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Misty's favorite number is 3 times smaller than Glory's favorite number. If Glory's favorite number is 450, what's the sum of their favorite numbers? | Misty's favorite number is 3 times smaller than Glory's, meaning her favorite number is 450 / 3 = <<450/3=150>>150
The sum of their favorite numbers is 150 + 450 = <<150+450=600>>600
#### 600 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Misty's favorite number is 3 times smaller than Glory's favorite number. If Glory's favorite number is 450, what's the sum of their favorite numbers? | Misty's favorite number is 3 times smaller than Glory's, meaning her favorite number is 450 / 3 = <<450/3=150>>150
The sum of their favorite numbers is 150 + 450 = <<150+450=600>>600
#### 600 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The report is about_. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Are you feeling blue? An American study suggests that being surrounded by happy friends and neighbours could have more of an effect on your happiness than money.That is the finding of researchers from Harvard University and the University of California at San Diego.
Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler stu... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16845.txt | Are you feeling blue? An American study suggests that being surrounded by happy friends and neighbours could have more of an effect on your happiness than money.That is the finding of researchers from Harvard University and the University of California at San Diego.
Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler studied the ... | [
"culture",
"economy",
"science",
"technology"
] |
What did Mrs. Thompson find out about Teddy? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There was a story many years ago of a school teacher----Mrs.Thompson. She told the children on the first day that she loved them all the same. But that was a lie. There in the front row was a little boy named Teddy Stoddard. He didn't play well with the other children and he always needed a bath. She did not l... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10929.txt | There was a story many years ago of a school teacher----Mrs.Thompson. She told the children on the first day that she loved them all the same. But that was a lie. There in the front row was a little boy named Teddy Stoddard. He didn't play well with the other children and he always needed a bath. She did not like him.
... | [
"He often told lies.",
"He was good at math",
"He needed motherly care",
"He enjoyed playing with others"
] |
What is the theme of the story? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was a baby, I interested you and made you laugh. Whenever I was "bad", you'd shake your finger at me and ask: "How could you?"--but then you'd give up, and roll me over for a belly scratch and I believed that life could not be any more perfect.
My housetraining was a long process, because you were terr... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7695.txt | When I was a baby, I interested you and made you laugh. Whenever I was "bad", you'd shake your finger at me and ask: "How could you?"--but then you'd give up, and roll me over for a belly scratch and I believed that life could not be any more perfect.
My housetraining was a long process, because you were terribly busy... | [
"Be faithful to those who love you.",
"Never expect too much.",
"Never complain about your life.",
"Be ready for changes."
] |
_ like thrillers best. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Movies are great things. They have a long time. They tell us many things. There are funny movies, scary movies and also exciting movies. Different people like different kinds of movies. Comedies are welcomed by the people of all ages. Usually old people also like Beijing Operas and documentaries. Young people,... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle496.txt | Movies are great things. They have a long time. They tell us many things. There are funny movies, scary movies and also exciting movies. Different people like different kinds of movies. Comedies are welcomed by the people of all ages. Usually old people also like Beijing Operas and documentaries. Young people, especial... | [
"Girls",
"Boys",
"Old people",
"All the children"
] |
What is the best title for this passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Extra? Extra! Gasoline hits four dollars a gallon!"
No one will really be shocked -- except, perhaps, the old-timers who tell about the good old days when gas was three gallons for a dollar, and people drove around "just for the fun of it".
As a matter of fact, the price of gas has been rising... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17556.txt | "Extra? Extra! Gasoline hits four dollars a gallon!"
No one will really be shocked -- except, perhaps, the old-timers who tell about the good old days when gas was three gallons for a dollar, and people drove around "just for the fun of it".
As a matter of fact, the price of gas has been rising fast and... | [
"New fuels on the way",
"Cars or bicycles, that is a question",
"End of the good old days",
"From wheels to heels"
] |
Packaging is important to producers because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
To get a chocolate out of a box requires a lot of unpacking: the box has to be taken out of the paper bag in which it arrived, the cellophane wrapper has to be tom off, the lid opened and the paper removed, the chocolate itself then has to be unwrapped from its own piece of paper: But _ . It is now becomi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23436.txt | To get a chocolate out of a box requires a lot of unpacking: the box has to be taken out of the paper bag in which it arrived, the cellophane wrapper has to be tom off, the lid opened and the paper removed, the chocolate itself then has to be unwrapped from its own piece of paper: But _ . It is now becoming increa... | [
"it is easy to use it again",
"they want to attract more shoppers",
"shoppers are all interested in beautiful packaging",
"packaged things will not go rotten"
] |
Martin went on an eight-hour business trip. During the first half of the trip, he traveled at a speed of 70 kilometers per hour and during the second half at a speed of 85 kilometers per hour. How many kilometers did he travel during the journey? | Half of the trip lasts for 8 * 0.5 = <<8*0.5=4>>4 hours.
During the first half, Martin did 4 * 70 = <<4*70=280>>280 kilometers.
And during the second half 4 * 85 = <<4*85=340>>340 kilometers.
In total Martin traveled 280 + 340 = <<280+340=620>>620 kilometers during his business trip.
#### 620 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Martin went on an eight-hour business trip. During the first half of the trip, he traveled at a speed of 70 kilometers per hour and during the second half at a speed of 85 kilometers per hour. How many kilometers did he travel during the journey? | Half of the trip lasts for 8 * 0.5 = <<8*0.5=4>>4 hours.
During the first half, Martin did 4 * 70 = <<4*70=280>>280 kilometers.
And during the second half 4 * 85 = <<4*85=340>>340 kilometers.
In total Martin traveled 280 + 340 = <<280+340=620>>620 kilometers during his business trip.
#### 620 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which of the following is true according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A Chinese actor's divorce from his wife, over her alleged extramarital affair, has social media buzzing, with posts about the subject gaining over five billion views.
Wang Baoqiang announced online on Sunday that he was divorcing his wife, Ma Rong, and sacking his agent, Song Zhe. He alleged that his marriage ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19656.txt | A Chinese actor's divorce from his wife, over her alleged extramarital affair, has social media buzzing, with posts about the subject gaining over five billion views.
Wang Baoqiang announced online on Sunday that he was divorcing his wife, Ma Rong, and sacking his agent, Song Zhe. He alleged that his marriage broke dow... | [
"It is Ma Rong who should take responsibility for the divorce.",
"A couple has to \"match\" at every level for a relationship to work out.",
"If they get divorced, Wang Baoqiang will have an equal share of their joint assets.",
"The announcement of the divorce has made netizens debate the uneven matches and t... |
What is the text about? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
To be a good teacher, you need some of the gifts of a good actor; you must be able to hold the attention and interest of your audience; you must be a clear speaker, with a good, strong, pleasing voice which is fully under your control; and you must be able to act what you are teaching, in order to make its mea... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15806.txt | To be a good teacher, you need some of the gifts of a good actor; you must be able to hold the attention and interest of your audience; you must be a clear speaker, with a good, strong, pleasing voice which is fully under your control; and you must be able to act what you are teaching, in order to make its meaning clea... | [
"How to become a good teacher.",
"What a good teacher should do outside the classroom.",
"What teachers and actors could learn from each other?",
"The similarities and differences between a teacher's work and an actor's."
] |
Why did Stacy feel disappointed at first? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Christmas Eve was tomorrow. I hoped one of the packages that held a camera had already been placed under the Christmas tree. It was the only thing I wanted. I had been _ to my parents. I love taking photos. My bedroom walls are covered with photos I had taken with my mom's old camera. I'm always trying to capt... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2687.txt | Christmas Eve was tomorrow. I hoped one of the packages that held a camera had already been placed under the Christmas tree. It was the only thing I wanted. I had been _ to my parents. I love taking photos. My bedroom walls are covered with photos I had taken with my mom's old camera. I'm always trying to capture tho... | [
"Her mother couldn't understand her at all.",
"Her mother didn't buy her any Christmas gift.",
"She mistook her sister's Christmas gift for hers.",
"She didn't find her present in her mom's room."
] |
Similar to the coil on a stove, changes in what reflect an increase in the temperature of a star? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Similar to the coil on a stove, changes in what reflect an increase in the temperature of a star? | color | science | null | null | null | rotation | texture | direction | color | Think about the coil of an electric stove as it heats up. The coil changes in color as its temperature rises. When you first turn on the heat, the coil looks black. The air a few inches above the coil begins to feel warm. As the coil gets hotter, it starts to glow a dull red. As it gets even hotter, it becomes a bright... | null | null | null |
The less advantaged people are,the greater. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People with less education suffer fewer stressful days,according to a report in the current issue of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior.
However,the study also found that when lesseducated people did suffer stress it was more severe and had a larger impact on their health.
From this researchers have con... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20778.txt | People with less education suffer fewer stressful days,according to a report in the current issue of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior.
However,the study also found that when lesseducated people did suffer stress it was more severe and had a larger impact on their health.
From this researchers have concluded th... | [
"the impact of stress on their health is",
"the effect of education on their health is",
"the level of their education is",
"the degree of their health concern is"
] |
If you want to know more about Liverpool's importance in history, you should _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The most enjoyable way to discover Liverpool is by boat.The first thing to do is to take a ferry (boat) across the River Mersey. It's the best way to find out about this city's long and interesting history. The Liverpool Ferry,which is the oldest ferry service in Europe, started more than 800 years ago.
In the... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8812.txt | The most enjoyable way to discover Liverpool is by boat.The first thing to do is to take a ferry (boat) across the River Mersey. It's the best way to find out about this city's long and interesting history. The Liverpool Ferry,which is the oldest ferry service in Europe, started more than 800 years ago.
In the l8th cen... | [
"take a ferry across River Mersey",
"visit the Maritime Museum",
"visit the Cavern Club",
"visit the John Lennon International Airport"
] |
What happens to structural genes in the presence of tryptophan? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What happens to structural genes in the presence of tryptophan? | they are not transcribed | science | null | null | null | they are exterminated | they are not oxidised | they are transcribed | they are not transcribed | Structure of the trp operon. The trp operon is composed of 5 structural genes, 1 regulatory gene and other regulatory sequences, including the promoter, operator and leader sequence. Within the leader sequence is the attenuator region. In the presence of tryptophan, the structural genes are not transcribed. | null | null | null |
Why did the headmaster tell us the story? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I will never forget what my old headmaster told me. Normally when you are only 15years of age you do not remember most of the things that are preached by your teachers. But, this particular story is one such lesson that I will never forget. Every time I drift off course, I get reminded of this story.
It was a ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16123.txt | I will never forget what my old headmaster told me. Normally when you are only 15years of age you do not remember most of the things that are preached by your teachers. But, this particular story is one such lesson that I will never forget. Every time I drift off course, I get reminded of this story.
It was a normal Mo... | [
"To enjoy ourselves.",
"To teach us how to make money.",
"To tell us the importance of commitment.",
"To tell us not to look down upon beggars."
] |
how did the workmate feel when the man told him to find seats to sit on? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A man often traveled around and he couldn't buy the seat tickets on the train for his most tours.But he could always find a seat to sit on. His workmates asked him how he could find the seats by accident. "The method is very simple,just your patience."smiled the man. His workmates were puzzled.
One day, one of... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7756.txt | A man often traveled around and he couldn't buy the seat tickets on the train for his most tours.But he could always find a seat to sit on. His workmates asked him how he could find the seats by accident. "The method is very simple,just your patience."smiled the man. His workmates were puzzled.
One day, one of his work... | [
"Surprise",
"Happy",
"Excited",
"Nervous"
] |
Alice Munro is best known for her work _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
More than a hundred reporters from around the world thronged and bustled in the Stock Exchange Building in Stockholm's Old Town for about an hour before the doors to the Swedish Academy swung open. Notably, there were many Japanese reporters present, hoping to break the news that Haruki Murakami had won the pr... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6917.txt | More than a hundred reporters from around the world thronged and bustled in the Stock Exchange Building in Stockholm's Old Town for about an hour before the doors to the Swedish Academy swung open. Notably, there were many Japanese reporters present, hoping to break the news that Haruki Murakami had won the prize. Fina... | [
"\"Dear Life\", which contains a number of autobiographical sketches that gives a key to her entire authorship",
"\"The Moons of Jupiter\", which represented both her different themes and also her very special narrative mode",
"\"DanceoftheHappyShades\", which helped her win the first Governor General's Award",... |
Latitude, humidity, and elevation affect the type of what, a term for a large naturally occurring community? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Latitude, humidity, and elevation affect the type of what, a term for a large naturally occurring community? | biome | science | null | null | null | climate | territory | ecosystem | biome | Factors affecting biome type include latitude, humidity, and elevation. | null | null | null |
According the author the best way to solve race prejudice is | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In a few states where racial prejudice is serious, violence has so come to be taken for granted as a means of solving differences, that it is not even questioned. There are states where the white man imposes his rule by force; there are states where the black man protests by setting fire to cities and by looti... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3180.txt | In a few states where racial prejudice is serious, violence has so come to be taken for granted as a means of solving differences, that it is not even questioned. There are states where the white man imposes his rule by force; there are states where the black man protests by setting fire to cities and by looting and pi... | [
"law enforcement.",
"knowledge.",
"nonviolence.",
"Mopping up the violent mess."
] |
She makes a telephone call to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mrs. Sato is sad. It is her birthday, and she has no families with her. Her husband died in 1985. Her daughter doesn't live in the same city. Her son is working. Mrs. Sato goes to the telephone and calls a company in Tokyo, Japan. "Hello", a woman answers. "Hello", Mrs. Sato says. "I'd like to rent a family." ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2607.txt | Mrs. Sato is sad. It is her birthday, and she has no families with her. Her husband died in 1985. Her daughter doesn't live in the same city. Her son is working. Mrs. Sato goes to the telephone and calls a company in Tokyo, Japan. "Hello", a woman answers. "Hello", Mrs. Sato says. "I'd like to rent a family." "What wou... | [
"her daughter",
"her son",
"a company",
"nobody"
] |
Leila spent $40 which is 1/4 of her money on a sweater. She was then left with $20 after spending the rest of her money on buying pieces of jewelry. How much more did Leila spend on jewelry than on the sweater? | Since 1/4 of her money is $40, then Leila originally had $40 x 4 = $<<40*4=160>>160.
$160 - $40 = $<<160-40=120>>120 was left after buying a sweater.
Since she is left with $20, Leila spent $120 - $20 = $<<120-20=100>>100 on jewelry.
Therefore, she spent $100 - $40 = $<<100-40=60>>60 more for jewelry than on a sweater.... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Leila spent $40 which is 1/4 of her money on a sweater. She was then left with $20 after spending the rest of her money on buying pieces of jewelry. How much more did Leila spend on jewelry than on the sweater? | Since 1/4 of her money is $40, then Leila originally had $40 x 4 = $<<40*4=160>>160.
$160 - $40 = $<<160-40=120>>120 was left after buying a sweater.
Since she is left with $20, Leila spent $120 - $20 = $<<120-20=100>>100 on jewelry.
Therefore, she spent $100 - $40 = $<<100-40=60>>60 more for jewelry than on a sweater.... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What's the main idea of the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A new study of 8,000 young people in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior shows that although love can make adults live healthily and happily, it is a bad thing for young people. Puppy love may bring stress for young people and can lead to depression. The study shows that girls become more depressed than... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high300.txt | A new study of 8,000 young people in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior shows that although love can make adults live healthily and happily, it is a bad thing for young people. Puppy love may bring stress for young people and can lead to depression. The study shows that girls become more depressed than boys, an... | [
"Puppy love may bring young people depression.",
"Parents should forbid their children's love.",
"Romance is a twoedged sword for adults.",
"Romance is good for young people."
] |
The writer asked two questions in the beginning in order to_. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We all enjoy the colors of autumn leaves. Did you ever wonder how and why a fall leaf changes color? Where do the yellows and oranges come from? To answer those questions, we first have to understand what leaves are and what they do.
Leaves are nature's food factories. Plants take water from the ground through... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11263.txt | We all enjoy the colors of autumn leaves. Did you ever wonder how and why a fall leaf changes color? Where do the yellows and oranges come from? To answer those questions, we first have to understand what leaves are and what they do.
Leaves are nature's food factories. Plants take water from the ground through their ro... | [
"persuade readers to believe something",
"introduce the topic of the passage",
"get the readers excited",
"offer something to think over"
] |
Fred found the bone _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Fred is a dog. He always wants to have everything for himself. He doesn't like to share his food or toys with other dogs.
One day, he was running in a field, and found a large bone in the bushes. He was so happy! He thought, "Wow! This is the biggest bone in the world! And it's all mine! I should put it somewh... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4798.txt | Fred is a dog. He always wants to have everything for himself. He doesn't like to share his food or toys with other dogs.
One day, he was running in a field, and found a large bone in the bushes. He was so happy! He thought, "Wow! This is the biggest bone in the world! And it's all mine! I should put it somewhere. Anot... | [
"at home",
"in the forest",
"in the bushes",
"in his kitchen"
] |
Why can't the northern half of the earth escape for long? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The year is 2094. It has been announced that a comet is heading towards the Earth. Most of it will miss our planet, but two pieces will probably hit the southern half of the Earth.
On 17 July, a piece four kilometers wide enters the Earth's atmosphere with a massive explosion. About half of the piece is de... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22348.txt | The year is 2094. It has been announced that a comet is heading towards the Earth. Most of it will miss our planet, but two pieces will probably hit the southern half of the Earth.
On 17 July, a piece four kilometers wide enters the Earth's atmosphere with a massive explosion. About half of the piece is destroyed, ... | [
"Because the land is covered with water",
"Because people there can not live at the temperature of zero.",
"Because the light and heat from the sun can not reach the earth.",
"Because wars break out among countries ."
] |
Many Britons have brunch at the restaurant because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Go to church, then have a big lunch, then go out to play while mum does the housework. That was a typical British Sunday in the 1960s. But things now could not be more different.
Some British sociologists recently studied the typical British Sunday. They found that people get up later and do less housework t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17188.txt | Go to church, then have a big lunch, then go out to play while mum does the housework. That was a typical British Sunday in the 1960s. But things now could not be more different.
Some British sociologists recently studied the typical British Sunday. They found that people get up later and do less housework than they ... | [
"They have no time to cook at home.",
"They get up too late.",
"They won't bother to cook themselves.",
"They will go to church."
] |
Jane bought pens for her three students. Each student received 62 red pens and 43 black pens. They pooled their pens together and took them from the pool whenever they needed them. After the first month, they had taken a total of 37 pens from the pool. After the second month, they had taken another 41 pens from the poo... | Each student got 62 + 43 = <<62+43=105>>105 pens to start with.
They pooled them to get 105 * 3 = <<105*3=315>>315 pens in the pool.
They took 37 pens in the first month, leaving 315 - 37 = 278 pens in the pool.
They took 41 pens in the second month, leaving 278 - 41 = 237 pens in the pool.
237 pens were split into thr... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Jane bought pens for her three students. Each student received 62 red pens and 43 black pens. They pooled their pens together and took them from the pool whenever they needed them. After the first month, they had taken a total of 37 pens from the pool. After the second month, they had taken another 41 pens from the poo... | Each student got 62 + 43 = <<62+43=105>>105 pens to start with.
They pooled them to get 105 * 3 = <<105*3=315>>315 pens in the pool.
They took 37 pens in the first month, leaving 315 - 37 = 278 pens in the pool.
They took 41 pens in the second month, leaving 278 - 41 = 237 pens in the pool.
237 pens were split into thr... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Why would my mother come and take me away? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Just after my birth I remember lying in the stable with my mother and looking out the door, I could see a lovely, big field with trees around the edge and a good-sized pond to drink from. And there in the stable, while all of the other horses ate grass, I remember drinking my mother's milk.
Usually, in the mor... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19960.txt | Just after my birth I remember lying in the stable with my mother and looking out the door, I could see a lovely, big field with trees around the edge and a good-sized pond to drink from. And there in the stable, while all of the other horses ate grass, I remember drinking my mother's milk.
Usually, in the morning and ... | [
"She might think that I would get hurt",
"It was time for me to drink her milk",
"It was time for me to pull a carriage",
"The other horses were not friendly"
] |
What do you know about Steven? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Steven drives a school bus, but his bus isn't the same as other school buses because there aren't any children on it. There are only dogs. Steven's bus takes dogs to school at 8:00 in the morning and brings them back home at 5:30 in the afternoon. Steven takes the dogs to a dog school. There he teaches the dog... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2354.txt | Steven drives a school bus, but his bus isn't the same as other school buses because there aren't any children on it. There are only dogs. Steven's bus takes dogs to school at 8:00 in the morning and brings them back home at 5:30 in the afternoon. Steven takes the dogs to a dog school. There he teaches the dogs to do m... | [
"He drives children to school.",
"He teaches dogs in a school.",
"He has a school for young children.",
"He teaches children in a school."
] |
From the passage, we can infer _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Chinese officials yesterday urged employers to take more measures to protect workers against workplace diseases and injuries.
Experts estimate that about 200 million workers face a potential danger of occupational diseases and work-related injuries.
The majority of them are farmers-turned-workers who are work... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21047.txt | Chinese officials yesterday urged employers to take more measures to protect workers against workplace diseases and injuries.
Experts estimate that about 200 million workers face a potential danger of occupational diseases and work-related injuries.
The majority of them are farmers-turned-workers who are working in sm... | [
"Chinese law on preventing occupational diseases has worked well.",
"the workers` awareness of protecting themselves has been greatly raised.",
"much remains to be done to protect the workers from workplace diseases.",
"the workers themselves are responsible for any workplace diseases or accidents."
] |
How was the air in London 100 years ago? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
London has a population of over 7,000,000. From about the year 1800 until World War II, London was the biggest city in the world. But now there are many cities which are much bigger than it. London is famous for many things. Tourists come from all over the world to visit its famous buildings and hear the famou... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle847.txt | London has a population of over 7,000,000. From about the year 1800 until World War II, London was the biggest city in the world. But now there are many cities which are much bigger than it. London is famous for many things. Tourists come from all over the world to visit its famous buildings and hear the famous clock, ... | [
"It was much cleaner than it is now.",
"It was the same as it is now.",
"It was the cleanest in the history of London.",
"It was not as clean as it is now."
] |
People in America _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most Westerners--particularly most Americans--are not nearly as concerned about protocol in social matters as Chinese people are. America is a nation of immigrants. It's made up of people from all over the world, all of whom bring their own traditions and habits with them. Thus you needn't worry much about "... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12823.txt | Most Westerners--particularly most Americans--are not nearly as concerned about protocol in social matters as Chinese people are. America is a nation of immigrants. It's made up of people from all over the world, all of whom bring their own traditions and habits with them. Thus you needn't worry much about "proper" b... | [
"come from different countries in the world",
"mainly come from Europe",
"mainly come from Asia",
"come from China"
] |
What can we know from the last sentence of the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On a hot African morning, Leila was lying on her stomach and an elephant was walking towards her. Leila waited. Then she pushed the button on her camera. "And I got my best photo of an elephant ever, by lying under my car," Leila explained. "I wanted to get close to the elephants, but of course this was danger... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3218.txt | On a hot African morning, Leila was lying on her stomach and an elephant was walking towards her. Leila waited. Then she pushed the button on her camera. "And I got my best photo of an elephant ever, by lying under my car," Leila explained. "I wanted to get close to the elephants, but of course this was dangerous; they... | [
"The successful rate of taking wildlife photos is 50% at most.",
"Photographers who take wildlife photos need more practice.",
"To take good wildlife photos is not difficult.",
"It's hard to take good wildlife photos."
] |
Which of the following is true? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The poorer mental function seen among alcoholics, many of whom also regularly smoke cigarettes, may be partly caused by the long-term effects of nicotine , new study suggests.
"People who are also smokers are more dangerous," Dr. Jennifer M. Glass, of the University of Michigan's Addiction Research Center, sa... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23863.txt | The poorer mental function seen among alcoholics, many of whom also regularly smoke cigarettes, may be partly caused by the long-term effects of nicotine , new study suggests.
"People who are also smokers are more dangerous," Dr. Jennifer M. Glass, of the University of Michigan's Addiction Research Center, said. In he... | [
"Smoking can make mental functioning better for a long time.",
"Glass and her partners studied 275 persons in all to find the connection.",
"Half percent of alcoholics smoke cigarettes.",
"Smoking can also influence a person's weaker verbal and visual-spatial reasoning."
] |
Which is not mentioned in this passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Language-learners who say they never or hardly ever use dictionaries often speak English well but usually write poorly, because they make many mistakes.
The students who use dictionaries most do not learn especially well either. The ones who look up every new word do not read fast. So they do not have time to ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1038.txt | Language-learners who say they never or hardly ever use dictionaries often speak English well but usually write poorly, because they make many mistakes.
The students who use dictionaries most do not learn especially well either. The ones who look up every new word do not read fast. So they do not have time to read much... | [
"How to make good use of a dictionary.",
"When to use a dictionary.",
"How to improve spoken English.",
"How to practice reading fast."
] |
Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When you walk into the small Australian town of Coober Pedy, you may be surprised by what you can see. It's just barren land there!
So why even call it a town? There are more than 4,000 people of 48 nationalities. However, all of the people live underground!
Coober Pedy was established in 1915, following th... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6689.txt | When you walk into the small Australian town of Coober Pedy, you may be surprised by what you can see. It's just barren land there!
So why even call it a town? There are more than 4,000 people of 48 nationalities. However, all of the people live underground!
Coober Pedy was established in 1915, following the discove... | [
"People in Coober Pedy changed old mines into homes.",
"The underground homes have all the modern equipment.",
"Tourists come to Coober Pedy just to buy opal jewelry.",
"The underground homes are as good as those that lie above."
] |
What's the meaning of _ here? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I think lots of students like the pop singer named Jay. I also like him very much.
Do you know as a boy, Jay was called _ . But his mother noticed that the quiet, shy boy seemed to dance well when he heard the Western pop music. His mother sent him to a piano school when he was four. When he grows up, he has a... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3762.txt | I think lots of students like the pop singer named Jay. I also like him very much.
Do you know as a boy, Jay was called _ . But his mother noticed that the quiet, shy boy seemed to dance well when he heard the Western pop music. His mother sent him to a piano school when he was four. When he grows up, he has an ability... | [
"Generous",
"Polite",
"Clever",
"Foolish"
] |
There are two types of digestion, mechanical and what else? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | There are two types of digestion, mechanical and what else? | chemical | science | null | null | null | thermal | radiation | mineral | chemical | Digestion consists of mechanical and chemical digestion. | null | null | null |
James has 20 pairs of red socks and half as many black socks. He has twice as many white socks as red and black combined. How many total socks does he have combined? | He has 20/2=<<20/2=10>>10 black socks
So he has 20+10=<<20+10=30>>30 black and red socks
So he has 30*2=<<30*2=60>>60 white socks
So he has 60+30=<<60+30=90>>90 total socks
#### 90 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | James has 20 pairs of red socks and half as many black socks. He has twice as many white socks as red and black combined. How many total socks does he have combined? | He has 20/2=<<20/2=10>>10 black socks
So he has 20+10=<<20+10=30>>30 black and red socks
So he has 30*2=<<30*2=60>>60 white socks
So he has 60+30=<<60+30=90>>90 total socks
#### 90 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
A geiger counter is used for detecting what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | A geiger counter is used for detecting what? | radiation | science | null | null | null | convection | mutation | pressure | radiation | One of the simplest ways of detecting radioactivity is by using a piece of photographic film embedded in a badge or a pen. On a regular basis, the film is developed and checked for exposure. Comparing the exposure level of the film with a set of standard exposures indicates the amount of radiation a person was exposed ... | null | null | null |
The author probably believes that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It takes less than six seconds to leave a first impression. It is said that we ought not judge a book by its cover, but come on, isn't it the color, the design, the layout, and the title that draw us to pick up a book we've never heard of before? Notice what your assumptions are about a person when you are fir... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15600.txt | It takes less than six seconds to leave a first impression. It is said that we ought not judge a book by its cover, but come on, isn't it the color, the design, the layout, and the title that draw us to pick up a book we've never heard of before? Notice what your assumptions are about a person when you are first introd... | [
"non-verbal signals are more important than verbal signals",
"non-verbal signals are not so easy to catch",
"we mainly rely on verbal signals during an interview",
"we shouldn't pay too much attention to our non-verbal signals"
] |
Maria wouldn't take the author's offer of help for fear of _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day in my class, Maria shared her feelings about money, "Money worries me. I think I want to live without money because I hate it. I HATE MONEY." We were all touched by Maria's words as they reminded us of the spiritual burdens that money managing can bring to us. After class I offered to help Maria deal w... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24086.txt | One day in my class, Maria shared her feelings about money, "Money worries me. I think I want to live without money because I hate it. I HATE MONEY." We were all touched by Maria's words as they reminded us of the spiritual burdens that money managing can bring to us. After class I offered to help Maria deal with her f... | [
"being forced to share her money with others",
"having to do something beyond her reach",
"being found guilty of making impossible errors",
"showing her judgment about money"
] |
The author's attitude to Robert Reich's resignation is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you taken inventory of the stress in your life? Stress can come from work. It can come from family. It can come from the places we live and the lifestyles we choose.
In a recent survey, 60 percent of respondents said the city in which they live is noisier now than five years ago. The other 40 percent? The... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16874.txt | Have you taken inventory of the stress in your life? Stress can come from work. It can come from family. It can come from the places we live and the lifestyles we choose.
In a recent survey, 60 percent of respondents said the city in which they live is noisier now than five years ago. The other 40 percent? They didn't ... | [
"worried",
"supportive",
"doubtful",
"surprised"
] |
From the passage we can draw conclusion that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For incoming freshmen at western Connecticut's suburban Brookfield High School, lifting a backpack weighed down with textbooks is about to give way to tapping out notes and touching electronic pages on an iPad, A few hours away, every student at Burlington High School near Boston.will also start the year with... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16282.txt | For incoming freshmen at western Connecticut's suburban Brookfield High School, lifting a backpack weighed down with textbooks is about to give way to tapping out notes and touching electronic pages on an iPad, A few hours away, every student at Burlington High School near Boston.will also start the year with new scho... | [
"more students tend to use printed textbooks rather than electronic ones",
"textbook publishing houses will develop more electronic textbooks of their own",
"it is impossible for the iPads to be widely used in schools in the future",
"electronic textbooks will take the place of printed ones in new school year... |
What time does the party start? It starts at _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Mike,
How are you? Are you still coming to my birthday party in January? My family, friends and classmates are all coming. The party is on Monday, January 13 at 6:00. It's at Uncle Tom's restaurant in the city. First, we can eat and talk from 6:00 to 7:45. After that we can go to a movie in ZJG Shopping P... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8135.txt | Dear Mike,
How are you? Are you still coming to my birthday party in January? My family, friends and classmates are all coming. The party is on Monday, January 13 at 6:00. It's at Uncle Tom's restaurant in the city. First, we can eat and talk from 6:00 to 7:45. After that we can go to a movie in ZJG Shopping Park near ... | [
"6:30",
"7:45",
"8:00",
"6:00"
] |
"The door to his room is always shut" suggests that the son _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Parents often believe that they have a good relationship with their teenagers . But last summer , Joanna and Henry noticed a change in their older son : suddenly he seemed to be talking far more to his friends than to his parents . " The door to his room is always shut ." Joanna noticed .
Tina and Mark notic... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3518.txt | Parents often believe that they have a good relationship with their teenagers . But last summer , Joanna and Henry noticed a change in their older son : suddenly he seemed to be talking far more to his friends than to his parents . " The door to his room is always shut ." Joanna noticed .
Tina and Mark noticed simila... | [
"is always busy with his studies",
"doesn't want to be disturbed",
"keeps himself away from his parents",
"begins to dislike his parents"
] |
This passage is probably taken from _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jacksonville is the largest city in Florida and has a large number of shopping malls to suit different tastes for tourists and guests to shop. Here are some great places where you can shop in Jacksonville.
Gateway Town Center
The venerable Gateway Town Center is one of Jacksonville's oldest shopping malls, pro... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7235.txt | Jacksonville is the largest city in Florida and has a large number of shopping malls to suit different tastes for tourists and guests to shop. Here are some great places where you can shop in Jacksonville.
Gateway Town Center
The venerable Gateway Town Center is one of Jacksonville's oldest shopping malls, providing an... | [
"a textbook",
"a science magazine",
"an advertisement",
"an announcement"
] |
Which of the following is RIGHT? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you go to a fast food restaurant, you will probably see a lot of teenagers. Today, many teenagers are overweight, and this is because of their bad eating habits. Most teenagers are fond of food with a lot of fat, oil, salt and sugar. People call this kind of food "junk food".
But bad eating habits go beyond... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1612.txt | If you go to a fast food restaurant, you will probably see a lot of teenagers. Today, many teenagers are overweight, and this is because of their bad eating habits. Most teenagers are fond of food with a lot of fat, oil, salt and sugar. People call this kind of food "junk food".
But bad eating habits go beyond fast foo... | [
"Today all teenagers are overweight.",
"Scientists found two thirds of the students didn't have a healthy diet.",
"Parents are worried about their children's diet today.",
"Milk, fruits and vegetables are not good for children."
] |
According to the passage,why do the girls in Japan always receive dolls on Girl's Day? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On Boy's Day,children don't have to go to school.Every family with a boy hangs up huge carpshaped flags.The flags are usually three colors:black(representing the father),red (representing the mother)and blue(representing the son). Japanese parents believe that the flags will bring their boys good luck and give... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7334.txt | On Boy's Day,children don't have to go to school.Every family with a boy hangs up huge carpshaped flags.The flags are usually three colors:black(representing the father),red (representing the mother)and blue(representing the son). Japanese parents believe that the flags will bring their boys good luck and give them cou... | [
"Because girls themselves want dolls.",
"Because doll factories want to send dolls to girls to celebrate Girl's Day.",
"Because parents want their daughters to be healthy.",
"Because parents believe dolls can bring them good luck."
] |
The best title of this passage should be _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People usually talk about two groups of colors: warm colors and cool colors. Scientists think that there are also two kinds of people: people who prefer warm colors and people who prefer cool colors. The warm colors are red, orange and yellow. Where there are warm colors and a lot of lights people usually want... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1276.txt | People usually talk about two groups of colors: warm colors and cool colors. Scientists think that there are also two kinds of people: people who prefer warm colors and people who prefer cool colors. The warm colors are red, orange and yellow. Where there are warm colors and a lot of lights people usually want to be ac... | [
"Warm Colors and Cool Colors",
"People and Colors",
"Sociable People Like Warm Colors",
"Places and Colors"
] |
The writer writes this passage to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My first visit to London was one and a half years ago. It was a wonderful trip. I stayed in the city for three weeks, and I had many impressions. I visited all the famous places. I'd like to tell you about some of the places I visited in this beautiful city.
First, I went to the Tower of London, and I want to ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12879.txt | My first visit to London was one and a half years ago. It was a wonderful trip. I stayed in the city for three weeks, and I had many impressions. I visited all the famous places. I'd like to tell you about some of the places I visited in this beautiful city.
First, I went to the Tower of London, and I want to say that ... | [
"recall his/her first travel to London",
"tell us he/she has visited many places.",
"introduce a famous city to the readers.",
"show the readers around London"
] |
The author writes the text in order to encourage people _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I was stuck in O'hare airport on an extremely long weather delay, pacing up and down the waiting hall for some exercise, when I passed a wine bar for the twentieth time or so. But this time there was a young woman behind the piano, playing what I could only describe as absolutely beautiful classical music. She... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14427.txt | I was stuck in O'hare airport on an extremely long weather delay, pacing up and down the waiting hall for some exercise, when I passed a wine bar for the twentieth time or so. But this time there was a young woman behind the piano, playing what I could only describe as absolutely beautiful classical music. She had not ... | [
"to make the acquaintance of strangers",
"to share your experiences with others",
"to communicate with others more often",
"to notice and enjoy the happiness around you"
] |
How did Marie use to find the goods she wanted in the supermarket? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I went through a training program and became a literacy volunteer last surnmen The training
I received, though excellent, did not tell me how it was to work with a real student, however. When I began to discover what other people's lives were like because they could not read, I realized the true importance of ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2908.txt | I went through a training program and became a literacy volunteer last surnmen The training
I received, though excellent, did not tell me how it was to work with a real student, however. When I began to discover what other people's lives were like because they could not read, I realized the true importance of reading.
... | [
"She knew where the goods were in the supermarket",
"She asked others to take her to the right place",
"She managed to find the goods by their looks",
"She remembered the names of the goods"
] |
Why are more and more people taking the IELTS test? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
IELTS: international English language testing system
Introduction: The IELTS is jointly managed by the University of Cambridge Local Examination Syndicate , the British Council and IDP Education Australia
Why more and more people are taking the IELTS test?
The IELTS test is widely recognized by the colleg... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15739.txt | IELTS: international English language testing system
Introduction: The IELTS is jointly managed by the University of Cambridge Local Examination Syndicate , the British Council and IDP Education Australia
Why more and more people are taking the IELTS test?
The IELTS test is widely recognized by the colleges, unive... | [
"It is widely accepted by many countries.",
"It is widely recognized by many colleges, institutions and many important organizations.",
"It's proof for people's ability.",
"It's interesting and acceptable."
] |
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Motorists over the age of 75 face compulsory tests of their eyesight and ability to drive under proposals being considered by ministers.
The biggest _ of motoring law in a generation could also lead to all drivers having to give assurances of their fitness to get behind the wheel every 10 years.
Other changes ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3937.txt | Motorists over the age of 75 face compulsory tests of their eyesight and ability to drive under proposals being considered by ministers.
The biggest _ of motoring law in a generation could also lead to all drivers having to give assurances of their fitness to get behind the wheel every 10 years.
Other changes under con... | [
"The new motoring law will come into effect by the summer.",
"Drivers over the age of 75 must renew their licenses every three years.",
"Doctors will decide whether one can get their driving licenses.",
"Drivers at all ages will be expected to provide their medical condition."
] |
After the writer had arrived in India, _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I came to India a year ago to find a village in which I could live and write but it was many months before I settled down happily in this Himalayan community.I wasted a lot of time looking for the "typical" village, yet no such thing exists. Conditions vary too widely.But the villages I stayed in had much in c... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2921.txt | I came to India a year ago to find a village in which I could live and write but it was many months before I settled down happily in this Himalayan community.I wasted a lot of time looking for the "typical" village, yet no such thing exists. Conditions vary too widely.But the villages I stayed in had much in common--po... | [
"he spent a year writing about the place he lived in",
"he spent quite some time looking for a suitable place to live in",
"he stayed in an Indian village working for the poor",
"he lived in a Himalayan community for many months."
] |
The text is written mainly to tell us that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bali is a small prefix = st1 /islandofIndonesia, with an area of only 5,632 square kilometers. It lies to the east ofJavaIslandclosely. It is a pretty island that has many mountains and a pleasant climate. For a long time Bali was cut off from much of the world.
The people of Bali were happy and had a peaceful... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19153.txt | Bali is a small prefix = st1 /islandofIndonesia, with an area of only 5,632 square kilometers. It lies to the east ofJavaIslandclosely. It is a pretty island that has many mountains and a pleasant climate. For a long time Bali was cut off from much of the world.
The people of Bali were happy and had a peaceful way of l... | [
"Bali was an island of quiet and beauty",
"speaking after argument often leads to fight",
"Bali was a safe place to have a holiday",
"the people of Bali were not allowed to fight"
] |
What do we know about Julie from this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
While nature lovers across the world wish all humans to realize the significance of their natural surroundings , many Australians are turning caring for the environment into a way of life.
Julie Astonis , an Australian housewife in Brisbane is one such example. Even though autumn is approaching Australia's Bri... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5310.txt | While nature lovers across the world wish all humans to realize the significance of their natural surroundings , many Australians are turning caring for the environment into a way of life.
Julie Astonis , an Australian housewife in Brisbane is one such example. Even though autumn is approaching Australia's Brisbane in ... | [
"She takes pride in her community",
"She once stepped on a dog's waste",
"She is quite in favor of raising a dog",
"She finds it embarrassing to walk on the grass"
] |
What conclusion does the author intend to draw from the story told by the nursery school teacher? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Is gun play good or bad for children? For many years I emphasized its harmlessness. When concerned parents expressed doubt about letting their children have toy guns, because they didn't want to encourage them in the slightest degree to become criminals, I would explain how little connection there was. In the ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11258.txt | Is gun play good or bad for children? For many years I emphasized its harmlessness. When concerned parents expressed doubt about letting their children have toy guns, because they didn't want to encourage them in the slightest degree to become criminals, I would explain how little connection there was. In the course of... | [
"Watching violence can lower a child's standard of behaviour.",
"Violent TV programs should be banned in nursery schools.",
"Children are generally lawless or violent nowadays. I",
"It is acceptable to let children have toy guns"
] |
In the US, a holiday shopping season refers to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On the day after Thanskgiving in the US, or Black Friday, lots of stores offer special discounts to mark the beginning of holiday shopping season. In China, a similar day falls on Nov. 11 when millions of Chinese shoppers go to Tmall.com and Taobao.com, two e-commerce websites operated by Alibaba.
The 11.11 Sh... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12056.txt | On the day after Thanskgiving in the US, or Black Friday, lots of stores offer special discounts to mark the beginning of holiday shopping season. In China, a similar day falls on Nov. 11 when millions of Chinese shoppers go to Tmall.com and Taobao.com, two e-commerce websites operated by Alibaba.
The 11.11 Shopping Fe... | [
"a spree in a holiday like Thanksgiving",
"one of the four seasons in a year like spring",
"a shopping spree when stores offer special discounts",
"a holiday when people can relax themselves by shopping"
] |
Which of the following DOESN'T belong to the four healthy habits? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
To get an extra 14 years of life, don't smoke, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, exercise regularly and drink alcohol in a proper amount.That is according to a study published this Monday in the Public Library of Science Medicine Journal.
After tracking more than 20,000 people aged 45 to 79 years in the Unite... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2382.txt | To get an extra 14 years of life, don't smoke, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, exercise regularly and drink alcohol in a proper amount.That is according to a study published this Monday in the Public Library of Science Medicine Journal.
After tracking more than 20,000 people aged 45 to 79 years in the United Kingdom... | [
"Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables a day.",
"Do proper exercise in the morning every day.",
"Drinking alcohol in the proper amount every day.",
"Having a cigarette before going to bed every day."
] |
The purpose of the passage is to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Welcome you aboard the Finnair Flight and we will do our best to make your trip comfortable and enjoyable.
For your safety and convenience
To begin the trip,we would like to draw your attention to some safety-related details.These are also explained on the instruction card in the seat pocket in front o... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24219.txt | Welcome you aboard the Finnair Flight and we will do our best to make your trip comfortable and enjoyable.
For your safety and convenience
To begin the trip,we would like to draw your attention to some safety-related details.These are also explained on the instruction card in the seat pocket in front of you.Sea... | [
"teach the passengers how to use the seat belts",
"tell the passengers what kind of entertainment they can enjoy during their flight",
"encourage the passengers to give comments on the service",
"introduce the service of the Finnair"
] |
The company Nike got its name from _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What is a six-letter word that immediately comes to mind when you need some information on the Internet? You probably thought of Google. But Google wasn't always the name of the famous search engine. In fact, the original name was BackRub!
BackRub was the name two graduate students gave to the new search engin... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6528.txt | What is a six-letter word that immediately comes to mind when you need some information on the Internet? You probably thought of Google. But Google wasn't always the name of the famous search engine. In fact, the original name was BackRub!
BackRub was the name two graduate students gave to the new search engine they de... | [
"its founders",
"its customers",
"its popular products",
"its advanced techniques"
] |
Who that are still alive will be absent from the funeral? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
London will stage its biggest political funeral in almost half a century on Wednesday when Britain's governing elite join the Queen and global leaders to bid farewell to former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, better known as the " Iron Lady".
In an event comparable to that of Winston Churchill's funeral in 1... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4243.txt | London will stage its biggest political funeral in almost half a century on Wednesday when Britain's governing elite join the Queen and global leaders to bid farewell to former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, better known as the " Iron Lady".
In an event comparable to that of Winston Churchill's funeral in 1965, That... | [
"Mikhail Gorbachev and Nancy Reagan.",
"Mikhail Gorbachev and Ronald Reagan.",
"Nancy Reagan and Ronald Reagan.",
"George Bush and Mikhail Gorbachev."
] |
Hundreds of years ago, people first began to drink chocolate in_. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The first chocolate was eaten by people in South America hundreds of years ago. In those days, the people did not really eat chocolate. They used the cocoa bean to make a chocolate drink and they enjoyed it very much. Many years later, the cocoa bean was brought to other countries and people came to love the... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17254.txt | The first chocolate was eaten by people in South America hundreds of years ago. In those days, the people did not really eat chocolate. They used the cocoa bean to make a chocolate drink and they enjoyed it very much. Many years later, the cocoa bean was brought to other countries and people came to love the taste of... | [
"South Americ",
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"Britain",
"Australia"
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The driver failed to see Peter Lee soon enough, _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This sad story happened on a cold winter evening. It was so cold and snow was falling so heavily that the roads were covered with ice and a strong wind was blowing. Being outside in such weather was very unwise. However, Peter Lee had to walk home from work. Peter walked with difficulty along a country road, t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5653.txt | This sad story happened on a cold winter evening. It was so cold and snow was falling so heavily that the roads were covered with ice and a strong wind was blowing. Being outside in such weather was very unwise. However, Peter Lee had to walk home from work. Peter walked with difficulty along a country road, the cold w... | [
"so the car skidded on the icy road",
"so he tried his best to put on the brakes",
"and he had to get out of the car",
"so his car knocked him down"
] |
The passage is mainly about _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
DJs(disc jockeys) are the people who play and present music on the radio, or in nightclub. A VJ(video jockey) is a person who introduces music videos on television.
VJs were first seen on television in the early 1980s when MTV went on the air. As MTV became popular, and the audience for music videos expanded, ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18217.txt | DJs(disc jockeys) are the people who play and present music on the radio, or in nightclub. A VJ(video jockey) is a person who introduces music videos on television.
VJs were first seen on television in the early 1980s when MTV went on the air. As MTV became popular, and the audience for music videos expanded, a variety... | [
"how to become a VJ",
"the most popular VJ today",
"the differences between DJs and VJs",
"some general information about VJs"
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The author thinks that his father should allow him to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Being thirteen has certain problems that only another thirteen-year-old would understand. The biggest, I think, is learning to get along well with adults. I have found that when dealing with grown-ups, it is wise to remember two things:
Always use your head.
Never use your head.
For instance, one day just befo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21490.txt | Being thirteen has certain problems that only another thirteen-year-old would understand. The biggest, I think, is learning to get along well with adults. I have found that when dealing with grown-ups, it is wise to remember two things:
Always use your head.
Never use your head.
For instance, one day just before supper... | [
"go shopping by himself",
"stay at home alone",
"look after the family",
"use his head"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE of Alix Scott? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Young people are perhaps better-known for spending money than saving it. But some new banking websites are seeking to change that. These websites offer young people the information and tools they need to watch over their money. The websites also let the users share their financial experiences with other young ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14047.txt | Young people are perhaps better-known for spending money than saving it. But some new banking websites are seeking to change that. These websites offer young people the information and tools they need to watch over their money. The websites also let the users share their financial experiences with other young people.
N... | [
"She can't afford her college education.",
"She has received a student loan",
"She prefers online banking services to local banks.",
"She has been working part-time at weekends"
] |
The chess lessons in Ad 3 will _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Science Textbooks for Sale!
Used, but in like-new condition with absolutely no writing.
+ (2-Volume Set)
Third Edition (ISBN 978-1-55581-479-3 & 978-1-55581-480-9),
Paperback--$ 110
Introduction to Genetic Analysis
Ninth Edition (ISBN 978-0-7167-6887-6), Hard Cover--$ 110
Please call 646-470-1770 or email for ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7159.txt | Science Textbooks for Sale!
Used, but in like-new condition with absolutely no writing.
+ (2-Volume Set)
Third Edition (ISBN 978-1-55581-479-3 & 978-1-55581-480-9),
Paperback--$ 110
Introduction to Genetic Analysis
Ninth Edition (ISBN 978-0-7167-6887-6), Hard Cover--$ 110
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"mainly include beginners",
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Which of the following can be put in the blank in the text? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Backpacking in Europe is a wonderful experience for young people around the world.After high school or university,you can plan a European backpacking trip.
Packing
As you plan the things you will carry,bring warm clothes and a raincoat or umbrella to deal with changing weather in different European countries.E... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13924.txt | Backpacking in Europe is a wonderful experience for young people around the world.After high school or university,you can plan a European backpacking trip.
Packing
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Jack needs to mop the bathroom and the kitchen. If the bathroom floor is 24 square feet and the kitchen floor is 80 square feet, and Jack can mop 8 square feet per minute, how many minutes does he spend mopping? | First find the total floor area Jack needs to mop: 24 sq ft + 80 sq ft = <<24+80=104>>104 sq ft
Then divide the total area that needs to be mopped by Jack's mopping rate: 104 sq ft / 8 sq ft/minute = <<104/8=13>>13 minutes
#### 13 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Jack needs to mop the bathroom and the kitchen. If the bathroom floor is 24 square feet and the kitchen floor is 80 square feet, and Jack can mop 8 square feet per minute, how many minutes does he spend mopping? | First find the total floor area Jack needs to mop: 24 sq ft + 80 sq ft = <<24+80=104>>104 sq ft
Then divide the total area that needs to be mopped by Jack's mopping rate: 104 sq ft / 8 sq ft/minute = <<104/8=13>>13 minutes
#### 13 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Where is Cathy now? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My name is Cathy. I'm English, but I'm in shandong with my family now. Look! This is a photo of my family. This is my father. He is a manager of a theatre. He likes running. My mother is a nurse. She likes listening to music. The boy is my brother, Sam. His favourite sport is basketball. Who is the girl next t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3900.txt | My name is Cathy. I'm English, but I'm in shandong with my family now. Look! This is a photo of my family. This is my father. He is a manager of a theatre. He likes running. My mother is a nurse. She likes listening to music. The boy is my brother, Sam. His favourite sport is basketball. Who is the girl next to him? It... | [
"In Beijing.",
"In Shantou.",
"In Shandong.",
"In Wuhan."
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Which is NOT the proper effect of the result of research by Jasper Been? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Smoking bans in public places are linked with falls in childhood asthma attacks and preterm births , according to the biggest analysis of the influence of public smoking bans on child health. The finding should remove fears that such laws could have the opposite effect because they may lead people to smoke ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19318.txt | Smoking bans in public places are linked with falls in childhood asthma attacks and preterm births , according to the biggest analysis of the influence of public smoking bans on child health. The finding should remove fears that such laws could have the opposite effect because they may lead people to smoke more at h... | [
"People would accept the laws on smoking bans in public places.",
"More and more countries and states will strengthen smoking bans.",
"Hospital care for premature babies and asthma will be cheaper.",
"Pregnant women will be more likely to follow public smoking bans."
] |
According to Richard Mason, what is the biggest challenge for driverless cars? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People in several American states may be surprised to see cars on city streets without a driver. Experimental driverless vehicles now are legal in Florida, Nevada and California. They are pointing the way to a future that is not far down the road. The high-tech company Google has a number of self-driving cars,... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17935.txt | People in several American states may be surprised to see cars on city streets without a driver. Experimental driverless vehicles now are legal in Florida, Nevada and California. They are pointing the way to a future that is not far down the road. The high-tech company Google has a number of self-driving cars, which ha... | [
"They are not allowed to run on the road.",
"Their technical problems remain to be solved.",
"They are now too expensive for consumers.",
"They are more dangerous for people on the street."
] |
According to the passage, _ is a good way to keep away from boredom while you're on a train or a bus. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some Advice on Travel
1) Forget fashion ! Always wear your most comfortable clothes when going on long journeys.
2) Traveling on trains and buses can be boring, so take a good book to read.
3) If you're going somewhere cold, remember to put on your warm clothes!
4) If you are going somewhere sunny, remember to... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle618.txt | Some Advice on Travel
1) Forget fashion ! Always wear your most comfortable clothes when going on long journeys.
2) Traveling on trains and buses can be boring, so take a good book to read.
3) If you're going somewhere cold, remember to put on your warm clothes!
4) If you are going somewhere sunny, remember to bring yo... | [
"taking a camera",
"reading a good book",
"listening to music",
"sleeping for some time"
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When Bill started to work in Houston area, he had _ to help him. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It gives me great pleasure today to say a few words in praise of a man we will all miss very much. To be honest, I can't imagine we will do without him when he's gone.
Bill Masters almost single-handed built up our sales force in the Houston area and developed the market position that we enjoy today. In only s... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2311.txt | It gives me great pleasure today to say a few words in praise of a man we will all miss very much. To be honest, I can't imagine we will do without him when he's gone.
Bill Masters almost single-handed built up our sales force in the Houston area and developed the market position that we enjoy today. In only six years,... | [
"many people",
"nobody",
"about 37 people",
"very few people"
] |
According to the passage, Yao Ming wants to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Going green is something that affects every single one of us. Whether by recycling those plastic water bottles, or by cutting down on electricity in your home, the importance of going green on a personal level is extremely important. But, when you're a millionaire NBA basketball star, how do you help out the e... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16384.txt | Going green is something that affects every single one of us. Whether by recycling those plastic water bottles, or by cutting down on electricity in your home, the importance of going green on a personal level is extremely important. But, when you're a millionaire NBA basketball star, how do you help out the environmen... | [
"help the Houston Rockets win the NBA championship",
"ask the United Nations to protect sharks in China",
"encourage young people to care about the environment",
"train more young people to become players of NBA"
] |
What is the main idea for this passage _ ? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Your body works 24 hours a day. It's always building and repairing, feeding and cleansing itself. Its goal is to be ready for your every movement, breath, and thought. The quality of your life depends on how well your body works. And how well your body works depends on how much energy it gets. Energy comes fro... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3372.txt | Your body works 24 hours a day. It's always building and repairing, feeding and cleansing itself. Its goal is to be ready for your every movement, breath, and thought. The quality of your life depends on how well your body works. And how well your body works depends on how much energy it gets. Energy comes from the foo... | [
"Eating a balanced diet gives your body the energy it needs.",
"The top of the pyramid is the smallest level.",
"Meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs, and nuts are on the third level.",
"We should have a nutrition food pyramid."
] |
What are clouds on earth made of? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are clouds on earth made of? | water vapor | science | null | null | null | carbon dioxide gas | rain | ozone | water vapor | Clouds on Earth are made of water vapor. Venus's clouds are a lot less pleasant. They are made of carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and large amounts of corrosive sulfuric acid! Scientists think the color of sunlight on Venus is reddish-brown. | null | null | null |
_ found the socks and tried them on. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once there was a forest where all the animals lived happily together. One day a family went to spend the day in the forest, and the son left his socks there. After the family left, a bear came by, found the socks, and decided to try them on. They fit so well, and he liked them so much that he wouldn't take the... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2944.txt | Once there was a forest where all the animals lived happily together. One day a family went to spend the day in the forest, and the son left his socks there. After the family left, a bear came by, found the socks, and decided to try them on. They fit so well, and he liked them so much that he wouldn't take them off.
Al... | [
"The son",
"The bear",
"The rabbit",
"The rat"
] |
We can conclude from the passage that persuasion means _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What does it mean to day that we live in world of persuasion? It means that we live among competing interests. Your roommate's need to study for an exam take priority over pizza. Your instructor may have good reasons not to change your grade. And the object of your romantic interest may have other choices.
In ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15951.txt | What does it mean to day that we live in world of persuasion? It means that we live among competing interests. Your roommate's need to study for an exam take priority over pizza. Your instructor may have good reasons not to change your grade. And the object of your romantic interest may have other choices.
In such a wo... | [
"getting people to act according to your will",
"exercising power over other people",
"making use of your past wise experience",
"getting other people to consider your reasonable points of view."
] |
Which of the following statements is TRUE? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Film cameras and digital cameras work in a similar way.
Film cameras
After all, a film camera is basically a light - proof box. It has a lens system to focus light onto the film at the back of the camera.
Let's suppose that we are outside on a beautiful summer day trying to take a picture of the family dog... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16253.txt | Film cameras and digital cameras work in a similar way.
Film cameras
After all, a film camera is basically a light - proof box. It has a lens system to focus light onto the film at the back of the camera.
Let's suppose that we are outside on a beautiful summer day trying to take a picture of the family dog. We are ... | [
"Both digital and film cameras focus light onto the film.",
"All cameras have a sensor.",
"Digital cameras and film cameras have something in common. .",
"Small cameras usually have longer focal lengths."
] |
When you make an apology, you should concentrate on _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Apologizing is both an Art and a Science. The Art lies in the manner in which the apology is delivered while the Science is the recipe that forms the apology itself. A proper apology should always include several ingredients. Now let's take a closer look at these ingredients.
Give a detailed account of the off... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5467.txt | Apologizing is both an Art and a Science. The Art lies in the manner in which the apology is delivered while the Science is the recipe that forms the apology itself. A proper apology should always include several ingredients. Now let's take a closer look at these ingredients.
Give a detailed account of the offense, and... | [
"finding out better excuses",
"taking responsibility for the event",
"defending yourself from more harm",
"understanding the current situation"
] |
Air quality is a measure of what in the air? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Air quality is a measure of what in the air? | pollutants | science | null | null | null | oxygen | nitrogen | precipitation | pollutants | Air quality is a measure of the pollutants in air. Poor air quality started to become a serious problem during the Industrial Revolution. After 1900, motor vehicles added greatly to the problem. The Clean Air Act of 1970 improved the quality of the air over the U. S. | null | null | null |
What did Zidane learn from his childhood football experience? He learned that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
From poor beginnings to most expensive player
ZINEDINE Zidane,who dreams of leading France to its second World Cup title in a row next month,has always preferred to express himself with a football rather than with words.
Last Wednesday Zidane scored the decisive goal when Real Madrid of Spain won the Champions... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7558.txt | From poor beginnings to most expensive player
ZINEDINE Zidane,who dreams of leading France to its second World Cup title in a row next month,has always preferred to express himself with a football rather than with words.
Last Wednesday Zidane scored the decisive goal when Real Madrid of Spain won the Champions League f... | [
"he could become a great footballer",
"he could become rich if he became a footballer",
"football is a mixture of a sharp mind and hard training but not just talking",
"football is a favorite sport in the future"
] |
Last Sunday, an old woman _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An old lady went to the shop last Sunday. She passed a bank and saw a car near the door. A man got out of it and went into the bank. She looked into the car. The keys were in the lock .
The old lady took the keys and followed the man into the bank. The man took a gun out of the pocket and said to the clerk, "G... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8010.txt | An old lady went to the shop last Sunday. She passed a bank and saw a car near the door. A man got out of it and went into the bank. She looked into the car. The keys were in the lock .
The old lady took the keys and followed the man into the bank. The man took a gun out of the pocket and said to the clerk, "Give me al... | [
"had nothing to do",
"went out for a walk",
"went to buy something",
"went to see the man"
] |
The pirates plan to explore 4 islands. Two islands require walking 20 miles per day while the other two islands require 25 miles per day. How many miles will they have to walk if it takes 1.5 days to explore each island? | It will take 1.5 days x 2 = <<1.5*2=3>>3 days to explore 2 islands.
So, the pirates will walk 20 miles x 3 days = <<20*3=60>>60 miles to explore two islands.
The other 2 islands will be explored by walking 25 miles x 3 days = <<25*3=75>>75 miles.
Thus, the pirates will need to walk 60 + 75 = <<60+75=135>>135 miles to e... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | The pirates plan to explore 4 islands. Two islands require walking 20 miles per day while the other two islands require 25 miles per day. How many miles will they have to walk if it takes 1.5 days to explore each island? | It will take 1.5 days x 2 = <<1.5*2=3>>3 days to explore 2 islands.
So, the pirates will walk 20 miles x 3 days = <<20*3=60>>60 miles to explore two islands.
The other 2 islands will be explored by walking 25 miles x 3 days = <<25*3=75>>75 miles.
Thus, the pirates will need to walk 60 + 75 = <<60+75=135>>135 miles to e... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
A hybrid car is a car that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Not everyone can afford their own vehicle,and with the high demands of consumers and incredible expectations of today g leading engineers,public transportation needs all the improvement it can get.
Nowadays,there aren't many comfortable alternatives to owning your own car,unless you're happy with inaccessi... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20316.txt | Not everyone can afford their own vehicle,and with the high demands of consumers and incredible expectations of today g leading engineers,public transportation needs all the improvement it can get.
Nowadays,there aren't many comfortable alternatives to owning your own car,unless you're happy with inaccessible and e... | [
"has a complete gasoline motor",
"runs electrically all the time",
"uses gas and electric power alternatively",
"gets power almost always from gasoline"
] |
A life cycle continues through reproduction and what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | A life cycle continues through reproduction and what? | development | science | null | null | null | example | response | mechanical | development | null | null | null | |
Different elements differ in the size, mass, and other properties of what fundamental structures? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Different elements differ in the size, mass, and other properties of what fundamental structures? | atoms | science | null | null | null | particles | ions | compounds | atoms | Atoms of different elements differ in size, mass, and other properties. | null | null | null |
What is the leading reason for injuries at theme parks? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We all know that theme parks are places to have fun and amuse ourselves, but among so many exciting rides there are also some dangers, Make sure you know what the safety standards are for all the attractions at the park. If you do that , you will be safe and have fun.
Drink water. Believe it or not , dehydrati... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5195.txt | We all know that theme parks are places to have fun and amuse ourselves, but among so many exciting rides there are also some dangers, Make sure you know what the safety standards are for all the attractions at the park. If you do that , you will be safe and have fun.
Drink water. Believe it or not , dehydration-- when... | [
"Snow",
"Dehydration",
"Fire",
"Crashes"
] |
The writer may go to the movies on _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Monday.....oh, I don't like Monday because I will have to go back to school again after the weekend. Tuesday is not so bad. I usually play tennis with my friends after school. On Wednesday evening I don't go out. I stay at home and do my homework. I like Thursday because the next day is Friday. I always go ou... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8008.txt | Monday.....oh, I don't like Monday because I will have to go back to school again after the weekend. Tuesday is not so bad. I usually play tennis with my friends after school. On Wednesday evening I don't go out. I stay at home and do my homework. I like Thursday because the next day is Friday. I always go out on Frid... | [
"Monday",
"Tuesday",
"Wednesday",
"Friday"
] |
What do we need to play games in the game houses?. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nowadays, computer games are becoming more and more popular in many cities and towns.
A lot of small shops along busy streets have been made into small game houses in order to get more money. These places are always crowded with people, especially young boys.
In the computer game houses, people spend a lot o... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle207.txt | Nowadays, computer games are becoming more and more popular in many cities and towns.
A lot of small shops along busy streets have been made into small game houses in order to get more money. These places are always crowded with people, especially young boys.
In the computer game houses, people spend a lot of money c... | [
"Tickets.",
"Paper.",
"Cards.",
"Money."
] |
According to the passage, Brazil has cut back its population growth _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Brazil has become one of the developing world's great successes at reducing population growth, but more by accident than design. While countries such as India have made joint efforts to reduce birth rates, Brazil has had better result without really trying, says George Martine at Harvard.
Brazil's population g... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1592.txt | Brazil has become one of the developing world's great successes at reducing population growth, but more by accident than design. While countries such as India have made joint efforts to reduce birth rates, Brazil has had better result without really trying, says George Martine at Harvard.
Brazil's population growth rat... | [
"by educating its citizens",
"by careful family planning",
"by developing TV programmes",
"by chance"
] |
How many people questioned don't play with their children? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Would you eat a ready meal from the fridge rather than cook by yourself? Have you been doing Internet shopping rather than going to the stores? What can't you be bothered to do?
A study into how lazy British people are has found more than half of the adults are so idle that they'd catch the lift rather than ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6889.txt | Would you eat a ready meal from the fridge rather than cook by yourself? Have you been doing Internet shopping rather than going to the stores? What can't you be bothered to do?
A study into how lazy British people are has found more than half of the adults are so idle that they'd catch the lift rather than climb two... | [
"1280.",
"More than 333.",
"654.",
"About 420."
] |
John went to a shop _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
John wanted to buy some new clothes, so he went to a shop. First he asked for some trousers and put them on, but then he took them off and gave them back to the shopkeeper and said, "No, give me a coat instead of these trousers." The man gave him a coat and said "This one costs the same as the trousers." John ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21569.txt | John wanted to buy some new clothes, so he went to a shop. First he asked for some trousers and put them on, but then he took them off and gave them back to the shopkeeper and said, "No, give me a coat instead of these trousers." The man gave him a coat and said "This one costs the same as the trousers." John took the ... | [
"getting some new trousers",
"for some new shirt.",
"To buy some new shoes",
"For some new clothes."
] |
What can we learn about caterpillars' warning structures from the text? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some caterpillars' warning signals may have evolved from walking.
A team, writing in the journal Nature Communications, reported that the hair-like structures the creatures use to make sounds evolved from legs.
The team studied caterpillars which use these structures to communicate their ownership of... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22549.txt | Some caterpillars' warning signals may have evolved from walking.
A team, writing in the journal Nature Communications, reported that the hair-like structures the creatures use to make sounds evolved from legs.
The team studied caterpillars which use these structures to communicate their ownership of leaves. ... | [
"They have the same function as hair.",
"They are found in caterpillars' heads.",
"They are used to kill strangers.",
"They may have evolved from caterpillars' legs."
] |
Back on My Feet aims to help_. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ask runners why they run and you'll get a variety of answers; to stay healthy or to feel better. Some have an even bigger reasonto stay calm or out of prison. But Back on My Feet puts recovering addicts and the homeless on the road to a brighter future, starting with a simple step; attending group runs three t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17597.txt | Ask runners why they run and you'll get a variety of answers; to stay healthy or to feel better. Some have an even bigger reasonto stay calm or out of prison. But Back on My Feet puts recovering addicts and the homeless on the road to a brighter future, starting with a simple step; attending group runs three tunes a we... | [
"people build a better future",
"the homeless remain healthy",
"the addicts quit their bad habits",
"the prisoners get out of prison"
] |
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