always to have been running away from something. First it was school, then h... | [
"failed to pursue a career in business",
"attended a writing class at Columbia University",
"published the novel 'The Catcher in the Rye'",
"became a spokesman for young people"
] |
A wife and a husband went to visit a shop in _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One weekend, a wife and a husband went to visit a shop in London. After they got back home, they couldn't find their camera. They thought the camera must be in the shop. After a few weeks,they went to that shop again and the boss gave their camera back to them.
When their picture of the camera came out, the hu... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7288.txt | One weekend, a wife and a husband went to visit a shop in London. After they got back home, they couldn't find their camera. They thought the camera must be in the shop. After a few weeks,they went to that shop again and the boss gave their camera back to them.
When their picture of the camera came out, the husband saw... | [
"London",
"Pairs",
"New York",
"Beijing"
] |
If you don't help your neighbors, they might feel _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are a lot of things you can do to help in your community, whether with your mom's chores, or if a friend is upset. Here are some little things you can do to give a helping hand.
Be a volunteer. Being in charitable organizations is a great way to help the poor, like giving away food or money. You can also... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7243.txt | There are a lot of things you can do to help in your community, whether with your mom's chores, or if a friend is upset. Here are some little things you can do to give a helping hand.
Be a volunteer. Being in charitable organizations is a great way to help the poor, like giving away food or money. You can also donate m... | [
"surprised",
"sad",
"sympathetic",
"angry"
] |
Why did Aphrodite, the goddess of love, punish Narcissus? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Narcissus was a beautiful looking boy. He had long, flowing, blond hair, beautiful, bright, blue eyes and even, white teeth. Many young ladies fell in love with him including the nymph : Echo.
Nymphs were lively spirits who lived near streams and lakes and protected trees in the forest. Echo had upset the Quee... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7362.txt | Narcissus was a beautiful looking boy. He had long, flowing, blond hair, beautiful, bright, blue eyes and even, white teeth. Many young ladies fell in love with him including the nymph : Echo.
Nymphs were lively spirits who lived near streams and lakes and protected trees in the forest. Echo had upset the Queen of the ... | [
"Aphrodite envied Echo because she loved Narcissus",
"She thought Narcissus didn't respect and made Echo sad.",
"Narcissus fell in love with the vision, not Echo.",
"Echo was trapped in love and didn't protect trees in the forest any longer."
] |
Cary walks 3 miles round-trip to the grocery store, where he buys and eats a candy bar with 200 calories. If Cary burns 150 calories per mile walked, what's Cary's net calorie deficit (expressed as a positive number)? | First, find how many calories the walk burned by multiplying the calories burned per mile by the number of miles Cary walked: 3 miles * 150 calories/mile = <<3*150=450>>450 calories
Then subtract the calories Corey ate to find the net calories Cary burned: 450 calories - 200 calories = <<450-200=250>>250 calories
#### ... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Cary walks 3 miles round-trip to the grocery store, where he buys and eats a candy bar with 200 calories. If Cary burns 150 calories per mile walked, what's Cary's net calorie deficit (expressed as a positive number)? | First, find how many calories the walk burned by multiplying the calories burned per mile by the number of miles Cary walked: 3 miles * 150 calories/mile = <<3*150=450>>450 calories
Then subtract the calories Corey ate to find the net calories Cary burned: 450 calories - 200 calories = <<450-200=250>>250 calories
#### ... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
For storm chasing, the first thing storm chasers do is to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When a storm is coming, most people leave the area as quickly as possible and head for safety. But there are a few people who will get into their cars and go straight for the center of the storm. These people are willing to risk being killed by floods or 100-kilometer-an-hour winds for the excitement of watchi... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18144.txt | When a storm is coming, most people leave the area as quickly as possible and head for safety. But there are a few people who will get into their cars and go straight for the center of the storm. These people are willing to risk being killed by floods or 100-kilometer-an-hour winds for the excitement of watching the st... | [
"head straight for the center of the storm",
"get into the car for safety",
"wait patiently for the storm to develop",
"collect information about a coming storm"
] |
What can the students do in the homework club? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As we know, there are many kinds of clubs in the US middle schools, such as the music club, the sports club, the chess club, the swimming club.... But do you know the homework club? It is a popular club in many US middle schools. More and more students spend their afternoons in the homework clubs.
The US midd... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7577.txt | As we know, there are many kinds of clubs in the US middle schools, such as the music club, the sports club, the chess club, the swimming club.... But do you know the homework club? It is a popular club in many US middle schools. More and more students spend their afternoons in the homework clubs.
The US middle school... | [
"Learn to swim.",
"Play the guitar.",
"Watch TV.",
"Do their homework."
] |
According to the passage, which of the following is true? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was young, I wished for a good car and a big house. That was my idea of success. I took all the advanced classes and tried to do well in the exams with my mind set on going to a key school. I just knew that I would somehow become famous and be able to afford the car and the dream house. All the way thro... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10790.txt | When I was young, I wished for a good car and a big house. That was my idea of success. I took all the advanced classes and tried to do well in the exams with my mind set on going to a key school. I just knew that I would somehow become famous and be able to afford the car and the dream house. All the way through junio... | [
"The writer thinks that success is not promised.",
"His teacher died before the death of his grandpa.",
"The writer didn't do well in all the exams.",
"He didn't want to take all the exams."
] |
Hemingway's father was a fan of _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hemingway was one of the famous writers. He was born in America in 1899. His father was a doctor and loved sports very much, and his mother taught music. Among the six children in the family, Hemingway was the second oldest.
Hemingway had written many books in his life. The Old Man and the Sea is one of the mo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle957.txt | Hemingway was one of the famous writers. He was born in America in 1899. His father was a doctor and loved sports very much, and his mother taught music. Among the six children in the family, Hemingway was the second oldest.
Hemingway had written many books in his life. The Old Man and the Sea is one of the most famous... | [
"books",
"sports",
"music",
"art"
] |
Which of the following is not true according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Will it matter if you don't take your breakfast? Recently a test was given in the United States. Those tested included people of different ages, from 12 to 83. During the experiment, these people were given all kinds of breakfasts and sometimes they got no breakfast at all. Special tests were set up to see how... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20777.txt | Will it matter if you don't take your breakfast? Recently a test was given in the United States. Those tested included people of different ages, from 12 to 83. During the experiment, these people were given all kinds of breakfasts and sometimes they got no breakfast at all. Special tests were set up to see how well the... | [
"Poor breakfasts affect those who work with brains.",
"Morning diet may cause one to get fatter.",
"Reducing lunch and supper is of less value in weight-losing.",
"Eating less in lunch and supper may help to lose weight."
] |
The passage is especially intended for _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Warning: reading too much Cinderella to your daughter may damage her emotional health in later life. A paper to be developed at the international congress of cognitive psychotherapy in Gothenburg suggests a link between the attitudes of women abused by their parents and early exposure to the wrong sort of f... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20653.txt | Warning: reading too much Cinderella to your daughter may damage her emotional health in later life. A paper to be developed at the international congress of cognitive psychotherapy in Gothenburg suggests a link between the attitudes of women abused by their parents and early exposure to the wrong sort of fairy tale... | [
"parents with young daughters",
"girls who like reading fairy stories",
"girls who think they can change their partners",
"parents with grown-up daughters"
] |
When one of the strings broke,people thought Itzhak Perlman would _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On Nov.18,1995,Itzhak Perlman,the violinist,came on stage to give a concert at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City.
If you have ever been to a Perlman concert, _ him.He was stricken with polio as a child,and so he has braces on both legs and walks with the aid of two crutches .
He walks painfu... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6480.txt | On Nov.18,1995,Itzhak Perlman,the violinist,came on stage to give a concert at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City.
If you have ever been to a Perlman concert, _ him.He was stricken with polio as a child,and so he has braces on both legs and walks with the aid of two crutches .
He walks painfully, yet ... | [
"go on playing with the remaining three strings",
"give up playing",
"change or repair his violin",
"get off the stage with shame"
] |
If you get lost in the forest, you should _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you go into the forest with friends, stay with them .If you don't , you may get lost, this is what you should do .Sit down and stay where you are .Don't try to find your friends ---let them find you instead .You can help them find you by staying in one place. There is another way to help your friends or oth... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13169.txt | If you go into the forest with friends, stay with them .If you don't , you may get lost, this is what you should do .Sit down and stay where you are .Don't try to find your friends ---let them find you instead .You can help them find you by staying in one place. There is another way to help your friends or other people... | [
"try to find your friends",
"walk around the forest",
"stay in one place and signals",
"shout as loudly as possible"
] |
Profe was a teacher of _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I was late on my first day of high school. My next class, Spanish, scared me. As the second bell rang in the hallway, I ran to the door of the classroom.
At the door, a hand reached out and shook mine firmly. I looked up. A man smiled and introduced himself as Profe, which means teacher or professor in Spani... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23375.txt | I was late on my first day of high school. My next class, Spanish, scared me. As the second bell rang in the hallway, I ran to the door of the classroom.
At the door, a hand reached out and shook mine firmly. I looked up. A man smiled and introduced himself as Profe, which means teacher or professor in Spanish. Right... | [
"English",
"German",
"French",
"Spanish"
] |
Which of the following can not help people get more Vitamin D? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Cancer researchers urged people on Wednesday to take more vitamin D to lower risk of cancer, saying studies showed a clear link. "Our suggestion is for people to increase their intake, through diet or a vitamin supplement," Dr. Cedric Garland said in a telephone interview.
Garland's research team reviewed 63 s... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5478.txt | Cancer researchers urged people on Wednesday to take more vitamin D to lower risk of cancer, saying studies showed a clear link. "Our suggestion is for people to increase their intake, through diet or a vitamin supplement," Dr. Cedric Garland said in a telephone interview.
Garland's research team reviewed 63 studies, i... | [
"Have more meat",
"Have some sunshine",
"Have a vitamin supplement",
"Have more fortified cheese"
] |
The writer was grateful mainly for _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The choice to adopt and hold gratefulness is the one that is different from those who suffer misfortune and those who enjoy a full life.
My mother died when I was 24. It was a very difficult time in my life -- everything seemed to fall apart. I lost my job, and then my _ were turned off. I had to take cold sh... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22245.txt | The choice to adopt and hold gratefulness is the one that is different from those who suffer misfortune and those who enjoy a full life.
My mother died when I was 24. It was a very difficult time in my life -- everything seemed to fall apart. I lost my job, and then my _ were turned off. I had to take cold showers for... | [
"his neighbor's donation",
"his community",
"having got the job",
"others' trust"
] |
The following examples except _ reflect man altering the balance of nature. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Everywhere man is altering the balance of nature.He is facilitating the spread of plants and animals into new regions, sometimes deliberately, sometimes unconsciously.He is covering huge areas with new kinds of plants, or with houses, factories, slag-heaps and other products of his civilization.He exterminates... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7675.txt | Everywhere man is altering the balance of nature.He is facilitating the spread of plants and animals into new regions, sometimes deliberately, sometimes unconsciously.He is covering huge areas with new kinds of plants, or with houses, factories, slag-heaps and other products of his civilization.He exterminates some spe... | [
"man is covering huge areas with new kinds of plants",
"man is facilitating the spread of animals into new regions.",
"man is killing some species on a large scale",
"man is getting to know the importance of keeping the balance of nature."
] |
What the cities mentioned above have in common is that they _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
No matter where you travel in Asia, you'll find yourself faced with a new culture, amazing food and special and friendly people. Here are some of these wonderful cities.
Beijing, China
Beijing serves as the capital of China. The city is old. In fact, almost all buildings have some cultural or historical... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17969.txt | No matter where you travel in Asia, you'll find yourself faced with a new culture, amazing food and special and friendly people. Here are some of these wonderful cities.
Beijing, China
Beijing serves as the capital of China. The city is old. In fact, almost all buildings have some cultural or historical signific... | [
"all once served as capitals",
"were all destroyed by war once",
"all have many tourist attractions to enjoy",
"all operate under their own laws"
] |
What is the purpose of the author in the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nobody likes having to deal with an upset child. If your little one is hurt, scared or sad, your heart breaks for her. If she's mad, it can make you mad. You want to be there for her and comfort her, but the best way to do that will depend mainly on two things: why she's upset and how old she is. Be calm and o... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12979.txt | Nobody likes having to deal with an upset child. If your little one is hurt, scared or sad, your heart breaks for her. If she's mad, it can make you mad. You want to be there for her and comfort her, but the best way to do that will depend mainly on two things: why she's upset and how old she is. Be calm and open-minde... | [
"To show an upset child is very tough.",
"To share his experience of keeping a child.",
"To tell how to comfort an upset child.",
"To get advice on how to raise a child."
] |
It is important to preserve the natural resources because they _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is important for countries to develop. Sometimes development can do more harm than good for a country. Therefore, this development needs to be different from past development, which polluted the environment and wasted natural resources. One possible solution to this problem now being discussed is sustainabl... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12118.txt | It is important for countries to develop. Sometimes development can do more harm than good for a country. Therefore, this development needs to be different from past development, which polluted the environment and wasted natural resources. One possible solution to this problem now being discussed is sustainable develop... | [
"consume the energy for important things",
"are running out",
"provide the energy for people to use",
"are being produced at a high rate"
] |
How much did Myers' students pay for the rain forest they bought? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mike Myers is a teacher at Chauncey Rose High School in Terre Haute, Indiana. Last year, he taught his students about the world's rain forests. They learned that rain forests are important because the plants and animals of the rain forest give us food, wood, and medicine.
Destruction of the world's rain forest... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12957.txt | Mike Myers is a teacher at Chauncey Rose High School in Terre Haute, Indiana. Last year, he taught his students about the world's rain forests. They learned that rain forests are important because the plants and animals of the rain forest give us food, wood, and medicine.
Destruction of the world's rain forests is a se... | [
"$25",
"$75",
"$80",
"$2000"
] |
When a baseball player hits the ball, he must _ to get a point. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
American English is full of colorful expressions. One such expression is to touch all bases.
There are four bases in baseball - first, second, third and home plate. When a baseball player hits the ball, he must run to each base - in order - and touch it with his foot. It is the only way to get a point. If the ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5001.txt | American English is full of colorful expressions. One such expression is to touch all bases.
There are four bases in baseball - first, second, third and home plate. When a baseball player hits the ball, he must run to each base - in order - and touch it with his foot. It is the only way to get a point. If the player hi... | [
"run to each base freely",
"touch the home plate first",
"touch all the bases with his hands",
"run to each base in order and touch it with his foot"
] |
The girl's family live in _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hello!
My name is Becky Sharp. I'm eleven years old. I've got one brother--his name's Jonson and he's fourteen. I haven't got any sisters.
I live with my mum , dad and grandma in a small house in Chesterfield,in the north of England. There are lots of things to do here. My friends and I go to the cinema on Sat... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5953.txt | Hello!
My name is Becky Sharp. I'm eleven years old. I've got one brother--his name's Jonson and he's fourteen. I haven't got any sisters.
I live with my mum , dad and grandma in a small house in Chesterfield,in the north of England. There are lots of things to do here. My friends and I go to the cinema on Saturdays.
D... | [
"a big room",
"a cinema",
"the west of England",
"the north of England"
] |
The passage is mainly about _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Technology is changing our lives. Our present aerospace companies are gradually disappearing as private space concerns are being born every day. I'm going to discuss three spacebased businesses that are sure to soon influence us all.
First we have to make space travel cheaply and safely. Engine design is the ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13116.txt | Technology is changing our lives. Our present aerospace companies are gradually disappearing as private space concerns are being born every day. I'm going to discuss three spacebased businesses that are sure to soon influence us all.
First we have to make space travel cheaply and safely. Engine design is the main chal... | [
"the future of space travel",
"the cost of space travel in the future",
"the development of spacecrafts",
"cheap travel in the future"
] |
Which phrase best describes the mass of an object? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Which phrase best describes the mass of an object?
Choices:
A. the weight of the object
B. the volume of the object
C. the amount of matter in the object
D. the amount of gravitational pull on the object | Correct answer: C | science | ACTAAP_2015_5_6 | {
"text": [
"the weight of the object",
"the volume of the object",
"the amount of matter in the object",
"the amount of gravitational pull on the object"
],
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
]
} | C | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
According to the passage, the danger of nuclear power lies in _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nuclear radiation has a certain mystery, partly because it cannot be detected by human senses. It can't be seen or heard, or touched or tasted, even though it may be all around us. There are other things like that. For example, radio waves are all around but we can't detect them or sense them without a radio ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1676.txt | Nuclear radiation has a certain mystery, partly because it cannot be detected by human senses. It can't be seen or heard, or touched or tasted, even though it may be all around us. There are other things like that. For example, radio waves are all around but we can't detect them or sense them without a radio receiver.... | [
"nuclear mystery",
"radiation detection",
"radiation level",
"nuclear radiation"
] |
What sport do Tom and his father like playing? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hello, everyone. My name is Tom . I'm a middle school student. I am a soccer fan . I play soccer after school every day. This is my father, His name is Mike Smith. He is a soccer fan, too. He plays soccer very well. I like playing soccer with my father very much. We have a great collection of 15 soccer bal... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6058.txt | Hello, everyone. My name is Tom . I'm a middle school student. I am a soccer fan . I play soccer after school every day. This is my father, His name is Mike Smith. He is a soccer fan, too. He plays soccer very well. I like playing soccer with my father very much. We have a great collection of 15 soccer balls. This... | [
"Soccer",
"Basketball",
"Tennis",
"Ping-pong"
] |
What's the best title for this passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Picture this scene, a 6-year-old girl is alone on a raft, with no lifejacket, 200 yards from the shore with the winds whipping up the water. She is pointing at her cousins, and yelling out, "They are drowning!" Your eyes scan left only to see a three-year-old above the surface of the water and you realize two ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13891.txt | Picture this scene, a 6-year-old girl is alone on a raft, with no lifejacket, 200 yards from the shore with the winds whipping up the water. She is pointing at her cousins, and yelling out, "They are drowning!" Your eyes scan left only to see a three-year-old above the surface of the water and you realize two hands are... | [
"A dangerous experience",
"Bear Lake",
"A life jacket",
"Three teen heroines"
] |
Twenty students _ to school because they live near the school. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are 55 students in my class. They come from different places, so they go to school in different ways. Twenty students go to school on foot because they live near the school. Ten students ride the bikes to school because they live not far from the school. Ten students go to school by bus because they live... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4921.txt | There are 55 students in my class. They come from different places, so they go to school in different ways. Twenty students go to school on foot because they live near the school. Ten students ride the bikes to school because they live not far from the school. Ten students go to school by bus because they live far from... | [
"walk",
"by bus",
"ride a bike",
"on foot"
] |
How long did it take Lily to go through the entrance of the CED for her first visit? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My name is Lily. I'm a junior high school student from Guangzhou. Last winter holiday, I visited Hong Kong for the first time with my mother and her workmates. Before we went through the entrance of the Customs and Excise Department (,CED), we had to wait for more than four hours there. All the passengers must... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4604.txt | My name is Lily. I'm a junior high school student from Guangzhou. Last winter holiday, I visited Hong Kong for the first time with my mother and her workmates. Before we went through the entrance of the Customs and Excise Department (,CED), we had to wait for more than four hours there. All the passengers must show the... | [
"Less than one hour.",
"About two hours.",
"About three hours.",
"More than four hours."
] |
It may be concluded from this passage that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We convey information through the position and movement of the body. We often use gestures or body movements to stress what we are saying. For example, when I lecture , I often use my hands to emphasize points or point to something on the blackboard. Some people use them more than others. The victory si... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19986.txt | We convey information through the position and movement of the body. We often use gestures or body movements to stress what we are saying. For example, when I lecture , I often use my hands to emphasize points or point to something on the blackboard. Some people use them more than others. The victory sign, the O... | [
"body language can completely replace words",
"different cultures share different nonverbal behaviours",
"body language sounds louder than verbal information",
"body language can be helpful for us to communicate with each other"
] |
"The Zoo "is. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
Captain Good Fellow
Do you enjoy interesting stories ,funny games and exciting dances? Captain Good Fellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at,10:00,free.
Walking Tour of the Town
Forget your worries on Saturday ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15522.txt | SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
Captain Good Fellow
Do you enjoy interesting stories ,funny games and exciting dances? Captain Good Fellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at,10:00,free.
Walking Tour of the Town
Forget your worries on Saturday morning.T... | [
"a park with lots of animals",
"the first concert from the U.S.",
"a music group from Australia",
"a popular rock band from Europe"
] |
What do we know about the author? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Everybody in this city wants a car, and I'm no exception. A car brings with it the freedom to travel", said a friend of mine while reading a car magazine. I might not agree with him, but no doubt he was speaking for a rapidly growing number of middle-class Chinese. While it is true that all the waiting, walki... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12476.txt | "Everybody in this city wants a car, and I'm no exception. A car brings with it the freedom to travel", said a friend of mine while reading a car magazine. I might not agree with him, but no doubt he was speaking for a rapidly growing number of middle-class Chinese. While it is true that all the waiting, walking, being... | [
"The author doesn't want a car.",
"The author agrees that a car offers freedom to travel.",
"The author suggests that we should rely on bicycles.",
"The author thinks that the invention of cars leads to many problems."
] |
Dr. Bruce McEwen ofRockefellerUniversitybelieves that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Humans should not try to avoid stress any more than they would _ food, love or exercise," said Dr. Hans Selye, the first physician to document the effects of stress on the body. While here's on question that continuous stress is harmful, several studies suggest that challenging situations in which you're abl... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23521.txt | "Humans should not try to avoid stress any more than they would _ food, love or exercise," said Dr. Hans Selye, the first physician to document the effects of stress on the body. While here's on question that continuous stress is harmful, several studies suggest that challenging situations in which you're able to rise... | [
"a person's memory is determined by the level of hormones in his body",
"a person's memory improves with continued experience of stress.",
"stress hormones have lasting positive effects on the brain",
"short bursts of stress hormones improve memory function"
] |
Which of the following can be the main idea of idea text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is widely acknowledged that it is by no means an easy task to bring up a child well.And our ancestors already understood it well."It takes an entire village to raise a child."That's an old proverb that is being quoted more and more often these days.And I'm pleased about that.
Today,more and more schools are... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11820.txt | It is widely acknowledged that it is by no means an easy task to bring up a child well.And our ancestors already understood it well."It takes an entire village to raise a child."That's an old proverb that is being quoted more and more often these days.And I'm pleased about that.
Today,more and more schools are reaching... | [
"Parents play an important part in children's education.",
"Communities have no effect on the way to new and high ideals.",
"Parents and other organizations should all be responsible for children's growth",
"Businesses may arrange softie training courses for students."
] |
Who dived after Duret into the river to save the little girl? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
(NEW YORK) A French tourist highly praised for rescuing a two-year-old girl in Manhattan said he didn't think twice before diving into the freezing East River.
Tuesday'sDaily Newssaid 29-year-old Julien Duret from France was the man who left the spot quickly after the rescue last Saturday.
He lifted the little... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high707.txt | (NEW YORK) A French tourist highly praised for rescuing a two-year-old girl in Manhattan said he didn't think twice before diving into the freezing East River.
Tuesday'sDaily Newssaid 29-year-old Julien Duret from France was the man who left the spot quickly after the rescue last Saturday.
He lifted the little girl out... | [
"David Anderson",
"A passer-by",
"His girlfriend",
"A taxi driver"
] |
In this passage, Michael Bloomberg is the name of a _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The following are some tips for becoming a successful businessman by Michael Bloomberg. They are based on his experience of building a company from the ground up, leading New York City as mayor , and so on.
Take Risks
Life is too short to spend your time avoiding failure.
In 1981, at the age of 39, I lost my ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7600.txt | The following are some tips for becoming a successful businessman by Michael Bloomberg. They are based on his experience of building a company from the ground up, leading New York City as mayor , and so on.
Take Risks
Life is too short to spend your time avoiding failure.
In 1981, at the age of 39, I lost my job. The ... | [
"newspaper",
"place",
"company",
"person"
] |
Which of the statements may 1east support Mr.Dweck's idea when you give praise to your student who does well on a test? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If your child does well on a test,of course,you're going to praise or her-but if you focus too often on achievements, children may not get the right message.Why?
An experiment by psychologist Carol Dweck at Columbia University in New York shows what happens when kids are praised for their efforts,and what happ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16985.txt | If your child does well on a test,of course,you're going to praise or her-but if you focus too often on achievements, children may not get the right message.Why?
An experiment by psychologist Carol Dweck at Columbia University in New York shows what happens when kids are praised for their efforts,and what happens when ... | [
"You must have taken a lot of efforts.",
"You're smart and second to none.",
"You're diligent in challenges.",
"Your hard work contributes to your achievements."
] |
Azalea's music style was questioned because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Iggy Azalea doesn't look like a rapper . On May 17, she attended the 2015 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, US, with pink hair and a blue coat. She looked like a model, but won big as a rapper. The 24-year-old Australian beat out big names like Nicki Minaj and Drake to win the award for Top Rap Artist.
It... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18870.txt | Iggy Azalea doesn't look like a rapper . On May 17, she attended the 2015 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, US, with pink hair and a blue coat. She looked like a model, but won big as a rapper. The 24-year-old Australian beat out big names like Nicki Minaj and Drake to win the award for Top Rap Artist.
It's a grea... | [
"She sings with Australia accent",
"She looked like a model herself",
"People think her music is of too much black style",
"People don't accept singers from southern America"
] |
Electric substations have what devices, which use electromagnetic induction to increase or decrease the voltage of the current? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Electric substations have what devices, which use electromagnetic induction to increase or decrease the voltage of the current? | transformers | science | null | null | null | tubes | transistors | generators | transformers | Electric substations have several functions. Many substations distribute electricity from a few high-voltage lines to several lower-voltage lines. They have electric transformers, which use electromagnetic induction to change the voltage of the current. Some transformers increase the voltage; others decrease the voltag... | null | null | null |
English dinner is different from Chinese, for _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dinner, for the English people, is the richest meal of a day and is, different from Chinese dinner, a very formal meal. Many people even wear special clothes for dinner. So if you are asked out to dinner, you must find out whether you are expected to wear a formal suit. You would feel upset if, when you got th... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22884.txt | Dinner, for the English people, is the richest meal of a day and is, different from Chinese dinner, a very formal meal. Many people even wear special clothes for dinner. So if you are asked out to dinner, you must find out whether you are expected to wear a formal suit. You would feel upset if, when you got there, you ... | [
"English dinner is a very formal meal",
"English dinner is the richest meal of the day",
"English dinner is served at home",
"English dinner is served in the evening"
] |
What medical emergency occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow to part of the brain, causing death of brain cells? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What medical emergency occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow to part of the brain, causing death of brain cells? | stroke | science | null | null | null | heart murmur | cardiac arrest | epileptic seizure | stroke | A stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow to part of the brain. Brain cells die quickly when their oxygen supply is cut off. Therefore, a stroke may cause permanent loss of normal mental functions. Many stroke patients suffer some degree of paralysis, or loss of the ability to feel or move certain parts of th... | null | null | null |
What is it called when large objects are broken down into smaller pieces? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is it called when large objects are broken down into smaller pieces? | weathering | science | null | null | null | evolution | decay | metamorphosis | weathering | null | null | null | |
The writer always refuses to give people directions because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some people have a very poor sense of direction. Unluckily, I am one of them. I have visited a place many times but I may still get lost there the next time.
When I was a little girl, I never dared to ask strangers the way. And so I used to walk around in circles and hope that by chance I would get to the plac... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2977.txt | Some people have a very poor sense of direction. Unluckily, I am one of them. I have visited a place many times but I may still get lost there the next time.
When I was a little girl, I never dared to ask strangers the way. And so I used to walk around in circles and hope that by chance I would get to the place I was g... | [
"she is a stranger to the city",
"she doesn't know the people",
"she has no time to help others",
"she's afraid of giving wrong direction"
] |
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