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Erik's dog can run 24 miles per hour. It is chasing a rabbit that can run 15 miles per hour. The rabbit has a head start of .6 miles. How many minutes does it take for the dog to catch up to the rabbit? | The dog runs .4 miles per minute because 24 / 60 = <<24/60=.4>>.4
The rabbit runs .25 miles per minute because 15 / 60 = <<15/60=.25>>.25
We know that .4(Number of Minutes) = .25(Number of Minutes) + .6
Therefore .15(Number of Minutes) = .6
Therefore (Number of Minutes) = 4
#### 4 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Erik's dog can run 24 miles per hour. It is chasing a rabbit that can run 15 miles per hour. The rabbit has a head start of .6 miles. How many minutes does it take for the dog to catch up to the rabbit? | The dog runs .4 miles per minute because 24 / 60 = <<24/60=.4>>.4
The rabbit runs .25 miles per minute because 15 / 60 = <<15/60=.25>>.25
We know that .4(Number of Minutes) = .25(Number of Minutes) + .6
Therefore .15(Number of Minutes) = .6
Therefore (Number of Minutes) = 4
#### 4 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What's the best title of the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The story is about two old people named David and Rosy Jackson. Both of them had very bad memories. For example, Rosy would forget to cook dinner or take vegetables home after paying for them. David would show up for work on Sundays, thinking it was Monday. One winter they were to take a long plane trip. When ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8697.txt | The story is about two old people named David and Rosy Jackson. Both of them had very bad memories. For example, Rosy would forget to cook dinner or take vegetables home after paying for them. David would show up for work on Sundays, thinking it was Monday. One winter they were to take a long plane trip. When they arri... | [
"A forgetful old couple.",
"Two plane tickets.",
"A pleasant flight.",
"A plane crash."
] |
During the trip, Jeff Gardner _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's hard not to feel cheated and over-charged when you receive unexpected roaming charges while traveling abroad--whether they come from making phone calls or checking e-mails.
Jeff Gardner received an $ 11,000 bill from Verizon after spending four days in Jamaica. Before the trip, Mr. Gardner, who runs a f... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4804.txt | It's hard not to feel cheated and over-charged when you receive unexpected roaming charges while traveling abroad--whether they come from making phone calls or checking e-mails.
Jeff Gardner received an $ 11,000 bill from Verizon after spending four days in Jamaica. Before the trip, Mr. Gardner, who runs a fly-fishin... | [
"was careless with phone use",
"delivered no more data than at home",
"received quite poor e-mail services",
"frequently used his wireless card to send e-mails"
] |
How does the CER scheme work? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
China needs to set absolute restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions if it is to fulfill its aim to set up a carbon market over the next five years, a cabinet office think tank said in a paper.
"It is only under an absolute emissions cap that carbon emission permits will become a scarce resource and possess t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5085.txt | China needs to set absolute restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions if it is to fulfill its aim to set up a carbon market over the next five years, a cabinet office think tank said in a paper.
"It is only under an absolute emissions cap that carbon emission permits will become a scarce resource and possess the qualit... | [
"Countries can buy the right to produce as much carbon emissions as they like.",
"All countries are required to set a carbon emissions cap and can then get certificates on how developed their environmental programme is.",
"Developed countries are allowed to produce more emissions than industrial countries.",
... |
An element symbol without a charge written next to it is assumed to be what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | An element symbol without a charge written next to it is assumed to be what? | uncharged atom | science | null | null | null | surfactants atom | dead atom | corroborate atom | uncharged atom | Third, there are some exceptions to the previous point. A few elements, all metals, can form more than one possible charge. For example, iron atoms can form 2+ cations or 3+ cations. Cobalt is another element that can form more than one possible charged ion (2+ and 3+), while lead can form 2+ or 4+ cations. Unfortunate... | null | null | null |
From the story we can see that the young woman was _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A young woman was driving through the lonely countryside. It was dark and rainy. Suddenly she saw an old woman by the side of the road, holding up her hand as if she wanted a lift .
"I can't leave her out in this weather," the young woman said to herself. She stopped the car and opened the door.
"Do you want a... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2086.txt | A young woman was driving through the lonely countryside. It was dark and rainy. Suddenly she saw an old woman by the side of the road, holding up her hand as if she wanted a lift .
"I can't leave her out in this weather," the young woman said to herself. She stopped the car and opened the door.
"Do you want a lift?" s... | [
"kind and clever",
"beautiful and bright",
"foolish and shy",
"strong and helpful"
] |
According to this passage, workers in some cities can take their bikes _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The popularity of bicycling continues to rise, and it is no surprise. It's fun, healthy and eco-friendly. Maybe that's why there are 1.4 billion bicycles and only 400 million cars on roads worldwide today. Bikes can take you almost anywhere, and there is no fuel cost!
Hop on a bicycle and ride around your neig... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12956.txt | The popularity of bicycling continues to rise, and it is no surprise. It's fun, healthy and eco-friendly. Maybe that's why there are 1.4 billion bicycles and only 400 million cars on roads worldwide today. Bikes can take you almost anywhere, and there is no fuel cost!
Hop on a bicycle and ride around your neighborhood.... | [
"to concerts and festivals",
"into their company offices",
"to large recreational areas",
"onto public transportation"
] |
Who was it that telephoned Karl's mother that day? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My teenage son Karl became _ after his father died. As a single parent, I tried to do my best to talk to him. But the more I tried, the more he pulled away. When his report card arrived during his junior year, it said that he had been absent 95 times from classes and had six failing grades for the year. In th... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22981.txt | My teenage son Karl became _ after his father died. As a single parent, I tried to do my best to talk to him. But the more I tried, the more he pulled away. When his report card arrived during his junior year, it said that he had been absent 95 times from classes and had six failing grades for the year. In this way he... | [
"The headmaster",
"The school adviser",
"Karl himself",
"The passage doesn't tell us"
] |
In the library there are _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is a library in our school. It is near our classroom. It is on the first floor. Our school library is not very big, but it is very nice. There are many books in the library. Some are in Chinese, some are in English. I like reading very much. I often go there to borrow books. The _ is a woman. She is very... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6036.txt | There is a library in our school. It is near our classroom. It is on the first floor. Our school library is not very big, but it is very nice. There are many books in the library. Some are in Chinese, some are in English. I like reading very much. I often go there to borrow books. The _ is a woman. She is very good. We... | [
"only Chinese books.",
"only English books",
"no books",
"many books"
] |
All the dormitory pets mentioned in the text are _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dogs and cats are not for students who live in the dormitory. Just think about the noise, the smell and all that wild behavior--chewing on whatever they can get their teeth on, or knocking over the trash can. But don't feel sad. There are smaller and less destructive pets to make your dormitory life colorful.
... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10596.txt | Dogs and cats are not for students who live in the dormitory. Just think about the noise, the smell and all that wild behavior--chewing on whatever they can get their teeth on, or knocking over the trash can. But don't feel sad. There are smaller and less destructive pets to make your dormitory life colorful.
Betta fis... | [
"active and allergic",
"quiet and peaceful",
"colorful and tasty",
"small and smelly"
] |
From the text we can infer that Mother Teresa_. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mother Teresa, whose name was Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, was born on August 26th, 1910 in Skopje, Macedonia. She always wrote her birthday as 27th of August because it was the day of her baptism , which was always more important to her than her birthday. For her work with the poor around the world, she received t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18134.txt | Mother Teresa, whose name was Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, was born on August 26th, 1910 in Skopje, Macedonia. She always wrote her birthday as 27th of August because it was the day of her baptism , which was always more important to her than her birthday. For her work with the poor around the world, she received the 1979 N... | [
"had her name Teresa when she was very young",
"devoted herself to the poor all her life",
"was born in India and lived there for most of her time",
"received the Nobel Peace Prize in her early sixties"
] |
Caitlin makes bracelets to sell at the farmer’s market every weekend. Each bracelet takes twice as many small beads as it does large beads. If each bracelet uses 12 large beads, and Caitlin has 528 beads with equal amounts of large and small beads, how many bracelets can she make for this weekend? | Caitlin has 528/2 = <<528/2=264>>264 small beads.
Each bracelet needs 12 * 2 = <<12*2=24>>24 small beads.
Thus, Caitlin can make 264/24 = <<264/24=11>>11 bracelets for the farmer’s market this weekend.
#### 11 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Caitlin makes bracelets to sell at the farmer’s market every weekend. Each bracelet takes twice as many small beads as it does large beads. If each bracelet uses 12 large beads, and Caitlin has 528 beads with equal amounts of large and small beads, how many bracelets can she make for this weekend? | Caitlin has 528/2 = <<528/2=264>>264 small beads.
Each bracelet needs 12 * 2 = <<12*2=24>>24 small beads.
Thus, Caitlin can make 264/24 = <<264/24=11>>11 bracelets for the farmer’s market this weekend.
#### 11 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
_ are more interested in losing weight. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
These days many people are interested in losing weight. It is very popular among people, especially young people. Everybody hopes to become thin quickly. Some people even take medicine. Do you know how to _ weight? Well... diet and exercise are the right answers. Please read and remember the following tips.
Ti... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5026.txt | These days many people are interested in losing weight. It is very popular among people, especially young people. Everybody hopes to become thin quickly. Some people even take medicine. Do you know how to _ weight? Well... diet and exercise are the right answers. Please read and remember the following tips.
Tip 1 You... | [
"Children",
"Young people",
"Old people",
"Women"
] |
What would NOT happen the following afternoon? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The class teacher thought that hobbies were important for children. So she encouraged all her students to have one, and sometimes she arranged hobby shows for their parents to see as a result.
One morning the teacher told the class to have a holiday and get their hobby things to school before 5 p.m. A hobby sh... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3560.txt | The class teacher thought that hobbies were important for children. So she encouraged all her students to have one, and sometimes she arranged hobby shows for their parents to see as a result.
One morning the teacher told the class to have a holiday and get their hobby things to school before 5 p.m. A hobby show would ... | [
"The parents would enjoy the show in the classroom.",
"Tommy would bring the butterflies back.",
"The teacher would encourage her students for hobbies.",
"The butterflies would fly away."
] |
How many members are there in Rashida's family? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Every evening, 15-year-old Rashida returns home from school, changes out of her uniform, and rushes to a neighboring farm to help her mother harvest vegetables. Her father is disabled, so the modest profit the two of them earn must cover food, clothing and other necessities for all seven children and their par... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15127.txt | Every evening, 15-year-old Rashida returns home from school, changes out of her uniform, and rushes to a neighboring farm to help her mother harvest vegetables. Her father is disabled, so the modest profit the two of them earn must cover food, clothing and other necessities for all seven children and their parents. Des... | [
"Seven",
"Eight",
"Nine",
"Ten"
] |
Which of the following is true of Buck? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was the summer of 1965. Deluca, then 17, visited Peter Buck, a family friend. Buck asked Deluca about his plan for the future. "I'm going to college, but I need a way to pay for it," Deluca recalls saying. "Buck said, 'you should open a sandwich shop.'"
That afternoon, they agreed to be partners. And they s... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3591.txt | It was the summer of 1965. Deluca, then 17, visited Peter Buck, a family friend. Buck asked Deluca about his plan for the future. "I'm going to college, but I need a way to pay for it," Deluca recalls saying. "Buck said, 'you should open a sandwich shop.'"
That afternoon, they agreed to be partners. And they set a goal... | [
"He put money into the sandwich business.",
"He was a professor of business administration.",
"He was studying at the University of Bridgeport.",
"He rented a storefront for Deluca."
] |
Five months ago, Mike earned 10 times more money than Fred. If his salary has increased by 40 percent now, and Fred's salary then was $1000, calculate Mike's salary now. | Five months ago, Mike earned ten times more money than Fred, and since Fred earned $1000, Mike earned 10*1000 = $<<10*1000=10000>>10000 more than Fred.
The total amount of money that Mike earned five months ago is $10000+$1000 = $<<10000+1000=11000>>11000
Mikes salary has increased by 40/100*$11000 = $<<40/100*11000=44... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Five months ago, Mike earned 10 times more money than Fred. If his salary has increased by 40 percent now, and Fred's salary then was $1000, calculate Mike's salary now. | Five months ago, Mike earned ten times more money than Fred, and since Fred earned $1000, Mike earned 10*1000 = $<<10*1000=10000>>10000 more than Fred.
The total amount of money that Mike earned five months ago is $10000+$1000 = $<<10000+1000=11000>>11000
Mikes salary has increased by 40/100*$11000 = $<<40/100*11000=44... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The author decided to stay at home eight years ago because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mother Knows Best?
Once while being prepared for a television interview, I was chatting with the host about stay-at-home fathers. I made the point that one reason we're seeing more stay-at-home dads may be that it's no longer a given (a known fact) that a man makes more money than his wife. Many families now t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23968.txt | Mother Knows Best?
Once while being prepared for a television interview, I was chatting with the host about stay-at-home fathers. I made the point that one reason we're seeing more stay-at-home dads may be that it's no longer a given (a known fact) that a man makes more money than his wife. Many families now take earni... | [
"it was easier for his wife to find a job",
"he thought he was the better father",
"their son liked him a little bit better",
"he was earning more than his wife did"
] |
A hot-water heating system uses what type of energy to heat water? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | A hot-water heating system uses what type of energy to heat water? | thermal energy | science | null | null | null | atmospheric energy | negative energy | potential energy | thermal energy | A hot-water heating system uses thermal energy to heat water and then pumps the hot water throughout the building in a system of pipes and radiators. You can see a diagram of this type of heating system in Figure below . Typically, the water is heated in a boiler that burns natural gas or heating oil. There is usually ... | null | null | null |
What can we learn from the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There was once a lonely girl who longed so much for love. One day while she was walking in the woods she found two starving songbirds. She took them home and put them in a small cage, caring them with love. Luckily, the birds grew strong little by little. Every morning they greeted her with a wonderful song. T... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9965.txt | There was once a lonely girl who longed so much for love. One day while she was walking in the woods she found two starving songbirds. She took them home and put them in a small cage, caring them with love. Luckily, the birds grew strong little by little. Every morning they greeted her with a wonderful song. The girl f... | [
"Catch what you can catch on your way to success.",
"Going too far is as bad as not going far enough.",
"East or west, home is best.",
"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."
] |
What made the couple's marriage hard? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Enzian Art House in Florida was showing movies in the park. One evening, a few weeks before Christmas, they showed The Christmas Storyand had a raffle with a girl's bike as the prize. It was attractive with color1ed streamers , flowers' butterflies, a fascinating bell, all designed to delight a five-year-... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18183.txt | The Enzian Art House in Florida was showing movies in the park. One evening, a few weeks before Christmas, they showed The Christmas Storyand had a raffle with a girl's bike as the prize. It was attractive with color1ed streamers , flowers' butterflies, a fascinating bell, all designed to delight a five-year-old girl.... | [
"Drugs and alcohol.",
"Their unemployment.",
"Having many children to raise.",
"Their girl's serious disease."
] |
You will master the usage of your new language if you _ according to the material. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Talk to yourself
It may be obvious, but the best way to get better at a language is to speak it. Even if there is no one around to speak to, talk to yourself. Name things as you pass them - chair, television, cat, tree, school. Learn basic phrases like - 'it is cold today' or 'it is sunny today' and use whiche... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21623.txt | Talk to yourself
It may be obvious, but the best way to get better at a language is to speak it. Even if there is no one around to speak to, talk to yourself. Name things as you pass them - chair, television, cat, tree, school. Learn basic phrases like - 'it is cold today' or 'it is sunny today' and use whichever is ap... | [
"talk to yourself",
"talk to friends",
"listen to music",
"find a language club"
] |
All the following descriptions about the courses are true EXCEPT that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bullis School Visual and Performing Arts Program is designed to advance a student's ability through artistic expression. Students will choose their Majors and Minors and will commit to each of these courses for the academic year.
Courses are listed as follows:
* Majors: Band, Choir , Dance, Theater
* Mi... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10417.txt | Bullis School Visual and Performing Arts Program is designed to advance a student's ability through artistic expression. Students will choose their Majors and Minors and will commit to each of these courses for the academic year.
Courses are listed as follows:
* Majors: Band, Choir , Dance, Theater
* Minors: Pai... | [
"Dance is designed for learners who want to improve their skills",
"Choir is very helpful in developing students' vocal skills",
"an audition will not be open to members of the band",
"Theater helps students create individual and unique characters"
] |
Santa Fe was under the rule of the Mexicans in _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico, U.S.A.,is in the central part of the state, on the Santa Fe River, which flows into the Rio Grande 35 kilometres west of the city. More than two thousand metres above sea level, it lies in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains with the Ortiz Mountains to the southeast.
Santa Fe wa... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1458.txt | Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico, U.S.A.,is in the central part of the state, on the Santa Fe River, which flows into the Rio Grande 35 kilometres west of the city. More than two thousand metres above sea level, it lies in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains with the Ortiz Mountains to the southeast.
Santa Fe was founded... | [
"1675",
"1695",
"1816",
"1833"
] |
In the author's opinion, China's television industry_. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Soap operas from South Korea have been popular in China for two decades now. So, it is not the first time Chinese TV dramas have paled in comparison. But this time, the one-two punch from The Heirs and My Love From the Star really hurts.
A senior official freely admitted to being an occasional participant in ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18128.txt | Soap operas from South Korea have been popular in China for two decades now. So, it is not the first time Chinese TV dramas have paled in comparison. But this time, the one-two punch from The Heirs and My Love From the Star really hurts.
A senior official freely admitted to being an occasional participant in the vast ... | [
"has been struck hard this time by The Heirs and My Love from the Star",
"is not able to produce good TV dramas as a result of the content limits",
"is able to produce something like House of Cards",
"doesn't have enough ability to make entertaining TV dramas"
] |
What's the opinion of parents about role models according to the article? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
EVERY so often, a sensational story hits the media about the kind of role models influencing UK teenagers. Youth culture celebrates too many bad examples, the reports say, and the finger of blame is often pointed at celebrities who drink or take drugs, or who are seen as sexually casual. Yet according to p... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7618.txt | EVERY so often, a sensational story hits the media about the kind of role models influencing UK teenagers. Youth culture celebrates too many bad examples, the reports say, and the finger of blame is often pointed at celebrities who drink or take drugs, or who are seen as sexually casual. Yet according to parents an... | [
"Bad role models should not appear on television.",
"Stars in the spotlight are actually not worthy of our respect.",
"The media should stop promoting a \"celebrity culture\" among teenagers.",
"The media somewhat encourages young people to admire bad role models."
] |
What did Espiritu mean by saying "The YouTube views are translating into album sales"? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
NEW YORK-- The band Atomic Tom has scored an Internet hit with its self-created video to the song Take Me Out. In the video, the band members ride a New York City subway while performing entirely on iPhones, with applications linked with mini-battery powered broadcasters for each instrument.
Singer Luck White ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8690.txt | NEW YORK-- The band Atomic Tom has scored an Internet hit with its self-created video to the song Take Me Out. In the video, the band members ride a New York City subway while performing entirely on iPhones, with applications linked with mini-battery powered broadcasters for each instrument.
Singer Luck White says the ... | [
"The You Tube views make the album sales increase.",
"The band has changed the video on the YouTube into an album.",
"People need to pay for the video if they view it on the YouTube.",
"People who have viewed the video on the YouTube should buy an album."
] |
According to Dr. Mendel, which statement is true? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dogs can be worried and pessimistic just like people, researchers report in a new study in Current Biology. And they aren't talking about basset hounds : those dogs just look as if they expect the worst.
What the scientists say is that dogs that exhibit anxiety when left home alone by their owners may have bi... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16036.txt | Dogs can be worried and pessimistic just like people, researchers report in a new study in Current Biology. And they aren't talking about basset hounds : those dogs just look as if they expect the worst.
What the scientists say is that dogs that exhibit anxiety when left home alone by their owners may have bigger prob... | [
"Like humans, dogs are good at decision making.",
"Dog owners should train dogs to find food.",
"Emotional state works sometimes when humans make decision.",
"Dogs can always find the bowl with food quickly."
] |
Where can the passage be taken from? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Leon, 12, was born without fingers on his left hand.That didn't -stop him from being able to do many tasks. But Leon could not grasp more than one object at a time. So Leon's father, Paul, created a prosthesis ,using a 3D printer. Now Leon has fingers that open and close."It was a do-it-yourself, father and so... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11140.txt | Leon, 12, was born without fingers on his left hand.That didn't -stop him from being able to do many tasks. But Leon could not grasp more than one object at a time. So Leon's father, Paul, created a prosthesis ,using a 3D printer. Now Leon has fingers that open and close."It was a do-it-yourself, father and son adventu... | [
"An advertisement",
"A newspaper",
"A poster",
"A travel guide"
] |
Lisa needs a swimming teacher. She can _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My name is Sabrina. I'm 23 years old. I come from London. Now I live in Beijing. I love teaching English. I think it's interesting. I can speak Chinese, too. I have experience in teaching English in China. My e-mail address is sabrina@sina.com.
I'm Bill, an 18-year-old student. I live in Nanjing now. I can... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4788.txt | My name is Sabrina. I'm 23 years old. I come from London. Now I live in Beijing. I love teaching English. I think it's interesting. I can speak Chinese, too. I have experience in teaching English in China. My e-mail address is sabrina@sina.com.
I'm Bill, an 18-year-old student. I live in Nanjing now. I can play the... | [
"call June",
"e-mail June",
"call Sabrina",
"e-mail Sabrina"
] |
The boy goes to buy hamburgers for him because he has _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A train stops at a station. Many people come out to buy food and fruits. A young man wants to come out, but it starts to rain. A boy stands under an umbrella. The young man says to the boy.
"Can you go and get us two hamburgers, one for you and one for me? Here are two dollars. Be quick!"
"Great!" says the boy... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2659.txt | A train stops at a station. Many people come out to buy food and fruits. A young man wants to come out, but it starts to rain. A boy stands under an umbrella. The young man says to the boy.
"Can you go and get us two hamburgers, one for you and one for me? Here are two dollars. Be quick!"
"Great!" says the boy and then... | [
"a hamburger",
"an umbrella",
"a raincoat",
"a dollar"
] |
The best title of this passage may be" _ ". | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once upon a time,a hippo lived in a river next to a big tree.
One day,a bird came and nested in the tree.The songs of the bird filled the hippo with so much envy that he couldn't think of anything else.Every day he would think why he wasn't born to be a bird even though the bird told him many times he was s... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7408.txt | Once upon a time,a hippo lived in a river next to a big tree.
One day,a bird came and nested in the tree.The songs of the bird filled the hippo with so much envy that he couldn't think of anything else.Every day he would think why he wasn't born to be a bird even though the bird told him many times he was so lucky t... | [
"The hippo that wished to sing",
"The tree that was knocked over",
"The bird that wished to swim",
"The animals that were in high spirits."
] |
Some people have failed in beekeeping businesses because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last fall,beekeepers from states with warm climates began to report a sudden loss of honey bees.Losses were reported in twentyfour states and spread to Canada.Today,some beekeepers say thirty percent to ninety percent of their honey bees are gone.Food price could go up as a result.And some beekeeping businesse... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9876.txt | Last fall,beekeepers from states with warm climates began to report a sudden loss of honey bees.Losses were reported in twentyfour states and spread to Canada.Today,some beekeepers say thirty percent to ninety percent of their honey bees are gone.Food price could go up as a result.And some beekeeping businesses have fa... | [
"they want to make more money by doing something else",
"the climates were too warm to raise bees last fall",
"too many bees have disappeared for no reason",
"more and more people are beginning to raise bees"
] |
What can be learnt from the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Group Tours of the Area of the 2012 Sites
These are recommended tours for groups. Individual visitors wishing to join please click here.
East London and the Olympic Park Tour
From Central London, travel through London's East End -- recently fashionable, multicultural residential areas, and once famous for mark... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4267.txt | Group Tours of the Area of the 2012 Sites
These are recommended tours for groups. Individual visitors wishing to join please click here.
East London and the Olympic Park Tour
From Central London, travel through London's East End -- recently fashionable, multicultural residential areas, and once famous for market garden... | [
"London's Olympic Park is being built.",
"London's East End hasn't changed much.",
"More than 6 Olympic events will take place in Greenwich.",
"No events will be hosted on the Greenwich Peninsular."
] |
A person with Down Syndrome _ according to the passage. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When people ask me what Down Syndrome is, I tell them it's an extra chromosome . A doctor would tell you the extra chromosome causes an intellectual disability that makes it harder for me to learn things.
Even though I have Down Syndrome, my life is a lot like yours. I read books and watch TV. I listen to mus... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9447.txt | When people ask me what Down Syndrome is, I tell them it's an extra chromosome . A doctor would tell you the extra chromosome causes an intellectual disability that makes it harder for me to learn things.
Even though I have Down Syndrome, my life is a lot like yours. I read books and watch TV. I listen to music with m... | [
"can learn things almost as fast as normal people do",
"has one more chromosome than normal people",
"is hard to get along with",
"is easy to get along with"
] |
Some people can't read or write, but they usually have better memories, because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you do not use your arm or your legs for some time, they become weak; when you start using them again, they slowly become strong again. Everybody knows that. Yet many people do not seem to know that memory works in the same way. When someone says that he has a good memory, he really means that he keeps his ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1871.txt | If you do not use your arm or your legs for some time, they become weak; when you start using them again, they slowly become strong again. Everybody knows that. Yet many people do not seem to know that memory works in the same way. When someone says that he has a good memory, he really means that he keeps his memory in... | [
"they have save much trouble",
"they have saved much time to remember things",
"they have to use their memories all the time",
"they can't write everything in a little notebook"
] |
Which of the following public policies does Michal Rutkowski call on? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A baby born in India has been declared the world's seven billionth person by child rights group Plan International. Baby Nargis was born at 07:25 local time (01:55GMT) in Mall village in India's Uttar Pradesh state. Plan International says Nargis has been chosen symbolically as it is not possible to know where... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5510.txt | A baby born in India has been declared the world's seven billionth person by child rights group Plan International. Baby Nargis was born at 07:25 local time (01:55GMT) in Mall village in India's Uttar Pradesh state. Plan International says Nargis has been chosen symbolically as it is not possible to know where exactly ... | [
"To encourage late marriage.",
"To reduce world's population.",
"To gain economic equality.",
"To improve health and education."
] |
The husband would be happy because he _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mrs Turner's telephone number was 3463, and the number of he cinema in town was 3464. People often made mistakes and telephoned her when they actually wanted the cinema.
One evening the telephone rang and Mrs Turner answered it. A tired man's voice came over the phone, "At what time does your last film begin?"... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17255.txt | Mrs Turner's telephone number was 3463, and the number of he cinema in town was 3464. People often made mistakes and telephoned her when they actually wanted the cinema.
One evening the telephone rang and Mrs Turner answered it. A tired man's voice came over the phone, "At what time does your last film begin?""I'm sorr... | [
"made fun of his wife",
"could enjoy himself alone that night",
"could relax himself at home",
"could have a good time at home with his wife"
] |
What does the writer do when she is alone at home before? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My husband and I both work from home.We have four children, so the times when I am alone in the house are few and far between.Like many work-at-home moms, when I do get a chance to be by myself ,I do something, whether it's related to my career or taking care of the household chores .
One Thursday,thing... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23806.txt | My husband and I both work from home.We have four children, so the times when I am alone in the house are few and far between.Like many work-at-home moms, when I do get a chance to be by myself ,I do something, whether it's related to my career or taking care of the household chores .
One Thursday,things really ... | [
"She will do what she likes.",
"She will go to see a film.",
"She will fill that time with much work.",
"She allows herself to have a good rest."
] |
Some businesses offer customers the option to pay for merchandise using their fingerprints as identification. Which of the following would most benefit customers that use this new technology? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Some businesses offer customers the option to pay for merchandise using their fingerprints as identification. Which of the following would most benefit customers that use this new technology?
Choices:
A. cost of product is reduced
B. protection of private information
C. ability to track customer preferences
D. funds w... | Correct answer: B | science | AIMS_2008_8_5 | {
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Which of the following is true about MMORPGs? _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At Institute for the Future, game designer Jane McGonigal creates massive multi-player free online role-playing games (MMORPGs), which focus on social changes and environmental problems. She hopes that players will use their new skills to make the real world better.
According to Jane, our addiction to gaming... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21121.txt | At Institute for the Future, game designer Jane McGonigal creates massive multi-player free online role-playing games (MMORPGs), which focus on social changes and environmental problems. She hopes that players will use their new skills to make the real world better.
According to Jane, our addiction to gaming is actua... | [
"Role-playing games are real-world problems.",
"They take too much of gamers' spare time.",
"The gamers play different roles in the games.",
"They cost gamers a lot of money to play."
] |
If eight movie tickets cost 2 times as much as one football game ticket, and each movie ticket is sold at $30, calculate the total amount of money Chandler will pay if he buys eight movie tickets and five football game tickets. | If each movie ticket is sold at $30, the cost of buying eight movie tickets is 8*$30 = $<<8*30=240>>240
Since eight movie tickets cost 2 times as much as one football game ticket, the cost of buying one football game ticket is $240/2 = $<<240/2=120>>120
Buying five football game tickets will cost 5*$120 = $<<5*120=600>... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | If eight movie tickets cost 2 times as much as one football game ticket, and each movie ticket is sold at $30, calculate the total amount of money Chandler will pay if he buys eight movie tickets and five football game tickets. | If each movie ticket is sold at $30, the cost of buying eight movie tickets is 8*$30 = $<<8*30=240>>240
Since eight movie tickets cost 2 times as much as one football game ticket, the cost of buying one football game ticket is $240/2 = $<<240/2=120>>120
Buying five football game tickets will cost 5*$120 = $<<5*120=600>... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The passage mainly focuses on _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mike Maietta was eating lunch when he got a text message from his mom.
"Notre Dame," it said. " _ !"
Mike, a senior at a Californian high school, shouted with joy. The big envelope meant that the excellent university in Indiana had offered him a place in its Class of 2013. But the $51,300 annual fee is a big t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2266.txt | Mike Maietta was eating lunch when he got a text message from his mom.
"Notre Dame," it said. " _ !"
Mike, a senior at a Californian high school, shouted with joy. The big envelope meant that the excellent university in Indiana had offered him a place in its Class of 2013. But the $51,300 annual fee is a big trouble. S... | [
"the calculation of different costs including tuition",
"the extremely hard financial situation in America",
"the excitement of students' being able to enter ideal colleges",
"the financial crisis of families over college entrance"
] |
Which word can best describe most of the ladies at the dance party? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There was once a traveling reporter who was doing a story on the small towns in the Midwest of America. She was particularly interested in the social structures, how men and women got along, and what happened at these large dance parties. She got into a town a few days early, knowing that people would be comin... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24160.txt | There was once a traveling reporter who was doing a story on the small towns in the Midwest of America. She was particularly interested in the social structures, how men and women got along, and what happened at these large dance parties. She got into a town a few days early, knowing that people would be coming in from... | [
"Excite.",
"Clever",
"Polite",
"Dissatisfied."
] |
According to the passage, great fear can take place in a child when the story is _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A child who has once been pleased with a tale likes, as a rule, to have it retold in almost the same words, but this should not lead parents to treat printed fairy stories as formal texts. It is always much better to tell a story than read it out of a book, and, if a parent can produce what , in the actual sit... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1532.txt | A child who has once been pleased with a tale likes, as a rule, to have it retold in almost the same words, but this should not lead parents to treat printed fairy stories as formal texts. It is always much better to tell a story than read it out of a book, and, if a parent can produce what , in the actual situation of... | [
"heard for the first time",
"in a realistic setting",
"repeated too often",
"told in a different way"
] |
When must the cuckoo go? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Cuckoo
In April,
Come he will.
In May,
Sing all day.
In June,
Change his tune .
In July,
Prepare to fly.
In August,
Go he must!
Question:
When must the cuckoo go?
Choices:
A. In April.
B. In June.
C. In July.
D. In August. | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5352.txt | The Cuckoo
In April,
Come he will.
In May,
Sing all day.
In June,
Change his tune .
In July,
Prepare to fly.
In August,
Go he must! | [
"In April.",
"In June.",
"In July.",
"In August."
] |
How many continents' mountains are mentioned in the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In August 2015, President Obama announced that North America's highest mountain, Mount McKinley, would be renamed. Its new moniker , Denali, was actually its original Aleut name, meaning "the high one". The previous name, on the other hand, only dates back to 1896--the year when it was named in honour of Willi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13644.txt | In August 2015, President Obama announced that North America's highest mountain, Mount McKinley, would be renamed. Its new moniker , Denali, was actually its original Aleut name, meaning "the high one". The previous name, on the other hand, only dates back to 1896--the year when it was named in honour of William McKinl... | [
"2",
"3",
"4",
"5"
] |
How many cities are mentioned in the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Franco is from Italy.He lives in a small city on a beautiful island on the coast of Italy.The sea is blue there and he likes going fishing when he doesn't work.in summer it is very hot and sometimes he goes to the 1110untains because it is cooler there.
Rome is the capital of Italy.It is a very old city.There ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5030.txt | Franco is from Italy.He lives in a small city on a beautiful island on the coast of Italy.The sea is blue there and he likes going fishing when he doesn't work.in summer it is very hot and sometimes he goes to the 1110untains because it is cooler there.
Rome is the capital of Italy.It is a very old city.There are lot o... | [
"One.",
"Two.",
"Three.",
"Four."
] |
What's the best title of the article? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
He was driving home one evening when he saw an old lady standing by the road. He could tell she needed help. So he stopped his car in front of her car and got out.
He smiled at her, but she was worried. Was he going to hurt her? He looked poor and hungry.
He said: "I'm here to help you ma'am. Why don't you wai... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7977.txt | He was driving home one evening when he saw an old lady standing by the road. He could tell she needed help. So he stopped his car in front of her car and got out.
He smiled at her, but she was worried. Was he going to hurt her? He looked poor and hungry.
He said: "I'm here to help you ma'am. Why don't you wait in the ... | [
"A man, an old lady and a waitress.",
"Helping someone in need.",
"Love is really important.",
"Unbroken chain of love."
] |
How long did Peter play computer games at first? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As a father, I always do my best to help my son, Peter. I like to help him with his study. I encourage him to join team sports. I send him to the summer camp if he wants to go. I also teach him to be both a good student and a useful man.
He used to make me feel proud. I often thought he was the best son and I ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle177.txt | As a father, I always do my best to help my son, Peter. I like to help him with his study. I encourage him to join team sports. I send him to the summer camp if he wants to go. I also teach him to be both a good student and a useful man.
He used to make me feel proud. I often thought he was the best son and I was the b... | [
"About two hours every day.",
"About two hours every week.",
"About two hours every month.",
"The whole day."
] |
What's Manu Kapur educational idea on learning new knowledge? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Work Your Mind
Here's something to think about the next time you ask your teacher for help: struggling with schoolwork on your own can help you learn. According to a recent study, the more you struggle while you are learning new information, the better you can remember it later.
This theory might surprise you.... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high536.txt | Work Your Mind
Here's something to think about the next time you ask your teacher for help: struggling with schoolwork on your own can help you learn. According to a recent study, the more you struggle while you are learning new information, the better you can remember it later.
This theory might surprise you. When tea... | [
"Give students much help as soon as possible.",
"Let students learn it on themselves in one way.",
"Let students learn it by themselves in the same way.",
"Let students learn it for themselves in different ways."
] |
How long did it take the author to recover from his disease? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Just 10 years ago, I sat across the desk from a doctor. "Yes," he said, "there is something wrong with the left, upper lobe . You have a moderately advanced case... You'll have to give up work at once and go to bed. Later on, we'll see."
Feeling like a man who is in midcareer has suddenly been placed under sen... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13203.txt | Just 10 years ago, I sat across the desk from a doctor. "Yes," he said, "there is something wrong with the left, upper lobe . You have a moderately advanced case... You'll have to give up work at once and go to bed. Later on, we'll see."
Feeling like a man who is in midcareer has suddenly been placed under sentence of ... | [
"Two years and a half.",
"Three years.",
"Three years and a half.",
"Four years."
] |
If you have good study habits, you can _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
All students need to have good study habits .When you have good study habits, you will learn things quickly and also remember them easily. Do you like to study in the living room? This is not a good place because it is usually too noisy. You need to study in a quiet place, like your bedroom. A quiet place will... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6980.txt | All students need to have good study habits .When you have good study habits, you will learn things quickly and also remember them easily. Do you like to study in the living room? This is not a good place because it is usually too noisy. You need to study in a quiet place, like your bedroom. A quiet place will help you... | [
"learn things quickly and remember them easily",
"do things quickly and remember them easily",
"read books quickly before forget them easily",
"write words quickly but forget them easily"
] |
Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Upset by reading bad news daily,Neil Pasricha decided to try to focus on the positive and come up with l,000 simple,free,good things,posting one each day on a blog .
Pasricha,aged 30,said his blog aimed to focus on life's simple pleasures,such as finding forgotten money in a pocket, or fixing a TV set with ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23310.txt | Upset by reading bad news daily,Neil Pasricha decided to try to focus on the positive and come up with l,000 simple,free,good things,posting one each day on a blog .
Pasricha,aged 30,said his blog aimed to focus on life's simple pleasures,such as finding forgotten money in a pocket, or fixing a TV set with a heavy b... | [
"Hard Life for a Blogger",
"Busy Life for a Blogger",
"Great Awards for a Blogger",
"Great Success for a Blogger"
] |
Which of the following statements is NOT true? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
London's Chinese community dates back to the 18th century, when a small number of Chinese sailors moved to the city to work in Limehouse, east London. As time went by, other Chinese people came to this area and Limehouse began to be known as "Chinatown". At the start of the 20th century, there were just 545 Ch... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9831.txt | London's Chinese community dates back to the 18th century, when a small number of Chinese sailors moved to the city to work in Limehouse, east London. As time went by, other Chinese people came to this area and Limehouse began to be known as "Chinatown". At the start of the 20th century, there were just 545 Chinese peo... | [
"Before the 20th century, \"Chinatown\" in London was still very small.",
"In the 1950s, Chinese food became quite popular in Britain.",
"Most of the new immigrants could find a job in the 1950s.",
"With the help of the British government, Chinatown was very successful."
] |
What should you do if your British friend sends you an invitation but you do not want to go ? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In Britain you may often hear "Drop in any time" or "Come to see me soon", but you can't really do that. People just say those things to make you feel welcome. It is better to telephone before visiting someone at home. If you receive a written invitation to an event that says "RSVP", you should reply to let... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle430.txt | In Britain you may often hear "Drop in any time" or "Come to see me soon", but you can't really do that. People just say those things to make you feel welcome. It is better to telephone before visiting someone at home. If you receive a written invitation to an event that says "RSVP", you should reply to let the pers... | [
"Do not give him or her answer.",
"Tell another friend to go instead of you.",
"Tell him or her that you can't be there for some reason.",
"Tell him or her that you don't want to go there."
] |
The press briefing must have been held _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
HK's family affair
The 32nd Hong Kong Art Festival, to be held early next year, will be based on the theme of "family".
The art festival, considered to be Asia's best, was launched in 1973.
"We hope that people from Beijing and from all over the world will go to Hong Kong to enjoy the multiple performances in ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4662.txt | HK's family affair
The 32nd Hong Kong Art Festival, to be held early next year, will be based on the theme of "family".
The art festival, considered to be Asia's best, was launched in 1973.
"We hope that people from Beijing and from all over the world will go to Hong Kong to enjoy the multiple performances in our art f... | [
"in Hong Kong",
"in Europe",
"in Beijing",
"in Zurich"
] |
What doe's Fan's story tell us? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As a kid, Fan Yang was crazy about the beauty of bubbles . A waterfall at a river near his childhood home in Vietnam created hundreds of tiny bubbles. "I saw another world in bubbles, and I imagined how nice it would be if I could create a big bubble and be inside it," he says.
Many years later, Fan reali... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17988.txt | As a kid, Fan Yang was crazy about the beauty of bubbles . A waterfall at a river near his childhood home in Vietnam created hundreds of tiny bubbles. "I saw another world in bubbles, and I imagined how nice it would be if I could create a big bubble and be inside it," he says.
Many years later, Fan realized that ... | [
"He laughs best who laughs last.",
"Two heads are better than one",
"Detail is the key to success.",
"Where there's a will, there's a way."
] |
It can be inferred from the passage that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nursing at Beth Israel Hospital produces the best patient care. If we are to solve the nursing shortage. hospital administration and doctors everywhere would do well to follow Beth Israel's example .
At Beth Israel each patient is assigned to a primary nurse who visits at length with the patient and constructs... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5150.txt | Nursing at Beth Israel Hospital produces the best patient care. If we are to solve the nursing shortage. hospital administration and doctors everywhere would do well to follow Beth Israel's example .
At Beth Israel each patient is assigned to a primary nurse who visits at length with the patient and constructs a full-s... | [
"compared with other hospitals, nurses at Beth Israel Hospital are more patient",
"in most hospitals, patient care is inadequate from the professional point of view",
"in most hospital, nurses get low salaries",
"compared with other hospitals, nurses have to work longer hours at Beth Israel Hospital"
] |
According to the passage, which of the following is necessary before the moving? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Moving should be an exciting time -- you're off to a new home, maybe moving up to a larger home. But for many people, moving turns into a stressful experience. It doesn't have to be that way. Some planning and a little research can make your next move the best one ever.
Organization is the key to a succ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21512.txt | Moving should be an exciting time -- you're off to a new home, maybe moving up to a larger home. But for many people, moving turns into a stressful experience. It doesn't have to be that way. Some planning and a little research can make your next move the best one ever.
Organization is the key to a successful mo... | [
"Plan your move well in advance.",
"Make sure everything is clean.",
"Pay your friends enough money.",
"Buy lots of magazines on moving."
] |
Which of the following is TRUE? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nearly all the tourists who come to southeast France make a tour to Monaco , too. Lying near the French-Italian border, Monaco is not part of France, but a separate principality , though it is surrounded by its greatest neighbour.
Monaco became a principality in the 16th century after being owned by a family m... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6626.txt | Nearly all the tourists who come to southeast France make a tour to Monaco , too. Lying near the French-Italian border, Monaco is not part of France, but a separate principality , though it is surrounded by its greatest neighbour.
Monaco became a principality in the 16th century after being owned by a family member of ... | [
"The national income of Monaco depends mainly on France.",
"Monaco is famous for having no soldiers or policemen of its own.",
"Monaco does not have a seat in the UN because it is too small a country.",
"Monte Carlo City seems more important for the existence of this principality."
] |
_ people are in Mr. Jones' family. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. Jones is in Beijing. He's a teacher. And Mrs. Jones is an English teacher. They have a boy and a girl. They are Paul and Michael. Paul is five and Michael is only three months . Paul loves his sister very much.
One day, Mrs. Jones' sister, Jane, comes to her family. She sees Michael for the first time . ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6675.txt | Mr. Jones is in Beijing. He's a teacher. And Mrs. Jones is an English teacher. They have a boy and a girl. They are Paul and Michael. Paul is five and Michael is only three months . Paul loves his sister very much.
One day, Mrs. Jones' sister, Jane, comes to her family. She sees Michael for the first time . The boy s... | [
"Two",
"Three",
"Four",
"Five"
] |
Because _ , he drank so much on New Year's Eve. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Before Christmas Mr Smith broke his right leg and had to stay in hospital. When he was there, he always asked his doctor when he could go home. He didn't like to spend Christmas in hospital. Though the doctor did his best, Mr Smith didn't get better. So on Christmas Day he was still in hospital. He spent a bad... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3820.txt | Before Christmas Mr Smith broke his right leg and had to stay in hospital. When he was there, he always asked his doctor when he could go home. He didn't like to spend Christmas in hospital. Though the doctor did his best, Mr Smith didn't get better. So on Christmas Day he was still in hospital. He spent a bad day in b... | [
"he was too happy",
"both of his two legs got well",
"he had a fall",
"he was in hospital"
] |
During the Short Cave Hike, you _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Design your own adventure spent at IZE's Blue Creek Field Station by choosing activities per day from the list below.
Short Cave Hike: 2-hour activity where you will be exposed to the ultimate tropical rainforest experience. At every turn along the trail,a novel experience awaits. Perhaps it's a trail of lea... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13610.txt | Design your own adventure spent at IZE's Blue Creek Field Station by choosing activities per day from the list below.
Short Cave Hike: 2-hour activity where you will be exposed to the ultimate tropical rainforest experience. At every turn along the trail,a novel experience awaits. Perhaps it's a trail of leaf cutter ... | [
"will be lost in the tropical forest",
"may enjoy unexpected views on the way",
"can be bitten by the tree snakes occasionally",
"need to follow the track of ants in the forests"
] |
Among the four people, _ are considered to have made good use of time in studying. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ben
When I left school five years ago, I said to myself, _ No more learning for me.Now I can enjoy myself in the evening." But about a year ago the boss said, "We're going to get a computer in the near future." What does he mean? I simply don't know.Anyway, I decided to go to evening classes.I'm quite an exper... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1878.txt | Ben
When I left school five years ago, I said to myself, _ No more learning for me.Now I can enjoy myself in the evening." But about a year ago the boss said, "We're going to get a computer in the near future." What does he mean? I simply don't know.Anyway, I decided to go to evening classes.I'm quite an expert on com... | [
"Ben and Eve",
"Eve and Ted",
"Ted and Joan",
"Ben and Joan"
] |
How did Jeb try to hold the cougar's attention? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Lying in the sun on a rock, the cougar saw Jeb and his son, Tom, before they saw it. Jeb put his bag down quickly and pulled his jacket open with both hands, making himself look big to the cougar. It worked. The cougar hesitated, ready to attack Jeb, but ready to forget the whole thing, too.
Jeb let go of his ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3715.txt | Lying in the sun on a rock, the cougar saw Jeb and his son, Tom, before they saw it. Jeb put his bag down quickly and pulled his jacket open with both hands, making himself look big to the cougar. It worked. The cougar hesitated, ready to attack Jeb, but ready to forget the whole thing, too.
Jeb let go of his jacket, g... | [
"By keeping shouting and hitting",
"By making a wall out of his arms",
"By throwing himself on the cougar",
"By swinging his fists at the cougar's eyes"
] |
Which is NOT a good way to spend our free time according to the writer? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many middle school students don't know how to spend their free time. When they have holidays, they always have nothing to do and feel bored. Some may play computer games all day long and some may stay in bed and sleep all day. It's not a good way. Here are some suggestions .
If you don't like to stay at home, ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4260.txt | Many middle school students don't know how to spend their free time. When they have holidays, they always have nothing to do and feel bored. Some may play computer games all day long and some may stay in bed and sleep all day. It's not a good way. Here are some suggestions .
If you don't like to stay at home, you can g... | [
"Going for a picnic.",
"Sleeping all day.",
"Playing chess.",
"Keeping a pet."
] |
Many people in Congress argue that trauma care systems should be supported by _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last year, Jack Bleed cut through the bone of his ring finger while working. The 31-year-old resident of North Little Rock, Arkansas, waited for about six hours at a nearby medical center while the medical staff there called all over town -- even as far away as Dallas and Memphis -- to find a hand surgeon to r... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16001.txt | Last year, Jack Bleed cut through the bone of his ring finger while working. The 31-year-old resident of North Little Rock, Arkansas, waited for about six hours at a nearby medical center while the medical staff there called all over town -- even as far away as Dallas and Memphis -- to find a hand surgeon to reattach h... | [
"the President",
"each state",
"insurance companies",
"the US government"
] |
When do you think students can become journalists and report on parts of the story? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A graded reader is a book containing simplified languages used to help learners master the language. Readers come in different levels, from beginners to advanced. English learners need to choose a reader that is suitable for their level.
Why use readers? Lots of research shows that extensive reading improves a... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17798.txt | A graded reader is a book containing simplified languages used to help learners master the language. Readers come in different levels, from beginners to advanced. English learners need to choose a reader that is suitable for their level.
Why use readers? Lots of research shows that extensive reading improves all aspect... | [
"Before reading.",
"During reading.",
"During warming up.",
"After reading."
] |
Kristi Holl mentions her experience mainly to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Friend,
The recent success of children's books has made the general public aware that there's a huge market out there.
And there's a growing need for new writers trained to create the $3 billion worth of children's books bought each year ... plus stories and articles needed by over 650 publishers of magaz... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7223.txt | Dear Friend,
The recent success of children's books has made the general public aware that there's a huge market out there.
And there's a growing need for new writers trained to create the $3 billion worth of children's books bought each year ... plus stories and articles needed by over 650 publishers of magazines for ... | [
"prove she is a good instructor",
"give her advice on course preparation",
"show she sold more stories than articles",
"promote the writing program"
] |
When is better to visit Venice? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Venice is a great place in the world. People call it "City of Water" because it is built on the water just like some stone buildings floating on the water. There are more than 350 bridges in the city. It's in the southeast of Italy. You can hardly hear the sound of cars in the city. All transportation is by ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2793.txt | Venice is a great place in the world. People call it "City of Water" because it is built on the water just like some stone buildings floating on the water. There are more than 350 bridges in the city. It's in the southeast of Italy. You can hardly hear the sound of cars in the city. All transportation is by boat or o... | [
"In June and July.",
"In August and September.",
"In September and October.",
"In May and July."
] |
If you are unsatisfied with the book, _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hello and welcome! My name is Shelley Ann Vernon and I am glad that you want to find out more about teaching English through games. Right here you will find ways to get great results in the classroom for children aged 4 to 12; ways that from my experience will bring more success and joy into the lives of the c... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12059.txt | Hello and welcome! My name is Shelley Ann Vernon and I am glad that you want to find out more about teaching English through games. Right here you will find ways to get great results in the classroom for children aged 4 to 12; ways that from my experience will bring more success and joy into the lives of the children y... | [
"you can complain to a local newspaper or Shelley Ann Vernon",
"you can get half your money back and keep the material",
"you can get 25 dollars back, but you have to return the product first",
"you will get your money back without returning the essential bonus material"
] |
What's Billingham's attitude towards parents who make children more responsible for themselves? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Fun is, in fact, a word heard far more frequently in families today than in the past, when "duty'' and "responsibility" were often the words used.
Parents today are more youthful in appearance and attitudes. Their clothes and hair-styles are more casual, helping to bridge the divide. Those who are athletically... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2506.txt | Fun is, in fact, a word heard far more frequently in families today than in the past, when "duty'' and "responsibility" were often the words used.
Parents today are more youthful in appearance and attitudes. Their clothes and hair-styles are more casual, helping to bridge the divide. Those who are athletically inclined... | [
"He supports them.",
"He admires them.",
"He disagrees with them.",
"He thinks they're unreasonable."
] |
In Princeton University, an undergraduate will have to pay _ for the Academic Year 2011-2012. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Princeton University
Location
The University is in Princeton, New Jersey. It is an hour's train ride south of New York City and an hour's train ride north of Philadelphia.
Students
There are 4,600 undergraduates . There are also 1,900 graduate students, but Princeton is unusual among universities in having a ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2533.txt | Princeton University
Location
The University is in Princeton, New Jersey. It is an hour's train ride south of New York City and an hour's train ride north of Philadelphia.
Students
There are 4,600 undergraduates . There are also 1,900 graduate students, but Princeton is unusual among universities in having a student b... | [
"$11,470",
"$ 52,850",
"$ 41,380",
"$ 8, 387"
] |
Which of the following things will NOT happen if the end of the world really happens? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many people have been talking about the way in which the world will come to an end in 2012. Everybody wants to find out if December 21, 2012 is the last day of the earth. The rumor has already been spreading for a very long time. The Mayan's predictions can account for the rumor. According to the rumor, the ea... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22481.txt | Many people have been talking about the way in which the world will come to an end in 2012. Everybody wants to find out if December 21, 2012 is the last day of the earth. The rumor has already been spreading for a very long time. The Mayan's predictions can account for the rumor. According to the rumor, the earth will ... | [
"Humans will see two suns at the same time.",
"The earth will look completely different.",
"The earth and the moon will line up in the same line.",
"The solar flares will become stronger than before."
] |
Which of the following can help you enjoy sailing a boat? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
American Watersports Tuesday-Saturday
Located on the beach of the Sea Gardens Beach Resort, there are fun things to
rent for the whole family. They offer rentals for kayaks, jet skis, and even parasail!
Enjoy the water up-close or from a bird's eye view! No matter what activity you're
enjoying, be sure to prot... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15549.txt | American Watersports Tuesday-Saturday
Located on the beach of the Sea Gardens Beach Resort, there are fun things to
rent for the whole family. They offer rentals for kayaks, jet skis, and even parasail!
Enjoy the water up-close or from a bird's eye view! No matter what activity you're
enjoying, be sure to protect yours... | [
"Go to the Sea Gardens Beach Resort.",
"Visit 15",
"Choose Jet Ski Tours of Miami.",
"Visit Coconut's Watersports."
] |
What does the author suggest as a way to deal with over borrowing? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Spending beyond one's means is becoming a national problem for Americans.Borrowing has become so easy that it takes great willpower for people to refuse it."I received a number of gold MasterCard and gold Visa card offers in the mail during the past two months,"said one computer engineer at AT &T Bell Laborato... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21444.txt | Spending beyond one's means is becoming a national problem for Americans.Borrowing has become so easy that it takes great willpower for people to refuse it."I received a number of gold MasterCard and gold Visa card offers in the mail during the past two months,"said one computer engineer at AT &T Bell Laboratories in C... | [
"Teaching people how to manage money.",
"Advising people on what to buy.",
"Limiting the use of credit cards.",
"Reducing average incomes."
] |
Mary wants to bake 10 apple pies for a charity event. Each pie needs 8 apples and she already harvested 50 apples from the trees in her garden. How many more apples does she need to buy to make all 10 pies? | She needs 10*8=<<10*8=80>>80 apples to make the pies
So she has to buy 80-50=<<80-50=30>>30 more apples
#### 30 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Mary wants to bake 10 apple pies for a charity event. Each pie needs 8 apples and she already harvested 50 apples from the trees in her garden. How many more apples does she need to buy to make all 10 pies? | She needs 10*8=<<10*8=80>>80 apples to make the pies
So she has to buy 80-50=<<80-50=30>>30 more apples
#### 30 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What is the writer' s attitude towards the safety of the school bus is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Every day 25 million U.S. children ride school buses. The safety record for these buses is much better than for passenger cars; but nevertheless, about 10 children are killed each year riding on large school buses, and nearly four times that number are killed outside buses in the loading zones. By and large, h... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2971.txt | Every day 25 million U.S. children ride school buses. The safety record for these buses is much better than for passenger cars; but nevertheless, about 10 children are killed each year riding on large school buses, and nearly four times that number are killed outside buses in the loading zones. By and large, however, t... | [
"Critical",
"Negative",
"Objective",
"Indifferent"
] |
A play was held in an auditorium and its ticket costs $10. An auditorium has 20 rows and each row has 10 seats. If only 3/4 of the seats were sold, how much was earned from the play? | There are 20 x 10 = <<20*10=200>>200 seats in the auditorium.
Only 200 x 3/4 = <<200*3/4=150>>150 seats were sold.
Hence, the earnings from the play is $10 x 150 = $<<10*150=1500>>1500.
#### 1500 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A play was held in an auditorium and its ticket costs $10. An auditorium has 20 rows and each row has 10 seats. If only 3/4 of the seats were sold, how much was earned from the play? | There are 20 x 10 = <<20*10=200>>200 seats in the auditorium.
Only 200 x 3/4 = <<200*3/4=150>>150 seats were sold.
Hence, the earnings from the play is $10 x 150 = $<<10*150=1500>>1500.
#### 1500 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The American paid _ dollars for the watch. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A rich American went into a shop in London. He wanted very much to buy a nice looking watch, but the owner of the shop asked five hundred dollars for it. Suddenly a young man came into the shop, took the watch out of the owner's hands and ran out with it. It all happened in a few seconds. When the owner ran ou... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8218.txt | A rich American went into a shop in London. He wanted very much to buy a nice looking watch, but the owner of the shop asked five hundred dollars for it. Suddenly a young man came into the shop, took the watch out of the owner's hands and ran out with it. It all happened in a few seconds. When the owner ran out into th... | [
"10",
"50",
"100",
"500"
] |
Which of the following attitudes does the author probably support? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Please excuse me if I'm a little quiet today. Mark is leaving, and I'm kind of sad. You probably don't know Mark, but you might know someone like him. He has been the heart and soul of the office for years. He has never been interested in getting praise for the wonderful work he does. He just does his job - ve... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17868.txt | Please excuse me if I'm a little quiet today. Mark is leaving, and I'm kind of sad. You probably don't know Mark, but you might know someone like him. He has been the heart and soul of the office for years. He has never been interested in getting praise for the wonderful work he does. He just does his job - very well.
... | [
"Live in the present.",
"Whatever happens, stick to your dreams.",
"Do not expect too much from life.",
"Be ready to deal with changes."
] |
According to the text, most people like to follow others partly because | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most people follow others blindly just under the effect of peer pressure or because they feel it safe to follow a large number of people. In some rare cases it might be right to follow the crowd, but in most cases this' can be a big mistake. Actually there are reasons why we shouldn't follow the crowd blin... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17138.txt | Most people follow others blindly just under the effect of peer pressure or because they feel it safe to follow a large number of people. In some rare cases it might be right to follow the crowd, but in most cases this' can be a big mistake. Actually there are reasons why we shouldn't follow the crowd blindly.
Acco... | [
"they don't ,want to be different",
"they are affected by their peers",
"they believe they take the right direction",
"they want to make good impressions on people"
] |
By saying "Bowing has many functions in one", the author means that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bowing is a very important custom in Japan. Unlike people in many other countries, they greet each other by bowing instead of shaking hands. It is impolite not to return a bow to whoever bows to you.
Bowing has many functions in one. It expresses the feeling of respect, thanks, regret, and so on. You can bow w... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3539.txt | Bowing is a very important custom in Japan. Unlike people in many other countries, they greet each other by bowing instead of shaking hands. It is impolite not to return a bow to whoever bows to you.
Bowing has many functions in one. It expresses the feeling of respect, thanks, regret, and so on. You can bow when you s... | [
"one kind of bow has many similar functions",
"people can express different feelings by bowing",
"people bow to express their feelings",
"the more times you bow, the more respect you receive"
] |
Which magazine provides the biggest discount if you buy it for the whole year? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Apple Seeds
Circulation : 1 Year, 9 Issues
Cover Price: $44.55
Price For You: $33.95
Product Description: Apple Seeds is an award winning magazine filled with stories for kids aged from 7 to 9. The cover is very soft, providing durability that allows each issue to be enjoyed for many years to come. Besides, ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1639.txt | Apple Seeds
Circulation : 1 Year, 9 Issues
Cover Price: $44.55
Price For You: $33.95
Product Description: Apple Seeds is an award winning magazine filled with stories for kids aged from 7 to 9. The cover is very soft, providing durability that allows each issue to be enjoyed for many years to come. Besides, there is ... | [
"Apple Seeds",
"Better Life",
"Humor Times",
"News China"
] |
What is the purpose of the experiment? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Advice to "sleep on it" could be well founded, scientists say. After a good night's sleep a problem that couldn't be solved the night before can often appear more manageable. Researchers at the University of Luebek in Germany have designed an experiment that shows a good night's sleep can improve insight and p... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11016.txt | Advice to "sleep on it" could be well founded, scientists say. After a good night's sleep a problem that couldn't be solved the night before can often appear more manageable. Researchers at the University of Luebek in Germany have designed an experiment that shows a good night's sleep can improve insight and problem-so... | [
"To test problem-solving ability in sleep.",
"To discover people's insight during sleep.",
"To prove a good sleep helps solve problems.",
"To discuss how to improve sleeping quality."
] |
The writer wrote this passage in order to _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Babies who are slow to gain weight in the first months of their lives generally catch up to their peers by age 13,a large UK study shows, Researchers said the results would make parents whose babies fail to put on weight quickly less worried.
The researchers looked at data from ,11,499 children who took part i... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5111.txt | Babies who are slow to gain weight in the first months of their lives generally catch up to their peers by age 13,a large UK study shows, Researchers said the results would make parents whose babies fail to put on weight quickly less worried.
The researchers looked at data from ,11,499 children who took part in a large... | [
"tell us how to help babies grow faster",
"explain why babies are gain weight slowly",
"report on the findings of a research",
"reduce the anxiety of some parents"
] |
What is the attitude of the author towards Queen Elizabeth never marrying in her life? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"I will never marry," the future Elizabeth I declared at the age of eight, and, to the terror of her people, the Great Queen kept her word.
For four centuries, historians have guessed why Elizabeth never married.In her own day, her decision to remain single was considered absurd and dangerous.A queen needed a ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6644.txt | "I will never marry," the future Elizabeth I declared at the age of eight, and, to the terror of her people, the Great Queen kept her word.
For four centuries, historians have guessed why Elizabeth never married.In her own day, her decision to remain single was considered absurd and dangerous.A queen needed a husband t... | [
"Pitiful.",
"Approving.",
"Negative.",
"Neutral."
] |
We can learn from the passage that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Christian Eijkman, a Dutch doctor, left the Netherlands for the island of Java. Many people on the island had a disease called beri-beri. He was going there to try and find a _ .
At first, Eijkman thought some kind of germ caused beri-beri. He raised some chickens. He didn't eat them, but made experiments o... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4738.txt | Christian Eijkman, a Dutch doctor, left the Netherlands for the island of Java. Many people on the island had a disease called beri-beri. He was going there to try and find a _ .
At first, Eijkman thought some kind of germ caused beri-beri. He raised some chickens. He didn't eat them, but made experiments on them. T... | [
"beri-beri was caused by chickens",
"Christian Eijkman's experiment was successful",
"the Javanese didn't like vitamins",
"the Javanese's disease was caused by a kind of germ"
] |
The Commonwealth of Kentucky trademarked its name to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 1991, Kentucky Fried Chicken announced that it was officially changing its name to "KFC" as well as updating its packaging and logo with a more modern look. The public relations reason was that health-conscious consumers associated the word "fried" with "unhealthy", causing some of them to completely avoid ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3634.txt | In 1991, Kentucky Fried Chicken announced that it was officially changing its name to "KFC" as well as updating its packaging and logo with a more modern look. The public relations reason was that health-conscious consumers associated the word "fried" with "unhealthy", causing some of them to completely avoid the wide ... | [
"develop American culture",
"be alienated from the famous companies",
"raise money to pay the government debt",
"make Kentucky known throughout the world"
] |
When back at work, the author will probably choose to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last year I ruined my summer vacation by bringing along a modern convenience that was too convenient for my own good: the iPad. Instead of looking at nature, I checked my e-mail. Instead of paddling a small boat, I followed my Twitter feed . Instead of reading great novels, I stuck to reading four newspapers e... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12539.txt | Last year I ruined my summer vacation by bringing along a modern convenience that was too convenient for my own good: the iPad. Instead of looking at nature, I checked my e-mail. Instead of paddling a small boat, I followed my Twitter feed . Instead of reading great novels, I stuck to reading four newspapers each morni... | [
"stay away from the Internet for ever",
"continue to road more and more books",
"keep control of when and how to use the Internet",
"stop checking what is being said right now completely"
] |
Why was the race going to be exciting? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The crowd stopped their talks as the runners came to the starting line. At this moment, all eyes were on two people, Mark, the favorite for the gold medal, and Jim, a new face to all.
Mark had won a lot of competitions in 3000 meters and was thought to be the finest runner in the country. Until a few months be... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5913.txt | The crowd stopped their talks as the runners came to the starting line. At this moment, all eyes were on two people, Mark, the favorite for the gold medal, and Jim, a new face to all.
Mark had won a lot of competitions in 3000 meters and was thought to be the finest runner in the country. Until a few months before, Jim... | [
"Because it was a 3000 meters race.",
"Because there were only two runners in the competition .",
"Because both Mark and Jim were very good runners.",
"Because a large crowd of people came to watch the competition."
] |
Which is not TRUE according to the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Please do not leave your valuables in your room unattended.
The hotel provides safe deposit boxes at the reception desk.
When you leave the hotel, please put your key at the reception desk.
PLEASE DO NOT
TALK TO OR
DISTRACT THE
DRIVER WHEN THE
BUS IS MOVING.
PLEASE PAY
EXACT FARE.
The local government has
advi... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1098.txt | Please do not leave your valuables in your room unattended.
The hotel provides safe deposit boxes at the reception desk.
When you leave the hotel, please put your key at the reception desk.
PLEASE DO NOT
TALK TO OR
DISTRACT THE
DRIVER WHEN THE
BUS IS MOVING.
PLEASE PAY
EXACT FARE.
The local government has
advised skate... | [
"The cheapest swimwear is $5.",
"Hotel Rendezvous is in the UK.",
"Buy sports things in the store, you also can meet basketball athlete.",
"When you leave the hotel, you should put the key at the reception desk."
] |
Which of the following statements is TRUE? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Helen Keller was born in America in June, 1880. Everything was all right when she was born. But when she was 19 months old, an attack of fever left her blind and deaf for the rest of her life. She was so young when she became blind that as she grew older she did not remember being able to see; and she became d... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3526.txt | Helen Keller was born in America in June, 1880. Everything was all right when she was born. But when she was 19 months old, an attack of fever left her blind and deaf for the rest of her life. She was so young when she became blind that as she grew older she did not remember being able to see; and she became deaf befor... | [
"Helen Keller was born blind and deaf.",
"She first became blind and then deaf.",
"She became blind and deaf in 1880.",
"She became blind and deaf sometime about January 1882."
] |
There are many kangaroos _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You can see lots of kangaroos in Australia, and not only in zoos but also outside the cities and towns. You can see them everywhere. Kangaroos are very popular in Australia. They have very strong legs, so they are very good at jumping. Their tails are very strong, too, so when they want to have a rest, the... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1703.txt | You can see lots of kangaroos in Australia, and not only in zoos but also outside the cities and towns. You can see them everywhere. Kangaroos are very popular in Australia. They have very strong legs, so they are very good at jumping. Their tails are very strong, too, so when they want to have a rest, they rest on... | [
"from Australia",
"in America",
"in Australia",
"from America"
] |
What does the author mainly intend to tell us? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I fell in love with music from a young age and often sat down making a few songs of my own.What would life be like, I wondered, without a beautiful song? In 1992, I made two love songs to my darling wife and watched tears run down her face as I sang."Sam," she said earnestly, "Your songs should be heard by mor... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15652.txt | I fell in love with music from a young age and often sat down making a few songs of my own.What would life be like, I wondered, without a beautiful song? In 1992, I made two love songs to my darling wife and watched tears run down her face as I sang."Sam," she said earnestly, "Your songs should be heard by more people.... | [
"One should know himself.",
"Interest is the best teacher.",
"Family should come first.",
"Every dog has its day."
] |
According to the passage, which of the following characteristics of flowing waters is unimportant? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Inland waters may be grouped into two general classes: standing waters and flowing waters. As is often the case, the boundary between these two classes is not sharp and clear. A pond is an example of standing water. But most ponds are fed by springs or brooks and most have an outlet. Thus some current of chang... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6070.txt | Inland waters may be grouped into two general classes: standing waters and flowing waters. As is often the case, the boundary between these two classes is not sharp and clear. A pond is an example of standing water. But most ponds are fed by springs or brooks and most have an outlet. Thus some current of changing water... | [
"Clarity.",
"Size.",
"Speed of flow.",
"Oxygen content."
] |
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Life is speeding up . Everyone is getting unwell." This may sound like something someone would say today. But in fact, an unknown person wrote it.
Inventions can change our lives. But have all these things really improved our lives? Imagine this. You're doing your homework on the computer. Your mobile phone r... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle951.txt | "Life is speeding up . Everyone is getting unwell." This may sound like something someone would say today. But in fact, an unknown person wrote it.
Inventions can change our lives. But have all these things really improved our lives? Imagine this. You're doing your homework on the computer. Your mobile phone rings and ... | [
"With the improvement of our lives, we often feel tired.",
"An unknown man was sure that life would get better.",
"The family had some changes when they lived in an old house.",
"The grandson Ben was ten when the family went \"back in time\"."
] |
There are about _ Chinese netizens to surf about 13 hours every week. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Can you imagine a world without the Internet?It's surprising to think about it
Now,China has more than 162 million Internet users,according to the China Internet Network Information Center. This is the second highest number of user in the world after the United States. Today,66% of Chinese "netizens "are teena... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5212.txt | Can you imagine a world without the Internet?It's surprising to think about it
Now,China has more than 162 million Internet users,according to the China Internet Network Information Center. This is the second highest number of user in the world after the United States. Today,66% of Chinese "netizens "are teenagers. "Th... | [
"107 million old",
"22.7 million old",
"107 million young",
"22.7 million young"
] |
Why is the new ticketless flight introduced? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The United States: Fliers may want to have their tickets in hand before catching their planes, but the airline companies are doing everything they can to bring forward cost-saving ticketless flight--no paper needed, just a ticket number and a photo ID. Anyone who buys a Northwest E-ticket through the airline's... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23409.txt | The United States: Fliers may want to have their tickets in hand before catching their planes, but the airline companies are doing everything they can to bring forward cost-saving ticketless flight--no paper needed, just a ticket number and a photo ID. Anyone who buys a Northwest E-ticket through the airline's computer... | [
"It is cheaper for air travelers.",
"It helps reduce the cost for airlines.",
"It can use computer to plan air traveling.",
"It helps prevent filers from losing their tickets."
] |
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