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Which one of the followings is the author's idea? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once the 2008 Olympic Games finishes, the drums and trumpets of the competitions would also stop. But would the city remain as lively as it would be after this world event? Investment sustainability and high demand are two highly invaluable economic concepts that can be looked at in order to ensure post-Olym... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7503.txt | Once the 2008 Olympic Games finishes, the drums and trumpets of the competitions would also stop. But would the city remain as lively as it would be after this world event? Investment sustainability and high demand are two highly invaluable economic concepts that can be looked at in order to ensure post-Olympics flou... | [
"Beijing's economy will have a downturn after the 2008 Olympic Games.",
"The 2008 Olympic Games have no effects on Beijing's economy.",
"Beijing's economy will go on as usual.",
"Beijing's economy will go worse after the 2008 Olympic Games."
] |
What's the main idea of the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Zach has a stepson, Bradley. One day, Zach drove over to meet Bradley. Bradley was a student in a high school. He neither liked nor disliked Zach, even though he had known Zach for three years. Zach was still trying to get along with Bradley. He told Bradley that he was coming over. Bradley said OK. When Zach ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7055.txt | Zach has a stepson, Bradley. One day, Zach drove over to meet Bradley. Bradley was a student in a high school. He neither liked nor disliked Zach, even though he had known Zach for three years. Zach was still trying to get along with Bradley. He told Bradley that he was coming over. Bradley said OK. When Zach got there... | [
"What Zach did in his spare time.",
"How Zach got on well with his stepson.",
"Zach taught Bradley how to play golf.",
"Zach was good at driving and playing golf."
] |
What's the aim to write the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Our listener question this week comes from Abdullahi Farah, who wants to know about the life and work of Doctor Benjamin Carson.
Doctor Carson is an internationally recognized doctor at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He has been the director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at the hospital for twenty-... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16250.txt | Our listener question this week comes from Abdullahi Farah, who wants to know about the life and work of Doctor Benjamin Carson.
Doctor Carson is an internationally recognized doctor at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He has been the director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at the hospital for twenty-five year... | [
"To call on us to learn from Benjamin Carson.",
"To praise Benjamin Carson for his achievements.",
"To show us how Benjamin Carson succeeded",
"To introduce Benjamin Carson's life and work"
] |
At first the two men sat there without talking because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Two strangers were sitting together in a plane . They were on a long journey . One of the men was a teacher . The other was a farmer .
They sat without talking for a while , then the farmer said , " Let's do something to pass the time ."
" What do you want to do ?" the teacher asked .
" We can ask each other r... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1116.txt | Two strangers were sitting together in a plane . They were on a long journey . One of the men was a teacher . The other was a farmer .
They sat without talking for a while , then the farmer said , " Let's do something to pass the time ."
" What do you want to do ?" the teacher asked .
" We can ask each other riddles ( ... | [
"the farmer didn't like the teacher",
"the teacher didn't like the farmer",
"the farmer liked to tell jokes",
"they didn't know each other"
] |
The passage is mainly about _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
More and more, the operations of our businesses, governments, and financial institutions are controlled by information that exists only inside computer memories. Anyone clever enough to modify this information for his own purposes can get big reward. Even worse, a number of people who have done this and been c... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20655.txt | More and more, the operations of our businesses, governments, and financial institutions are controlled by information that exists only inside computer memories. Anyone clever enough to modify this information for his own purposes can get big reward. Even worse, a number of people who have done this and been caught at ... | [
"why computer criminals are often able to escape punishment",
"why computer crimes are difficult to detect by systematic inspections",
"how computer criminals mange to get good recommendations from their former employers",
"why computer crimes can' be eliminated"
] |
The best title of this passage probably is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A famous foreign company that invested in China wanted to employ a reception secretary for its public relation department.
A beautiful girl with a master degree in electric engineering became a winning candidate through the difficult process of employment. At its last stage she faced an oral test together wit... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16153.txt | A famous foreign company that invested in China wanted to employ a reception secretary for its public relation department.
A beautiful girl with a master degree in electric engineering became a winning candidate through the difficult process of employment. At its last stage she faced an oral test together with another... | [
"Make your decision quickly",
"Have your own judgment",
"Seize your chance in time",
"Hesitation leads to failure"
] |
According to the passage, complex artificial bacteria, which will follow the first simple man-made bacteria, are intended to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Scientists have not come close to understanding all the different kinds of life on the planet, but US researcher Craig Venter is already working on creating the first artificial life.
Venter and his researchers made a breakthrough this August. They successfully moved the DNA of one type of bacteria to a yeast... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2387.txt | Scientists have not come close to understanding all the different kinds of life on the planet, but US researcher Craig Venter is already working on creating the first artificial life.
Venter and his researchers made a breakthrough this August. They successfully moved the DNA of one type of bacteria to a yeast cell, c... | [
"cure deadly diseases",
"prepare the Earth for natural disasters",
"prove that the technology can work",
"improve the earth's environment"
] |
What is the leading cause of death in the united states? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the leading cause of death in the united states? | heart disease | science | null | null | null | lung cancer | suicide | automobile accidents | heart disease | Cardiologist Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. This is primarily due to our sedentary lifestyle and our high trans-fat diets. Heart failure is just one of many disabling heart conditions. Heart failure does not mean that the heart has stopped working. Rather, it means that the heart can’... | null | null | null |
According to the passage, the new invention "face-kini" is now considered as _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Perhaps drawing inspiration from Spiderman, beachgoers in China' s eastern city of Qingdao have come up with a new way of protecting their skin from the sun. They call it the "face-kini". It was first sported by middle-aged women as a practical addition to their swimsuits, but now the face-kini has gone global... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13477.txt | Perhaps drawing inspiration from Spiderman, beachgoers in China' s eastern city of Qingdao have come up with a new way of protecting their skin from the sun. They call it the "face-kini". It was first sported by middle-aged women as a practical addition to their swimsuits, but now the face-kini has gone global.
New Yor... | [
"whitening cream",
"an old woman style",
"a beautiful swimsuit",
"high fashion"
] |
How many membranes form the mitochondrion structure of a cell? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | How many membranes form the mitochondrion structure of a cell? | two | science | null | null | null | three | one | five | two | Two separate membranes form the mitochondrion. The inner membrane folds into cristae which divide the organelle into three compartments: the intermembrane space (between outer and inner membranes), cristae space (formed by infoldings of the inner membrane), and the matrix (within the inner membrane). The Krebs Cycle ta... | null | null | null |
Paintballs may cause injuries mainly because of_. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Eye injuries from paintball games have increased among children, even as the protective equipment for the sport has improved, according to a study released yesterday in the journal pediatrics.
The Federal Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated the number of emergency room visits for eye injuries c... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22997.txt | Eye injuries from paintball games have increased among children, even as the protective equipment for the sport has improved, according to a study released yesterday in the journal pediatrics.
The Federal Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated the number of emergency room visits for eye injuries caused by ... | [
"their content and size",
"their speed",
"their shape",
"their content and shape"
] |
What can be inferred about Pete Rose from the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Pete Rose,the famous baseball player,whom I have never met,taught me something so valuable that it changed my life.Pete was being interviewed in spring training the year he was about to break Ty Cobb's alltime hits record.One reporter asked, "Pete,you only need 78 hits to break the record.How many atbats do ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24163.txt | Pete Rose,the famous baseball player,whom I have never met,taught me something so valuable that it changed my life.Pete was being interviewed in spring training the year he was about to break Ty Cobb's alltime hits record.One reporter asked, "Pete,you only need 78 hits to break the record.How many atbats do you think... | [
"He was generous to share all his rules with everyone.",
"He got all the hits he wanted because of good luck.",
"He set himself a goal of being the best.",
"He liked to dream of something impossible."
] |
Why did the writer spit the thermometer out? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I have tried many ways to be ill. I don't wear a sweater when I should, and two days ago I walked in the rain without my shoes. But so far nothing has happened. Debbie once told me about a boy in her class who liked being away from school. He would rub the end of the thermometer until it went up to 39degC.... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7531.txt | I have tried many ways to be ill. I don't wear a sweater when I should, and two days ago I walked in the rain without my shoes. But so far nothing has happened. Debbie once told me about a boy in her class who liked being away from school. He would rub the end of the thermometer until it went up to 39degC. Then he'... | [
"Because it smelled terrible.",
"Because it was too hot.",
"Because it was too long.",
"Because it was broken."
] |
Marsha works as a delivery driver for Amazon. She has to drive 10 miles to deliver her first package, 28 miles to deliver her second package, and half that long to deliver her third package. If she gets paid $104 for the day, how many dollars does she get paid per mile? | First find how far Marsha drives to deliver the third package: 28 miles / 2 = <<28/2=14>>14 miles
Then find how many miles she drives total by adding the miles for the three legs of her journey: 14 miles + 28 miles + 10 miles = <<14+28+10=52>>52 miles
Then divide her total pay by the number of miles she drives to find ... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Marsha works as a delivery driver for Amazon. She has to drive 10 miles to deliver her first package, 28 miles to deliver her second package, and half that long to deliver her third package. If she gets paid $104 for the day, how many dollars does she get paid per mile? | First find how far Marsha drives to deliver the third package: 28 miles / 2 = <<28/2=14>>14 miles
Then find how many miles she drives total by adding the miles for the three legs of her journey: 14 miles + 28 miles + 10 miles = <<14+28+10=52>>52 miles
Then divide her total pay by the number of miles she drives to find ... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What kind of material do you think is denim? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 1859,during the Gold Rush,a twenty- year-old immigrant from Bavaria named Levi Strauss stepped off the boat in San Francisco. He had with him a special cloth called Serge de Nimes that was later called denim in America. Levi Strauss hoped to sell the denim as material to make tents and covers for wagons to ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4547.txt | In 1859,during the Gold Rush,a twenty- year-old immigrant from Bavaria named Levi Strauss stepped off the boat in San Francisco. He had with him a special cloth called Serge de Nimes that was later called denim in America. Levi Strauss hoped to sell the denim as material to make tents and covers for wagons to the men w... | [
"A strong type of cloth that is not torn by strong wears.",
"A special type of cloth that cannot be washed away by rain.",
"A smooth type of cloth that is for underwear.",
"A wonderful type of cloth that is as good as metal."
] |
Through the two patients mentioned in the text, the author thinks that on the issue of helping a patient die, doctors need to be _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We discuss the issue of when to help a patient die. Doctors of our generation are not newcomers to this question. Going back to my internship days, I can remember many patients in pain, sometimes in coma , with late, hopeless cancer. For many of them, we wrote an order for heavy medication--morphine by the clo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9227.txt | We discuss the issue of when to help a patient die. Doctors of our generation are not newcomers to this question. Going back to my internship days, I can remember many patients in pain, sometimes in coma , with late, hopeless cancer. For many of them, we wrote an order for heavy medication--morphine by the clock. This ... | [
"cruel and cautious",
"experienced and thoughtful",
"pessimistic and determined",
"considerate and optimistic"
] |
Why should the government at present reform the State pension system? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
More than one in four children alive in Britain today will celebrate their 100thbirthday, official figures showed. The special figure shows a huge social change, with today's children likely to survive far longer than their parents or grandparents. Of the 12.4 million children aged 16 and under, 3.3 million(27... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23146.txt | More than one in four children alive in Britain today will celebrate their 100thbirthday, official figures showed. The special figure shows a huge social change, with today's children likely to survive far longer than their parents or grandparents. Of the 12.4 million children aged 16 and under, 3.3 million(27%)will be... | [
"The present pension system isn't quite useful.",
"People nowadays don't need the pension at all.",
"More and more people ask the government to do so.",
"The present pension system is unfair for future generation."
] |
The child in the text required all the following EXCEPT that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear mommy and daddy,
I write this letter to you in hopes that you should consider your method of parenting me before I arrive. I am a joyous child. I expect love and respect, order and discipline. When I arrive, I will seem very small to you. Even though I don't look like an adult, please understand that I am... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9456.txt | Dear mommy and daddy,
I write this letter to you in hopes that you should consider your method of parenting me before I arrive. I am a joyous child. I expect love and respect, order and discipline. When I arrive, I will seem very small to you. Even though I don't look like an adult, please understand that I am a human ... | [
"it should be looked on as a human being",
"it would like to be loved by its parents",
"it wanted to be with the parents an soon as possible",
"it wanted a place full of beautiful music and love language"
] |
This article mainly tells us that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Recently we had a discussion on the topic of My Chinese Dream. Inspired by President Xi's Chinese Dream, everyone talked happily about his understanding of the Chinese Dream.
For me ,I would like to be a teacher when I listen to my teacher carefully. I think I can be a teacher when I grow up. I can help many... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1681.txt | Recently we had a discussion on the topic of My Chinese Dream. Inspired by President Xi's Chinese Dream, everyone talked happily about his understanding of the Chinese Dream.
For me ,I would like to be a teacher when I listen to my teacher carefully. I think I can be a teacher when I grow up. I can help many students... | [
"I would like to be a teacher",
"Dreams need sacrifices",
"MyChineseDream",
"Dreams are very important"
] |
What may happen to those first bullied later on in adolescence according to Newman and his colleagues? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The age at which kids first fall victim to bullying could influence how strongly they are affected,suggests a new study. And,surprisingly,it is not the youngest kids who are hurt the most in the long term.
Bullying can have long-lasting effects,but particularly when it begins in adolescence,the researchers sa... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10806.txt | The age at which kids first fall victim to bullying could influence how strongly they are affected,suggests a new study. And,surprisingly,it is not the youngest kids who are hurt the most in the long term.
Bullying can have long-lasting effects,but particularly when it begins in adolescence,the researchers say. People... | [
"Some are likely to be more aggressive.",
"They seem to easily get over the effect of bullying.",
"Most of them will respond to bullying normally.",
"Most of them are afraid of sharing their problems."
] |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How do you remember the way to your house? Where do dreams come from? It is your brain that does these things. A British scientist showed that "sleep can improve one's memory." It's not a dream for students to study when they sleep. In fact, your brain is working day and night. If you learn words before bed,... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1616.txt | How do you remember the way to your house? Where do dreams come from? It is your brain that does these things. A British scientist showed that "sleep can improve one's memory." It's not a dream for students to study when they sleep. In fact, your brain is working day and night. If you learn words before bed, a certai... | [
"Our brains only work in the daytime.",
"Our brains need much energy every day.",
"Smoking can keep our brains healthy.",
"Getting exercise is good for our brains."
] |
Students in immersion programs can do the following things EXCEPT _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It seems more and more Americans want schools to teach foreign languages to children younger than five years old.The most popular way to teach these young children another language is called immersion .
Children in immersion programs hear only the new language in the classroom.The children play games, sing so... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4847.txt | It seems more and more Americans want schools to teach foreign languages to children younger than five years old.The most popular way to teach these young children another language is called immersion .
Children in immersion programs hear only the new language in the classroom.The children play games, sing songs and t... | [
"talking to one another in the new language",
"hearing their native language",
"playing games in the new language",
"hearing the new language"
] |
The difficulty the team of engineers met with while making the robotic fly was that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A team of engineers at Harvard University has been inspired by Nature to create the first robotic fly. The mechanical fly has become a platform for a series of new high-tech integrated systems. Designed to do what a fly does naturally, the tiny machine is the size of a fat housefly. Its mini wings allow it to ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16501.txt | A team of engineers at Harvard University has been inspired by Nature to create the first robotic fly. The mechanical fly has become a platform for a series of new high-tech integrated systems. Designed to do what a fly does naturally, the tiny machine is the size of a fat housefly. Its mini wings allow it to stay in t... | [
"they had no model in their mind",
"they did not have sufficient time",
"they had no ready-made components",
"they could not assemble the components"
] |
Patricia is growing her long very long to donate it to a charity that makes wigs for cancer survivors. Her hair is 14 inches long. She needs to donate 23 inches to make a wig. She wants her hair to be 12 inches long after the donation. How much longer does she have to grow her hair? | Her hair needs to be 35 inches long when she cuts it because 23 + 12 = <<23+12=35>>35
She needs to grow it 21 more inches because 35 - 14 = <<35-14=21>>21
#### 21 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Patricia is growing her long very long to donate it to a charity that makes wigs for cancer survivors. Her hair is 14 inches long. She needs to donate 23 inches to make a wig. She wants her hair to be 12 inches long after the donation. How much longer does she have to grow her hair? | Her hair needs to be 35 inches long when she cuts it because 23 + 12 = <<23+12=35>>35
She needs to grow it 21 more inches because 35 - 14 = <<35-14=21>>21
#### 21 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Seeing that no car passing by stopped, the boys must have felt _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was a weeknight. We were a half dozen guys in our late teens, hanging around "the flat" -- as usual. The flat was poorly furnished, which, after some time, grew tiresome. We wanted action.
We got in a car, big enough for all of us to crowd into -- and off we went, in search of adventure. We soon found ourse... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11655.txt | It was a weeknight. We were a half dozen guys in our late teens, hanging around "the flat" -- as usual. The flat was poorly furnished, which, after some time, grew tiresome. We wanted action.
We got in a car, big enough for all of us to crowd into -- and off we went, in search of adventure. We soon found ourselves at B... | [
"discouraged",
"proud",
"annoyed",
"confident"
] |
How far does Mr. Green drive when he comes to the Sun Hotel at last? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One evening Mr. Green is driving his car in the country and looking for a small hotel. When he sees an old man on the side of the road, Mr. Green stops his car and says to the old man, 'I want to go to the Sun Hotel. Do you know how to get there?'
'Yes, of course,' the old man answers, 'I will show you the way... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6076.txt | One evening Mr. Green is driving his car in the country and looking for a small hotel. When he sees an old man on the side of the road, Mr. Green stops his car and says to the old man, 'I want to go to the Sun Hotel. Do you know how to get there?'
'Yes, of course,' the old man answers, 'I will show you the way. Please ... | [
"3 miles",
"12 miles",
"21 miles",
"9 miles"
] |
Health foods are usually packed in colors Except _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Shopping is not as simple as you may think! Much has to be done for the producers before putting the products on the shelf.
Color, for example, changes a lot according to what the producers are trying to sell. Health foods are packed in greens, yellows or browns because we think of these as healthy colors.
Whe... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle266.txt | Shopping is not as simple as you may think! Much has to be done for the producers before putting the products on the shelf.
Color, for example, changes a lot according to what the producers are trying to sell. Health foods are packed in greens, yellows or browns because we think of these as healthy colors.
When some ki... | [
"green",
"black",
"yellow",
"brown"
] |
We know from this passage that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At 20 year of age F.W. Woolworth found work in exchange for room and board at a local dry goods store , and after his employers held a successful clearance sale he saw the possibilities of a discount store. His key improvements were having the goods on open display instead of behind the counter , and having pr... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15324.txt | At 20 year of age F.W. Woolworth found work in exchange for room and board at a local dry goods store , and after his employers held a successful clearance sale he saw the possibilities of a discount store. His key improvements were having the goods on open display instead of behind the counter , and having prices plai... | [
"Woolworth built the tallest building in the world in 1913.",
"the number of Woolworth reached its peak before the death of F.W. Woolworth",
"offering free lunch is one of the characters of Woolworth store store chain",
"Woolworth had no chain stores in America for about 20 years"
] |
The sentence "your eyes can't do without them" means _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When you feel sad, tears will come down from your eyes. When you are happy, especially when you laugh hard, tears will also come down from your eyes. But tears have a more important job than showing your feelings.
Tears keep your eyes clean and healthy. They wash away dirt and germs just like bath. Your eyes ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8186.txt | When you feel sad, tears will come down from your eyes. When you are happy, especially when you laugh hard, tears will also come down from your eyes. But tears have a more important job than showing your feelings.
Tears keep your eyes clean and healthy. They wash away dirt and germs just like bath. Your eyes also need... | [
"your eyes like having baths very much",
"your eyes like tears very much",
"your eyes can't work without tears",
"your eyes can't open without them"
] |
In the next part of this passage, the writer would most probably tell us _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Blogging has become something of a big thing in the last few years. Just like the Internet was 10 years ago, blogging is popular with an underground culture, that is doing it for love and passion .
Blogging is a way of collecting links to webpages and sharing thoughts and ideas with people online. Blogs are b... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5804.txt | Blogging has become something of a big thing in the last few years. Just like the Internet was 10 years ago, blogging is popular with an underground culture, that is doing it for love and passion .
Blogging is a way of collecting links to webpages and sharing thoughts and ideas with people online. Blogs are basically ... | [
"how to make further use of blogging",
"the disadvantages of using blogging",
"how many people will get tired of blogs in the future",
"different opinions about blogging"
] |
What can we learn from the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tina was not like many of her classmates. She didn't listen to popular music or watch many movies, and she wasn't interested in nice clothes. When she got together with her friends, they wanted to listen to rock and pop music. When Tina asked if they would like to try classical music, they all looked a... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4190.txt | Tina was not like many of her classmates. She didn't listen to popular music or watch many movies, and she wasn't interested in nice clothes. When she got together with her friends, they wanted to listen to rock and pop music. When Tina asked if they would like to try classical music, they all looked at her str... | [
"We don't have to be like others.",
"Friends can say bad things sometimes.",
"Classical music is better than pop music.",
"Tina found a new friend."
] |
The best title of this passage is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is that time of the year when the warm, late Summer days meet the cold, early Autumn nights. The skies on days like these are bright and clear. The air is cool, fresh, and full of the smell of wild flowers. The leaves on the trees are dark green but with splashes of red appearing here and there. It is a rea... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high876.txt | It is that time of the year when the warm, late Summer days meet the cold, early Autumn nights. The skies on days like these are bright and clear. The air is cool, fresh, and full of the smell of wild flowers. The leaves on the trees are dark green but with splashes of red appearing here and there. It is a really beaut... | [
"My life",
"My past",
"I love life",
"Life's changes"
] |
Who is the speaker? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Good morning, everyone! Welcome to our school. Now you are students of a middle school. All the things here are new. The life here is a little different. I think you must know what you can do and what you can't do. It can help you study well and live happily. Here are some rules of our school.
You have to come... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4728.txt | Good morning, everyone! Welcome to our school. Now you are students of a middle school. All the things here are new. The life here is a little different. I think you must know what you can do and what you can't do. It can help you study well and live happily. Here are some rules of our school.
You have to come to schoo... | [
"A reporter.",
"A doctor.",
"A teacher.",
"A bank clerk"
] |
The writer informs us of five groups of colours in order to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There comes a time in a person's life when they may realize that their laundry is just not coming out the way that they had hoped for. The whites may not be getting white enough or the color1s might be fading. This can cause you more money if you don't know how to properly do your laundry. These tips are lifes... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18228.txt | There comes a time in a person's life when they may realize that their laundry is just not coming out the way that they had hoped for. The whites may not be getting white enough or the color1s might be fading. This can cause you more money if you don't know how to properly do your laundry. These tips are lifesaving tip... | [
"let people learn to choose their clothes",
"persuade people to buy clothes of different colours",
"advise people to do their laundry separately",
"show off his/her experience and knowledge"
] |
The owner of many buildings thought _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Several years ago, a television reporter was talking to three of the most important people in America. One was a very rich banker, another owned one of the largest companies in the world, and the third owned many buildings in the center of New York.
The reporter was talking to them about being important. "How ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7932.txt | Several years ago, a television reporter was talking to three of the most important people in America. One was a very rich banker, another owned one of the largest companies in the world, and the third owned many buildings in the center of New York.
The reporter was talking to them about being important. "How do we kno... | [
"he was really important because he owned many buildings in the center of New York",
"the owner of the very large company was really important",
"the visitor was really important if he was talking to the President and the President received a telephone call for the visitor",
"the person who worked in the Whit... |
What is the physical environment in which a species lives and to which it has adapted? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the physical environment in which a species lives and to which it has adapted? | habitat | science | null | null | null | farmland | ecosystem | land mass | habitat | Another important aspect of a species’ niche is its habitat. Habitat is the physical environment in which a species lives and to which it has adapted. Features of a habitat depend mainly on abiotic factors, such as temperature and rainfall. These factors influence the traits of the organisms that live there. | null | null | null |
The author's favorite part of Ms. Runkle's class is when Ms. Runkle _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I have many new teachers in high school, but Lori Runkle, my English Language and Composition teacher, is my favorite teacher.
Ms. Runkle enjoys getting to know more about students, so I have many chances to talk with her after class. I have always wanted to become a journalist . Since Ms. Runkle used to be a... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11997.txt | I have many new teachers in high school, but Lori Runkle, my English Language and Composition teacher, is my favorite teacher.
Ms. Runkle enjoys getting to know more about students, so I have many chances to talk with her after class. I have always wanted to become a journalist . Since Ms. Runkle used to be a journali... | [
"tells them how to get good scores",
"asks them questions about the world",
"asks them to describe current events",
"tells them about events that are happening"
] |
The facts about life in space are all mentioned EXCEPT _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Life in space will certainly take some getting used to!But the space station has been designed to keep the astronauts as comfortable as possible--the modules are roomy,bright,and kept at a constant 70 degrees Fahrenheit.It's important the crew members are comfortable because they'll be busy aboard the station... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6172.txt | Life in space will certainly take some getting used to!But the space station has been designed to keep the astronauts as comfortable as possible--the modules are roomy,bright,and kept at a constant 70 degrees Fahrenheit.It's important the crew members are comfortable because they'll be busy aboard the station.In a typ... | [
"clothing",
"entertainment",
"sleep",
"exercise"
] |
A city wants to build a dam nearby to increase water supplies. Which question is most important to ask about the environmental effects of building the dam? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | A city wants to build a dam nearby to increase water supplies. Which question is most important to ask about the environmental effects of building the dam?
Choices:
A. How long will it take to build?
B. How much concrete is needed?
C. How will the lake be used for recreation?
D. How will the dam affect fish population... | Correct answer: D | science | Mercury_7119858 | {
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The topic of the meeting in Seoul might be _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mayor Boris Johnson Monday outlined plans to make London "the cleanest, greenest city on Earth" by the 2012 Olympics and called for commitments from other world cities at a climate change conference, leaders of the world' s 40 largest cities are meeting in Seoul this week for a summit on combating global warmi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20087.txt | Mayor Boris Johnson Monday outlined plans to make London "the cleanest, greenest city on Earth" by the 2012 Olympics and called for commitments from other world cities at a climate change conference, leaders of the world' s 40 largest cities are meeting in Seoul this week for a summit on combating global warming -- the... | [
"climate change",
"global warming",
"London Olympics in 2012",
"green environment"
] |
What is the name of the science that studies matter and the changes material substances undergo? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the name of the science that studies matter and the changes material substances undergo? | chemistry | science | null | null | null | biology | geology | physics | chemistry | Summary Chemistry is the study of matter and the changes material substances undergo. It is essential for understanding much of the natural world and central to many other scientific disciplines, including astronomy, geology, paleontology, biology, and medicine. | null | null | null |
According to Ummu Bradley Thomas, which of the following is the best way to deal with the guests? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We may have hosted some difficult house guests once or on even more occasions. Are you still worrying about how to deal with them? Here below are some tips on how to deal with those difficult house guests.
You've been waiting an hour to eat breakfast but your guests are still sleeping.
"Unless you adjusted a t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2671.txt | We may have hosted some difficult house guests once or on even more occasions. Are you still worrying about how to deal with them? Here below are some tips on how to deal with those difficult house guests.
You've been waiting an hour to eat breakfast but your guests are still sleeping.
"Unless you adjusted a time for b... | [
"Kindly explaining to him you need to use the computer.",
"Politely asking him to stop using the computer at once.",
"Introducing other toys to him to play with.",
"Simply letting him keep using the computer as he likes."
] |
Why did Tina talk with her father? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tina was not like many of her classmates. She didn't listen to popular music or watch many movies, and she wasn't interested in nice clothes. When she got together with her friends, they wanted to listen to rock and pop music. When Tina asked if they would like to try classical music, they all looked a... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4190.txt | Tina was not like many of her classmates. She didn't listen to popular music or watch many movies, and she wasn't interested in nice clothes. When she got together with her friends, they wanted to listen to rock and pop music. When Tina asked if they would like to try classical music, they all looked at her str... | [
"Because she wanted to tell him about Yo Yo Ma.",
"Because she wanted to talk about her problem.",
"Because she wanted to know about her friends.",
"Because she wanted to give him some ideas."
] |
What is the aim of this short passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
About 6,000doctors in theprefix = st1 /Philippinesare studying to become nurses so they can find higher-paying jobs abroad, Health Secretary Francisco Duque says.
This was up from 2,000 doctors who studied to become nurses last year, Duque said.
The exodus of doctors and nurses had created a "threatening s... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23712.txt | About 6,000doctors in theprefix = st1 /Philippinesare studying to become nurses so they can find higher-paying jobs abroad, Health Secretary Francisco Duque says.
This was up from 2,000 doctors who studied to become nurses last year, Duque said.
The exodus of doctors and nurses had created a "threatening situation ... | [
"To criticize the Philippine government.",
"To show pity on the doctors in thePhilippines.",
"To call on people to change their jobs and work as nurses.",
"To call attention to the problems with lack of doctors in thePhilippines."
] |
The section "Plan a Habitat" is mostly about _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bluebirds looking secretly from nest boxes. Tadpoles swimming in a pond. Tiger swallowtails flying quickly around a butterfly bush. And over here, a class of students watching it all. A field trip to a nature center? No, it's a schoolyard. With some work on your part, it could even be your schoolyar... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9923.txt | Bluebirds looking secretly from nest boxes. Tadpoles swimming in a pond. Tiger swallowtails flying quickly around a butterfly bush. And over here, a class of students watching it all. A field trip to a nature center? No, it's a schoolyard. With some work on your part, it could even be your schoolyard.
Intere... | [
"finding a place to use for the habitat",
"how to raise money for the habitat",
"finding people to work on the habitat",
"how to attract wildlife to the habitat"
] |
Lucy played a role called _ in the TV play Pretty Little Liars. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you know Pretty Little Liars ? It is one of the most popular American TV series right now. It is about the life of four girls after their best friend was killed. Lucy, one of the four girls, has more than a few secrets.
Lucy knew from a very young age that she would be a star, and she loved singing most. ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4582.txt | Do you know Pretty Little Liars ? It is one of the most popular American TV series right now. It is about the life of four girls after their best friend was killed. Lucy, one of the four girls, has more than a few secrets.
Lucy knew from a very young age that she would be a star, and she loved singing most. At the ag... | [
"Lucy",
"Aria",
"Rita",
"Maria"
] |
With the experiment in Virginia in 1995, the writer wants to show that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nowadays, there's a lot of debate about single sex education since it has begun to regain its popularity recently. According to long term studies of children from around the world, students achieve more and learn better in single sex schools.
An Australian study of 270,000 students found that both boys and gir... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3764.txt | Nowadays, there's a lot of debate about single sex education since it has begun to regain its popularity recently. According to long term studies of children from around the world, students achieve more and learn better in single sex schools.
An Australian study of 270,000 students found that both boys and girls perfor... | [
"single sex education has become popular in recent years",
"the effect of single sex education on girls is immediate",
"students at separate schools are better prepared for standardized tests",
"both boy and girl students achieve more and learn better in single sex schools"
] |
What do we know about the Sandy Hook tragedy _ ? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Debate: Can stricter gun control laws decrease the rate of crimes involving guns?
Yes, because with fewer weapons, you get fewer crimes.
Take a look at the crime rates of countries like the United Kingdom. Their crime rate is very low, compared to ours here in the United States. Just by simply putting stricter... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6515.txt | Debate: Can stricter gun control laws decrease the rate of crimes involving guns?
Yes, because with fewer weapons, you get fewer crimes.
Take a look at the crime rates of countries like the United Kingdom. Their crime rate is very low, compared to ours here in the United States. Just by simply putting stricter laws in ... | [
"22 students and teachers were killed by a powerful gun.",
"22 students were injured without any deaths.",
"The tragedy took place on December 14 in Connecticut.",
"26 primary students were killed by a knife."
] |
According to the author, if a person is found guilty of a crime, _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A wise man once said that the only thing necessary for the victory of evil is for good men to do nothing. So, as a police officer, I have some urgent things to say to good people. Day after day my men and I struggle to hold back a tidal wave of crime. Something has gone terribly wrong with our once-proud Ameri... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9769.txt | A wise man once said that the only thing necessary for the victory of evil is for good men to do nothing. So, as a police officer, I have some urgent things to say to good people. Day after day my men and I struggle to hold back a tidal wave of crime. Something has gone terribly wrong with our once-proud American way o... | [
"society is to be held responsible",
"modern civilization is responsible for it",
"the criminal himself should bear the blame",
"the standards of living should be improved"
] |
We can infer from the passage that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Scientists in Israel have discovered a new way to test for water pollution by "listening" to what the plants growing in water have to say.
By shining a laser beam on the tiny pieces of _ floating in the water,the researchers said they hear sound waves that tell them the type and amount of contamination in ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6219.txt | Scientists in Israel have discovered a new way to test for water pollution by "listening" to what the plants growing in water have to say.
By shining a laser beam on the tiny pieces of _ floating in the water,the researchers said they hear sound waves that tell them the type and amount of contamination in the water... | [
"algae can produce a loud sound when polluted",
"algae can die easily from pollution",
"photosynthesis of the algae can only be caused by sunlight",
"photosynthesis of the algae is related to water quality"
] |
The author thought that Liz was bleeding because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Liz had been bleeding for a long time! She was my closest professional colleague and good friend at the time when we worked in an IT company. It was her first day back at work after an operation and I thought she should have taken a few more days to recover.
Realizing that we couldn't stop the bleeding, we hea... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9257.txt | Liz had been bleeding for a long time! She was my closest professional colleague and good friend at the time when we worked in an IT company. It was her first day back at work after an operation and I thought she should have taken a few more days to recover.
Realizing that we couldn't stop the bleeding, we headed to th... | [
"she worked too hard in an IT company",
"she had an operation but didn't rest enough",
"she hurt herself in the workplace carelessly",
"she had a long trip from her house to the company"
] |
What is the opinion of most Americans on serving cloned milk to their children? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to rule soon that milk from cloned animals and meat from their offspring are safe to eat.
The agricultural industry has observed a self-acting stop on using the products of clones, but it has recently become clear that a few offspring of cloned pigs and cows... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17156.txt | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to rule soon that milk from cloned animals and meat from their offspring are safe to eat.
The agricultural industry has observed a self-acting stop on using the products of clones, but it has recently become clear that a few offspring of cloned pigs and cows are alre... | [
"They expect to serve clone milk to their children.",
"They have already fed their children with cloned milk.",
"They believe using the cloned milk is safe enough.",
"They won't accept cloned milk."
] |
Which of the following contains the most amount of calories? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The human body is a living machine, and, like all machines, it needs "fuel" to supply it with energy. This is provided by the food we eat. But how much do we need to stay healthy?
The energy value of food is usually measured in calories . A calorie is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 k... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle518.txt | The human body is a living machine, and, like all machines, it needs "fuel" to supply it with energy. This is provided by the food we eat. But how much do we need to stay healthy?
The energy value of food is usually measured in calories . A calorie is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of wate... | [
"Milk.",
"Rice",
"Peanuts.",
"Milk or peanuts."
] |
According to the passage, female elephants_. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Members of an elephant family may be out of sight but they are always in the minds of the herd's matriarchs , researchers have found.
Tests have found that female elephants are able to remember the whereabouts of at least 17 family members simultaneously and perhaps as many as 30. They watch which of their re... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18096.txt | Members of an elephant family may be out of sight but they are always in the minds of the herd's matriarchs , researchers have found.
Tests have found that female elephants are able to remember the whereabouts of at least 17 family members simultaneously and perhaps as many as 30. They watch which of their relations a... | [
"are usually stronger than male elephants",
"usually stay at home while male elephants search for food",
"can remember where their family members are while traveling",
"can recognize the odor of human beings"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I was an extremely verbal child, and growing up with my dad was an experiment in linguistics . My father was a man of few words. Whenever I wanted his permission for a certain activity, I planned a speech that included who would be there, where it would take place, how long it would last, and why it was an inc... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6629.txt | I was an extremely verbal child, and growing up with my dad was an experiment in linguistics . My father was a man of few words. Whenever I wanted his permission for a certain activity, I planned a speech that included who would be there, where it would take place, how long it would last, and why it was an incredibly w... | [
"My father would answer me with \"Yes, but be home by dinner\" sometimes.",
"I came into contact with just a few great teenage guys because I was active in high school.",
"That my father would teach the eleven-year-old boys' Weekday school class surprised me.",
"I always wanted to know how my father, who talk... |
For Halloween, Taquon, Mack and Jafari put their candy together and they had 418 pieces of candy. If Taquon and Mack each had 171 pieces of candy, how many pieces of candy did Jafari start with? | Taquon + Mack = 2 * 171 = 342 pieces
418 - 342 = <<418-342=76>>76 pieces
Jafari started with 76 pieces of candy.
#### 76 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | For Halloween, Taquon, Mack and Jafari put their candy together and they had 418 pieces of candy. If Taquon and Mack each had 171 pieces of candy, how many pieces of candy did Jafari start with? | Taquon + Mack = 2 * 171 = 342 pieces
418 - 342 = <<418-342=76>>76 pieces
Jafari started with 76 pieces of candy.
#### 76 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What do they do in the afternoon? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Gina is an English girl. She has a brother. His name is Mike. They are good students. Their father and mother are English teachers, and they work very long hours every day. So the family usually go to the park on Saturday or Sunday.
Today is Saturday. It's a nice day. They want to go there with their dog. They... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle949.txt | Gina is an English girl. She has a brother. His name is Mike. They are good students. Their father and mother are English teachers, and they work very long hours every day. So the family usually go to the park on Saturday or Sunday.
Today is Saturday. It's a nice day. They want to go there with their dog. They leave ho... | [
"Watch TV.",
"Play sport.",
"Go boating.",
"Plant some trees."
] |
---What does Nick buy for Mary? --- _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Today is November 20th. It's my sister Mary's 8thbirthday. In the morning, my parents take us to Zig Zag's Clothes Store. There my mother buys a red sweater for Mary. And we go to Huaxing Book Store. There I buy some CDs for Mary. My father also buys a book for Mary, and its name is Harry Potter. It's Mary's f... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4588.txt | Today is November 20th. It's my sister Mary's 8thbirthday. In the morning, my parents take us to Zig Zag's Clothes Store. There my mother buys a red sweater for Mary. And we go to Huaxing Book Store. There I buy some CDs for Mary. My father also buys a book for Mary, and its name is Harry Potter. It's Mary's favorite b... | [
"An English-Chinese dictionary",
"A new pencil box",
"A soccer ball",
"Some CDs"
] |
Kimiko watches four YouTube videos. The first video is 2 minutes long, the second video is 4 minutes and 30 seconds, and the last two videos are equal in length. If she spends a total of 510 seconds watching YouTube, how many seconds long was each of the last two videos? | First convert the length of the first video to seconds: 2 minutes * 60 seconds/minute = <<2*60=120>>120 seconds
Then convert the length of the second video to seconds: 4 minutes * 60 seconds/minute + 30 seconds = 240 seconds + 30 seconds = <<4*60+30=270>>270 seconds
Now subtract the length of the first two videos from ... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Kimiko watches four YouTube videos. The first video is 2 minutes long, the second video is 4 minutes and 30 seconds, and the last two videos are equal in length. If she spends a total of 510 seconds watching YouTube, how many seconds long was each of the last two videos? | First convert the length of the first video to seconds: 2 minutes * 60 seconds/minute = <<2*60=120>>120 seconds
Then convert the length of the second video to seconds: 4 minutes * 60 seconds/minute + 30 seconds = 240 seconds + 30 seconds = <<4*60+30=270>>270 seconds
Now subtract the length of the first two videos from ... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Marcus can fit 5 pies in his oven at once. He bakes 7 batches of pies, then slips and drops 8 of them. How many pies are left? | First find the total number of pies Marcus bakes: 5 pies/batch * 7 batches = <<5*7=35>>35 pies
Then subtract the number of pies Marcus drops: 35 pies - 8 pies = <<35-8=27>>27 pies
#### 27 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Marcus can fit 5 pies in his oven at once. He bakes 7 batches of pies, then slips and drops 8 of them. How many pies are left? | First find the total number of pies Marcus bakes: 5 pies/batch * 7 batches = <<5*7=35>>35 pies
Then subtract the number of pies Marcus drops: 35 pies - 8 pies = <<35-8=27>>27 pies
#### 27 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
We agree to _ according to the passage. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Today it is found that school students hardly pay much attention to sports.It is because they have no interest in sports? It may not be the fact.They often say they have other more important things to do.
What are these important things? Examination! They have to spend much time on all kinds of examinations an... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4091.txt | Today it is found that school students hardly pay much attention to sports.It is because they have no interest in sports? It may not be the fact.They often say they have other more important things to do.
What are these important things? Examination! They have to spend much time on all kinds of examinations and tests a... | [
"work hard all day and all night",
"do sports after enough rest",
"do all kinds of sports after working hard",
"drop the sports"
] |
. According to the teacher, Tommy changed so much all because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I called a meeting with the parents of my student, Tommy. I wanted to talk with them about his schoolwork and behaviour .Tommy was always an excellent student. How could I make his father and mother believe that their recent separation made his grades bad.?
Tommy's mother came in and sat down. Then his father... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1020.txt | I called a meeting with the parents of my student, Tommy. I wanted to talk with them about his schoolwork and behaviour .Tommy was always an excellent student. How could I make his father and mother believe that their recent separation made his grades bad.?
Tommy's mother came in and sat down. Then his father arrived.... | [
"his parents separate not long ago.",
"his parents didn't love him any more.",
"he didn't have good study habits .",
"he didn't followed his parents' advice."
] |
Which of the two books are published by the same publisher? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Lies of George W. Bush
By David Corn
Imprint: Three Rivers Press
Trade Paperback: 368 pages
Pub Date: May 2004
Price: US $ 12.195
ISBN: 1400050677
All American presidents have lied, but George W. Bush has seriously abused the truth, this book tells us. It's full of sharp accusations... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22912.txt | The Lies of George W. Bush
By David Corn
Imprint: Three Rivers Press
Trade Paperback: 368 pages
Pub Date: May 2004
Price: US $ 12.195
ISBN: 1400050677
All American presidents have lied, but George W. Bush has seriously abused the truth, this book tells us. It's full of sharp accusations against ... | [
"America's Secret War and The Nation.",
"The Family: The Real Story of the Bush Dynasty and The Lies of George W. Bush.",
"The Family: The Real Story of the Bush Dynasty and America's Secret War.",
"America's Secret War and The Lies of George W. Bush."
] |
The author uses his daughter as an example . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Like most parents, I worry that my child isn't getting enough sleep. Now it turns out that doctors have been warning kids don't get enough sleep for over a century--long before iPads, and texting robbed children of peaceful sleep. What's more, there's no solid scientific basis for pediatricians' recommendati... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19307.txt | Like most parents, I worry that my child isn't getting enough sleep. Now it turns out that doctors have been warning kids don't get enough sleep for over a century--long before iPads, and texting robbed children of peaceful sleep. What's more, there's no solid scientific basis for pediatricians' recommendations on th... | [
"to explain why children sleep less",
"to indicate that he is stricter with his child",
"to show that children in the past sleep more",
"to prove that children are not easy to control"
] |
The 3-year-old girl was punished by her father for _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The story goes that some time ago, a man punished his 3-year-old daughter for wasting a roll of gold wrapping paper. Money was tight and he became infuriated when the child tried to decorate a box to put under the Christmas tree. Nevertheless, the little girl brought the gift to her father the next morning an... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7471.txt | The story goes that some time ago, a man punished his 3-year-old daughter for wasting a roll of gold wrapping paper. Money was tight and he became infuriated when the child tried to decorate a box to put under the Christmas tree. Nevertheless, the little girl brought the gift to her father the next morning and said, "... | [
"wasting gold",
"wasting wrapping paper",
"putting the box under the Christmas tree",
"bringing the gift to her father"
] |
David's books are on the _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My name is David Smith. I am an English boy. My family is in Hangzhou. My father and mother work here. My father is an engineer and my mother is a teacher. I have a sister but no brothers. My sister and I are students of Nol. 1 Middle School. We love Hangzhou, and we love China, too. We have a nice house in ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6309.txt | My name is David Smith. I am an English boy. My family is in Hangzhou. My father and mother work here. My father is an engineer and my mother is a teacher. I have a sister but no brothers. My sister and I are students of Nol. 1 Middle School. We love Hangzhou, and we love China, too. We have a nice house in Hangzhou.... | [
"floor",
"desk",
"bookcase",
"computer"
] |
UNESCO encourages all the following EXCEPT _ of cultural and natural heritage around the world. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa's Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Re... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22051.txt | Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa's Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Aus... | [
"identification",
"application",
"protection",
"conservation"
] |
What can't be learned from the text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In a few years,you might be able to speak Chinese,Korean,Japanese,French,and English-and all at the same time. This sounds incredible,but Alex Waibel,a computer science professor at US's Car-negie Mellon University (CMU) and Germany's University of Karlsruhe,announced last week that it may soon be reality. He ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high471.txt | In a few years,you might be able to speak Chinese,Korean,Japanese,French,and English-and all at the same time. This sounds incredible,but Alex Waibel,a computer science professor at US's Car-negie Mellon University (CMU) and Germany's University of Karlsruhe,announced last week that it may soon be reality. He and his t... | [
"The spontaneous translators will help us a lot.",
"There is no Muscle Translator in the world now.",
"Muscle Translators can translate what you think into speech if you just move your mouth.",
"A lecture translation can translate what you said into other languages easily."
] |
What did the author learn from her experience most probably? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The morning had been a disaster.My tooth was aching,and I'd been in an argument with a friend.Her words still hurt:"The trouble with you is that you won't put yourself in my place.Can't you see things from my point of view?"I shook my head stubbornly--and felt the ache in my tooth.I'd thought I could hold out ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18123.txt | The morning had been a disaster.My tooth was aching,and I'd been in an argument with a friend.Her words still hurt:"The trouble with you is that you won't put yourself in my place.Can't you see things from my point of view?"I shook my head stubbornly--and felt the ache in my tooth.I'd thought I could hold out till my d... | [
"Put oneself in others' shoes .",
"Have a good word for one's friend",
"Strike while the iron is hot.",
"A friend in need is a friend indeed."
] |
What would be the best title for the text? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
More than half of the parents in the United States are helping, or have helped, support their adult children who have been hit by high unemployment and poor wages , according to a new survey. It showed that present economic conditions are discouraging young adults from leaving home and forcing those who have a... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3578.txt | More than half of the parents in the United States are helping, or have helped, support their adult children who have been hit by high unemployment and poor wages , according to a new survey. It showed that present economic conditions are discouraging young adults from leaving home and forcing those who have already go... | [
"Adult children are less independent",
"Parents help support adult children",
"Bad conditions affect children a lot",
"Adult children like living with parents"
] |
If you want to book a ticket, you CANNOT _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The booking notes of the play "the Age of Innocence":
Price: $10
BOOKING
There are four easy ways to book seats for performance:
------ in person
The Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a. m. -8 p. m.
------ by telephone
Ring 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card(Visa, MasterCard and... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24202.txt | The booking notes of the play "the Age of Innocence":
Price: $10
BOOKING
There are four easy ways to book seats for performance:
------ in person
The Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a. m. -8 p. m.
------ by telephone
Ring 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card(Visa, MasterCard and Amex acc... | [
"use the Internet.",
"ring the booking number and pay for the tickets by credit card.",
"complete a booking form and post it to the Box Office.",
"go to the Box Office on Sundays."
] |
What do we know about the Solar Decathlon from the text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever wondered what you will be when you grow up? Perhaps you have thought of becoming an engineer or an environmentalist. Here's good news: you can combine all of these career goals by designing, building and operating a solar-powered house.
That is what students from 20 universities did as they comp... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23085.txt | Have you ever wondered what you will be when you grow up? Perhaps you have thought of becoming an engineer or an environmentalist. Here's good news: you can combine all of these career goals by designing, building and operating a solar-powered house.
That is what students from 20 universities did as they competed in t... | [
"The participated teams are separated from the outside world during the competition.",
"The house designed by the German team will be adopted by the Department of Energy.",
"The competition had been held three times before 2009.",
"It includes students from twenty countries around the world."
] |
Ali and Ernie lined up boxes to make circles. Ali used 8 boxes to make each of his circles and Ernie used 10 for his. If they had 80 boxes to begin with and Ali makes 5 circles, how many circles can Ernie make? | Ali made 5 circles with 8 boxes each so he used 5*8 = <<5*8=40>>40 boxes
There were 80 boxes to start with so now there are 80-40 = <<80-40=40>>40 boxes left
Ernie used 10 boxes to make one circle so with 40 boxes he can make 40/10 = <<40/10=4>>4 circles
#### 4 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Ali and Ernie lined up boxes to make circles. Ali used 8 boxes to make each of his circles and Ernie used 10 for his. If they had 80 boxes to begin with and Ali makes 5 circles, how many circles can Ernie make? | Ali made 5 circles with 8 boxes each so he used 5*8 = <<5*8=40>>40 boxes
There were 80 boxes to start with so now there are 80-40 = <<80-40=40>>40 boxes left
Ernie used 10 boxes to make one circle so with 40 boxes he can make 40/10 = <<40/10=4>>4 circles
#### 4 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What can't we know from the story? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Lion was the King of the Jungle . One day, Giraffe told Lion, "Rabbit says he is the new King of the Jungle."
"What?" Lion was very angry. He went to meet Rabbit.
The other animals followed him to see what he would do.
"Rabbit," said Lion, "Why do you say that you are the new King of the Jungle?"
"Oh, but it's... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4200.txt | Lion was the King of the Jungle . One day, Giraffe told Lion, "Rabbit says he is the new King of the Jungle."
"What?" Lion was very angry. He went to meet Rabbit.
The other animals followed him to see what he would do.
"Rabbit," said Lion, "Why do you say that you are the new King of the Jungle?"
"Oh, but it's true," s... | [
"Lion was stupid.",
"Rabbit was clever.",
"Rabbit became the King.",
"Lion was friendly to other animals."
] |
Jill sells girl scout cookies. This year, she wants to sell at least 150 cookie boxes. Her first customer buys 5 boxes, Her second one buys 4 times more than her first customer. Her third customer buys half as much as her second. The fourth customer buys 3 times as much as her third. Lastly, her final customer bu... | Jill's second customer buys 4 times more than her first customer's 5 boxes, so they buy 4*5=<<4*5=20>>20 boxes
Jill's third customer buys half of what her second customer bought, so that means they buy 20/2= <<20/2=10>>10 boxes
Jill's fourth customer buys 3 times as many as what her third customer bought, so that means... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Jill sells girl scout cookies. This year, she wants to sell at least 150 cookie boxes. Her first customer buys 5 boxes, Her second one buys 4 times more than her first customer. Her third customer buys half as much as her second. The fourth customer buys 3 times as much as her third. Lastly, her final customer bu... | Jill's second customer buys 4 times more than her first customer's 5 boxes, so they buy 4*5=<<4*5=20>>20 boxes
Jill's third customer buys half of what her second customer bought, so that means they buy 20/2= <<20/2=10>>10 boxes
Jill's fourth customer buys 3 times as many as what her third customer bought, so that means... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Scientists who work with the biological sciences study _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As children grow up, they become curious about different kinds of things. When they are babies, they are interested in the parts of their bodies and in the smiles of their mothers. The they become interested in the physical world around them: the plants, the
animals, the sky. Later, they become interested in t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2674.txt | As children grow up, they become curious about different kinds of things. When they are babies, they are interested in the parts of their bodies and in the smiles of their mothers. The they become interested in the physical world around them: the plants, the
animals, the sky. Later, they become interested in the things... | [
"the earth , the oceans and the sky",
"man-made things",
"plants and animals",
"ocean water"
] |
In January, Bill's labrador puppy weighs 40 pounds and his dachshund puppy weighs 12 pounds. Each dog gains 25% of their starting weight over the year. What's the difference in their weight at the end of the year? | First find how much weight the labrador puppy gains: 40 pounds * 25% = <<40*25*.01=10>>10 pounds
Then add that weight gain to the puppy's starting weight: 40 pounds + 10 pounds = <<40+10=50>>50 pounds
Then find how much weight the dachshund puppy gains: 12 pounds * 25% = <<12*25*.01=3>>3 pounds
Then add that weight gai... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | In January, Bill's labrador puppy weighs 40 pounds and his dachshund puppy weighs 12 pounds. Each dog gains 25% of their starting weight over the year. What's the difference in their weight at the end of the year? | First find how much weight the labrador puppy gains: 40 pounds * 25% = <<40*25*.01=10>>10 pounds
Then add that weight gain to the puppy's starting weight: 40 pounds + 10 pounds = <<40+10=50>>50 pounds
Then find how much weight the dachshund puppy gains: 12 pounds * 25% = <<12*25*.01=3>>3 pounds
Then add that weight gai... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The number of neutrons and electrons may vary or change in an atom. what happens to the number of protons? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The number of neutrons and electrons may vary or change in an atom. what happens to the number of protons? | remains the same | science | null | null | null | depends | decreases | increases | remains the same | The number of protons per atom is always the same for a given element. However, the number of neutrons may vary, and the number of electrons can change. | null | null | null |
What does Han Geng look like? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you know the famous pop singer, Han Geng ? He was born on Feb. 9, 1984.In fact, he is really a handsome boy. He is 181cm high. He can dance, sing , and do a little Kungfu
He is in the famous group of Super Junior. I think he sings best .He is my favorite singer. He not only loves singing and dancing very m... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle800.txt | Do you know the famous pop singer, Han Geng ? He was born on Feb. 9, 1984.In fact, he is really a handsome boy. He is 181cm high. He can dance, sing , and do a little Kungfu
He is in the famous group of Super Junior. I think he sings best .He is my favorite singer. He not only loves singing and dancing very much but a... | [
"He isn't tall.",
"He is handsome.",
"He is lazy",
"He is too heavy"
] |
When gas particles collide, what kinds of collisions are these considered? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | When gas particles collide, what kinds of collisions are these considered? | elastic | science | null | null | null | conservative | inelastic | perfect | elastic | Collisions of gas particles are elastic, so no energy is lost. | null | null | null |
A school principal is booking hotel rooms for a class of 30 students to stay at during an overnight field trip. Each of the hotel's rooms has two queen size beds, which can fit two students each, and a pull-out couch, which can fit one student. How many rooms does the principal need to book to fit all of the students... | Each room can fit 2*2 + 1 = <<2*2+1=5>>5 students.
Thus, the principal needs to book 30/5 = <<30/5=6>>6 rooms to fit everyone.
#### 6 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A school principal is booking hotel rooms for a class of 30 students to stay at during an overnight field trip. Each of the hotel's rooms has two queen size beds, which can fit two students each, and a pull-out couch, which can fit one student. How many rooms does the principal need to book to fit all of the students... | Each room can fit 2*2 + 1 = <<2*2+1=5>>5 students.
Thus, the principal needs to book 30/5 = <<30/5=6>>6 rooms to fit everyone.
#### 6 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What kind of people is the text mainly meant for? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The principles about applying for jobs have altered greatly lately. In the past, people preferred a handwritten application letter. However, nowadays it is becoming more and more common to apply for a job through the Internet. You can find information on the Internet about how to apply for jobs. Information ca... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14031.txt | The principles about applying for jobs have altered greatly lately. In the past, people preferred a handwritten application letter. However, nowadays it is becoming more and more common to apply for a job through the Internet. You can find information on the Internet about how to apply for jobs. Information can be foun... | [
"Interviewers",
"Jobhunting people",
"Employers",
"Layoff workers"
] |
It's said that in the next few years _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When we hear the words "college students", we usually think of a young person between 18 and 22 years old. But in the U.S.A today, a college student often is much older. In fact, educators say in the next few years colleges and universities may have more older part-time students than traditional full-time yo... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7535.txt | When we hear the words "college students", we usually think of a young person between 18 and 22 years old. But in the U.S.A today, a college student often is much older. In fact, educators say in the next few years colleges and universities may have more older part-time students than traditional full-time younger stu... | [
"students in colleges and universities will be much older",
"full-time students in colleges and universities will be even younger",
"American colleges and universities will take in part-time students equally",
"The number of older students will be greater than that of the younger ones"
] |
The charity song Let the World Be Filled with Love was written in _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A concert under the theme of the 28-year-old charity song Let the World Be Filled with Love is set to bring 100 celebrated singers to perform in Quanzhou in southeast China's Fujian Province next month. The concert is set to cover 10 cities including Beijing. Quanzhou is the first stop of the touring schedule.... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5153.txt | A concert under the theme of the 28-year-old charity song Let the World Be Filled with Love is set to bring 100 celebrated singers to perform in Quanzhou in southeast China's Fujian Province next month. The concert is set to cover 10 cities including Beijing. Quanzhou is the first stop of the touring schedule.
The song... | [
"1986",
"1988",
"1992",
"1997"
] |
In the passage, "we bite off more than we can chew." probably means _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
DIY, which means Do It Yourself, is quite popular in UK. Lots of stores and supermarkets sell DIY things. TV programs show people how to DIY.
English people like DIY. There is a saying in UK---"An Englishman's home is his castle". Huge numbers of people spend their holidays making their homes beautiful "castle... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle270.txt | DIY, which means Do It Yourself, is quite popular in UK. Lots of stores and supermarkets sell DIY things. TV programs show people how to DIY.
English people like DIY. There is a saying in UK---"An Englishman's home is his castle". Huge numbers of people spend their holidays making their homes beautiful "castles". If th... | [
"we can eat everything we like.",
"we should do something difficult.",
"we do something that is too difficult.",
"we eat too much food that is not safe."
] |
From the passage, we know that the south tower was hit by the plane _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
New York: When the first plane struck 1 World Trade Center at 8:48 am on Tuesday, the people in 2 World Trade Center who saw the instant damage to the other tower realized clearly what they, too, must do: get out fast.
Katherine Ilachinsiki, who had been knocked off her chair by the blast of heat exploding ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15994.txt | New York: When the first plane struck 1 World Trade Center at 8:48 am on Tuesday, the people in 2 World Trade Center who saw the instant damage to the other tower realized clearly what they, too, must do: get out fast.
Katherine Ilachinsiki, who had been knocked off her chair by the blast of heat exploding from the ... | [
"at 8:30",
"18 minutes earlier than the north tower",
"at around 9:06",
"at 8:48"
] |
What does "climate refugees" mean? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
TUVALU, a tiny country in the Pacific Ocean, has asked for help as it will be swallowed up by the sea.
Storms and huge waves are a constant threat and none of Tuvalu's nine little islands is more than five meters above sea level.Salt water is already entering the country's drinking water supply, as well... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17743.txt | TUVALU, a tiny country in the Pacific Ocean, has asked for help as it will be swallowed up by the sea.
Storms and huge waves are a constant threat and none of Tuvalu's nine little islands is more than five meters above sea level.Salt water is already entering the country's drinking water supply, as well as damag... | [
"Climate changes.",
"Climate effect.",
"People forced away from their homeland by climate.",
"Rare animals moving from place to place for climate changes."
] |
What can we learn about the fantasy technique from the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Young children are trusting of commercial advertisements in the media, and advertisers have sometimes been accused of taking advantage of this trusting outlook The Independent Television Commission,regulator of television advertising, has criticized advertisers for "misleadingness",in an effort to control adve... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17634.txt | Young children are trusting of commercial advertisements in the media, and advertisers have sometimes been accused of taking advantage of this trusting outlook The Independent Television Commission,regulator of television advertising, has criticized advertisers for "misleadingness",in an effort to control advertisers,u... | [
"It is especially used in advertising toys.",
"Children are likely to mistake it for reality.",
"Young children are quite aware of its tricks,",
"It makes it hard for children to judge how much a toy costs."
] |
What is the arch called that forms when plasma of the sun flows along the loop that connects sunspots? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the arch called that forms when plasma of the sun flows along the loop that connects sunspots? | solar prominence | science | null | null | null | large prominence | Energy prominence. | vertical prominence | solar prominence | Another amazing feature on the Sun is solar prominences. Plasma flows along the loop that connects sunspots. This plasma forms a glowing arch. The arch is a solar prominence. Solar prominences can reach thousands of kilometers into the Sun’s atmosphere. Prominences can last for a day to several months. Prominences can ... | null | null | null |
If you like seeing the 3D films, you can choose to see _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Check out all the new releases in the next four weeks.
Wednesday 16 march
Chalet Girl (12A )Watch the Trailer
A British comedy about a girl who decides to give up her job at a fried chicken fast food place to try out being a chalet girl in the Alps. Starring Bill Nighy and Ed Westwick.
Friday 18 March
Su... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3887.txt | Check out all the new releases in the next four weeks.
Wednesday 16 march
Chalet Girl (12A )Watch the Trailer
A British comedy about a girl who decides to give up her job at a fried chicken fast food place to try out being a chalet girl in the Alps. Starring Bill Nighy and Ed Westwick.
Friday 18 March
Submarine (... | [
"The Silent House and Rio",
"Submarine and Passenger Side",
"A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures and Rio",
"Killing Bono and Country Strong"
] |
What's the writer's attitude towards the fans' reaction to the film Avatar? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The film Avatar has been a hit at the box office in the UK and around the world, becoming the fastest film ever to earn $1bn (7bn yuan) in ticket sales.
But the world of the sci-fi epic Avatar is so perfect that people have admitted being troubled by depression and suicidal thoughts at not being able to visi... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22004.txt | The film Avatar has been a hit at the box office in the UK and around the world, becoming the fastest film ever to earn $1bn (7bn yuan) in ticket sales.
But the world of the sci-fi epic Avatar is so perfect that people have admitted being troubled by depression and suicidal thoughts at not being able to visit the pla... | [
"Objective",
"Negative",
"Subjective",
"Positive"
] |
Why did the old man ask the waiter to take some fish to his horse? Because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Seeing the Horse Eat Fish
Once an old man was walking in a street with his horse. It was raining hard. The old man was cold because he was walking in the rain. He wanted to stay in a restaurant. It was a quarter past three in the afternoon. The old man got to a small restaurant. There were a lot of people ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16801.txt | Seeing the Horse Eat Fish
Once an old man was walking in a street with his horse. It was raining hard. The old man was cold because he was walking in the rain. He wanted to stay in a restaurant. It was a quarter past three in the afternoon. The old man got to a small restaurant. There were a lot of people in it. Th... | [
"his horse liked eating fish",
"he was cold",
"he wanted to sit by the fire, but wasn't able to do so at first",
"he himself also liked to eat fish"
] |
What's true about bats according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bats are impressive creatures. They are known to carry dangerous diseases like SARS without getting sick.
So researchers wanted to know: How do bats fight off so many deadly diseases? Learning their secret could help doctors better treat humans who have these diseases, therefore saving millions of lives.
To so... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18906.txt | Bats are impressive creatures. They are known to carry dangerous diseases like SARS without getting sick.
So researchers wanted to know: How do bats fight off so many deadly diseases? Learning their secret could help doctors better treat humans who have these diseases, therefore saving millions of lives.
To solve this ... | [
"They carry many deadly diseases like SARS so it's easy for them to get sick.",
"Bats are the only animals that can tell directions easily.",
"Bats are among the mammals that can truly fly.",
"Researchers studied bats to help save people."
] |
Which of the following is TRUE about Alabama and music? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are 67 counties in the state of Alabama.Each county is rich with history and its own unique stories.Colbert County, located in the northwest corner of the state, has its share of exciting stories and claims to statewide fame.The county was created on February 6, 1867, and Tuscumbia became the county seat... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9129.txt | There are 67 counties in the state of Alabama.Each county is rich with history and its own unique stories.Colbert County, located in the northwest corner of the state, has its share of exciting stories and claims to statewide fame.The county was created on February 6, 1867, and Tuscumbia became the county seat (the tow... | [
"Alabama musicians have established exhibits for visitors.",
"There are a great many talented musicians in Alabama.",
"Music is the most important industry in Alabama.",
"Alabama residents enjoy listening to music."
] |
What was essential to to make an icebox efficient according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
By the mid-nineteenth century, the term "icebox" had entered the American language, but ice was still only beginning to affect the diet of ordinary citizens in the United States. The ice trade grew with the growth of cities. Ice was used in hotels, taverns , and hospitals, and by some forward-looking city deal... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high506.txt | By the mid-nineteenth century, the term "icebox" had entered the American language, but ice was still only beginning to affect the diet of ordinary citizens in the United States. The ice trade grew with the growth of cities. Ice was used in hotels, taverns , and hospitals, and by some forward-looking city dealers in fr... | [
"Keeping the ice from melting",
"Knowledge of the physics of heat.",
"Balance of insulation and circulation",
"Making efforts to reduce the use of ice"
] |
What would be the best title for this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The prestigious Peking University and Tsinghua University held graduation ceremonies on the same day this year. The presidents of the two universities delivered excellent speeches at the ceremonies as they used words, phrases or ways of expression that are very popular on the Internet currently. At the same ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1193.txt | The prestigious Peking University and Tsinghua University held graduation ceremonies on the same day this year. The presidents of the two universities delivered excellent speeches at the ceremonies as they used words, phrases or ways of expression that are very popular on the Internet currently. At the same time, gra... | [
"Should University Heads Use Terms of Youth",
"Must University Presidents Learn to Please Students",
"Must University Presidents Meet Students' Needs",
"Should University Heads Use Newly-created Words"
] |
What's the author's attitude toward Angela Merkel? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As the first woman Chancellor in German's history, Angela Merkel topped
magazine's list of "The World's 100 Most Powerful Women" in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009.She has even been compared to Margaret Thatcher and many people called her "Iron Lady".
Merkel was born in Hamburg, West Germany, on July 17, 1954.Six... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16524.txt | As the first woman Chancellor in German's history, Angela Merkel topped
magazine's list of "The World's 100 Most Powerful Women" in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009.She has even been compared to Margaret Thatcher and many people called her "Iron Lady".
Merkel was born in Hamburg, West Germany, on July 17, 1954.Six weeks af... | [
"Admiring.",
"Thankful.",
"Pitiful .",
"Dull."
] |
What is the passage mainly about? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Just 50 years ago Manx seemed to be on the point of disappearing. "If you spoke Manx in a pub on the island in the 1960s, it was considered provocative and you were likely to find yourself in a fight," recalls Brian Stowell, a 76-year-old islander who has written a Manx-language novel,The Vampire Murders, and... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14170.txt | Just 50 years ago Manx seemed to be on the point of disappearing. "If you spoke Manx in a pub on the island in the 1960s, it was considered provocative and you were likely to find yourself in a fight," recalls Brian Stowell, a 76-year-old islander who has written a Manx-language novel,The Vampire Murders, and presents... | [
"The Manx language.",
"The life of Manx people",
"The Manx island.",
"The Manx language school"
] |
According to the author,which of the following questions is the best one to ask children? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
By taking a few simple techniques, parents who read to their children can greatly develop their children's language skills.It is surprising but true.How parents talk to their children makes a big difference in the children''s language development.If a parent encourages the child to actively respond to what the... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17158.txt | By taking a few simple techniques, parents who read to their children can greatly develop their children's language skills.It is surprising but true.How parents talk to their children makes a big difference in the children''s language development.If a parent encourages the child to actively respond to what the parent i... | [
"Do you see the elephant?",
"Is the elephant in the cage?",
"What animals do you like?",
"Shall we go to the zoo?"
] |
Why does the passage say peace and quiet are becoming harder to find? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Scientists believe that one of our most important means of knowing what is going on around us is the sense of sound. We are warned of danger by sounds. Sounds serve to please us in music. Sound has a waste product, too, in the form of noise. Noise has been called unwanted sound. Noise is growing and it may get... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11594.txt | Scientists believe that one of our most important means of knowing what is going on around us is the sense of sound. We are warned of danger by sounds. Sounds serve to please us in music. Sound has a waste product, too, in the form of noise. Noise has been called unwanted sound. Noise is growing and it may get much wor... | [
"Because the world is making more and more noise.",
"Because wars and battles happen here and there in the world.",
"Because all the sounds are becoming over 140 decibels.",
"Because some machines can make noise."
] |
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