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According to the author, life learning _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One is never too old to learn. Life learning (sometimes called un-schooling or self-directed learning) is one of those concepts that are almost easier to explain by saying what it isn't than what it is. And that's probably because our own schooled backgrounds have convinced us that learning happens only in a f... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4319.txt | One is never too old to learn. Life learning (sometimes called un-schooling or self-directed learning) is one of those concepts that are almost easier to explain by saying what it isn't than what it is. And that's probably because our own schooled backgrounds have convinced us that learning happens only in a fine build... | [
"could prevent one from running risks",
"teaches a kid how to avoid being laughed at",
"makes a kid independent of his parents",
"could be a road full of trials and errors"
] |
Which can be the best title of this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This booklet is designed to help you and your family plan for and survive a major earthquake. By taking action to be prepared, you can lessen the impact of an earthquake on your family. Set aside some emergency supplies, and teach your family what to do at home during and after a disaster. You could be without... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21983.txt | This booklet is designed to help you and your family plan for and survive a major earthquake. By taking action to be prepared, you can lessen the impact of an earthquake on your family. Set aside some emergency supplies, and teach your family what to do at home during and after a disaster. You could be without help for... | [
"Are You Prepared for the Next Earthquake?",
"Earthquakes Occur Without Warning",
"How to Prevent Earthquakes",
"Cause of Earthquakes"
] |
The main purpose of writing the passage is . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Much of the value mothers and fathers bring to their children is due to the fact that mothers and fathers are different.And by cooperating together and complementing each other in their differences,they provide these good things that samesex caregivers cannot provide.
Mothers and Fathers Play Differently Fathe... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22234.txt | Much of the value mothers and fathers bring to their children is due to the fact that mothers and fathers are different.And by cooperating together and complementing each other in their differences,they provide these good things that samesex caregivers cannot provide.
Mothers and Fathers Play Differently Fathers tend t... | [
"to introduce a famous educational psychologist to readers",
"to report the different roles mothers and fathers play in childdevelopment",
"to explain the natural state of mothers and fathers",
"to show children's agreement on parents' differences"
] |
It may be concluded that testing _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In ancient times the most important examinations were spoken, not written. In the schools of ancient Greece and Rome, testing usually was made up of saying poetry aloud and giving speeches.
In the European universities of the Middle Ages, students who were working for advanced degrees had to discuss questions ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7501.txt | In ancient times the most important examinations were spoken, not written. In the schools of ancient Greece and Rome, testing usually was made up of saying poetry aloud and giving speeches.
In the European universities of the Middle Ages, students who were working for advanced degrees had to discuss questions in their ... | [
"should test only opinions",
"should always be written",
"is given only in factories",
"has changed since the Middle Ages"
] |
What would be the best title for the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Iceland has energy to spare, and the small country has found a cutting-edge way to reduce its oil dependency. Volcanoes formed the island nation out of ash and lava , which heat huge underground lakes to the boiling point. The hot water is piped into cities providing heat for homes, businesses and even swimmi... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17758.txt | Iceland has energy to spare, and the small country has found a cutting-edge way to reduce its oil dependency. Volcanoes formed the island nation out of ash and lava , which heat huge underground lakes to the boiling point. The hot water is piped into cities providing heat for homes, businesses and even swimming pools.... | [
"Pollution saying goodbye to the world.",
"Iceland becoming a country without oil",
"Iceland began to turn water into fuel",
"Man able to kick the oil habit"
] |
In living systems, diffusion of substances into and out of cells is mediated by the what membrane? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | In living systems, diffusion of substances into and out of cells is mediated by the what membrane? | plasma | science | null | null | null | ferment | gas | fluid | plasma | affect the rate of diffusion, including concentration gradient, size of the particles that are diffusing, temperature of the system, and so on. In living systems, diffusion of substances into and out of cells is mediated by the plasma membrane. Some materials diffuse readily through the membrane, but others are hindere... | null | null | null |
In the passage "labor force" is defined as _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Labor force is defined as being the total number of people who are available to work and earn income. This definition includes everyone who is employed or seeking paid employment, so it includes employers and the self-employed. Labor is one of the country's resources which can be combined with other resources ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16767.txt | Labor force is defined as being the total number of people who are available to work and earn income. This definition includes everyone who is employed or seeking paid employment, so it includes employers and the self-employed. Labor is one of the country's resources which can be combined with other resources to produc... | [
"people who are available to work and earn income",
"self-employed people who have the ability to work",
"people who are looking for an employment",
"employers who have created job opportunities"
] |
According to the author, people should _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
They will be here in a minute, surely. I'll just stare at my shoes a little while longer to pass the time. Wish I'd brought a book. Hang on, though, what if I've got the wrong day? The wrong place? Have the clocks gone back? No, damn it, I'm off home. Whoever I'm waiting for clearly lives in a different time z... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9550.txt | They will be here in a minute, surely. I'll just stare at my shoes a little while longer to pass the time. Wish I'd brought a book. Hang on, though, what if I've got the wrong day? The wrong place? Have the clocks gone back? No, damn it, I'm off home. Whoever I'm waiting for clearly lives in a different time zone from ... | [
"be patient when waiting for a latecomer",
"keep in mind that being late is rude and selfish",
"always arrive 10 minutes early for an appointment",
"ask people around them to remind them about an appointment"
] |
What can we infer about the Ebola virus? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
2014 saw that the Ebola virus reappeared in Guinea and soon spread into neighbouring Liberia and Sierra Leone, killing over 7,800 people by the new year of 2015. It leads to viral hemorrhagic fever, which is characterized by high fever and internal bleeding etc.
Ebola is named after the Ebola River, where it w... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9860.txt | 2014 saw that the Ebola virus reappeared in Guinea and soon spread into neighbouring Liberia and Sierra Leone, killing over 7,800 people by the new year of 2015. It leads to viral hemorrhagic fever, which is characterized by high fever and internal bleeding etc.
Ebola is named after the Ebola River, where it was first ... | [
"It has caused a panic in many countries.",
"It is the most dangerous virus in the world.",
"A strong health system is important to fight against Ebola.",
"Anyone who was infected Ebola will die."
] |
Which of the following has much to do with Mr Feighan? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Busy senior managers need no longer waste time in showering themselves-an Australian company has invented a suit that can be worn while they wash.
The suit has been specially designed so that it can be cleaned under the showerhead. There is no need for soaking ,dry cleaning-or even soap.
The Japanese market h... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2248.txt | Busy senior managers need no longer waste time in showering themselves-an Australian company has invented a suit that can be worn while they wash.
The suit has been specially designed so that it can be cleaned under the showerhead. There is no need for soaking ,dry cleaning-or even soap.
The Japanese market has taken ... | [
"The invention of the suit.",
"The try-on of the suit.",
"The combination of the three technologies on the suit.",
"The popularization of the suit and best wishes for it."
] |
Free atoms are spherical in shape, so the relative sizes of the elements can be compared by looking at each atom's atomic what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Free atoms are spherical in shape, so the relative sizes of the elements can be compared by looking at each atom's atomic what? | radius | science | null | null | null | angles | weight | axis | radius | One important characteristic that determines the way in which elements behave is the total size of each atom. Free atoms are spherical in shape, so the relative sizes of the elements can be compared by looking at each atom's atomic radius , which is the distance from an atom's nucleus to the electrons in the outermost ... | null | null | null |
The writer would probably describe himself as _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Are you an optimist? Do you look at your glass and see it as half full? Do you believe that every cloud has a silver lining and that things generally turn out for the best? Do you believe that if something is meant to be, it will be? If you reply "yes" to all of these questions, then you are an optimist. You p... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4637.txt | Are you an optimist? Do you look at your glass and see it as half full? Do you believe that every cloud has a silver lining and that things generally turn out for the best? Do you believe that if something is meant to be, it will be? If you reply "yes" to all of these questions, then you are an optimist. You probably a... | [
"an optimist",
"a defeatist",
"a realist",
"a scientist"
] |
What would be the best title for this passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's a great sunny day,so it's time to get out and enjoy the weather.Many of us would like to,but we have projects due,tasks that need to be done,people that we need to see,and money that needs to be made.
What if your company gave you that time off as _ for the great effort that you gave to the team to finish... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6209.txt | It's a great sunny day,so it's time to get out and enjoy the weather.Many of us would like to,but we have projects due,tasks that need to be done,people that we need to see,and money that needs to be made.
What if your company gave you that time off as _ for the great effort that you gave to the team to finish a projec... | [
"Working Is Happy",
"The Story of the Chicago Bulls",
"Good Choice",
"Working Together for a Team"
] |
An idiom is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Idioms are phrases and sentences that do not mean exactly what they say. Even if you know the meaning of each word you see or hear, you may not understand the idiom because you don't understand the culture behind it.
For example, if an American boy asks his mother what's for dinner tomorrow, she may say "I'll ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high165.txt | Idioms are phrases and sentences that do not mean exactly what they say. Even if you know the meaning of each word you see or hear, you may not understand the idiom because you don't understand the culture behind it.
For example, if an American boy asks his mother what's for dinner tomorrow, she may say "I'll play it b... | [
"a phrase or a sentence that means exactly what the words say",
"a phrase or a sentence that doesn't mean exactly what every word says",
"so difficult that nobody can understand",
"something to do with parts of your body"
] |
According to ecological economists, what is the mistake existing in conventional textbooks? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Cowboy or spaceman? A dilemma for a children's party, perhaps. But also a question for economists, argued Kenneth Boulding, a British economist, in an essay published in 1966. We have run our economies, he warned, like cowboys on the open grassland: taking and using the world's resources, confident that more l... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19803.txt | Cowboy or spaceman? A dilemma for a children's party, perhaps. But also a question for economists, argued Kenneth Boulding, a British economist, in an essay published in 1966. We have run our economies, he warned, like cowboys on the open grassland: taking and using the world's resources, confident that more lies over ... | [
"Ecology and economics are not mixed together",
"Human economy isn't recognized as parts of nature",
"The environment has both resources and wastes",
"Diagrams connect firms, households and the government"
] |
James spends 30 minutes twice a day on meditation. How many hours a week does he spend meditating? | Each session is 30/60=<<30/60=.5>>.5 hours
So she spends .5*2=<<.5*2=1>>1 hour a day
So she spends 1*7=<<1*7=7>>7 hours a week
#### 7 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | James spends 30 minutes twice a day on meditation. How many hours a week does he spend meditating? | Each session is 30/60=<<30/60=.5>>.5 hours
So she spends .5*2=<<.5*2=1>>1 hour a day
So she spends 1*7=<<1*7=7>>7 hours a week
#### 7 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What instruments can Tom and Edward play? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tom and Edward are brothers. They are very different in many aspects . Tom likes basketball very much. It's very interesting for him. He likes tennis, too. But he doesn't like soccer. He thinks it's difficult and boring.
Edward, his brother, likes soccer best. He thinks it's so exciting and interesting. He pl... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle164.txt | Tom and Edward are brothers. They are very different in many aspects . Tom likes basketball very much. It's very interesting for him. He likes tennis, too. But he doesn't like soccer. He thinks it's difficult and boring.
Edward, his brother, likes soccer best. He thinks it's so exciting and interesting. He plays it ev... | [
"The guitar.",
"The drums.",
"The guitar and the drums.",
"The violin."
] |
Which can be the best title for the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Each year on the first Saturday in March, a group of middle-aged men and a few women gather at sunrise on a beach near prefix = st1 /St. Petersburg,Fla.Above the high-water line are more than 50 small boats.
At exactly 7 a.m., Steve Isaac stands at the water's edge with his arm raised and yells: "Go!"
Most of ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17116.txt | Each year on the first Saturday in March, a group of middle-aged men and a few women gather at sunrise on a beach near prefix = st1 /St. Petersburg,Fla.Above the high-water line are more than 50 small boats.
At exactly 7 a.m., Steve Isaac stands at the water's edge with his arm raised and yells: "Go!"
Most of the boats... | [
"Around the coast in 30 days",
"Among the life-and-death tests",
"A new world record expected",
"Everglades Challenge on line"
] |
Which of the following was NOT one of the discoveries of the Pew study? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Thanks to the Web, We're Alone Together and Loving it
There's a professor, Barry Wellman, at the University of Toronto in Canada who has come up with a term to describe the way a lot of us North Americans interact these days. And now a big research study confirms it.
Barry Wellman's term is "networked individu... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11158.txt | Thanks to the Web, We're Alone Together and Loving it
There's a professor, Barry Wellman, at the University of Toronto in Canada who has come up with a term to describe the way a lot of us North Americans interact these days. And now a big research study confirms it.
Barry Wellman's term is "networked individualism." I... | [
"The Internet has put us in touch with more people than expected.",
"People use the Internet to get advice on careers, medical problems, and other questions.",
"For many Americans, the Internet plays an important role in helping them make important decisions.",
"\"Internet addiction\" is a growing problem amo... |
Which is the best title for the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Millions of people die of hunger in southern Africa every year, but when Zambia was offered thousands of tons of free maize by the US, the government politely said no.
"We don't know whether the food is safe," said Zambia's commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Dipak Patel.
His worries are shared by countries ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5409.txt | Millions of people die of hunger in southern Africa every year, but when Zambia was offered thousands of tons of free maize by the US, the government politely said no.
"We don't know whether the food is safe," said Zambia's commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Dipak Patel.
His worries are shared by countries around th... | [
"Harmful GM foods",
"Advantages of GM foods",
"GM foods, a health risk?",
"the Techniques of GM foods"
] |
The passage is probably taken out of _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At exactly eleven Sir Percival knocked and entered, with anxiety and worry in every line of his face. This meeting would decide his future life, and he obviously knew it.
"You may wonder, Sir Percival," said Laura calmly, "if I am going to ask to be released from ray promise to marry you. I am not goin... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20846.txt | At exactly eleven Sir Percival knocked and entered, with anxiety and worry in every line of his face. This meeting would decide his future life, and he obviously knew it.
"You may wonder, Sir Percival," said Laura calmly, "if I am going to ask to be released from ray promise to marry you. I am not going to ask ... | [
"a novel",
"a report",
"a diary",
"an essay"
] |
What's the final destination of inventing the language translators? | A | 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: A | 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... | [
"To make cultural exchanges between different countries easier.",
"To help students learn foreign languages more easily.",
"To make people live in foreign countries more comfortably.",
"To help people learn more foreign languages in the future."
] |
The girl's last name is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jane 09:45:10
Hi, Jim. Nice to meet you!
I'm a girl. My name is Jane Green. My favorite color is red. I have a red bike. My bike number is 67582. My telephone number is 873-3516.
Jim 09:46:05
Hi, Jane . Nice to meet you, too!
I'm a boy. My name's Jim Hand. My favorite color is blue. I have a blue car. My c... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4166.txt | Jane 09:45:10
Hi, Jim. Nice to meet you!
I'm a girl. My name is Jane Green. My favorite color is red. I have a red bike. My bike number is 67582. My telephone number is 873-3516.
Jim 09:46:05
Hi, Jane . Nice to meet you, too!
I'm a boy. My name's Jim Hand. My favorite color is blue. I have a blue car. My car number... | [
"Mary",
"Green",
"Hand",
"Smith"
] |
Scientists control cockroaches' movements _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
TOKYO, JAPAN--What do you do when you see a cockroach ? Do you hit it with a newspaper? Do you step on it?
When researchers at Tokyo University see a cockroach, they take the remote control and make the cockroach turn around, run left or right, or go forward. These scientists are changing the cockroaches into... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle377.txt | TOKYO, JAPAN--What do you do when you see a cockroach ? Do you hit it with a newspaper? Do you step on it?
When researchers at Tokyo University see a cockroach, they take the remote control and make the cockroach turn around, run left or right, or go forward. These scientists are changing the cockroaches into robots. ... | [
"by removing their wings",
"by sending signals from the remote control",
"by using very small cameras",
"by removing their antennae"
] |
There are _ people in David's family. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My name is David. I am an English boy. My families are in Beijing. My father and mother work there. I have a sister, but no brothers. My sister and I are students of a middle school in Beijing. We love China. We have a nice house in Beijing. My room is big. There is a bed, a desk and a computer in it. My books... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6252.txt | My name is David. I am an English boy. My families are in Beijing. My father and mother work there. I have a sister, but no brothers. My sister and I are students of a middle school in Beijing. We love China. We have a nice house in Beijing. My room is big. There is a bed, a desk and a computer in it. My books are on m... | [
"four",
"five",
"three",
"six"
] |
The writer mainly wants to tell us _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
So, let's imagine you are walking down the street drinking a box of tea. You finish drinking the tea. Now, what do you do with the box? Do you drop it on the ground? Or, do you do the right thing and drop it in a trash can? Hopefully, you drop it in the trash can because, besides harming the environment, litte... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6768.txt | So, let's imagine you are walking down the street drinking a box of tea. You finish drinking the tea. Now, what do you do with the box? Do you drop it on the ground? Or, do you do the right thing and drop it in a trash can? Hopefully, you drop it in the trash can because, besides harming the environment, littering is a... | [
"not to drink tea in the street",
"to hold the door open for anybody",
"to remember to be polite in public places",
"to travel to the most polite cities more often"
] |
For whom is the passage mainly written? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Music probably isn't the main reason for where you choose to eat something, but restaurant owners put a lot of thought into what they play.
In a recent article about music's role in restaurant design, author Mark Brandau details the different ways sound influences sales. Here are a few "notes" to keep in min... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16884.txt | Music probably isn't the main reason for where you choose to eat something, but restaurant owners put a lot of thought into what they play.
In a recent article about music's role in restaurant design, author Mark Brandau details the different ways sound influences sales. Here are a few "notes" to keep in mind the nex... | [
"People who eat in restaurants.",
"Experts who design music.",
"Music providers.",
"Restaurant owners."
] |
What is the stage between a zygote and polyp? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the stage between a zygote and polyp? | larva | science | null | null | null | worm | pupa | egg | larva | Cnidarians in the polyp form usually reproduce asexually. One type of asexual reproduction in polyps leads to the formation of new medusae. Medusae usually reproduce sexually with sperm and eggs. Fertilization forms a zygote. The zygote develops into a larva, and the larva develops into a polyp. There are many variatio... | null | null | null |
All of the following words can be used to describe the boy EXCEPT_. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There was once a boy who hardly had any toys or money. Nevertheless, he was a very happy little boy. He said that what made him happy was doing things for others, and that doing so gave him a nice feeling inside. However, no one really believed him, they thought he was silly. He spent all day helping others, d... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16618.txt | There was once a boy who hardly had any toys or money. Nevertheless, he was a very happy little boy. He said that what made him happy was doing things for others, and that doing so gave him a nice feeling inside. However, no one really believed him, they thought he was silly. He spent all day helping others, dispensing... | [
"happy",
"poor",
"kind",
"silly"
] |
We can infer from the passage that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the world of fairy tales, great and powerful men are often helped to victory by the small and weak. But in the prefix = st1 /USit has happened for real.
Nine - year - old Noah McCullough from Texas, has taken on the role of speaking to the public in support of President George W. Bush's social security refo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24116.txt | In the world of fairy tales, great and powerful men are often helped to victory by the small and weak. But in the prefix = st1 /USit has happened for real.
Nine - year - old Noah McCullough from Texas, has taken on the role of speaking to the public in support of President George W. Bush's social security reforms.
On F... | [
"Noah can surely succeed in the 2032 presidential campaign",
"Noah's polities are deeply affected by his parents",
"Bush had known Noah well before the presidential campaign began",
"Noah would develop industry and reduce government officials if he were elected President of the USA"
] |
What structure, containing many internal membranes, is the site of photosynthesis? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What structure, containing many internal membranes, is the site of photosynthesis? | chloroplast | science | null | null | null | genome | ribosome | mitochondria | chloroplast | The chloroplast is the site of photosynthesis. Part of the photosynthesis reactions occur in an internal membrane within the organelle. The chloroplast contains many of these internal membranes, making photosynthesis very efficient. These internal membranes stack on top of each other, just like a stack of pancakes. | null | null | null |
To work in NELLC, you need to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Teachers Wanted for Nexus English Language Learning Centre
Posted By: Nexus English Language Learning Centre (nexus.english.dos@gmail.com)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for starting teachers that have just finished their qualification to work and to get professional experience. The position will suit en... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10057.txt | Teachers Wanted for Nexus English Language Learning Centre
Posted By: Nexus English Language Learning Centre (nexus.english.dos@gmail.com)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for starting teachers that have just finished their qualification to work and to get professional experience. The position will suit enthusiasti... | [
"be prepared to work full-time",
"have plenty of teaching experience",
"be allowed by the law to live in the US",
"be able to write workbooks independently"
] |
We can conclude from the article that the researchers think that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Exhausted and unhappy, you still have to squeeze a smile to your friends, or teachers. That's just life, you may think. But new research suggests that putting on a fake smile can worsen people's mood and even lower work efficiency.
Lead researcher Brent Scott with other researchers studied a group of bus drive... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4269.txt | Exhausted and unhappy, you still have to squeeze a smile to your friends, or teachers. That's just life, you may think. But new research suggests that putting on a fake smile can worsen people's mood and even lower work efficiency.
Lead researcher Brent Scott with other researchers studied a group of bus drivers for tw... | [
"people should be true to their feelings",
"smiling helps to put people in a good mood and become more efficient",
"it is unnecessary to cultivate positive emotions",
"deep acting can improve mood in the long run"
] |
What does the story tell us? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A group of swans flew down to a beach where a crow was jumping around. The crow watched them with disdain .
"You have no flying skills at all!" he said to the swans. "All you can do is to move your wings. Can you turn over in the air? No, that's beyond you. Let's have a flying competition. I'll show you what ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1749.txt | A group of swans flew down to a beach where a crow was jumping around. The crow watched them with disdain .
"You have no flying skills at all!" he said to the swans. "All you can do is to move your wings. Can you turn over in the air? No, that's beyond you. Let's have a flying competition. I'll show you what real flyi... | [
"No pains, no gains.",
"The early bird catches the worm.",
"Pride goes before a fall.",
"Practice makes perfect."
] |
The Internet can not be used to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Perhaps you have heard a lot about the Internet, but what is it?
The Internet is many different networks around the world. A network is a group of computers put together. These networks joined together are called the Internet.
Maybe that doesn't sound interesting. But when we've joined the Internet. There are ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22979.txt | Perhaps you have heard a lot about the Internet, but what is it?
The Internet is many different networks around the world. A network is a group of computers put together. These networks joined together are called the Internet.
Maybe that doesn't sound interesting. But when we've joined the Internet. There are lots of t... | [
"find information for our homework..",
"get some information about our favorite sports stars.",
"do some shopping.",
"do some housework"
] |
How many classes do they have on Friday afternoon? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hello! My name is Emma. My favorite day is Friday. Do you know why? We have four classes in the morning. We have a music lesson on Friday morning. It is my favorite subject. I also like other three lessons in the morning. They are English, Chinese and math. In the afternoon we usually have three classes, but ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4583.txt | Hello! My name is Emma. My favorite day is Friday. Do you know why? We have four classes in the morning. We have a music lesson on Friday morning. It is my favorite subject. I also like other three lessons in the morning. They are English, Chinese and math. In the afternoon we usually have three classes, but on Friday... | [
"Only two classes.",
"Three classes.",
"Five classes.",
"Six classes."
] |
What should be done first to make travel in space cheap and safe? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Technology is changing our lives. Our present aerospace companies are gradually disappearing as private space concerns are being born every day. I'm going to discuss three spacebased businesses that are sure to soon influence us all.
First we have to make space travel cheaply and safely. Engine design is the ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13116.txt | Technology is changing our lives. Our present aerospace companies are gradually disappearing as private space concerns are being born every day. I'm going to discuss three spacebased businesses that are sure to soon influence us all.
First we have to make space travel cheaply and safely. Engine design is the main chal... | [
"A direct route from Earth to other stars should be found.",
"Some new kinds of fuel should be used in the rockets.",
"New material should be used to build the rockets.",
"New rocket engines should be designed."
] |
According to the passage, Lillian Lowe _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Great grandmother Lillian Lowe today claimed she is the world's oldest Facebook user at 103 -- and she updates her status from her iPad.
Just two months away from her 104thbirthday, the family of young-at-heart Lillian believe she is the oldest of the social networking website's 500 million users arou... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21597.txt | Great grandmother Lillian Lowe today claimed she is the world's oldest Facebook user at 103 -- and she updates her status from her iPad.
Just two months away from her 104thbirthday, the family of young-at-heart Lillian believe she is the oldest of the social networking website's 500 million users around the wo... | [
"went to Australia in 1991",
"doesn't like reading books",
"spends most of her time on the computer",
"was born when the Titanicaccident happened"
] |
From this article, we know that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Next time you're in a public place, take a look around you, and count how many people are using their phones. I can tell you that it is probably more than half, whether you're in a bus, in a cafe or simply walking down the street.
I'm not saying that I am not an example of this, but I wonder how people can spe... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5943.txt | Next time you're in a public place, take a look around you, and count how many people are using their phones. I can tell you that it is probably more than half, whether you're in a bus, in a cafe or simply walking down the street.
I'm not saying that I am not an example of this, but I wonder how people can spend so muc... | [
"everybody was on their phones when the writer traveled in London by subway",
"most people spend enough time talking to people in real life",
"the writer enjoyed his time without his smart phone",
"the writer won't use his smart phone any more"
] |
The traditional business model is harmful because of all the following EXCEPT that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We have only one earth.In a world with limited land, water and other natural resources, the harm from the traditional business model is on the rise.Actually, the past decades has seen more and more forests disappearing and globe becoming increasingly warm.People now realize that this unhealthy situation must b... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21078.txt | We have only one earth.In a world with limited land, water and other natural resources, the harm from the traditional business model is on the rise.Actually, the past decades has seen more and more forests disappearing and globe becoming increasingly warm.People now realize that this unhealthy situation must be changed... | [
"It makes the world warmer",
"it consumes natural resources",
"it brings severe damage to forests",
"it makes growth hard to continue"
] |
Where can one go to buy some works of art? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Check out some fun weekend activities from our friends at Arizona Parenting.
Walk in the Wild: Walk or run for wildlife at the Phoenix Zoo's Walk in the Wild 2016. Put on your favorite animal dress and take part in the one mile or 5K,enjoying the sights and sounds of the Zoo. Walk in the Wild includes a mornin... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14887.txt | Check out some fun weekend activities from our friends at Arizona Parenting.
Walk in the Wild: Walk or run for wildlife at the Phoenix Zoo's Walk in the Wild 2016. Put on your favorite animal dress and take part in the one mile or 5K,enjoying the sights and sounds of the Zoo. Walk in the Wild includes a morning full of... | [
"The Phoenix Zoo",
"Scottsdale Civic Center Park.",
"The Children's Museum of Phoenix.",
"Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art."
] |
Which of the following is least likely to change from a solid state to a liquid state when heat is applied? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Which of the following is least likely to change from a solid state to a liquid state when heat is applied?
Choices:
A. butter
B. paper
C. ice
D. candle wax | Correct answer: B | science | MCAS_2003_5_21 | {
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What is this passage probably written for? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Now the VOA Special English program Words and Their Stories.
( MUSIC)
Many everyday American expressions are based on colors.
Red is a hot color. Americans often use it to express heat. When they are red-hot, they are very angry about something. Fast loud music is popular with many people. They may say such mu... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4102.txt | Now the VOA Special English program Words and Their Stories.
( MUSIC)
Many everyday American expressions are based on colors.
Red is a hot color. Americans often use it to express heat. When they are red-hot, they are very angry about something. Fast loud music is popular with many people. They may say such music is re... | [
"A radio program.",
"A news report.",
"A telephone call.",
"A TV play."
] |
What are the two ways animals can manage their internal environment? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are the two ways animals can manage their internal environment? | regulating or conforming | science | null | null | null | adaptation or mutation | digestion or excretion | sweating or sleeping | regulating or conforming | null | null | null | |
What is the purpose of the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A group of professional people put this question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds, "What does love mean?" The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined:
"When my grandmother got arthritis , she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails any more. So my grandfather does it for her a... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18209.txt | A group of professional people put this question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds, "What does love mean?" The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined:
"When my grandmother got arthritis , she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails any more. So my grandfather does it for her all the ti... | [
"To present a survey",
"To explain the meaning of love",
"To report a contest",
"To show children's love"
] |
What happens to volume as the temperature increases? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What happens to volume as the temperature increases? | volume increases | science | null | null | null | volume is unchanged | volume fluctuates | volume decreases | volume increases | The volume increases as the temperature increases. The result has three significant figures. | null | null | null |
A possible title of the article should be _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Haikou--A shark was killed after being dragged to shore at Yalong Berth beach in Sanya, South China's Hainan Province, on Sunday afternoon.
It was the first time a shark had been caught in the beach area, a popular tourist site in Hainan.
Local fishermen said they caught the 3-meter-long, l-ton shark by chance... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13763.txt | Haikou--A shark was killed after being dragged to shore at Yalong Berth beach in Sanya, South China's Hainan Province, on Sunday afternoon.
It was the first time a shark had been caught in the beach area, a popular tourist site in Hainan.
Local fishermen said they caught the 3-meter-long, l-ton shark by chance when the... | [
"Tourists in Danger",
"Killing Whale Shark",
"Shark Caught in Beach Area",
"Whale Shark in Danger"
] |
Which of the following is the best topic for the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Choose the best answer (,)
Suppose you are 17 and live alone with no money. Years ago, that was my dad. His father died when he was 10, and as the oldest of five, he had to take care of his brothers and sisters. When his mother remarried, my dad had to leave home. With few choices, he joined the army, and work... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6228.txt | Choose the best answer (,)
Suppose you are 17 and live alone with no money. Years ago, that was my dad. His father died when he was 10, and as the oldest of five, he had to take care of his brothers and sisters. When his mother remarried, my dad had to leave home. With few choices, he joined the army, and worked as har... | [
"How Dad helped me in my life",
"How Dad achieved success",
"How Dad lived a poor life",
"How Dad helped me find a job"
] |
What's the best title of the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A rich man was ill in hospital, and the doctor feared that his life was ending soon. He called together his three sons and gave them the challenge, 'One of you will get all my money. To decide which of you can get the money, I am going to give each of you a dollar. Go today and buy something that can fill this... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2027.txt | A rich man was ill in hospital, and the doctor feared that his life was ending soon. He called together his three sons and gave them the challenge, 'One of you will get all my money. To decide which of you can get the money, I am going to give each of you a dollar. Go today and buy something that can fill this room."
I... | [
"Let Your Light Shine",
"A Rich Man and His Three Sons",
"How to Get Money",
"The Cleverest Son"
] |
What did people think of magic before 1800? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Magic is believed to have begun with the Egyptians, in 1700 BC. A magician named Dedi of Dedsnefu was reported to have performed for the pharaoh, or the king. He was also known to have entertained the slaves who built the pyramids. The "Cups and Balls" trick which he was particularly good at is still performed... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11465.txt | Magic is believed to have begun with the Egyptians, in 1700 BC. A magician named Dedi of Dedsnefu was reported to have performed for the pharaoh, or the king. He was also known to have entertained the slaves who built the pyramids. The "Cups and Balls" trick which he was particularly good at is still performed by magic... | [
"Magic should be used only in temples.",
"Magic could only be performed in a circus.",
"Magic was performed by freaks and doctors.",
"Magic was the major daily activity for the pharaohs."
] |
Who is probably a "tutor king" in Hong Kong? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Meet the "Tutor Kings and Queens"
"If you want to be a top tutor, it definitely helps if you are young and attractive. Students look at your appearance," said Kelly Mok, 26, a "tutor queen" at King's Glory, one of Hong Kong's largest tutorial establishments.
Richard Eng from Beacon College, a former secondary ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5967.txt | Meet the "Tutor Kings and Queens"
"If you want to be a top tutor, it definitely helps if you are young and attractive. Students look at your appearance," said Kelly Mok, 26, a "tutor queen" at King's Glory, one of Hong Kong's largest tutorial establishments.
Richard Eng from Beacon College, a former secondary school te... | [
"Kelly Mok.",
"Richard Eng.",
"Mark Bray.",
"Not mentioned."
] |
The passage is mainly about _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An electric signal can trick a monkey's brain into believing the animal's finger has been touched.
Touch something, and your brain knows. The hand sends signals to the brain to announce contact was made. But that feeling of touch may not require making actual contact, tests on monkeys now show. Zapping brain c... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10193.txt | An electric signal can trick a monkey's brain into believing the animal's finger has been touched.
Touch something, and your brain knows. The hand sends signals to the brain to announce contact was made. But that feeling of touch may not require making actual contact, tests on monkeys now show. Zapping brain cells can ... | [
"restoring a sense of touch",
"fooling a clever monkey",
"making new artificial limbs",
"sending a signal with a touch"
] |
James spends 40 years teaching. His partner has been teaching for 10 years less. How long is their combined experience? | His partner has been teaching for 40-10=<<40-10=30>>30 years
So together they have 40+30=<<40+30=70>>70 years of experience
#### 70 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | James spends 40 years teaching. His partner has been teaching for 10 years less. How long is their combined experience? | His partner has been teaching for 40-10=<<40-10=30>>30 years
So together they have 40+30=<<40+30=70>>70 years of experience
#### 70 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which of the following not true? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bears are found in Asia, Africa and America. They are very strong, with short tails and thick legs. Bears eat almost everything. They seem to enjoy meat, vegetables, fruit, milk and rice.
Bears are not quite dangerous as people imagine them to be. Like most animals, they will try to stay away from human beings... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6274.txt | Bears are found in Asia, Africa and America. They are very strong, with short tails and thick legs. Bears eat almost everything. They seem to enjoy meat, vegetables, fruit, milk and rice.
Bears are not quite dangerous as people imagine them to be. Like most animals, they will try to stay away from human beings. However... | [
"Bears never kill large animals.",
"Bears are found in many places.",
"Bears have to hibernate in the winter.",
"Bears didn't need to be taught to ask for food"
] |
A Nobel Prize is made up of _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A Nobel Prize is considered by most people one of the highest international honors a person can receive. As you know, the prizes were started by a Sweden called Sweden Alfred Nobel. Alfred Nobel was born in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, and lived from 1833 to 1896.
Alfred Nobel was a chemist and inventor. ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high193.txt | A Nobel Prize is considered by most people one of the highest international honors a person can receive. As you know, the prizes were started by a Sweden called Sweden Alfred Nobel. Alfred Nobel was born in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, and lived from 1833 to 1896.
Alfred Nobel was a chemist and inventor. He made t... | [
"a gold medal and a large amount of money",
"a gold medal and a diploma",
"a gold medal and a diploma and a large amount of money",
"a diploma and a large amount of money"
] |
Whenever she is reliving her memories, _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We have heard about people who have special memories. Recently there has been a report about a woman from Australia who can remember almost every detail of all the events in her daily life.
Rebecca Sharrock, 25, is one of just 80 people worldwide who have been identified as having Highly Superior Autobiogra... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7239.txt | We have heard about people who have special memories. Recently there has been a report about a woman from Australia who can remember almost every detail of all the events in her daily life.
Rebecca Sharrock, 25, is one of just 80 people worldwide who have been identified as having Highly Superior Autobiographical Me... | [
"she is happy",
"she experiences the feelings again",
"she feels pain in her knees",
"she can taste her favorite food"
] |
What does News Two tell us? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
News one: As the pace of life in big cities is getting faster, people are looking for more ways to relax. Let's take a look at one way people are reducing stress in Beijing. The game is "Room Escape". "Room Escape" was originally a computer game. In recent years, it has been adapted to a real life game. There ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1629.txt | News one: As the pace of life in big cities is getting faster, people are looking for more ways to relax. Let's take a look at one way people are reducing stress in Beijing. The game is "Room Escape". "Room Escape" was originally a computer game. In recent years, it has been adapted to a real life game. There are more ... | [
"It asks us to read books from Yuan Dynasty.",
"It asks us to give our parents money.",
"It asks us to respect our parents.",
"It asks us to give them a call."
] |
The five most common cancer forms among women in Shanghai are _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"ONE in every 50 Shanghai women has cancer, a total of more than 140,000 women currently living in the city, and cancer statistics are based on citizens with permanent residency ," officials from the Shanghai Center for Disease Control and Prevention said ahead of International Women's Day on Friday.
However, ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5535.txt | "ONE in every 50 Shanghai women has cancer, a total of more than 140,000 women currently living in the city, and cancer statistics are based on citizens with permanent residency ," officials from the Shanghai Center for Disease Control and Prevention said ahead of International Women's Day on Friday.
However, they said... | [
"Breast, colorectal, cervical, gastric and thyroid cancers",
"Breast, cervical, lung, gastric and thyroid cancers",
"Breast, colorectal, lung, gastric and thyroid cancers",
"Breast, colorectal, lung, cervical and thyroid cancers"
] |
The position of a(n) _ is a part-time job. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Read the advertisements carefully. Then answer the questions that follow.
INTERESTED IN CHILDCARE?
Qualified person or preschool teacher needed for busy childcare center, south of the river. Full-time work guaranteed. Immediate start necessary. The candidate must be able to work as a co-operative team member, ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2779.txt | Read the advertisements carefully. Then answer the questions that follow.
INTERESTED IN CHILDCARE?
Qualified person or preschool teacher needed for busy childcare center, south of the river. Full-time work guaranteed. Immediate start necessary. The candidate must be able to work as a co-operative team member, Phone 634... | [
"florist",
"artist",
"preschool teacher",
"dental nurse"
] |
Which of the following word best describe the weather in Morocco? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Morocco, a North African kingdom, is on the south of the Mediterranean Sea and on the east of the Atlantic Ocean, between Algeria and Western Sahara. Morocco became independent from France in 1956.
People in Morocco speak Arabic, which is the official language. Some people speak French and Spanish. 98.7% of th... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22477.txt | Morocco, a North African kingdom, is on the south of the Mediterranean Sea and on the east of the Atlantic Ocean, between Algeria and Western Sahara. Morocco became independent from France in 1956.
People in Morocco speak Arabic, which is the official language. Some people speak French and Spanish. 98.7% of the people ... | [
"Rainy.",
"Hot.",
"Various.",
"Cold."
] |
What is the diversity of living things called? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the diversity of living things called? | biodiversity | science | null | null | null | ecosystem | degradation | life cycle | biodiversity | Life on Earth is very diverse. The diversity of living things is called biodiversity . A measure of Earth’s biodiversity is the number of different species of organisms that live on Earth. At least 10 million different species live on Earth today. They are commonly grouped into six different kingdoms. Examples of organ... | null | null | null |
Gordon owns 3 restaurants, his first restaurant serves 20 meals, his second restaurant serves 40 meals, and his third restaurant serves 50 meals per day. How many meals do his 3 restaurants serve per week? | Gordon serves 20 x 7 = <<20*7=140>>140 meals in his first restaurant per week.
He serves 40 x 7= <<40*7=280>>280 meals in his second restaurant per week.
At the third restaurant, he serves 50 x 7 = <<50*7=350>>350 meals per week.
Therefore, he serves 140 + 280 + 350 = <<140+280+350=770>>770 meals in total per week.
###... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Gordon owns 3 restaurants, his first restaurant serves 20 meals, his second restaurant serves 40 meals, and his third restaurant serves 50 meals per day. How many meals do his 3 restaurants serve per week? | Gordon serves 20 x 7 = <<20*7=140>>140 meals in his first restaurant per week.
He serves 40 x 7= <<40*7=280>>280 meals in his second restaurant per week.
At the third restaurant, he serves 50 x 7 = <<50*7=350>>350 meals per week.
Therefore, he serves 140 + 280 + 350 = <<140+280+350=770>>770 meals in total per week.
###... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The passage is mainly about _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tyler was a troublesome student. He sat in the back row. Every time I called him to answer questions, he'd reply with a flip answer. If he got it wrong, he would get very angry.
Usually kids could sit quietly in class. However, Tyler was just loud. One day, Tyler was talking while I was teaching. I said to him... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7233.txt | Tyler was a troublesome student. He sat in the back row. Every time I called him to answer questions, he'd reply with a flip answer. If he got it wrong, he would get very angry.
Usually kids could sit quietly in class. However, Tyler was just loud. One day, Tyler was talking while I was teaching. I said to him, "Tyler,... | [
"how Tyler got the punishment",
"how Tyler changed to be a good student",
"how the teacher dealt with Tyler's return",
"how the teacher felt about Tyler's thank-you note"
] |
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Thousands of years ago, birthdays were considered special days. On birthdays, the bad spirits were able to harm you and change your life. It was believed that the only way to solve the problem was to have your friends and family around you, so that good wishes and presents would keep the bad spirits away. Also... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5359.txt | Thousands of years ago, birthdays were considered special days. On birthdays, the bad spirits were able to harm you and change your life. It was believed that the only way to solve the problem was to have your friends and family around you, so that good wishes and presents would keep the bad spirits away. Also, noisema... | [
"People send messages to the gods by lighting or blowing out the candles.",
"The gods celebrate their birthdays by lighting candles.",
"The custom of lighting candles originated with the gods.",
"The gods will help people realize their dreams on their birthdays."
] |
We can learn from the passage that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The following are a few cities with cheap attractions or restaurants in California, the US.
Cathedral City
The Indian Oven in the city will give you a high-quality dining experience. It's a restaurant with traditional Indian dishes. All of the lunch specials are $5.95 and are served from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. T... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12071.txt | The following are a few cities with cheap attractions or restaurants in California, the US.
Cathedral City
The Indian Oven in the city will give you a high-quality dining experience. It's a restaurant with traditional Indian dishes. All of the lunch specials are $5.95 and are served from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. The window... | [
"the Indian Oven must be a well-known restaurant in India.",
"kids enjoy the hiking trails in Palm Desert at half price.",
"Palm Desert has been badly polluted by human activities.",
"staying in an RV costs less than staying in a hotel room."
] |
We Chinese may denote money to help the country's cyclone victims through _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
YANGON -- Myanmar has officially accepted an offer of the United States to send humanitarian aid to the country's cyclone(;)victims, state radio reported Friday in a night broadcast Myanmar Deputy Foreign Minister U Kyaw Thu gave the assurance Friday, saying that the country is receiving such relief aid from ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7502.txt | YANGON -- Myanmar has officially accepted an offer of the United States to send humanitarian aid to the country's cyclone(;)victims, state radio reported Friday in a night broadcast Myanmar Deputy Foreign Minister U Kyaw Thu gave the assurance Friday, saying that the country is receiving such relief aid from any count... | [
"Myanmar embassies in Beijing.",
"the Yangon International Airport",
"the United Nations",
"the Yangon International seaports."
] |
Sandy's monthly phone bill expense is equal to ten times her age now. In two years, Sandy will be three times as old as Kim. If Kim is currently 10 years old, calculate Sandy's monthly phone bill expense. | If Kim is currently 10 years old, she will be 10+2 =<<10+2=12>>12 years old in two years.
In two years, Sandy will be three times as old as Kim, meaning Sandy will be 3*12 = <<3*12=36>>36 years old.
Currently, Sandy is 36-2 = <<36-2=34>>34 years old.
If Sandy's monthly phone bill expense is equal to ten times her age n... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Sandy's monthly phone bill expense is equal to ten times her age now. In two years, Sandy will be three times as old as Kim. If Kim is currently 10 years old, calculate Sandy's monthly phone bill expense. | If Kim is currently 10 years old, she will be 10+2 =<<10+2=12>>12 years old in two years.
In two years, Sandy will be three times as old as Kim, meaning Sandy will be 3*12 = <<3*12=36>>36 years old.
Currently, Sandy is 36-2 = <<36-2=34>>34 years old.
If Sandy's monthly phone bill expense is equal to ten times her age n... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which mountain stands in Asia? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A 15-year-old American has become the youngest person to climb the highest mountains on each of the seven continents, completing the feat by summiting Antarctica's Mount Vinson over the weekend.
Jordan Romero, who last year at age 13 became the youngest person to climb the world's tallest peak Mt Everest, ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23835.txt | A 15-year-old American has become the youngest person to climb the highest mountains on each of the seven continents, completing the feat by summiting Antarctica's Mount Vinson over the weekend.
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"Mt. Vinson.",
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"Mt. Kilimajaro.",
"Mt. Elbrus."
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When a compression wave travels through a medium, in what direction is the medium displaced? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | When a compression wave travels through a medium, in what direction is the medium displaced?
Choices:
A. upward
B. downward
C. in the same direction
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According to the author, the students choose arts courses initially because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
University is generally regarded as one of the most important times in a person's life, yet the function of this institution continues to arouse debate. Many believe that arts subjects are too easy, that practical skills are more useful and that a chosen subject for study should be clearly linked to a career.... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15227.txt | University is generally regarded as one of the most important times in a person's life, yet the function of this institution continues to arouse debate. Many believe that arts subjects are too easy, that practical skills are more useful and that a chosen subject for study should be clearly linked to a career. However,... | [
"they are unsure about a career",
"they are interested in the subject",
"they hate technical subjects",
"they are creative people"
] |
What might be Addie's problem? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Addie,
Greetings from New Jersey, how is New Zealand? I'm very excited to have you as my pen pal. I guess it's my turn to tell you about myself.
First off, I live with my parents, two sisters, and our pet dog Brighty. Our town is called Whippangong. It is only about a half-hour away from New York City. My... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3426.txt | Dear Addie,
Greetings from New Jersey, how is New Zealand? I'm very excited to have you as my pen pal. I guess it's my turn to tell you about myself.
First off, I live with my parents, two sisters, and our pet dog Brighty. Our town is called Whippangong. It is only about a half-hour away from New York City. My oldest s... | [
"She can't take surfing lessons.",
"She wants to play the drums.",
"There are no malls near her house.",
"She has no family."
] |
What shape are the eight sides of an octahedra? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What shape are the eight sides of an octahedra? | triangles | science | null | null | null | square | rectangles | hexagon | triangles | Cubes have six sides that are all the same size square. All of the angles in a cube are equal to 90°. Rhombohedra also have six sides, but the sides are diamond-shaped. Octahedra have eight sides that are all shaped like triangles. | null | null | null |
Jane Bentley's wedding ring was missing for _ before it was found. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A few years ago, an Englishman called Roy Jones went on holiday to a small seaside town in the west of England. He was swimming in the sea one day when, as he opened his mouth, his false teeth fell out and floated away. The following year, Mr. Jones returned to the same town. As he was having dinner in a local... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3517.txt | A few years ago, an Englishman called Roy Jones went on holiday to a small seaside town in the west of England. He was swimming in the sea one day when, as he opened his mouth, his false teeth fell out and floated away. The following year, Mr. Jones returned to the same town. As he was having dinner in a local cafe one... | [
"three hours",
"almost a year",
"several months",
"25 years"
] |
The following language skills are mentioned of business English EXCEPT _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is important to learn business English if you are going to be successful in another country where English is the primary language. It will also be a great idea to practice speaking and writing in business English. If a university offers a course on business English, it will be a good idea to take the class.... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8943.txt | It is important to learn business English if you are going to be successful in another country where English is the primary language. It will also be a great idea to practice speaking and writing in business English. If a university offers a course on business English, it will be a good idea to take the class. Reading,... | [
"listening",
"reading",
"speaking",
"writing"
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Parents don't allow their children to ride a bike to school mainly because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Don't drive your kids to school. Let them ride a bike to school.
In England 8.3 million children travel to school every day. It is reported that only a small number of pupils cycle to school (under 2%), although one in three children would actually like to.
Experts say that to stay healthy, children need at le... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4885.txt | Don't drive your kids to school. Let them ride a bike to school.
In England 8.3 million children travel to school every day. It is reported that only a small number of pupils cycle to school (under 2%), although one in three children would actually like to.
Experts say that to stay healthy, children need at least one h... | [
"their children don't want to.",
"they are worried about their children's safety.",
"they don't know what size bike to choose",
"They haven't enough money to buy a bike."
] |
Which country has the most workers working during the vacation days? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's so beautiful outside that spending the day in the office would be very boring. So why not take the vacations off? A new survey found that 31%of U.S workers don't always take all of their vacation days. Americans have 12 vacation days on average each year, but they give back an average of 3 vacation days e... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2949.txt | It's so beautiful outside that spending the day in the office would be very boring. So why not take the vacations off? A new survey found that 31%of U.S workers don't always take all of their vacation days. Americans have 12 vacation days on average each year, but they give back an average of 3 vacation days each year.... | [
"America.",
"France.",
"Sweden.",
"Great Britain."
] |
What is important about the stone block mentioned in the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Anthropologists are scientists that study people who often lived hundreds or even thousands of years ago. Items those men, women, and children left behind when they died --- everything from clothing to jewelry and tools --- tell anthropologists a lot. And sometimes even their words survive.
Experts believe... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24128.txt | Anthropologists are scientists that study people who often lived hundreds or even thousands of years ago. Items those men, women, and children left behind when they died --- everything from clothing to jewelry and tools --- tell anthropologists a lot. And sometimes even their words survive.
Experts believe that a d... | [
"It proves that people lived in this part of the world more than 3,000 years ago.",
"It allows scientists to translate the ancient language used in this area.",
"It is evidence of the oldest form of writing ever found in the Americas.",
"It shows the people of the area have a written language."
] |
How many children start to smoke every day illegally? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The fighting against youth smoking since I took office I've done everything in my power to protect our children from harm. We've worked to make their streets and their schools safer, and to give them something positive to do after school before their parents get home. We've worked to teach our children that dr... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10357.txt | The fighting against youth smoking since I took office I've done everything in my power to protect our children from harm. We've worked to make their streets and their schools safer, and to give them something positive to do after school before their parents get home. We've worked to teach our children that drugs are d... | [
"1,000",
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"90",
"18"
] |
What would be the best title for the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The art of public speaking began in ancient Greece over 2,000 years ago. Now, twitter, e-mail, blogs and QQ chat offer approaches to communication-- but none can replace the role of a great speech.
The spoken word can handle various important functions: persuading or inspiring, informing, paying tribute , ent... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1688.txt | The art of public speaking began in ancient Greece over 2,000 years ago. Now, twitter, e-mail, blogs and QQ chat offer approaches to communication-- but none can replace the role of a great speech.
The spoken word can handle various important functions: persuading or inspiring, informing, paying tribute , entertaining... | [
"Tips of great speeches",
"The history of the speech",
"Functions of the speech",
"The language of the speech"
] |
Andrew eats 14 donuts on Monday, and half as many on Tuesday. On Wednesday Andrew eats 4 times as many as he did on Monday. How many donuts did Andrew eat total in the three days? | Monday:14
Tuesday:14/2=7
Wednesday:4(7)=28
Total:14+7+28=<<14+7+28=49>>49 donuts
#### 49 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Andrew eats 14 donuts on Monday, and half as many on Tuesday. On Wednesday Andrew eats 4 times as many as he did on Monday. How many donuts did Andrew eat total in the three days? | Monday:14
Tuesday:14/2=7
Wednesday:4(7)=28
Total:14+7+28=<<14+7+28=49>>49 donuts
#### 49 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
If someone betrays you and hurts you, you should _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sometimes people come into your life and they were meant to be there, to serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson, or to help you figure out who you are or who you want to become. You never know who these people may be-----a roommate, a neighbor, a professor, a friend, a lover or even a complete stranger... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7663.txt | Sometimes people come into your life and they were meant to be there, to serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson, or to help you figure out who you are or who you want to become. You never know who these people may be-----a roommate, a neighbor, a professor, a friend, a lover or even a complete stranger------but... | [
"just let it go",
"forgive them and learn from the lesson",
"teach them how to love",
"give them a lesson"
] |
A school bought 20 cartons of pencils at the start of school. Pencils come in cartons of 10 boxes and each box costs $2. The school also bought 10 cartons of markers. A carton has 5 boxes and costs $4. How much did the school spend in all? | The school bought 20 x 10 = <<20*10=200>>200 boxes of pencils.
The pencils cost 200 x $2 = $<<200*2=400>>400.
The school bought 10 x 5 = <<10*5=50>>50 boxes of markers.
The markers cost 50 x $4 = $<<50*4=200>>200.
Thus, the school spent a total of $400 + $200 = $<<400+200=600>>600.
#### 600 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A school bought 20 cartons of pencils at the start of school. Pencils come in cartons of 10 boxes and each box costs $2. The school also bought 10 cartons of markers. A carton has 5 boxes and costs $4. How much did the school spend in all? | The school bought 20 x 10 = <<20*10=200>>200 boxes of pencils.
The pencils cost 200 x $2 = $<<200*2=400>>400.
The school bought 10 x 5 = <<10*5=50>>50 boxes of markers.
The markers cost 50 x $4 = $<<50*4=200>>200.
Thus, the school spent a total of $400 + $200 = $<<400+200=600>>600.
#### 600 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Who needed an operation at once? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was late on a snowing night. Doctor Van was driving fast to the hospital to do an operation on a badly hurt person. Minutes later he came to a red traffic light and had to stop to wait. A man suddenly opened the door of the car and got in.
"Drive on, " shouted the man, "Just do what I've told you to. " ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1385.txt | It was late on a snowing night. Doctor Van was driving fast to the hospital to do an operation on a badly hurt person. Minutes later he came to a red traffic light and had to stop to wait. A man suddenly opened the door of the car and got in.
"Drive on, " shouted the man, "Just do what I've told you to. " The man w... | [
"Doctor Van.",
"The man",
"Doctor Van's son.",
"The man's son."
] |
Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We already know the fastest,least expensive way to slow down climate change:use less energy.With a little effort,and not much money,most of us could reduce our energy diets by 25 percent or more--doing the Earth a favor while also helping our wallets.
Not long ago,my wife,PJ,and I tried a new diet--not to lose... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13932.txt | We already know the fastest,least expensive way to slow down climate change:use less energy.With a little effort,and not much money,most of us could reduce our energy diets by 25 percent or more--doing the Earth a favor while also helping our wallets.
Not long ago,my wife,PJ,and I tried a new diet--not to lose a little... | [
"Saving Energy Starts at Home",
"Changing Our Habits Begins at Work",
"Changing Climate Sounds Reasonable",
"Reducing Emission of CO\n2Proves Difficult"
] |
We can infer from the passage _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Coffee has a history dating back to at least the 9th century and has been a catalyst for social interaction across cultures and eras. Originally discovered in Ethiopia, coffee beans were brought into the Middle East by Arab traders, spreading to Egypt, Yemen, Persia, Turkey, and North Africa by the 15th centur... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11351.txt | Coffee has a history dating back to at least the 9th century and has been a catalyst for social interaction across cultures and eras. Originally discovered in Ethiopia, coffee beans were brought into the Middle East by Arab traders, spreading to Egypt, Yemen, Persia, Turkey, and North Africa by the 15th century. Muslim... | [
"Starbucks has beaten all the competitors",
"there are no changes in the development of coffee culture",
"the taste of coffee has changed a lot",
"Starbucks has some effect on the development of coffee culture"
] |
Which of the following does NOT agree with the requirements for the students wanting to get their driver's licenses? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In prefix = st1 /America, drivers' education is part of high school. Every student in his or her second year of high school is required to take a course in drivers' education. However, unlike other courses, it isn't given during the regular school year. Instead, it is a summer course.
The course is divided int... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23079.txt | In prefix = st1 /America, drivers' education is part of high school. Every student in his or her second year of high school is required to take a course in drivers' education. However, unlike other courses, it isn't given during the regular school year. Instead, it is a summer course.
The course is divided into two par... | [
"Their age must conform to relevant regulations.",
"They should go to have their driver's tests.",
"They must have their eyes examined.",
"They can take the driving test in their own schools."
] |
Which of the following is Not true according to the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Heather Mills McCartney lives an admirable life, attending celebrity parties, meeting regularly with the rich and famous and doing meaningful work for charity. All who work with her admire and respect her. But Heather's life hasn't always been so easy. When Heather was only 9 years old, her mother abandoned he... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1228.txt | Heather Mills McCartney lives an admirable life, attending celebrity parties, meeting regularly with the rich and famous and doing meaningful work for charity. All who work with her admire and respect her. But Heather's life hasn't always been so easy. When Heather was only 9 years old, her mother abandoned her and her... | [
"Heather won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1996.",
"Heather began her charity work while working as a model.",
"Her artificial limbs had to be replaced continuously.",
"Heather has never been defeated by her problems."
] |
Djibo is 17 years old. Five years ago Djibo added his age with his sister's age and the sum was 35. How many years old is Djibo's sister today? | Age 5 years ago: 17 - 5 = <<17-5=12>>12
Sister's age 5 years ago: 35 - 12 = <<35-12=23>>23
Sister's age today: 23 + 5 = <<23+5=28>>28 years
Djibo's sister is 28 years old today.
#### 28 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Djibo is 17 years old. Five years ago Djibo added his age with his sister's age and the sum was 35. How many years old is Djibo's sister today? | Age 5 years ago: 17 - 5 = <<17-5=12>>12
Sister's age 5 years ago: 35 - 12 = <<35-12=23>>23
Sister's age today: 23 + 5 = <<23+5=28>>28 years
Djibo's sister is 28 years old today.
#### 28 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
How did Father feel when he heard the kindness activities his daughter did at school? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At least once a month one of my little kind kids and I try to have a father and daughter date night. Last night we were out for diner together after doing some fun things. We talked about some of her kind activities she did at school for their 100 Acts of Kindness challenge her class had. It was great to liste... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17491.txt | At least once a month one of my little kind kids and I try to have a father and daughter date night. Last night we were out for diner together after doing some fun things. We talked about some of her kind activities she did at school for their 100 Acts of Kindness challenge her class had. It was great to listen to the ... | [
"Delighted",
"Interested",
"Encouraged",
"Depressed"
] |
What can we learn about the writer's first part-time job? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I grew up in Lakeland, Louisiana, one of 7 children. We all lived on my parents' farm. At 12, I got a part-time job--milking cows to help support the family. I milked cows at five in the morning and again at two in the afternoon, seven days a week. In the kitchen one Saturday before daytime, I remember complai... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22098.txt | I grew up in Lakeland, Louisiana, one of 7 children. We all lived on my parents' farm. At 12, I got a part-time job--milking cows to help support the family. I milked cows at five in the morning and again at two in the afternoon, seven days a week. In the kitchen one Saturday before daytime, I remember complaining to ... | [
"He felt proud of supporting his family.",
"He hated having to work so hard.",
"It offered him the money to go to school.",
"It made him independent."
] |
Which of the following can be the best title of this text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I grew up in a house where the TV was seldom turned on and with one wall in my bedroom entirely lined with bookshelves, most of my childhood was spent on books I could get hold of. In fact, I grew up thinking of reading as natural as breathing and books unbelievably powerful in shaping perspectives by creating... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1026.txt | I grew up in a house where the TV was seldom turned on and with one wall in my bedroom entirely lined with bookshelves, most of my childhood was spent on books I could get hold of. In fact, I grew up thinking of reading as natural as breathing and books unbelievably powerful in shaping perspectives by creating worlds w... | [
"How do I read?",
"What do I read?",
"Why do I read?",
"When do I read?"
] |
What's the best title of this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
English people like to say "Thank you" when others help them or say something kind to them. In fact, people all around the world do so. It's a very good habit.
You should say "thank you" when someone passes you the salt on the table or opens the door for you, or say you have done your homework well. "Thank yo... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4114.txt | English people like to say "Thank you" when others help them or say something kind to them. In fact, people all around the world do so. It's a very good habit.
You should say "thank you" when someone passes you the salt on the table or opens the door for you, or say you have done your homework well. "Thank you" is use... | [
"Polite Words",
"Thank you",
"Excuse me",
"English People's Words"
] |
After the man fell ill, he intended to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A man was walking on a mountain when he found an amazing cave. Stored inside were all kinds of treasure and precious stones. When he saw it, he _ the cave entrance and stayed there, guarding it.
From that day on, the man hid all his valuables in the cave, and to avoid anyone suspecting he was rich, he gave up ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8589.txt | A man was walking on a mountain when he found an amazing cave. Stored inside were all kinds of treasure and precious stones. When he saw it, he _ the cave entrance and stayed there, guarding it.
From that day on, the man hid all his valuables in the cave, and to avoid anyone suspecting he was rich, he gave up his job, ... | [
"tell others about his story",
"take all the treasure home",
"give some of the treasure to other people",
"return the treasure to the woman and the old man"
] |
American parents think that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the United States, parents usually encourage their children to develop their potential . They pay attention to what their kids can do, not what they can't. As a result, US boys and girls hope to be actors, athletes and doctors; many even want to become presidents when they grow up.
US parents often encoura... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8054.txt | In the United States, parents usually encourage their children to develop their potential . They pay attention to what their kids can do, not what they can't. As a result, US boys and girls hope to be actors, athletes and doctors; many even want to become presidents when they grow up.
US parents often encourage their ... | [
"Schoolwork is as important as social skills",
"Schoolwork is more important than social skills",
"Schoolwork is less important than social skills",
"Passing exams is the most important for their children"
] |
Both the doctor and the lawyer in this passage are very _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
(2014 ) I came to study in the United States a year ago. Yet I did not know the real American society until I was injured in a car accident because after the accident I had to see a doctor and go to court.
After the accident, my roommate called a doctor for me. I was very grateful and determined to repay him o... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9459.txt | (2014 ) I came to study in the United States a year ago. Yet I did not know the real American society until I was injured in a car accident because after the accident I had to see a doctor and go to court.
After the accident, my roommate called a doctor for me. I was very grateful and determined to repay him one day. B... | [
"selfish",
"friendly",
"professional",
"busy"
] |
What information can you get from the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Adventure Guides Program
New Member Information for the Adventure Guides Program ( for children aged 4--12)
What Is the Adventure Guides Program All about?
The objectives of the program are:
* Fostering companionship and setting foundation for positive, lifelong relationships between parent and child
* Inc... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11831.txt | The Adventure Guides Program
New Member Information for the Adventure Guides Program ( for children aged 4--12)
What Is the Adventure Guides Program All about?
The objectives of the program are:
* Fostering companionship and setting foundation for positive, lifelong relationships between parent and child
* Increased un... | [
"There is no extra fees for additional all participant activities.",
"The program will be held only in October and May",
"You can register just by making a call to 762-8384 ext. 224.",
"It has not been decided yet when you will go out."
] |
While planning to finish reading a 140-page book in one week, Jessy initially decides to read 3 times daily, 6 pages each time, every day of the week. How many more pages should she read per day to actually achieve her goal? | To achieve her goal, she must read 140/7 = <<140/7=20>>20 pages per day
She planned to read 3 * 6 = <<3*6=18>>18 pages daily
She must read 20 - 18 = <<20-18=2>>2 more pages per day
#### 2 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | While planning to finish reading a 140-page book in one week, Jessy initially decides to read 3 times daily, 6 pages each time, every day of the week. How many more pages should she read per day to actually achieve her goal? | To achieve her goal, she must read 140/7 = <<140/7=20>>20 pages per day
She planned to read 3 * 6 = <<3*6=18>>18 pages daily
She must read 20 - 18 = <<20-18=2>>2 more pages per day
#### 2 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
One gram of carbohydrates provides how many calories of energy? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | One gram of carbohydrates provides how many calories of energy? | four | science | null | null | null | two | eight | one | four | Carbohydrates include sugars, starches, and fiber. Sugars and starches are used by the body for energy. One gram of carbohydrates provides 4 Calories of energy. Fiber, which is found in plant foods, cannot be digested but is needed for good health. | null | null | null |
Gymnosperms have evolved to include what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Gymnosperms have evolved to include what? | seeds | science | null | null | null | flowers | stems | cells | seeds | Gymnosperms evolved to have seeds but do not have flowers. Examples of gymnosperms include the Redwood, Fir, and Cypress trees. Gymnos means "naked" in Greek; the seeds of gymnosperms are naked, not protected by flowers. | null | null | null |
Where is the passage probably taken from? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A smuggler drove to the border. When a soldier looked in the truck, he was surprised to find six big bags.
"What's in them?" the soldier asked.
"Dirt," the smuggler answered.
"Take them out," the soldier said. "I want to check them."
The smuggler opened the bags, and sure enough, each one of them was filled w... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7056.txt | A smuggler drove to the border. When a soldier looked in the truck, he was surprised to find six big bags.
"What's in them?" the soldier asked.
"Dirt," the smuggler answered.
"Take them out," the soldier said. "I want to check them."
The smuggler opened the bags, and sure enough, each one of them was filled with dirt.... | [
"An advertising book.",
"A poster.",
"A fashion magazine.",
"A joke book."
] |
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