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The writer whispered to his wife, "A stutterer wrote this screenplay", because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The opening scene of The King's Speech was, in a word, terrifying. The moment King George VI--wonderfully played by Colin Firth--stepped up to the microphone at Wembley Stadium, a rush of nervousness came over me. It took me back to my school days, standing at my desk, having to read aloud to the class. I whis... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4764.txt | The opening scene of The King's Speech was, in a word, terrifying. The moment King George VI--wonderfully played by Colin Firth--stepped up to the microphone at Wembley Stadium, a rush of nervousness came over me. It took me back to my school days, standing at my desk, having to read aloud to the class. I whispered to ... | [
"he desired to release his secret to his wife",
"he was reminded how it was as a stutterer on such occasions",
"he thought Colin Firth had a wonderful performance in the film",
"he wanted to make his wife realize why the film was so popular"
] |
Why did the family move away from the city? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
To "sacrifice" means to give up something for the sake of something else. We decided to sacrifice our luxurious city life to move to a seaside village with our children aged 9 and 3. In the city, we had a beautiful home and plenty of money but little real security because crime was on the increase every day. W... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18094.txt | To "sacrifice" means to give up something for the sake of something else. We decided to sacrifice our luxurious city life to move to a seaside village with our children aged 9 and 3. In the city, we had a beautiful home and plenty of money but little real security because crime was on the increase every day. We never k... | [
"They were tired of city life.",
"The city was not safe enough.",
"The people in the city were not friendly.",
"Life in the city was too expensive."
] |
_ is the main task of spring cleaning nowadays. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Spring cleaning is a tradition in America. People clean up and tidy up their houses in springtime.
Before the invention of the electricity ,people used a lot of coal and wood in winter to heat their houses. Those things left behind a lot of dust on everything in the rooms. At that time,people always welcomed s... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6655.txt | Spring cleaning is a tradition in America. People clean up and tidy up their houses in springtime.
Before the invention of the electricity ,people used a lot of coal and wood in winter to heat their houses. Those things left behind a lot of dust on everything in the rooms. At that time,people always welcomed spring bec... | [
"Cleaning up the houses ,gardens and yards",
"Removing the dust in the houses",
"Throwing away or donating old or useless things",
"Packing thick winter clothes."
] |
Bar, circle, and line are examples of what kind of data visualization? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Bar, circle, and line are examples of what kind of data visualization? | graphs | science | null | null | null | formulas | maps | spreadsheets | graphs | Graphs are very useful tools in science because they display data visually. Three commonly used types of graphs are bar graphs, circle graphs, and line graphs. Each type of graph is suitable for a different type of data. | null | null | null |
_ are all lovely and lively. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Children are children after all, and most of them speak their mind. When they are just toddlers , they are all lovely and lively. And it's so interesting to watch them speak like a grown-up. But as they grow, these same kids seem annoying and ill-mannered if they try to be a grown-up.
Conflicts go between par... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3585.txt | Children are children after all, and most of them speak their mind. When they are just toddlers , they are all lovely and lively. And it's so interesting to watch them speak like a grown-up. But as they grow, these same kids seem annoying and ill-mannered if they try to be a grown-up.
Conflicts go between parents and ... | [
"Children",
"Toddlers",
"Kids",
"Grown-ups"
] |
What does _ mean? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Fish and chips, and Chinese take-away food are very popular in England. But they are _ in the USA. In the USA, they eat take-away food, too, like chicken. But the most popular kind of take-away food is the hamburger. It looks like bread with meat in it. Ham is a kind of pork---- but the hamburger does not have... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle932.txt | Fish and chips, and Chinese take-away food are very popular in England. But they are _ in the USA. In the USA, they eat take-away food, too, like chicken. But the most popular kind of take-away food is the hamburger. It looks like bread with meat in it. Ham is a kind of pork---- but the hamburger does not have any pork... | [
"People like them very much",
"They are very nice",
"People don't like them",
"They are very popular."
] |
It is common that family members lack _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It seems that everywhere around the world, people are spending more time at work and less time with their families and friends.People are busier than ever before.
In the past in many countries,the father worked and the mother stayed at home, took care of the children, and did the food shopping,cooking,and clea... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5485.txt | It seems that everywhere around the world, people are spending more time at work and less time with their families and friends.People are busier than ever before.
In the past in many countries,the father worked and the mother stayed at home, took care of the children, and did the food shopping,cooking,and cleaning.At p... | [
"communication",
"money",
"food",
"room"
] |
What can be inferred from the article? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
After years of hearing drivers complain about scratches on their cars, Japan's Nissan Motor Company has officially announced the next big thing---a paint that not only resists scratches and scrapes, but actually repairs itself within a few days.
The new material, developed by Nippon Paint Company, contains an ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high936.txt | After years of hearing drivers complain about scratches on their cars, Japan's Nissan Motor Company has officially announced the next big thing---a paint that not only resists scratches and scrapes, but actually repairs itself within a few days.
The new material, developed by Nippon Paint Company, contains an elastic r... | [
"The paint was developed by Nissan Motor Company.",
"The paint might work better in summer than in winter.",
"The mark on the car could disappear as soon as the paint is applied.",
"The paint is very popular in Japan."
] |
Roberto and Valerie are jumping rope at recess. Roberto can skip 4,200 times an hour. Valerie can skip 80 times a minute. If they jump rope for fifteen minutes straight, how many skips will they total? | Roberto skips 70 times per minute because 4,200 / 60 = <<4200/60=70>>70.
Together they skip 150 times a minute.
They will skip 2,250 times because 150 x 15 = <<150*15=2250>>2,250
#### 2,250 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Roberto and Valerie are jumping rope at recess. Roberto can skip 4,200 times an hour. Valerie can skip 80 times a minute. If they jump rope for fifteen minutes straight, how many skips will they total? | Roberto skips 70 times per minute because 4,200 / 60 = <<4200/60=70>>70.
Together they skip 150 times a minute.
They will skip 2,250 times because 150 x 15 = <<150*15=2250>>2,250
#### 2,250 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which statement is not true according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
8.1-Magnitude Quake Hits Central Nepal
Nepal is suffering from the disaster brought by a magnitude 8.1 earthquake that struck on Saturday. Nepal's Interior Ministry has said that the death toll from the quake has climbed to 1,931 . And more than 4,700 people are injured.
Nepal's military predicts the death to... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5552.txt | 8.1-Magnitude Quake Hits Central Nepal
Nepal is suffering from the disaster brought by a magnitude 8.1 earthquake that struck on Saturday. Nepal's Interior Ministry has said that the death toll from the quake has climbed to 1,931 . And more than 4,700 people are injured.
Nepal's military predicts the death toll may cl... | [
"The death toll from the quake has climbed to 1,931. And more than 4,700 people are injured.",
"Nepal's military forecasts the death toll may climb to as high as 5,000.",
"The tremor was felt by over 4.6 million people across South and East Asia.",
"It's reported that 90 percent of historical structures in Ne... |
Why can not people visit Blenheim Palace all the year round? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Introduction
Blenheim Palace is one of the Europe's largest and greatest palaces. It was built between 1705 and 1722 as a reward of the British government to John Churchill, 1stDuke of Marlborough, for defeating King Louis XIV's army at Blenheim, a small Bavarian village on the Danube River.
The palace was des... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14704.txt | Introduction
Blenheim Palace is one of the Europe's largest and greatest palaces. It was built between 1705 and 1722 as a reward of the British government to John Churchill, 1stDuke of Marlborough, for defeating King Louis XIV's army at Blenheim, a small Bavarian village on the Danube River.
The palace was designed by ... | [
"They are too busy to afford the time.",
"Repairs are badly needed for the palace.",
"Some seasons are not convenient for visitors.",
"The 11th Duke of Marlborough still lives there."
] |
Which of the following words can best describe goats? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Goats are amazing animals. They can survive just about anywhere. Altogether there are nine species of goats in the world.
Goats have more uses than you could ever imagine. Goat's meat can be eaten and goat's milk is becoming popular as a healthy choice to drink milk. Goat's milk is easier to take in than cow's... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11433.txt | Goats are amazing animals. They can survive just about anywhere. Altogether there are nine species of goats in the world.
Goats have more uses than you could ever imagine. Goat's meat can be eaten and goat's milk is becoming popular as a healthy choice to drink milk. Goat's milk is easier to take in than cow's milk and... | [
"Curious and clever.",
"Unfriendly and naughty.",
"Careful and lazy.",
"Stubborn and quiet."
] |
Steve Wheen makes pothole gardens in London mainly to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Christmas has never looked as beautiful as it is now, when this one-foot-tall mini tree grew from a pothole in the streets of London.
London pothole gardener Steve Wheen , 34 , has created over 150 little gardens so far the smallest one of which is just one-inch-square.
"I really enjoy the reactions of people ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10079.txt | Christmas has never looked as beautiful as it is now, when this one-foot-tall mini tree grew from a pothole in the streets of London.
London pothole gardener Steve Wheen , 34 , has created over 150 little gardens so far the smallest one of which is just one-inch-square.
"I really enjoy the reactions of people who come ... | [
"be against or in honor of something",
"mark the places where car accidents happen",
"protect the environment",
"make people enjoy more greens"
] |
The Official Mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games carry the following messages EXCEPT _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Like the Five Olympic Rings from which they draw their color and inspiration, the Five Friendlies will serve as the Official Mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, carrying a message of friendship and peace and blessings from China to children all over the world.
Designed to express the playful qualities of fi... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15485.txt | Like the Five Olympic Rings from which they draw their color and inspiration, the Five Friendlies will serve as the Official Mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, carrying a message of friendship and peace and blessings from China to children all over the world.
Designed to express the playful qualities of five little... | [
"friendship",
"peace",
"love",
"blessing"
] |
What's the aim of the text? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do You Want To Change the Future of Education?
Our goal is to give a world-class education to everyone, everywhere, regardless of gender, income or social status.
Today, edx.org, a not-for-profit website, provides hundreds of thousands of people from around the globe with access to free education .We offer ama... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9309.txt | Do You Want To Change the Future of Education?
Our goal is to give a world-class education to everyone, everywhere, regardless of gender, income or social status.
Today, edx.org, a not-for-profit website, provides hundreds of thousands of people from around the globe with access to free education .We offer amazing qual... | [
"To give an introduction to edX.",
"To encourage people to join edX.",
"To predict the future of education.",
"To advise us to choose quality education."
] |
How long has the writer not been there? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dae Jon is the city in South Korea, where I was born and grew up. There was a public park there. It was a very popular place, and I have tons of precious memories from times spent there.
Our teachers often took us to that park for a spring or fall picnic. When I learned martial arts --Tae Kwon Do, my master... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5234.txt | Dae Jon is the city in South Korea, where I was born and grew up. There was a public park there. It was a very popular place, and I have tons of precious memories from times spent there.
Our teachers often took us to that park for a spring or fall picnic. When I learned martial arts --Tae Kwon Do, my master usually ... | [
"10 years.",
"13 years.",
"20 years.",
"23 years."
] |
Which word below can best describe Vardy? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Four years ago, English soccer player Jamie Vardy was a complete unknown. At age 24, he was a part-time player for the Stockbridge Park Steels, earning only PS30 (293 yuan) a week.
Fast forward to 2015, Vardy is Leicester City's star striker and only the second player in the history of the Premier League to sc... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19745.txt | Four years ago, English soccer player Jamie Vardy was a complete unknown. At age 24, he was a part-time player for the Stockbridge Park Steels, earning only PS30 (293 yuan) a week.
Fast forward to 2015, Vardy is Leicester City's star striker and only the second player in the history of the Premier League to score in el... | [
"Lucky.",
"Ambitious.",
"Unusual.",
"Honest."
] |
The writer wrote this article to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you had a chance to prepare dinner for your mother, would you choose to make it right now or some day in the future? Watch the video Paradise Dinner by Liu Xiaoyu, a junior at[Hebei Institute of Communications, and you will find a right answer.
Recently the six-minute film Paradise Dinner won a great succ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3385.txt | If you had a chance to prepare dinner for your mother, would you choose to make it right now or some day in the future? Watch the video Paradise Dinner by Liu Xiaoyu, a junior at[Hebei Institute of Communications, and you will find a right answer.
Recently the six-minute film Paradise Dinner won a great success on th... | [
"encourage p.eople to care more about their parents",
"introduce a short video",
"think highly of the talent of Liu Xiaoyu",
"show the kind heart of most people"
] |
When did Paul Zindel win the ALAN Prize? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A Paul Zindel's death on March 27,2003 ended the brilliant life of a famous writer.
Not only did Paul Zindel win a Pulitzer Prize as well as an Obie Prize for his 1970 play The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds, but he was one of the earliest writers in the field of contemporary literature fo... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8413.txt | A Paul Zindel's death on March 27,2003 ended the brilliant life of a famous writer.
Not only did Paul Zindel win a Pulitzer Prize as well as an Obie Prize for his 1970 play The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds, but he was one of the earliest writers in the field of contemporary literature for young a... | [
"In 2002",
"In 2003",
"Between 1967 and 1992",
"Between 2002 and 2003"
] |
What does the point of the quiz lie in? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People say time is . But to what. I do know that sometimes time "seems" to be moving slower. Remember Christmas Eve when you were a child? It was the longest night of the year. It lasted forever! And now it seems like I just paid my bill yesterday... and it's due again!
People tell me all too frequently... ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21727.txt | People say time is . But to what. I do know that sometimes time "seems" to be moving slower. Remember Christmas Eve when you were a child? It was the longest night of the year. It lasted forever! And now it seems like I just paid my bill yesterday... and it's due again!
People tell me all too frequently... I need mo... | [
"How to put more things into a jar.",
"How well the students learn the lesson.",
"How to get more done in limited time.",
"The skill and order is very important."
] |
Hansel has a created album on Spotify that contains 25 songs and each song is 3 minutes long. If she adds 10 more songs to the album with the same duration, how many minutes will it take her to finish all the songs in the album? | There are 25 + 10 = <<25+10=35>>35 songs in the album.
Therefore, it will take 35 x 3 = <<35*3=105>>105 minutes to play the songs in the album.
#### 105 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Hansel has a created album on Spotify that contains 25 songs and each song is 3 minutes long. If she adds 10 more songs to the album with the same duration, how many minutes will it take her to finish all the songs in the album? | There are 25 + 10 = <<25+10=35>>35 songs in the album.
Therefore, it will take 35 x 3 = <<35*3=105>>105 minutes to play the songs in the album.
#### 105 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What does David do on Saturdays? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Joe:What do you do on weekends?
David:Well, I usually have to study on Saturdays.
Joe:And how about Sundays?
David:Well, we have lunch together. You know, all of the members of my family. Then after lunch, I go to the park and meet my friends.
Joe:Oh? What do you do there?
David:We play football. After that I ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle817.txt | Joe:What do you do on weekends?
David:Well, I usually have to study on Saturdays.
Joe:And how about Sundays?
David:Well, we have lunch together. You know, all of the members of my family. Then after lunch, I go to the park and meet my friends.
Joe:Oh? What do you do there?
David:We play football. After that I usually g... | [
"Study.",
"Go to the park.",
"Play football.",
"Go out of the city."
] |
The passage wants to tell us_. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear editor,
Several days ago, I heard that a dear friend of mine had killed herself. I was deep in sorrow by the sudden news. I can't keep calm any longer. I'm always thinking about life and death.
Life is so precious. If we can slip into death in an impulsive moment, what use in all our efforts... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22737.txt | Dear editor,
Several days ago, I heard that a dear friend of mine had killed herself. I was deep in sorrow by the sudden news. I can't keep calm any longer. I'm always thinking about life and death.
Life is so precious. If we can slip into death in an impulsive moment, what use in all our efforts and hope... | [
"a lot of young people choose death to escape from the society",
"the number of people who take suicide is larger and larger",
"the young people should go to see doctors to solve the spiritual problems",
"the reason why the young kill themselves lies in two main kinds"
] |
According to Mohammad Danish, _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The shock of the recent earthquake in Pakistan has brought another shock: the rise of a small, mysterious island, coming out from the water.
In the aftershock of the earthquake, people living in Gawadar, near the southwest coast, began to see a strange sight. They looked out into the Arabian Sea and saw a moun... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5908.txt | The shock of the recent earthquake in Pakistan has brought another shock: the rise of a small, mysterious island, coming out from the water.
In the aftershock of the earthquake, people living in Gawadar, near the southwest coast, began to see a strange sight. They looked out into the Arabian Sea and saw a mountain-like... | [
"it is safe to visit mud volcanoes",
"it is a bad time to do research",
"gas from the newly formed island was dangerous",
"some places on the island were on fire"
] |
Mrs Smith is a(n) _ teacher. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr and Mrs Smith come from America. They teach English in Yangzhou. They like their jobs. They have a son, Tom and a daughter, Mary. They are all in China now. Mr Smith can speak Chinese. He likes swimming and singing. Mrs Smith likes swimming and running. Tom and Mary like playing chess. They often play games... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3767.txt | Mr and Mrs Smith come from America. They teach English in Yangzhou. They like their jobs. They have a son, Tom and a daughter, Mary. They are all in China now. Mr Smith can speak Chinese. He likes swimming and singing. Mrs Smith likes swimming and running. Tom and Mary like playing chess. They often play games with Chi... | [
"Chinese",
"P.E",
"English",
"French"
] |
What can we learn from Return policy? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We offer a full range of services to make your IKEA experience more complete:
Old Kitchen Removing Service
Are you going to buy a brand-new kitchen in IKEA? So how to do with your old kitchen at home? Don't worry! IKEA is now providing professional _ and removing service for old kitchen to you. By this service... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6760.txt | We offer a full range of services to make your IKEA experience more complete:
Old Kitchen Removing Service
Are you going to buy a brand-new kitchen in IKEA? So how to do with your old kitchen at home? Don't worry! IKEA is now providing professional _ and removing service for old kitchen to you. By this service you can ... | [
"Any product bought can be returned if they are undamaged.",
"The store pay back your money in cash whatever way you use.",
"The valid time for return service is within 180 days.",
"The return service only goes for IKEA stores in mainland China."
] |
The new civic universities in Britain _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Further education is officially described as the"post-secondary stage of education, comprising all vocational and non-vocational provision made for young people who have left school, or for adults". Further education thus embraces the vast range of university, technical, commercial, and art education and the ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16007.txt | Further education is officially described as the"post-secondary stage of education, comprising all vocational and non-vocational provision made for young people who have left school, or for adults". Further education thus embraces the vast range of university, technical, commercial, and art education and the wide fiel... | [
"replaced the dominance of Oxford and Cambridge",
"provided further education for all the people who need it",
"met the increased demand of the public for higher education",
"immediately followed the establishment of polytechnic colleges"
] |
What surprised the author most in New York City? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I used to think that life in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, was filled with never-changing routines. I hated that everyone seemed to know everything about everyone else. Everyone seemed to enjoy talking about other people and their lives. I also didn't like the fact that people seemed very close-minded. I felt trap... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19624.txt | I used to think that life in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, was filled with never-changing routines. I hated that everyone seemed to know everything about everyone else. Everyone seemed to enjoy talking about other people and their lives. I also didn't like the fact that people seemed very close-minded. I felt trapped. I fe... | [
"The gestures of greeting.",
"The modern transportation.",
"The fast pace of life.",
"The crowded streets."
] |
We can infer from the passage that the writer expressed love to her husband in that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My day began on a definitely sour note when I saw my six-year-old wrestling with a limb of my azalea bush. By the time I got outside, he'd broken it. "Can I take this to school today?" he asked. With a wave of my hand, I sent him off. I turned my back so he wouldn't see the tears gathering in my eyes.
The wash... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5615.txt | My day began on a definitely sour note when I saw my six-year-old wrestling with a limb of my azalea bush. By the time I got outside, he'd broken it. "Can I take this to school today?" he asked. With a wave of my hand, I sent him off. I turned my back so he wouldn't see the tears gathering in my eyes.
The washing machi... | [
"she was inspired by her son that love was supposed to be felt and practiced",
"she felt guilty that she misunderstood her husband and wanted to apologize",
"she felt it necessary to have a complete family for the happiness of herself",
"she wanted to prove her love and expected the same words from her husban... |
Why did the author decide to drink the recommended amount of water? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You might think I'd have little in common with a camel, but we do share one useful skill: both of us can go for a very long time without water. Usually I start my day with a cup of tea, and then I might have a glass of water with my lunch and one with dinner, that's about a liter of liquid in 24 hours. It feel... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5591.txt | You might think I'd have little in common with a camel, but we do share one useful skill: both of us can go for a very long time without water. Usually I start my day with a cup of tea, and then I might have a glass of water with my lunch and one with dinner, that's about a liter of liquid in 24 hours. It feels like pl... | [
"Because she was very fond of doing experiments.",
"Because she was informed of the importance of drinking enough water.",
"Because her doctors forced her to do it.",
"Because she wanted to be cured of her stomachache."
] |
The author's purpose of writing the passage is to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Long long ago, there was a small seed . Because it was only a seed, nobody noticed it. Thus, feeling inferior , the seed gave no importance to his existence. Then one day, a wind picked him up and threw him on an open field in the sun. Later, he was given rain. Years later he saw a traveler sitting by his sid... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9829.txt | Long long ago, there was a small seed . Because it was only a seed, nobody noticed it. Thus, feeling inferior , the seed gave no importance to his existence. Then one day, a wind picked him up and threw him on an open field in the sun. Later, he was given rain. Years later he saw a traveler sitting by his side. "Thank... | [
"tell us that we should help each other",
"praise the seed for his strength",
"teach us a lesson: never laugh at others",
"tell us that we should never lose hope"
] |
What can we tell from the story? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Smog is a big problem in many Chinese cities. But it seems that besides wearing a mask, few of us know what has caused the smog and what to do to beat it. Chai Jing, a former news interviewer with CCTV, discussed the questions in her documentary Under the Dome.
The 103-minute film was on websites on Feb 28. In... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4833.txt | Smog is a big problem in many Chinese cities. But it seems that besides wearing a mask, few of us know what has caused the smog and what to do to beat it. Chai Jing, a former news interviewer with CCTV, discussed the questions in her documentary Under the Dome.
The 103-minute film was on websites on Feb 28. In the film... | [
"Only factories produce heavy smog.",
"Only the government can control smog.",
"Smog can't be controlled by ordinary people.",
"Living a green life can help reduce smog."
] |
Which of the following is NOT TRUE? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Holding doors open, picking up rubbish, thanking people ... these acts of kindness seem very small. But students at Tibbett Middle School know that it's the small acts that make the world a better place.
Eighth-graders from New Mexico, US, took part in the Random Acts of Kindness Week from Feb 10 to 14. Duri... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3873.txt | Holding doors open, picking up rubbish, thanking people ... these acts of kindness seem very small. But students at Tibbett Middle School know that it's the small acts that make the world a better place.
Eighth-graders from New Mexico, US, took part in the Random Acts of Kindness Week from Feb 10 to 14. During the we... | [
"Random Acts of Kindness Week made children feel they can make a difference.",
"Random Acts of Kindness Week lasted for seven days.",
"The teachers and students want to make the world a better place with small acts.",
"The activity encouraged many students."
] |
Exercise makes the body _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Everyone must go to bed early and get up early, or we won't be healthy and clever.Is this true? Maybe it is.The body must have enough sleep.Children of your age need ten hours'sleep every day.If you don't go to bed early, you won't have enough sleep .Then you can't think properly and can't do your work properl... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1207.txt | Everyone must go to bed early and get up early, or we won't be healthy and clever.Is this true? Maybe it is.The body must have enough sleep.Children of your age need ten hours'sleep every day.If you don't go to bed early, you won't have enough sleep .Then you can't think properly and can't do your work properly.You wil... | [
"weak",
"clever",
"health",
"strong"
] |
The merchant suggested that the man should _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A man once said how useless it was to put advertisements in the newspaper.
"Last week, " he said, "my umbrella was stolen from a London church. As
it was a present, I spent twice its worth in advertising, but didn't get it back. "
"How did you write your advertisement? " asked one of the listeners, a merch... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1117.txt | A man once said how useless it was to put advertisements in the newspaper.
"Last week, " he said, "my umbrella was stolen from a London church. As
it was a present, I spent twice its worth in advertising, but didn't get it back. "
"How did you write your advertisement? " asked one of the listeners, a merchant.
"Her... | [
"buy a new umbrella",
"go on looking for his umbrella",
"write another and better advertisement",
"report the police"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I knew I was all right now. Nobody else would come ahunting after me. I got my traps out of the canoe and made me a nice camp in the thick woods. I made a tent out of my blankets to put my things under so the rain couldn't get at them. I caught a catfish and towards sundown I started my camp fire and had suppe... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16436.txt | I knew I was all right now. Nobody else would come ahunting after me. I got my traps out of the canoe and made me a nice camp in the thick woods. I made a tent out of my blankets to put my things under so the rain couldn't get at them. I caught a catfish and towards sundown I started my camp fire and had supper.
When i... | [
"The boy felt a bit lonely on the island.",
"The boy brought with himself a tent.",
"The boy was surely the only person on the island at that time.",
"The boy might be bitten by some animal when the story happened."
] |
A decibel is a _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Stop. Listen! What do you hear? You may hear many different sounds. Some of those sounds may be noise. Noise is a loud or unwanted sound.
Noise can be caused by many kinds of machines, such as motorcycles, jet planes and farm tractors . Rock music is also noise.
What happens to people who live near noisy machi... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2842.txt | Stop. Listen! What do you hear? You may hear many different sounds. Some of those sounds may be noise. Noise is a loud or unwanted sound.
Noise can be caused by many kinds of machines, such as motorcycles, jet planes and farm tractors . Rock music is also noise.
What happens to people who live near noisy machines or us... | [
"unit that measures sound",
"kind of noise",
"machine that makes loud noise",
"person who hates sound"
] |
We can infer from the passage that the author's mother _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was a kid, my Mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then. And I remember one night in particular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at hospital.
On that evening so long ago, my Mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage and extremely burned toast in front of my dad. I rememb... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6367.txt | When I was a kid, my Mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then. And I remember one night in particular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at hospital.
On that evening so long ago, my Mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage and extremely burned toast in front of my dad. I remember waitin... | [
"She was not good at cooking.",
"She hardly had time to cook at home.",
"She felt sorry for the burnt food.",
"She spent more time on breakfast than dinner."
] |
On their way home, they saw _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. and Mrs. Jones never go out in the evening, but last Saturday Mrs. Jones said to her husband , "There is a good film at the cinema tonight. Shall we go and see it?"
Mr. Jones was quite happy about it. So they went, and both of them enjoyed the film very much. When they came out of the cinema, it was 11 o'c... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3529.txt | Mr. and Mrs. Jones never go out in the evening, but last Saturday Mrs. Jones said to her husband , "There is a good film at the cinema tonight. Shall we go and see it?"
Mr. Jones was quite happy about it. So they went, and both of them enjoyed the film very much. When they came out of the cinema, it was 11 o'clock. The... | [
"a man running after a woman",
"two men running together",
"a woman running after a man",
"two women running"
] |
What is the first step to find a job that suits you well? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Experts believe that there are about 40,000 different types of jobs in the world. Choosing the right one is a difficult task.
"Finding a job" is not the same as "choosing a job". Many young people end up in a job that they are not suited to do. "Chance" may play a more important part than "decision". So here a... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19233.txt | Experts believe that there are about 40,000 different types of jobs in the world. Choosing the right one is a difficult task.
"Finding a job" is not the same as "choosing a job". Many young people end up in a job that they are not suited to do. "Chance" may play a more important part than "decision". So here are a few ... | [
"The first step is to completely know yourself and your special qualities which make you different from everyone else.",
"The first step is to find out as much as possible about different kinds of work.",
"The first step is to ask your friends to talk about the work they do.",
"The first step is to consider y... |
The text is written to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Antifreeze is a liquid that is added to water to keep it from freezing. When water freezes and turns to ice,it expands .The force of water expanding is so great that it will break the hardest metal.Water is used in car engines to keep them cool while they run,and if this water is allowed to freeze in winter ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle272.txt | Antifreeze is a liquid that is added to water to keep it from freezing. When water freezes and turns to ice,it expands .The force of water expanding is so great that it will break the hardest metal.Water is used in car engines to keep them cool while they run,and if this water is allowed to freeze in winter it can br... | [
"tell us what antifreeze is",
"make people buy antifreeze",
"tell us that cars need antifreeze",
"show us how to protect car engines"
] |
Where are the taste buds located in humans? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Where are the taste buds located in humans? | tongue | science | null | null | null | teeth | lips | mouth | tongue | The sense of taste is controlled by sensory neurons on the tongue. They are grouped in bundles called taste buds. You can see taste buds on the tongue in Figure below . Taste neurons sense chemicals in food. They can detect five different tastes: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami, which is a meaty taste. When taste... | null | null | null |
You should be _ if you want to have more chances for making friends. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's hard to make friends if you stay at home alone all the time. Be outgoing , get out of the house and do things with other people. It's easier to make friends when you follow these:
Show people what you are good at. Talk about the things you like and you do best. People will be interested in you if there is... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1021.txt | It's hard to make friends if you stay at home alone all the time. Be outgoing , get out of the house and do things with other people. It's easier to make friends when you follow these:
Show people what you are good at. Talk about the things you like and you do best. People will be interested in you if there is somethin... | [
"cool",
"more careful",
"more friendly",
"hard-working"
] |
The Smiths,a retired couple,would probably call _ for several quiet starry nights. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Welcome Aboard
Just 15 minutes from Banff is Lake Minnewanka where a 90minute cruise to the
Devil's Gap is sure to be the highlight of your summer adventure!
For information & group reservations,phone 7623473!
www.minnewankaboattours.com
GUIDED MOUNTAIN FLIGHTS of the Columbia Ice Field & Canadian Rockies
Lea... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13568.txt | Welcome Aboard
Just 15 minutes from Banff is Lake Minnewanka where a 90minute cruise to the
Devil's Gap is sure to be the highlight of your summer adventure!
For information & group reservations,phone 7623473!
www.minnewankaboattours.com
GUIDED MOUNTAIN FLIGHTS of the Columbia Ice Field & Canadian Rockies
Leave the Cr... | [
"7623473",
"18773447117",
"(866) 3882877",
"18007606934"
] |
Among the following events, which one happened first? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was seven years old, my family made me an ant farm. First, we put clean sand in a thin glass box. Then we waited for the ants to arrive. After the ants were in the glass farm, they started to make tunnels . I was amazed that each one knew exactly what to do. Each had its own job.
On the fifth day a trag... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle412.txt | When I was seven years old, my family made me an ant farm. First, we put clean sand in a thin glass box. Then we waited for the ants to arrive. After the ants were in the glass farm, they started to make tunnels . I was amazed that each one knew exactly what to do. Each had its own job.
On the fifth day a tragedy happ... | [
"All the tunnels fell down.",
"The ants died one by one.",
"The ants got into the glass box.",
"The ants began making tunnels."
] |
What's the best title for the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is some unwelcome news for students preparing for exams and officers putting in long hours-----you don't need the break as much as you may think that makes you feel less tired.
Scientists have long assumed that willpower is a limited resource, which is why you feel the need to have a rest, have a snack... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5689.txt | There is some unwelcome news for students preparing for exams and officers putting in long hours-----you don't need the break as much as you may think that makes you feel less tired.
Scientists have long assumed that willpower is a limited resource, which is why you feel the need to have a rest, have a snack and come... | [
"A new theory about willpower",
"How to build strong willpower",
"The great influence of willpower",
"Willpower doesn't last long"
] |
People may not eat as much _ as they do today. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Life in the future will be different from life today.
The population is growing fast. There will be more people in the world and most of them will live longer.
Computer will be much smaller and more useful, and there will be at least one in each home. And computer science will be one of the most important sub... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7639.txt | Life in the future will be different from life today.
The population is growing fast. There will be more people in the world and most of them will live longer.
Computer will be much smaller and more useful, and there will be at least one in each home. And computer science will be one of the most important subjects in ... | [
"fruit",
"meat",
"vegetables",
"food"
] |
What are the only amphibians without legs? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are the only amphibians without legs? | caecilians | science | null | null | null | porifera | newts | crustaceans | caecilians | Caecilians The caecilian order is the amphibian order with the fewest species. Caecilians are closely related to salamanders. They have a long, worm-like body. They are the only amphibians without legs. Caecilians evolved from a four-legged ancestor but lost their legs later in their evolution. As adults, they often bu... | null | null | null |
Tree sap enclosing an organism in amber or an organism preserved in tar or ice are actually examples of what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Tree sap enclosing an organism in amber or an organism preserved in tar or ice are actually examples of what? | fossils | science | null | null | null | fuels | bones | corals | fossils | Fossils may form in other ways. With complete preservation, the organism doesn't change much. As pictured below ( Figure below ), tree sap may cover an organism and then turn into amber . The original organism is preserved so that scientists might be able to study its DNA. Organisms can also be completely preserved in ... | null | null | null |
From the text, we can learn that crying _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Is crying good therapy? Experts say yes. Having a good weep at the weekend is becoming more popular among office workers in China.
"I need to cry to let my feeling out," said 22-year-old Guo Meng, a smart-looking young woman. "I remember one day when I got home I felt so down but I had no one to talk to, so I ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5899.txt | Is crying good therapy? Experts say yes. Having a good weep at the weekend is becoming more popular among office workers in China.
"I need to cry to let my feeling out," said 22-year-old Guo Meng, a smart-looking young woman. "I remember one day when I got home I felt so down but I had no one to talk to, so I just curl... | [
"is to relieve pressure",
"must help to solve problems",
"means facing problems squarely",
"can't weaken sad feelings."
] |
This article tells us _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do your parents ever say "do it like a lady" or "be a gentleman" to you? But in the eyes of today's students, what should a lady or a gentleman be like? Let's take a look.
What is a gentleman? _ ?
_ : A gentleman doesn't always get angry . He wants others to be well and happy. He's always ready to help others... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5947.txt | Do your parents ever say "do it like a lady" or "be a gentleman" to you? But in the eyes of today's students, what should a lady or a gentleman be like? Let's take a look.
What is a gentleman? _ ?
_ : A gentleman doesn't always get angry . He wants others to be well and happy. He's always ready to help others. There i... | [
"how to be a lady/gentleman as a student",
"Which school has the most ladies/gentlemen",
"Where a lady/gentleman usually goes at school",
"What students think a lady/gentleman should be like"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage ? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We humans can play the piano . of course we play the piano with our ten fingers . But Teotronica can play with its 19 fingers . Teotronica is not a human . It is a robot . It is a special robot which can play the piano like humans .
Nattei Suzzi is the inventor of Teotronica . Matteo Suzzi comes from Italy and... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7832.txt | We humans can play the piano . of course we play the piano with our ten fingers . But Teotronica can play with its 19 fingers . Teotronica is not a human . It is a robot . It is a special robot which can play the piano like humans .
Nattei Suzzi is the inventor of Teotronica . Matteo Suzzi comes from Italy and he is mo... | [
"Matteo Suzzi is only nineteen years old .",
"Matteo Suzzi was interested in music when he was young .",
"Matteo Suzzi spent 7,400 dollars creating Teotronica .",
"Teotronica can sing when it plays the piano ."
] |
Sascha Haselmayer's attitude to building windmills can best be described as _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
While other countries debate whether to fix wind turbines offshore or in distant areas, Denmark is building them right in its capital. Three windmills were recently introduced in a Copenhagen neighbourhood, and the city plans to add another 97.
"We've made a very ambitious commitment to make Copenhagen CO2-n... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9996.txt | While other countries debate whether to fix wind turbines offshore or in distant areas, Denmark is building them right in its capital. Three windmills were recently introduced in a Copenhagen neighbourhood, and the city plans to add another 97.
"We've made a very ambitious commitment to make Copenhagen CO2-neutral by... | [
"disapproving",
"unconcerned",
"cautious",
"enthusiastic"
] |
What DIDN'T Mr Tamang do in the Ford family? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Until a few months ago, he was a butler in one of the more expensive residential buildings in Manhattan. But now, Nepal-born Indra Tamang is the owner of two multi-million dollar apartments in the same building.
The former owner - his former employer, Ruth Ford - died last year and left the apartments to Mr ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4362.txt | Until a few months ago, he was a butler in one of the more expensive residential buildings in Manhattan. But now, Nepal-born Indra Tamang is the owner of two multi-million dollar apartments in the same building.
The former owner - his former employer, Ruth Ford - died last year and left the apartments to Mr Tamang in... | [
"Show Mr Ford's works in the exhibition.",
"Look after Ruth Ford when she was ill.",
"Work on kinds of photography projects",
"Experience deaths of Charles Ford and Ruth Ford"
] |
In some parts of the world, too much of the sun's harmful uv radiation gets through because of a hole in what layer? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | In some parts of the world, too much of the sun's harmful uv radiation gets through because of a hole in what layer? | ozone | science | null | null | null | thermosphere | mesosphere | troposphere | ozone | Punta Arenas, Chile is the world's most southern city. At such a high latitude, winters are exceedingly cold and dark. Unlike the children pictured above, the children in Punta Arenas must stay inside to avoid the cold. Of course, they look forward to spring when they can go out to play. But some years, it is too dange... | null | null | null |
Cancers derived from epithelial cells are referred to as what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Cancers derived from epithelial cells are referred to as what? | carcinomas | science | null | null | null | adenomas | nodules | caricatures | carcinomas | Tissues and Cancer Cancer is a generic term for many diseases in which cells escape regulatory signals. Uncontrolled growth, invasion into adjacent tissues, and colonization of other organs, if not treated early enough, are its hallmarks. Health suffers when tumors “rob” blood supply from the “normal” organs. A mutatio... | null | null | null |
Why is it hard for you to decide on a learning vacation? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Is there something that you've always wanted to try but just never had the time?Well,make plans to try it now since you are on summer vacation.Not all vacations call for taking a tour bus to take photos of famous landmarks.Some vacations allow you plenty of opportunities to learn.
The most difficult aspect of ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19632.txt | Is there something that you've always wanted to try but just never had the time?Well,make plans to try it now since you are on summer vacation.Not all vacations call for taking a tour bus to take photos of famous landmarks.Some vacations allow you plenty of opportunities to learn.
The most difficult aspect of a learnin... | [
"Because it is hard for you to make plans.",
"Because the possibilities are unlimited.",
"Because there are many good foods from abroad.",
"Because there're too many food festivals or events."
] |
We can know from the passage that kidults are _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Every kid wishes to be an adult. But now as grown-ups, some adults find they cannot leave childhood behind. They become "kidults" (kid+adult). Being a kidult has become a lifestyle-choice among young people across Asia.
Some kidults collect toys they once played with. Hello Kitty, Garfield, and Snoopy have ma... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22487.txt | Every kid wishes to be an adult. But now as grown-ups, some adults find they cannot leave childhood behind. They become "kidults" (kid+adult). Being a kidult has become a lifestyle-choice among young people across Asia.
Some kidults collect toys they once played with. Hello Kitty, Garfield, and Snoopy have many adult ... | [
"children who can't wait to grow up.",
"Grown-ups who hold on to child---- like emotion",
"people who enjoy playing sports.",
"young people who pretended to be grown-ups when young."
] |
How much should Nicky Haywood pay according to the court? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nicky Haywood, from Nottingham, was found guilty of travelling on an East Midlands train from Nottingham to Newstead without a ticket.
The 27-year-old, who did not appear for his hearing at Nottingham Magistrates Court , is now being made to pay the price --- which is almost 200 times the original price -... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19733.txt | Nicky Haywood, from Nottingham, was found guilty of travelling on an East Midlands train from Nottingham to Newstead without a ticket.
The 27-year-old, who did not appear for his hearing at Nottingham Magistrates Court , is now being made to pay the price --- which is almost 200 times the original price ---- for t... | [
"$2.80.",
"$544.",
"$550.",
"$546.8."
] |
How did the company founder reply to the author? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was about ten years old, I was walking down the street with my mother. She stopped to speak to Mr. Lee. I knew I could see Mr. Lee any time around the neighborhood, so I didn't pay any attention to him. After we passed Mr. Lee, my mother stopped me and said something that has stuck with me from that day... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13696.txt | When I was about ten years old, I was walking down the street with my mother. She stopped to speak to Mr. Lee. I knew I could see Mr. Lee any time around the neighborhood, so I didn't pay any attention to him. After we passed Mr. Lee, my mother stopped me and said something that has stuck with me from that day until no... | [
"He inspired him.",
"He played a joke.",
"He invited him to coffee.",
"He gave him the seat."
] |
There are no visitors at this restaurant because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My favourite restaurant is called 'Annablella's cafe'. It is a small restaurant serving Western food. It is in a city called Bristol. It is difficult to find because it is behind a very tall building. Only local people eat at this restaurant, and visitors can never find it! I think the food at the restaurant ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4914.txt | My favourite restaurant is called 'Annablella's cafe'. It is a small restaurant serving Western food. It is in a city called Bristol. It is difficult to find because it is behind a very tall building. Only local people eat at this restaurant, and visitors can never find it! I think the food at the restaurant is the be... | [
"they don't like the food here",
"the restaurant is difficult to find",
"the restaurant is too small",
"Western food is not popular"
] |
There were 18 students assigned in a minibus for a field trip. Eight of these students were boys. On the day of the field trip, the number of girls and boys was the same since some of the girls were not able to join the trip. How many girls were not able to join the field trip? | 8 boys + 8 girls = <<8+8=16>>16 students joined the field trip.
Thus, 18 - 16 = <<18-16=2>>2 girls were not able to join the field trip.
#### 2 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | There were 18 students assigned in a minibus for a field trip. Eight of these students were boys. On the day of the field trip, the number of girls and boys was the same since some of the girls were not able to join the trip. How many girls were not able to join the field trip? | 8 boys + 8 girls = <<8+8=16>>16 students joined the field trip.
Thus, 18 - 16 = <<18-16=2>>2 girls were not able to join the field trip.
#### 2 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
According to the passage, which one did not go to an island for a vacation? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once upon a time all feelings went to an island for a vacation, and each was having a good time. Suddenly, a warning of a strong storm was announced ,so all rushed to their boats. Yet, Love did not wish to run away quickly. There was so much to do. But as the clouds darkened, Love realized it was time to leave... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2925.txt | Once upon a time all feelings went to an island for a vacation, and each was having a good time. Suddenly, a warning of a strong storm was announced ,so all rushed to their boats. Yet, Love did not wish to run away quickly. There was so much to do. But as the clouds darkened, Love realized it was time to leave. But the... | [
"Love.",
"Richness.",
"Vanity",
"Knowledge"
] |
What could the computer do? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A well-known manufacturer of weighing machines produced a new model.
The machine had a computer inside it, and this computer could do wonderful things: it could weigh people very accurately; it could tell them their weight in their own language; and it could tell them what they should eat to reduce their weigh... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2556.txt | A well-known manufacturer of weighing machines produced a new model.
The machine had a computer inside it, and this computer could do wonderful things: it could weigh people very accurately; it could tell them their weight in their own language; and it could tell them what they should eat to reduce their weight.
The ma... | [
"Weigh and talk to people.",
"Translate information.",
"Give them diet pills.",
"Make them lose weight."
] |
We can do following things EXCEPT _ in Provence | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you are going to Europe, you might consider taking some time to visit Provence. Whether you are interested in beautiful places, ancient history, good food, or music and theater, Provence has something to offer to you.
Provence once was a Roman province and is in the southeast of France now. You will be attr... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4468.txt | If you are going to Europe, you might consider taking some time to visit Provence. Whether you are interested in beautiful places, ancient history, good food, or music and theater, Provence has something to offer to you.
Provence once was a Roman province and is in the southeast of France now. You will be attracted by ... | [
"watching a bullfight",
"enjoying great shows with the famous stars.",
"seeing beautiful sights",
"eating the food that has the too much use of fish oil"
] |
Who eats the fish? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jeff likes fish very much. He buys some fish and takes it home. When(......) his wife sees the fish, she says to herself,"Good! Now I ask my friends to have lunch, and we can have the fish."They like eating fish very much. When Jeff comes home in the evening, he can't find the fish and his wife says,"Oh, your... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2432.txt | Jeff likes fish very much. He buys some fish and takes it home. When(......) his wife sees the fish, she says to herself,"Good! Now I ask my friends to have lunch, and we can have the fish."They like eating fish very much. When Jeff comes home in the evening, he can't find the fish and his wife says,"Oh, your cat eats... | [
"Only Jeff's wife.",
"The cat.",
"Jeff and his wife.",
"Jeff's wife and her friends."
] |
Which of the following is the best title for the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's just a small, white envelope stuck among the branches of our Christmas tree. No name, no address. It has peeked through the branches of our tree for the past 10 years.
It all began because my husband Mike hated Christmas. He didn't hate the true meaning of Christmas, but the commercial aspects of it; over... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3360.txt | It's just a small, white envelope stuck among the branches of our Christmas tree. No name, no address. It has peeked through the branches of our tree for the past 10 years.
It all began because my husband Mike hated Christmas. He didn't hate the true meaning of Christmas, but the commercial aspects of it; overspending,... | [
"Precious Present",
"Christmas Gift",
"The Small White Envelope",
"The Good Old Tradition"
] |
The author thinks the main difficulty for people in keeping up with weblish is that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The English language is changing fast,thanks to the rapid progress of technology.We all have a rapid choice:We can either bury our heads in the sand and spend the rest of our lives wishing Shakespeare were alive and well.Or we can embrace the new English,enter into the spirit of the Internet age called Weblish... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16782.txt | The English language is changing fast,thanks to the rapid progress of technology.We all have a rapid choice:We can either bury our heads in the sand and spend the rest of our lives wishing Shakespeare were alive and well.Or we can embrace the new English,enter into the spirit of the Internet age called Weblish.
"You ca... | [
"there are so many new words",
"old words take on new meanings",
"the technology is changing too fast",
"weblish words are full of spelling mistakes"
] |
It will take trainers _ days to land on Mars. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Chinese space trainer Wang Yuan has been chosen as one of the volunteers for the Mars-500 test project. He was very happy to be chosen and will accept the meaningful challenge Another five volunteers are all space lovers., including three Russians, an Italy-Colombian and a Frenchman. They are about to feel wh... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1203.txt | Chinese space trainer Wang Yuan has been chosen as one of the volunteers for the Mars-500 test project. He was very happy to be chosen and will accept the meaningful challenge Another five volunteers are all space lovers., including three Russians, an Italy-Colombian and a Frenchman. They are about to feel what it's l... | [
"250",
"30",
"240",
"520"
] |
From the text, we can learn that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Earth Hour is organized by WWF. With almost 5 million supporters and a global network in over 100 countries, it's one of the world's largest and most respected independent conservation organizations. WWF's mission is to stop the degradation of the Earth's natural environment and build a future where people... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22649.txt | Earth Hour is organized by WWF. With almost 5 million supporters and a global network in over 100 countries, it's one of the world's largest and most respected independent conservation organizations. WWF's mission is to stop the degradation of the Earth's natural environment and build a future where people live in ... | [
"Earth Hour is getting more and more support",
"most countries took part in Earth Hour in 2008",
"CN Tower stood in darkness on March 31st, 2007",
"Earth Hour has caused some trouble for transportation"
] |
Where does the text probably come from? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Plan on traveling around the USA this summer. If you need help in arranging the trip, or want ideas about where to go and what to do, there are a number of outstanding websites that can make your American dream come true.
http://byways. org
The National Scenic Byways Program covers l50 memorable roads. Some ar... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6601.txt | Plan on traveling around the USA this summer. If you need help in arranging the trip, or want ideas about where to go and what to do, there are a number of outstanding websites that can make your American dream come true.
http://byways. org
The National Scenic Byways Program covers l50 memorable roads. Some are natural... | [
"A news report.",
"A tourist brochure.",
"A culture journal.",
"A health column."
] |
What does the author get from basketball? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I was the youngest of five boys and also had four sisters who had to pull together and take care of each other. Dad wasn't around, so I never knew him well. He killed himself when I was three years old, leaving mom with the job of raising nine kids. She was a very hard worker, and in order to make ends meet, s... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high880.txt | I was the youngest of five boys and also had four sisters who had to pull together and take care of each other. Dad wasn't around, so I never knew him well. He killed himself when I was three years old, leaving mom with the job of raising nine kids. She was a very hard worker, and in order to make ends meet, she hardly... | [
"How to do good things for others.",
"Life is as hard as playing basketball.",
"Cooperation with others is important.",
"Two heads are wiser than one."
] |
The author's main purpose in writing this passage is to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The concept of culture has been defined many times, and although no definition has achieved universal acceptance, most of the definitions include three central ideas: that culture is passed on from generation to generation, that a culture represents a ready-made principle for living and for making day-to-day d... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14652.txt | The concept of culture has been defined many times, and although no definition has achieved universal acceptance, most of the definitions include three central ideas: that culture is passed on from generation to generation, that a culture represents a ready-made principle for living and for making day-to-day decisions,... | [
"prove that different people have different definitions of culture",
"warn that variations exist as far as a culture is concerned",
"indicate that culture is closely connected with social classes",
"show that the idea that the poor or the rich establish a separate culture is an absurdity"
] |
If you want to grow spiritually, it is best for you to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Being honest are fundamental requirements if you want to grow spiritually and follow your true destination of personal development. It's not simply about being honest with people. While that will make you a better person and a more accepted one it's more importantly about being honest with yourself.
Living you... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6588.txt | Being honest are fundamental requirements if you want to grow spiritually and follow your true destination of personal development. It's not simply about being honest with people. While that will make you a better person and a more accepted one it's more importantly about being honest with yourself.
Living your life ho... | [
"follow your destination",
"be true to yourself",
"plan your personal development",
"accept honest people as ends"
] |
Has the average annual temperature on earth been rising or falling for the past 100 years? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Has the average annual temperature on earth been rising or falling for the past 100 years? | rising | science | null | null | null | falling | unchanged | fluctuating | rising | The average annual temperature on Earth has been rising for the past 100 years. | null | null | null |
Nick is asking all his co-workers to chip in for a birthday gift for Sandra that costs $100. The boss agrees to contribute $15, and Todd volunteers to contribute twice as much since he always has to one-up everyone. If the remaining 5 employees (counting Nick) each pay an equal amount, how much do they each pay? | First find Todd's contribution by doubling the boss's contribution: $15 * 2 = $<<15*2=30>>30
Now subtract Todd and the boss's contributions to find out how much still needs to be paid: $100 - $30 - $15 = $<<100-30-15=55>>55
Now divide the remaining cost by the number of employees to find the cost per employee: $55 / 5 ... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Nick is asking all his co-workers to chip in for a birthday gift for Sandra that costs $100. The boss agrees to contribute $15, and Todd volunteers to contribute twice as much since he always has to one-up everyone. If the remaining 5 employees (counting Nick) each pay an equal amount, how much do they each pay? | First find Todd's contribution by doubling the boss's contribution: $15 * 2 = $<<15*2=30>>30
Now subtract Todd and the boss's contributions to find out how much still needs to be paid: $100 - $30 - $15 = $<<100-30-15=55>>55
Now divide the remaining cost by the number of employees to find the cost per employee: $55 / 5 ... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Name the term used to described prokaryotes that require oxygen. | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Name the term used to described prokaryotes that require oxygen. | aerobic | science | null | null | null | mouth breathers | anaerobic | hydrophylic | aerobic | Prokaryotes that need oxygen are described as aerobic. They use oxygen for cellular respiration. Examples include the prokaryotes that live on your skin. | null | null | null |
What impressed the author when she first moved into the house? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My House
My mother moved a lot when she was growing up on account of Grandpa being in the army. She hated having to adjust to new schools and make new friends. That's why I thought she was joking when she put forward the idea of moving. But she was completely serious. "For just the two of us," my mother said, ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16155.txt | My House
My mother moved a lot when she was growing up on account of Grandpa being in the army. She hated having to adjust to new schools and make new friends. That's why I thought she was joking when she put forward the idea of moving. But she was completely serious. "For just the two of us," my mother said, "an apart... | [
"The tree house.",
"The big trees.",
"The cold floors.",
"The green grass."
] |
What type of mapping is critical for identifying the location of genes that cause genetic diseases? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What type of mapping is critical for identifying the location of genes that cause genetic diseases? | linkage mapping | science | null | null | null | chemical mapping | interaction mapping | diagnostic mapping | linkage mapping | Determining recombination frequencies between genes located on the same chromosome allows a linkage map to be developed. Linkage mapping is critical for identifying the location of genes that cause genetic diseases. | null | null | null |
In order to _ , the Reality Town is held. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever thought about your life after you grow up? It is not easy --- that's what some US students say after they try out adult life at school.
Mount Logan Middle School, Utah, has an activity called Reality Town. Each student gets a "job" and some money. The higher the grade , the better the job they... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5878.txt | Have you ever thought about your life after you grow up? It is not easy --- that's what some US students say after they try out adult life at school.
Mount Logan Middle School, Utah, has an activity called Reality Town. Each student gets a "job" and some money. The higher the grade , the better the job they can get.... | [
"earn a lot of money",
"do better in their studies",
"make more friends with others",
"learn how much it costs to live"
] |
58. The name "jeans" was first used by _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Levi Strauss was born in Bavaria in Europe in 1829. He
to the United States of America when he was seventeen years old. His brothers sold cloth, and he worked for them even though he could not speak English very well. At this time many people were moving to California because gold was discovered there. Stra... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16063.txt | Levi Strauss was born in Bavaria in Europe in 1829. He
to the United States of America when he was seventeen years old. His brothers sold cloth, and he worked for them even though he could not speak English very well. At this time many people were moving to California because gold was discovered there. Strauss went ... | [
"Bavarians",
"Americans",
"Italians",
"Frenchmen"
] |
Tom had five Oscar nominations but win no Oscar and Peter had only one nomination and won no Oscar either. We can tell _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Want to live longer? Win an Oscar.
A new study says that actors who received the award earn more than larger paychecks.
So when 94-year-old Katharine Hepburn once remarked that she was respected internationally "like an old building", she had no idea that her four Oscars directly influenced her longevity .
The... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9448.txt | Want to live longer? Win an Oscar.
A new study says that actors who received the award earn more than larger paychecks.
So when 94-year-old Katharine Hepburn once remarked that she was respected internationally "like an old building", she had no idea that her four Oscars directly influenced her longevity .
The study sa... | [
"Tom probably will have a longer life than Peter.",
"Peter probably will have a longer life than Tom",
"Both Tom and Peter probably will have the same life expectancy",
"Both Tom and Peter probably will have a long life."
] |
What is the writer trying to tell us with this story? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Joe Bloggs always had a cigarette on his lips. He smoked while he read, while he watched TV, and while he drank a cup of coffee. He smoked forty cigarettes a day, but he was happy.
Joe's friend, Fred Brown, said to him, "It is very bad to smoke". When Joe heard this , he started to worry and became so thin tha... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8408.txt | Joe Bloggs always had a cigarette on his lips. He smoked while he read, while he watched TV, and while he drank a cup of coffee. He smoked forty cigarettes a day, but he was happy.
Joe's friend, Fred Brown, said to him, "It is very bad to smoke". When Joe heard this , he started to worry and became so thin that he went... | [
"Chocolate is bad for one's health.",
"One should ask friends for help and advice",
"Smoking is bad for one's health",
"One should think and decide for oneself"
] |
Steve owns a lake shop that sells fish. He has a stock of 200 fish. He sells 50 fish and because his refrigerators stop working a third of the remaining fish become spoiled. A new stock of 200 more fish arrives. How many fish does he have in stock now? | If he had 200 fish and sells 50, he is left with 200 - 50 = <<200-50=150>>150 fish
If a third of them get spoiled 1/3 * 150 = <<150*1/3=50>>50 fish get spoiled
The remaining number of fish is now 150 - 50 = <<150-50=100>>100
He then gets 200 more to make 100 + 200 = <<100+200=300>>300 fish
#### 300 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Steve owns a lake shop that sells fish. He has a stock of 200 fish. He sells 50 fish and because his refrigerators stop working a third of the remaining fish become spoiled. A new stock of 200 more fish arrives. How many fish does he have in stock now? | If he had 200 fish and sells 50, he is left with 200 - 50 = <<200-50=150>>150 fish
If a third of them get spoiled 1/3 * 150 = <<150*1/3=50>>50 fish get spoiled
The remaining number of fish is now 150 - 50 = <<150-50=100>>100
He then gets 200 more to make 100 + 200 = <<100+200=300>>300 fish
#### 300 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What's the best title for the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever dreamed of visiting a planet in the Milky Way? While the trip sounds exciting, it would take years and years to reach the place that we are going to. So in the future, bedtime for astronauts may be more than a few hours of regular shut-eye. They would have to sleep for years.
European researchers... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3906.txt | Have you ever dreamed of visiting a planet in the Milky Way? While the trip sounds exciting, it would take years and years to reach the place that we are going to. So in the future, bedtime for astronauts may be more than a few hours of regular shut-eye. They would have to sleep for years.
European researchers are now ... | [
"Hibernation study for space travel",
"Welcome to our space travel",
"To hibernate, to live longer",
"Welcome to the Milky Way"
] |
Psychologists study the meaning of color preference because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What is your favourite colour? Do you like yellow, orange, red? If you do, you must be an optimist , a leader, an active person who enjoys life, people and excitement. Do you prefer greys and blues? Then you are probably quiet, shy and you would rather follow than lead. If you love green, you are strong-minded... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8264.txt | What is your favourite colour? Do you like yellow, orange, red? If you do, you must be an optimist , a leader, an active person who enjoys life, people and excitement. Do you prefer greys and blues? Then you are probably quiet, shy and you would rather follow than lead. If you love green, you are strong-minded and dete... | [
"colors may affect the emotional states of the people",
"colors may decide the results of our work and study",
"color preference can tell you who your friends are",
"color preference can help you to see through your enemies"
] |
What did the people think of the boy's mother? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The teacher invited a little boy's mother to attend his elementary school's first parents' meeting. His mother said she would go but the boy was disappointed. This would be the first time that his classmates and teacher met his mother and he was embarrassed by her appearance. Although she was a beautiful woman... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3774.txt | The teacher invited a little boy's mother to attend his elementary school's first parents' meeting. His mother said she would go but the boy was disappointed. This would be the first time that his classmates and teacher met his mother and he was embarrassed by her appearance. Although she was a beautiful woman, there w... | [
"Shy.",
"Ugly.",
"Careful.",
"Kind."
] |
We learn from the passage that the principal _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Parents at one Connecticut elementary school say they are angry over the use of so-called "scream rooms" to discipline special needs students. The two rooms at Farm Hill Elementary School in Middletown, Conn., came under fire after several students complained about the sounds of children yelling coming from ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22703.txt | Parents at one Connecticut elementary school say they are angry over the use of so-called "scream rooms" to discipline special needs students. The two rooms at Farm Hill Elementary School in Middletown, Conn., came under fire after several students complained about the sounds of children yelling coming from the rooms... | [
"tried to get away with some excuses",
"banned the use of the \"scream rooms\"",
"learned of the \"scream rooms\" from some parents",
"made a formal apology to the students' parents"
] |
Which of the following is the main idea of this passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What is your earliest childhood memory? Can you remember learning to walk? Or talk? The first time you watched a television program? Adults seldom call back events much earlier than the year or so before entering school, just as children younger than three or four seldom remember any specific, personal experie... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23306.txt | What is your earliest childhood memory? Can you remember learning to walk? Or talk? The first time you watched a television program? Adults seldom call back events much earlier than the year or so before entering school, just as children younger than three or four seldom remember any specific, personal experiences.
A v... | [
"Children need to discuss experiences with their parents.",
"Why can't we remember the events of early childhood?",
"Adults can't remember things as well as children.",
"What are memories of early childhood like?"
] |
Kelly wrote this letter mainly to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Grandma,
It was nice seeing you at Christmas.You looked so happy!
After losing two grandparents within the past year, I have taken some time to reflect on what is most important.I want to let you know what a positive influence you have been on me.I am the person I am because of you.
I remember being on yo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10595.txt | Dear Grandma,
It was nice seeing you at Christmas.You looked so happy!
After losing two grandparents within the past year, I have taken some time to reflect on what is most important.I want to let you know what a positive influence you have been on me.I am the person I am because of you.
I remember being on your farm a... | [
"send her grandma best wishes for Christmas",
"show love and respect for her grandma",
"recall her happy life on the farm",
"ask her grandma for help"
] |
what kinds of jobs does Assured Labor offer? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 2007.five young people in the American state of Massachusetts developed an idea. The team knew that the world is filled with mobile phones.About eighty percent of all people are said to live within reach of a wireless telephone signal.
The idea was to use mobile phones and the Internet to connect jo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23224.txt | In 2007.five young people in the American state of Massachusetts developed an idea. The team knew that the world is filled with mobile phones.About eighty percent of all people are said to live within reach of a wireless telephone signal.
The idea was to use mobile phones and the Internet to connect job seekers... | [
"Temporary jobs.",
"Permanent jobs.",
"Free jobs",
"Both A and B*"
] |
The experiments done by some scientists showed that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are two kinds of physical activity which require special training. The first demands exact careful movements of the muscles. This kind of activity must be strictly controlled because even a slight movement in the wrong direction will lead a mistake. To type quickly, for example, a person needs training; ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high252.txt | There are two kinds of physical activity which require special training. The first demands exact careful movements of the muscles. This kind of activity must be strictly controlled because even a slight movement in the wrong direction will lead a mistake. To type quickly, for example, a person needs training; the sligh... | [
"some male patients were asked to ride bicycles regularly in the experiments",
"the physical exercise had more harmful effect on the hearts of the untrained patients",
"the physical exercise was harmless to the male patients with heart trouble",
"the physical exercise could be helpful for the patients to take... |
As pointed out at the beginning of the passage, people used to think that air pollution _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There was one thought that air pollution affected only the area immediately around large cities with factories and heavy automobile traffic. At present, we realize that although these are the areas with the worst air pollution, the problem is literally worldwide. On several occasions over the past decade, a he... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7812.txt | There was one thought that air pollution affected only the area immediately around large cities with factories and heavy automobile traffic. At present, we realize that although these are the areas with the worst air pollution, the problem is literally worldwide. On several occasions over the past decade, a heavy cloud... | [
"cause widespread damage in the countryside",
"affected the entire eastern half of the United States",
"had damaged effect on health",
"existed merely in urban and industries areas"
] |
You should pay more money _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Every time you visit Disney World, there's something new to see. What began in 1971 as theprefix = st1 /MagicKingdomnow includes the high-tech, movie-mad Disney and Animal Kingdom. Each time the park expands, so do your chances to spend money. How can you save? As a family guide to Disney World, I've been to t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23361.txt | Every time you visit Disney World, there's something new to see. What began in 1971 as theprefix = st1 /MagicKingdomnow includes the high-tech, movie-mad Disney and Animal Kingdom. Each time the park expands, so do your chances to spend money. How can you save? As a family guide to Disney World, I've been to the park m... | [
"if you have a five-dayAll-in-OneHopperPasswhile you're visiting for four days",
"if you do not make a reservation for hotel rooms in advance",
"if you are not a Magic Kingdom Club Gold Card holder",
"if you have lunch at a restaurant in Epcot's World showcase"
] |
The man might get _ from the field before he found the snake. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once upon a time, there was a poor man. One day, after working for hours, he had a rest under a tree in the middle of the field. Just then, he saw a terrible snake coming out of an anthill . The man thought that the snake might be the god of the field. He did not give it anything, so he could not get anything ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4141.txt | Once upon a time, there was a poor man. One day, after working for hours, he had a rest under a tree in the middle of the field. Just then, he saw a terrible snake coming out of an anthill . The man thought that the snake might be the god of the field. He did not give it anything, so he could not get anything from the ... | [
"anything",
"nothing",
"gold coins",
"some anthills"
] |
The best title for the text would be _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are many theories about how drama came into being in ancient Greece. The one most widely accepted today is based on the assumption that drama developed gradually from ceremonies. The argument for this view goes as follows.
In the beginning, human beings viewed the natural forces of the world as unpredi... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3983.txt | There are many theories about how drama came into being in ancient Greece. The one most widely accepted today is based on the assumption that drama developed gradually from ceremonies. The argument for this view goes as follows.
In the beginning, human beings viewed the natural forces of the world as unpredictable, a... | [
"The Development of Drama",
"The History of Drama",
"The Origin of Drama",
"The Popularity of Drama"
] |
What combines with rain to form acid rain? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What combines with rain to form acid rain? | nitrogen and sulfur oxides | science | null | null | null | carbon dioxide and sulfur oxides | suction and sulfur oxides | compost and sulfur oxides | nitrogen and sulfur oxides | Courtesy of the U. S. EPA. Nitrogen and sulfur oxides combine with rain to form acid rain . Public Domain. | null | null | null |
Which of the following shows the correct order of the first five words? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is good and bad news for parents today. The word "mother" has been voted the most beautiful word in the English language. But "father" failed even to make it on the list of the 70 best words in a survey of thousands of non-English speakers across the world. From Ankara to Zurich, "mother" was voted above... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16961.txt | There is good and bad news for parents today. The word "mother" has been voted the most beautiful word in the English language. But "father" failed even to make it on the list of the 70 best words in a survey of thousands of non-English speakers across the world. From Ankara to Zurich, "mother" was voted above "love", ... | [
"Mother, smile, passion, love and eternity.",
"Mother, passion, smile, love and eternity.",
"Mother, smile, love, eternity and passion.",
"Mother-in-law, passion, smile, love and eternity."
] |
The passage is written for _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Your daughter has finally reached the age of 18, and you think perhaps your job will finally get a little easier. That could be wrong thinking - as the parent of any 18-year-old will tell you. Learning to _ an ungrateful 18-year-old daughter takes patience, understanding and time.
_ When she was a little gi... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1847.txt | Your daughter has finally reached the age of 18, and you think perhaps your job will finally get a little easier. That could be wrong thinking - as the parent of any 18-year-old will tell you. Learning to _ an ungrateful 18-year-old daughter takes patience, understanding and time.
_ When she was a little girl, she w... | [
"daughters",
"students",
"parents",
"females"
] |
What do we know about Samuel Langhorne Clemens? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When talking about humor, people often refer to famous humorists such as Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known by the pen-name Mark Twain.
Samuel Langhorne Clemens, America's famous writer, journalist and humorist, was born in Florida on November 30, 1835.He was the sixth of the seven children in the family.A... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13015.txt | When talking about humor, people often refer to famous humorists such as Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known by the pen-name Mark Twain.
Samuel Langhorne Clemens, America's famous writer, journalist and humorist, was born in Florida on November 30, 1835.He was the sixth of the seven children in the family.As a child... | [
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"He lived a rich life in his childhood."
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