question stringlengths 1 985 | answer stringlengths 1 1.23k ⌀ | instruction stringclasses 4
values | input stringlengths 14 6.73k | output stringlengths 1 1.23k | subject stringclasses 3
values | id stringlengths 8 22 ⌀ | choices dict | answerKey stringclasses 8
values | distractor3 stringlengths 1 63 ⌀ | distractor1 stringlengths 1 57 ⌀ | distractor2 stringlengths 1 62 ⌀ | correct_answer stringlengths 1 67 ⌀ | support stringlengths 0 3.56k ⌀ | example_id stringlengths 9 14 ⌀ | article stringlengths 9 6.44k ⌀ | options listlengths 4 4 ⌀ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you live in the United States, you can't have a full-time job until you are 16 years old. At 14 or 15, you work part-time after school or on weekends, and during summer vacation you can work 40 hours each week. Does all that mean that if you are younger than 14, you can't make your own money? Of course not!... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8799.txt | If you live in the United States, you can't have a full-time job until you are 16 years old. At 14 or 15, you work part-time after school or on weekends, and during summer vacation you can work 40 hours each week. Does all that mean that if you are younger than 14, you can't make your own money? Of course not! Kids fro... | [
"The writer thinks kids from 10-13 years of age can make money too.",
"Kids can learn how to use their time wisely by making money.",
"Kids don't need to get along with others when making money.",
"Kids can learn skills if they try to make money on their own."
] |
The simplest class of organic compounds is the what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The simplest class of organic compounds is the what? | hydrocarbons | science | null | null | null | gas | particles | Phenols | hydrocarbons | isolating the individual components, preservationists are better able to determine the condition of an object and those books and documents most in need of immediate protection. The simplest class of organic compounds is the hydrocarbons, which consist entirely of carbon and hydrogen. Petroleum and natural gas are comp... | null | null | null |
It can be inferred from the passage that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Future Life Pets
By DogTown Media, LLC Open iTunes to buy and download apps.
*Price: $2.99
*Category: Lifestyle
*Updated: Jan 07, 2012
*Version: 1.1
*Size: 36.3 MB
*Language: English
*Seller: DOG TOWN MEDIA
*(c) DogTown Media LLC
Description
DISCOVER FUTURE LIFETIMES WITH YOUR PETS
You can be transported into ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13420.txt | Future Life Pets
By DogTown Media, LLC Open iTunes to buy and download apps.
*Price: $2.99
*Category: Lifestyle
*Updated: Jan 07, 2012
*Version: 1.1
*Size: 36.3 MB
*Language: English
*Seller: DOG TOWN MEDIA
*(c) DogTown Media LLC
Description
DISCOVER FUTURE LIFETIMES WITH YOUR PETS
You can be transported into the futur... | [
"Anne's fame will help to sell the app",
"only school students show interest in the app",
"the app aims to help sell Anne's books",
"the app has a close relation with Anne's three books"
] |
If you are forced into a certain way of thinking and acting like everyone you know, you . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Peer pressure is all about being forced into a certain way of living,dressing, talking,socializing and even thinking--simply because that is how everyone else you know behaves,dresses,talks,socializes and thinks.
Young people can be often insensitive in their dealings with each other.And they are very quic... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18224.txt | Peer pressure is all about being forced into a certain way of living,dressing, talking,socializing and even thinking--simply because that is how everyone else you know behaves,dresses,talks,socializes and thinks.
Young people can be often insensitive in their dealings with each other.And they are very quick to noti... | [
"are suffering from peer pressure",
"are losing yourself",
"are learning from them",
"are getting on well with them"
] |
The reason why there isn't "earthquake weather" is that. _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An earthquake is a trembling or shaking of the ground caused by the sudden release of energy stored in the rocks below the surface. Generally, earthquakes last only seconds. Strong ground shaking during a medium to large earthquake generally lasts about 10 to 30 seconds. Aftershocks can occur once in a whil... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8242.txt | An earthquake is a trembling or shaking of the ground caused by the sudden release of energy stored in the rocks below the surface. Generally, earthquakes last only seconds. Strong ground shaking during a medium to large earthquake generally lasts about 10 to 30 seconds. Aftershocks can occur once in a while for wee... | [
"an earthquake only lasts seconds and doesn't happen frequently.",
"an earthquake can happen at any time and in any kind of weather.",
"when an earthquake happens is related to the weather",
"earthquakes don't change with the seasons"
] |
If you want to enjoy the simple things in life, you can _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sadness and happiness are often talked about by people in their spare time. Most people want themselves to be happy for ever, but few know how to find happiness. Others say if you own lots of money and success, you will be happy. However, money and success alone do notbring lasting happiness. A famous a Greek ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3189.txt | Sadness and happiness are often talked about by people in their spare time. Most people want themselves to be happy for ever, but few know how to find happiness. Others say if you own lots of money and success, you will be happy. However, money and success alone do notbring lasting happiness. A famous a Greek thinker, ... | [
"listen to your favorite music",
"remember some problems",
"think about getting into college",
"read a bad book"
] |
What occurs over a large area when a rock is buried or compressed? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What occurs over a large area when a rock is buried or compressed? | regional metamorphism | science | null | null | null | landslide | metamorphic diffusion | cavern system | regional metamorphism | Regional metamorphism occurs over a large area when a rock is buried or compressed. | null | null | null |
What do we call use of electric current to encode information? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What do we call use of electric current to encode information? | electronics | science | null | null | null | ferious | products | metals | electronics | The use of electric current to encode information is called electronics. Electronic signals may be digital or analog signals. Both types of signals encode information by changing the voltage of an electric current, but they do so in different ways. | null | null | null |
What problem does the story mainly talk about? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mei Qiyue, 13, of Chongqing, leaves her dorm early every morning and doesn't return until late at night. She feels stressed in the dorm. "My roommates look down on me. When I say something, they never agree with me. Sometimes, they even laugh at me together," said Mei. "The dorm is like hell. I want to leave ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5246.txt | Mei Qiyue, 13, of Chongqing, leaves her dorm early every morning and doesn't return until late at night. She feels stressed in the dorm. "My roommates look down on me. When I say something, they never agree with me. Sometimes, they even laugh at me together," said Mei. "The dorm is like hell. I want to leave the momen... | [
"Students can't make friends easily in a new school.",
"Chinese middle school students are not really to be independent.",
"Keeping good roommate relations is not easy for some students.",
"Students still need their parents' help even when they are in middle school."
] |
What did Armstrong find very strange on the moon? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Apollo 11, carrying Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins, was launched on 16 July, 1969. Five days later they stepped down onto the moon.
Neil Armstrong
On the way there: Of all the wonderful views we had, the most impressive to me was on the way to the Moon when we flew through its shadow. We were... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1947.txt | Apollo 11, carrying Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins, was launched on 16 July, 1969. Five days later they stepped down onto the moon.
Neil Armstrong
On the way there: Of all the wonderful views we had, the most impressive to me was on the way to the Moon when we flew through its shadow. We were still th... | [
"The color of the sky.",
"The surface of the moon",
"The gravity on the moon.",
"The daylight on the moon."
] |
When Luo Jing began his career he was _ years old | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
CCTV anchorman Luo Jing died of cancer on June 5 ,2009 at the age of 48.
In 1983 ,graduating from Beijing Broadcasting Institute, he began his career as a prime time newscaster for CCTV .Over the past decades , as an icon of China's broadcasting industry,Luo Jing's modest image and clear voice left unforgettab... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7761.txt | CCTV anchorman Luo Jing died of cancer on June 5 ,2009 at the age of 48.
In 1983 ,graduating from Beijing Broadcasting Institute, he began his career as a prime time newscaster for CCTV .Over the past decades , as an icon of China's broadcasting industry,Luo Jing's modest image and clear voice left unforgettable memori... | [
"22",
"24",
"26",
"28[: http://wx.jtyjy.com/.Com]"
] |
What is the passage mainly about? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many businesses today use conferences as a means of discussing new plans of the company. As people are paying more attention to the environment and green problems, more businesses are looking for ways to reduce their negative effect on the environment. Many businesses do this by using Web conferencing.
Web con... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high333.txt | Many businesses today use conferences as a means of discussing new plans of the company. As people are paying more attention to the environment and green problems, more businesses are looking for ways to reduce their negative effect on the environment. Many businesses do this by using Web conferencing.
Web conferencing... | [
"Ways of protecting the environment",
"Green benefits of Web conferencing",
"Ways of hosting a Web conference",
"Impact of Web conferencing on costs"
] |
Why did Hemi not believe Ratu's promise? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Long long ago, a God called Ratu lived in the sky. Ratu liked to play games and make people angry. The game he liked best was to fly down into the sea and frighten all the fishes. The fishes became very tired of his game. They asked Hemi, the God of the sea, to help them.
So Hemi tried to catch Ratu the next t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21745.txt | Long long ago, a God called Ratu lived in the sky. Ratu liked to play games and make people angry. The game he liked best was to fly down into the sea and frighten all the fishes. The fishes became very tired of his game. They asked Hemi, the God of the sea, to help them.
So Hemi tried to catch Ratu the next time he fl... | [
"Because Ratu was a funny god.",
"Because Hemi was an honest god.",
"Because Hemi was unbelievable.",
"Because Ratu was believable."
] |
The writer wrote the passage mainly to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Several years ago, I worked as a truck driver for a company. On Saturdays I usually spent several hours doing something to keep my truck in good condition.
One Saturday, as I was cleaning my truck, I noticed the boss's elderly father came out to ask his grandson to take him fishing after work. The grandson tol... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6494.txt | Several years ago, I worked as a truck driver for a company. On Saturdays I usually spent several hours doing something to keep my truck in good condition.
One Saturday, as I was cleaning my truck, I noticed the boss's elderly father came out to ask his grandson to take him fishing after work. The grandson told him all... | [
"tell us something about his work",
"tell us about a fishing experience",
"persuade us to take Grandpa fishing",
"persuade us to care about the elderly"
] |
What is the most probable relationship between the writer and the receiver of the letter? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear XXX,
As we drove off from Columbia, I wanted to write a letter to you to tell you all that is on my mind.
First, I want to tell you how proud we are. You have become a talented and accomplished young woman. You should be as proud of yourself as we are.
College will be the most important years in your lif... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16738.txt | Dear XXX,
As we drove off from Columbia, I wanted to write a letter to you to tell you all that is on my mind.
First, I want to tell you how proud we are. You have become a talented and accomplished young woman. You should be as proud of yourself as we are.
College will be the most important years in your life. It is ... | [
"Friends.",
"A parent and his or her daughter.",
"A teacher and a student.",
"Sisters."
] |
Carla is making smoothies. If she uses 500 ml of watermelon puree and 100 ml of cream, how many 150 ml servings can she make? | First find the total volume of the smoothie mix: 500 ml + 100 ml = <<500+100=600>>600 ml
Then divide the total volume by the volume per serving to find the number of servings: 600 ml / 150 ml/serving = <<600/150=4>>4 servings
#### 4 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Carla is making smoothies. If she uses 500 ml of watermelon puree and 100 ml of cream, how many 150 ml servings can she make? | First find the total volume of the smoothie mix: 500 ml + 100 ml = <<500+100=600>>600 ml
Then divide the total volume by the volume per serving to find the number of servings: 600 ml / 150 ml/serving = <<600/150=4>>4 servings
#### 4 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Xiao Shenyang will present _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Xiao Shenyang will present a comedy in mid-May. You'll enjoy Errenzhuan ,a local folk dance from Northeast China.
Time: 8 p. m. May 10 Tickets: 280-800 Yuan
Venue:Shenzhen Sports Center Booking: 11185
Rubina Ali,the young actress who played Lakita in "Slumdog Million... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16789.txt | Xiao Shenyang will present a comedy in mid-May. You'll enjoy Errenzhuan ,a local folk dance from Northeast China.
Time: 8 p. m. May 10 Tickets: 280-800 Yuan
Venue:Shenzhen Sports Center Booking: 11185
Rubina Ali,the young actress who played Lakita in "Slumdog Millionaire" ,is... | [
"a musical",
"a concert",
"a magic show",
"a local folk dance"
] |
Which animal can live in the desert? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The hottest place in the world is the Sahara Desert in Africa. But there are deserts in many other places: in America, in Asia and in Australia. In 1917 the temperature in Death Valley, in the United States, was over 48degC every day for six weeks. That's very hot!
But deserts are not always hot. After dark, d... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle264.txt | The hottest place in the world is the Sahara Desert in Africa. But there are deserts in many other places: in America, in Asia and in Australia. In 1917 the temperature in Death Valley, in the United States, was over 48degC every day for six weeks. That's very hot!
But deserts are not always hot. After dark, deserts ar... | [
"Camels",
"Horses",
"Tigers",
"Dogs"
] |
What will be covered in this year's reform of the EU's telecom hales? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
According to a survey,more Europeans go digitalchanging from fixed lines to mobile phones and from narrowband to broadband Internet connections.
The survey showed that 22 percent of EU households use only mobile phones, up from I8 percent a year ago,while the percentage of households with at least one fixed li... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11142.txt | According to a survey,more Europeans go digitalchanging from fixed lines to mobile phones and from narrowband to broadband Internet connections.
The survey showed that 22 percent of EU households use only mobile phones, up from I8 percent a year ago,while the percentage of households with at least one fixed line decrea... | [
"The quickly changing technological environment.",
"The plan to stop the use of the fixed lines.",
"Breaking up telecom giants.",
"The ongoing public debate on global economy."
] |
What's the color of blue moon? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once in a blue moon, there is one on New Year's Eve. Revelers ringing in 2010 will be treated to a so-called blue moon. According to popular definition, a blue moon is the second full moon in a month. But don't expect it to be blue - the name has nothing to do with the color of our closest celestial neighbor... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3311.txt | Once in a blue moon, there is one on New Year's Eve. Revelers ringing in 2010 will be treated to a so-called blue moon. According to popular definition, a blue moon is the second full moon in a month. But don't expect it to be blue - the name has nothing to do with the color of our closest celestial neighbor. A full ... | [
"blue",
"golden",
"green",
"red"
] |
Which following statement is TRUE according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
He was surprised to see that the chicken was keeping up with him. Looking at his speedometer , he found that he was doing 50 miles per hour (MPH).
Then he drove at 60 MPH, and the chicken stayed right next to him. He sped up to 75 MPH and _ still kept up.
The man then found that the chicken had three legs. Gr... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5463.txt | He was surprised to see that the chicken was keeping up with him. Looking at his speedometer , he found that he was doing 50 miles per hour (MPH).
Then he drove at 60 MPH, and the chicken stayed right next to him. He sped up to 75 MPH and _ still kept up.
The man then found that the chicken had three legs. Growing eve... | [
"The farmer knew the three-legged chickens tasted good.",
"The farmer had become richer because of the three-legged chickens.",
"The chickens ran too fast for the farmer to catch.",
"There was only one three-legged chicken on the farm."
] |
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Former South African president Nelson Mandela died on 6 December 2013 Beijing time .President Jacob Zuma announced it in a televised speech to the nation. He was 95. Those 95 years were remarkable.
At the age of seven, he entered a local school, where he was given the name "Nelson", after Admiral Horatio Nelso... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18163.txt | Former South African president Nelson Mandela died on 6 December 2013 Beijing time .President Jacob Zuma announced it in a televised speech to the nation. He was 95. Those 95 years were remarkable.
At the age of seven, he entered a local school, where he was given the name "Nelson", after Admiral Horatio Nelson of the ... | [
"Mandela became a lawyer in order to help the black.",
"Mandela kept on studying laws even when he was in prison.",
"Mandela disappeared from the public eye after he retired.",
"Mandela named many streets and other buildings in his nation."
] |
This article is quite probably _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Although we already know a great deal about flu, and although the World Health Organizations is constantly collecting detailed information from its chain of flu reference laboratories throughout the world, it is extremely difficult for epidemiologists, who study infectious diseases, to predict when and where t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23660.txt | Although we already know a great deal about flu, and although the World Health Organizations is constantly collecting detailed information from its chain of flu reference laboratories throughout the world, it is extremely difficult for epidemiologists, who study infectious diseases, to predict when and where the next f... | [
"a piece of news",
"a special science report",
"an introduction to a book",
"a scientific fiction"
] |
What does the writer think of the bright colour car made in China? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Today more and more cars go into families. Which car is the best for people? Different people have different ideas.
Some people like the bright colour car made in China. It's really a good choice . The bright colour car made in China is cheap, nice and safe. This kind of cars is suit for the general income ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1293.txt | Today more and more cars go into families. Which car is the best for people? Different people have different ideas.
Some people like the bright colour car made in China. It's really a good choice . The bright colour car made in China is cheap, nice and safe. This kind of cars is suit for the general income family.
S... | [
"It's nice but expensive.",
"It's good but too expensive.",
"It's cheap, nice and safe.",
"It's comfortable."
] |
This passage is mainly about _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Valentine's Day is on February 14th every year. On this day, people send valentines to their loved ones. Valentine's Day is a special time to tell how much you care about a person.
Many people send candy in hearted shaped boxes to people they love. Flowers are also presents that people send on Valentine's Day... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7769.txt | Valentine's Day is on February 14th every year. On this day, people send valentines to their loved ones. Valentine's Day is a special time to tell how much you care about a person.
Many people send candy in hearted shaped boxes to people they love. Flowers are also presents that people send on Valentine's Day. Valenti... | [
"candy and flowers",
"parents and children",
"valentines and their receivers",
"the teachers in the USA"
] |
From the author's opinion, gangs lead to the following problems in schools Except _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Surviving the boredom of a school day can be bad enough, but when you have to worry about school gangs as well it's enough to make any student want to stay at home and under the covers! Unfortunately, gang culture can be found in many British schools, and it brings with it negative, and dangerous, side effects... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6905.txt | Surviving the boredom of a school day can be bad enough, but when you have to worry about school gangs as well it's enough to make any student want to stay at home and under the covers! Unfortunately, gang culture can be found in many British schools, and it brings with it negative, and dangerous, side effects. The pre... | [
"The presence of weapons",
"the appearance of robbery",
"pressure to blow off school work and exam",
"students' scare"
] |
Who often destroy the food chains? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
All living things on the earth need other living things to live. Nothing lives alone. Most animals must live in a group, and even a plant grows close together with others of the same kind. Sometimes one living thing kills another, one eats and the other is eaten. Each kind of life eats another kind of life in ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1073.txt | All living things on the earth need other living things to live. Nothing lives alone. Most animals must live in a group, and even a plant grows close together with others of the same kind. Sometimes one living thing kills another, one eats and the other is eaten. Each kind of life eats another kind of life in order to ... | [
"Humans.",
"Animals.",
"Plants and animals.",
"Humans and wild animals."
] |
Why does the author think it is not easy to be admitted to the program? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Want to be a volunteer for Beijing Olympics in 2008? Recently, the recruiting started.
The recruiting of Beijing Olympics Volunteer starts from Aug 28, 2006 to end of March 2008.
Stage 1: Beijing Volunteers
From August 28, 2006, the program opens to applicants in Beijing (and Beijing only).
Stage 2: China Volu... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7494.txt | Want to be a volunteer for Beijing Olympics in 2008? Recently, the recruiting started.
The recruiting of Beijing Olympics Volunteer starts from Aug 28, 2006 to end of March 2008.
Stage 1: Beijing Volunteers
From August 28, 2006, the program opens to applicants in Beijing (and Beijing only).
Stage 2: China Volunteers
Fr... | [
"Because too many people want to watch the game live.",
"Because the volunteers can have good free meals every day.",
"Because the volunteers can watch the game without buying a ticket.",
"Because more and more people care for the Olympics ."
] |
By saying, "I really didn't see this coming", Lu Jiande probably means that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
57-year-old Mo Yan has become the first Chinese to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.
"I grew up in an environment immersed with folk culture, which inevitably comes in to my novels when I pick up a pen to write. This has definitely affected, even decided, my works' artistic style," Mo told a group of reporter... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7616.txt | 57-year-old Mo Yan has become the first Chinese to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.
"I grew up in an environment immersed with folk culture, which inevitably comes in to my novels when I pick up a pen to write. This has definitely affected, even decided, my works' artistic style," Mo told a group of reporters in his ... | [
"He can't believe Mo has an ability to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.",
"He can't expect Mo could win the Nobel Prize in Literature.",
"He can't understand why Mo could win the Nobel Prize in Literature",
"He is doubtful about Mo's great honor."
] |
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in achieving success? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Success does not belong to a select group of individuals . Success belongs to those who are willing to go after it and try their best to do what they have to do. Here are some useful practical ways for you if you want to be a success.
Desire. Desire is the strong wish to achieve a goal. Without desire you hav... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5060.txt | Success does not belong to a select group of individuals . Success belongs to those who are willing to go after it and try their best to do what they have to do. Here are some useful practical ways for you if you want to be a success.
Desire. Desire is the strong wish to achieve a goal. Without desire you have nothing... | [
"Working hard.",
"Good education.",
"Strong desire.",
"Enjoying failure."
] |
Susan's parents _ on the sofa. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hello! I'm Susan. Look at this picture. You can see a big sofa next to(...) the wall. My parents like to sit on it to read books , and sometimes they meet some friends there. There are two plants near the sofa. They're nice. What's that on the wall? Oh, it's a new TV. I often watch TV on weekends . Can you se... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle428.txt | Hello! I'm Susan. Look at this picture. You can see a big sofa next to(...) the wall. My parents like to sit on it to read books , and sometimes they meet some friends there. There are two plants near the sofa. They're nice. What's that on the wall? Oh, it's a new TV. I often watch TV on weekends . Can you see some fi... | [
"watch TV",
"play with fish",
"read books",
"meet friends"
] |
Physical activity can help people release stress in that _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Although there is no possibility of living completely free of stress , it is possible to prevent stress as well as reduce its effect when it can't be avoided. The US Department of Health and Human Services offers the following suggestions for the ways to deal with stress.
Try physical activity
When you are ner... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4857.txt | Although there is no possibility of living completely free of stress , it is possible to prevent stress as well as reduce its effect when it can't be avoided. The US Department of Health and Human Services offers the following suggestions for the ways to deal with stress.
Try physical activity
When you are nervous, ang... | [
"only your body movement can help you relax",
"your mind can work better to free you of anxiety",
"your body and mind can cooperate in releasing your stress",
"physics can always play in important part in reducing nervousness"
] |
Some games can improve players' _ skill. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Parents and teachers worry about games having a bad effect on students, and, a large number of reports have been written about games leading to addiction and _ action. One who is addicted to games of violence might think fighting or even killing is not a very serious thing.
But not everything about gaming is ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7894.txt | Parents and teachers worry about games having a bad effect on students, and, a large number of reports have been written about games leading to addiction and _ action. One who is addicted to games of violence might think fighting or even killing is not a very serious thing.
But not everything about gaming is bad. For ... | [
"reading",
"operating",
"cooking",
"memorizing"
] |
Anne Harper thought that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sociologists , working in western countries, have found that a large number of women wished they had been born men. The number is said to be as high as 60% in Germany.
"Women often wish they had the same chances as men have, and think it is still men's world. " said Dr. James Helen, one of the sociologists who... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7876.txt | Sociologists , working in western countries, have found that a large number of women wished they had been born men. The number is said to be as high as 60% in Germany.
"Women often wish they had the same chances as men have, and think it is still men's world. " said Dr. James Helen, one of the sociologists who did the ... | [
"women should live a better life than men",
"women should be really liberated",
"women should be given better jobs than men",
"women should live a more wonderful life than men"
] |
It can inferred from the passage that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
China's Jade Rabbit moon rover has " woken up" since it entered the lunar night two weeks ago. The moon rover, known as Yutu in Mandarin Chinese, and the Chang'e-3 lander were restarted by the Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC), China's Xinhua news agency said.
It had been set to sleep for two weeks to r... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9992.txt | China's Jade Rabbit moon rover has " woken up" since it entered the lunar night two weeks ago. The moon rover, known as Yutu in Mandarin Chinese, and the Chang'e-3 lander were restarted by the Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC), China's Xinhua news agency said.
It had been set to sleep for two weeks to ride out e... | [
"China had made great achievements in 10 years",
"no country can be equal to China in exploring space",
"scientists can get more proof to research the moon",
"the soil from the moon has been taken to China"
] |
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Garcia Marquez? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Gabriel Garcia Marquez ,who was awared the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982,passed away at the age of 86 on April 17,2014. The world paused to remember the cultural giant .
Garcia Marquez was born in Colombia ,but he spent most of his adult life in Mexico City . As one of the most famous writers ,he was wide... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2975.txt | Gabriel Garcia Marquez ,who was awared the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982,passed away at the age of 86 on April 17,2014. The world paused to remember the cultural giant .
Garcia Marquez was born in Colombia ,but he spent most of his adult life in Mexico City . As one of the most famous writers ,he was widely regard... | [
"He was the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982",
"His novel One Hundrend Years of Solitude was a great success.",
"He was widely known as \"a girl of 20th-century literature \".",
"Magical things happened to him during his stay in Mexico City."
] |
What was Elvis' music style like most? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One of the most popular American singers of the twentieth century was Elvis Presley. He made the rock & roll music popular all over the world. He sold millions of records and made many successful films, and he helped change the direction of popular music in the 1960 s.
Elvis Presley was born in a... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18562.txt | One of the most popular American singers of the twentieth century was Elvis Presley. He made the rock & roll music popular all over the world. He sold millions of records and made many successful films, and he helped change the direction of popular music in the 1960 s.
Elvis Presley was born in a poor fam... | [
"Only country and western",
"Only country and blues",
"Both western and church music",
"Not only country and western but also a bit \"blues\""
] |
The Chinese government will put a tax of _ on online sales. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Now QQ coins are popular among Chinese teenagers. People use real money to buy Web money. Then they buy clothes for their online characters or services for their online pets with it. And these fancy things will cost QQ fans more in the future.
The government will put a tax of 3% on online sales. For exampl... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3835.txt | Now QQ coins are popular among Chinese teenagers. People use real money to buy Web money. Then they buy clothes for their online characters or services for their online pets with it. And these fancy things will cost QQ fans more in the future.
The government will put a tax of 3% on online sales. For example, if QQ ... | [
"3%",
"10%",
"11%",
"15%"
] |
In the eyes of the writer, Spider-Man mainly lives by _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For as long as I can remember, I've always wanted a personal motto. I wanted a saying that I could really try to live my life by. I mean all the humorous book and storybook heroes always have a personal principle they follow. Good manners! Courage! Keenness! But a part of me could never get myself to create my... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14597.txt | For as long as I can remember, I've always wanted a personal motto. I wanted a saying that I could really try to live my life by. I mean all the humorous book and storybook heroes always have a personal principle they follow. Good manners! Courage! Keenness! But a part of me could never get myself to create my own mott... | [
"power",
"kindness",
"religion",
"responsibility"
] |
Steve Nash feels happiest _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Steve Nash enjoys team success far more than personal success, and always wants to share the glory and the joy with teammates.
He is a self-effacing Canadian, who grew up in hockey country. Today Steve Nash has to stand alone even if he doesn't enjoy it. The Phoenix Sun's point guard has to take ownership of... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5660.txt | Steve Nash enjoys team success far more than personal success, and always wants to share the glory and the joy with teammates.
He is a self-effacing Canadian, who grew up in hockey country. Today Steve Nash has to stand alone even if he doesn't enjoy it. The Phoenix Sun's point guard has to take ownership of a set of... | [
"when he is named the Most Valuable Player of the NBA",
"when he is 30 years old",
"when he plays at the NBA all-star weekend festivities",
"when his team wins a game"
] |
The text invites people to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Online Voting --The Most Beautiful Places in China
What are the most beautiful places in China in your eyes? Please take part in our activity and vote online. We are looking forward to your choice and voice!
Everyone is welcome!
Rules:
1) Voting period: October 1 to November 30.
2) The results and the winners ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high581.txt | Online Voting --The Most Beautiful Places in China
What are the most beautiful places in China in your eyes? Please take part in our activity and vote online. We are looking forward to your choice and voice!
Everyone is welcome!
Rules:
1) Voting period: October 1 to November 30.
2) The results and the winners list will... | [
"travel around the ten most beautiful places in China",
"choose the ten most beautiful places in China",
"write an article about the ten most beautiful places in China",
"send some photos about the ten most beautiful places in China"
] |
From Shakespeare's words,we know _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Any day we wish;we can discipline ourselves to change it a11.Any day we wish;we can open
the book that will open our mind to new knowledge.Any day we wish;we can start a new activity.Any day we wish;we can start the process of life change.We can do it immediately,or next week,or next month,or next year.
We can... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17401.txt | Any day we wish;we can discipline ourselves to change it a11.Any day we wish;we can open
the book that will open our mind to new knowledge.Any day we wish;we can start a new activity.Any day we wish;we can start the process of life change.We can do it immediately,or next week,or next month,or next year.
We can also do ... | [
"it is our duty to change for the better",
"we complain a lot about our past choices",
"sometimes we have to face the fate",
"we should believe in ourselves in life"
] |
What did the author think of the squirrel at first? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I was sitting in the room reading when I heard a loud noise. To defend my home from break-in, I picked up my defense weapon--- a broom and went out. There on the roof of my porch , I saw a grey fluffy squirrel. I drove her away with the broom, but the next day I heard her again.
I searched squirrels on the net... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3784.txt | I was sitting in the room reading when I heard a loud noise. To defend my home from break-in, I picked up my defense weapon--- a broom and went out. There on the roof of my porch , I saw a grey fluffy squirrel. I drove her away with the broom, but the next day I heard her again.
I searched squirrels on the net and foun... | [
"Troublesome.",
"Dangerous.",
"Interesting.",
"Clever."
] |
Who learns something about friendship from reading a book? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Say Yes to Reading
Write a one-page report titled "The Best Book I Read This Year" and enter it in the Boy's Life 2012 "Say Yes to Reading!" contest.
The book can be fiction or nonfiction. But the report has to be in your own words-- 500 words tops. Enter in one of these three age categories :
* 8 years old an... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3219.txt | Say Yes to Reading
Write a one-page report titled "The Best Book I Read This Year" and enter it in the Boy's Life 2012 "Say Yes to Reading!" contest.
The book can be fiction or nonfiction. But the report has to be in your own words-- 500 words tops. Enter in one of these three age categories :
* 8 years old and younger... | [
"Tyler Bergmann",
"Nathaniel Griffis",
"Devin MacGoy",
"PJ Petersen"
] |
What can we learn from the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Katie was in big trouble. She was such a sweet kid; a third-grade teacher always dreamed of having a classroom filled with Katies; she was never ever a discipline problem. I just couldn't imagine why she had made her parents so angry.
It seemed that Katie had been running up sizable charges in the lunchroom. ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9564.txt | Katie was in big trouble. She was such a sweet kid; a third-grade teacher always dreamed of having a classroom filled with Katies; she was never ever a discipline problem. I just couldn't imagine why she had made her parents so angry.
It seemed that Katie had been running up sizable charges in the lunchroom. Her paren... | [
"Katie was informed that her parents had known her secret.",
"Katie told the author the truth of her lunch during their first talk.",
"Katie's secret of lunch was discovered by the author by accident.",
"Katie stopped buying lunch at school after her secret was discovered."
] |
What happened in Agnes's life when she was in college? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Agnes Miller was one of the earliest leaders of the Women's Liberation Movement in the United States. She was born on a farm in Missouri in 1892. Strangely enough she had a very happy life as a child. She was the only daughter and the youngest child of five. Her parents and her brothers always treated her as t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1124.txt | Agnes Miller was one of the earliest leaders of the Women's Liberation Movement in the United States. She was born on a farm in Missouri in 1892. Strangely enough she had a very happy life as a child. She was the only daughter and the youngest child of five. Her parents and her brothers always treated her as their favo... | [
"She learned to accept the fact that men and women were unequal.",
"She learned that it was impossible for a woman to be a scientist.",
"She came to know of the inequality between men and women.",
"She developed her personal way of writing."
] |
President Obama learned about Jeremy long before through _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
WASHINGTON--US President Barack Obama said Thursday that he had known about NBA star Jeremy Lin's talent long before the"Linsanity"phenomenon swept the sport.
"I knew about Jeremy before you did because Arne Duncan, my secretary of education, was captain of the Harvard team,"Obama told the famous US sportswrit... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1510.txt | WASHINGTON--US President Barack Obama said Thursday that he had known about NBA star Jeremy Lin's talent long before the"Linsanity"phenomenon swept the sport.
"I knew about Jeremy before you did because Arne Duncan, my secretary of education, was captain of the Harvard team,"Obama told the famous US sportswriter Bill S... | [
"news reports",
"a friend",
"Bill Simmons",
"Arne Duncan"
] |
Ofelia joined a saving challenge wherein she has to save twice the amount she saved from the previous month. In January, she saved $10. How much is she going to save in May? | Ofelia saves $10 x 2 = $<<10*2=20>>20 in February.
She will save $20x 2 = $<<20*2=40>>40 in March.
She will save $40 x 2 = $<<40*2=80>>80 in April.
Thus, she will save $80 x 2 = $<<80*2=160>>160 in May.
#### 160 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Ofelia joined a saving challenge wherein she has to save twice the amount she saved from the previous month. In January, she saved $10. How much is she going to save in May? | Ofelia saves $10 x 2 = $<<10*2=20>>20 in February.
She will save $20x 2 = $<<20*2=40>>40 in March.
She will save $40 x 2 = $<<40*2=80>>80 in April.
Thus, she will save $80 x 2 = $<<80*2=160>>160 in May.
#### 160 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which of the following statements is true according to the text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As the new semester begins,millions of college students across the country are trying hard to remember how best to write a paper-or,more likely,how best to delay that paper.
_ is the thief of time and a lot of students suffer from it.They can spend whole days in the library doing nothing but staring into spac... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6610.txt | As the new semester begins,millions of college students across the country are trying hard to remember how best to write a paper-or,more likely,how best to delay that paper.
_ is the thief of time and a lot of students suffer from it.They can spend whole days in the library doing nothing but staring into space,eating ... | [
"College students can have their papers written if they delay them.",
"Many students don't know what to do in the library.",
"Students can't solve their procrastination by writing micro blogs.",
"20%of the procrastinators make their life complicated."
] |
If foreigner wants to learn some Chinese and make friends; he / she can call _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Chinese girl looking for language exchanger
Posted Feb 10, 2012 16:25 by Sophia
Tag: Seeking Language partners Guangzhou Sex: Female Race/Ethnicity: Chinese
I am a Chinese girl in my 20's, can speak and write in English, but I'd like to make some improvement. People always look for making it better, r... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high409.txt | Chinese girl looking for language exchanger
Posted Feb 10, 2012 16:25 by Sophia
Tag: Seeking Language partners Guangzhou Sex: Female Race/Ethnicity: Chinese
I am a Chinese girl in my 20's, can speak and write in English, but I'd like to make some improvement. People always look for making it better, right?
Mea... | [
"15015704625",
"13800013900",
"13145751201",
"15112015812"
] |
What is the purpose of the author in writing the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you want to express something so unbelievable that it must have been a special effect, you have a new word to add to your vocabulary.
It's "Duang", an onomatopoetic word which doesn't relate to any particular Chinese character and refers to a special effect.
A video parody adapted from a shampoo commerc... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10562.txt | If you want to express something so unbelievable that it must have been a special effect, you have a new word to add to your vocabulary.
It's "Duang", an onomatopoetic word which doesn't relate to any particular Chinese character and refers to a special effect.
A video parody adapted from a shampoo commercial featu... | [
"To tell us online words have enriched Chinese vocabulary.",
"To teach all the Internet users how to invent new words.",
"To explain how Jackie Chan invented the popular word.",
"To urge people to fight against the false advertisements."
] |
All the following statements are true EXCEPT that _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When you put down your pens at the end of the college entrance exam, 12 hard years of study will have come to an end. Forget your studies for a while. It's time to enjoy yourselves!
There are many ways to celebrate this special month of graduation. You can have photos taken with your classmates and teachers, o... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10933.txt | When you put down your pens at the end of the college entrance exam, 12 hard years of study will have come to an end. Forget your studies for a while. It's time to enjoy yourselves!
There are many ways to celebrate this special month of graduation. You can have photos taken with your classmates and teachers, or dine ou... | [
"generally speaking,students will receive 12 years' formal education before going to college",
"girls wear formal dresses or dress in shiny or brightly colored materials in order to be noticed",
"using the school gym is cheaper and students don't need to make a lot of effort",
"sometimes teachers and parents ... |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage ? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Thousands of people began pouring into Pennsylvania from other states. They wanted to buy lottery tickets. The tickets cost only $0.9each. But that small spending could bring them a reward of $90 million. That was the second largest lottery jackpot in history.
More than 87 million tickets were bought for th... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2846.txt | Thousands of people began pouring into Pennsylvania from other states. They wanted to buy lottery tickets. The tickets cost only $0.9each. But that small spending could bring them a reward of $90 million. That was the second largest lottery jackpot in history.
More than 87 million tickets were bought for the Pennsyl... | [
"Politicians like lotteries because they do not have to pay extra tax.",
"The popularity of lotteries in America actually is social progress .",
"Some critics do not like lotteries because many poor people waste their money on them .",
"People love the lottery because it is a stock market."
] |
The author's attitude towards young people not giving up seats to the old is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nowadays, the younger generations are often complained about the selfishness and lack of respect by the older generations. It is undeniable that some young people do need to be educated on mutual respect and concern for others, especially senior members of society. But we older people should have some unders... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16860.txt | Nowadays, the younger generations are often complained about the selfishness and lack of respect by the older generations. It is undeniable that some young people do need to be educated on mutual respect and concern for others, especially senior members of society. But we older people should have some understanding a... | [
"unreasonable",
"unacceptable",
"understandable",
"unusual"
] |
The goat-herder was chosen to do the job because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Goats are being hired to do the work of men in a neighborhood just outside of San Diego. The fires that occurred in Hillborough four years ago destroyed thirty homes, most of which have been rebuilt. While the home were rebuilt, the grasses, bushes, and shrubs were re-growing. The area is now so overgrown in b... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19476.txt | Goats are being hired to do the work of men in a neighborhood just outside of San Diego. The fires that occurred in Hillborough four years ago destroyed thirty homes, most of which have been rebuilt. While the home were rebuilt, the grasses, bushes, and shrubs were re-growing. The area is now so overgrown in brush that... | [
"he offered to do it for the lower price",
"it was easier to transport his goats",
"goats can do the job better than the sheep",
"the city wanted to raise more goats."
] |
What's the main idea of the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
surging commodity prices could worsen poverty in many poor countries, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday.
A new IMF study, seeing the effect of soaring oil and food costs, said many poor and developing countries would likely have to change their economic policies in response to soaring commodity... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23732.txt | surging commodity prices could worsen poverty in many poor countries, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday.
A new IMF study, seeing the effect of soaring oil and food costs, said many poor and developing countries would likely have to change their economic policies in response to soaring commodity prices. ... | [
"IMF takes measures to reduce the effect of commodity price shocks.",
"Surging commodity prices cause protests in some countries.",
"Rising oil and food prices may worsen poverty in developing countries.",
"Global food markets need to be kept open."
] |
Which of the following is TRUE? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Safety and Security Procedures
Your safety and the security of your personal property are of the primary concern to those of us who welcome you as our guest. We urge you to take advantage of the following suggestions.
YOUR VEHICLE
Lock it and don't leave money or valuable items inside. We are not responsible ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high83.txt | Safety and Security Procedures
Your safety and the security of your personal property are of the primary concern to those of us who welcome you as our guest. We urge you to take advantage of the following suggestions.
YOUR VEHICLE
Lock it and don't leave money or valuable items inside. We are not responsible for their... | [
"It is advised to travel to places where there are few people.",
"The hotel is not responsible for anything you lose.",
"Don't report to the manager unless you are sure something is going wrong.",
"You'd better use the deadbolt and the secondary locks for safety."
] |
Most ocean waves are caused by what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Most ocean waves are caused by what? | wind | science | null | null | null | gravity | radiation | animals | wind | A: Most ocean waves are caused by wind blowing across the water. Moving air molecules transfer some of their energy to molecules of ocean water. The energy travels across the surface of the water in waves. The stronger the winds are blowing, the larger the waves are and the more energy they have. | null | null | null |
The advantages of Freshers' Week include the following EXCEPT _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Fresher's Week at universities can be a nervous experience.
The prefix = st1 /UKhas a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world. But to those who are new to it all, it can be confusing.
October is usually the busiest month in the academic cal... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16996.txt | Fresher's Week at universities can be a nervous experience.
The prefix = st1 /UKhas a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world. But to those who are new to it all, it can be confusing.
October is usually the busiest month in the academic calendar . U... | [
"You may have better understanding of choosing friends.",
"You will have a good beginning of your university life",
"You can have nice scores",
"You may be more popular"
] |
At the first time,the writer only asked the young man two questions because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Late one morning in 20 1 2,headed for lunch in San Francisco,I drove towards one of the toll booths .I heard loud music.It sounded like a party,or a Michael Jackson concert.I looked around.No other cars with their windows open.I looked at the toll booth.Inside it,a young man was dancing.
"What are you doing?"I... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17972.txt | Late one morning in 20 1 2,headed for lunch in San Francisco,I drove towards one of the toll booths .I heard loud music.It sounded like a party,or a Michael Jackson concert.I looked around.No other cars with their windows open.I looked at the toll booth.Inside it,a young man was dancing.
"What are you doing?"I asked.
"... | [
"the writer was in a hurry",
"the young man didn't answer the question",
"the writer was in the way of others",
"the writer found the young man was busy"
] |
What does the writer mainly want to tell us ? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
During my first two weeks at the University of California , Berkeley , I experienced some unexpected , funny , and sometimes embarrassing situations . Allow me to share some with you .
But first , let me give advice to other foreign students who plan to study in the United States . Check the weather before co... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7235.txt | During my first two weeks at the University of California , Berkeley , I experienced some unexpected , funny , and sometimes embarrassing situations . Allow me to share some with you .
But first , let me give advice to other foreign students who plan to study in the United States . Check the weather before coming ! I ... | [
"His experience at UC , Berkeley .",
"The relationship between classmates .",
"His advice on studying abroad .",
"The difference in attending a class ."
] |
In fact the people in the cinema greet Joe because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Joe Black, coach of a football team, and his family go to a small town for their holiday. One rainy afternoon, they can't go out to have fun, so the families go to the family. Joe, his wife and their three daughters walk down to the town's only cinema, buy tickets and go into the cinema. The lights are still ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6177.txt | Joe Black, coach of a football team, and his family go to a small town for their holiday. One rainy afternoon, they can't go out to have fun, so the families go to the family. Joe, his wife and their three daughters walk down to the town's only cinema, buy tickets and go into the cinema. The lights are still on , and ... | [
"they often see him on TV",
"they can shake hands with him",
"with his family they can see the film",
"they know him"
] |
How many kilometers will a high school student run in total during the campaign? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
To make Chinese students healthier and stronger, China's Ministry of Education has started a campaign. The campaign asks students to run every school day. Te campaign has started since October last year and will last until April this year.
Kids at primary schools have to run 1km per day. It's 1.5kms for midd... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2763.txt | To make Chinese students healthier and stronger, China's Ministry of Education has started a campaign. The campaign asks students to run every school day. Te campaign has started since October last year and will last until April this year.
Kids at primary schools have to run 1km per day. It's 1.5kms for middle school... | [
"120kms.",
"180kms.",
"240kms.",
"200kms."
] |
According to the passages, which of the following sentence is true? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Time Machine
This move is based on a science fiction story. A scientist and inventor decides to prove that time travel is possible.
He wants to change the past. To test his idea, he travels 800000 years into the future with the help of his own invention -- a time machine... It will be put on in the Nationa... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6528.txt | The Time Machine
This move is based on a science fiction story. A scientist and inventor decides to prove that time travel is possible.
He wants to change the past. To test his idea, he travels 800000 years into the future with the help of his own invention -- a time machine... It will be put on in the National Theatre... | [
"E. T. refers to Elliot.",
"The three movies are all about aliens.",
"In the movie, The Time Machine, people can travel to the future.",
"In the movie, Mission to Mars, a mysterious storm kills all the crew members."
] |
Carter can read half as many pages as Lucy in 1 hour. Lucy can read 20 more pages than Oliver in 1 hour. Oliver can read 40 pages. How many pages can Carter read in 1 hour? | Lucy can read 20 more pages than Oliver who can read 40 pages so Lucy can read 40+20 = <<20+40=60>>60 pages
Carter can read half as many pages as Lucy who can read 60 pages so he can read 60/2 = <<30=30>>30 pages in 1 hour
#### 30 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Carter can read half as many pages as Lucy in 1 hour. Lucy can read 20 more pages than Oliver in 1 hour. Oliver can read 40 pages. How many pages can Carter read in 1 hour? | Lucy can read 20 more pages than Oliver who can read 40 pages so Lucy can read 40+20 = <<20+40=60>>60 pages
Carter can read half as many pages as Lucy who can read 60 pages so he can read 60/2 = <<30=30>>30 pages in 1 hour
#### 30 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
There are no _ near the North Pole. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Near the North Pole there are only two seasons:winter and summer.In winter,nights are long.For more than two months you can't see the sun,even at noon.In summer,days are long.For more than two months the sun never sets and there is no night at a11.The temperature is very low near the North Pole.Even in summer ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle30.txt | Near the North Pole there are only two seasons:winter and summer.In winter,nights are long.For more than two months you can't see the sun,even at noon.In summer,days are long.For more than two months the sun never sets and there is no night at a11.The temperature is very low near the North Pole.Even in summer the tempe... | [
"spring or summer",
"summer or autumn",
"autumn or winter",
"spring or autumn"
] |
Comparing anatomy, and characterizing the similarities and differences, provides evidence of what process? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Comparing anatomy, and characterizing the similarities and differences, provides evidence of what process? | evolution | science | null | null | null | emergence | regression | devolution | evolution | Take a close look at this gorilla hand. The similarities to a human hand are remarkable. Comparing anatomy, and characterizing the similarities and differences, provides evidence of evolution. | null | null | null |
Which of the following is probably the best title of the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the depths of my memory, many things I did with my father still live. These things come to represent, in fact, what I call joy and love.
I don't remember my father ever getting into a swimming pool. But he did love the water. Any kind of boat ride seemed to give him pleasure. And he loved to fish; sometime... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16626.txt | In the depths of my memory, many things I did with my father still live. These things come to represent, in fact, what I call joy and love.
I don't remember my father ever getting into a swimming pool. But he did love the water. Any kind of boat ride seemed to give him pleasure. And he loved to fish; sometimes he took... | [
"Swimming, my favorite sport",
"Father, source of joy and love",
"Memories of past days",
"Interesting summer activities"
] |
What might happen the next morning? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day, Susie was unhappy when she came home from school. "What's the matter, my dear?" asked her mother, drawing her to her side and smiling.
"All our class must hand in compositions tomorrow. We must write 12 lines at least. But I can never write one. I'll have to go to school without a composition, for I w... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7049.txt | One day, Susie was unhappy when she came home from school. "What's the matter, my dear?" asked her mother, drawing her to her side and smiling.
"All our class must hand in compositions tomorrow. We must write 12 lines at least. But I can never write one. I'll have to go to school without a composition, for I won't copy... | [
"Susie's classmates would laugh at her.",
"Susie's teacher would be angry with her.",
"Susie's mother would ask her to stay at home.",
"Susie would hand in her composition happily."
] |
Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
B Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, and has long been a favorite destination of tourists from all over the world, as well as an important cultural and political center.
With its museums, shops, wonderful historic castle, and many pubs and restaurants, there are many things for visitors to enjoy all y... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13009.txt | B Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, and has long been a favorite destination of tourists from all over the world, as well as an important cultural and political center.
With its museums, shops, wonderful historic castle, and many pubs and restaurants, there are many things for visitors to enjoy all year round... | [
"The festival is economically important for Scotland.",
"Many people in Scotland rely on the festival for their jobs.",
"Local performers challenge bands from all over the world.",
"One is sure to find something to enjoy during the festival."
] |
The story tells us _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When you feel sad, tears will come down from your eyes. When you are happy, especially when you laugh hard, tears will also come down from your eyes. But tears have a more important job than showing your feelings.
Tears keep your eyes clean and healthy. They wash away dirt and germs just like bath. Your eyes ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8186.txt | When you feel sad, tears will come down from your eyes. When you are happy, especially when you laugh hard, tears will also come down from your eyes. But tears have a more important job than showing your feelings.
Tears keep your eyes clean and healthy. They wash away dirt and germs just like bath. Your eyes also need... | [
"what makes people blind",
"why people have tears",
"why people cry when they are sad",
"what tears are"
] |
When a student wants to do exercise at school, he or she had better _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Exercise is an important part of a healthy life. It reduces your risk of heart attack and is a good way to control body weight. It is also something you can do with other people, which can be great fun. So, it is important to find time to exercise and be healthier. As well as making time to exercises, another ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12369.txt | Exercise is an important part of a healthy life. It reduces your risk of heart attack and is a good way to control body weight. It is also something you can do with other people, which can be great fun. So, it is important to find time to exercise and be healthier. As well as making time to exercises, another way is to... | [
"take part in all the exercise programs",
"have sports with friends or classmates",
"choose the one that he or she likes",
"choose the same one all the time"
] |
Which of the following can be the best title of the article? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
IMAGINE if, to collect your salary each month, you had to walk to the nearest town, perhaps tens of miles away, to gather in a school or a football court or a church. There, you and your colleagues wait for a man to arrive from the capital, perhaps a thousand miles away, with a suitcase of cash.
Few countries ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13046.txt | IMAGINE if, to collect your salary each month, you had to walk to the nearest town, perhaps tens of miles away, to gather in a school or a football court or a church. There, you and your colleagues wait for a man to arrive from the capital, perhaps a thousand miles away, with a suitcase of cash.
Few countries are as co... | [
"Unavoidable robberies",
"Frequent corruption",
"Cash on the way",
"Best banking system"
] |
What does subduction of a plate lead to? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What does subduction of a plate lead to? | melting and volcanism | science | null | null | null | swell and volcanism | bending and volcanism | pressure and volcanism | melting and volcanism | Subduction of a plate leads to melting and volcanism. | null | null | null |
What material comprises the sun and other stars, as well as lightning and the northern lights? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What material comprises the sun and other stars, as well as lightning and the northern lights? | plasma | science | null | null | null | gas | aurora | gamma | plasma | The sun and other stars consist of plasma. Plasma is also found naturally in lightning and the northern and southern lights. Human-made plasma is found in fluorescent lights, plasma TV screens, and plasma spheres. | null | null | null |
According to the writer, which of the following is not true? _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For years and years people have been saying that the rail ways are dead. "We can do without railways", people say as if motorcars and planes have made the railways unnecessary. We all keep hearing that trains are slow, that they lose money, and that they're dying. But this is far from the truth. In these days ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22820.txt | For years and years people have been saying that the rail ways are dead. "We can do without railways", people say as if motorcars and planes have made the railways unnecessary. We all keep hearing that trains are slow, that they lose money, and that they're dying. But this is far from the truth. In these days of expens... | [
"It is cheaper to travel by train than by plane",
"The railway station is usually at the center of a city",
"When you get off the plane you will find yourself right in the city center",
"No motorcar or plane can carry as many goods as a train does"
] |
In the letter, Anne is probably _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Anne,
I like your column very much. I met a girl four years ago at a gym. She was the one who originally approached me and we became good friends. Then one day, she made me really angry, so angry that I just left and we never saw each other again.
Looking back, I really regret ending things that way. It ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17485.txt | Dear Anne,
I like your column very much. I met a girl four years ago at a gym. She was the one who originally approached me and we became good friends. Then one day, she made me really angry, so angry that I just left and we never saw each other again.
Looking back, I really regret ending things that way. It was a cow... | [
"Tom's friend",
"Tom's teacher",
"a woman reporter",
"a columnist"
] |
What is mainly discussed in the text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A simple piece of clothesline hangs between some environmentally friendly Americans and their neighbors.
On one side stand those who see clothes dryers as a waste of energy and a major polluter of the environment.As a result, they are turning to clotheslines as part of the "what-I-can-do environmentalism."
O... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high718.txt | A simple piece of clothesline hangs between some environmentally friendly Americans and their neighbors.
On one side stand those who see clothes dryers as a waste of energy and a major polluter of the environment.As a result, they are turning to clotheslines as part of the "what-I-can-do environmentalism."
On the oth... | [
"Clothesline drying: a way to save energy and money.",
"Clothesline drying: a lost art rediscovered.",
"Opposite opinions on clothesline drying.",
"Different varieties of clotheslines."
] |
What is the researchers' purpose of studying ice? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Where do you keep ice? In die freezer, of course. That's what scientists might have thought when they were looking for a safe place to store ice from mountain glaciers from around the world. They've decided to store ice in Antarctica because global warming is causing some of the glaciers in places like the Alp... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13497.txt | Where do you keep ice? In die freezer, of course. That's what scientists might have thought when they were looking for a safe place to store ice from mountain glaciers from around the world. They've decided to store ice in Antarctica because global warming is causing some of the glaciers in places like the Alps to melt... | [
"To learn about climate.",
"To learn about the Alps.",
"To trap air bubbles.",
"To reduce carbon dioxide."
] |
It is NOT true that this new technology _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Offering a powerful new tool against terrorism, researchers have found a way to detect lies in the liar's blushing face. The technique, described in the journal Nature, uses a thermal camera to detect the sudden shift of blood flow in the face. The system performed as a traditional polygraph , the scient... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18199.txt | Offering a powerful new tool against terrorism, researchers have found a way to detect lies in the liar's blushing face. The technique, described in the journal Nature, uses a thermal camera to detect the sudden shift of blood flow in the face. The system performed as a traditional polygraph , the scientists repo... | [
"is incomparable as a result of perfect development and necessary rests",
"is likely to be used widely to screen large number of people",
"faces the danger of being fooled by experienced and drug-taking liars",
"needs to be improved before being put into use"
] |
What do Ahern and his sea turtle patrol do in the early morning? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Miami Beach is a top destination for vacationers from around the world --not to mention a location for sea turtles laying eggs. For years, female sea turtles have returned to the beaches where they were born to build nests for their next generation. As Miami Beach continues to develop; wildlife officials and v... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20191.txt | Miami Beach is a top destination for vacationers from around the world --not to mention a location for sea turtles laying eggs. For years, female sea turtles have returned to the beaches where they were born to build nests for their next generation. As Miami Beach continues to develop; wildlife officials and volunteers... | [
"find tracks left by sea turtles",
"pick up the trash on the beach",
"collect eggs laid by sea turtles",
"exercise to lose weight"
] |
According to Nick Gibb, grasp of basic subjects early on in primary school is important for _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Primary schools could be told to remove some traditional subject-based lessons and replace them with "personal development" classes to encourage children to improve their social and practical skill. Parents, teachers and pupils, who took part in the investigation carried out for the biggest ever official revie... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7106.txt | Primary schools could be told to remove some traditional subject-based lessons and replace them with "personal development" classes to encourage children to improve their social and practical skill. Parents, teachers and pupils, who took part in the investigation carried out for the biggest ever official review of the ... | [
"the primary curriculum reform",
"children's development in the future",
"children's educational equality",
"increasing the children's confidence"
] |
Which of the following can be the best title for this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Almost nothing we do in this world is done in isolation*. At work or at play, you'll find yourself in groups, working with other people: your team at work, a meeting with fellow workers, your family, a holiday with friends, a group of students working together, a group of neighbors wanting to make changes. It ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7343.txt | Almost nothing we do in this world is done in isolation*. At work or at play, you'll find yourself in groups, working with other people: your team at work, a meeting with fellow workers, your family, a holiday with friends, a group of students working together, a group of neighbors wanting to make changes. It is now re... | [
"How to be successful leaders",
"Successful leaders",
"Be natural leaders",
"Be sensitive and confident"
] |
We can infer from the passage that hard-driving character _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Here are six questions about your approach to life. Try to answer them as honestly as you can.
Are you hard driving and competitive?
Are you usually pressed for time?
Do you want to control others?
Do you have a strong need to do better than others in most things?
Do you eat too quickly?
Do you get upset when ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20997.txt | Here are six questions about your approach to life. Try to answer them as honestly as you can.
Are you hard driving and competitive?
Are you usually pressed for time?
Do you want to control others?
Do you have a strong need to do better than others in most things?
Do you eat too quickly?
Do you get upset when you have ... | [
"does good to your health",
"helps you fit in with the new situation quickly",
"gets you more prizes",
"contributes a lot to your career success"
] |
According to the study, people think that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What do you think of black cats? Are they unluckier than cats of other colors? Many people in Western countries think so. Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), did a study on cat colours and people's understandings of cat personalities.
The study found that people do judge cat pe... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3724.txt | What do you think of black cats? Are they unluckier than cats of other colors? Many people in Western countries think so. Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), did a study on cat colours and people's understandings of cat personalities.
The study found that people do judge cat personaliti... | [
"black cats have special personalities",
"orange and bi-coloured cats are generous",
"cats with three colours are friendly",
"white cats are calm, lazy and shy"
] |
What is the purpose of the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When Luke went to university he thought he would be on a new journey in life and getting his own place. In the UK, it's common to fly the nest at a fairly young age. Many choose a flat-share; others make plans to get on the property ladder.
But the current economic situation forced Luke back to his mum's house... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14895.txt | When Luke went to university he thought he would be on a new journey in life and getting his own place. In the UK, it's common to fly the nest at a fairly young age. Many choose a flat-share; others make plans to get on the property ladder.
But the current economic situation forced Luke back to his mum's house at the a... | [
"To persuade children into living on their own after getting married.",
"To show the present situation of young people living with their parents.",
"To compare the advantages and disadvantages of living with parents.",
"To present the problems young adults may face after going to university."
] |
The best title of the passage might be _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many American schools have a student exchange program with foreign countries. Along with this program,there is usually another one called the"American Host Family"program.As its name suggests,the program gets American families involved in foreign students' lives in America and offers homes for them.
Foreign st... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11294.txt | Many American schools have a student exchange program with foreign countries. Along with this program,there is usually another one called the"American Host Family"program.As its name suggests,the program gets American families involved in foreign students' lives in America and offers homes for them.
Foreign students ge... | [
"Studying in the U.S.",
"The\"Host Family Program\"in the U.S.",
"The\"Student Exchange Program\"in the U.S.",
"Activities in American Schools"
] |
Before calling, you have to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most of us use the telephone several times a day to talk with friends or make social arrangements . These calls are usually quite easy and require little planning.
Using the telephone for business purpose is different. In any organization the person on the telephone represents the company and gives an impressi... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3553.txt | Most of us use the telephone several times a day to talk with friends or make social arrangements . These calls are usually quite easy and require little planning.
Using the telephone for business purpose is different. In any organization the person on the telephone represents the company and gives an impression of the... | [
"stay at your company only",
"learn important data and figures by heart",
"get things ready for the communication",
"choose the right time and place"
] |
What should you do if the connection is bad when you aye talking on your mobile phone? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mobile Phone Manners
Mobile phones have changed the way we communicate;they have also brought about problems in phone manners.Gaik Lira, a Singapore-based advice has some advice on phone manners.
When dealing with missed calls,the person being.called should return the call."Calls should be returned... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17636.txt | Mobile Phone Manners
Mobile phones have changed the way we communicate;they have also brought about problems in phone manners.Gaik Lira, a Singapore-based advice has some advice on phone manners.
When dealing with missed calls,the person being.called should return the call."Calls should be returned as soon ... | [
"Raise your voice in order to be heard.",
"Hold on till the connection becomes better.",
"Ask someone next to you to lend you his or her phone.",
"Move away from where you are or stop and talk later."
] |
When Konrad picked up the bottle from the sea, _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In April 2014, the world's oldest known message in a bottle was discovered floating in the Baltic Sea. It had spent 101years lost in the ocean! The message was finally sent to the author's granddaughter.
A German fisherman named Konrad Fischer found the brown bottle near Kiel, Germany. He said he nearly threw ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18760.txt | In April 2014, the world's oldest known message in a bottle was discovered floating in the Baltic Sea. It had spent 101years lost in the ocean! The message was finally sent to the author's granddaughter.
A German fisherman named Konrad Fischer found the brown bottle near Kiel, Germany. He said he nearly threw the bottl... | [
"he thought it would bring him good luck.",
"he noticed the postcard inside immediately.",
"he decided to uncover the secret of the bottle.",
"he wanted to throw it back into the sea at first."
] |
According to Steger,people can save the earth by_. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you want to see the effects of global warming? Then head north.Will Steger is going to take all of us there.
Steger,64, the first person to make a dogsled trip to the Noah Pole,is a very famous and admired polar explorer.He's at home in frozen parts of the world where few humans ever step on.Steger is also ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17124.txt | Do you want to see the effects of global warming? Then head north.Will Steger is going to take all of us there.
Steger,64, the first person to make a dogsled trip to the Noah Pole,is a very famous and admired polar explorer.He's at home in frozen parts of the world where few humans ever step on.Steger is also a devoted... | [
"changing their harmful way of life",
"learning more about the environment",
"willingly giving up their comfortable life",
"getting used to the present changes of the earth"
] |
Which statement is right according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Happy birthday
The China National Opera (CNO) will give a concert to celebrate its 50th birthday .
Different generations of CNO vocalists , like Li Guangxi , Yao Hong and Ma Mei , will present the concert which will feature both songs from famous Chinese operas like "The White-haired Girl" and "The Hundredth B... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17026.txt | Happy birthday
The China National Opera (CNO) will give a concert to celebrate its 50th birthday .
Different generations of CNO vocalists , like Li Guangxi , Yao Hong and Ma Mei , will present the concert which will feature both songs from famous Chinese operas like "The White-haired Girl" and "The Hundredth Bride", as... | [
"Li Guangxi, Yao Hong and Ma Mei stand for the same generation of CNO vocalists.",
"\"Rigoletto\" is a famous piece on the theme of the moon.",
"\"Lofty Mountain and Flowing River\" is a traditional Chinese music.",
"Zhou Yaokun will play solos and Fan Weiqing will collaborate with the folk music orchestra. k... |
The main purpose of the passage is to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The early lack of exposure to science ,technology,engineering and mathematics (STEM) can be harmful to achieving gender balance in these fields. It begins when we are young and continues throughout our time in high school.
While at home,girls generally don't get to experience the level of exposure or encourag... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3266.txt | The early lack of exposure to science ,technology,engineering and mathematics (STEM) can be harmful to achieving gender balance in these fields. It begins when we are young and continues throughout our time in high school.
While at home,girls generally don't get to experience the level of exposure or encouragement in ... | [
"show women's potentials in STEM fields",
"praise women's contributions to STEM fields",
"describe the present gender bias in STEM fields",
"call for more involvement of women in STEM fields"
] |
Which sentence best explains why TV ads products bombard parents? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Watching a child struggle to breathe during as asthma attack is frightening for any parent. So it is only natural that most moms and dads will try just about anything, including spending a lot of money -to keep an attack at bay. Trouble is, more than half of parents are trying strategies that simply do not w... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16665.txt | Watching a child struggle to breathe during as asthma attack is frightening for any parent. So it is only natural that most moms and dads will try just about anything, including spending a lot of money -to keep an attack at bay. Trouble is, more than half of parents are trying strategies that simply do not work and w... | [
"TV ads are obliged to make sure parents understand all terms of their introductory offers.",
"TV ads want to be sure that parents understand the benefits of very effective medical aids.",
"TV ads want parents to understand clearly the terms of their introductory offers.",
"TV ads want parents to be attracted... |
What is the cause of behavioral difference between populations? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the cause of behavioral difference between populations? | genetic differences | science | null | null | null | genetic wavelengths | environmental factors | electromagnetic differences | genetic differences | null | null | null | |
If you've chosen a vacation destination, which website should you visit to choose the cheapest dates for air tickets? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Higher hotel prices, airline capacity cuts and rising travel demand mean travelers will have to work harder to find a good deal in 2013. But there are plenty of online tools to help keep your vacation expenses _ . Here are some websites to help you save money on air tickets this year.
Looking for sales on a s... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8343.txt | Higher hotel prices, airline capacity cuts and rising travel demand mean travelers will have to work harder to find a good deal in 2013. But there are plenty of online tools to help keep your vacation expenses _ . Here are some websites to help you save money on air tickets this year.
Looking for sales on a specific r... | [
"Airfare Watchdog.com",
"kayak.com/explore",
"Itasoftware.com",
"Yapta.com"
] |
The main purpose of the article is to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
IN China, red is known to be a lucky color. But you may be surprised to know that British culture is also full of the color red. It's true: Go to Britain and you will see red everywhere.
There are red postboxes on street corners and on the sides of buildings. The British red phone box is famous all over the wo... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13782.txt | IN China, red is known to be a lucky color. But you may be surprised to know that British culture is also full of the color red. It's true: Go to Britain and you will see red everywhere.
There are red postboxes on street corners and on the sides of buildings. The British red phone box is famous all over the world. The ... | [
"compare",
"judge",
"inform",
"argue"
] |
What happened after he had picked a few sweet reddish mangoes? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once there was a man who lied to eat mangoes. One day he decided to get the sweetest mango from the very top of the tree. Mangoes which are exposed to the sun the most are the sweetest.
So he climbed up to the top, where the branches were thin. He managed to pick up a few sweet reddish fruits, but, in an attem... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2627.txt | Once there was a man who lied to eat mangoes. One day he decided to get the sweetest mango from the very top of the tree. Mangoes which are exposed to the sun the most are the sweetest.
So he climbed up to the top, where the branches were thin. He managed to pick up a few sweet reddish fruits, but, in an attempt to cli... | [
"He slipped and fell to the ground suddenly.",
"He was climbing down quickly but carefully.",
"He remained hanging helplessly on the tree.",
"He shouted loudly for help but no one helped."
] |
Which is the best choice to complete Roger's idea: "The Country Bears have been a part of Disneyland for nearly 30 years, _ ." | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Allen: I've never been in big fan of the bears, especially the vacation show. On my last trip to Disneyland (1999) we passed it by, because we didn't want to spend the time on something we didn't really enjoy. If we'd known it would be closed by our next visit, I'm sure we would have watched it one more time. ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12622.txt | Allen: I've never been in big fan of the bears, especially the vacation show. On my last trip to Disneyland (1999) we passed it by, because we didn't want to spend the time on something we didn't really enjoy. If we'd known it would be closed by our next visit, I'm sure we would have watched it one more time. I was jus... | [
"and I feel it is time to give our bears a good rest",
"but anyway, the attraction has lost interest",
"but I know that Disneyland will always be changing, and I accept that",
"and I am sad that the Bears will be leaving"
] |
What will happen to shipwrecks in the end? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Throughout seafaring history, ships and sailors have been lost to storms, accidents and war. Until recently, most of these ships were weak wooden sailing vessel , their skeletons quickly eaten away by sea creatures. Now, large vessels made of steel float on the seas. Thousands of these huge ships have been l... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2221.txt | Throughout seafaring history, ships and sailors have been lost to storms, accidents and war. Until recently, most of these ships were weak wooden sailing vessel , their skeletons quickly eaten away by sea creatures. Now, large vessels made of steel float on the seas. Thousands of these huge ships have been lost in ti... | [
"They will be pulled out of the sea for research.",
"They are likely to disappear and form reefs.",
"They will become an island under the sea.",
"They will be like works of art."
] |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.