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The author writes the text to stress the importance of _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the early 1980s, one of our neighbors asked my mom if she would make a few gift baskets for her [:]to give as gifts for the holidays. My mom agreed and news of the unique gift baskets my mum was making spread like wildfire throughout the neighborhood. My mum was busy throughout the holiday season, so she as... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14423.txt | In the early 1980s, one of our neighbors asked my mom if she would make a few gift baskets for her [:]to give as gifts for the holidays. My mom agreed and news of the unique gift baskets my mum was making spread like wildfire throughout the neighborhood. My mum was busy throughout the holiday season, so she asked a fri... | [
"creativity",
"opportunities",
"goals",
"partners"
] |
What's Sally's favorite subject? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hello, I'm Tommy Smith. This is my room. Look! My schoolbag is on the desk. My Chinese book is on the bed. My baseball is under the sofa. And my CDs are in the bookcase.
My name is Sally Hand. I'm a schoolgirl. English is my favorite subject. I like it because it's interesting. Anna is our English teacher. We ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2405.txt | Hello, I'm Tommy Smith. This is my room. Look! My schoolbag is on the desk. My Chinese book is on the bed. My baseball is under the sofa. And my CDs are in the bookcase.
My name is Sally Hand. I'm a schoolgirl. English is my favorite subject. I like it because it's interesting. Anna is our English teacher. We all like ... | [
"English",
"Math",
"History",
"Chinese"
] |
What can we know about the woman wearing her long hair in a thick bun? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I learned a long time ago that hair has meanings--plenty of meanings. Growing up in the 1960s, my friends and I struggled without parents' control over the length and style of our hair.
At the time, hair represented our need to break free from adults in our lives. Long hair represented ou... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9924.txt | I learned a long time ago that hair has meanings--plenty of meanings. Growing up in the 1960s, my friends and I struggled without parents' control over the length and style of our hair.
At the time, hair represented our need to break free from adults in our lives. Long hair represented our freed i... | [
"She had long but thinning hair.",
"She was helpless and disturbed.",
"She was too busy to brush her hair.",
"She loved the play Hamlet very much."
] |
Why did Arthur Shelby decide to sell two of his slaves? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Uncle Tom's Cabin, or Life among the Lowly is an anti-slavery novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe. Published in 1852, the novel had a significant effect on worldwide attitudes toward African-Americans and slavery. In the United States, it is widely thought to have helped deepen the sectional confli... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24144.txt | Uncle Tom's Cabin, or Life among the Lowly is an anti-slavery novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe. Published in 1852, the novel had a significant effect on worldwide attitudes toward African-Americans and slavery. In the United States, it is widely thought to have helped deepen the sectional conflict that l... | [
"To develop a good relationship with slave traders.",
"To support the American Civil War.",
"To save more slaves.",
"To collect money."
] |
The carbon cycle can be thought of in terms of two interdependent cycles - cellular respiration and what else? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The carbon cycle can be thought of in terms of two interdependent cycles - cellular respiration and what else? | photosynthesis | science | null | null | null | pollination | glycolysis | spermatogenesis | photosynthesis | null | null | null | |
The purpose of writing this passage is _ . | C | 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: C | 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... | [
"to discuss whether it's necessary to work on new fuels",
"to warn people not to use too much gasoline",
"to show the chain reaction of the rising gas price",
"to picture what life will be like if gas runs out"
] |
John is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
John likes chocolates very much, but his mother doesn't give him. They're bad for his teeth, she thinks. John has a very nice grandfather. The old man loves John very much and sometimes he buys John some chocolates. Then his mother let him eat them. Because she wants to make the old man happy.
One Sunday even... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7744.txt | John likes chocolates very much, but his mother doesn't give him. They're bad for his teeth, she thinks. John has a very nice grandfather. The old man loves John very much and sometimes he buys John some chocolates. Then his mother let him eat them. Because she wants to make the old man happy.
One Sunday evening befor... | [
"seventh years old.",
"seven-years-old .",
"seven years old .",
"17 years old."
] |
The reason why Yao Ming has been elected onto a political advisory committee of CPPCC is because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When news broke that Chinese NBA superstar Yao Ming was planning to hang up his jersey last summer after a persistent injury got the better of his on-court career, his former also-newly retired-rival Shaquille O'Neal welcomed him. "Enjoy retirement!" exclaimed Shaq on YouTube. "Let's go on vacation, bro me an... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21327.txt | When news broke that Chinese NBA superstar Yao Ming was planning to hang up his jersey last summer after a persistent injury got the better of his on-court career, his former also-newly retired-rival Shaquille O'Neal welcomed him. "Enjoy retirement!" exclaimed Shaq on YouTube. "Let's go on vacation, bro me and you." N... | [
"Yao is the youngest and the tallest man in China",
"Yao had strong political aspirations to be a member",
"Yao is still one of the most famous and influential man in China",
"Yao wants to use his influence to do good deeds for society"
] |
When plants lose their leaves in the fall, what chemical is produced less to cause the change? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | When plants lose their leaves in the fall, what chemical is produced less to cause the change? | chlorophyll | science | null | null | null | oxygen | pheromes | carbonate | chlorophyll | Even if you don’t live in a place where leaves turn color in the fall, no doubt you’ve seen photos of their “fall colors” (see Figure below ). The leaves of many plants turn from green to other, glorious colors during autumn each year. The change is triggered by shorter days and cooler temperatures. Leaves respond to t... | null | null | null |
According to the passage, which of the following countries is the most advanced in genetic research? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Human Genome Project, a great $3 billion, 15-year task aimed at drawing the genetic map of humans, is now more than 90 percent completed. The scientific and medical communities are very excited about the chances genetic research provides for getting rid of diseases and prolonging human life. But those com... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high885.txt | The Human Genome Project, a great $3 billion, 15-year task aimed at drawing the genetic map of humans, is now more than 90 percent completed. The scientific and medical communities are very excited about the chances genetic research provides for getting rid of diseases and prolonging human life. But those communities ... | [
"Japan",
"Germany",
"The United States",
"China"
] |
According to the study of Brown Medical School _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Increasingly, Americans are becoming their own doctors, by going online to diagnose their symptoms, order home health tests or medical devices, or even self-treat their illnesses with drugs from Internet pharmacies . Some avoid doctors because of the high cost of medical care, especially if they lack health in... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21420.txt | Increasingly, Americans are becoming their own doctors, by going online to diagnose their symptoms, order home health tests or medical devices, or even self-treat their illnesses with drugs from Internet pharmacies . Some avoid doctors because of the high cost of medical care, especially if they lack health insurance. ... | [
"more than 6 million Americans distrust doctors",
"only 1/l0 of medical websites aim to make a profit",
"about l/10 of the websites surveyed are of high quality",
"72% of health websites offer incomplete and faulty facts"
] |
Justice has 3 ferns, 5 palms, and 7 succulent plants in her house. If she wants a total of 24 plants in her home, how many more plants does she need? | Justice currently has 3 + 5 + 7 = <<3+5+7=15>>15 plants in her house
Justice needs 24 - 15 = <<24-15=9>>9 more plants
#### 9 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Justice has 3 ferns, 5 palms, and 7 succulent plants in her house. If she wants a total of 24 plants in her home, how many more plants does she need? | Justice currently has 3 + 5 + 7 = <<3+5+7=15>>15 plants in her house
Justice needs 24 - 15 = <<24-15=9>>9 more plants
#### 9 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The voltage is measured using a voltmeter, which measures which difference across two points? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The voltage is measured using a voltmeter, which measures which difference across two points? | potential difference | science | null | null | null | average difference | Distance | actual difference | potential difference | A uniform electric field makes it easier to measure the difference in electric potential energy. This energy, also called the electric potential difference is commonly referred to as the voltage , based on the unit, volt (V). To measure the voltage across some distance, it is necessary to pick a position to be the rela... | null | null | null |
Why does France appear less foreign than Germany to Americans on their first visit to Europe? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you ask people to name the one person who had the greatest effect on the English language, you will get answers like "Shakespeare," "Samuel Johnson," and "Webster," but none of these men had any effect at all compared to a man who didn't even speak English--William the Conqueror .
Before 1066, in the land w... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9197.txt | If you ask people to name the one person who had the greatest effect on the English language, you will get answers like "Shakespeare," "Samuel Johnson," and "Webster," but none of these men had any effect at all compared to a man who didn't even speak English--William the Conqueror .
Before 1066, in the land we now cal... | [
"Most advertisements in France appear in English.",
"They know little of the history of the English language.",
"Many French words are similar to English ones.",
"They know French better than German."
] |
What were his father and mother? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tom was ten years old and he was a very lazy boy. He didn't like doing any work. He had to go to school, of course , but he didn't study hard there and tried to do as little work as possible. His father and mother were both doctors and they hoped that their son would become one, too. But one day Tom said to hi... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1336.txt | Tom was ten years old and he was a very lazy boy. He didn't like doing any work. He had to go to school, of course , but he didn't study hard there and tried to do as little work as possible. His father and mother were both doctors and they hoped that their son would become one, too. But one day Tom said to his mother,... | [
"His father was a doctor and his mother was a nurse.",
"His father was a worker and his mother was a doctor.",
"His father was a doctor and his mother was a doctor, too.",
"His father and mother were teachers."
] |
What is the passage mainly about? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Perhaps you have heard a lot about the Internet, but what is it, do you know? The Internet is a network. It uses the telephone to join millions of computers together around the world.
Maybe that doesn't sound very interesting. But when you're joined to the Internet, there are lots and lots of things you can do... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21522.txt | Perhaps you have heard a lot about the Internet, but what is it, do you know? The Internet is a network. It uses the telephone to join millions of computers together around the world.
Maybe that doesn't sound very interesting. But when you're joined to the Internet, there are lots and lots of things you can do. You can... | [
"Internet.",
"Information.",
"Computers.",
"E-mails."
] |
What's the relationship between Melissa and Roman? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Melissa and Roman McCoy were looking forward to the Christmas. But on December 5th, Roman got a phone call that changed everything. Melissa had been in a terrible car accident, and the doctor had little hope she would make it.
"He said the next six to eight hours were critical in determining whether she would ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19313.txt | Melissa and Roman McCoy were looking forward to the Christmas. But on December 5th, Roman got a phone call that changed everything. Melissa had been in a terrible car accident, and the doctor had little hope she would make it.
"He said the next six to eight hours were critical in determining whether she would live or n... | [
"Mother and son.",
"Wife and husband.",
"Sister and brother.",
"Teacher and student."
] |
People found that chickens were among the first to travel from Polynesia to South America by _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
These days, it's easy to fly across oceans for vacation. Centuries ago, however, crossing the open seas required thorough and accurate planning, handmade boats, and courage. Scientists and historians have long been looking for clues to explain who crossed which oceans first. When it comes to the trip between P... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20200.txt | These days, it's easy to fly across oceans for vacation. Centuries ago, however, crossing the open seas required thorough and accurate planning, handmade boats, and courage. Scientists and historians have long been looking for clues to explain who crossed which oceans first. When it comes to the trip between Polynesia ... | [
"comparing the color1s of eggs laid by chickens from the two places",
"comparing the DNA of chicken bones dug up on the Polynesian islands and that of the chicken bones from South America",
"studying some previous theories",
"asking the natives of South America"
] |
What does "E.S.L." in the passage stand for? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A teacher of English as a second language is the 2004 Teacher of the Year in the United States .Kathy Mellor of Rhode Island will spend the next year as an international spokeswoman for education. President Bush and his wife, Laura ,honored her during a ceremony at the White House last week.
For the past ni... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20442.txt | A teacher of English as a second language is the 2004 Teacher of the Year in the United States .Kathy Mellor of Rhode Island will spend the next year as an international spokeswoman for education. President Bush and his wife, Laura ,honored her during a ceremony at the White House last week.
For the past nineteen ye... | [
"English study learners.",
"English speaking and listening.",
"English special learners.",
"English as a second language."
] |
The reason why the mother wanted to take her baby to see the ocean is that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Babies are supposed to instinctually know who they daddy is," Gerald, Dooriya's daddy, said, holding Dooriya before him."But she don't recognize nothing."
Everybody had something to say about raising my baby, but none of them actually did any raising.Taking Dooriya to see the ocean had become the only thi... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20483.txt | "Babies are supposed to instinctually know who they daddy is," Gerald, Dooriya's daddy, said, holding Dooriya before him."But she don't recognize nothing."
Everybody had something to say about raising my baby, but none of them actually did any raising.Taking Dooriya to see the ocean had become the only thing that k... | [
"She believed seeing the ocean could help cure her baby's disease",
"She wanted her baby to enjoy her remaining time",
"She believed the ocean was the land of beginnings",
"She wanted her baby to enjoy nature"
] |
Which of the following has nothing to do with (...)Valentine's Day? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Several different stories are told about the origin of Saint Valentine's Day. One legend dates as far back as the days of Roman Empire . According to the story, Claudius, the Emperor of Rome, wanted to increase the size of the army. He knew that it would be easier to get young men who were not married to joi... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20428.txt | Several different stories are told about the origin of Saint Valentine's Day. One legend dates as far back as the days of Roman Empire . According to the story, Claudius, the Emperor of Rome, wanted to increase the size of the army. He knew that it would be easier to get young men who were not married to join the arm... | [
"flowers",
"cards",
"chocolates",
"frost"
] |
Which is right ? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This is a reading room in Kate's school. It is big and very nice. There is a lot of furniture in it. There are twenty desks, eighty chairs and twenty computers. There're some pictures on the wall. They are all of famous people. Some students are in the reading room. They like reading books here. Kate is here t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4752.txt | This is a reading room in Kate's school. It is big and very nice. There is a lot of furniture in it. There are twenty desks, eighty chairs and twenty computers. There're some pictures on the wall. They are all of famous people. Some students are in the reading room. They like reading books here. Kate is here too. Her m... | [
"There are many pictures of flowers on the wall of the room.",
"There is no student in the room now.",
"Kate isn't in the reading room now.",
"Kate's parents like reading books in the reading room."
] |
The teacher knew it was Donald who cheated because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Donald was not very good at maths. He could not understand the teacher's explanations. Even when the teacher explained something a second time, Donald still could not understand it. "Never mind," Donald told himself. "I'm quite good at other subjects. I'll cheat in the maths exam, then I won't be in trouble."
... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8307.txt | Donald was not very good at maths. He could not understand the teacher's explanations. Even when the teacher explained something a second time, Donald still could not understand it. "Never mind," Donald told himself. "I'm quite good at other subjects. I'll cheat in the maths exam, then I won't be in trouble."
"I will s... | [
"his answers were the same as Brian's",
"he wrote \"I don't know\" as an answer",
"he got the same wrong answers as Brian",
"he wrote the words \"Neither do I\""
] |
El Nino affects _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the 1500s, South American fishermen said that the sea became warmer every few years. They gave this special event a Spanish name 'El Nino', meaning 'the baby'. It is called 'the baby' because it arrives around Christmas.
El Nino is a huge area of warm water in the middle of cold water in the Pacific Ocean. ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7941.txt | In the 1500s, South American fishermen said that the sea became warmer every few years. They gave this special event a Spanish name 'El Nino', meaning 'the baby'. It is called 'the baby' because it arrives around Christmas.
El Nino is a huge area of warm water in the middle of cold water in the Pacific Ocean. It happen... | [
"everybody",
"just farmers",
"only fishermen",
"only students"
] |
What stages in the life of a cell does the cell cycle include? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What stages in the life of a cell does the cell cycle include? | all | science | null | null | null | both | adult stages | intermediate stages | all | Cell division is just one stage of the cell cycle. The cell cycle includes all of the stages in the life of a cell. The cell cycle is more complex in eukaryotic than prokaryotic cells. | null | null | null |
_ is the special kind of food for the Spring Festival in China. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Every year there is a Spring Festival in China. Usually it is in January or February. It is the most important festival in China. So before it comes, everyone has to prepare things. They buy pork, beef, chicken, fruits and many other things. And they often make a special kind of food--"dumplings". It means "co... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2601.txt | Every year there is a Spring Festival in China. Usually it is in January or February. It is the most important festival in China. So before it comes, everyone has to prepare things. They buy pork, beef, chicken, fruits and many other things. And they often make a special kind of food--"dumplings". It means "come togeth... | [
"Chicken",
"Dumplings",
"Fish",
"Beef"
] |
At Beach Culture you can probably buy _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sydney Airport International Terminal -Arrival Area
SPECIALTY RETAIL
Newslink: Two separate Newslink stores _ all your reading needs including newspapers, magazines and the latest bestsellers.
Downtown Duty Free: Make sure you shop at Downtown Duty Free for great savings on a range of items including perfume, ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12462.txt | Sydney Airport International Terminal -Arrival Area
SPECIALTY RETAIL
Newslink: Two separate Newslink stores _ all your reading needs including newspapers, magazines and the latest bestsellers.
Downtown Duty Free: Make sure you shop at Downtown Duty Free for great savings on a range of items including perfume, alcohol, ... | [
"newspapers and magazines",
"skincare and cigarettes",
"adult cotton T-shirts",
"fresh juice and breakfast roils"
] |
The author first danced with Dar when _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dar and I loved to dance. It was probably the first thing we did together, long before we would share our lives.
We grew up in a small Oregon mountain community where dances were held almost every Saturday night. Dar was seventeen and l was thirteen when we first danced. He was one of the best dancers on the f... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13656.txt | Dar and I loved to dance. It was probably the first thing we did together, long before we would share our lives.
We grew up in a small Oregon mountain community where dances were held almost every Saturday night. Dar was seventeen and l was thirteen when we first danced. He was one of the best dancers on the floor, and... | [
"they were still in their teens",
"they began to date each other",
"they began to share their lives",
"Dar returned from the South Pacific"
] |
After the fisherman read the notice, they will feel _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
NOTICE
DO NOT FISH FOR FOOD, FISHERMAN!
FOR YOUR OWN HEALTH
FISH FROM THESE WATERS SHOULD NOT BE EATEN
BECAUSE OF MERCURY POLLUTION
Office of Land and Forests
Question:
After the fisherman read the notice, they will feel _ .
Choices:
A. happy
B. excited
C. interested
D. disappointed | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15395.txt | NOTICE
DO NOT FISH FOR FOOD, FISHERMAN!
FOR YOUR OWN HEALTH
FISH FROM THESE WATERS SHOULD NOT BE EATEN
BECAUSE OF MERCURY POLLUTION
Office of Land and Forests | [
"happy",
"excited",
"interested",
"disappointed"
] |
Which of the following can England take comfort from? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
England will play Italy, Uruguay and Costa Rica in a tough Group D at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Roy Hodgson's men open their campaign against Italy in the Amazonian city of Manaus on 15 June in the only World Cup game which kicks off at 02:00 BST. England take on Uruguay on 19 June and play Costa Rica five... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5840.txt | England will play Italy, Uruguay and Costa Rica in a tough Group D at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Roy Hodgson's men open their campaign against Italy in the Amazonian city of Manaus on 15 June in the only World Cup game which kicks off at 02:00 BST. England take on Uruguay on 19 June and play Costa Rica five days lat... | [
"The place where its first match in the group stage is held.",
"The distance from its base to where its first match is held.",
"The fact that two of its group stage games are not in the north.",
"The fact that it is 7 places below Uruguay in the Fifa rankings."
] |
According to the passage, what can we do to solve the problem of deforestation now? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you know how much tropical rainforest is being destroyed each day around the world, and for what purpose(s)? Putting down exact numbers is nearly impossible, but most experts agree that we are losing upwards of 80,000 acres of rainforests daily. Along with this loss and degradation , we are losing some 13... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22538.txt | Do you know how much tropical rainforest is being destroyed each day around the world, and for what purpose(s)? Putting down exact numbers is nearly impossible, but most experts agree that we are losing upwards of 80,000 acres of rainforests daily. Along with this loss and degradation , we are losing some 135 plant, ... | [
"We should move populations away from these areas",
"We should let most of the people in these areas become rich.",
"We should limit the increase of the population of country people",
"We should make laws to forbid businessmen to destroy these areas."
] |
We can infer from the passage that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many women write to me perplexed about why they can't form close friendships.They try new approaches,put themselves in all the right places,see therapists,and read relevant selfhelp books.They consider themselves interesting,loyal,kind,and friendworthy people.But for reasons unknown to them,they have a tough ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5783.txt | Many women write to me perplexed about why they can't form close friendships.They try new approaches,put themselves in all the right places,see therapists,and read relevant selfhelp books.They consider themselves interesting,loyal,kind,and friendworthy people.But for reasons unknown to them,they have a tough time form... | [
"our friendships are mainly affected by our nurture",
"we can move when children have made a lot of friends",
"the impact of moves will disappear when one reaches adulthood",
"there is some way to minimize the impact of moves during childhood on children"
] |
The author liked to sit in the last carriage because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One evening I was on my daily evening return from London to my home. I had got into the habit of sitting in the last carriage at the platform, so I could get off near to the station exit at my end. One evening before getting off the train, I found a purse. I opened the purse and thought this must be my lucky d... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9348.txt | One evening I was on my daily evening return from London to my home. I had got into the habit of sitting in the last carriage at the platform, so I could get off near to the station exit at my end. One evening before getting off the train, I found a purse. I opened the purse and thought this must be my lucky day, for t... | [
"sitting in the last carriage was safer",
"he was always almost late for his train",
"he could get out of the station sooner after getting off",
"he likes chatting with the train guards there"
] |
Ryanne is 7 years older than Hezekiah. Together Ryanne's and Hezekiah's ages equal 15 years. How many years old is Hezekiah? | Let H = Hezekiah's age
Ryanne = H + <<+7=7>>7
2H + 7 = 15
2H = 8
H = <<4=4>>4
Hezekiah is 4 years old.
#### 4 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Ryanne is 7 years older than Hezekiah. Together Ryanne's and Hezekiah's ages equal 15 years. How many years old is Hezekiah? | Let H = Hezekiah's age
Ryanne = H + <<+7=7>>7
2H + 7 = 15
2H = 8
H = <<4=4>>4
Hezekiah is 4 years old.
#### 4 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Little Mike went to the park and _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Little Mike's grandmother died weeks ago. He missed her very much. One afternoon Mike went to the city park where his grandmother used to go. There he saw an old lady. She looked very kind. She was sitting there, watching pigeons . Little Mike went up and sat next to her. He took out his food and drinks and ga... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2866.txt | Little Mike's grandmother died weeks ago. He missed her very much. One afternoon Mike went to the city park where his grandmother used to go. There he saw an old lady. She looked very kind. She was sitting there, watching pigeons . Little Mike went up and sat next to her. He took out his food and drinks and gave some t... | [
"played with pigeons",
"fed pigeons",
"met an old lady",
"saw a friend of his grandmother's"
] |
What characteristic of particles determines how they are carried by flowing water? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What characteristic of particles determines how they are carried by flowing water? | size | science | null | null | null | texture | density | color | size | The size of particles determines how they are carried by flowing water. This is illustrated in Figure below . | null | null | null |
Peter is eating chips. Each chip is 10 calories. A bag has 24 chips and costs $2. If he wants to eat 480 calories, how much does he have to spend on chips? | Each bag has 240 calories because 24 x 10 = <<24*10=240>>240
He needs two bags because 480 / 240 = <<480/240=2>>2
It will cost $4 because 2 x 2 = <<2*2=4>>4
#### 4 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Peter is eating chips. Each chip is 10 calories. A bag has 24 chips and costs $2. If he wants to eat 480 calories, how much does he have to spend on chips? | Each bag has 240 calories because 24 x 10 = <<24*10=240>>240
He needs two bags because 480 / 240 = <<480/240=2>>2
It will cost $4 because 2 x 2 = <<2*2=4>>4
#### 4 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
His parents like Henry because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Story of a Broken Bowl
Henry is a boy of nine. Three years ago he began to go to school. He studied hard and does well in his lessons. His parents like him very much.
Henry's grandpa is a single man. But once he lost a leg in a traffic accident. And now he can't work. He often tells the boy all kinds of in... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1341.txt | The Story of a Broken Bowl
Henry is a boy of nine. Three years ago he began to go to school. He studied hard and does well in his lessons. His parents like him very much.
Henry's grandpa is a single man. But once he lost a leg in a traffic accident. And now he can't work. He often tells the boy all kinds of interesting... | [
"He's good to his grandpa",
"He's a polite boy",
"He does well in his lessons",
"He's learned to catch singing birds"
] |
How did the author's father feel at the end of the story? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Wild
I was 16 when my father finally decided he would send me to wilderness camp for several months. He had threatened to do it many times before, but my mother had always managed to prevent him from doing so. This time he insisted on doing it.
The latest incident was the last straw. Impulsively , I hade pushe... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9908.txt | Wild
I was 16 when my father finally decided he would send me to wilderness camp for several months. He had threatened to do it many times before, but my mother had always managed to prevent him from doing so. This time he insisted on doing it.
The latest incident was the last straw. Impulsively , I hade pushed Mr. For... | [
"Grateful.",
"Annoyed.",
"Disappointed",
"Relieved"
] |
Jack went to a supermarket with $100 and bought 4 bottles of water. Then his mother called him and asked him to buy twice as many bottles as he already bought. Each bottle cost $2. Finally, he also bought half a pound of cheese and 1 pound of cheese costs $10. How much money does Jack have remaining? | Jack's mother asked him to buy 2 * 4 = <<2*4=8>>8 bottles of water.
Thus Jack bought 4 + 8 = <<4+8=12>>12 bottles of water in total.
Altogether, the bottles of water cost 12 * $2 = $<<12*2=24>>24.
The cheese cost 1/2 * $10 = $<<10*0.5=5>>5.
So Jack spent $24 + $5 = $<<24+5=29>>29 on water and cheese.
Since he started w... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Jack went to a supermarket with $100 and bought 4 bottles of water. Then his mother called him and asked him to buy twice as many bottles as he already bought. Each bottle cost $2. Finally, he also bought half a pound of cheese and 1 pound of cheese costs $10. How much money does Jack have remaining? | Jack's mother asked him to buy 2 * 4 = <<2*4=8>>8 bottles of water.
Thus Jack bought 4 + 8 = <<4+8=12>>12 bottles of water in total.
Altogether, the bottles of water cost 12 * $2 = $<<12*2=24>>24.
The cheese cost 1/2 * $10 = $<<10*0.5=5>>5.
So Jack spent $24 + $5 = $<<24+5=29>>29 on water and cheese.
Since he started w... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Ionic bonds are electrostatic attractions between two oppositely charged what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Ionic bonds are electrostatic attractions between two oppositely charged what? | ions | science | null | null | null | compounds | molecules | gasses | ions | Ionic bonds are electrostatic attractions between two oppositely charged ions. Ions can be formed and then bonded when metal atoms donate their valence electrons to nonmetal atoms. | null | null | null |
From this passage we can infer that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Chinese netizens who like to create and use cyber words such as "geilivable" might find a new regulation very "ungeilivable". The new regulation by the General Administration of Press and Publication last week banned the use of Chinglish words created by netizens for publishing in the Chinese language.
"Geiliv... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21217.txt | Chinese netizens who like to create and use cyber words such as "geilivable" might find a new regulation very "ungeilivable". The new regulation by the General Administration of Press and Publication last week banned the use of Chinglish words created by netizens for publishing in the Chinese language.
"Geilivable", co... | [
"the Chinese people like their own language only",
"the English words are considered informal in China",
"nobody in China will support the new regulation",
"\"geilivable\" will be popular among Chinese netizens"
] |
According to the story, the man on the bus threw away his cell phone because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
After a particularly busy period at work, I decided to get away from it all by going on a hike in the mountains in southern France.
Before I left, I read an interesting story in a magazine. It read, "Once, while I was riding on a crowded bus, the man sitting next to me threw his cell phone out of the window wh... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11836.txt | After a particularly busy period at work, I decided to get away from it all by going on a hike in the mountains in southern France.
Before I left, I read an interesting story in a magazine. It read, "Once, while I was riding on a crowded bus, the man sitting next to me threw his cell phone out of the window when his ph... | [
"it didn't work properly",
"it was stolen from someone else",
"he didn't like the phone's style",
"he didn't want to be bothered by it"
] |
If all goes well,visiting relatives far away can be _ for kids. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some families live quite far in the UK.Visiting them can either be an adventure or a chore .It depends on how much family members like each other.
If all goes well,kids have an exciting time.Your relatives will plan different fun activities and make you happy.Taking you to visit relatives gives your parents a ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11002.txt | Some families live quite far in the UK.Visiting them can either be an adventure or a chore .It depends on how much family members like each other.
If all goes well,kids have an exciting time.Your relatives will plan different fun activities and make you happy.Taking you to visit relatives gives your parents a chance to... | [
"dangerous",
"exciting",
"boring",
"hard"
] |
Children should study in school _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is not a good idea for children to have to work hard. Children should study in school as hard as they can. They should not have to do heavy work with their bodies. When parents or others force their children to work hard, the results are never good. Many may be very bad. If a farmer makes his son work like ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2420.txt | It is not a good idea for children to have to work hard. Children should study in school as hard as they can. They should not have to do heavy work with their bodies. When parents or others force their children to work hard, the results are never good. Many may be very bad. If a farmer makes his son work like a man, he... | [
"hard",
"easy",
"happy",
"early"
] |
Why is sleep important? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever stayed up late? If so, you know that not getting enough sleep can leave you tired and grumpy . Not sleeping enough can also make it harder to think clearly the next day.
Sleep experts have long known that getting a good night's sleep is important.
It helps kids perform their best during the day. ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15363.txt | Have you ever stayed up late? If so, you know that not getting enough sleep can leave you tired and grumpy . Not sleeping enough can also make it harder to think clearly the next day.
Sleep experts have long known that getting a good night's sleep is important.
It helps kids perform their best during the day. A recent ... | [
"It can improve problem-solving skills and creative thinking",
"It will help you do your best in school",
"It helps your brain sort out information from your day.",
"All of the above"
] |
Why didn't the wolves attack the man? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
During my travels through the mountains of Greece, I was only ever scared once. It was dusk and as I walked alone I came across six large wolves that were feeding on the body of a dead animal. I had heard many stories about wolves as a child and it was this animal that I feared more than any other. The wolve... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23295.txt | During my travels through the mountains of Greece, I was only ever scared once. It was dusk and as I walked alone I came across six large wolves that were feeding on the body of a dead animal. I had heard many stories about wolves as a child and it was this animal that I feared more than any other. The wolves before ... | [
"They were no longer hungry when they saw him.",
"The man showed no fear as he passed by.",
"They were too far away to catch the man.",
"The man was already known to the wolves."
] |
We can know from the passage that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I walked into the house after school, I found my dad at home.
"What are you doing home already?" I asked casually.
"Andrew, I was laid off today," he answered quietly.
I was sure he was joking. "No, you weren't. Why are you really home?"
Then I noticed his expression and realized he was telling t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17016.txt | When I walked into the house after school, I found my dad at home.
"What are you doing home already?" I asked casually.
"Andrew, I was laid off today," he answered quietly.
I was sure he was joking. "No, you weren't. Why are you really home?"
Then I noticed his expression and realized he was telling the truth.... | [
"it was not easy for the father to find a new job",
"the father asked his sons to give up their allowance",
"the father found a good job when he changed his direction",
"Andrew and his brother helped his father set up his business"
] |
Drilling wells into hot rocks to release hot water or steam is an example of what kind of power plant? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Drilling wells into hot rocks to release hot water or steam is an example of what kind of power plant? | geothermal | science | null | null | null | fossil fuel | hydroelectric | solar | geothermal | At a geothermal power plant, engineers drill wells into the hot rocks. Hot water or steam may come up through the wells. Alternatively, water may be put down into the well to be heated. It then comes up. The hot water or steam makes a turbine spin. This makes electricity. Pictured below is an example of a geothermal po... | null | null | null |
From the text, we can conclude that the author _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A round of applause, please, for the Indian man who recently sang for 80 hours straight, setting a new Guinness world record. It's an impressive feat, to be sure, but let's just hope he still has a voice.According to Indian newspapers, Rajesh Burbure has been told to keep silent for several days so his vocal c... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2275.txt | A round of applause, please, for the Indian man who recently sang for 80 hours straight, setting a new Guinness world record. It's an impressive feat, to be sure, but let's just hope he still has a voice.According to Indian newspapers, Rajesh Burbure has been told to keep silent for several days so his vocal cords can ... | [
"thinks singing for 80 hours straight is completely meaningless",
"feels it a pity he was not invited to share the happiness with the Burbures",
"is quite worried about Burbure's vocal cords",
"has no Guinness records, so he admires Burbures' feat"
] |
Who is the author of Cooking with Kids? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Cooking With Kids creates fun and food for the family. Kate Heyhoe gives simple practical tips on how to bring the family together for mealtime magic."
--Linda Gassenheimer, award-winning author of Dinner in Minutes
"I have just helped my four year old granddaughter Jessica to make stuffed eggs. What fun it i... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10176.txt | "Cooking With Kids creates fun and food for the family. Kate Heyhoe gives simple practical tips on how to bring the family together for mealtime magic."
--Linda Gassenheimer, award-winning author of Dinner in Minutes
"I have just helped my four year old granddaughter Jessica to make stuffed eggs. What fun it is to cook... | [
"Kate Heyhoe.",
"Emily Luchetti.",
"Graham Kerr.",
"Marcel Desaulniers."
] |
What is the term for plants that produce flowers and fruit? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the term for plants that produce flowers and fruit? | angiosperms | science | null | null | null | gymnosperms | endosperms | spores | angiosperms | Angiosperms are plants that produce flowers and fruit. | null | null | null |
The main idea of the passage is that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Fire can help people in many ways. But it can also be very harmful. Fire can make water hot and house warm, give light and cook food. But fire can burn things, too. It can make trees, houses, animals and other things catch fire . If some people can't run away from fire, it can kill them. This happens in eve... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8117.txt | Fire can help people in many ways. But it can also be very harmful. Fire can make water hot and house warm, give light and cook food. But fire can burn things, too. It can make trees, houses, animals and other things catch fire . If some people can't run away from fire, it can kill them. This happens in every countr... | [
"fire is dangerous and harmful",
"forest fire can be easily put out",
"who started a fire the first time",
"every month there is a forest fire in Yunnan Province"
] |
When is John's birthday? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
John is an American boy. His family is in China now. John likes chocolates very much. But his mother doesn't give him any. They are not good for him, she thinks. But John has a very nice grandfather. The old man loves him very much, and sometimes he buys John some chocolates. Then his mother lets John eat th... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7395.txt | John is an American boy. His family is in China now. John likes chocolates very much. But his mother doesn't give him any. They are not good for him, she thinks. But John has a very nice grandfather. The old man loves him very much, and sometimes he buys John some chocolates. Then his mother lets John eat them. She w... | [
"On Sunday.",
"On Monday.",
"On Tuesday.",
"On Saturday."
] |
The author writes the passage mainly to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Situated in the Northeast region of Vietnam, Halong Bay is made up of 1,969 islands of various sizes, 989 of which have been given names. The concentrated zone of stone islands is famous for its spectacular scenery of caves, and forms the central zone of Halong Bay.
Seen from above, Halong Bay looks like a geo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10793.txt | Situated in the Northeast region of Vietnam, Halong Bay is made up of 1,969 islands of various sizes, 989 of which have been given names. The concentrated zone of stone islands is famous for its spectacular scenery of caves, and forms the central zone of Halong Bay.
Seen from above, Halong Bay looks like a geographic w... | [
"tell some information about the history of Vietnam",
"introduce the average temperature in Vietnam",
"introduce the beach of Vietnam",
"tell readers something about Halong Bay"
] |
Where would the Albert and Andy go before this incident happened? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was on a cold night of December. The rain was pouring on the car roof as Albert and Andy drove through the empty country roads towards their friends' house, the Harrisons,where they were going to attend a party to celebrate the engagement of the Harrisons' daughter,Lisa. When they drove, they listened to th... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17458.txt | It was on a cold night of December. The rain was pouring on the car roof as Albert and Andy drove through the empty country roads towards their friends' house, the Harrisons,where they were going to attend a party to celebrate the engagement of the Harrisons' daughter,Lisa. When they drove, they listened to the local r... | [
"To the mental hospital to visit their friend.",
"To the police station to report the murder",
"To their friend's home for the party",
"To the radio station for the programme"
] |
How many children in the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Today is Saturday. It's sunny and warm. Many children from No. 1 Middle School are at the Old People's Home. Now, they're helping the old people.
Look! Li Min and Zhan Ran are cleaning the windows. Ma Lan and Liu Qian are washing clothes.
What's Li Na doing over there? Many old people are clapping their hands ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle233.txt | Today is Saturday. It's sunny and warm. Many children from No. 1 Middle School are at the Old People's Home. Now, they're helping the old people.
Look! Li Min and Zhan Ran are cleaning the windows. Ma Lan and Liu Qian are washing clothes.
What's Li Na doing over there? Many old people are clapping their hands for her. ... | [
"Three.",
"Four.",
"Five.",
"Six."
] |
They ate dinner _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last summer Jenny and her friends had a bus trip to New York. She felt very relaxing on the way. They visited a museum. But it's really crowded there and the display were not interesting at all. They went to different restaurants to have dinner. Some food was quite delicious, but Jenny thought the fast food w... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7753.txt | Last summer Jenny and her friends had a bus trip to New York. She felt very relaxing on the way. They visited a museum. But it's really crowded there and the display were not interesting at all. They went to different restaurants to have dinner. Some food was quite delicious, but Jenny thought the fast food was terrib... | [
"at home",
"in the museum",
"in a restaurant",
"in their friend's house"
] |
Lin Lina plans to send her daughter to Australia because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In March 2014, Australia opened junior high education to Chinese students, allowing them to study in Australian schools from the seventh grade.
"When more Chinese students are going to study abroad at a younger age, the opening of Australian junior high schools offers Chinese students and their parents one mor... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5020.txt | In March 2014, Australia opened junior high education to Chinese students, allowing them to study in Australian schools from the seventh grade.
"When more Chinese students are going to study abroad at a younger age, the opening of Australian junior high schools offers Chinese students and their parents one more good ch... | [
"her daughter has travelled to Australia before",
"she can't afford to send her daughter to other countries",
"her daughter is an independent student with critical thinking",
"she learned that the environment and education in Australia are good"
] |
Living in Paris helped Vincent van Gogh to be a better artist because . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Today, the paintings by Vincent van Gogh are world-famous and worth many millions of dollars but while he was alive, Vincent van Gogh sold only one painting. He was a lonely, unhappy man who suffered from mental illness, and he died at the early age of 37.
Vincent van Gogh was born in Holland in 1853. His f... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16803.txt | Today, the paintings by Vincent van Gogh are world-famous and worth many millions of dollars but while he was alive, Vincent van Gogh sold only one painting. He was a lonely, unhappy man who suffered from mental illness, and he died at the early age of 37.
Vincent van Gogh was born in Holland in 1853. His first conn... | [
"he got well again after being ill",
"he began to make money there",
"he met some famous artists there",
"he found many beautiful scenes there"
] |
Mother buys some oranges for _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We do the shopping on Sundays . I often go to the supermarket with my mother on Sunday morning in a car . Father likes fruit very much. We buy some red apples for him. Mother likes yellow bananas , but they're green. "Look! The strawberries are very nice, mum. Do you like them?" I say to Mum. "Yes, I like stra... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2623.txt | We do the shopping on Sundays . I often go to the supermarket with my mother on Sunday morning in a car . Father likes fruit very much. We buy some red apples for him. Mother likes yellow bananas , but they're green. "Look! The strawberries are very nice, mum. Do you like them?" I say to Mum. "Yes, I like strawberries ... | [
"herself",
"father",
"us",
"me"
] |
What can we learn from the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Photographs are everywhere. They decorate the walls of homes and are used in stores for sales of different goods. The news is filled with pictures of fires, floods, and special events. Photos record the beauties of nature. _ can also bring things close that are far away. Through photos, people can see wild ani... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5876.txt | Photographs are everywhere. They decorate the walls of homes and are used in stores for sales of different goods. The news is filled with pictures of fires, floods, and special events. Photos record the beauties of nature. _ can also bring things close that are far away. Through photos, people can see wild animals, cit... | [
"News with pictures is encouraging.",
"Photos help people improve their life",
"News photos mean history in a sense.",
"People prefer reading news with pictures."
] |
With which of the following statement would Barry Brown most likely agree? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Global Positioning Systems are now a part of everyday driving in many countries. These satellite-based systems provide turn-by-turn directions to help people get to where they want to go. But, they can also cause a lot of problems, send you to the wrong place or leave you completely lost. Many times, the drive... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2013.txt | Global Positioning Systems are now a part of everyday driving in many countries. These satellite-based systems provide turn-by-turn directions to help people get to where they want to go. But, they can also cause a lot of problems, send you to the wrong place or leave you completely lost. Many times, the driver is to b... | [
"GPS units are to blame for the most GPS service failures.",
"We should introduce higher standard for the driving license.",
"Cameras are urgently needed to help improve GPS systems.",
"Drivers, GPS systems and passengers should unite to improve GPS systems."
] |
The author is likely to agree that _ ' | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There have been discussions about retire age limit recently. Does it make sense to make people retire at a particular age, say, 55? 60?
Some people work well into their 70s and 80s, running families, countries or corporations while other people, despite being fit and highly talented, are forced to retire in th... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2995.txt | There have been discussions about retire age limit recently. Does it make sense to make people retire at a particular age, say, 55? 60?
Some people work well into their 70s and 80s, running families, countries or corporations while other people, despite being fit and highly talented, are forced to retire in their fifti... | [
"it's not wise to suggest lengthening the retirement age",
"it does make sense to set a particular retirement age",
"having different retirement age sounds unreasonable",
"when to retire should depend on the employees themselves"
] |
Which way can help you correct mistakes in your notes? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Note-taking is a skill that can help you do well in all your schoolwork. It can make you confident when you are studying. But unluckily, most students don't know how to take notes.
Write down key facts. If your teacher writes notes on the blackboard, that's great. You can copy them or write down the most impor... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3889.txt | Note-taking is a skill that can help you do well in all your schoolwork. It can make you confident when you are studying. But unluckily, most students don't know how to take notes.
Write down key facts. If your teacher writes notes on the blackboard, that's great. You can copy them or write down the most important fact... | [
"Organizing the notes.",
"Recopying your notes after class.",
"Asking your teachers for help.",
"Comparing your notes with others'"
] |
Many cancers, as well as autism, are thought to have what component, which is certainly a factor in asthma? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Many cancers, as well as autism, are thought to have what component, which is certainly a factor in asthma? | environmental | science | null | null | null | ecological | emotional | critical | environmental | Does everyone who smokes develop lung cancer? No, of course not. Is it possible to get lung cancer without smoking? Sadly, yes it is. That's not to say there is no relationship between the two: smoking is still the leading cause of lung cancer. But it does suggest that a person's genetic background has a role in this p... | null | null | null |
Which of the following is TRUE about the girl's mom? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The only survivor of one of the two Sandy Hook Elementary School first-grade classrooms where Adam Lanza shot and killed 20 children tricked the gunman by playing dead,the girl's pastor said.
"She ran out of the school building covered from head to toe with blood and the first thing she said to her mom was,"Mo... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5434.txt | The only survivor of one of the two Sandy Hook Elementary School first-grade classrooms where Adam Lanza shot and killed 20 children tricked the gunman by playing dead,the girl's pastor said.
"She ran out of the school building covered from head to toe with blood and the first thing she said to her mom was,"Mommy,I'm O... | [
"She was disappointed with the pastor",
"She felt very dissatisfied with other parents",
"She felt terribly sorry for those who had lost their children",
"She strongly condemned the police."
] |
What is a thin layer of bacteria that sticks to a surface? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is a thin layer of bacteria that sticks to a surface? | a biolfilm | science | null | null | null | a monofilm | a choanocyte | a spicule | a biolfilm | A biofilm is a thin layer of bacteria that sticks to a surface. Cells in a biofilm are all alike, but they may play different roles, such as taking in nutrients or making the “glue” that sticks the biofilm to the surface. The sticky plaque that forms on teeth is a biofilm of bacterial cells. | null | null | null |
Which of the following does NOT agree with the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are more to enjoy in the city this summer than beaches. Some of Toronto's biggest attractions have new and exciting features for summer 2014,both indoors and out. Here's a look at what's new this summer.
Art Gallery of Ontario If you are looking to get some culture, there's plenty to see and do at the Ar... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18173.txt | There are more to enjoy in the city this summer than beaches. Some of Toronto's biggest attractions have new and exciting features for summer 2014,both indoors and out. Here's a look at what's new this summer.
Art Gallery of Ontario If you are looking to get some culture, there's plenty to see and do at the Art Gallery... | [
"Hudson is the name of a white lion.",
"Leviathan is a tall and long roller coaster.",
"Casa Loma has a historic castle in the city.",
"Tourists can see many kinds of animals in the Toronto Zoo."
] |
The best title for the passage would be _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A group of graduates, successful in their careers, got together to visit their old university professor. Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life.
Before offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and a variety of cups--po... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6721.txt | A group of graduates, successful in their careers, got together to visit their old university professor. Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life.
Before offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and a variety of cups--porcelain, ... | [
"God's Coffee",
"The Pressure of Life",
"The Happiest People",
"Professor's Coffee Cups"
] |
Why did Anny's mother ask Anny to pay for the necklace herself? Because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Anny was a five-year-old girl. One day when she and her mother were in a department store , Anny saw a plastic pearl necklace . What a beautiful necklace! She wanted it very much, so she begged her mother to buy it for her. The mother said, "Well, I can buy you the necklace, but when we get home, we should di... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6247.txt | Anny was a five-year-old girl. One day when she and her mother were in a department store , Anny saw a plastic pearl necklace . What a beautiful necklace! She wanted it very much, so she begged her mother to buy it for her. The mother said, "Well, I can buy you the necklace, but when we get home, we should discuss wha... | [
"she didn't have enough money",
"she wanted to buy her a real pearl necklace",
"she thought it was not right for little kids to wear a necklace",
"she wanted Anny to know that one should buy and pay for oneself"
] |
The soldiers began socialising with the enemy because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was December 25, 1914, only 5 months into World War I. German, British, and French soldiers, already sick and tired of the senseless killing, disobeyed their superiors and started socialising with "the enemy" along two-thirds of the Western Front.
German troops held up Christmas trees with signs, "Merry Chr... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13467.txt | It was December 25, 1914, only 5 months into World War I. German, British, and French soldiers, already sick and tired of the senseless killing, disobeyed their superiors and started socialising with "the enemy" along two-thirds of the Western Front.
German troops held up Christmas trees with signs, "Merry Christmas". ... | [
"they couldn't bear the meaningless killing",
"it was the best way to avoid being killed",
"they feared that they would be caught",
"their enemies were from similar backgrounds"
] |
If your wife wants to talk to you when you are busy, you should _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When you are talking to somebody at a party, do you focus entirely on the person you are speaking with or does your attention keep jumping around the room to all the other people there? General1y, if the person is someone you really want to talk to, you will focus on him. Most other people will only get about ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high815.txt | When you are talking to somebody at a party, do you focus entirely on the person you are speaking with or does your attention keep jumping around the room to all the other people there? General1y, if the person is someone you really want to talk to, you will focus on him. Most other people will only get about half of y... | [
"decide what to do according to the situation",
"go on with what you are doing",
"stop doing anything immediately",
"finish what you are doing with her"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE about Cisneros in her childhood? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sandra Cisneros was born in Chicago in 1954 to a Mexican American family. As the only girl in a family of seven children, she often felt like she had "seven fathers," because her six brothers, as well as her father, tried to control her. Feeling shy and unimportant, she retreated into books. Despite her love ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2107.txt | Sandra Cisneros was born in Chicago in 1954 to a Mexican American family. As the only girl in a family of seven children, she often felt like she had "seven fathers," because her six brothers, as well as her father, tried to control her. Feeling shy and unimportant, she retreated into books. Despite her love of readin... | [
"She had seven brothers.",
"She felt herself a nobody.",
"She was too shy to go to school.",
"She did not have any good teachers."
] |
The text mainly tells us _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
While we are on the subject of crime, our listener question this week comes from Mohamad Firouzi in Iran. He wants to know about the history of Alcatraz Island and the prison that once operated there.
Alcatraz Island is in the harbor of San Francisco, California. It is best known for being a federal prison, wh... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6405.txt | While we are on the subject of crime, our listener question this week comes from Mohamad Firouzi in Iran. He wants to know about the history of Alcatraz Island and the prison that once operated there.
Alcatraz Island is in the harbor of San Francisco, California. It is best known for being a federal prison, which was a... | [
"about the history of Alcatraz Island and the prison there.",
"about the history of Alcatraz Island.",
"about a military prison.",
"about the subject of crime."
] |
What was Constable Rider doing on this very cold evening? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The young policeman, Constable Rider, walked more quickly than usual, because of the cold, but he did not consciously neglect any part of his work. His torch flashed on doorways and windows as he looked for anything that was at all suspicious, and when he ever thought that anything was unusual, he went to tr... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7606.txt | The young policeman, Constable Rider, walked more quickly than usual, because of the cold, but he did not consciously neglect any part of his work. His torch flashed on doorways and windows as he looked for anything that was at all suspicious, and when he ever thought that anything was unusual, he went to try the doo... | [
"Looking for anything out of the ordinary.",
"Looking for something that had been lost.",
"Being careful not to disturb people.",
"Being careless in carrying out his duties."
] |
What is the main purpose of the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Etymology, the study of words and word roots, may sound like the kind of thing done by boring librarians in small, dusty rooms.Yet etymologists actually have a uniquely interesting job.They are in many ways just like archaeologists digging up the physical history of people and events.The special aspect of et... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10593.txt | Etymology, the study of words and word roots, may sound like the kind of thing done by boring librarians in small, dusty rooms.Yet etymologists actually have a uniquely interesting job.They are in many ways just like archaeologists digging up the physical history of people and events.The special aspect of etymology i... | [
"To present the history of English words.",
"To explain the procedure of an etymologist's job.",
"To introduce the pleasure of the study of words and word roots.",
"To teach readers how to distinguish English and non-English words"
] |
Which of the following would be the most proper title for the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Before the early 1960's people interested in the differing roles of the left and right hemispheres of the brain depended almost entirely on facts drawn from animal research, form studies of patients with one-sided brain damage. But it was possible to find out which brain hemisphere was most involved in speech... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1239.txt | Before the early 1960's people interested in the differing roles of the left and right hemispheres of the brain depended almost entirely on facts drawn from animal research, form studies of patients with one-sided brain damage. But it was possible to find out which brain hemisphere was most involved in speech and othe... | [
"An Introduction to Speech Damage in Patients with Brain Damage.",
"An Investigation into the Role of the Brain's Hemispheres.",
"An Analysis of Left and Right-handed People.",
"An Examination of \"Dichotic Listening\"."
] |
Lily can _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are four people in the twins' family. They are the twins, their father and their mother.
The twins' names are Lucy and Lily. They are fourteen. They are in the same class in NO.1 Middle School. They are very good students. They not only work very hard but also sing very well. They want to join the music ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3755.txt | There are four people in the twins' family. They are the twins, their father and their mother.
The twins' names are Lucy and Lily. They are fourteen. They are in the same class in NO.1 Middle School. They are very good students. They not only work very hard but also sing very well. They want to join the music club. Luc... | [
"play the piano",
"draw horses",
"play the guitar",
"play chess"
] |
It can be inferred that Michael Jackson was _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Michael Jackson, the American pop legend, died of a cardiac arrest in a Los Angeles hospital, just weeks before he hoped to resurrect his four-decade long career with a series of sold-out shows in London. The pop superstar was taken to the University of California at Los Angeles medical centre last night, ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21982.txt | Michael Jackson, the American pop legend, died of a cardiac arrest in a Los Angeles hospital, just weeks before he hoped to resurrect his four-decade long career with a series of sold-out shows in London. The pop superstar was taken to the University of California at Los Angeles medical centre last night, and docto... | [
"a King of Pop with good reputation.",
"a King of Pop still playing on the stage before death.",
"indeed a bad man with fantastic public behavior.",
"a popular King of Pop in spite of ill fame."
] |
What can be inferred from the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A firm handshake could be a sign of a longer life expectancy , according to British researchers. Scientists at the Medical Research Council found that elderly people who could still give a firm handshake and walk at a quick pace were likely to outlive their slower peers.
They found simple measures of physical... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19060.txt | A firm handshake could be a sign of a longer life expectancy , according to British researchers. Scientists at the Medical Research Council found that elderly people who could still give a firm handshake and walk at a quick pace were likely to outlive their slower peers.
They found simple measures of physical capabili... | [
"People who walk quickly and shake hands firmly have a lower death rate.",
"People with the strongest hand grasp are more outgoing.",
"Most of the people who received the study live in the community.",
"People who always sit are more likely to die than those who stand."
] |
Albert has three times as many marbles as Angela. Angela has 8 more than Allison, who has 28 marbles. How many marbles do Albert and Allison have? | Angela has 8 more marbles than Allison who has 28 so Angela has 8+28 = <<8+28=36>>36 marbles
Albert has three times as many marbles as Angela who has 36 so Albert has 3*36 = <<3*36=108>>108 marbles
Albert and Allison together have 108+28 = <<108+28=136>>136 marbles
#### 136 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Albert has three times as many marbles as Angela. Angela has 8 more than Allison, who has 28 marbles. How many marbles do Albert and Allison have? | Angela has 8 more marbles than Allison who has 28 so Angela has 8+28 = <<8+28=36>>36 marbles
Albert has three times as many marbles as Angela who has 36 so Albert has 3*36 = <<3*36=108>>108 marbles
Albert and Allison together have 108+28 = <<108+28=136>>136 marbles
#### 136 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The example of car dealers is used to show _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Competition. It's a simple word, yet a very complex word that covers many angles when it comes to how gasoline prices are determined. It seems so easy to explain, but don't let that trick you--it's incredibly difficult to explain and adequately understand.
Say you're on a Sunday afternoon drive, and notice a g... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2168.txt | Competition. It's a simple word, yet a very complex word that covers many angles when it comes to how gasoline prices are determined. It seems so easy to explain, but don't let that trick you--it's incredibly difficult to explain and adequately understand.
Say you're on a Sunday afternoon drive, and notice a gas statio... | [
"car prices are determined by car dealers",
"location is an important factor in pricing",
"the quality of service matters most",
"dealing strategy should be flexible"
] |
Mike buys 6 rose bushes at 75 dollars each, 2 of them are for his friend and the rest are for him. He also buys 2 tiger tooth aloes for 100 dollars each. How much money did he spend on plants for himself? | He bought 6-2=<<6-2=4>>4 rose bushes for himself
The rose bushes for himself cost 4*$75=$<<4*75=300>>300
He also spent 2*$100=$<<2*100=200>>200 on aloes.
He spent a total of $200+$300=$<<200+300=500>>500
#### 500 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Mike buys 6 rose bushes at 75 dollars each, 2 of them are for his friend and the rest are for him. He also buys 2 tiger tooth aloes for 100 dollars each. How much money did he spend on plants for himself? | He bought 6-2=<<6-2=4>>4 rose bushes for himself
The rose bushes for himself cost 4*$75=$<<4*75=300>>300
He also spent 2*$100=$<<2*100=200>>200 on aloes.
He spent a total of $200+$300=$<<200+300=500>>500
#### 500 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a use of Liaoning? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Six days before the 63rd birthday of New China, our country received a great gift. The country's first aircraft carrier , Liaoning, has made China become the l0th country in the world to have an aircraft camer.
An aircraft carrier is a kind of ship that planes can fly from and land on--like an airport on the ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3589.txt | Six days before the 63rd birthday of New China, our country received a great gift. The country's first aircraft carrier , Liaoning, has made China become the l0th country in the world to have an aircraft camer.
An aircraft carrier is a kind of ship that planes can fly from and land on--like an airport on the sea. It s... | [
"To help protect the country.",
"To help with world peace.",
"To be a place for military training.",
"To mark China as a rising power."
] |
Chemical reactions follow the laws of what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Chemical reactions follow the laws of what? | thermodynamics | science | null | null | null | photosynthesis | Newton | quantum physics | thermodynamics | Chemical reactions follow the laws of thermodynamics. | null | null | null |
What does the Agriculture Department expect in 2011? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
2010 was a good year for American farmers. They earned about eighty-two billion dollars. That is almost one-third more than that they earned last year. And it is twenty-six percent higher than the ten-year average. Values for grain and oilseed crops are up about three percent from last year. The value of anima... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high724.txt | 2010 was a good year for American farmers. They earned about eighty-two billion dollars. That is almost one-third more than that they earned last year. And it is twenty-six percent higher than the ten-year average. Values for grain and oilseed crops are up about three percent from last year. The value of animal product... | [
"Agriculture exports will continue to increase.",
"China will be the largest buyer of agriculture products",
"America will export food to every country around the world",
"Southeast Asian countries will start buying food from America"
] |
If you are on holiday in other places, the lights in your house should _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How do you know if your home is an easy aim for thefts ? Around the holidays, many families don' t consider taking proper measures to prevent t heir homes from suffering holiday thefts. With just a few simple steps, you can better make sure of the safety of your home during all of the holiday celebrations. Her... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20036.txt | How do you know if your home is an easy aim for thefts ? Around the holidays, many families don' t consider taking proper measures to prevent t heir homes from suffering holiday thefts. With just a few simple steps, you can better make sure of the safety of your home during all of the holiday celebrations. Here are a f... | [
"be lit in an irregular way",
"be kept on all the night",
"be replaced by random timers",
"be turned on only once one day"
] |
Michael wants to dig a hole 400 feet less deep than twice the depth of the hole that his father dug. The father dug a hole at a rate of 4 feet per hour. If the father took 400 hours to dig his hole, how many hours will it take for Michael to dig a hole that is 400 feet less than twice as deep as his father's hole worki... | Since the father dug a hole with a rate of 4 feet per hour, if the father took 400 hours digging the hole, he dug a hole 4*400 = <<4*400=1600>>1600 feet deep.
Twice the depth of the hole that Michael's father dug is 2*1600 = <<2*1600=3200>>3200 feet
Michael wants to dig a hole 400 feet less than twice the depth of the ... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Michael wants to dig a hole 400 feet less deep than twice the depth of the hole that his father dug. The father dug a hole at a rate of 4 feet per hour. If the father took 400 hours to dig his hole, how many hours will it take for Michael to dig a hole that is 400 feet less than twice as deep as his father's hole worki... | Since the father dug a hole with a rate of 4 feet per hour, if the father took 400 hours digging the hole, he dug a hole 4*400 = <<4*400=1600>>1600 feet deep.
Twice the depth of the hole that Michael's father dug is 2*1600 = <<2*1600=3200>>3200 feet
Michael wants to dig a hole 400 feet less than twice the depth of the ... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
People like to play baseball in _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
BASEBALL. It's just a word, but for millions of Americans it brings much more than a word.
Hot dogs. Cold beers. Sunny afternoons. Baseball is the game of fathers and sons. Fathers and sons catch with each other on lawns in the US. A father's favorite team becomes his son's. Grandfathers talk to their grands... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7931.txt | BASEBALL. It's just a word, but for millions of Americans it brings much more than a word.
Hot dogs. Cold beers. Sunny afternoons. Baseball is the game of fathers and sons. Fathers and sons catch with each other on lawns in the US. A father's favorite team becomes his son's. Grandfathers talk to their grandsons about... | [
"wet months",
"cool months",
"warm months",
"cold months"
] |
What is the chosen series of fiction mainly about? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is nowadays in schools a great movement that places major emphasis on higher order skills, these being those skills that encourage the ability to reason. This group of skills involves recalling information, basic concept formation, critical thinking, and creative idea formation. Formerly viewed as the to... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11923.txt | There is nowadays in schools a great movement that places major emphasis on higher order skills, these being those skills that encourage the ability to reason. This group of skills involves recalling information, basic concept formation, critical thinking, and creative idea formation. Formerly viewed as the tools of ma... | [
"How some brave boys find their cats.",
"How some brave children help find the lost cat.",
"How people help the boys solve the crime.",
"How some brave boys fight against crime."
] |
Getting angry _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you get angry when your friends sing loudly while you are trying to work, or when your best friend does not wait for you after school?
If you do, you need to take control of your feelings and stop getting angry so easily. Getting angry with people can cause you to lose friends.
Gray Gerber, an American high... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6563.txt | Do you get angry when your friends sing loudly while you are trying to work, or when your best friend does not wait for you after school?
If you do, you need to take control of your feelings and stop getting angry so easily. Getting angry with people can cause you to lose friends.
Gray Gerber, an American high school t... | [
"makes your friends leave",
"helps to make more friends",
"is a good way to let out feelings",
"helps to make things better"
] |
Nikka has a 100 stamp collection. Thirty-five percent of her stamps are Chinese, 20% are US stamps, and the rest are Japanese stamps. How many Japanese stamps does Nikka have? | Nikka has 100 x 35/100 = <<100*35/100=35>>35 Chinese stamps.
She has 100 x 20/100 = <<100*20/100=20>>20 US stamps.
So, Nikka has 35 + 20 = <<35+20=55>>55 stamps that are not Japanese.
Thus, Nikka has 100 - 55 = <<100-55=45>>45 Japanese stamps.
#### 45 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Nikka has a 100 stamp collection. Thirty-five percent of her stamps are Chinese, 20% are US stamps, and the rest are Japanese stamps. How many Japanese stamps does Nikka have? | Nikka has 100 x 35/100 = <<100*35/100=35>>35 Chinese stamps.
She has 100 x 20/100 = <<100*20/100=20>>20 US stamps.
So, Nikka has 35 + 20 = <<35+20=55>>55 stamps that are not Japanese.
Thus, Nikka has 100 - 55 = <<100-55=45>>45 Japanese stamps.
#### 45 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
According to Paragraph 1, which of the following statements is TRUE about most Americans? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you wake up in the morning dreading the moment that your feet have to hit the floor for you to get ready for work? If that's the case, join most of Americans. Very few people wake up to that annoying alarm clock and spring out of bed excited about having to go to work.
As if that were not enough, most of us... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16313.txt | Do you wake up in the morning dreading the moment that your feet have to hit the floor for you to get ready for work? If that's the case, join most of Americans. Very few people wake up to that annoying alarm clock and spring out of bed excited about having to go to work.
As if that were not enough, most of us have to ... | [
"Most Americans are excited to go to work every day.",
"Most Americans are used to sleeping in the morning.",
"Most Americans are tired of having to go to work every morning.",
"Most Americans have alarm clocks to wake them up in the morning."
] |
According to the passage which of the following may not lead to poor health? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Common sense would tell us that physically active children may be more likely to become active and healthy adults.
In the United States, elementary and middle schools are advised to give students two and a half hours of physical activity a week. That is what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2063.txt | Common sense would tell us that physically active children may be more likely to become active and healthy adults.
In the United States, elementary and middle schools are advised to give students two and a half hours of physical activity a week. That is what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Americ... | [
"Fatness.",
"Smoking",
"High blood pressure.",
"Health service"
] |
_ may not make some teens be in bad moods. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you ever find yourself getting really unhappy for almost no reason? Or suddenly feeling down without knowing why? But why is the feeling so common among teens?
Maybe you're starting a new school and not able to see old friends. Getting good grades or wanting to be better in sports or other activities can be... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4278.txt | Do you ever find yourself getting really unhappy for almost no reason? Or suddenly feeling down without knowing why? But why is the feeling so common among teens?
Maybe you're starting a new school and not able to see old friends. Getting good grades or wanting to be better in sports or other activities can be a concer... | [
"Study pressure",
"Missing old friends",
"The sense of distance from parents",
"Getting good grades"
] |
Zhang Li and her daddy don't get on well because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Parents are the closest people to you in the world. They love you just because you're you. And they would do anything for you.
Like a lot of middle school students, Zhang Li has a problem. She and her parents don't get on well. "I really want to be my daddy's good girl. But it seems he just doesn't understand.... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6799.txt | Parents are the closest people to you in the world. They love you just because you're you. And they would do anything for you.
Like a lot of middle school students, Zhang Li has a problem. She and her parents don't get on well. "I really want to be my daddy's good girl. But it seems he just doesn't understand. He talks... | [
"her daddy doesn't talk to her",
"her parents don't love her.",
"she doesn't like her parents",
"they can't understand each other"
] |
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to this text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Father's Day may be over in the United States, but animal dads are still hard at work. From penguins to catfish , some animal fathers play a big part in raising their babies.
"Seahorses are possibly the best example of fathers caring for their young in the animal world," said Heather Masonjones, a biologi... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17766.txt | Father's Day may be over in the United States, but animal dads are still hard at work. From penguins to catfish , some animal fathers play a big part in raising their babies.
"Seahorses are possibly the best example of fathers caring for their young in the animal world," said Heather Masonjones, a biologist at the... | [
"The female hardhead catfish carries eggs in her mouth for 60 days.",
"The male marmoset takes care of the baby as soon as the mother gives birth.",
"The eggs stay in a pouch on a male seahorse's belly until they hatch.",
"Emperor penguins sit on eggs to keep warm during the freezing winter."
] |
A polyatomic ion is an ion composed of more than one what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | A polyatomic ion is an ion composed of more than one what? | atom | science | null | null | null | nucleus | pair bond | neutron | atom | A polyatomic ion is an ion composed of more than one atom. For example, the ammonium ion consists of one nitrogen atom and four hydrogen atoms. Together, they comprise a single ion with a 1+ charge and a formula of NH 4 + . The carbonate ion consists of one carbon atom and three oxygen atoms, and it carries an overall ... | null | null | null |
What does the author think of holidays? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Why I've taken a break from holidays
It is now close to four years since I last took a holiday.This is because I have come to the conclusion,over the course of my adult life,that I am not very good at it.You might think this sounds like saying you're not very good at drinking tea or listening to music.What cou... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15003.txt | Why I've taken a break from holidays
It is now close to four years since I last took a holiday.This is because I have come to the conclusion,over the course of my adult life,that I am not very good at it.You might think this sounds like saying you're not very good at drinking tea or listening to music.What could possib... | [
"They are often well organized in order to please other people.",
"He feels embarrassed when other people are having fun but he isn't.",
"He tends to be made responsible for too much of the organization of them.",
"They are less enjoyable than breaks that have not been planned in advance."
] |
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