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Which source of electricity would harm the environment the least? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Which source of electricity would harm the environment the least?
Choices:
A. solar power
B. diesel generator
C. hydroelectric dams
D. power lines | Correct answer: A | science | Mercury_7093188 | {
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After seeing the irises sprouting, the author _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mom's birthday present? It may be a difficult thing for some people, but for me, it is an easy thing. Mom loved flowers, so every year I sent her flowers. Actually she had a bed of irises in the backyard of her small, Indiana farm. They were beautiful. "Take some," she said, "Dig some up and plant them on th... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6550.txt | Mom's birthday present? It may be a difficult thing for some people, but for me, it is an easy thing. Mom loved flowers, so every year I sent her flowers. Actually she had a bed of irises in the backyard of her small, Indiana farm. They were beautiful. "Take some," she said, "Dig some up and plant them on the side of... | [
"decided to send flowers to her sister on Mom's birthday",
"dug them out because they were flowerless",
"decided to send them to Mom after they bloom",
"ordered flowers for the people living in Mom's home"
] |
It is essential for a policeman to be trained in criminal law _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Real policemen, both in Britain and the United States, hardly recognize any similarity between their lives and what they see on TV -- if they ever get home in time. There are similarities, of course, but the cops (policemen) don't think much of them.
The first difference is that a policeman's real life ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17508.txt | Real policemen, both in Britain and the United States, hardly recognize any similarity between their lives and what they see on TV -- if they ever get home in time. There are similarities, of course, but the cops (policemen) don't think much of them.
The first difference is that a policeman's real life revolves ... | [
"so that he can catch criminals in the streets easily",
"because many of the criminals he has to catch are very dangerous",
"because he has to know nearly as much about law as a professional lawyer",
"so that he can give a good reason for his arrests in court"
] |
What can we know about IELTS results? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some students who took the International English Language Testing System(IELTS) exam in August and September, 2015 have had their results"withheld permanently", sending a strong signal that the examiners intend to stamp out cheating, some senior language tutors said.
Yang Yuting, chief language training tutor... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19530.txt | Some students who took the International English Language Testing System(IELTS) exam in August and September, 2015 have had their results"withheld permanently", sending a strong signal that the examiners intend to stamp out cheating, some senior language tutors said.
Yang Yuting, chief language training tutor at Amber... | [
"They are announced through an e-mail.",
"All results will be rechecked by examiners.",
"They are announced in at least ten days.",
"The results include scores of four different parts."
] |
We can infer from the text that_. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Procter and Gamble(P&G)has announced that it'll enlarge its household products empire by combining with Gillette. The deal is expected to close this autumn because it should get permission from US Antitrust Regulators ,P&G said in a statement.
P&G is to gain all of Gillette's business, including its pro... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17140.txt | Procter and Gamble(P&G)has announced that it'll enlarge its household products empire by combining with Gillette. The deal is expected to close this autumn because it should get permission from US Antitrust Regulators ,P&G said in a statement.
P&G is to gain all of Gillette's business, including its producing an... | [
"The combination of big companies may possibly lead to trust.",
"All Gillette's thirty-two factories are in fourteen countries",
"P&G made less profits than Gillette in 2004",
"P&G's products are worse than Gillette's"
] |
The author mentions the sudden stop of the bus to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In many sports, physical contact is part of the game. But when athletes hit their heads, the hit can cause concussions .
Concussions have long been a concern for professional athletes, but they've become more common among young players too. Between 2001 and 2009, the number of kids under 19 visiting doctors f... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11317.txt | In many sports, physical contact is part of the game. But when athletes hit their heads, the hit can cause concussions .
Concussions have long been a concern for professional athletes, but they've become more common among young players too. Between 2001 and 2009, the number of kids under 19 visiting doctors for concus... | [
"stress it's dangerous to ride buses",
"show human brains are easily damaged",
"give a better explanation of concussions",
"remind people to wear helmets while playing sports"
] |
If you go to London in December, you will not be able to _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
London has more than nine million visitors every year. They come and visit some of the most famous places in England: Big Ben, the Tower of London and the River Thames.
You can see some of the most interesting places in London by getting on the tour buses. Or you can take a ride on the London Eye. This large w... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11296.txt | London has more than nine million visitors every year. They come and visit some of the most famous places in England: Big Ben, the Tower of London and the River Thames.
You can see some of the most interesting places in London by getting on the tour buses. Or you can take a ride on the London Eye. This large wheel slow... | [
"visit Windsor Castle",
"tour the Buckingham Palace",
"tour the city along the River Thames",
"watch the soldiers outside the Buckingham Palace changing guards."
] |
What is the best title of the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People have different ways of greeting each other. They might shake hands , kiss or hug . But do you ever wonder how dogs say hello?
If you are a dog lover, you already know the answer to this question. When you arrive home, your dog jumps up into your lap . It wags its tail, and sometimes gives you wet k... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1551.txt | People have different ways of greeting each other. They might shake hands , kiss or hug . But do you ever wonder how dogs say hello?
If you are a dog lover, you already know the answer to this question. When you arrive home, your dog jumps up into your lap . It wags its tail, and sometimes gives you wet kisses.
Li... | [
"Humans and dogs.",
"My favorite animal.",
"How do dogs say hello?",
"Cute dogs."
] |
Ions can be formed when atoms lose what other particles? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Ions can be formed when atoms lose what other particles? | electrons | science | null | null | null | shells | neutrons | protons | electrons | By losing an electron, the sodium atom becomes a sodium ion. It now has more protons than electrons and a charge of +1. Positive ions such as sodium are given the same name as the element. The chemical symbol has a plus sign to distinguish the ion from an atom of the element. The symbol for a sodium ion is Na + . | null | null | null |
The passage mainly talks about _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most people feel lonely sometimes, but it usually only lasts a few minutes or a few hours. This kind of loneliness is not serious. In fact, it is quite normal. For some people, though, loneliness can last for years. Now researchers say there are three different types of loneliness.
The first kind of loneliness... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16099.txt | Most people feel lonely sometimes, but it usually only lasts a few minutes or a few hours. This kind of loneliness is not serious. In fact, it is quite normal. For some people, though, loneliness can last for years. Now researchers say there are three different types of loneliness.
The first kind of loneliness is tempo... | [
"the subjects of psychology",
"the study on loneliness",
"the interests of psychologists",
"the treatment of loneliness"
] |
Hazel and Razel are twins who share everything they receive. If Hazel received 6 shirts, while Razel received twice the number of shirts as Hazel. How many shirts do they have in total? | Razel received 6 x 2 = <<6*2=12>>12 shirts.
Therefore, they have 12 + 6 = <<12+6=18>>18 shirts altogether.
#### 18 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Hazel and Razel are twins who share everything they receive. If Hazel received 6 shirts, while Razel received twice the number of shirts as Hazel. How many shirts do they have in total? | Razel received 6 x 2 = <<6*2=12>>12 shirts.
Therefore, they have 12 + 6 = <<12+6=18>>18 shirts altogether.
#### 18 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What is the solid of water? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Water can be a liquid, a solid or a gas. When it is a solid, it can be as hard as stone. When it is a liquid, it can run through your fingers. When it is a gas, you may not see or feel it.
Water can change from a solid to a liquid or to a gas easily. This is why we always have fresh water. Now let us find out ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1587.txt | Water can be a liquid, a solid or a gas. When it is a solid, it can be as hard as stone. When it is a liquid, it can run through your fingers. When it is a gas, you may not see or feel it.
Water can change from a solid to a liquid or to a gas easily. This is why we always have fresh water. Now let us find out how it do... | [
"Rain",
"Gas",
"Stone",
"Ice"
] |
To catch a unicorn, the unicorn-trappers had to try all of the following EXCEPT _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Despite the fact that it has never been seen almost everyone is familiar with the legendary unicorn . Descriptions of unicorns have been found dating from ancient times. The great philosopher Aristotle theorized that there were two types of unicorn--- the so-called Indian Ass and the Oryx, a kind of antelope. ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3240.txt | Despite the fact that it has never been seen almost everyone is familiar with the legendary unicorn . Descriptions of unicorns have been found dating from ancient times. The great philosopher Aristotle theorized that there were two types of unicorn--- the so-called Indian Ass and the Oryx, a kind of antelope. Unicorns ... | [
"attracting the unicorn to attack",
"making use of the tree as a defense",
"hiding quickly behind the unicorn",
"having the unicorn horn stuck in the tree"
] |
If you want to buy some old furniture, you may _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
*Share flats happy valley big flat, 1 room ready for use immediately. quiet and convenient, fully furnished, park view. $6, 800 including bills with maid. female nonsmoker. no pet. sara 25720836 or 10077809.
* moving sale 2 armchairs, red/brown at $400 each; coffee table, black, wood, $800; oil painting, big, ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9569.txt | *Share flats happy valley big flat, 1 room ready for use immediately. quiet and convenient, fully furnished, park view. $6, 800 including bills with maid. female nonsmoker. no pet. sara 25720836 or 10077809.
* moving sale 2 armchairs, red/brown at $400 each; coffee table, black, wood, $800; oil painting, big, $900; tia... | [
"get in touch with nova electronics",
"call at 2524-5867 any day except Monday",
"do it before you move to another place",
"call at either 2524-5867 on Monday or 2521-6011 on Saturday"
] |
The best title for the passage should be _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Franz Schubert was a well-known musician in the world. But he lived a very hard life and often went hungry. One day, being very hungry, he went into a small restaurant in Vienna, hoping he might meet some friends there. He looked around and saw nobody he could borrow any money from. Then his eyes fell on a pap... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3201.txt | Franz Schubert was a well-known musician in the world. But he lived a very hard life and often went hungry. One day, being very hungry, he went into a small restaurant in Vienna, hoping he might meet some friends there. He looked around and saw nobody he could borrow any money from. Then his eyes fell on a paper on one... | [
"the hard life of Schubert",
"Schubert and restaurant owner",
"Franz Schubert in a hotel",
"Franz Schubert and his berceuse"
] |
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother is mainly about _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some American parents might think their children need better education to compete with China and other countries' children. But how much do the parents themselves need to change?
A new book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother written by Amy Chua has caused a debate about cultural differences in parenting. Ms. Chua... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1709.txt | Some American parents might think their children need better education to compete with China and other countries' children. But how much do the parents themselves need to change?
A new book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother written by Amy Chua has caused a debate about cultural differences in parenting. Ms. Chua is a pro... | [
"how to teach children to learn music",
"how to change the ways of parenting",
"Amy Chun's experience in parenting",
"Amy Chun's reflection of her family life"
] |
What can be concluded from Jonathan Smallwood's words? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Catch yourself daydreaming while washing the dishes again? If this happens often you probably have a pretty capable working memory and a sharper brain, new research suggests.
This mind wandering, it seems, actually gives your working memory a workout. Working memory is the mental work space that allows the bra... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high599.txt | Catch yourself daydreaming while washing the dishes again? If this happens often you probably have a pretty capable working memory and a sharper brain, new research suggests.
This mind wandering, it seems, actually gives your working memory a workout. Working memory is the mental work space that allows the brain to _ m... | [
"People who often have daydreams probably own a pretty capable working memory.",
"On the working memory test, people with wandering minds will get high score.",
"Absorbed in the mind wandering, your attention left no space for your goal.",
"Dealing with some easy jobs, people with higher working memory will d... |
What would happen when one computer in the network broke down after the new network system was set up? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We are all busy talking about and using the Internet. But how many of us know the history of the Internet?
Many people are surprised when they find that the Internet was set up in the 1960s. At that time, computers were large and expensive. Computer networks didn't work well. If one computer in the network bro... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2740.txt | We are all busy talking about and using the Internet. But how many of us know the history of the Internet?
Many people are surprised when they find that the Internet was set up in the 1960s. At that time, computers were large and expensive. Computer networks didn't work well. If one computer in the network broke down, ... | [
"The other computers would wait.",
"The other computers would still work.",
"Some of the others still worked.",
"The other computers wouldn't work."
] |
When describing hipsters, the author speaks _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
They can be seen more frequently than ever before on college campuses, wearing flannel and thickframed glasses while listening to music. One might find them playing unusual musical instruments, shopping at secondhand stores or expressing themselves in other unique ways.
They call themselves hipsters. Being "h... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5959.txt | They can be seen more frequently than ever before on college campuses, wearing flannel and thickframed glasses while listening to music. One might find them playing unusual musical instruments, shopping at secondhand stores or expressing themselves in other unique ways.
They call themselves hipsters. Being "hip" used ... | [
"in an ironic voice",
"in an objective voice",
"in an angry voice",
"in a funny voice"
] |
John's father is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I'm John.My father is a factory manager.He comes from America.My mother is a teacher.She's English.She can speak some Chinese.She is an English teacher at schoo1.I'm a student in my mother's schoo1.At school I can play with my Chinese friends.We can play football,basketball and table tennis.My mother can play ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6060.txt | I'm John.My father is a factory manager.He comes from America.My mother is a teacher.She's English.She can speak some Chinese.She is an English teacher at schoo1.I'm a student in my mother's schoo1.At school I can play with my Chinese friends.We can play football,basketball and table tennis.My mother can play the piano... | [
"in a school",
"in a factory",
"in a hotel",
"in a hospital"
] |
Mark Twain knew that he was a heavy sleeper, so_. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mark Twain, the famous American writer, was once traveling in France .He went by train to Dijon. He was very tired and wanted to sleep. He therefore asked the conductor to wake him up when the train came to Dijon
But first he explained he was a very heavy sleeper,"I may bossibly protest loudly when you try to ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17510.txt | Mark Twain, the famous American writer, was once traveling in France .He went by train to Dijon. He was very tired and wanted to sleep. He therefore asked the conductor to wake him up when the train came to Dijon
But first he explained he was a very heavy sleeper,"I may bossibly protest loudly when you try to wake me u... | [
"he protested loudly to the conductor",
"he did not sleep before he arrived at Dijon",
"he told the conductor to wake him up no matter how loudly he might protest",
"he slept lightly that time"
] |
Where did the Clarkes enjoy themselves before they left for New York? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's Really a Miracle
Mr. Clarke works in New York and he brought his family to China last summer. They visited many places of interest and had a good time here. Before they left for New York, the Clarkes climbed the Great Wall. It was the greatest project over two thousand years ago. They took a lot of phot... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4761.txt | It's Really a Miracle
Mr. Clarke works in New York and he brought his family to China last summer. They visited many places of interest and had a good time here. Before they left for New York, the Clarkes climbed the Great Wall. It was the greatest project over two thousand years ago. They took a lot of photos there ... | [
"In London.",
"In Beijing.",
"In Shanghai.",
"In Hong Kong."
] |
The authors refer to work by Camerer and others in order to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Every day, millions of shoppers hit the stores in full force--both online and on foot--searching for the perfect gift. Aside from purchasing holiday gifts, most people regularly buy presents for other occasions throughout the year, including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and baby showers. Th... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14805.txt | Every day, millions of shoppers hit the stores in full force--both online and on foot--searching for the perfect gift. Aside from purchasing holiday gifts, most people regularly buy presents for other occasions throughout the year, including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and baby showers. This freque... | [
"offer an explanation",
"introduce an argument",
"question an intension",
"support a conclusion"
] |
Why is the prize named the Man Booker Prize? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Man Booker Prize for Fiction is awarded for a novel written by a writer from the Commonwealth or the Republic of Ireland and it aims to represent the very best in contemporary fiction. The prize was originally called the Booker-McConnell Prize, which was the name of the company that sponsored it, though it... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14955.txt | The Man Booker Prize for Fiction is awarded for a novel written by a writer from the Commonwealth or the Republic of Ireland and it aims to represent the very best in contemporary fiction. The prize was originally called the Booker-McConnell Prize, which was the name of the company that sponsored it, though it was bett... | [
"Because the prize is given to writers from the Commonwealth.",
"Because the prize was known as simply the 'Booker Prize'.",
"Because the prize is sponsored by the Man Group and they kept the name.",
"Because the prize is aimed to award the very best contemporary fiction."
] |
What feeling did the author's mother express in her reply? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"I've changed my mind. I wanted to have a telescope, but now I want my daddy back." Lucien Lawrence's letter to Father Christmas written after his schoolteacher father had been knifed to death outside his school gate, must have touched every heart. Lucien went on to say that without his father he couldn't see ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1247.txt | "I've changed my mind. I wanted to have a telescope, but now I want my daddy back." Lucien Lawrence's letter to Father Christmas written after his schoolteacher father had been knifed to death outside his school gate, must have touched every heart. Lucien went on to say that without his father he couldn't see the stars... | [
"Proud.",
"Happy.",
"Disappointed.",
"Worried"
] |
How many students shared their ideas in the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Time flies. Your time in junior high school will come to an end in a few months. Let's look back over the last three years. What were the highs and lows?
For Zhang Xiaomeng, a senior high school girl from Jiangsu, meeting her best friend Hua Xuan was the best part of her time at junior high school. They went t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2847.txt | Time flies. Your time in junior high school will come to an end in a few months. Let's look back over the last three years. What were the highs and lows?
For Zhang Xiaomeng, a senior high school girl from Jiangsu, meeting her best friend Hua Xuan was the best part of her time at junior high school. They went to class t... | [
"Three.",
"Four.",
"Five.",
"Six."
] |
Your value doesn't come from what you do but _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A famous teacher was speaking to the students at our school.He began his lesson by holding up a Y=100 bill.Then he said to the three hundred students,"Who would like this Y=100 bill?"The students began to put up their hands at once.
Then he said,"I am going to give this Y=100 to one of you,but first,let me do ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5271.txt | A famous teacher was speaking to the students at our school.He began his lesson by holding up a Y=100 bill.Then he said to the three hundred students,"Who would like this Y=100 bill?"The students began to put up their hands at once.
Then he said,"I am going to give this Y=100 to one of you,but first,let me do this."He ... | [
"who you know",
"who made you",
"who you remember",
"who you are"
] |
What can we learn from the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
(CNN)-China will sometimes say "no" and the world should get used to it.
That message came through when China joined Russia in blocking action on Syria.
"Do not mistakenly think that because China takes a careful and responsible position on the Syria issue, China will not use its veto power or will always ab... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15546.txt | (CNN)-China will sometimes say "no" and the world should get used to it.
That message came through when China joined Russia in blocking action on Syria.
"Do not mistakenly think that because China takes a careful and responsible position on the Syria issue, China will not use its veto power or will always abstain ," ... | [
"China has a firm stand on international issues.",
"The U.N. asks the whole world to get used to China saying no on international issues.",
"CNN believed that China helped Syria to fight against the U.N.",
"All the member countries of the U.N. supported Susan Rice."
] |
Which of the following is NOT the result of Japan's move to purchase the islands? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Taiwanese fishing boats that sailed to the Diaoyu Islands to protest Japan's "purchase" of part of the islands completed their voyage Tuesday morning and have set sail for home.
Local media reported that the boats finished their protest at 9:15 a.m. and are expected to return to a port in northeast Taiwa... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17384.txt | Taiwanese fishing boats that sailed to the Diaoyu Islands to protest Japan's "purchase" of part of the islands completed their voyage Tuesday morning and have set sail for home.
Local media reported that the boats finished their protest at 9:15 a.m. and are expected to return to a port in northeast Taiwan's Yilan... | [
"Opposition from Chinese government.",
"Nationwide demonstrations were carried out in China.",
"Fishing boats organized by Taiwan government sailed to the islands to protest.",
"Chinese consumers refused to buy products imported from Japan."
] |
What's the purpose of the text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An ATM that spits out cupcakes instead of cash is now filling a popular demand in the American market:late-night desire for freshly baked sweets.
In six cities across the country, sugar addicts can now purchase a cupcake for $4.25 from an automatic machine 24 hours every day.The freshly baked goods are made by... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7166.txt | An ATM that spits out cupcakes instead of cash is now filling a popular demand in the American market:late-night desire for freshly baked sweets.
In six cities across the country, sugar addicts can now purchase a cupcake for $4.25 from an automatic machine 24 hours every day.The freshly baked goods are made by the Cali... | [
"To tell us a newtrend of the diet.",
"To advertisefor the cupcake ATM.",
"To introduce a newly-invented cupcake ATM.",
"To advise more customers to buy cupcakes on ATM."
] |
What may eventually settle the "last mile" problem? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the computer age, most of us take a broadband Internet connection for granted. Whether cable or mobile broadband, today's connections are many times faster than those in the early days. Videos play smoothly, complex websites load quickly, and files download much faster than ten years ago. And the files are ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2302.txt | In the computer age, most of us take a broadband Internet connection for granted. Whether cable or mobile broadband, today's connections are many times faster than those in the early days. Videos play smoothly, complex websites load quickly, and files download much faster than ten years ago. And the files are much bigg... | [
"The broadband connection's getting faster.",
"More and more Internet users.",
"more and more Internet connections.",
"The rapid progress in cell phone technology."
] |
What makes the government decide to found studio schools? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Thousands of teenagers will be able to transfer to a new wave of "studio schools" at the age of 14 to improve their chances of finding a job in UK. A dozen new-style schools are designed to act as a bridge to the workplace and cut the number of NEETs--young people not in education, employment or training.
Unde... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16938.txt | Thousands of teenagers will be able to transfer to a new wave of "studio schools" at the age of 14 to improve their chances of finding a job in UK. A dozen new-style schools are designed to act as a bridge to the workplace and cut the number of NEETs--young people not in education, employment or training.
Under plans, ... | [
"The determination to solve the problem of lacking workers.",
"The doubt about whether full-time education is perfect.",
"The worry about educated people lacking working skills.",
"The increasing number of teens who drop out early."
] |
According to the passage, what was the popular image of Wal - Mart? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
April sales figures show a disappointing month for Wal-Mart. The world's largest retailer reported a big drop in sales last month--its worst decline in nearly 30 years. As VOA's Mil Arcega reports, Wal-Mart is not alone.
A three and a half percent drop in sales does not seem like much. But for a company that s... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17379.txt | April sales figures show a disappointing month for Wal-Mart. The world's largest retailer reported a big drop in sales last month--its worst decline in nearly 30 years. As VOA's Mil Arcega reports, Wal-Mart is not alone.
A three and a half percent drop in sales does not seem like much. But for a company that sells more... | [
"It sold clothes to high scale retailers.",
"It often sold discounted goods.",
"It was one of the biggest retailer industries.",
"It sold low priced goods in a friendly atmosphere."
] |
If you get the job of delivering newspapers, how much can your earn every week? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Black wallet with some money.
Come to Room 502 in the evening, or call 9796788.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY
A boy or a girl to deliver newspapers
Pay: $ 10 per day
Hours: 3:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. from Mon. to Sat.
For more information
Call Mr. Jones on 8947659 Call Jeff on 3338651
SINGLES' CLUB
A club for single peo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2029.txt | Black wallet with some money.
Come to Room 502 in the evening, or call 9796788.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY
A boy or a girl to deliver newspapers
Pay: $ 10 per day
Hours: 3:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. from Mon. to Sat.
For more information
Call Mr. Jones on 8947659 Call Jeff on 3338651
SINGLES' CLUB
A club for single people looki... | [
"$ 50",
"$ 60",
"$ 70",
"$ 80"
] |
What was the project the author completed in the passage ? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I had worked long and hard on this project. Knowing it was finally completed gave me great satisfaction. "Perfect!"I said "Now, all I have to do is to keep the dogs off it."I went about setting . Up barriers using old fence, deck chairs, planters, and anything I could find so as to avoid footprints both on the... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14094.txt | I had worked long and hard on this project. Knowing it was finally completed gave me great satisfaction. "Perfect!"I said "Now, all I have to do is to keep the dogs off it."I went about setting . Up barriers using old fence, deck chairs, planters, and anything I could find so as to avoid footprints both on the oil pain... | [
"Painting",
"A carpet",
"A fence",
"A flower garden"
] |
What does this passage mainly talk about? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Welcome to Language upon Thames. This brochure has been designed to give you an overview of our Language School and the courses we offer. If you have some additional questions please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.
At Language upon Thames, we feel it is important to be flexible, in ord... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20775.txt | Welcome to Language upon Thames. This brochure has been designed to give you an overview of our Language School and the courses we offer. If you have some additional questions please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.
At Language upon Thames, we feel it is important to be flexible, in order that s... | [
"English courses.",
"Ways to improve students' English.",
"The best way to improve your skills.",
"The importance of English."
] |
Which of the following ideas is NOT included in the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If we are asked exactly what we were doing a year ago, we should probably have to say that we could not remember. But if we had kept a book and had written it in an account of what we did each day, we should be able to give an answer to the question.
It is the same in history. Many things have been forgotten ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4964.txt | If we are asked exactly what we were doing a year ago, we should probably have to say that we could not remember. But if we had kept a book and had written it in an account of what we did each day, we should be able to give an answer to the question.
It is the same in history. Many things have been forgotten because w... | [
"\"Remembered history\" is less reliable than written history.",
"Written records of the past play an important role in our learning of the human history.",
"A written account of our daily activities helps us to be able to answer many questions.",
"If there are no written records, there is no history."
] |
In the passage, the word "blue" and the word "blues" are related to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
History, as we know, is filled with facts, with places, names, dates, and events.
History is also filled with feelings, with pain, joy, excitement, and fear.
Facts are set down in books, but what happens to feelings? How can you take the pain, for example, and write it into a history book? You can't. But you c... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1264.txt | History, as we know, is filled with facts, with places, names, dates, and events.
History is also filled with feelings, with pain, joy, excitement, and fear.
Facts are set down in books, but what happens to feelings? How can you take the pain, for example, and write it into a history book? You can't. But you can put it... | [
"a feeling and a kind of music",
"a color",
"a kind of music and a person",
"people and their feelings"
] |
We can probably read this passage in a _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What is the first thing you want to do when you see someone yawn ?You want to yawn, too! Yawning is _
Scientists have found that all people yawn. Babies start to yawn even before they are born. The earliest yawn takes place when a baby is still inside its mother. When young children are about one year old, th... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2759.txt | What is the first thing you want to do when you see someone yawn ?You want to yawn, too! Yawning is _
Scientists have found that all people yawn. Babies start to yawn even before they are born. The earliest yawn takes place when a baby is still inside its mother. When young children are about one year old, they start ... | [
"storybook",
"travel guidebook",
"movie poster",
"science magazine"
] |
When the other frogs shouted at Jack to stop the pain and just die, he _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A group of frogs were travelling through the woods. Two of them, Nick and Jack, fell into a deep pit . All the other frogs gathered around the pit. When they saw how deep the pit was, they told Nick and Jack that they were as good as dead.
Nick and Jack ignored what the other frogs said and tried to jump up o... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2185.txt | A group of frogs were travelling through the woods. Two of them, Nick and Jack, fell into a deep pit . All the other frogs gathered around the pit. When they saw how deep the pit was, they told Nick and Jack that they were as good as dead.
Nick and Jack ignored what the other frogs said and tried to jump up out of the... | [
"stopped jumping",
"jumped harder",
"fell down and died",
"gave up trying"
] |
It appears that the writer tends to think highly of the person who sleeps on one side because he or she _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Everyone has got two personalities --the one that is shown to the world and the other that is secret and real . You don't show your secret personality when you're awake because you can control your behavior , but when you're asleep , your sleeping position shows the real you . In a normal night , of course , p... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high152.txt | Everyone has got two personalities --the one that is shown to the world and the other that is secret and real . You don't show your secret personality when you're awake because you can control your behavior , but when you're asleep , your sleeping position shows the real you . In a normal night , of course , people fre... | [
"always shows sympathy for people",
"is confident, but not stubborn",
"is healthier than others",
"often thinks of making people angry"
] |
This is a picture of _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This is a picture .There is a lake in the middle of the picture .On the lake we can see a boat .In the boat, there is a boy and his father .The boy is fishing .His father is looking at him .We can see some fish swimming in the lake .On the right of the picture , we can see a big tree .A young woman is reading... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2699.txt | This is a picture .There is a lake in the middle of the picture .On the lake we can see a boat .In the boat, there is a boy and his father .The boy is fishing .His father is looking at him .We can see some fish swimming in the lake .On the right of the picture , we can see a big tree .A young woman is reading a book .... | [
"A park",
"Mary's family",
"a school",
"a restaurant"
] |
From the passage we know that Rico is good at _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Rico is a dog who lives in Germany . His owners trained him from a young age to find his toys. When they say the name of a certain toy, Rico can find it. In fact, he seems to know the names of 200 toys!
Some researchers in Germany wanted to test Rico. They put his toys in a room and then told him to go in the ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1961.txt | Rico is a dog who lives in Germany . His owners trained him from a young age to find his toys. When they say the name of a certain toy, Rico can find it. In fact, he seems to know the names of 200 toys!
Some researchers in Germany wanted to test Rico. They put his toys in a room and then told him to go in the room and ... | [
"catching toys",
"counting toys",
"finding toys",
"putting toys in order"
] |
Christopher's mother and father are _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My name is Christopher. My family came to America before I was born . In two weeks I am going to be married , and my Fiance'e , Samantha, and expect to be very happy. We do not plan to have honeymoon because we want to spend two weeks setting up our own new business as real estate agents .
My mother , ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23581.txt | My name is Christopher. My family came to America before I was born . In two weeks I am going to be married , and my Fiance'e , Samantha, and expect to be very happy. We do not plan to have honeymoon because we want to spend two weeks setting up our own new business as real estate agents .
My mother , who is ve... | [
"against the couple's marriage",
"used to the old country customs",
"expecting to be very happy",
"becoming more used to American marriage"
] |
We can tell from the story that Bentley's father was _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Look at the light and beautiful snowflakes falling. Ever wanted to hold them in your hands? They are always lost when they meet your hands.
Well, this isn't just a problem for you. It was a problem for Wilson Bentley, too. In the 1870s, Wilson Bentley was just a teenager. His family lived in a small town in ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7762.txt | Look at the light and beautiful snowflakes falling. Ever wanted to hold them in your hands? They are always lost when they meet your hands.
Well, this isn't just a problem for you. It was a problem for Wilson Bentley, too. In the 1870s, Wilson Bentley was just a teenager. His family lived in a small town in northeast... | [
"a farmer",
"a funny man",
"a writer",
"a school teacher"
] |
In South Korea, you should use _ when you give a gift. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Now more and more people like to visit South Korea. People are interested in the tradition,clothes,songs,movies,TV series and presents.Do you want to know good manners about giving gifts?In South Korea,you should remember these things when you are giving a gift.
1.Wrap gift nicely. You can wrap gifts in red or... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4111.txt | Now more and more people like to visit South Korea. People are interested in the tradition,clothes,songs,movies,TV series and presents.Do you want to know good manners about giving gifts?In South Korea,you should remember these things when you are giving a gift.
1.Wrap gift nicely. You can wrap gifts in red or yellow p... | [
"the right hand",
"the left hand",
"both hands",
"one hand"
] |
How many times did the tiger come into the village? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once there lived an old man in a mountain village. He was a famous hunter. He often went hunting alone in the mountains. He was not afraid of any wild animals, not even a tiger.
One night, someone saw a tiger come into the village, and stole two sheep away. The next night the tiger came again. The villagers we... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2377.txt | Once there lived an old man in a mountain village. He was a famous hunter. He often went hunting alone in the mountains. He was not afraid of any wild animals, not even a tiger.
One night, someone saw a tiger come into the village, and stole two sheep away. The next night the tiger came again. The villagers were fright... | [
"Only once.",
"Twice.",
"Three times.",
"Four times."
] |
Pitt met the customs officer _ , where the officer was employed to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The small unframed painting called "Fisherman" was signed by a little-known Italian artist, Maveleone (1669-1740). When it was sold recently in New York for $ 27000, the seller, Mr. Oliver Pitt, was asked to explain how the picture had come into his possession.
Pitt said, "I didn't know it was so valuable. I'm... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16342.txt | The small unframed painting called "Fisherman" was signed by a little-known Italian artist, Maveleone (1669-1740). When it was sold recently in New York for $ 27000, the seller, Mr. Oliver Pitt, was asked to explain how the picture had come into his possession.
Pitt said, "I didn't know it was so valuable. I'm not an a... | [
"at the railway station or airport; examine people's baggage",
"at the airport or port; examine people's baggage",
"at the bus-stop; help people enter the USA",
"at the airport or port; help people enter the USA"
] |
What happened in the locker room? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Whoosh!" The ball flew into the net and the game was finally over. This game had gone into overtime twice. Until the last goal was scored, no one had any idea which team would win.
Dave felt so bad because his team had lost. He liked playing soccer, but he liked winning even more. Now the two teams should h... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3879.txt | "Whoosh!" The ball flew into the net and the game was finally over. This game had gone into overtime twice. Until the last goal was scored, no one had any idea which team would win.
Dave felt so bad because his team had lost. He liked playing soccer, but he liked winning even more. Now the two teams should have a pic... | [
"Dave and Miguel talked.",
"Dave and his team ate lunch.",
"The coach talked to the team.",
"Dave put on his soccer clothes."
] |
A blind cave scorpion survives by catching millipedes. It needs to eat lots of millipedes to survive: a total of 800 body segments every day. If it's already eaten one millipede with 60 segments and 2 millipedes that are twice as long, how many 50-segment millipedes does it need to eat to reach its daily total? | First, the number of segments in the 2 millipedes that are twice as long is 60 segments * 2 = <<60*2=120>>120 segments.
Then one can multiply the segments by the 2 millipedes to find the total number of segments: 120 segments/millipede * 2 millipedes = <<120*2=240>>240 segments.
In total, we then find the scorpion has ... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A blind cave scorpion survives by catching millipedes. It needs to eat lots of millipedes to survive: a total of 800 body segments every day. If it's already eaten one millipede with 60 segments and 2 millipedes that are twice as long, how many 50-segment millipedes does it need to eat to reach its daily total? | First, the number of segments in the 2 millipedes that are twice as long is 60 segments * 2 = <<60*2=120>>120 segments.
Then one can multiply the segments by the 2 millipedes to find the total number of segments: 120 segments/millipede * 2 millipedes = <<120*2=240>>240 segments.
In total, we then find the scorpion has ... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
We can learn from the text that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Now we're always hearing about road accident, and when we're in a car we try to drive carefully, but how many of us take the same degree of care in our homes? Any large hospital will tell you the number of the accidents that happen in the home is almost the same as those on the road.
One of the commonest and m... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1053.txt | Now we're always hearing about road accident, and when we're in a car we try to drive carefully, but how many of us take the same degree of care in our homes? Any large hospital will tell you the number of the accidents that happen in the home is almost the same as those on the road.
One of the commonest and most dange... | [
"people should never be allowed to carry an electric heater into the bathroom",
"the improper use of the electrical equipment is the most dangerous cause of home accidents",
"people should cut off the power first before using the electrical equipment",
"both the children and the older people should be taken s... |
Krista started raising chickens. She has 10 hens who lay eggs. She sells the eggs for $3 a dozen. In four weeks, she sold $120 worth of eggs. If she sold all the eggs her hens laid, how many eggs does each hen lay a week? | At $3 a dozen, Krista sold $120 / $3 = <<120/3=40>>40 dozen eggs.
If 10 hens laid 40 dozen eggs in 4 weeks, that means 40 dozen eggs / 10 hens = <<40/10=4>>4 dozen eggs were laid by each hen in four weeks.
To find out how many eggs each hen laid in a week, 4 dozen eggs / 4 weeks = <<4/4=1>>1 dozen eggs each week.
Since... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Krista started raising chickens. She has 10 hens who lay eggs. She sells the eggs for $3 a dozen. In four weeks, she sold $120 worth of eggs. If she sold all the eggs her hens laid, how many eggs does each hen lay a week? | At $3 a dozen, Krista sold $120 / $3 = <<120/3=40>>40 dozen eggs.
If 10 hens laid 40 dozen eggs in 4 weeks, that means 40 dozen eggs / 10 hens = <<40/10=4>>4 dozen eggs were laid by each hen in four weeks.
To find out how many eggs each hen laid in a week, 4 dozen eggs / 4 weeks = <<4/4=1>>1 dozen eggs each week.
Since... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What would be the best title for the text? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was 4, my parents decided they could no longer live together. That same year, my mom moved to Los Angeles (L.A.) and a therapist was hired to decide where I would live. Playing with a dollhouse in her office, I showed her the mother's room on one side and the father's room on the other. When she asked... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13133.txt | When I was 4, my parents decided they could no longer live together. That same year, my mom moved to Los Angeles (L.A.) and a therapist was hired to decide where I would live. Playing with a dollhouse in her office, I showed her the mother's room on one side and the father's room on the other. When she asked me about... | [
"Always Miss Somebody",
"Travel on My Own",
"My Divorced Parents",
"My Lonely Life"
] |
In Father's eyes, _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was just a kid of ten, my father said to me," Come here and take a lesson from the lovely lemon tree. Don't put your faith in love, my boy."
My father said to me, "I fear you'll find that love is like the lovely lemon tree." Lemon tree very pretty, and the lemon flower is sweet, but the fruit of the poo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7480.txt | When I was just a kid of ten, my father said to me," Come here and take a lesson from the lovely lemon tree. Don't put your faith in love, my boy."
My father said to me, "I fear you'll find that love is like the lovely lemon tree." Lemon tree very pretty, and the lemon flower is sweet, but the fruit of the poor lemon i... | [
"the lemon tree looks ugly",
"the lemon flower has a pleasant smell",
"the lemon fruit tastes delicious",
"lemon tree is not lovely"
] |
The story is about _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A young father was visiting an old neighbor.They were standing in the old man's garden,and talking about children.The young man said,"How strict should parents be with their children?"
The old man pointed to a string between a big strong tree and a thin young one.
"Please untie that string,"he said.The... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23046.txt | A young father was visiting an old neighbor.They were standing in the old man's garden,and talking about children.The young man said,"How strict should parents be with their children?"
The old man pointed to a string between a big strong tree and a thin young one.
"Please untie that string,"he said.The young ma... | [
"How to take care of young trees",
"How strict parents should be with their children",
"How the young father should get on with his old neighbor",
"How to help children to study"
] |
The first person to use the name"flying saucers" was _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People have talked about whether aliens are real or not for thousands of years.Some ancient drawings over 50,000 years ago are thought to be the first pictures of spacecrafts.Alien spacecrafts are often called flying saucers .The first person to use this name was an Amerlean,Kenneth Arnold.On 24th June,1947,he... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7070.txt | People have talked about whether aliens are real or not for thousands of years.Some ancient drawings over 50,000 years ago are thought to be the first pictures of spacecrafts.Alien spacecrafts are often called flying saucers .The first person to use this name was an Amerlean,Kenneth Arnold.On 24th June,1947,he was flyi... | [
"traveling in a spacecraft",
"going to America",
"looking out of his house window",
"an American"
] |
Arguably the most important ingredient in saliva for digestion is a type of what, which initiates the breakdown of carbohydrates? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Arguably the most important ingredient in saliva for digestion is a type of what, which initiates the breakdown of carbohydrates? | enzyme | science | null | null | null | fatty | amino | genes | enzyme | Saliva Saliva is essentially (95.5 percent) water. The remaining 4.5 percent is a complex mixture of ions, glycoproteins, enzymes, growth factors, and waste products. Perhaps the most important ingredient in salvia from the perspective of digestion is the enzyme salivary amylase, which initiates the breakdown of carboh... | null | null | null |
This passage suggests that not getting enough sleep might make you _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
After a busy day of work and play, the body needs to rest. Sleep is necessary for good health. During this time, the body recovers from the activities of the previous day. The rest that you get while sleeping enables your body to prepare itself for the next day.
There are four levels of sleep, each being a lit... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5038.txt | After a busy day of work and play, the body needs to rest. Sleep is necessary for good health. During this time, the body recovers from the activities of the previous day. The rest that you get while sleeping enables your body to prepare itself for the next day.
There are four levels of sleep, each being a little deepe... | [
"dream more often",
"have poor health",
"nervous",
"breathe quickly"
] |
If you want to decide what courses for the school year you'd better _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We've organized the following information to help you prepare for your arrival at Boston College.Please feel free to contact our Admissions Office at any time over the coming months with any questions.
Your First Steps...
Please return the Acknowledgment Form sent with your acceptance letter to Dean Robert How... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3098.txt | We've organized the following information to help you prepare for your arrival at Boston College.Please feel free to contact our Admissions Office at any time over the coming months with any questions.
Your First Steps...
Please return the Acknowledgment Form sent with your acceptance letter to Dean Robert Howe, Gradua... | [
"call up the Office of Student Services",
"get in touch with the Admissions Office",
"read your acceptance letter",
"visit Student Services' website"
] |
The passenger pigeon, the dodo bird, and the woolly mammoth represent individual cases of what fate? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The passenger pigeon, the dodo bird, and the woolly mammoth represent individual cases of what fate? | extinction | science | null | null | null | accumulation | isolation | compression | extinction | 47.2 | The Importance of Biodiversity to Human Life By the end of this section, you will be able to: • Identify chemical diversity benefits to humans • Identify biodiversity components that support human agriculture • Describe ecosystem services It may not be clear why biologists are concerned about biodiversity loss. ... | null | null | null |
How many experiences are mentioned by the writer to return things to the losers? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was a beautiful Sunday morning, and Maggie and I were returning from our walk through the woods.We were only a couple of blocks from home when I spotted a cell phone and a credit card sitting on the road.We took them home.We always find amazing things on the street and she looks upon them as a movable feast... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2381.txt | It was a beautiful Sunday morning, and Maggie and I were returning from our walk through the woods.We were only a couple of blocks from home when I spotted a cell phone and a credit card sitting on the road.We took them home.We always find amazing things on the street and she looks upon them as a movable feast-a chicke... | [
"3",
"4",
"5",
"6"
] |
Which is right? _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In England, people don't often talk much. You can get on a bus or a train,and everyone sits looking out of the window.
Often they read books and papers, but they don't talk much. When you meet English people they often talk about one thing--weather . So when you meet somebody in England, you can say, "Nice we... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2352.txt | In England, people don't often talk much. You can get on a bus or a train,and everyone sits looking out of the window.
Often they read books and papers, but they don't talk much. When you meet English people they often talk about one thing--weather . So when you meet somebody in England, you can say, "Nice weather for... | [
"English people like to talk on a bus.",
"English people don't like to talk about weather.",
"English people are not friendly at all.",
"In England,the weather often changes ."
] |
A church has 120 members. 40% are adults. The rest are children. How many children more children are there than adults? | There are 48 adults because 120 x .4 = <<120*.4=48>>48
60% of members are children because 100 - 40 = <<100-40=60>>60
There are 72 children because 120 x .6 = <<120*.6=72>>72
There are 24 more children than adults because 72 - 48 = <<72-48=24>>24
#### 24 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A church has 120 members. 40% are adults. The rest are children. How many children more children are there than adults? | There are 48 adults because 120 x .4 = <<120*.4=48>>48
60% of members are children because 100 - 40 = <<100-40=60>>60
There are 72 children because 120 x .6 = <<120*.6=72>>72
There are 24 more children than adults because 72 - 48 = <<72-48=24>>24
#### 24 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which of the following best describes the rattlesnake? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
After sunset on our last day at the farm I walked out into the desert. In this, the first pleasant moment for a walk after long hot hours, I thought I was the only thing out of doors. Suddenly I stopped. Before me a rattlesnake lay fixed, its head not yet drawn back to strike but only turned a little to watch ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7361.txt | After sunset on our last day at the farm I walked out into the desert. In this, the first pleasant moment for a walk after long hot hours, I thought I was the only thing out of doors. Suddenly I stopped. Before me a rattlesnake lay fixed, its head not yet drawn back to strike but only turned a little to watch what I wo... | [
"It attacked man without any reason.",
"It would not attack unless it was attacked.",
"It ran away at the sight of man.",
"It exposed itself to danger."
] |
It is implied in Paragraph 3 that graduates should _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Not so long ago almost any student who successfully completed a university degree could find a good career quite easily.Companies toured the academic institutions, competing with each other to select graduates.However, those days are gone, even in Hong Kong, and nowadays graduates often face strong competition... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15967.txt | Not so long ago almost any student who successfully completed a university degree could find a good career quite easily.Companies toured the academic institutions, competing with each other to select graduates.However, those days are gone, even in Hong Kong, and nowadays graduates often face strong competition in the s... | [
"aim to give a balanced account of what the employer needs",
"consider careers which suit their values, interests and abilities",
"stress their personal attitudes and values in job applications",
"recognize their own abilities regardless of what the employer looks for"
] |
According to the passage, you need to play if you _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For many years, scientists have known that laughing is good for the health of our minds and bodies. Now we are learning that it's not just laughter. Having fun and playing are also good for us! Researchers have found that play is good for people of all ages. Play actually leads to the growth of more nerve conn... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7569.txt | For many years, scientists have known that laughing is good for the health of our minds and bodies. Now we are learning that it's not just laughter. Having fun and playing are also good for us! Researchers have found that play is good for people of all ages. Play actually leads to the growth of more nerve connections i... | [
"want to make friends with others",
"have to do some homework",
"fail to think of a topic for an article",
"find a job in a big company"
] |
What would be the result of playing violent video games? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Spending hours playing violent video games prevents teenagers from their moral growth,
a study has found.It is thought that regular touch to violence and lack of contact with the
outside world makes it harder for them to tell right from wrong.They also struggle to trust
other people,and see the world from thei... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17415.txt | Spending hours playing violent video games prevents teenagers from their moral growth,
a study has found.It is thought that regular touch to violence and lack of contact with the
outside world makes it harder for them to tell right from wrong.They also struggle to trust
other people,and see the world from their viewpoi... | [
"Making teens easy to get along with.",
"Helping teens make more good friends.",
"Causing teens easier to tell right from wrong.",
"Getting teens hard to take others into consideration."
] |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We live on the Earth. It's our home. But how much do you know about it?
The Earth is like a huge ball. Like the other seven planets, the Earth is running around the Sun. It's the third nearest planet to the Sun. It takes the Earth about 365 days to run around the Sun. At the same time, the Earth is going aroun... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5792.txt | We live on the Earth. It's our home. But how much do you know about it?
The Earth is like a huge ball. Like the other seven planets, the Earth is running around the Sun. It's the third nearest planet to the Sun. It takes the Earth about 365 days to run around the Sun. At the same time, the Earth is going around itself.... | [
"The Earth only runs around the Sun.",
"The Earth is the nearest planet to the Sun.",
"All the planets and stars run around the Sun.",
"It takes the Earth about 365 days to run around the Sun."
] |
Why is oil rubbed on the egg? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Greeks play a special game at Easter and it's good fun! The rules of the game are as follows: 1.Everyone picks out a hard-boiled Waster Egg.2.Each player finds a partner.One person will be a "holder", and the other will be a "tapper".Holders should hold the egg with either the pointy end or the round end facin... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11343.txt | Greeks play a special game at Easter and it's good fun! The rules of the game are as follows: 1.Everyone picks out a hard-boiled Waster Egg.2.Each player finds a partner.One person will be a "holder", and the other will be a "tapper".Holders should hold the egg with either the pointy end or the round end facing up.Tapp... | [
"To give the egg a shiny appearance",
"To make the game more difficult to play",
"To protect the hand of the player",
"To symbolize the wealth of the Greeks"
] |
Why did they choose a small path instead of the main trails? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last July, my parents and I went to visit my aunt and uncle in Seattle, a city on the northwest American coast. Dad did some research and had no difficulty in finding us cheap tickets online.
On the day of our flight, we had to wake up very early. When we checked our bags in, we found that one bag weighed too ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24057.txt | Last July, my parents and I went to visit my aunt and uncle in Seattle, a city on the northwest American coast. Dad did some research and had no difficulty in finding us cheap tickets online.
On the day of our flight, we had to wake up very early. When we checked our bags in, we found that one bag weighed too much, so ... | [
"To enjoy more of the wildlife.",
"To take a shortcut to save time.",
"To avoid the snowy road.",
"To avoid being attacked by animals."
] |
At the "tea party", _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We drink tea every day. But more than three hundred years ago most of the people in Europe did not know anything about tea. Some people heard about it, but very few of them know what to do with it.
There is a story about an English sailor who went to countries in the east, the west and the south. He went t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle623.txt | We drink tea every day. But more than three hundred years ago most of the people in Europe did not know anything about tea. Some people heard about it, but very few of them know what to do with it.
There is a story about an English sailor who went to countries in the east, the west and the south. He went to India a... | [
"all the woman's friends spoke highly of the tea.",
"nobody knew what to do with the tea",
"the woman didn't eat the tea-leaves",
"the woman gave her friends each a glass of tea water"
] |
Why did Jeremy Lin have so many followers in Asia on Sina, China's version of Twitter? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
NBA commissioner David Stern was in Orlando on Thursday night, getting ready for Sunday's All-Star Game. Of course, all he could talk about was the only player anyone wants to talk about these days: New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin.
Hours before Lin took the court against the Heat, a few hundred miles South do... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high438.txt | NBA commissioner David Stern was in Orlando on Thursday night, getting ready for Sunday's All-Star Game. Of course, all he could talk about was the only player anyone wants to talk about these days: New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin.
Hours before Lin took the court against the Heat, a few hundred miles South down I-95 i... | [
"com since Feb. 4 are all Lin or Knicks related.",
"Maybe because he is the first player born in America but has Chinese descent.",
"Because Sina has a large group of surfing people, maybe more than 10 million.",
"Because the top five videos on NB"
] |
What does the author intend to tell us in the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Developing healthy eating habits starts from childhood, therefore it is important for parents to teach and provide children with a healthy diet. DPHSS administrator of the Bureau of Nutrition Services, Charlie Morris told KUAM News, "A healthy diet for a child consists of a lot of fruits and vegetables in the ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13691.txt | Developing healthy eating habits starts from childhood, therefore it is important for parents to teach and provide children with a healthy diet. DPHSS administrator of the Bureau of Nutrition Services, Charlie Morris told KUAM News, "A healthy diet for a child consists of a lot of fruits and vegetables in the diet limi... | [
"Choose healthy food and snacks for your child.",
"Fruits and vegetables are good for your child.",
"Take steps to provide a good lunch for your child.",
"Make various and delicious dishes for your child."
] |
When did One Piece come out in Japan? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In Japan,Luffy is more popular than Harry Potter.Luffy is the main _ of One Piece <<>> ). The book came out in 1997.
One Piece tells the adventures of Monkey D.Luffy,a 17-year-old boy.He got supernatural abilities by eating magical fruit.Luffy's dream is to find the world's biggest treasure , One piece. Then... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5416.txt | In Japan,Luffy is more popular than Harry Potter.Luffy is the main _ of One Piece <<>> ). The book came out in 1997.
One Piece tells the adventures of Monkey D.Luffy,a 17-year-old boy.He got supernatural abilities by eating magical fruit.Luffy's dream is to find the world's biggest treasure , One piece. Then he wants... | [
"In 1997",
"In 2000.",
"In 1996.",
"In 1998."
] |
According to the passage, _ appeared earlier than _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Life on land probably began about 430 million years ago, though it has existed in the water for perhaps as much as 3,000 million years. When we think of the first thing on land, we probably think of strange animals coming out of the oceans, but in fact no animals could have been living if plants had not been o... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7798.txt | Life on land probably began about 430 million years ago, though it has existed in the water for perhaps as much as 3,000 million years. When we think of the first thing on land, we probably think of strange animals coming out of the oceans, but in fact no animals could have been living if plants had not been on land fi... | [
"apples; oranges",
"oranges; apples",
"oranges; roses",
"algae; wheat"
] |
What can we learn about the British Spitfires? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A British farmer has been searching for a group of fighter planes for 15 years. The planes were lost in Burma during World War II. David Cundall, 62, traveled to Burma a dozen times. He spent about US $207,000 in the hope of finding a British Spitfire buried in the Southeast Asian country. Finally, his hard wo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9501.txt | A British farmer has been searching for a group of fighter planes for 15 years. The planes were lost in Burma during World War II. David Cundall, 62, traveled to Burma a dozen times. He spent about US $207,000 in the hope of finding a British Spitfire buried in the Southeast Asian country. Finally, his hard work paid o... | [
"The planes buried under the ground were seriously damaged.",
"The planes were not needed at that time during World War II.",
"It will be very difficult to take the planes back to the United Kingdom.",
"The planes were buried in Burma after they crashed there."
] |
What are the membrane-bound organelles that are usually larger than vesicles and can have secretory, excretory, and storage functions? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are the membrane-bound organelles that are usually larger than vesicles and can have secretory, excretory, and storage functions? | vacuoles | science | null | null | null | nucleolus | ribosomes | tubules | vacuoles | Vacuoles are membrane-bound organelles that can have secretory, excretory, and storage functions. They are usually larger than vesicles. | null | null | null |
Which of the following is TRUE? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Pop music is the name for different forms of popular, commercial music. It had its beginning in the USA and spread throughout the whole world during the 1950s and 1960s. It is widely liked by the young people. The best known early form of pop music was "rock-n-roll"; another was "blues". A more recent develop... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20354.txt | Pop music is the name for different forms of popular, commercial music. It had its beginning in the USA and spread throughout the whole world during the 1950s and 1960s. It is widely liked by the young people. The best known early form of pop music was "rock-n-roll"; another was "blues". A more recent development is "... | [
"No pop music is on a high musical level.",
"Much pop music is very artistic.",
"Pop music is highly artistic.",
"Not all pop music is without artistic value."
] |
Why did the teenagers start the fires? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
L'HAY-LES-ROSES, France: Three teenage girls admitted starting a fire in a suburban Paris housing project over the weekend that killed 17 people, including three children, police said yesterday. A fourth girl was held yesterday morning.
The fire in a 19-storey building south of Paris was the third fatal blaze ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16768.txt | L'HAY-LES-ROSES, France: Three teenage girls admitted starting a fire in a suburban Paris housing project over the weekend that killed 17 people, including three children, police said yesterday. A fourth girl was held yesterday morning.
The fire in a 19-storey building south of Paris was the third fatal blaze in the Pa... | [
"They enjoyed playing with fire and not for any other reason.",
"They wanted to make fun of their parents.",
"They were not satisfied with the surroundings.",
"They wanted to warm themselves."
] |
Brady will make $450 more in a year than Dwayne. If Dwayne makes $1,500 in a year, how much will Brady and Dwayne make combined in a year? | Brady will make $450 + $1500 = $<<450+1500=1950>>1950.
Combined, Brady and Dwayne will make $1950 + $1500 = $<<1950+1500=3450>>3450 in a year.
#### 3450 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Brady will make $450 more in a year than Dwayne. If Dwayne makes $1,500 in a year, how much will Brady and Dwayne make combined in a year? | Brady will make $450 + $1500 = $<<450+1500=1950>>1950.
Combined, Brady and Dwayne will make $1950 + $1500 = $<<1950+1500=3450>>3450 in a year.
#### 3450 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The story about the airline pilot tells us that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Our surroundings are being polluted faster than man's present efforts to prevent pollution. Time is bringing us more people, and more people will bring us more industry, more cars, larger cities and the growing use of man-made materials.
What can explain and solve the problem? The fact is that pollution is ca... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21270.txt | Our surroundings are being polluted faster than man's present efforts to prevent pollution. Time is bringing us more people, and more people will bring us more industry, more cars, larger cities and the growing use of man-made materials.
What can explain and solve the problem? The fact is that pollution is caused by m... | [
"the writer is worried about the future of our society",
"man can hardly know the future of the society",
"people are not satisfied with the development of the society",
"little can be done to get rid of pollution"
] |
The text mainly tells us that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In one study, college students who had important and reality-based conversations were more content than their peers who changed mere amusing remarks. But don't deny small talks just yet.
Psychologists have long said that connecting with others is important to well-being, but just how much conversation we requi... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14975.txt | In one study, college students who had important and reality-based conversations were more content than their peers who changed mere amusing remarks. But don't deny small talks just yet.
Psychologists have long said that connecting with others is important to well-being, but just how much conversation we require is und... | [
"small talks are important in communication",
"substantive talks make people happier than small talks",
"small talks and substantive talks are equally important in life",
"substantive talks are important in communication"
] |
Why does the author mention so many proverbs? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Proverbs are popular around the world. Many proverbs give advice on how to live. Some proverbs are hundreds of years old, but they are still used today.
For example, my son is just like his father in many ways. We often say the two of them prove the proverb that the apple does not fall far from the tree.
My da... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18279.txt | Proverbs are popular around the world. Many proverbs give advice on how to live. Some proverbs are hundreds of years old, but they are still used today.
For example, my son is just like his father in many ways. We often say the two of them prove the proverb that the apple does not fall far from the tree.
My daughter is... | [
"Proverbs are very useful in our life.",
"She wants to tell us how well she used the proverbs in her life.",
"We should not believe in proverbs.",
"Some proverbs are contradictory."
] |
The high school students' answers to "What would life be like in 1978?" sound _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When a magazine for high school students asked its readers what life would be like in twenty years, they said: Machines would be run by solar power. Buildings would rotate so they could follow the sun to take maximum advantage of its light and heat. Walls would "give light" and "change color with the push of a... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16385.txt | When a magazine for high school students asked its readers what life would be like in twenty years, they said: Machines would be run by solar power. Buildings would rotate so they could follow the sun to take maximum advantage of its light and heat. Walls would "give light" and "change color with the push of a button."... | [
"accurate",
"imaginative",
"correct",
"foolish"
] |
Which of the following best summarizes the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are some very good things about open education. This way of teaching allows the students to grow as people, and to develop their own interests in many subjects. Open education allows students to be responsible for their own education, as they are responsible for what they do in life.
Some students do bad... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3082.txt | There are some very good things about open education. This way of teaching allows the students to grow as people, and to develop their own interests in many subjects. Open education allows students to be responsible for their own education, as they are responsible for what they do in life.
Some students do badly in a t... | [
"Open education is a really complex idea.",
"Open education is better than traditional education.",
"Teachers dislike open education.",
"The writer thinks that open education is a good idea in practice."
] |
How old was the writer's father probably when he died? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The first memory I have of him---of anything, really---is his strength. It was in the late afternoon in a house under construction near ours. The unfinished wood floor had large, terrifying holes whose big and opening darkness I knew led to nowhere good. His powerful hands, then age 33, wrapped all the way aro... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18657.txt | The first memory I have of him---of anything, really---is his strength. It was in the late afternoon in a house under construction near ours. The unfinished wood floor had large, terrifying holes whose big and opening darkness I knew led to nowhere good. His powerful hands, then age 33, wrapped all the way around my ti... | [
"33",
"58",
"68",
"78"
] |
The passage mainly tells us that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Reduce, reuse, and recycle. This familiar environmentalist slogan tells us how to reduce the amount of rubbish that ends up in landfills and waterways. The concept is being used to deal with one possibly dangerous form of waste -- electronic junk , such as old computers, cell phones, and televisions. But this... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16336.txt | Reduce, reuse, and recycle. This familiar environmentalist slogan tells us how to reduce the amount of rubbish that ends up in landfills and waterways. The concept is being used to deal with one possibly dangerous form of waste -- electronic junk , such as old computers, cell phones, and televisions. But this process ... | [
"developing countries are facing serious environmental problems",
"e-waste is sent to developing countries under the excuse of reuse",
"developing countries are making full use of e-waste",
"e-waste is a growing problem in developed countries"
] |
What happened in My Swale's class? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr Swales wanted to find out what his students' parents did. He had just called Jodie when some girls burst out laughing. Shirley shouted, "Jodie's Daddy is a Garbage man !"
Everybody in the class laughed out loud, except Jodie. She felt her face turn red.
"Silence!" Mr Swales said, "Being a garbage men is a d... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4013.txt | Mr Swales wanted to find out what his students' parents did. He had just called Jodie when some girls burst out laughing. Shirley shouted, "Jodie's Daddy is a Garbage man !"
Everybody in the class laughed out loud, except Jodie. She felt her face turn red.
"Silence!" Mr Swales said, "Being a garbage men is a difficult ... | [
"He wanted to show what job was the most useful.",
"He asked an improper question.",
"Jodie gave an honest answer.",
"Jodie was laughed at for his father's job."
] |
What did Cerling's team produce in their research? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Scientists have devised a way to determine roughly where a person has lived using a strand of hair, a technique that could help track the movements of criminal suspects or unidentified murder victims.
The method relies on measuring how chemical variations in drinking water show up in people's hair.
"You're w... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14060.txt | Scientists have devised a way to determine roughly where a person has lived using a strand of hair, a technique that could help track the movements of criminal suspects or unidentified murder victims.
The method relies on measuring how chemical variations in drinking water show up in people's hair.
"You're what you e... | [
"A map showing the regional differences of tap water.",
"A collection of hair samples from various barber shops.",
"A method to measure the amount of water in human hair.",
"A chart illustrating the movement of the rain system."
] |
What will fashion icons do in SS 2016 except _ ? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Trends come and go but style is eternal. So what is the latest fashion trend that defines this season? Let's take a look at the fashion trend in 2016 and be the first ones to embrace the latest trend.
Head----It seems like everyone will be wearing a bucket hat this season. Bucket hat might sound a bit old-fash... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12991.txt | Trends come and go but style is eternal. So what is the latest fashion trend that defines this season? Let's take a look at the fashion trend in 2016 and be the first ones to embrace the latest trend.
Head----It seems like everyone will be wearing a bucket hat this season. Bucket hat might sound a bit old-fashioned for... | [
"prefer flat shoes",
"prefer complex colors",
"wear dresses with ruffles around the sleeves",
"choose a high-waist wide-leg bottom and match it with crop top"
] |
The author mentioned playful children at the beginning in order to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On an elementary school playground, hundreds of children run and jump, smiling and laughing as they play. Watching sea otters playing in their own environment is like watching children at play. Sea otters, which are presently on the endangered species list, are experiencing an increase in population.
Groups o... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18881.txt | On an elementary school playground, hundreds of children run and jump, smiling and laughing as they play. Watching sea otters playing in their own environment is like watching children at play. Sea otters, which are presently on the endangered species list, are experiencing an increase in population.
Groups of sea ott... | [
"show sea otters are fun to watch.",
"describe a scene where children play with sea otters.",
"compare children with sea otters.",
"discuss the problem faced by sea otters"
] |
The passage may be _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We've heard about radiation from the damaged nuclear reactors in Japan reaching American shores. Experts say so far there is no reason to worry, and point out that we meet radiation every day. Where and how? NPR's Renee Montagne posed that question to Peter Caracappa, a radiation safety officer and professor o... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1313.txt | We've heard about radiation from the damaged nuclear reactors in Japan reaching American shores. Experts say so far there is no reason to worry, and point out that we meet radiation every day. Where and how? NPR's Renee Montagne posed that question to Peter Caracappa, a radiation safety officer and professor of nuclear... | [
"an interview",
"an argument",
"a talk show program",
"a science report"
] |
What effect causes an object to appear to have a change of motion? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What effect causes an object to appear to have a change of motion? | coriolis effect | science | null | null | null | centrifugal effect | momentum effect | resonant effect | coriolis effect | Coriolis is an effect rather than a force. Coriolis does not force a motion. An object appears to have a change of motion due to the Coriolis effect. | null | null | null |
This passage makes us think that . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Books, which give instructions on how to do things, are very popular in the USA today. A lot of books like these begin with titles that start with the words "how to". Many "how to" books give advice on careers. They tell you how to choose a career and how to succeed in it. If you would like to become very rich... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3928.txt | Books, which give instructions on how to do things, are very popular in the USA today. A lot of books like these begin with titles that start with the words "how to". Many "how to" books give advice on careers. They tell you how to choose a career and how to succeed in it. If you would like to become very rich, you can... | [
"\"how to\" books are helpful",
"it's a waste of time to read \"how to\" books",
"there's no need to publish so many \"how to\" books",
"people seem to be tired of reading \"how to\" books"
] |
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? | C | 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: C | 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... | [
"Nash is an American basketball player.",
"Nash is better at basketball than Magic Johnson.",
"Nash is the first Canadian winner of the MVP award.",
"Michael Jordan is the best of the six guards."
] |
According to the pay-as-you-go principle, guests _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Amusement parks make most of their money from admission fees paid by guests attending the park. Other sources include parking fees, food and drink sales and souvenirs. Practically all amusement parks operate using one of two admission principles:
Pay-as-you-go In this form, a guest enters the park at l... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16695.txt | Amusement parks make most of their money from admission fees paid by guests attending the park. Other sources include parking fees, food and drink sales and souvenirs. Practically all amusement parks operate using one of two admission principles:
Pay-as-you-go In this form, a guest enters the park at little or ... | [
"don't pay at the gate of the park",
"must pay for each ride they take",
"have to pay for all rides in the park",
"needn't pay after entering the park"
] |
For a child, what is the real meaning of Father's Day according to this article? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some time ago I received a gift from both of my children. It had nothing to do with Father's Day. Yet, at the same time it had everything to do with Father's Day.
My son was studying in a high school in Colorado. He lived in the school. While we were talking on the phone he shared some wonderful news with me.
... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle772.txt | Some time ago I received a gift from both of my children. It had nothing to do with Father's Day. Yet, at the same time it had everything to do with Father's Day.
My son was studying in a high school in Colorado. He lived in the school. While we were talking on the phone he shared some wonderful news with me.
He said, ... | [
"Realizing his father's love through daily life.",
"Receiving a gift from his father.",
"Helping his father with some work.",
"Making his father happy."
] |
Lu Jialei was born in _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Can you write down a Chinese word being read to you? Sometimes it can be difficult when you find the word is not included in most dictionaries.
Lu Jialei, 14, from Hangzhou Foreign Language School, won the CCTV Chinese Character Spelling Contest on Oct 18th, 2013. About 160 people competed. The host read a w... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2665.txt | Can you write down a Chinese word being read to you? Sometimes it can be difficult when you find the word is not included in most dictionaries.
Lu Jialei, 14, from Hangzhou Foreign Language School, won the CCTV Chinese Character Spelling Contest on Oct 18th, 2013. About 160 people competed. The host read a word to th... | [
"1997",
"1999",
"2001",
"2002"
] |
Which of the following statements about the activities in Long Beach is TRUE? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Long Beach lies in south-western Washington, and it is generally called Long Beach Peninsula. Communities there take you back to the old days of a simple and slow-paced lifestyle. There, visitors can relax and have fun through various activities.
Bird watching
There are many kinds of birds that can be found in... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17790.txt | Long Beach lies in south-western Washington, and it is generally called Long Beach Peninsula. Communities there take you back to the old days of a simple and slow-paced lifestyle. There, visitors can relax and have fun through various activities.
Bird watching
There are many kinds of birds that can be found in Long Bea... | [
"People can drive an RV on the beach.",
"Camp fires can be near beach dry grass.",
"Tent camping is not allowed on the beach.",
"RV parks are mainly for people who like riding horses."
] |
Hans went to London by _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hans said to his friend Kurt, "I'm going to take my car to drive to London."
Kurt said, "Driving to London is very hard. You aren't going to find your hotel." But Hans was not afraid. He drove to Calais, put his car on the ship, took it off at Dover, and drove to London.
He stopped near the city and looked at ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6454.txt | Hans said to his friend Kurt, "I'm going to take my car to drive to London."
Kurt said, "Driving to London is very hard. You aren't going to find your hotel." But Hans was not afraid. He drove to Calais, put his car on the ship, took it off at Dover, and drove to London.
He stopped near the city and looked at his map. ... | [
"car",
"sea",
"air",
"both sea and land"
] |
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