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The degree of intimacy of friendship mainly depends on _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Friendship is one of the basic bonds between human beings. While the characteristics of friendship might vary from one country to another, people from all cultures not only enjoy friends but need them.
Many studies have shown that teenagers who have no friends often suffer from psychological disorders. It ha... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high762.txt | Friendship is one of the basic bonds between human beings. While the characteristics of friendship might vary from one country to another, people from all cultures not only enjoy friends but need them.
Many studies have shown that teenagers who have no friends often suffer from psychological disorders. It has been sh... | [
"age",
"belonging",
"personality",
"culture"
] |
Which of the following is true? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A man went to see a doctor. "Open your mouth ", the doctor said. The man opened his mouth and the doctor looked in quickly. "It's clear what's wrong with you .You need more exercise, " the doctor said. "But doctor," the man said "I don't think ..." "Don't tell me what you think," " I am the doctor, not you... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1067.txt | A man went to see a doctor. "Open your mouth ", the doctor said. The man opened his mouth and the doctor looked in quickly. "It's clear what's wrong with you .You need more exercise, " the doctor said. "But doctor," the man said "I don't think ..." "Don't tell me what you think," " I am the doctor, not you. I know ... | [
"The postman sent letters on foot.",
"The doctor had a walk in a park every day.",
"The postman lived near a train station",
"The postman went to see the doctor on foot."
] |
The robots that participated in the US's DARPA challenge were required to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Contestants from around the world met in Pomona, California, this month to test their skills at things like driving a car, walking down stairs, and opening doors. Sounds easy, right? But the competitors weren't people--they were robots!
The bots were participating in the final round of the US's DARPA(Defense ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13349.txt | Contestants from around the world met in Pomona, California, this month to test their skills at things like driving a car, walking down stairs, and opening doors. Sounds easy, right? But the competitors weren't people--they were robots!
The bots were participating in the final round of the US's DARPA(Defense Advanced ... | [
"challenge all the tasks",
"have a good sense of smell",
"complete their tasks in an hour",
"act in the dark in the whole process"
] |
We can conclude from the passage that_. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"What If" questions can help you think about what to do in case something should happen. There are no fight answers because every case is different.Use the questions with your parents or with friends and decide what you think might work? Think of your own solutions and make up new"What If"questions to answer.
... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23511.txt | "What If" questions can help you think about what to do in case something should happen. There are no fight answers because every case is different.Use the questions with your parents or with friends and decide what you think might work? Think of your own solutions and make up new"What If"questions to answer.
1 ) You a... | [
"all the older students like to bully the younger students",
"if the students fight with the bullies,they will get hurt",
"the teachers call help to solve the bullying problems",
"the students'safety is more important than money"
] |
A floral shop had a three day sale on rose bouquets. On Monday, they sold 12 bouquets. On Tuesday, they sold three times that many bouquets. On Wednesday it rained all day and they only sold a third of what they did the day before. How many bouquets did they sell during the three day sale? | On Tuesday they sold 12*3=<<12*3=36>>36 bouquets
On Wednesday they only sold 36/3=<<36/3=12>>12 bouquets
In total they sold 12+36+12=<<12+36+12=60>>60 bouquets
#### 60 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A floral shop had a three day sale on rose bouquets. On Monday, they sold 12 bouquets. On Tuesday, they sold three times that many bouquets. On Wednesday it rained all day and they only sold a third of what they did the day before. How many bouquets did they sell during the three day sale? | On Tuesday they sold 12*3=<<12*3=36>>36 bouquets
On Wednesday they only sold 36/3=<<36/3=12>>12 bouquets
In total they sold 12+36+12=<<12+36+12=60>>60 bouquets
#### 60 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which sentence is not right according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many people catch a cold in the spring time and / or fall. It makes us wonder .if scientists can send a man to the moon, why they can't find a cure for the common cold. The answer is easy. There are exactly hundreds of kinds of cold viruses there. You never know which one you will get, so there isn't a cure f... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8022.txt | Many people catch a cold in the spring time and / or fall. It makes us wonder .if scientists can send a man to the moon, why they can't find a cure for the common cold. The answer is easy. There are exactly hundreds of kinds of cold viruses there. You never know which one you will get, so there isn't a cure for each o... | [
"The heat in your body can kill the virus when you have a fever.",
"A running nose can prevent the virus from attacking your cells.",
"If you have a cold , you mustn't take medicines.",
"It's not the same to cure the patients when they have a cold."
] |
The old woman gave the little boy the biggest smile _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Where is Love? How can we find Love?
Once a little boy wanted to meet Love. He knew it was a long trip to where Love lived, so he got his things ready with some pizzas and drinks and started off. When he passed three streets, he saw an old woman sitting in the park and watching some birds. She looked very hung... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle827.txt | Where is Love? How can we find Love?
Once a little boy wanted to meet Love. He knew it was a long trip to where Love lived, so he got his things ready with some pizzas and drinks and started off. When he passed three streets, he saw an old woman sitting in the park and watching some birds. She looked very hungry. The b... | [
"after the little boy went home",
"before it grew dark",
"when she was drinking Coke",
"after the little boy hugged her"
] |
The writer uses Britain and Italy as examples to show _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Did you know that about 55% of communication is unspoken, so in fact, our bodies are actually saying more than our words. I find that the key to a successful conversation in any language is to speak to people not only in their spoken language but also with the body language they know best.
Britain, along with ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6929.txt | Did you know that about 55% of communication is unspoken, so in fact, our bodies are actually saying more than our words. I find that the key to a successful conversation in any language is to speak to people not only in their spoken language but also with the body language they know best.
Britain, along with much of N... | [
"men and women greet in the same way",
"Italians are more friendly than the British people",
"keeping personal space is very important in any country",
"people in different countries use different body language"
] |
What is the purpose of the boarding school to hold "failure week"? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Failing in something isn't a really nice feeling, but Scotland' s Fettes College in Edinburgh wants to show its students that failure isn't something to fear and is actually something to accept willingly!
The boarding school held "failure week" to celebrate taking risks and learning from them. Whether in sport... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13071.txt | Failing in something isn't a really nice feeling, but Scotland' s Fettes College in Edinburgh wants to show its students that failure isn't something to fear and is actually something to accept willingly!
The boarding school held "failure week" to celebrate taking risks and learning from them. Whether in sports or scho... | [
"To get the students involved in social activities.",
"To help the students accept and learn from failure.",
"To make the students study even harder.",
"To teach the students how to get relaxed."
] |
Kyle goes to basketball practice every day for 2 hours. At practice he spends half of the time shooting and the rest of the time running and weight lifting. If he runs for twice the time he spends weightlifting, how much time in minutes does he spend lifting weight? | Half of the 2-hour practice is for running and weightlifting, so the time for running and weight lifting is 1/2 * 2 hours = <<2*1/2=1>>1 hour.
If the time he lifts weights is x, then the time he runs is 2x.
So the time for running and weight lifting is x + 2x = 3x = 1 hour
Thus 3x = 60 minutes
Thus x = 60/3 = <<60/3=20... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Kyle goes to basketball practice every day for 2 hours. At practice he spends half of the time shooting and the rest of the time running and weight lifting. If he runs for twice the time he spends weightlifting, how much time in minutes does he spend lifting weight? | Half of the 2-hour practice is for running and weightlifting, so the time for running and weight lifting is 1/2 * 2 hours = <<2*1/2=1>>1 hour.
If the time he lifts weights is x, then the time he runs is 2x.
So the time for running and weight lifting is x + 2x = 3x = 1 hour
Thus 3x = 60 minutes
Thus x = 60/3 = <<60/3=20... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Don can paint 3 tiles a minute, Ken can paint 2 more tiles a minute than Don and Laura can paint twice as many tiles as Ken. Kim can paint 3 fewer tiles than Laura can in a minute. How many tiles can Don, Ken, Laura and Kim paint in 15 minutes? | Ken paints 3 tiles/minute + 2 tiles/minute = <<3+2=5>>5 tiles/minute.
Laura can paint 5 tiles/minute x 2 = <<5*2=10>>10 tiles/minute.
Kim can paint 10 tiles/minute - 3 tiles/minute = <<10-3=7>>7 tiles/minute.
All 4 can paint 3 tiles/minute + 5 tiles/minute + 10 tiles/minute + 7 tiles/minute = 25 tiles/minute.
In 15 min... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Don can paint 3 tiles a minute, Ken can paint 2 more tiles a minute than Don and Laura can paint twice as many tiles as Ken. Kim can paint 3 fewer tiles than Laura can in a minute. How many tiles can Don, Ken, Laura and Kim paint in 15 minutes? | Ken paints 3 tiles/minute + 2 tiles/minute = <<3+2=5>>5 tiles/minute.
Laura can paint 5 tiles/minute x 2 = <<5*2=10>>10 tiles/minute.
Kim can paint 10 tiles/minute - 3 tiles/minute = <<10-3=7>>7 tiles/minute.
All 4 can paint 3 tiles/minute + 5 tiles/minute + 10 tiles/minute + 7 tiles/minute = 25 tiles/minute.
In 15 min... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which is NOT one of the main themes of this year's Chinese movies? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Youth, friendship and love are the main themes of this year's Chinese movies, such as So Young(<<>> ) and American Dreams in China(<<>> ). Tiny Times(<<>> ), one of the most popular movies this summer, also has the same features.
The movie was based on author and director Guo Jingming's novel of the same name.... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2157.txt | Youth, friendship and love are the main themes of this year's Chinese movies, such as So Young(<<>> ) and American Dreams in China(<<>> ). Tiny Times(<<>> ), one of the most popular movies this summer, also has the same features.
The movie was based on author and director Guo Jingming's novel of the same name. It tells... | [
"Youth",
"Love",
"War",
"Friendship"
] |
One of the prizes for the couple is _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The wedding took place in a Birmingham hotel.The bride and her father arrived in a new black American sports car.Her father looked nervous and uncomfortable in front of the cameras.The bride wore a silk wedding dress.She smiled nervously at the waiting photographers and went to a room on the first floor where ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12955.txt | The wedding took place in a Birmingham hotel.The bride and her father arrived in a new black American sports car.Her father looked nervous and uncomfortable in front of the cameras.The bride wore a silk wedding dress.She smiled nervously at the waiting photographers and went to a room on the first floor where she met h... | [
"to use an apartment free for some time.",
"to spend their honeymoon wherever they like.",
"to have a wedding dress free.",
"to own an American sports car."
] |
What can we learn about Willy Loman? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Arthur Miller (1915--2005) is universally recognized as one of the greatest dramatists of the 20th century. Miller's father had moved to the USA from Austria-Hungary, drawn like so many others by the "Great American Dream". However, he experienced severe financial hardship when his family business was ruined i... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2542.txt | Arthur Miller (1915--2005) is universally recognized as one of the greatest dramatists of the 20th century. Miller's father had moved to the USA from Austria-Hungary, drawn like so many others by the "Great American Dream". However, he experienced severe financial hardship when his family business was ruined in the Gre... | [
"He treats his employer badly.",
"He runs the Wagner Company.",
"He is a victim of the American system.",
"He is regarded as a hero by his colleagues."
] |
The purpose of the passage seems _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For those who have lonely nights and have trouble falling asleep, he is proving the ideal partner. This is a man who does not snore in bed. And he is happy to wrap a comforting arm around his dearest until morning arrives.
He does exist. He is the body-shaped pillow, the latest sleeping aid from Japan... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22457.txt | For those who have lonely nights and have trouble falling asleep, he is proving the ideal partner. This is a man who does not snore in bed. And he is happy to wrap a comforting arm around his dearest until morning arrives.
He does exist. He is the body-shaped pillow, the latest sleeping aid from Japan.
... | [
"to introduce the latest sleeping aid, the body-shaped pillow",
"to advise people to use the body-shaped pillow",
"to tell how the body-shaped pillow is invented",
"to tell how the body-shaped pillow works"
] |
Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Wang Guozhen, a poet, died of cancer at the age of 59 0n April 26, 2015, one month before his latest book was to be published c), according to Beijing News.The poet's death has started heated discussions online.
He was a graduate of Jinan University in Guangzhou, where he majored in literature. Wang began to... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5215.txt | Wang Guozhen, a poet, died of cancer at the age of 59 0n April 26, 2015, one month before his latest book was to be published c), according to Beijing News.The poet's death has started heated discussions online.
He was a graduate of Jinan University in Guangzhou, where he majored in literature. Wang began to write po... | [
"Wang Ling is a Sina weibo user.",
"Wang Ling is one of Wang Guozhen's fans.",
"The poem quoted by Xi Jin ping is written b y Wang Ling.",
"Xi jin ping quoted his poem at the 2013 APEC CEO Summit."
] |
Arctic explorers may catch colds when _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The common cold is the world's most widespread illness, which is a serious infection that man receives.
The most widespread mistake of all is that colds are caused by cold. They are not. They are caused by viruses passing on from person to person. You catch a cold by touching directly or indirectly, with someo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2418.txt | The common cold is the world's most widespread illness, which is a serious infection that man receives.
The most widespread mistake of all is that colds are caused by cold. They are not. They are caused by viruses passing on from person to person. You catch a cold by touching directly or indirectly, with someone who al... | [
"they are working in the separate Arctic areas",
"they are writing reports in terribly cold weather",
"they are free from work in the isolated Arctic regions",
"they are coming into touch again with the outside world"
] |
Which of the following ie TRUE? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Tomorrow is my mother's birthday," Ellen thinks. She wants to buy a gift for
her mother, but she doesn't have any money. "What should I do?" She thinks and
thinks. Suddenly she has a good idea. She can make a gift by herself. So she
uses a piece of paper to make a card. She draws a beautiful picture with
bi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5351.txt | "Tomorrow is my mother's birthday," Ellen thinks. She wants to buy a gift for
her mother, but she doesn't have any money. "What should I do?" She thinks and
thinks. Suddenly she has a good idea. She can make a gift by herself. So she
uses a piece of paper to make a card. She draws a beautiful picture with
birds and f... | [
"Ellen's mother only likes expensive( gifts.",
"Ellen's mother is very happy.",
"Ellen makes her mother angry.",
"Ellen doesn't like her mother."
] |
Which of the following about the new elements is NOT true? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you heard about the periodic table lately? Well, there's some big news about this special table, but first, remember that the periodic table is used for all the elements , or things that make up our world.
Elements are all around us. Iron is one of the most common elements found on the earth. You probab... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6841.txt | Have you heard about the periodic table lately? Well, there's some big news about this special table, but first, remember that the periodic table is used for all the elements , or things that make up our world.
Elements are all around us. Iron is one of the most common elements found on the earth. You probably know t... | [
"They are heavy metals.",
"They were made in labs.",
"They can't be found in nature.",
"They are widely used in our daily lives."
] |
Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Now let's talk about doing well by doing good--many people who have ever been volunteers for the community find their place in relative jobs or even make their way to be corporate leaders.
Consider the case of Kimberly Mulcahy. Throughout her career, Mulcahy has actively volunteered in her community, professio... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7473.txt | Now let's talk about doing well by doing good--many people who have ever been volunteers for the community find their place in relative jobs or even make their way to be corporate leaders.
Consider the case of Kimberly Mulcahy. Throughout her career, Mulcahy has actively volunteered in her community, profession and ind... | [
"Volunteer Work Can Boost Your Career.",
"Mulcahy's Voluntary Work Experience.",
"It's a Good Chance to Be a Volunteer.",
"Volunteer Work."
] |
The moral of the original story is that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Walt Disney is credited for creating such wonderful things as Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse. However, he cannot take the credit for creating other well-loved characters, such as Cinderella and Snow White. _ are almost automatically associated with Disney because Disney turned old fables into cartoon movies.
Th... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6808.txt | Walt Disney is credited for creating such wonderful things as Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse. However, he cannot take the credit for creating other well-loved characters, such as Cinderella and Snow White. _ are almost automatically associated with Disney because Disney turned old fables into cartoon movies.
The origina... | [
"a wicked person cannot escape punishment.",
"a devoted person certainly deserves respect.",
"a well-behaved child earns a great reward.",
"a dishonest child cannot get mother love."
] |
Why didn't the author change her major immediately? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Reflecting on the past about those decisions or actions that can't be reversed and being occupied with thoughts of "What if?" is no way to live. But there are a few things in life I'd probably do differently if I had the chance.
I once majored in architecture -- something I had been crazy about for as long a... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14888.txt | Reflecting on the past about those decisions or actions that can't be reversed and being occupied with thoughts of "What if?" is no way to live. But there are a few things in life I'd probably do differently if I had the chance.
I once majored in architecture -- something I had been crazy about for as long as I could... | [
"Changing a major was uncommon",
"Her advisor forced her not to do that",
"She thought it a betrayal of her younger self",
"She didn't want her childhood dream to fade."
] |
The writer writes this passage to tell us _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most families love home cooking! The food tastes good and warm, and a family meal brings everyone together.In some families, meals are often the only times everyone sees one another the same time.
Another reason people enjoy home cooking is that it is often a way of showing love.A parent who makes some cookies... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5029.txt | Most families love home cooking! The food tastes good and warm, and a family meal brings everyone together.In some families, meals are often the only times everyone sees one another the same time.
Another reason people enjoy home cooking is that it is often a way of showing love.A parent who makes some cookies is not j... | [
"family meals are important.",
"how to make cookies.",
"people are too busy to cook.",
"homemade cookies taste better."
] |
If a child's musical ability is not recognized, _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How to deal successfully with a child who shows outstanding musical ability?It's not always clear how best to develop and encourage his gift.Many parents may even fail to recognise and respond to their children's need until frustration explodes into difficult or uncooperative behaviour.And while most schools ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6179.txt | How to deal successfully with a child who shows outstanding musical ability?It's not always clear how best to develop and encourage his gift.Many parents may even fail to recognise and respond to their children's need until frustration explodes into difficult or uncooperative behaviour.And while most schools are equip... | [
"the child may misbehave",
"the ability may fade away",
"the child may lose interest",
"the parents may become anxious"
] |
What is mainly talked about in the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People smile at times. However, the meaning of a smile in different cultures may be different. Depending on different cultures, smiling can express joy and amusement, but it can also show embarrassment .
People in the United States smile a lot. Every one smiles at each other in order to show they are open and ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10555.txt | People smile at times. However, the meaning of a smile in different cultures may be different. Depending on different cultures, smiling can express joy and amusement, but it can also show embarrassment .
People in the United States smile a lot. Every one smiles at each other in order to show they are open and friendly.... | [
"People smile at times.",
"Smiling can express different feelings depending on different cultures.",
"Americans are more open and friendly than Chinese people.",
"The Chinese people often hide their true feelings."
] |
"Every dog has its day" means " _ ". | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As we know, there are differences between western culture and Chinese culture. We can see differences when we pay attention to the way words are used. Let's look at the words about animals and plants. Most expressions in Chinese about the dog, for example, "a homeless dog", "a mad dog", "a running dog" and "a ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9376.txt | As we know, there are differences between western culture and Chinese culture. We can see differences when we pay attention to the way words are used. Let's look at the words about animals and plants. Most expressions in Chinese about the dog, for example, "a homeless dog", "a mad dog", "a running dog" and "a dog catch... | [
"Everybody in the world is lucky.",
"Each person lives his own way of life.",
"If one works hard, he's sure to succeed.",
"Everybody has a time in life to be lucky."
] |
When given the dessert, the author's friend _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A good friend of mine lives about one hour away. I called her last week and found out that she wasn't doing well at work, which would make the following year a little more difficult. After hanging up the phone, I decided to offer to help her, but I couldn't think of what to do. However, opportunities come them... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5534.txt | A good friend of mine lives about one hour away. I called her last week and found out that she wasn't doing well at work, which would make the following year a little more difficult. After hanging up the phone, I decided to offer to help her, but I couldn't think of what to do. However, opportunities come themselves wh... | [
"refused the offer",
"knew the entire thing",
"asked some questions",
"followed the delivery person out"
] |
According to New York Times,we know that books on _ sell best. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you know about a series of books that say they are "for dummies"? These American selfhelp books have been translated into more than thirty nine languages including Chinese,Arabic,Russian,French,German,Greek and Spanish.
"Dummy" is a word for a stupid person.The dummies books are not really for stupid people... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1180.txt | Do you know about a series of books that say they are "for dummies"? These American selfhelp books have been translated into more than thirty nine languages including Chinese,Arabic,Russian,French,German,Greek and Spanish.
"Dummy" is a word for a stupid person.The dummies books are not really for stupid people.They are... | [
"technology and personal finance",
"opera and car repairing",
"diseases and education",
"cooking and world history"
] |
In his article, Richard Florida tried to express that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Cities with high levels of homeownership--in the range of 75%, like Detroit and St. Louis--had on average considerably lower levels of economic activity and much lower wages and incomes. Far too many people in financial problems are trapped in homes they can't sell, unable to move on to new centers of opportun... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5498.txt | Cities with high levels of homeownership--in the range of 75%, like Detroit and St. Louis--had on average considerably lower levels of economic activity and much lower wages and incomes. Far too many people in financial problems are trapped in homes they can't sell, unable to move on to new centers of opportunity.
The ... | [
"people in Los Angeles are happier than those in St. Louis",
"renting a house is better than owning a house",
"Detroit's economy is healthier than New York's economy",
"New York and Los Angeles are happiest cities"
] |
Which of the following statements is true _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Scientists used to exploreon the surface of the ocean. Now they are exploring below the surface, too. They want to know about ocean water and the plant and animal life deep in the ocean.
In 1934 the scientist William Beebe dived 3 000 feet below the surface in a hollow steel ball. In 1935 August Piccard dived ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13869.txt | Scientists used to exploreon the surface of the ocean. Now they are exploring below the surface, too. They want to know about ocean water and the plant and animal life deep in the ocean.
In 1934 the scientist William Beebe dived 3 000 feet below the surface in a hollow steel ball. In 1935 August Piccard dived 10330 fee... | [
"The early divers could not stay down for very long.",
"Up to now only five women scientists have stayed in the undersea laboratory.",
"The purpose of setting up the undersea laboratories is to make plans for the use of the resources in the ocean.",
"None of the above is true."
] |
Which of the following is NOT true about the Ming Dynasty? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
London will host a major exhibition of 15th-century Chinese artwork, including paintings, sculptures and porcelain, which are all from Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
The exhibition will be open from Sept 18 to Jan 5. On display will be 108 cultural relics from 10 museums in China, as well as collections from the ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13902.txt | London will host a major exhibition of 15th-century Chinese artwork, including paintings, sculptures and porcelain, which are all from Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
The exhibition will be open from Sept 18 to Jan 5. On display will be 108 cultural relics from 10 museums in China, as well as collections from the British M... | [
"It was a time when the political system of the dynasty was stable.",
"Beijing became the capital of China during that time.",
"Zheng He sailed to the shores of eastern Africa.",
"Ming Dynasty started from 1368 and came to an end in 1433."
] |
AUNTY suggested that Reluctant Aunt _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
DEARAUNTYf
My husband's niece is 13 and what I would call "a handful". She wants to stay with us for while, and her mother and grandmother have told me what a great influence I would be on her. Her visit ,no doubt, would bring about a long list of demands' and she'd want to bring a friend too. I don t feel com... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4447.txt | DEARAUNTYf
My husband's niece is 13 and what I would call "a handful". She wants to stay with us for while, and her mother and grandmother have told me what a great influence I would be on her. Her visit ,no doubt, would bring about a long list of demands' and she'd want to bring a friend too. I don t feel comfortable ... | [
"kindly host the guest",
"discuss with her husband",
"politely turn down the request",
"try to meet all the demands"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Each of us would like to be trusted by parents, because we all want to get freedom. Parents are more likely to give us our freedom if they trust us. If you want your parents to trust you more, you have to show them through your actions.
Let your parents know what's going on at school and with your friends. ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22652.txt | Each of us would like to be trusted by parents, because we all want to get freedom. Parents are more likely to give us our freedom if they trust us. If you want your parents to trust you more, you have to show them through your actions.
Let your parents know what's going on at school and with your friends. If you tr... | [
"It's easy for children to tell their parents the things they have done wrong.",
"The parents will respect and trust you more if you tell them yourself.",
"Trust can be built soon if children make mistakes.",
"Parents never believe their children if trust is broken."
] |
The passage might be written for _ to read. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An old farmer lived with his little grandson. Every day the farmer got up early to read books.
One day the grandson asked, "Grandpa! I want to read books just like you, but I don't understand them. What are the advantages of reading?" The grandfather said, "Take this litter basket to the river and bring me bac... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1034.txt | An old farmer lived with his little grandson. Every day the farmer got up early to read books.
One day the grandson asked, "Grandpa! I want to read books just like you, but I don't understand them. What are the advantages of reading?" The grandfather said, "Take this litter basket to the river and bring me back a baske... | [
"children who like asking questions",
"children who like playing with water",
"children who dislike farming",
"children who dislike reading"
] |
The passage is written to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Love your neighbor as yourself"is a saying familiar to most of us. It means that you must have he ability to love and accept yourself in order to form and keep satisfying relationship with others self-esteem means accepting yourself for who you really are, and believing that you are indeed a worthwhile person... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8616.txt | "Love your neighbor as yourself"is a saying familiar to most of us. It means that you must have he ability to love and accept yourself in order to form and keep satisfying relationship with others self-esteem means accepting yourself for who you really are, and believing that you are indeed a worthwhile person who is d... | [
"tell people how to overcome stress",
"help people form good relationship with others",
"show the importance of feeling good about yourself",
"provide the different methods to get a clear view of yourself"
] |
If you want to get prize, _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Cars!!! Holidays! Thousands of prizes! Hurry! Free with every packet of splash! Your personal lucky number! Will be among the 500,000 winners! Use splash for the softest...quickest... whitest wash! Don't delay... buy a packet today!
Question:
If you want to get prize, _ .
Choices:
A. don't delay joining us... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11892.txt | Cars!!! Holidays! Thousands of prizes! Hurry! Free with every packet of splash! Your personal lucky number! Will be among the 500,000 winners! Use splash for the softest...quickest... whitest wash! Don't delay... buy a packet today! | [
"don't delay joining us in playing.",
"you should buy 500,000 packets of splash.",
"please buy a packet of splash.",
"please drive a car as quickly as possible."
] |
Brook's opinion is challenged by the statement that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Scientists studying the impact of climate change on the Arctic need to consider ways to reduce their own carbon footprints , says Ryan Brook, a researcher who regularly flies north to study the health of caribous .He calls on scientists to show leadership by examining and sharing ways to reduce the impact of w... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11381.txt | Scientists studying the impact of climate change on the Arctic need to consider ways to reduce their own carbon footprints , says Ryan Brook, a researcher who regularly flies north to study the health of caribous .He calls on scientists to show leadership by examining and sharing ways to reduce the impact of working in... | [
"arctic research is very important",
"the Arctic is a special environment",
"the footprints of Arctic scientists are small",
"Brook's situation is a common phenomenon"
] |
The test of Starship robots shows that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Your next Saturday night takeaway could be brought to you by a robot after a major food delivery company announced plans to use automated vehicles to transport meals. Europe's biggest online takeaway food company Just Eat has partnered with Starship Technologies to deliver food with robots on the streets of Lo... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14655.txt | Your next Saturday night takeaway could be brought to you by a robot after a major food delivery company announced plans to use automated vehicles to transport meals. Europe's biggest online takeaway food company Just Eat has partnered with Starship Technologies to deliver food with robots on the streets of London late... | [
"they are easy to operate",
"the robot delivery is appreciated in big cities",
"the robot delivery is cheaper than human delivery",
"they can travel for 10 hours continuously"
] |
Few people know Joey's club feet before _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My son Joey was born with club feet.The doctors told us that he would be able to walk,but would never run very well.By the time he was eight,you wouldn't know he had a problem when you saw him walk.
The children in our neighborhood ran around playing,and Joey would join them, run and play,too.We never told him... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3044.txt | My son Joey was born with club feet.The doctors told us that he would be able to walk,but would never run very well.By the time he was eight,you wouldn't know he had a problem when you saw him walk.
The children in our neighborhood ran around playing,and Joey would join them, run and play,too.We never told him that he ... | [
"he was eight years old",
"he was in seven grade",
"he ran for the cross-country team",
"he was on the cross-country team"
] |
Which of the following words best describes Tim Cook's attitude toward the Apple Watch? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This time, it is to be worn on wrists. Having already changed the way we communicate with its smartphones, Apple Inc released its next big thing on March 9 in San Francisco, US.
The Apple Watch, according to CNN, is "a simple rectangular shape with a range of stylish and useful wristbands." "The style is cla... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10386.txt | This time, it is to be worn on wrists. Having already changed the way we communicate with its smartphones, Apple Inc released its next big thing on March 9 in San Francisco, US.
The Apple Watch, according to CNN, is "a simple rectangular shape with a range of stylish and useful wristbands." "The style is classic... i... | [
"Proud.",
"Modest.",
"Serious.",
"Cautious."
] |
In the writer's opinion, who have influenced young smokers, especially those under l8? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"China now has 350 million smokers, accounting for one-third of the world total. Chinese smokers now become addicted to nicotine at the age of 19, five years earlier than the average starting age of 24 in 1997," a report said a couple of years ago.
Of the 1.1 billion smokers all over the world. more than 800 m... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8734.txt | "China now has 350 million smokers, accounting for one-third of the world total. Chinese smokers now become addicted to nicotine at the age of 19, five years earlier than the average starting age of 24 in 1997," a report said a couple of years ago.
Of the 1.1 billion smokers all over the world. more than 800 million ar... | [
"Parents.",
"Teachers only.",
"Advertisements.",
"Teachers and doctors."
] |
Which of the following statements could fully express the author's view towards physicians' payment in the USA? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Self-employed private physicians who charge a fee for each patient visit are the foundation of medical practice in the United States. Most physicians have a contract relationship with one or more hospitals in the community. They send their patients to this hospital, which usually charges patients according to ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high258.txt | Self-employed private physicians who charge a fee for each patient visit are the foundation of medical practice in the United States. Most physicians have a contract relationship with one or more hospitals in the community. They send their patients to this hospital, which usually charges patients according to the numbe... | [
"For their expensive education and their responsibility, they deserve a handsome pay.",
"It is reasonable for physicians to have a large income because their work is very dangerous.",
"Physicians should be better paid because they work long hours under bad conditions.",
"Physicians have great responsibility, ... |
Jose Foleh would agree that cloning _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An extinct mountain goat that was once common in the Pyrenees became the first animal to be brought back from extinction. Researchers used frozen DNA to produce a clone, but the newborn kid died within minutes of birth due to breathing difficulties.
The Pyrenean ibex is a type of mountain goat,which is believe... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12602.txt | An extinct mountain goat that was once common in the Pyrenees became the first animal to be brought back from extinction. Researchers used frozen DNA to produce a clone, but the newborn kid died within minutes of birth due to breathing difficulties.
The Pyrenean ibex is a type of mountain goat,which is believed to have... | [
"is not suitable and should be banned.",
"requires immediate attention.",
"should be carried out cautiously.",
"may help prevent animal extinction."
] |
Which of the following is probably the author's attitude towards "trybeforeyoubuy" salesmanship? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Choosing a nice mountain bike for you is easier than learning how to ride it. Keep these tips in mind:
Decide how you are going to use your new mountain bike.
Are you a new rider who simply wants to travel outdoors on the weekend,weather permitting?Do you intend to test yourself on the rough roads,every day,ra... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15844.txt | Choosing a nice mountain bike for you is easier than learning how to ride it. Keep these tips in mind:
Decide how you are going to use your new mountain bike.
Are you a new rider who simply wants to travel outdoors on the weekend,weather permitting?Do you intend to test yourself on the rough roads,every day,rain or shi... | [
"Honorable.",
"Favorable.",
"Negative.",
"Suspicious ."
] |
Why does Sally want to do her homework faster? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Mum:
Today I'm going to tell you something really special. I know you work very hard and feel tired every day.
Every time you come home and see the messy house. I know you are very angry with me. But you always say nothing and clean up the house .I always want to help you, but I have so much homework to ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1329.txt | Dear Mum:
Today I'm going to tell you something really special. I know you work very hard and feel tired every day.
Every time you come home and see the messy house. I know you are very angry with me. But you always say nothing and clean up the house .I always want to help you, but I have so much homework to do. After... | [
"Because she will have enough time to watch TV.",
"Because she is interested in doing homework.",
"Because she has many important things to do.",
"Because she can have more energy to do some cleanig in her house."
] |
_ will give the talk on the River Thames society. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Illustrated Talks at London Canal Museum
Illustrated talks are held at 7:30 pm, on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission to talks and museum is charged at the usual museum admission charges.
3rd September:
Protecting our Waterway Heritage by Nigel Crowe. Nigel is the Conservation Adviser to... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14466.txt | Illustrated Talks at London Canal Museum
Illustrated talks are held at 7:30 pm, on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission to talks and museum is charged at the usual museum admission charges.
3rd September:
Protecting our Waterway Heritage by Nigel Crowe. Nigel is the Conservation Adviser to the Cana... | [
"John Dodwell.",
"Gavin Redknap.",
"Nigel Crowe.",
"Peter Finch."
] |
How does Chris Wong feel about his living conditions at Sunning Court now?_. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Mr. Smith,
I currently rent APT#832 in the Canyon Crossing apartments. Overall, I am happy with the location. At the beginning I had planned to live here for at least two years. I like here.
However, I am very disappointed in that there seems to be a terrible roach problem. I can't invite any guest ov... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7449.txt | Dear Mr. Smith,
I currently rent APT#832 in the Canyon Crossing apartments. Overall, I am happy with the location. At the beginning I had planned to live here for at least two years. I like here.
However, I am very disappointed in that there seems to be a terrible roach problem. I can't invite any guest over becaus... | [
"A bit confused",
"Quite frightened",
"Really excited",
"Very disappointed"
] |
What type of energy is possessed by autumn leaves before they fall? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What type of energy is possessed by autumn leaves before they fall? | potential energy | science | null | null | null | radioactive energy | mechanical energy | kinetic energy | potential energy | Before leaves fall from trees in autumn, they have potential energy. Why do they have the potential to fall?. | null | null | null |
Which of the following is true about Mickey, the garbage collector? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Several weeks ago, a mysterious Christmas card dropped through our mailbox. The envelope was addressed to a man named Raoul, who, I was ly certain, did not live with us. The envelope wasn't sealed, so I opened it. The inside of the card was blank. Ed, my husband, explained that the card was both from and to t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17726.txt | Several weeks ago, a mysterious Christmas card dropped through our mailbox. The envelope was addressed to a man named Raoul, who, I was ly certain, did not live with us. The envelope wasn't sealed, so I opened it. The inside of the card was blank. Ed, my husband, explained that the card was both from and to the newspa... | [
"He wrote a letter to the couple afterwards.",
"He failed to collect the money from the bank.",
"He wanted the couple to send him a Christmas card.",
"He collected both the check and the garbage that day."
] |
What have a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and a photosynthetic organism? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What have a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and a photosynthetic organism? | lichens | science | null | null | null | sponges | crustaceans | amphibians | lichens | farm fungi as a supply of food. Lichens are a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and a photosynthetic organism, usually an alga or cyanobacterium. The photosynthetic organism provides energy derived from light and carbohydrates, while the fungus supplies minerals and protection. Some animals that consume fungi hel... | null | null | null |
Why are people easily frustrated and anxious these days? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
These days, it seems that almost all of us are too serious.My older daughter often says to me, "Daddy, you've got that serious look again." Even those of us who are committed to non-seriousness are probably too serious.People are frustrated and anxious about almost everything -- being five minutes late, witnes... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9252.txt | These days, it seems that almost all of us are too serious.My older daughter often says to me, "Daddy, you've got that serious look again." Even those of us who are committed to non-seriousness are probably too serious.People are frustrated and anxious about almost everything -- being five minutes late, witnessing some... | [
"Because their children are disappointing.",
"Because they have to look serious in public.",
"Because life is becoming a greater burden.",
"Because people have lost sensible judgment."
] |
If there's really a generation gap between you and your parents, you'd better _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents,however,it is not true.
Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages.If it's hard for you to communicate with your parents,don't worry about it.Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap .
Don't argue with ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2122.txt | Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents,however,it is not true.
Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages.If it's hard for you to communicate with your parents,don't worry about it.Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap .
Don't argue with your pare... | [
"have a talk with them often",
"keep away from them",
"agree with them all the time",
"argue with them"
] |
The author uses power walking as an example mainly because _ . ks5u | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment. ks5u
Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only la... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17104.txt | Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment. ks5u
Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas... | [
"it is an outdoor sport ks5u",
"it improves our health ks5u",
"it uses fewer resources ks5u",
"it is recommended by experts ks5u"
] |
What did the man do after he first learned of his illness? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I once had a friend that was diagnosed with terminal cancer , and the news that he might only live up to six months was a great shock to him, his family, and his friends.However, in spite of the serious illness, he was initially determined to look into all available treatments that might cure or extend his lif... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2359.txt | I once had a friend that was diagnosed with terminal cancer , and the news that he might only live up to six months was a great shock to him, his family, and his friends.However, in spite of the serious illness, he was initially determined to look into all available treatments that might cure or extend his life.I think... | [
"He was operated on immediately.",
"He researched cancer treatments.",
"He retired from his job",
"He felt sad, doing nothing."
] |
According to the text,Death of a Salesmantries to tell us _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The main reason people come to America is said to be that they can chase the American Dream. Everyone has heard of it, and many have died fighting for it. The only thing is that there is no clear definition of the American Dream. It is not defined by one dream, but by all the opportunities that the United Stat... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14415.txt | The main reason people come to America is said to be that they can chase the American Dream. Everyone has heard of it, and many have died fighting for it. The only thing is that there is no clear definition of the American Dream. It is not defined by one dream, but by all the opportunities that the United States offers... | [
"what the American Dream is like",
"why Willy decides to kill himself",
"about Bernard's dedication to his work",
"the life stories of Willy and Bernard"
] |
Why did Country music become popular in America? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Are you interested in country music? I like it very much! It will take me away for a while after I am tired .The guitars and songs will take me to mountains and fields.
Country music usually talks of everyday life and feelings. It's the spirit of America, easy to understand, slow and simple.
Country music deve... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3031.txt | Are you interested in country music? I like it very much! It will take me away for a while after I am tired .The guitars and songs will take me to mountains and fields.
Country music usually talks of everyday life and feelings. It's the spirit of America, easy to understand, slow and simple.
Country music developed in ... | [
"Because city people liked the music.",
"Because farmers moved to cities with their music and it continued to change.",
"Because country music talked about city people's lives.",
"Because country music developed in the Southern Africa"
] |
What does Laura do when she is alone at home? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How do you feel when your parents are not at home with you? Here is what Daniel and Laura said.
Daniel:
Well, I've had the experience of having to take care of my younger brother by myself. Sometimes it's scary, but there are a lot of things making being at home alone fun. My favorite thing to do is to watch t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5155.txt | How do you feel when your parents are not at home with you? Here is what Daniel and Laura said.
Daniel:
Well, I've had the experience of having to take care of my younger brother by myself. Sometimes it's scary, but there are a lot of things making being at home alone fun. My favorite thing to do is to watch television... | [
"She asks her friend to come.",
"She waits outside the door.",
"She turns on the radio.",
"She finds another person to talk to."
] |
The author believes that teens' oneword answers show _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is not unusual at all for teens to answer their parents with oneword answers."Where are you going?""Places.""When will you be back?""Sometime.""Who will you be with?""People."
That means that the days of your children standing in the front door with the details of their day are over.They are breaking away f... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17679.txt | It is not unusual at all for teens to answer their parents with oneword answers."Where are you going?""Places.""When will you be back?""Sometime.""Who will you be with?""People."
That means that the days of your children standing in the front door with the details of their day are over.They are breaking away from you s... | [
"their awareness of independence",
"their physical and mental changes",
"an unpleasant parentchild relationship",
"their wishes for keeping silent"
] |
Maggie never prepared anything special for James because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Maggie was very glad that James was not a frequent visitor to the house. So far as the children were concerned, they had a mystery about him that stirred their imagination. He stirred Maggie's anger, however, so that she often said to her husband, "It's mercy that brother of yours doesn't come oftener."
In fac... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4120.txt | Maggie was very glad that James was not a frequent visitor to the house. So far as the children were concerned, they had a mystery about him that stirred their imagination. He stirred Maggie's anger, however, so that she often said to her husband, "It's mercy that brother of yours doesn't come oftener."
In fact James c... | [
"he was a man difficult to please",
"she never knew when he was coming",
"she was too busy looking after her children",
"he never stayed long enough for a meal"
] |
From the passage we can infer that Tim_. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As a boy,Tim was much influenced by books about the sea, but in fact by the age of fifteen he had decided to become a doctor rather than a sailor. His father was a dentist and as a result Tim had the opportunity of meeting many doctors either at home or elsewhere. When he was fourteen he was already hanging ar... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11724.txt | As a boy,Tim was much influenced by books about the sea, but in fact by the age of fifteen he had decided to become a doctor rather than a sailor. His father was a dentist and as a result Tim had the opportunity of meeting many doctors either at home or elsewhere. When he was fourteen he was already hanging around the ... | [
"was sent to Europe during the war",
"worked as a surgeon during the war",
"was satisfied with his career as a surgeon.",
"decided to give up medicine for faith"
] |
Liu Yang worked as an astronaut when she was _ years old. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On June 6th, 2012 Tiangong-1 welcomed its first guests, the Shenzhou IX manned spacecraft . The Shenzhou IX has two male astronauts and one female astronaut. At that time, Liu Yang, a thirty-three year-old woman, became the first Chinese woman in space.
Joining the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force in 1... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1539.txt | On June 6th, 2012 Tiangong-1 welcomed its first guests, the Shenzhou IX manned spacecraft . The Shenzhou IX has two male astronauts and one female astronaut. At that time, Liu Yang, a thirty-three year-old woman, became the first Chinese woman in space.
Joining the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force in 1997, Liu ... | [
"18",
"33",
"31",
"25"
] |
The difference between gray squirrels and red squirrels mainly lies in _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Winter begins in the north on December 22nd. People and animals have been doing what they always do to prepare for the colder months. Squirrels , for example, have been busy gathering nuts from trees. Well, scientists have been busy gathering information about what the squirrels do with the food they collect.... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4628.txt | Winter begins in the north on December 22nd. People and animals have been doing what they always do to prepare for the colder months. Squirrels , for example, have been busy gathering nuts from trees. Well, scientists have been busy gathering information about what the squirrels do with the food they collect.
They exa... | [
"the way they gather the walnut",
"the time they have winter sleep",
"the place they have winter sleep",
"the place they store the walnuts"
] |
The best title for this passage can be _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People often use gestures to express our feelings, but the problem is that the gestures can be understood in different ways.
It is true that a smile means the same thing in any language. So does laughter or crying. Fear is another emotion that is shown in much the same way all over the world. In Chinese an... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1322.txt | People often use gestures to express our feelings, but the problem is that the gestures can be understood in different ways.
It is true that a smile means the same thing in any language. So does laughter or crying. Fear is another emotion that is shown in much the same way all over the world. In Chinese and in Engl... | [
"Gestures",
"Feelings",
"Culture and Understanding",
"Gestures and Feelings"
] |
What kind of energy constitutes the total kinetic energy of all the atoms that make up an object? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What kind of energy constitutes the total kinetic energy of all the atoms that make up an object? | thermal energy | science | null | null | null | atmospheric energy | kinetic energy | phenomena energy | thermal energy | The atoms that make up matter are in constant motion, so they have kinetic energy. All that motion gives matter thermal energy. Thermal energy is defined as the total kinetic energy of all the atoms that make up an object. It depends on how fast the atoms are moving and how many atoms the object has. Therefore, an obje... | null | null | null |
Which of the following is WRONG? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There's a big zoo in our city. It's about five kilometres away from my house. I like all kinds of animals. I often go to the zoo by bus on Sundays. In the zoo, I can see many different kinds of animals, such as monkeys, bears, pandas, tigers, lions and dolphins. Some animals are friendly, but some are not. Tig... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8150.txt | There's a big zoo in our city. It's about five kilometres away from my house. I like all kinds of animals. I often go to the zoo by bus on Sundays. In the zoo, I can see many different kinds of animals, such as monkeys, bears, pandas, tigers, lions and dolphins. Some animals are friendly, but some are not. Tigers, lion... | [
"Some animals are friendly.",
"Tigers usually live in forests.",
"The author thinks tigers should stay in cages.",
"Dolphins can play with balls."
] |
How much did Kathy's mother give her? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day we invited some friends to dinner. When it was about six o'clock, my wife found that we had little bread. So she asked our five-year-old daughter, Kathy, to buy some.
'Here's a dollar,' my wife said, 'get two loaves of bread, if they have it. If they don't have it, get anything. But hurry!'
Kathy hurri... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle706.txt | One day we invited some friends to dinner. When it was about six o'clock, my wife found that we had little bread. So she asked our five-year-old daughter, Kathy, to buy some.
'Here's a dollar,' my wife said, 'get two loaves of bread, if they have it. If they don't have it, get anything. But hurry!'
Kathy hurried off, a... | [
"A dollar.",
"Two dollars.",
"Five dollars.",
"Six dollars."
] |
The problem with dietary supplement may be in that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For thousands of years humans have used herbs , roots, and other things from nature to cure disease. Scientists looking for new cures often visit traditional healers. They find out what plants are used in healing. Then they look at what the plant contains. They find the active ingredient , which is the chemica... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21611.txt | For thousands of years humans have used herbs , roots, and other things from nature to cure disease. Scientists looking for new cures often visit traditional healers. They find out what plants are used in healing. Then they look at what the plant contains. They find the active ingredient , which is the chemical in the ... | [
"the supplements can't be tested like drugs",
"the supplements may contain something useless",
"the supplements may be polluted seriously",
"there is no clear evidence that the supplement does work well"
] |
Dukuly was born when . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dukuly Dogbah, a 14-year-old Liberian boy, grew up in a war. He was born in the same year the Liberian war started. Since then fighting between the government forces and the rebel armies has not stopped.
Dukuly is one of around 10,000 child soldiers in Liberia. At 10, Dukuly lost contact with his family in th... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2598.txt | Dukuly Dogbah, a 14-year-old Liberian boy, grew up in a war. He was born in the same year the Liberian war started. Since then fighting between the government forces and the rebel armies has not stopped.
Dukuly is one of around 10,000 child soldiers in Liberia. At 10, Dukuly lost contact with his family in the war and... | [
"the Liberian war started",
"his family were killed in the war",
"he lost touch with his family",
"the government armies caught him"
] |
What are flightless birds that are strong swimmers and spend much of their time in the water? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are flightless birds that are strong swimmers and spend much of their time in the water? | penguins | science | null | null | null | Cassowaries | Emus | Ostriches | penguins | Penguins are flightless birds that are strong swimmers and spend much of their time in the water. | null | null | null |
During REM, _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
After a busy day of work and play, the body needs to rest. Sleep is necessary for good health. During this time, the body recovers from the activities of the previous day. The rest that you get while sleeping enables your body to prepare itself for the next day.
There are four levels of sleep, each being a lit... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5038.txt | After a busy day of work and play, the body needs to rest. Sleep is necessary for good health. During this time, the body recovers from the activities of the previous day. The rest that you get while sleeping enables your body to prepare itself for the next day.
There are four levels of sleep, each being a little deepe... | [
"your eyes move quickly",
"you dream",
"you are restless",
"both A and B"
] |
Which of the following questions may be asked in the social interaction group in the experiment? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A team of US psychologists have found that talking to another person for ten minutes a day helps with memory.
"Socializing is just as effective as more traditional kinds of mental exercise in
memory and intellectual performance," Oscar Ybarra, a psychologist at the University of Michigan Institute for Social R... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15755.txt | A team of US psychologists have found that talking to another person for ten minutes a day helps with memory.
"Socializing is just as effective as more traditional kinds of mental exercise in
memory and intellectual performance," Oscar Ybarra, a psychologist at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research, ... | [
"What does the author want to show us?",
"Do you like living in a big city or a small one?",
"Which word can be used to fill in the blank?",
"What is the main idea of the second paragraph?"
] |
According to this passage, we can learn that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Alan took an early interest in gardening---first on his grandfather's Yorkshire allotment in Ilkley, and then in his parents' back garden. Small polythene greenhouses appeared in the back garden, and cacti were bought from church markets.
Alan left school at fifteen with one `O' level in Art and took a job as ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12414.txt | Alan took an early interest in gardening---first on his grandfather's Yorkshire allotment in Ilkley, and then in his parents' back garden. Small polythene greenhouses appeared in the back garden, and cacti were bought from church markets.
Alan left school at fifteen with one `O' level in Art and took a job as an appren... | [
"Alanaccepted little education",
"Alan wrote many books about food",
"Alan had never been married",
"Alan was first a gardening books editor"
] |
The main purpose in writing this text is _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
HK's Family Affair
The 39thHong Kong Art Festival, to be held early next year, will be based on the topic of "family"
The art festival, considered to be Asia's best, began in 1973.
"We hope that people from Beijing and from all over the world will go to Hong Kong to enjoy the different perform... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22143.txt | HK's Family Affair
The 39thHong Kong Art Festival, to be held early next year, will be based on the topic of "family"
The art festival, considered to be Asia's best, began in 1973.
"We hope that people from Beijing and from all over the world will go to Hong Kong to enjoy the different performances in ... | [
"to make the 39th Art Festival known",
"to announce the plan of the art festival",
"to introduce the cost of the art festival",
"to sell a service during the art festival"
] |
First aid may bring about all the following results EXCEPT _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
First aid is emergency care for a victim of sudden illness or injury until more skillful medical treatment is available. It may save a life or improve certain vital signs including pulse, temperature, a clear airway, and breathing. In minor emergencies, first aid may prevent a victim's condition from turning w... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11847.txt | First aid is emergency care for a victim of sudden illness or injury until more skillful medical treatment is available. It may save a life or improve certain vital signs including pulse, temperature, a clear airway, and breathing. In minor emergencies, first aid may prevent a victim's condition from turning worse and ... | [
"saving a victim's life",
"preventing a victim's condition from getting worse.",
"relieving a victim from pain",
"helping a person avoid sudden illness or injury"
] |
Jame gets a raise to $20 per hour and works 40 hours a week. His old job was $16 an hour for 25 hours per week. How much more money does he make per year in his new job than the old job if he works 52 weeks a year? | He makes 20*40=$<<20*40=800>>800 per week
He used to make 16*25=$<<16*25=400>>400 per week
So his raise was 800-400=$<<800-400=400>>400 per week
So he makes 400*52=$<<400*52=20800>>20,800 per year more
#### 20800 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Jame gets a raise to $20 per hour and works 40 hours a week. His old job was $16 an hour for 25 hours per week. How much more money does he make per year in his new job than the old job if he works 52 weeks a year? | He makes 20*40=$<<20*40=800>>800 per week
He used to make 16*25=$<<16*25=400>>400 per week
So his raise was 800-400=$<<800-400=400>>400 per week
So he makes 400*52=$<<400*52=20800>>20,800 per year more
#### 20800 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The little dog went to the butcher's _ altogether during the two days. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was Monday.Mrs.Smith's dog was hungry,but there was not any meat in the house.
Considering that there was no better way,Mrs.Smith took a piece of paper,and wrote the following words on it "Give my dog half a pound of meat." Then she gave the paper to her dog and said gently,"Take this to the butcher,and he'... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7593.txt | It was Monday.Mrs.Smith's dog was hungry,but there was not any meat in the house.
Considering that there was no better way,Mrs.Smith took a piece of paper,and wrote the following words on it "Give my dog half a pound of meat." Then she gave the paper to her dog and said gently,"Take this to the butcher,and he's going t... | [
"three times",
"four times",
"five times",
"six times"
] |
From the passage, some people think if they don't have breakfast, they will | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Will it matter if you don't have your breakfast? There were a test in the US. People of different ages, from 12 to 83, took the test. During the test, these people got all kinds of breakfasts and sometimes they got no breakfast at all. Scientists wanted to see how well they worked after they ate different kind... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle229.txt | Will it matter if you don't have your breakfast? There were a test in the US. People of different ages, from 12 to 83, took the test. During the test, these people got all kinds of breakfasts and sometimes they got no breakfast at all. Scientists wanted to see how well they worked after they ate different kinds of brea... | [
"be healthier",
"work better",
"lose weight",
"gain weight"
] |
Which is NOT a reason for young people to take a gap year? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In Western society, especially in the English-speaking world, the chance for young people to see the other countries and experience life is considered important. Many young people, when they finish school at the age of 18, take a gap year before they go to university.
Parents often want their children to grow ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5128.txt | In Western society, especially in the English-speaking world, the chance for young people to see the other countries and experience life is considered important. Many young people, when they finish school at the age of 18, take a gap year before they go to university.
Parents often want their children to grow up a litt... | [
"Young people want to take a break from studying.",
"Young people want to be sure about what to study.",
"Parents encourage them to be brave and independent.",
"Parents encourage them to live a free and wealthy life."
] |
Paula has 20 candies to be given out to her six friends. She needs to buy four additional candies so she can give an equal number of candies to her friends. How many candies will each of her friends get? | Paula will have a total of 20 + 4 = <<20+4=24>>24 candies.
Thus, each of her friends will receive 24/6 = <<24/6=4>>4 candies.
#### 4 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Paula has 20 candies to be given out to her six friends. She needs to buy four additional candies so she can give an equal number of candies to her friends. How many candies will each of her friends get? | Paula will have a total of 20 + 4 = <<20+4=24>>24 candies.
Thus, each of her friends will receive 24/6 = <<24/6=4>>4 candies.
#### 4 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What can you do in the TWU Cafeteria? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A Guide to the University
Food
The TWU Cafeteria is open 7am to 8pm.It serves snacks , drinks, ice cream bars and meals.You can pay with cash or your ID cards.You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk.Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12766.txt | A Guide to the University
Food
The TWU Cafeteria is open 7am to 8pm.It serves snacks , drinks, ice cream bars and meals.You can pay with cash or your ID cards.You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk.Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have me... | [
"Do homework and watch TV",
"Buy drinks and enjoy concerts",
"have meals and meet with friends",
"Add money to your ID and play chess"
] |
The act of many people buying chocolate of Switzerland shows the role of _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Successful people in international business understand the cultures of other countries and learn to change their practices in different cultures. They understand the importance of avoiding business decisions based on misconceptions--mistaken ideas.
One cause of misconceptions is ethnocentrism, the belief that ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3014.txt | Successful people in international business understand the cultures of other countries and learn to change their practices in different cultures. They understand the importance of avoiding business decisions based on misconceptions--mistaken ideas.
One cause of misconceptions is ethnocentrism, the belief that one's own... | [
"attitudes",
"values",
"manners",
"customs"
] |
Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship that has what effect on both species involved? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship that has what effect on both species involved? | beneficial | science | null | null | null | destructive | disadvantageous | harmful | beneficial | Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship in which both species benefit. | null | null | null |
According to the passage, when did people begin to celebrate birthdays? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Long ago, little attention was paid to a person's birthday. Even though everyone knew that people grew older, they had no way of correctly marking time. It wasn't until the early people learned more about how time passed that they made a note of time changes. Then they developed a calendar and began to celebra... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22086.txt | Long ago, little attention was paid to a person's birthday. Even though everyone knew that people grew older, they had no way of correctly marking time. It wasn't until the early people learned more about how time passed that they made a note of time changes. Then they developed a calendar and began to celebrate specia... | [
"When they learned that no one could stop time.",
"Before they invented a calendar.",
"Before they learned how time went by.",
"After they had a right way of marking time."
] |
According to the passage,the greatest challenge to the new high-speed railway plan is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Imagine, one day,getting out of bed in Beijing and being at your office in Shanghai in only a couple of hours,and then,after a full day of work,going back home to Beijing and having dinner there.
Sounds unusual,doesn't it? But it's not that unrealistic,with the development of China's high-speed railway system.... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1612.txt | Imagine, one day,getting out of bed in Beijing and being at your office in Shanghai in only a couple of hours,and then,after a full day of work,going back home to Beijing and having dinner there.
Sounds unusual,doesn't it? But it's not that unrealistic,with the development of China's high-speed railway system.And that'... | [
"technical issues",
"safety of the system",
"financial problems",
"maintenance of railway tracks"
] |
A chair costs 1/7 of the cost of a table. If a table costs $140, how much will it cost to buy a table and 4 chairs? | One chair costs $140 x 1/7 = $<<140*1/7=20>>20.
Four chairs cost $20 x 4 = $<<20*4=80>>80.
So a table and 4 chairs cost $140 + $80 = $<<140+80=220>>220.
#### 220 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A chair costs 1/7 of the cost of a table. If a table costs $140, how much will it cost to buy a table and 4 chairs? | One chair costs $140 x 1/7 = $<<140*1/7=20>>20.
Four chairs cost $20 x 4 = $<<20*4=80>>80.
So a table and 4 chairs cost $140 + $80 = $<<140+80=220>>220.
#### 220 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What's the main reason that Tom didn't reach the top of the mountain? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was nearly dark. The sun was dropping down the mountains far away. Little Tom came back home with tears in his eyes.
"What's the matter, Tom? How's your trip?" his mother asked with a big smile. "I failed. The mountain is so high and full of big or small stones on the way. I still go ahead. But I was tired ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7396.txt | It was nearly dark. The sun was dropping down the mountains far away. Little Tom came back home with tears in his eyes.
"What's the matter, Tom? How's your trip?" his mother asked with a big smile. "I failed. The mountain is so high and full of big or small stones on the way. I still go ahead. But I was tired and it wa... | [
"The way was full of big or small stones",
"The mountain was so high",
"He was only 14 years old.",
"He was tired and it was so late."
] |
At first, the little stream didn't accept the desert's advice because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Flow like the river of change
Little stream ran down from a high mountain through many villages and forests. Then it reached a desert. "I went through so many difficulties. I should have no problem crossing the desert, "she thought. As she started, she found herself slowly disappearing into the sand. After man... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6715.txt | Flow like the river of change
Little stream ran down from a high mountain through many villages and forests. Then it reached a desert. "I went through so many difficulties. I should have no problem crossing the desert, "she thought. As she started, she found herself slowly disappearing into the sand. After many tries, ... | [
"she failed many times",
"she was afraid of the breeze",
"she wasn't able to fly",
"she wouldn't give up what she was"
] |
It can be inferred from this passage that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Scientists have argued for long over whether birds show real intelligence. Some scientists believe birds have abilities including communication and different kinds of memory. In some unusual cases, their abilities seem better than those of humans.
Irene Pepperberg, a birds expert, did research about a gre... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16588.txt | Scientists have argued for long over whether birds show real intelligence. Some scientists believe birds have abilities including communication and different kinds of memory. In some unusual cases, their abilities seem better than those of humans.
Irene Pepperberg, a birds expert, did research about a grey parrot ... | [
"most scientists believe birds have real intelligence",
"mammals understand the relationship between objects and words",
"maybe trees help jays to find the seeds they have stored",
"birds always communicate with one anther by singing"
] |
Which of the following places will you NOT see on Day 4? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The round trip will cost at least $4.800 in all. Some more fees may also need to be spent. I hope you will have a good trip.
DAY 1
Leave the USA for China. Your flight will include meals. drinks. and in-flight entertainment for your journey.
DAY 2
Arrive and check in at your hotel: Beijing Hotel. You will only... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2861.txt | The round trip will cost at least $4.800 in all. Some more fees may also need to be spent. I hope you will have a good trip.
DAY 1
Leave the USA for China. Your flight will include meals. drinks. and in-flight entertainment for your journey.
DAY 2
Arrive and check in at your hotel: Beijing Hotel. You will only need to ... | [
"The Forbidden City.",
"The Summer Palace.",
"The Temple of Heaven.",
"The Confucius Temple."
] |
According to the text, what is diapause? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We bet that on cold wintry days, many of you love to stay in your warm home and, every now and then, come out into the kitchen for a snack. Unfortunately, plenty of creepy-crawly critters like to do the same thing!
Winter is the time when bugs invade your house without an invitation. The season can be toug... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20298.txt | We bet that on cold wintry days, many of you love to stay in your warm home and, every now and then, come out into the kitchen for a snack. Unfortunately, plenty of creepy-crawly critters like to do the same thing!
Winter is the time when bugs invade your house without an invitation. The season can be tough for suc... | [
"It is the same as the animals' hibernation",
"It often appears in warm areas all the year.",
"It is done to keep bugs active in winter.",
"It is a deep sleep similar to hibernation."
] |
Which of the following is TRUE about Discovery Programs? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
No matter what your age or style, MNA (Museum of Northern Arizona) Education Programs have a program to fit your desires. Stay close to home and enjoy the following:
MNA Ventures
The MNA Ventures program offers opportunities to discover and explore the Colorado Plateau -- 130,000 square miles ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18475.txt | No matter what your age or style, MNA (Museum of Northern Arizona) Education Programs have a program to fit your desires. Stay close to home and enjoy the following:
MNA Ventures
The MNA Ventures program offers opportunities to discover and explore the Colorado Plateau -- 130,000 square miles of mounta... | [
"There are classes at varying times.",
"They are intended for art students.",
"They are mainly for teenage students.",
"The activities are held in the museum."
] |
The passage is developed probably by _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Food picked up just a few seconds after being dropped is less likely to contain bacteria than if it is left for longer periods of time, according to the findings of research carried out at Aston University's School of Life and Health Sciences. The findings suggest there may be some scientific basis to the "5 ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8779.txt | Food picked up just a few seconds after being dropped is less likely to contain bacteria than if it is left for longer periods of time, according to the findings of research carried out at Aston University's School of Life and Health Sciences. The findings suggest there may be some scientific basis to the "5 second ru... | [
"time",
"space",
"contrast",
"example"
] |
The writer loved Monkey Lan deeply because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was younger, bedtime was always my favourite part of the day. Wearing soft pajamas and with Lan, my stuffed monkey, in my arms, I felt no pressure at all.
I named Lan after my uncle when I compared Lan's long arms and legs to his. One night I ran up to Uncle Lan at a family party and told him I had nam... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17667.txt | When I was younger, bedtime was always my favourite part of the day. Wearing soft pajamas and with Lan, my stuffed monkey, in my arms, I felt no pressure at all.
I named Lan after my uncle when I compared Lan's long arms and legs to his. One night I ran up to Uncle Lan at a family party and told him I had named my mon... | [
"he could understand her",
"he was a fashionable monkey",
"he could talk with her",
"he was her most honest listener"
] |
What is the best title of the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Physical fitness refers to good health, and is the result of regular exercise, proper diet and nutrition, and proper rest for physical recovery. A person who is physically fit will be able to walk or run without getting breathless and he or she will be able to carry out the activities of everyday living and wi... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18290.txt | Physical fitness refers to good health, and is the result of regular exercise, proper diet and nutrition, and proper rest for physical recovery. A person who is physically fit will be able to walk or run without getting breathless and he or she will be able to carry out the activities of everyday living and will not ne... | [
"Three healthy Lives",
"Importance of Health",
"Something about Health",
"Physical, Mental and Public Health"
] |
Often moving from one place to another makes people like Americarts and Australians | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ideas about polite behavior are different from one culture to another. Some societies, such as America and Australia for example, are mobile and very open. People here change jobs and move house quite often. As a result, they have a lot of relationships that often last only a short time, and they need to get t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4708.txt | Ideas about polite behavior are different from one culture to another. Some societies, such as America and Australia for example, are mobile and very open. People here change jobs and move house quite often. As a result, they have a lot of relationships that often last only a short time, and they need to get to know pe... | [
"like traveling better",
"easy to communicate with",
"difficult 1o make rcal friends",
"have a long-term relationship with their neighbors"
] |
After they visit Beijing, they will go to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Betty is an American school girl. She is very happy because her parents will take her to China for a visit. They are going to fly from New York on June 30 and get to Beijing on July 1. They will stay at Lido Holiday Inn. Their Chinese friends will show them around Beijing. They are going to visit the Palace Mu... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4264.txt | Betty is an American school girl. She is very happy because her parents will take her to China for a visit. They are going to fly from New York on June 30 and get to Beijing on July 1. They will stay at Lido Holiday Inn. Their Chinese friends will show them around Beijing. They are going to visit the Palace Museum, the... | [
"Xi'an and Guilin",
"The Summer Palace",
"Shanghai",
"the Great Wall"
] |
How is the passage organized ? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
1The Dream It is everyone's dream to work at home or not work at all. You can plan your own hours and work when you want to. There is no more rush hour and no hours that people waste when they get to and from a job every day.
2The Fact The fact is that this dream can be _ . You can stay at home,work when you w... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7086.txt | 1The Dream It is everyone's dream to work at home or not work at all. You can plan your own hours and work when you want to. There is no more rush hour and no hours that people waste when they get to and from a job every day.
2The Fact The fact is that this dream can be _ . You can stay at home,work when you want to an... | [
"By using famous people's words.",
"By giving reasons only.",
"By showing a topic and giving solutions.",
"By telling old stories"
] |
The strength of acids is measured on what scale? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The strength of acids is measured on what scale? | ph | science | null | null | null | μg | Killalot | qcd | ph | The strength of acids is measured on the pH scale. A pH value less than 7 indicates an acid, and the lower the number is, the stronger the acid. | null | null | null |
Which of the following is right? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We can see waste everywhere in the school. Some students ask for more food than they can eat and others often forget to turn off the lights when they leave the classroom. They say they can afford these things. But I don't agree with them.
Waste can bring a lot of problems. Although China is rich in some resour... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4137.txt | We can see waste everywhere in the school. Some students ask for more food than they can eat and others often forget to turn off the lights when they leave the classroom. They say they can afford these things. But I don't agree with them.
Waste can bring a lot of problems. Although China is rich in some resources , we ... | [
"Waste brings problems.",
"Waste can bring no problem.",
"China is rich in fresh water.",
"Students never waste things."
] |
Some homework is given by their teachers, and some by _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In China, more and more middle school students are getting shorter sleeping time than before. Most students sleep less than nine hours every night, because they have much homework to do. Some homework is given by their teachers, and some by their parents. Also, some students don't know how to save time. They a... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14208.txt | In China, more and more middle school students are getting shorter sleeping time than before. Most students sleep less than nine hours every night, because they have much homework to do. Some homework is given by their teachers, and some by their parents. Also, some students don't know how to save time. They are not ca... | [
"the children themselves",
"other students",
"their parents",
"Nobody else"
] |
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