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Einstein believed that everything in the universe_. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Albert Einstein was probably the most famous scientist of the twentieth century. He changed scientific thinking in the modern world. He is generally considered as the greatest physicist who ever lived. What's more, he devoted a lot of his time and energy to working for human rights and progress.
In 1933, while... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24258.txt | Albert Einstein was probably the most famous scientist of the twentieth century. He changed scientific thinking in the modern world. He is generally considered as the greatest physicist who ever lived. What's more, he devoted a lot of his time and energy to working for human rights and progress.
In 1933, while Einstein... | [
"was kept in order by its own law",
"had nothing to do with each other",
"happened in an irregular way",
"was made by the personal God"
] |
What would be the best title for the text? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One evening last summer, when I asked my 17-year-old son, Ray, for help with dinner, his response surprised me, "What's a colander ?" he asked.
I could only blame myself. Nobody's hands went in the sauce except my own. But that night, as I explained with a touch of panic that a colander is the thing with hole... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10207.txt | One evening last summer, when I asked my 17-year-old son, Ray, for help with dinner, his response surprised me, "What's a colander ?" he asked.
I could only blame myself. Nobody's hands went in the sauce except my own. But that night, as I explained with a touch of panic that a colander is the thing with holes in it, ... | [
"Should boys be involved in housework?",
"Present for my future daughter-in-law.",
"I'm proud I've raised a curious son.",
"Dependent or independent."
] |
Smog is one example of what type of pollution? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Smog is one example of what type of pollution? | air | science | null | null | null | sound | light | energy | air | This picture shows a thick layer of smog and dust over a very polluted city (Singapore). Smog in the air is a serious health hazard for people living in many big cities around the globe. Smog is one example of air pollution. | null | null | null |
If you want to send some invitations to your daughter's classmates, where will you search for the information? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Christmas, Easter and birthday parties can be difficult times for grandmothers and parents as they rush around trying to arrange the perfect celebration or making everyone as happy as possible! What's better than a birthday party that makes your grandchild smile throughout or a celebration that impresses relat... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5883.txt | Christmas, Easter and birthday parties can be difficult times for grandmothers and parents as they rush around trying to arrange the perfect celebration or making everyone as happy as possible! What's better than a birthday party that makes your grandchild smile throughout or a celebration that impresses relatives and ... | [
"At Christmas.",
"At Birthdays.",
"At Advent Calendars.",
"At Christmas-stocking fillers."
] |
Bone tissues include compact bone, spongy bone, bone marrow, and? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Bone tissues include compact bone, spongy bone, bone marrow, and? | periosteum | science | null | null | null | epithelium | cartilage | esophagus | periosteum | Bone tissues include compact bone, spongy bone, bone marrow, and periosteum. | null | null | null |
To the manager of human resources , the author's changing her job was really _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Working hard comes naturally to me. The medical billing company I work for hired me as a claims researcher and in one year promoted me to head of the Northeast Region Follow-Up Team.
"When are you going to finish?" My husband Joe said as he climbed into bed. "In a few minutes," I replied. My track record offe... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18927.txt | Working hard comes naturally to me. The medical billing company I work for hired me as a claims researcher and in one year promoted me to head of the Northeast Region Follow-Up Team.
"When are you going to finish?" My husband Joe said as he climbed into bed. "In a few minutes," I replied. My track record offered Joe l... | [
"often seen",
"bad news",
"to his taste",
"against his will"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the material? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My dad and I both love music. He taught me how to play some pop songs on the piano and he is teaching me to play the drums and sing. He even creates custom tracks for me to help me perform my best!
-- Samantha, age 11, California, USA
My dad encourages me to do my best in school so I can achieve my dream of ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6422.txt | My dad and I both love music. He taught me how to play some pop songs on the piano and he is teaching me to play the drums and sing. He even creates custom tracks for me to help me perform my best!
-- Samantha, age 11, California, USA
My dad encourages me to do my best in school so I can achieve my dream of being an ... | [
"The four children are of the same age.",
"Samantha and Jane are from the same country.",
"The four children learn a lot from their fathers.",
"Isabella thinks that laughter is the best thing to make a person feel better."
] |
The ratio of the amount of money Cara, Janet, and Jerry have is 4:5:6. If the total amount of money they have is $75, calculate the loss Cara and Janet will make if they combine their money to buy oranges and sell them at 80% of the buying price. | The sum of the ratios representing the amount of money the three has is 4+5+6=<<4+5+6=15>>15
If the total amount of money they have is $75, the amount of money Cara has represented by the fraction 4/15 is 4/15*$75=$<<4/15*75=20>>20
Similarly, the amount of money Janet has represented by the fraction 5/15 of the total r... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | The ratio of the amount of money Cara, Janet, and Jerry have is 4:5:6. If the total amount of money they have is $75, calculate the loss Cara and Janet will make if they combine their money to buy oranges and sell them at 80% of the buying price. | The sum of the ratios representing the amount of money the three has is 4+5+6=<<4+5+6=15>>15
If the total amount of money they have is $75, the amount of money Cara has represented by the fraction 4/15 is 4/15*$75=$<<4/15*75=20>>20
Similarly, the amount of money Janet has represented by the fraction 5/15 of the total r... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Who prefers printed books when reading for fun? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
After a discussion last week. "Do SCHOOL Libraries Need Books?" the comments from readers included some first-hand views from students. Below are excerpts from their observations on how studying has changed and how they use libraries.
It makes little difference whether the books you are reading is electronic ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20649.txt | After a discussion last week. "Do SCHOOL Libraries Need Books?" the comments from readers included some first-hand views from students. Below are excerpts from their observations on how studying has changed and how they use libraries.
It makes little difference whether the books you are reading is electronic or paper.... | [
"Scott",
"HayleyH",
"Allie",
"CM"
] |
The doctors came to visit Herpin, expecting _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It doesn't matter when or how much a person sleeps, but everyone needs some rest to stay alive.That's what all doctors thought, until they heard about Al Herpin.Al Herpin, it was said, never slept. Could this be true? The doctors decided to see this strange man themselves.
Al Herpin was 90 years old when the ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23061.txt | It doesn't matter when or how much a person sleeps, but everyone needs some rest to stay alive.That's what all doctors thought, until they heard about Al Herpin.Al Herpin, it was said, never slept. Could this be true? The doctors decided to see this strange man themselves.
Al Herpin was 90 years old when the doctors c... | [
"to cure him of his sleeplessness",
"to find that his sleeplessness was not really true",
"to find out why some old people didn't need any sleep",
"to find a way to free people from the need of sleeping["
] |
What is the biogeochemical cycle that recycles water called? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the biogeochemical cycle that recycles water called? | water cycle | science | null | null | null | Water Table | water theory | Liquid Cycle | water cycle | The biogeochemical cycle that recycles water is the water cycle. The water cycle involves a series of interconnected pathways involving both the biotic and abiotic components of the biosphere. Water is obviously an extremely important aspect of every ecosystem. Life cannot exist without water. Many organisms contain a ... | null | null | null |
A girl is looking at the birds. She is _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What do you usually do after class? When class is over, most students in my class go out of the classroom. We have twenty minutes' rest between classes. Look! Most of us are playing during (......)the rest time. Some students are on the playground. They are having a basketball match. Oh! A boy is running with ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7191.txt | What do you usually do after class? When class is over, most students in my class go out of the classroom. We have twenty minutes' rest between classes. Look! Most of us are playing during (......)the rest time. Some students are on the playground. They are having a basketball match. Oh! A boy is running with a ball, a... | [
"happy.",
"not happy",
"in a tree",
"watching the match"
] |
Which of the following is NOT the reason for Chinese contemporary literature failed to win the Nobel in the past from the opinions of Xue Yongwu? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
BEIJING --- Since Mo Yan won the Nobel Prize in Literature, the public has started to consider the way to improve Chinese literature's global presence.
The prize indicates that Chinese contemporary authors and their works are getting the world's attention, which inspires writers and amateurs to continue their ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18148.txt | BEIJING --- Since Mo Yan won the Nobel Prize in Literature, the public has started to consider the way to improve Chinese literature's global presence.
The prize indicates that Chinese contemporary authors and their works are getting the world's attention, which inspires writers and amateurs to continue their work, acc... | [
"Short history",
"Individual efforts",
"Political influences",
"Language translation"
] |
How did the scientists put Keta into clinical death? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Death is natural, but do you have any idea of the process of dying? Modern scientists divide the process of dying into two phases --- clinical or temporary death and biological death. Clinical death occurs when the vital organs, such as the heart or lungs, have ceased to function, but have not suffered permane... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11144.txt | Death is natural, but do you have any idea of the process of dying? Modern scientists divide the process of dying into two phases --- clinical or temporary death and biological death. Clinical death occurs when the vital organs, such as the heart or lungs, have ceased to function, but have not suffered permanent damage... | [
"By putting her to sleep, lowering her temperature and draining her blood.",
"By surrounding her body with ice-bags and draining her blood.",
"By lowing her blood pressure and stopping her heart from beating.",
"By draining her blood, lowering her blood pressure and stopping her breathing."
] |
According the passage, which of the following statements is correct? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you're training for a marathon, a proper plan for water intake is important. Of course, there's the risk of dehydration . But athletes now know they can also get into trouble by drinking too much. Too much water intake can lower levels of sodium in the blood. The death of a 28-year-old woman following... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23966.txt | If you're training for a marathon, a proper plan for water intake is important. Of course, there's the risk of dehydration . But athletes now know they can also get into trouble by drinking too much. Too much water intake can lower levels of sodium in the blood. The death of a 28-year-old woman following the Bost... | [
"Too much water intake-blood sodium levels |-dehydration.",
"Too much water intake-blood salt levels |-hyponatremia.",
"No water intake-blood sodium levels|-hyponatremia.",
"No water intake -blood salt levels |-hyponatrenmia."
] |
What Safyer says suggests that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
CHICAGO ---Call it a reward, or just "bribery ".
Whichever it is, many parents today readily admit to buying off their children, who getgoodies for anything from behaving in a restaurant to sleeping all night in their own beds.
That's what worries parenting experts.
"I think that reward systems have a time an... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10738.txt | CHICAGO ---Call it a reward, or just "bribery ".
Whichever it is, many parents today readily admit to buying off their children, who getgoodies for anything from behaving in a restaurant to sleeping all night in their own beds.
That's what worries parenting experts.
"I think that reward systems have a time and a place... | [
"reward systems are quite limited in developing abilities",
"reward systems work well \nregardless of time and place",
"reward systems are still not made full use of to develop abilities",
"reward systems are often used at the wrong time and place"
] |
Mr. Smith has incurred a 2% finance charge because he was not able to pay on time for his balance worth $150. If he plans to settle his balance today, how much will Mr. Smith pay? | The finance charge amounts to $150 x 2/100 = $<<150*2/100=3>>3.
Thus, Mr. Smith will pay a total of $150 + $3 = $<<150+3=153>>153.
#### 153 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Mr. Smith has incurred a 2% finance charge because he was not able to pay on time for his balance worth $150. If he plans to settle his balance today, how much will Mr. Smith pay? | The finance charge amounts to $150 x 2/100 = $<<150*2/100=3>>3.
Thus, Mr. Smith will pay a total of $150 + $3 = $<<150+3=153>>153.
#### 153 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The Queen talked with her host and carried on conversation with him. The purpose of doing this is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Several times each year the Queen gives afternoon tea parties at which guests are served tiny cakes filled with cream from her own cows. Cakes and sandwiches are brought in by footmen, yet you never see the Queen touch a thing. She simply sits beside a big silver plate, pouring cups of tea for everyone and car... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19885.txt | Several times each year the Queen gives afternoon tea parties at which guests are served tiny cakes filled with cream from her own cows. Cakes and sandwiches are brought in by footmen, yet you never see the Queen touch a thing. She simply sits beside a big silver plate, pouring cups of tea for everyone and carefully av... | [
"to show her politeness",
"not to eat much",
"to show her great interest in food",
"to hide her dislike to the food"
] |
What's the author's attitude towards teenagers' constant connection to cell phone? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Teenagers spend too much time using their cell phones and being connected online these days! Is this a new way to be more social or, does the technology really make them unsocial? And how will this constant connection affect them?
My daughter who is fifteen years old has a smart cell phone which means that she... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9145.txt | Teenagers spend too much time using their cell phones and being connected online these days! Is this a new way to be more social or, does the technology really make them unsocial? And how will this constant connection affect them?
My daughter who is fifteen years old has a smart cell phone which means that she is const... | [
"Unconcerned",
"Uncertain",
"Disapproving",
"Disappointed"
] |
John has 3 bedroom doors and two outside doors to replace. The outside doors cost $20 each to replace and the bedroom doors are half that cost. How much does he pay in total? | The outside doors cost 2*$20=$<<2*20=40>>40
Each indoor door cost $20/2=$<<20/2=10>>10
So all the indoor doors cost $10*3=$<<10*3=30>>30
That means the total cost is $40+$30=$<<40+30=70>>70
#### 70 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | John has 3 bedroom doors and two outside doors to replace. The outside doors cost $20 each to replace and the bedroom doors are half that cost. How much does he pay in total? | The outside doors cost 2*$20=$<<2*20=40>>40
Each indoor door cost $20/2=$<<20/2=10>>10
So all the indoor doors cost $10*3=$<<10*3=30>>30
That means the total cost is $40+$30=$<<40+30=70>>70
#### 70 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The Provence lies _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you are going to Europe, you might consider taking some time to visit Provence. Whether you are interested in beautiful places, ancient history, good food, or music and theater, Provence has something to offer to you.
Provence once was a Roman province and is in the southeast of France now. You will be attr... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4468.txt | If you are going to Europe, you might consider taking some time to visit Provence. Whether you are interested in beautiful places, ancient history, good food, or music and theater, Provence has something to offer to you.
Provence once was a Roman province and is in the southeast of France now. You will be attracted by ... | [
"in the southeast of France",
"in the northeast of France",
"in the southwest of France",
"in the northwest of France"
] |
What attitude might the writer hold towards residential wind power generators? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Electricity bills can be highly expensive and the power we consume comes at an even greater cost to the environment when you consider that over 85% of the electricity produced in the United States comes from fuels. Whether you're concerned about cleaning up the environment or you simply want to reduce your ele... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13057.txt | Electricity bills can be highly expensive and the power we consume comes at an even greater cost to the environment when you consider that over 85% of the electricity produced in the United States comes from fuels. Whether you're concerned about cleaning up the environment or you simply want to reduce your electricity ... | [
"Negative",
"Supportive",
"Skeptical",
"Cautious"
] |
What did Misbah desire most in his childhood? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Love, success, happiness, family and freedom----how important are these values to you? Here is one interview which explores the fundamental questions in life.
Question: Could you introduce yourself first?
Answer: My name is Misbah, 27 years old. I was born in a war-torn area. Right now I am a web designer.
Q: ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3263.txt | Love, success, happiness, family and freedom----how important are these values to you? Here is one interview which explores the fundamental questions in life.
Question: Could you introduce yourself first?
Answer: My name is Misbah, 27 years old. I was born in a war-torn area. Right now I am a web designer.
Q: What are ... | [
"A colorful life",
"A beautiful house",
"Peace and freedom",
"Money for his life"
] |
Why did Miss Bee arrange the shelves again and again? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day I went to a store with a list. "Excuse me," I said. A lady with glasses looked up, saying, "I'm Miss Bee. Come closer and let me look at you. I want to be able to describe you to the police if something is missing from the store."
"I'm only a little girl, not a thief !" I was surprised.
"But I think y... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5872.txt | One day I went to a store with a list. "Excuse me," I said. A lady with glasses looked up, saying, "I'm Miss Bee. Come closer and let me look at you. I want to be able to describe you to the police if something is missing from the store."
"I'm only a little girl, not a thief !" I was surprised.
"But I think you're pot... | [
"To laugh at the writer.",
"To teach the writer some skills.",
"To think about other customers' need.",
"To avoid her things being stolen."
] |
With agricultural aid,farmers can _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
October sixteenth is World Food Day.This day is also the anniversary of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization(F.A.O.).The UN agency leads international efforts to defeat world hunger.It was created in 1945.
The F.A.O.says more than one hundred fifty countries are to hold special events to celebr... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10194.txt | October sixteenth is World Food Day.This day is also the anniversary of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization(F.A.O.).The UN agency leads international efforts to defeat world hunger.It was created in 1945.
The F.A.O.says more than one hundred fifty countries are to hold special events to celebrate World... | [
"promote the production of crops",
"produce low-cost food",
"invest money in other fields",
"help to improve crop seeds"
] |
According to the text, NatureBridge_. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The National Park Service in the United States will mark its one hundredth anniversary in 2016. As it nears its second century, the Park Service plans to increase its educational programs for students and teachers.
The plans include transportation support for one hundred thousand students each year to visit n... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23838.txt | The National Park Service in the United States will mark its one hundredth anniversary in 2016. As it nears its second century, the Park Service plans to increase its educational programs for students and teachers.
The plans include transportation support for one hundred thousand students each year to visit national p... | [
"finances all the programs alone",
"is aimed at laboratory activities",
"has benefited quite a lot of students",
"provides online field science programs"
] |
In which country was the first modern Olympics held? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 1896, the first modern Olympic Games was held in Athens. Since then many countries have successfully held the Olympics, such as England, France, Germany, Canada, the USA, Spain and Australia. After more than a century the Games returns to its hometown.
When people hold the Olympic Games, they always make an... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4556.txt | In 1896, the first modern Olympic Games was held in Athens. Since then many countries have successfully held the Olympics, such as England, France, Germany, Canada, the USA, Spain and Australia. After more than a century the Games returns to its hometown.
When people hold the Olympic Games, they always make an emblem ... | [
"Greece",
"China.",
"Australia,",
"France."
] |
Which is not highly linked with the aging according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A new report says African governments are ill prepared to handle the growing number of people over age 65. The population in Africa as in other parts of the world, is getting older. Currently, there are 36 million people on the continent 65 years and above. which is 3.6 percent of the population. up from 3.3 ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5151.txt | A new report says African governments are ill prepared to handle the growing number of people over age 65. The population in Africa as in other parts of the world, is getting older. Currently, there are 36 million people on the continent 65 years and above. which is 3.6 percent of the population. up from 3.3 percent 1... | [
"Long-term physical disability.",
"Long-term mental disability.",
"Long-term chronic illnesses.",
"Long-term shortage of care and love."
] |
Mr Smith, who comes from Australia, wants to visit the Long March exhibit. You, a Chinese student, will go with him as an interpreter . How much will you pay altogether for the admission ? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Long march exhibits. The Shenzhen History Museum is putting on an exhibition to mark the 81st anniversary of the Long March. On show are more than 220 photos and some other things that show how the Red Army made the Long March from Jiangxi Province and to northern Shanxi Province in the mid-1930s.
Time: 10:00 ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6995.txt | Long march exhibits. The Shenzhen History Museum is putting on an exhibition to mark the 81st anniversary of the Long March. On show are more than 220 photos and some other things that show how the Red Army made the Long March from Jiangxi Province and to northern Shanxi Province in the mid-1930s.
Time: 10:00 am --- 4:... | [
"16 yuan",
"23 yuan",
"30 yuan",
"20 yuan"
] |
Which of the following statement is true? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
With about 10 million new iPhone 6s ordered in the initial days on the market, a lot of old iPhones are bound to be thrown into the dustbins. Sure, you could sell, donate or recycle your old iPhone, but you probably will not. And there are better things to do with it.
One creative example: At the Missouri Univ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7941.txt | With about 10 million new iPhone 6s ordered in the initial days on the market, a lot of old iPhones are bound to be thrown into the dustbins. Sure, you could sell, donate or recycle your old iPhone, but you probably will not. And there are better things to do with it.
One creative example: At the Missouri University of... | [
"The uses mentioned above can't funtion in an iphone6.",
"The uses can be available in a certain small area.",
"An old iphone may give you clues about a stolen car.",
"A cookbook app takes up no space of your old iphone."
] |
The writer uses his Nokia 1616 mainly to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
By today's standards, my mobile phone is pretty rubbish. It's a Nokia 1616. If that doesn't mean much to you ( it's not the kind of phone you see advertised on television) ,all you need to know is that it's a small, not very heavy device with which you can send and receive telephone calls and text messages. It... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17789.txt | By today's standards, my mobile phone is pretty rubbish. It's a Nokia 1616. If that doesn't mean much to you ( it's not the kind of phone you see advertised on television) ,all you need to know is that it's a small, not very heavy device with which you can send and receive telephone calls and text messages. It also has... | [
"play online games",
"do calculating work",
"check social network sites",
"make calls and text messages"
] |
What's the name of the boy? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Mike,
Thanks for your family photo. This is a photo of my family. I have a happy family. There are five people in my family. They are my grandmother, my parents, my sister and I. The old woman is my grandmother. The man is my father. His name is David. He is a teacher. And what about the woman? She is... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6164.txt | Dear Mike,
Thanks for your family photo. This is a photo of my family. I have a happy family. There are five people in my family. They are my grandmother, my parents, my sister and I. The old woman is my grandmother. The man is my father. His name is David. He is a teacher. And what about the woman? She is my mothe... | [
"Tony.",
"Mike.",
"David.",
"Bob"
] |
When was the bridge between New York and the Long Island completed? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 1865, a creative engineer, John Roebling, decided to build a bridge connecting New York with the Long Island. However, bridge experts throughout the world thought that this was impossible and told Roebling to forget the idea.
However, Roebling thought about it all the time and he knew deep in his heart that... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18637.txt | In 1865, a creative engineer, John Roebling, decided to build a bridge connecting New York with the Long Island. However, bridge experts throughout the world thought that this was impossible and told Roebling to forget the idea.
However, Roebling thought about it all the time and he knew deep in his heart that it could... | [
"Around the early 1880s",
"In the late 1860s",
"Around the middle of 1870s",
"In the early 1870s"
] |
How did the writer feel at the beginning of the class? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you want to live a happier, less stressful life?
Try laughing for no reason at all. That's how thousands of people start their day at Laughter Clubs around the world - and many doctors now think that having a good laugh might be one of the best ways to stay healthy.
The first Laughter Club was started in ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1023.txt | Do you want to live a happier, less stressful life?
Try laughing for no reason at all. That's how thousands of people start their day at Laughter Clubs around the world - and many doctors now think that having a good laugh might be one of the best ways to stay healthy.
The first Laughter Club was started in Mumbai, I... | [
"Surprised.",
"Pleased.",
"Nervous.",
"Stressful."
] |
What does " _ " think of the owner's journal? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What should I do with the diary I've kept for 50 years?
I've been keeping a journal since I was 16 and I'm now 65. I have more than 80 notebooks in a big box. I don't want my children embarrassed by _ when I die. But I can't bring myself, yet, to burn the case. My journals are still part of me. Might my grand... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21106.txt | What should I do with the diary I've kept for 50 years?
I've been keeping a journal since I was 16 and I'm now 65. I have more than 80 notebooks in a big box. I don't want my children embarrassed by _ when I die. But I can't bring myself, yet, to burn the case. My journals are still part of me. Might my grandchildren,... | [
"They provide good memories for others especially his grandchildren.",
"They will educate the young to remember the hard life.",
"They will help his grandchildren earn more money.",
"They will make others learn more about the war."
] |
Where can you probably read such a passage?. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There was great excitement on the planet of Venus . Venusian scientists managed to land a satellite on the planet Earth, and it has been sending back signals as well as photographs ever since.
The satellite was directed into an area known as Manhattan, named after the great Venusian astronomer Professor. Man... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5547.txt | There was great excitement on the planet of Venus . Venusian scientists managed to land a satellite on the planet Earth, and it has been sending back signals as well as photographs ever since.
The satellite was directed into an area known as Manhattan, named after the great Venusian astronomer Professor. Manhattan, w... | [
"In a popular magazine.",
"In a fairy tale.",
"In an observation journal",
"In science fiction"
] |
Why did the couple take their daughters to Britain? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When Cath Pirret and her husband Iain took their daughters Jessie, 10, and Holly, 7, to Britain earlier this year, it was a trip that was all about showing the girls where their parents grew up. But there were also some key sightseeing opportunities, such as Stonehenge, Hadrian's Wall and Tate Modern, before h... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10167.txt | When Cath Pirret and her husband Iain took their daughters Jessie, 10, and Holly, 7, to Britain earlier this year, it was a trip that was all about showing the girls where their parents grew up. But there were also some key sightseeing opportunities, such as Stonehenge, Hadrian's Wall and Tate Modern, before heading to... | [
"To prove their parents grew up in a rich country.",
"To meet the friends and relatives in Britain.",
"To help them enjoy their wonderful holidays.",
"To assist them to get benefit from travelling."
] |
"Dr.Courts said that the best of al1 was to wash the tooth and put it right back into its socket in the mouth."In the sentence, the word "best" means_. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What do you do if you are hit in the mouth and one of your teeth is knocked out? A dentist may be able to put the tooth back in for you, but you have to get to the dentist first.In the meantime, you have to store the tooth so that it will stay healthy.
The simplest thing to do is put the tooth back into your m... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11799.txt | What do you do if you are hit in the mouth and one of your teeth is knocked out? A dentist may be able to put the tooth back in for you, but you have to get to the dentist first.In the meantime, you have to store the tooth so that it will stay healthy.
The simplest thing to do is put the tooth back into your mouth, or ... | [
"cheapest and healthiest",
"least painful and cheapest",
"quickest and least painful",
"easiest and healthiest"
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Bristol Zoo was opened probably in _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A visit to a zoo can be an amazing experience for people of all ages. If you want to get close to wildlife, why not visit one of the following zoos in the UK?
Longleat Safari & Adventure Park
Wiltshire's Longleat Safari & Adventure Park is the UK's oldest safari park. Opened in 1966, it was the first safari p... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13300.txt | A visit to a zoo can be an amazing experience for people of all ages. If you want to get close to wildlife, why not visit one of the following zoos in the UK?
Longleat Safari & Adventure Park
Wiltshire's Longleat Safari & Adventure Park is the UK's oldest safari park. Opened in 1966, it was the first safari park opene... | [
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"1766",
"1936",
"1836"
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Triploblasts include a broad range of animals, from flatworms to arthropods to what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Triploblasts include a broad range of animals, from flatworms to arthropods to what? | vertebrates | science | null | null | null | invertebrates | cells | mammals | vertebrates | null | null | null | |
According to the text, von Neumann's father believed that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
John von Neumann was the oldest of 3 children of an banker, and his speed of learning new ideas and solving problems stood out early. At 17, his father tired to persuade him not to become a mathematician because he may lead a poor life being a mathematician, and so von Neumann agreed to study chemistry as well... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5134.txt | John von Neumann was the oldest of 3 children of an banker, and his speed of learning new ideas and solving problems stood out early. At 17, his father tired to persuade him not to become a mathematician because he may lead a poor life being a mathematician, and so von Neumann agreed to study chemistry as well. In 1926... | [
"a mathematician couldn't earn a lot of money",
"a mathematician needed a good memory",
"von Neumann had the ability to learn two subjects at the same time",
"von Neumann had the gift for solving problems at a high speed."
] |
Which statement describes a child who may have physical problems. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Childhood is a happy time, right? Not necessarily. Consider these facts.
Depression may occur in as many as 1 in 33 children.
Once a child has an episode of depression, he or she has a 50 percent chance of experiencing another episode in the next 5 years.
Suicide is the 6th leading cause o... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22998.txt | Childhood is a happy time, right? Not necessarily. Consider these facts.
Depression may occur in as many as 1 in 33 children.
Once a child has an episode of depression, he or she has a 50 percent chance of experiencing another episode in the next 5 years.
Suicide is the 6th leading cause of death f... | [
"The child is always in high mood.",
"The child always feels tired but sleeps only four hours a day.",
"The child hates to study.",
"The child can not concentrate on one thing for a long period."
] |
What's the main idea of the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Can you imagine astronauts' everyday life in space? They also need to eat, sleep, exercise and relax. They do the same things as us, but they do them differently.
On Earth, we put food on a plate. _ holds the food down and keeps it on a place. But there is almost no gravity in space, so food can float away, ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle547.txt | Can you imagine astronauts' everyday life in space? They also need to eat, sleep, exercise and relax. They do the same things as us, but they do them differently.
On Earth, we put food on a plate. _ holds the food down and keeps it on a place. But there is almost no gravity in space, so food can float away, and astro... | [
"It is about the importance of gravity.",
"It is about astronauts' everyday life in space.",
"It is about the differences between space and Earth.",
"It is about how to avoid floating away while sleeping."
] |
If an American answers "fine" to the question "how are you", the Russian will think _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"When an American asks me this question, it's like a wall of ice crashing down between us." my Moscow-born friend Galina said. The question is "How are you?".
The answer Americans give, of course is, "Fine." But when Russians hear this they think one of two things: you are experiencing a rare moment of finenes... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8218.txt | "When an American asks me this question, it's like a wall of ice crashing down between us." my Moscow-born friend Galina said. The question is "How are you?".
The answer Americans give, of course is, "Fine." But when Russians hear this they think one of two things: you are experiencing a rare moment of fineness or you ... | [
"he is not honest",
"he will go home",
"he likes watching TV",
"he is living a bad life"
] |
Why was Chaplin often seen waiting outside London theatre? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
About the year 1900, a dark-haired boy named Charlie Chaplin was often seen waiting outside the back entrances of London theatres. He looked thin and hurry. He was hoping to get work in show business. He could sing and dance, and above all, he knew how to make people laugh. But he couldn't get work and therefo... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8392.txt | About the year 1900, a dark-haired boy named Charlie Chaplin was often seen waiting outside the back entrances of London theatres. He looked thin and hurry. He was hoping to get work in show business. He could sing and dance, and above all, he knew how to make people laugh. But he couldn't get work and therefore wander... | [
"Because he needed a job in show business.",
"Because he needed food to eat.",
"Because he hoped to sing and dance in theatre.",
"Because he hoped to have a home."
] |
The American Indians _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The USA is a land of immigrants. Between 1815 and 1914, the world witnessed the greatest peaceful migration in its history: 35 million people, mostly Europeans, left their homelands to start new lives in America. Why did these people risk everything by leaving their homes and families?
First, what forced emigr... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4503.txt | The USA is a land of immigrants. Between 1815 and 1914, the world witnessed the greatest peaceful migration in its history: 35 million people, mostly Europeans, left their homelands to start new lives in America. Why did these people risk everything by leaving their homes and families?
First, what forced emigrants to m... | [
"were as fortunate as the slaves",
"were more unfortunate than the slaves",
"were the most unfortunate",
"were as unfortunate as the slaves"
] |
How long does it take to build the Hong Kong Disneyland? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
HONG KONG,Sept .12,2005-Hong Kong Disneyland,the 11th theme park of Walt Disney Co.,opened here on Monday morning.Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong,Donald T&-mg Yam-kuen,chief executive of Hong Kong-Special Administrative Region(HKSAR),and Tung Chee-hwa,attended the opening.
The Hong Kong Disneyland pro... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22935.txt | HONG KONG,Sept .12,2005-Hong Kong Disneyland,the 11th theme park of Walt Disney Co.,opened here on Monday morning.Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong,Donald T&-mg Yam-kuen,chief executive of Hong Kong-Special Administrative Region(HKSAR),and Tung Chee-hwa,attended the opening.
The Hong Kong Disneyland project, wor... | [
"Three years.",
"Six years.",
"Four years.",
"Two years."
] |
A bus has a capacity of 200 people. If it carried 3/4 of its capacity on its first trip from city A to city B and 4/5 of its capacity on its return trip, calculate the total number of people the bus carried on the two trips? | From city A to city B, the bus carried 3/4*200 = <<3/4*200=150>>150 passengers
On the return trip, the bus carried 4/5*200 = <<4/5*200=160>>160 passengers
In total, the bus carried 160+150 = <<160+150=310>>310 passengers.
#### 310 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A bus has a capacity of 200 people. If it carried 3/4 of its capacity on its first trip from city A to city B and 4/5 of its capacity on its return trip, calculate the total number of people the bus carried on the two trips? | From city A to city B, the bus carried 3/4*200 = <<3/4*200=150>>150 passengers
On the return trip, the bus carried 4/5*200 = <<4/5*200=160>>160 passengers
In total, the bus carried 160+150 = <<160+150=310>>310 passengers.
#### 310 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
In the last student council election, the winner got 55% of the votes and the loser got the rest. If the school has 2000 students, but only 25% of them voted, how many more votes did the winner get than the loser? | 500 students voted because 2000 x .25 = <<2000*.25=500>>500
The loser got 45% of the votes because 100 - 55 = <<100-55=45>>45
The winner got 275 votes because 500 x .55 = <<500*.55=275>>275
The loser got 225 votes because 500 x .45 = <<500*.45=225>>225
The winner got 50 more votes because 275 - 225 = <<275-225=50>>50
#... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | In the last student council election, the winner got 55% of the votes and the loser got the rest. If the school has 2000 students, but only 25% of them voted, how many more votes did the winner get than the loser? | 500 students voted because 2000 x .25 = <<2000*.25=500>>500
The loser got 45% of the votes because 100 - 55 = <<100-55=45>>45
The winner got 275 votes because 500 x .55 = <<500*.55=275>>275
The loser got 225 votes because 500 x .45 = <<500*.45=225>>225
The winner got 50 more votes because 275 - 225 = <<275-225=50>>50
#... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What would be the best title for the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Putting in water fountains at schools, and teaching children about the health benefits of water, could reduce their risk of getting extra pounds, reports a new study that is published in the latest issue of the journal Pediatrics.
The findings are based on a survey in 32 elementary schools of two German citi... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5468.txt | Putting in water fountains at schools, and teaching children about the health benefits of water, could reduce their risk of getting extra pounds, reports a new study that is published in the latest issue of the journal Pediatrics.
The findings are based on a survey in 32 elementary schools of two German cities, Dortm... | [
"Schools with water fountains",
"Drink more water and become thinner",
"Water fountains at schools help kids stay thin",
"Water consumption at some German schools"
] |
One of the robbers kept looking at his watch because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At three a.m., Jack Mills was sitting at the controls of the mail train. The train was made up of 13 cars. At the end of the train, 71 mailmen sat sorting the mails. Inside the second car, there were only five mailmen and 128 bags full of five-pound notes. This train had run more than 100 years without being r... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20423.txt | At three a.m., Jack Mills was sitting at the controls of the mail train. The train was made up of 13 cars. At the end of the train, 71 mailmen sat sorting the mails. Inside the second car, there were only five mailmen and 128 bags full of five-pound notes. This train had run more than 100 years without being robbed. At... | [
"he wanted to know the exact time",
"he enjoyed looking at his watch",
"he didn't know when another train would come",
"they had to leave before another train came"
] |
What's this passage mainly about? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Throughout your life, you spend the most time being with or dealing with yourself, but it is exactly yourself that you have the least understanding of. When you are going upwards in life, you tend to think too highly of yourself. When you are going downhill, you tend to have too low an opinion of yourself. It'... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18855.txt | Throughout your life, you spend the most time being with or dealing with yourself, but it is exactly yourself that you have the least understanding of. When you are going upwards in life, you tend to think too highly of yourself. When you are going downhill, you tend to have too low an opinion of yourself. It's likely ... | [
"Self-education.",
"Self-confidence.",
"Self-appreciation.",
"Self-understanding."
] |
People with type A blood can receive type . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You have been badly injured in a car accident. It is necessary to give you a blood transfusion because you lost a great deal of blood in the accident. However, special care must be taken in selecting new blood for you. If the blood is too different from your own, the transfusion could kill you.
There are four ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18118.txt | You have been badly injured in a car accident. It is necessary to give you a blood transfusion because you lost a great deal of blood in the accident. However, special care must be taken in selecting new blood for you. If the blood is too different from your own, the transfusion could kill you.
There are four basic typ... | [
"AB",
"B",
"O",
"all of the three"
] |
It can be inferred that Page and Brin _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Watch out, Yahoo.There's a search engine out there with super speed and accuracy.It's really cool.
Google is the Web's largest search engine.In just two years it has gained a fame for surprising speed and accuracy, sending exactly what you're looking for in a second.The site now does this 40 million times a da... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17671.txt | Watch out, Yahoo.There's a search engine out there with super speed and accuracy.It's really cool.
Google is the Web's largest search engine.In just two years it has gained a fame for surprising speed and accuracy, sending exactly what you're looking for in a second.The site now does this 40 million times a day--a numb... | [
"work for Google",
"are Tiger fans",
"hated each other",
"work for Yahoo"
] |
We can learn from the passage that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's not Christmas Day yet. But wherever I go on the streets, I see shops selling Christmas trees and all kinds of beautiful decorations, waiters wearing Christmas hats; I hear children singing Christmas songs on broadcast; I get messages of Christmas's best wishes from friends.
I just got quite confused again... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13550.txt | It's not Christmas Day yet. But wherever I go on the streets, I see shops selling Christmas trees and all kinds of beautiful decorations, waiters wearing Christmas hats; I hear children singing Christmas songs on broadcast; I get messages of Christmas's best wishes from friends.
I just got quite confused again, since w... | [
"more and more Chinese people celebrate western festivals now",
"Chinese people pay enough attention to our own festivals",
"no Christmas celebration means one lacks cultural tolerance",
"the writer doesn't like cultural exchanges and communications with other countries"
] |
With 40 seconds left to play in the basketball game, the Dunkinville Hornets were leading the Fredingo Fireflies by a score of 86 to 74. In the remaining seconds in the game, the Fireflies scored 7 three-point baskets while holding the Hornets to only 2 two-point baskets to win the game. How many more points did the ... | In the final 40 seconds, the Fireflies scored seven 3-point baskets to improve their score by 3*7=<<7*3=21>>21 points.
Thus, the Fireflies final total was 74+21=<<74+21=95>>95 points.
In the final 40 seconds, the hornets scored an additional two 2-point baskets to improve their score by 2*2=<<2*2=4>>4 points.
Thus, the... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | With 40 seconds left to play in the basketball game, the Dunkinville Hornets were leading the Fredingo Fireflies by a score of 86 to 74. In the remaining seconds in the game, the Fireflies scored 7 three-point baskets while holding the Hornets to only 2 two-point baskets to win the game. How many more points did the ... | In the final 40 seconds, the Fireflies scored seven 3-point baskets to improve their score by 3*7=<<7*3=21>>21 points.
Thus, the Fireflies final total was 74+21=<<74+21=95>>95 points.
In the final 40 seconds, the hornets scored an additional two 2-point baskets to improve their score by 2*2=<<2*2=4>>4 points.
Thus, the... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What would be the best title? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You're in your office when you learn there's someone with a gun wandering outside. You can hear gunshots and screams. What do you do?
That's the challenge for users of a new virtual reality program called SurviVR, designed to train employees how to deal with an active shooter situation in the workplace. The p... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19899.txt | You're in your office when you learn there's someone with a gun wandering outside. You can hear gunshots and screams. What do you do?
That's the challenge for users of a new virtual reality program called SurviVR, designed to train employees how to deal with an active shooter situation in the workplace. The program wo... | [
"A New Virtual Reality Program on Active Shooter Training",
"What Should You Do When Meeting Gunshots in the Workplace?",
"How to Deal with an Active Shooter Situation?",
"Employees Need to Be Scared of the Workplace Violence."
] |
If an American only invites you to his home for an informal supper at 7:30p.m., you'd better get to his house at _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Americans often plan social gatherings on short notice, so don't be surprised if you get invited to someone's home or to see a movie or baseball game without much warning. If the time is convenient for you, surely accept their invitation. But if you're busy, don't be afraid to _ the invitation, perhaps sugge... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2850.txt | Americans often plan social gatherings on short notice, so don't be surprised if you get invited to someone's home or to see a movie or baseball game without much warning. If the time is convenient for you, surely accept their invitation. But if you're busy, don't be afraid to _ the invitation, perhaps suggesting a t... | [
"7:15p.m.",
"7:35p.m.",
"7:45p.m.",
"7:55p.m."
] |
A goiter is a visible indication of deficiency of what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | A goiter is a visible indication of deficiency of what? | iodine | science | null | null | null | water | arsenic | chlorine | iodine | Endocrine System: Iodine Deficiency, Hypothyroidism, and Hyperthyroidism As discussed above, dietary iodine is required for the synthesis of T3 and T4. But for much of the world’s population, foods do not provide adequate levels of this mineral, because the amount varies according to the level in the soil in which the ... | null | null | null |
Which of the following statements would the author most likely disagree with? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The modern world is full of useful objects that were invented by someone, from spoons and chopsticks in our kitchens to the Ipads in our handbags. Each invention is an example of the creative power of the human mind. Where do inventors get their inspirations ? The inspiration behind each of these inventions ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9820.txt | The modern world is full of useful objects that were invented by someone, from spoons and chopsticks in our kitchens to the Ipads in our handbags. Each invention is an example of the creative power of the human mind. Where do inventors get their inspirations ? The inspiration behind each of these inventions varies.
T... | [
"The future does not promise many useful inventions.",
"There are many interesting inventions in the world today.",
"Companies often invent things out of profit.",
"Nature inspires creativity."
] |
This is an e-mail from _ to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Zhou Lan,
Thank you very much for your mail. I want to go to China. I know something about China from your e-mails. Your English is very good. But I don't know much Chinese. Now I'm learning it from my parents. They know much about China. They tell me many things about China.
I'm happy to know you like yo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle863.txt | Dear Zhou Lan,
Thank you very much for your mail. I want to go to China. I know something about China from your e-mails. Your English is very good. But I don't know much Chinese. Now I'm learning it from my parents. They know much about China. They tell me many things about China.
I'm happy to know you like your school... | [
"Zhou Lan; Annie",
"Annie; Zhou Lan's family",
"Zhou Lan; Annie's family",
"Annie; Zhou Lan"
] |
In the short poem, Ezra Pound _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In a Station of the Metro
The apparition of these faces in the crowd;
Petals on a wet, black bough.
This is the only Ezra Pound poem that many people will read in their lives. Why? One obvious reason is that it's just two lines long. The poem, which can be understood as "A man sees a bunch of faces in the subw... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13850.txt | In a Station of the Metro
The apparition of these faces in the crowd;
Petals on a wet, black bough.
This is the only Ezra Pound poem that many people will read in their lives. Why? One obvious reason is that it's just two lines long. The poem, which can be understood as "A man sees a bunch of faces in the subway and th... | [
"tells us one of his painful experiences",
"compares the passengers' faces to flowers",
"describes a man walking among the crowd",
"shows a wet, black tree branch in a metro station"
] |
According to the passage, the storage bags can do the following EXCEPT _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Airtight plastic bags can help farmers protect their harvests without the use of harmful chemicals. These bags are designed to keep air out of crops in storage. Using them is a simple way to fight insects and keep crops fresh.
Ten countries in West and Central Africa are involved in a project to improve th... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23342.txt | Airtight plastic bags can help farmers protect their harvests without the use of harmful chemicals. These bags are designed to keep air out of crops in storage. Using them is a simple way to fight insects and keep crops fresh.
Ten countries in West and Central Africa are involved in a project to improve the storage... | [
"double the total harvest",
"raise farmers' income",
"help fight world hunger",
"help project crops from being spoiled"
] |
Alan can't find _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Alan is in Class Two,Grade Seven.He is l2.His English teacher is Mr. Smith.He is English.His daughter is Helen.She is l3.Alan and Helen are good friends.They like English.This is Helen's school ID card.Its number is A-270789.Is that Alan's school ID card? No.He can't find his school ID card.If you find it,plea... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3896.txt | Alan is in Class Two,Grade Seven.He is l2.His English teacher is Mr. Smith.He is English.His daughter is Helen.She is l3.Alan and Helen are good friends.They like English.This is Helen's school ID card.Its number is A-270789.Is that Alan's school ID card? No.He can't find his school ID card.If you find it,please call A... | [
"Mr. Smith",
"Helen",
"his ID card",
"his school ID card"
] |
The tone of the letter is that of _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Cosmo Books Ltd., 14, Woodman Road,
Hertford Estate, Two Bridges,
Rickmansworth, West Sussex.
Middx.
25thFebruary
Dear sir,
Just over six months ago, I saw an advertisement in the Morning ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21189.txt | Cosmo Books Ltd., 14, Woodman Road,
Hertford Estate, Two Bridges,
Rickmansworth, West Sussex.
Middx.
25thFebruary
Dear sir,
Just over six months ago, I saw an advertisement in the Morning Mail for ... | [
"bitterness",
"respect",
"annoyance",
"humor"
] |
Emmalyn decided to paint fences in her neighborhood for twenty cents per meter. If there were 50 fences in the neighborhood that she had to paint and each fence was 500 meters long, calculate the total amount she earned from painting the fences. | The total length for the fifty fences is 50*500 = <<50*500=25000>>25000 meters.
If Emmalyn charged twenty cents to paint a meter of a fence, the total income she got from painting the fences is $0.20*25000 =$5000
#### 5000 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Emmalyn decided to paint fences in her neighborhood for twenty cents per meter. If there were 50 fences in the neighborhood that she had to paint and each fence was 500 meters long, calculate the total amount she earned from painting the fences. | The total length for the fifty fences is 50*500 = <<50*500=25000>>25000 meters.
If Emmalyn charged twenty cents to paint a meter of a fence, the total income she got from painting the fences is $0.20*25000 =$5000
#### 5000 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
How many friends does Jenny have in her class? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jenny is a nice girl. She likes to playing soccer. And she watches soccer games on TV every day. But she doesn't like playing baseball. She has some friends in her class. They are Tom, Mary, Susan and Linda.
Tom likes playing ping - pong. He has some nice ping - pong bats, He usually plays ping - pong with his... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6522.txt | Jenny is a nice girl. She likes to playing soccer. And she watches soccer games on TV every day. But she doesn't like playing baseball. She has some friends in her class. They are Tom, Mary, Susan and Linda.
Tom likes playing ping - pong. He has some nice ping - pong bats, He usually plays ping - pong with his friends ... | [
"Two.",
"Three.",
"Four.",
"Five."
] |
Why is Eldridge Cleaver's autobiography mentioned in the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You have probably been told by your high school instructor that writing is an important and practical skill. However, you may not be convinced that the ability to write will be important in your own future. If so, you will be surprised at the results of a recent survey by the National Institute of Education. M... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14729.txt | You have probably been told by your high school instructor that writing is an important and practical skill. However, you may not be convinced that the ability to write will be important in your own future. If so, you will be surprised at the results of a recent survey by the National Institute of Education. More than ... | [
"To clarify what writing means to people.",
"To show what good writing is.",
"To encourage people to write.",
"To provide evidence for the survey."
] |
Which of the following can't help you build a strong relationship with your parents? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mom and Dad are two of the most important people in your life. Over your lifetime, they may influence you more than anyone else you will meet. So if your mom loves to read, you just might grow up carrying a book wherever you go, just as she does. But parents do a lot more than just pass on their hobbies. Moms ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8014.txt | Mom and Dad are two of the most important people in your life. Over your lifetime, they may influence you more than anyone else you will meet. So if your mom loves to read, you just might grow up carrying a book wherever you go, just as she does. But parents do a lot more than just pass on their hobbies. Moms and Dads ... | [
"Spending time together",
"Being kind.",
"Doing your best at whatever you do.",
"playing computer games or watching TV"
] |
Which of the following is RIGHT? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What sport do you like best?
Daniel: I like basketball best. I often watch NBA. I play basketball every day. I am short, but I am strong. I am a good basketball player in our school.
Lucy: Ping-ping is my favourite sport. I am a Chinese and Chinese ping-pong players are the best in the world. I want to be a go... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2408.txt | What sport do you like best?
Daniel: I like basketball best. I often watch NBA. I play basketball every day. I am short, but I am strong. I am a good basketball player in our school.
Lucy: Ping-ping is my favourite sport. I am a Chinese and Chinese ping-pong players are the best in the world. I want to be a good ping-p... | [
"Daniel is tall.",
"Lucy wants to be a doctor.",
"Tom is thin.",
"The passage is about favourite sports."
] |
For one who doesn't mind traveling a lot, which of the positions above can be considered? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sourcing Assistant Needed
Time: 28 March-27 September, 2011
Indian company's Shanghai office is looking for a local Chinese girl, who can speak fluent English, and has at least one year experience in trading business.
Main responsibilities are: sourcing for new suppliers, factory visiting, ne... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21736.txt | Sourcing Assistant Needed
Time: 28 March-27 September, 2011
Indian company's Shanghai office is looking for a local Chinese girl, who can speak fluent English, and has at least one year experience in trading business.
Main responsibilities are: sourcing for new suppliers, factory visiting, negotiating... | [
"Senior Interior Designer.",
"Female English Tutor.",
"Sourcing Assistant.",
"Customer Services Assistant."
] |
A lot of fighting breaks out between teens and parents because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The clothes you wear. The food you eat. The color of your bedroom walls. Where you go and how you get there. The people you hang around with. What time you go to bed. What do these things have in common, you're asking? They're just a few examples of the many hundreds of things that your parents controlled for ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high847.txt | The clothes you wear. The food you eat. The color of your bedroom walls. Where you go and how you get there. The people you hang around with. What time you go to bed. What do these things have in common, you're asking? They're just a few examples of the many hundreds of things that your parents controlled for you when ... | [
"parents aren't used to losing control of kids",
"teens like to have everything decided",
"parents blame teens for not respecting them",
"teens are eager to develop their own identity"
] |
Which of the following can be the best title for the text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Raised in a motherless home, my father was extremely tightfisted towards us children. His attitude didn't soften as I grew into adulthood and went to college. I had to ride the bus whenever I came home. Though the bus stopped about two miles from home, Dad never met me, even in severe weather. If I _ he'd say ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10573.txt | Raised in a motherless home, my father was extremely tightfisted towards us children. His attitude didn't soften as I grew into adulthood and went to college. I had to ride the bus whenever I came home. Though the bus stopped about two miles from home, Dad never met me, even in severe weather. If I _ he'd say in his lo... | [
"Terrible Journey Home.",
"My College Life.",
"My Father's Secret.",
"Riding Bus Alone."
] |
According to Dr. Leonard, likeable children _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One period of our lives when better results are demanded of us is, strangely enough, childhood. Despite being young we are expected to achieve good grades, stay out of trouble, make friends at school, do well on tests, perform chores at home and so on. It's not easy.
Likeable children enjoy many advantages, i... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2450.txt | One period of our lives when better results are demanded of us is, strangely enough, childhood. Despite being young we are expected to achieve good grades, stay out of trouble, make friends at school, do well on tests, perform chores at home and so on. It's not easy.
Likeable children enjoy many advantages, including ... | [
"will work harder on assignments and learn more",
"can deal more easily with stress independently",
"can achieve more and understand themselves better",
"are always optimistic and ready to help those in need"
] |
Water can be boiled to kill giardia and most other what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Water can be boiled to kill giardia and most other what? | pathogens | science | null | null | null | germs | parasites | bacteria | pathogens | Different pathogens spread in different ways. Some pathogens spread through food. They cause food borne illnesses, which are discussed in a previous concept. Some pathogens spread through water. Giardia lamblia is one example. Water can be boiled to kill Giardia and most other pathogens. | null | null | null |
The northern spotted owl _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the Pacific Northwest there is a kind of owl that serves as a unique piece to the Northwest habitat -- the northern spotted owl.
Northern spotted owls are known to be curious. When seeing you, these owls will come down close and check you out.
The northern spotted owl has been a savior of old-growth for... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14726.txt | In the Pacific Northwest there is a kind of owl that serves as a unique piece to the Northwest habitat -- the northern spotted owl.
Northern spotted owls are known to be curious. When seeing you, these owls will come down close and check you out.
The northern spotted owl has been a savior of old-growth forests. Old... | [
"is particular about its food",
"has difficulty adapting to a new habitat",
"seems dangerous and aggressive",
"is a common bird in the USA"
] |
Alex gets paid $500 a week and 10% of his weekly income is deducted as tax. He also pays his weekly water bill for $55 and gives away another 10% of his weekly income as a tithe. How much money does Alex have left? | His income tax is 10% of 500 which is 500*10% = $<<500*10*.01=50>>50.
His tithe costs 10% of $500 which is 500*10% = $<<500*10*.01=50>>50.
The total expenses are 50 + 55 + 50 = $155
He is then left with $500 - $ 155= $<<500-155=345>>345.
#### 345 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Alex gets paid $500 a week and 10% of his weekly income is deducted as tax. He also pays his weekly water bill for $55 and gives away another 10% of his weekly income as a tithe. How much money does Alex have left? | His income tax is 10% of 500 which is 500*10% = $<<500*10*.01=50>>50.
His tithe costs 10% of $500 which is 500*10% = $<<500*10*.01=50>>50.
The total expenses are 50 + 55 + 50 = $155
He is then left with $500 - $ 155= $<<500-155=345>>345.
#### 345 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The United States will introduce a new exam system for students who seek to study in the USA and other English-speaking countries, Xinhua News Agency reported from New York.
The exam, which means a great change from the
English level test, was introduced by Theresa Jen, associate director of the International ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16183.txt | The United States will introduce a new exam system for students who seek to study in the USA and other English-speaking countries, Xinhua News Agency reported from New York.
The exam, which means a great change from the
English level test, was introduced by Theresa Jen, associate director of the International Service o... | [
"A New Exam Designed for Students",
"The Four Skills in Learning English",
"The Key to English-speaking Countries",
"TOEFL, IELTS and GRE to Be out of Date"
] |
Why did Kerrel keep her father's disease a secret? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I was 9 years old when I found out my father was ill. It was 1994, but I can remember my mother's words as if it were yesterday: "Kerrel, I don't want you to take food from your father, because he has AIDS. Be very careful when you are around him."
AIDS wasn't something we talked about in my country when I was... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2127.txt | I was 9 years old when I found out my father was ill. It was 1994, but I can remember my mother's words as if it were yesterday: "Kerrel, I don't want you to take food from your father, because he has AIDS. Be very careful when you are around him."
AIDS wasn't something we talked about in my country when I was growing ... | [
"She was afraid of being looked down upon.",
"She thought it was shameful to have AIDS.",
"She found no one willing to listen to her.",
"She wanted to obey her mother."
] |
The National Coalition for the homeless believes that the number of homeless children is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Until the 1980s, the American homeless population comprised mainly older males. Today, homelessness strikes much younger part of society. In fact, a 25-city survey by the U. S. Conference of Mayors in 1987 found that families with children make up the fastest growing part of the homeless population. Many hom... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high611.txt | Until the 1980s, the American homeless population comprised mainly older males. Today, homelessness strikes much younger part of society. In fact, a 25-city survey by the U. S. Conference of Mayors in 1987 found that families with children make up the fastest growing part of the homeless population. Many homeless chi... | [
"350,000",
"1,500,000",
"440,000",
"110,000"
] |
The police discovered that the poachers had killed again through _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the hot jungles of Thailand, forest rangers came across a terrible sight one day in 2010. Two tiger cubs lay dead in a wildlife preserve .
The rangers were too late to find the cubs' mother. All that remained of her was blood on the ground. Poachers had poisoned the tigers. Then they ran off with the ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16972.txt | In the hot jungles of Thailand, forest rangers came across a terrible sight one day in 2010. Two tiger cubs lay dead in a wildlife preserve .
The rangers were too late to find the cubs' mother. All that remained of her was blood on the ground. Poachers had poisoned the tigers. Then they ran off with the mother's ... | [
"a witness living nearby",
"one of the forest rangers",
"photos on a poacher's phone",
"the poachers' footprints left in the forest"
] |
Which of the following is true about the writer? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was a child, I often dreamed of the time when I could leave home and escape to the city. We lived on a farm and, in the winter especially, we were quite cut off from the outside world. As soon as I left school, I packed my bags and moved to the capital. However, I soon discovered that city life has its ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5553.txt | When I was a child, I often dreamed of the time when I could leave home and escape to the city. We lived on a farm and, in the winter especially, we were quite cut off from the outside world. As soon as I left school, I packed my bags and moved to the capital. However, I soon discovered that city life has its problems ... | [
"He is very old now.",
"He is in good health.",
"He prefers driving a car.",
"He lives in the city now."
] |
Utzon has never seen his Opera House because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
While shell-like roofs, unlike anything else in the world, make the Sydney Opera House an image of timeless beauty. It is famous for being a symbol, not only of a city, but a whole country and condition too.
Its creator, Danish architect Jorn Utzon , turned 85 last Wednesday. And he was awarded the Prizker Pri... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4141.txt | While shell-like roofs, unlike anything else in the world, make the Sydney Opera House an image of timeless beauty. It is famous for being a symbol, not only of a city, but a whole country and condition too.
Its creator, Danish architect Jorn Utzon , turned 85 last Wednesday. And he was awarded the Prizker Prize, known... | [
"it has white shell-like roofs, unlike anything else in the world",
"its creator is Danish architect, who returned to Denmark",
"he was not awarded the Pritzker Prize, known as the Nobel Prize of Architecture",
"he argued with the local government and was criticized over his design"
] |
Antibiotics only target prokaryotic cells - they do not affect fungi, which are not prokaryotic, but instead what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Antibiotics only target prokaryotic cells - they do not affect fungi, which are not prokaryotic, but instead what? | eukaryotic | science | null | null | null | plants | chloroplasts | mammals | eukaryotic | Animal and Human Parasites and Pathogens Fungi can affect animals, including humans, in several ways. Fungi attack animals directly by colonizing and destroying tissues. Humans and other animals can be poisoned by eating toxic mushrooms or foods contaminated by fungi. In addition, individuals who display hypersensitivi... | null | null | null |
After giving the performance, the author probably felt | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I became a stand- up comic at 12:45 yesterday afternoon when I walked onto a comedy club stage and did a "bit". It was an audition in which people had exactly two minutes each to perform for a producer.
I am not a comic, have never appeared onstage, am awkward before many people, and have no social skills.... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18958.txt | I became a stand- up comic at 12:45 yesterday afternoon when I walked onto a comedy club stage and did a "bit". It was an audition in which people had exactly two minutes each to perform for a producer.
I am not a comic, have never appeared onstage, am awkward before many people, and have no social skills. But I ha... | [
"the audience was stupid",
"being a comic is never easy",
"he would make a great comic",
"he should have brought more beads"
] |
We can infer about the gold rush in China from the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
_ , or housewives, who have crowded into gold stores across China, buying up 300 tons of gold over the past two weeks. No wonder gold prices have steadied after taking a dive.
During the May Day holiday, gold stores were crowded with mostly female customers. Most of them are middle-aged "Chinese housewives". T... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4324.txt | _ , or housewives, who have crowded into gold stores across China, buying up 300 tons of gold over the past two weeks. No wonder gold prices have steadied after taking a dive.
During the May Day holiday, gold stores were crowded with mostly female customers. Most of them are middle-aged "Chinese housewives". This group... | [
"The Chinese housewives are most willing to spend money in buying gold ..",
"China's \"Da Ma\" crowded into stores to get gold as the best gifts for sons when they get married.",
"China's \"Da Ma\" are bigger spenders and cleverer than global financial big dogs.",
"China's \"Da Ma\" become the largest gold bu... |
What kind of diseases can be difficult to treat because they live inside the host's cells, making it hard to destroy them without killing host cells? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What kind of diseases can be difficult to treat because they live inside the host's cells, making it hard to destroy them without killing host cells? | viral diseases | science | null | null | null | cancerous diseases | superfluous diseases | nucleus diseases | viral diseases | Viral diseases can be difficult to treat. They live inside the cells of their host, so it is hard to destroy them without killing host cells. Antibiotics also have no effect on viruses. Antiviral drugs are available, but only for a limited number of viruses. | null | null | null |
The football coach makes his players run up and down the bleachers 40 times. Each time they run up and down 32 stairs one way. If each stair burns 2 calories, how many calories does each player burn during this exercise? | First find the number of stairs the players climb up and down each time: 32 stairs * 2 = <<32*2=64>>64 stairs
Then multiply the number of stairs per run by the number of runs to find the total number of stairs the players climb: 64 stairs/run * 40 runs = <<64*40=2560>>2560 stairs
Then multiply the number of stairs by t... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | The football coach makes his players run up and down the bleachers 40 times. Each time they run up and down 32 stairs one way. If each stair burns 2 calories, how many calories does each player burn during this exercise? | First find the number of stairs the players climb up and down each time: 32 stairs * 2 = <<32*2=64>>64 stairs
Then multiply the number of stairs per run by the number of runs to find the total number of stairs the players climb: 64 stairs/run * 40 runs = <<64*40=2560>>2560 stairs
Then multiply the number of stairs by t... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Mrs Hunt tells Mr Hunt about the dress and she wants him to _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mrs Hunt comes back from work. She tells Mr Hunt about a nice dress. "I see it in the shop every day", she says , "and ..."
"And you want to buy it ?" says Mr hunt . "How much is it ?"
"Two hundred and sixty yuan."
"Two hundred and sixty yuan for a dress ?That's too much !"
But every evening when she comes bac... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5198.txt | Mrs Hunt comes back from work. She tells Mr Hunt about a nice dress. "I see it in the shop every day", she says , "and ..."
"And you want to buy it ?" says Mr hunt . "How much is it ?"
"Two hundred and sixty yuan."
"Two hundred and sixty yuan for a dress ?That's too much !"
But every evening when she comes back , Mrs H... | [
"have a look",
"buy it for her",
"make one like that",
"borrow it from the shop"
] |
What can we learn from the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
His name was Fleming, and he was a poor Scottish farmer. One day, while trying to make a living for his family, he heard a cry for help coming from a nearby bog. He dropped his tools and ran to the bog. There, tapped to his waist in black mud, was a terrified boy, screaming and struggling to free himself. Farm... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20050.txt | His name was Fleming, and he was a poor Scottish farmer. One day, while trying to make a living for his family, he heard a cry for help coming from a nearby bog. He dropped his tools and ran to the bog. There, tapped to his waist in black mud, was a terrified boy, screaming and struggling to free himself. Farmer Flemin... | [
"It was Farmer Fleming' s great deed that helped his son achieve success later.",
"Sir Alexander Fleming achieved success all by his own hard work.",
"Sir Alexander Fleming achieved success all by the nobleman' s help.",
"A good relationship between a farmer and a nobleman is of great use."
] |
Mary went to the store to buy fruit. Apples cost $1, oranges cost $2, and bananas cost $3. For every 5 fruits that customers buy, the store offers a $1 discount. Mary buys 5 apples, 3 oranges, and 2 bananas. How much will she pay? | For 5 apples, Mary will pay 5*1= <<5*1=5>>5 dollars.
For 3 oranges, she will pay 3*2= <<3*2=6>>6 dollars.
For 2 bananas, she will pay 2*3 = <<2*3=6>>6 dollars.
She bought 5+3+2=<<5+3+2=10>>10 fruits
For 10 fruits, Mary gets a discount of 10/5 = <<10/5=2>>2 dollars.
In total, the bill is 5 + 6 + 6 = <<5+6+6=17>>17 dolla... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Mary went to the store to buy fruit. Apples cost $1, oranges cost $2, and bananas cost $3. For every 5 fruits that customers buy, the store offers a $1 discount. Mary buys 5 apples, 3 oranges, and 2 bananas. How much will she pay? | For 5 apples, Mary will pay 5*1= <<5*1=5>>5 dollars.
For 3 oranges, she will pay 3*2= <<3*2=6>>6 dollars.
For 2 bananas, she will pay 2*3 = <<2*3=6>>6 dollars.
She bought 5+3+2=<<5+3+2=10>>10 fruits
For 10 fruits, Mary gets a discount of 10/5 = <<10/5=2>>2 dollars.
In total, the bill is 5 + 6 + 6 = <<5+6+6=17>>17 dolla... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
One-half of a pound of mangoes costs $0.60. How many pounds can Kelly buy with $12? | One pound of mangoes cost $0.60 x 2 = $<<0.60*2=1.20>>1.20.
So Kelly can buy $12/$1.20 = <<12/1.20=10>>10 pounds of mangoes.
#### 10 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | One-half of a pound of mangoes costs $0.60. How many pounds can Kelly buy with $12? | One pound of mangoes cost $0.60 x 2 = $<<0.60*2=1.20>>1.20.
So Kelly can buy $12/$1.20 = <<12/1.20=10>>10 pounds of mangoes.
#### 10 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
How many calories of energy does one gram of sugar or starch provide? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | How many calories of energy does one gram of sugar or starch provide? | 4 | science | null | null | null | 10 | 5 | 3 | 4 | Carbohydrates include sugars, starches, and fiber. Sugars and starches are used by the body for energy. One gram of sugar or starch provides 4 Calories of energy. Fiber doesn’t provide energy, but it is needed for other uses. At age 13 years, you need about 130 grams of carbohydrates a day. Figure below shows good food... | null | null | null |
What did the author indicate by quoting "America's No.1 Health Problem." (Para. 1)? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
America's No.1 health problem? A report published by the American Institute of Stress claims the biggest threat to health today is neither cancer nor AIDS. The report says: "It has been estimated that75-90 percent of all visits to primary care physicians are for stress related problems"
It is no exaggeration ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4326.txt | America's No.1 health problem? A report published by the American Institute of Stress claims the biggest threat to health today is neither cancer nor AIDS. The report says: "It has been estimated that75-90 percent of all visits to primary care physicians are for stress related problems"
It is no exaggeration to say th... | [
"He wanted to talk about health problems in America.",
"He meant to introduce the topic of stress",
"He hoped to emphasize the stress in America",
"He wanted to tell readers something about American Institute of Stress"
] |
This article is particularly written for _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is natural that young people are often uncomfortable when they are with their parents. They say that their parents don't understand them. They often think that their parents are out of touch with modern ways: that that they are too serious and too strict with their children; and they seldom give their child... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high192.txt | It is natural that young people are often uncomfortable when they are with their parents. They say that their parents don't understand them. They often think that their parents are out of touch with modern ways: that that they are too serious and too strict with their children; and they seldom give their children a fre... | [
"parents",
"both parents and their children",
"young people",
"teachers"
] |
The writer wants to tell us that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Teachers and parents usually call attention to the pictures when they read storybooks to preschool children. But a new study tells that calling attention to the words and letters on the book may lead to better readers.
The two-year study compared children who were read to this way in class with children who we... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4046.txt | Teachers and parents usually call attention to the pictures when they read storybooks to preschool children. But a new study tells that calling attention to the words and letters on the book may lead to better readers.
The two-year study compared children who were read to this way in class with children who were not. T... | [
"preschool children should have higher discussing skills",
"parents should make a plan to teach their children reading",
"teachers should help children pay attention to printed words",
"languages skills should be discussed with preschool children"
] |
Li Jing's apartment is. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My name is Li Jing. Today let me show you around my community. In front of my apartment , there is a very small garden with a table, four chairs and some flowers. I love taking a walk in the garden in summer.
After getting out of the garden, I can get to a big market soon. I walk past the market when I go to ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7720.txt | My name is Li Jing. Today let me show you around my community. In front of my apartment , there is a very small garden with a table, four chairs and some flowers. I love taking a walk in the garden in summer.
After getting out of the garden, I can get to a big market soon. I walk past the market when I go to work ever... | [
"next to a zoo",
"behind a garden",
"behind a zoo",
"in front of a garden"
] |
The first reason that the British don't buy snow ploughs is that _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's interesting that the arrival of snow has a different effect on people in different countries. For some countries it is an important happening to celebrate each year, while for others it is a catastrophe or even a wonder.
There are countries between these two extremes that normally expect snow some tim... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1708.txt | It's interesting that the arrival of snow has a different effect on people in different countries. For some countries it is an important happening to celebrate each year, while for others it is a catastrophe or even a wonder.
There are countries between these two extremes that normally expect snow some time over th... | [
"spreading salt is good enough",
"old people need more money",
"snow ploughs are not used often",
"the hospital is more important"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
According to a survey released by the Nielson Company on Thursday, China has become a global tourist attraction after the Beijing Olympics.
The survey said the Olympics not only built up China's image but also served as an advertisement for China's tourism.
The online survey was conducted on consumers in 16 co... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12256.txt | According to a survey released by the Nielson Company on Thursday, China has become a global tourist attraction after the Beijing Olympics.
The survey said the Olympics not only built up China's image but also served as an advertisement for China's tourism.
The online survey was conducted on consumers in 16 countries a... | [
"About 80 percent of the respondents expressed hopes of visiting China during the Games",
"The online survey was conducted on consumers in 16 countries",
"137 million foreign tourists have come to China every year",
"The Beijing Olympics greatly speed up China's tourism"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Item 78431 The Video Camera Pen
$129.95; Available for Immediate Shipment; Order by Phone: 1-800-321-1484
This is the pen that has a built-in video camera, capturing (,) videos or still images with a click of its button.Ideal for use while secured in a pocket, it can capture up to five hours of video. Its ba... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3622.txt | Item 78431 The Video Camera Pen
$129.95; Available for Immediate Shipment; Order by Phone: 1-800-321-1484
This is the pen that has a built-in video camera, capturing (,) videos or still images with a click of its button.Ideal for use while secured in a pocket, it can capture up to five hours of video. Its battery pro... | [
"In fact, Item 78098 cannot tell time",
"All the items include rechargeable batteries.",
"In a way, Item 77281 is user-friendly.",
"Item 77918 works as a DVD player."
] |
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