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They ate dinner _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last summer Jenny and her friends had a bus trip to New York. She felt very relaxed on the way. They visited a museum. But it was really crowded there and the display was not interesting at all. They went to different restaurants to have dinner. Some food was quite delicious, but Jenny thought the fast food w... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3679.txt | Last summer Jenny and her friends had a bus trip to New York. She felt very relaxed on the way. They visited a museum. But it was really crowded there and the display was not interesting at all. They went to different restaurants to have dinner. Some food was quite delicious, but Jenny thought the fast food was awful.... | [
"at home",
"in the museum",
"in a restaurant",
"at school"
] |
Charlie was afraid _ , so he drove fast. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Charlie works in a post office. His father lost his job five years ago and his mother is often ill. And he has two brothers and a sister. He works hard and tries his best to buy enough food for his family.
Last month his family had to move to an old house outside the city. It's farther from the post office and... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12423.txt | Charlie works in a post office. His father lost his job five years ago and his mother is often ill. And he has two brothers and a sister. He works hard and tries his best to buy enough food for his family.
Last month his family had to move to an old house outside the city. It's farther from the post office and he has t... | [
"to be late",
"to meet the red lights",
"to be caught by the loser",
"to miss the 6:30 train"
] |
What is the year cycle that sunspots occur? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the year cycle that sunspots occur? | 11 | science | null | null | null | 22 | 12 | 15 | 11 | The most noticeable magnetic activity of the Sun is the appearance of sunspots. Sunspots are cooler, darker areas on the Sun’s surface ( Figure below ). Sunspots occur in an 11-year cycle. The number of sunspots begins at a minimum. The number gradually increases to the maximum. Then the number returns to a minimum aga... | null | null | null |
The main purpose of the passage is to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In a recently published book , I came across some exercises with interesting names such as fishbone diagrams , lotus flowers and clustering . As I used these exercises in my classes , I noticed that students were interested . They said more and wrote more . They enjoyed expressing their ideas and sharing them ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21728.txt | In a recently published book , I came across some exercises with interesting names such as fishbone diagrams , lotus flowers and clustering . As I used these exercises in my classes , I noticed that students were interested . They said more and wrote more . They enjoyed expressing their ideas and sharing them in groups... | [
"show how useful the book is",
"explain what creativity is",
"discuss how one can be creative",
"tell what teaching aims at"
] |
Keesha wants to get her hair and nails done for prom. Hair updos cost $50 and manicures cost $30. How much will these two services cost her with a 20% tip for each beautician? | Tip for the hair stylist will be $50 x 20% = $<<50*20*.01=10>>10.
Tip for the manicurist will be $30 x 20% = $<<30*20*.01=6>>6.
Total tips will be $10 + $6 = $<<10+6=16>>16.
Total for hair and nails is $50 + $30 = $<<50+30=80>>80.
Total for the two services plus tip is $80 + $16 = $<<80+16=96>>96.
#### 96 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Keesha wants to get her hair and nails done for prom. Hair updos cost $50 and manicures cost $30. How much will these two services cost her with a 20% tip for each beautician? | Tip for the hair stylist will be $50 x 20% = $<<50*20*.01=10>>10.
Tip for the manicurist will be $30 x 20% = $<<30*20*.01=6>>6.
Total tips will be $10 + $6 = $<<10+6=16>>16.
Total for hair and nails is $50 + $30 = $<<50+30=80>>80.
Total for the two services plus tip is $80 + $16 = $<<80+16=96>>96.
#### 96 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
_ people are in the family. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This is a family tree. It's a very big family. Tim and Gina are very old . They have a son, David and a daughter, Sally. David and his wife Jenny have the twins , Jack and Bob.
Jack is single , but Bob is married . His wife is Lucy. They have a cute son, Sam. They love Sam very much.
Sally's husban... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6212.txt | This is a family tree. It's a very big family. Tim and Gina are very old . They have a son, David and a daughter, Sally. David and his wife Jenny have the twins , Jack and Bob.
Jack is single , but Bob is married . His wife is Lucy. They have a cute son, Sam. They love Sam very much.
Sally's husband is Pa... | [
"12",
"13",
"14",
"15"
] |
The fact that some people are afraid of looking in the mirror reflects that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People like to look in the mirror often when they have a young and beautiful face. However, when one grows old, nobody wants to see their wrinkled old face in the mirror any more. So, many old people seldom look at their faces in the mirror. This is completely wrong.
According to Wu Zhenyun, a professor from t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16300.txt | People like to look in the mirror often when they have a young and beautiful face. However, when one grows old, nobody wants to see their wrinkled old face in the mirror any more. So, many old people seldom look at their faces in the mirror. This is completely wrong.
According to Wu Zhenyun, a professor from the Psycho... | [
"they suffer from metal disease",
"they treat life in a negative way",
"they are too ugly",
"they can't bear the pressure of being old"
] |
What can we learn from the article? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was Christmas Eve. When everyone went to bed, Bunny couldn't fall asleep. He still couldn't think of what he wanted as a special Christmas present. He wondered how Santa -- Father Christmas would know what to bring him if he didn't know himself.,. .
As he was sitting up in bed, Bunny heard a big noise on t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5127.txt | It was Christmas Eve. When everyone went to bed, Bunny couldn't fall asleep. He still couldn't think of what he wanted as a special Christmas present. He wondered how Santa -- Father Christmas would know what to bring him if he didn't know himself.,. .
As he was sitting up in bed, Bunny heard a big noise on the roof ... | [
"Ralph is a brown dog with antlers.",
"Ralph is afraid of flying in the air.",
"Bunny got a sled as a Christmas present.",
"Bunny sent Ralph back to the North Pole."
] |
What do we know from the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A warm blanket is the ideal sleep aid for a freezing winter night. The right blanket can warm your bones but the wrong one can affect your sleep. I asked experts for advice on picking the perfect blanket for a good night's sleep. Here's what they told me.
When it comes to sleep temperature, experts recommend f... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4812.txt | A warm blanket is the ideal sleep aid for a freezing winter night. The right blanket can warm your bones but the wrong one can affect your sleep. I asked experts for advice on picking the perfect blanket for a good night's sleep. Here's what they told me.
When it comes to sleep temperature, experts recommend following ... | [
"Body temperature rises when we fall asleep",
"The perfect sleep temperature should be above 70 degrees F.",
"Weighted blankets should be at least 30 pounds.",
"People are advised to use their own blankets."
] |
Why did TIME change its red border for the first time? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
TIME is an American weekly news magazine published in New York City. It was created in 1923 by Briton Hadden and Henry Luce, making it the first weekly news magazine in the US. Hadden was considered carefree, liked to tease Luce and saw TIME as important but also fun. That accounted for its heavy coverage of c... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7455.txt | TIME is an American weekly news magazine published in New York City. It was created in 1923 by Briton Hadden and Henry Luce, making it the first weekly news magazine in the US. Hadden was considered carefree, liked to tease Luce and saw TIME as important but also fun. That accounted for its heavy coverage of celebritie... | [
"To remember the 10\nthanniversary of an attack.",
"To remind readers to protect the environment.",
"To show great sadness about the deaths.",
"To call on readers to vote for Obama."
] |
Which of the following statements about Ms Muller is true? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Herta Muller, the Romanianborn German writer, has won the 2009 Nobel Prize for Literature.The award was announced in Stockholm.
Ms Muller, 56, immigrated to Germany from Romania in 1987.She is the first German writer to win the Nobel Prize for literature since Gunter Grass in 1999 and the 13th winner writing i... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6983.txt | Herta Muller, the Romanianborn German writer, has won the 2009 Nobel Prize for Literature.The award was announced in Stockholm.
Ms Muller, 56, immigrated to Germany from Romania in 1987.She is the first German writer to win the Nobel Prize for literature since Gunter Grass in 1999 and the 13th winner writing in German ... | [
"Most of her works have been translated into English.",
"She immigrated to Germany from Romania when she was 35.",
"She's the first Romanian writer that has won the Nobel Prize for Literature.",
"She is the first German writer to win the Nobel Prize for literature in the 21\nstcentury."
] |
What is Blogit doing to meet writers' needs according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Blogit is the first online subscription network connecting individual readers and writers.As Blogit grows, amazing things are happening.A friendly, active community has formed: readers are finding writers they enjoy; strangers are becoming friends; old classmates are running into one another; even romances are... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14560.txt | Blogit is the first online subscription network connecting individual readers and writers.As Blogit grows, amazing things are happening.A friendly, active community has formed: readers are finding writers they enjoy; strangers are becoming friends; old classmates are running into one another; even romances are blossomi... | [
"Replying to most questions every day.",
"Upgrading its system regularly.",
"Giving writers special software to install.",
"Choosing different topics for readers"
] |
The purpose of National Wanna Play Music Week is to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Make some noise on May 7 for Music Monday.People in the U.S. and Canada will be celebrating the day by singing and playing musical instruments together.
Music Monday is the first day of National Wanna Play Music Week,which runs from May 7 to 13.The National Association of Music Merchants(NAMM) organizes the we... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6195.txt | Make some noise on May 7 for Music Monday.People in the U.S. and Canada will be celebrating the day by singing and playing musical instruments together.
Music Monday is the first day of National Wanna Play Music Week,which runs from May 7 to 13.The National Association of Music Merchants(NAMM) organizes the weeklong ce... | [
"advise young people to learn music",
"help students to learn music better",
"get schools and communities closely united",
"call on people to pay more attention to music education"
] |
If the ring was far from the others, we can conclude that the weather of that year was _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you know anything about the history of weather? Don't look at the sky. Don't look for old weather reports. Looking at the tree rings is more important. Correct weather reports date back only one century, but some trees can provide an exact record of weather even further back.
It is natural that a tree would... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20650.txt | Do you know anything about the history of weather? Don't look at the sky. Don't look for old weather reports. Looking at the tree rings is more important. Correct weather reports date back only one century, but some trees can provide an exact record of weather even further back.
It is natural that a tree would grow bes... | [
"bad",
"sunny",
"rainy",
"favorable"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Two students started quarreling at school. One student shouted dirty words at the other, and a fight began.
What can be done to stop fights like this at school? In some schools, disputants sit down with peer mediators . Peer mediators are usually students with special training in this kind of problems.
Peer ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle135.txt | Two students started quarreling at school. One student shouted dirty words at the other, and a fight began.
What can be done to stop fights like this at school? In some schools, disputants sit down with peer mediators . Peer mediators are usually students with special training in this kind of problems.
Peer mediators... | [
"All schools have peer mediators.",
"Peer mediators are usually students.",
"When disputants are speaking, peer mediators can stop their words at any time.",
"Peer mediators can make disputants get a \"win-win\" result every time."
] |
Arthur Miller began to write plays _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Arthur Miller was born on October 17th, 1915 and died on February 10th, 2005.Over the course of seven decades of literature career , Arthur Miller created some of the most memorable stage plays in American Literature. He is the author ofDeathofaSalesmanandTheCrucible. Born and raised in Manhattan, Miller wen... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2862.txt | Arthur Miller was born on October 17th, 1915 and died on February 10th, 2005.Over the course of seven decades of literature career , Arthur Miller created some of the most memorable stage plays in American Literature. He is the author ofDeathofaSalesmanandTheCrucible. Born and raised in Manhattan, Miller went through... | [
"when he was in college",
"when he was a small boy",
"because his father encouraged him to do so",
"because it was one of his school assignments"
] |
Which of the following is WRONG according to the writer? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are some easy things you can do to protect the environment and the earth. Choose ideas from the list or come up with a few of your own.
* Plant flowers, grass or trees.
*Whenever you visit a park or beach, take away what you bring there----keep rubbish in a bag until you can put it in a dustbin .
*Turn... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1546.txt | There are some easy things you can do to protect the environment and the earth. Choose ideas from the list or come up with a few of your own.
* Plant flowers, grass or trees.
*Whenever you visit a park or beach, take away what you bring there----keep rubbish in a bag until you can put it in a dustbin .
*Turn off the ... | [
"Turn off the lights when you leave the room.",
"Close the doors in winter.",
"Use a paper cup when you brush your teeth.",
"Give your old clothes to the poor children."
] |
Radiation can hurt us in the way that it can _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nuclear power's danger to health, safety, and even life itself can be described in one word; radiation . Nuclear radiation has a certain mystery about it, partly because it cannot be detected by human senses. It can't be seen or heard, or touched or tasted, even though it may be all around us. There are oth... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12201.txt | Nuclear power's danger to health, safety, and even life itself can be described in one word; radiation . Nuclear radiation has a certain mystery about it, partly because it cannot be detected by human senses. It can't be seen or heard, or touched or tasted, even though it may be all around us. There are other things... | [
"kill large numbers of cells in main organs so as to cause death immediately",
"damage cells which may grow into cancer years later",
"affect the healthy growth of our younger generation",
"lead to all of the above results"
] |
What is the general idea of the text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The other day, my friend Jane was invited to a 40th birthday party. The time printed on the invitation was 7:30 pm.Jane went off with her husband, expecting a merry evening of wine, food, and song.
By 9:45, everybody was having great fun, but no food had appeared. Jane and David were restless. Other guests beg... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1433.txt | The other day, my friend Jane was invited to a 40th birthday party. The time printed on the invitation was 7:30 pm.Jane went off with her husband, expecting a merry evening of wine, food, and song.
By 9:45, everybody was having great fun, but no food had appeared. Jane and David were restless. Other guests began whispe... | [
"It's safe to arrive late just when food is served.",
"It's wise to eat something before going to a party.",
"It's important to follow social rules of party-going.",
"There's no need to read invitations carefully."
] |
Reactant concentrations are highest at which part of a reaction? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Reactant concentrations are highest at which part of a reaction? | beginning | science | null | null | null | concurrent | ending | middle | beginning | Reactant concentrations are highest at the beginning of a reaction. The plot of [C] versus tis a curve with a slope that becomes steadily less positive. | null | null | null |
In the passage, the author mainly tells us _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The idea of sailing west to reach the riches of the East Indies and the Asian mainland was much in fashion with cultured Europeans during the late fifteenth century. Learned people agreed that the earth was round: their only questions were how long and how dangerous would be a trip to reach the Orient. Christo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15261.txt | The idea of sailing west to reach the riches of the East Indies and the Asian mainland was much in fashion with cultured Europeans during the late fifteenth century. Learned people agreed that the earth was round: their only questions were how long and how dangerous would be a trip to reach the Orient. Christopher Colu... | [
"the tragedy of Columbus's life as a whole",
"Columbus's life story and his achievements",
"Columbus's exploration to the East Indies and Asia",
"how Columbus arrived in the New World ."
] |
When others congratulate us on our achievements, we are supposed to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nothing succeeds like confidence. When you are truly confident, it radiates from you like sunlight, and attracts success to you like a magnet . Besides, those who are self-confident can in turninspire (encourage)confidence in others: their audience, their peers, their bosses, their customers, and their frie... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2438.txt | Nothing succeeds like confidence. When you are truly confident, it radiates from you like sunlight, and attracts success to you like a magnet . Besides, those who are self-confident can in turninspire (encourage)confidence in others: their audience, their peers, their bosses, their customers, and their friends. And ... | [
"praise them in return",
"gain further improvement",
"politely accept the compliments",
"expect them to congratulate you again"
] |
Why is Pingyao one of the ancient cities? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Pingyao is one of China's three protected ancient cities (the other two are Xi'an and Jingzhou). Lying in the middle of Shanxi Province, 90 kilometers south of Taiyuan, Pingyao ancient city used to be about two hours' drive from the capital of Shanxi Province, but now the distance is only one hour and ten minu... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2574.txt | Pingyao is one of China's three protected ancient cities (the other two are Xi'an and Jingzhou). Lying in the middle of Shanxi Province, 90 kilometers south of Taiyuan, Pingyao ancient city used to be about two hours' drive from the capital of Shanxi Province, but now the distance is only one hour and ten minutes' driv... | [
"Because it is a wonderful example of the Chinese Han cities.",
"Because it has a history of over 2,700 years.",
"Because all its features have been preserved.",
"Because it includes its culture, society, etc."
] |
The visitor nearly passed out after a close look at the stone because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An African farmer had heard tales about other farmers who had made millions of dollars by discovering diamond mines. These tales so excited the farmer that he could hardly wait to sell his farm and go prospecting for diamonds himself.
So he sold the farm and spent the rest of his life wandering the African con... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6883.txt | An African farmer had heard tales about other farmers who had made millions of dollars by discovering diamond mines. These tales so excited the farmer that he could hardly wait to sell his farm and go prospecting for diamonds himself.
So he sold the farm and spent the rest of his life wandering the African continent, s... | [
"he was shocked by the misfortune of the first farmer",
"the discovery was too good to be true",
"it was not discovered on his own farm",
"he was blinded by the light from the stone"
] |
John kept long hair because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
John liked to wear his hair very long. Some of his friends thought it looked like a girl's hair, but they never made jokes about it, because John was a big strong man and he didn't think jokes about his hair funny.
John always went to the barber's twice a month to have his hair cut and washed, and one day the ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4157.txt | John liked to wear his hair very long. Some of his friends thought it looked like a girl's hair, but they never made jokes about it, because John was a big strong man and he didn't think jokes about his hair funny.
John always went to the barber's twice a month to have his hair cut and washed, and one day the barber sa... | [
"the barber wouldn't like to cut it short",
"the hair grew fast",
"John liked it to be long",
"John was a girl"
] |
How did Dad get extra money besides his daytime routine work? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My father got his first job at eleven years old. cleaning up the garbage outside of the bowlingalley . Two years later his dad died. and my fatber worked odd jobs to help put food onthe table during the Depression. Ten years after that. Dad fell in love. married Mom and had ababy girl. Eight more children foll... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4784.txt | My father got his first job at eleven years old. cleaning up the garbage outside of the bowlingalley . Two years later his dad died. and my fatber worked odd jobs to help put food onthe table during the Depression. Ten years after that. Dad fell in love. married Mom and had ababy girl. Eight more children followed. Dur... | [
"Collecting garbage outside the alley.",
"Making dental parts in the basement.",
"Putting food on the table in a hotel.",
"Working oddjobs on the train."
] |
The cause of conducting the poll is to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Despite great affection for their parents,many Chinese people remain "too shy" to express love for them,according to an online survey.
The poll of around 6,000 people,conducted by Beijing--based recruitment website Zhaopin.com,was conducted as the nation gears up (......)for Mother's Day on Sunday.
Although 74... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16753.txt | Despite great affection for their parents,many Chinese people remain "too shy" to express love for them,according to an online survey.
The poll of around 6,000 people,conducted by Beijing--based recruitment website Zhaopin.com,was conducted as the nation gears up (......)for Mother's Day on Sunday.
Although 74.6 percen... | [
"find out how the Chinese will express their love to parents",
"make preparations for Mother's Day",
"survey how many people will say \"I love you\" to their parents",
"survey what the Chinese will do on Mother's Day"
] |
Cheese is made from _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The food in America is different from (......) that in China. The American people eat a lot of potatoes. They like to eat them every day. They often eat bread. They eat it with cheese, butter or jam . Cheese and butter are made from milk. The American people drink a lot of milk. They put it in the tea. They al... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4443.txt | The food in America is different from (......) that in China. The American people eat a lot of potatoes. They like to eat them every day. They often eat bread. They eat it with cheese, butter or jam . Cheese and butter are made from milk. The American people drink a lot of milk. They put it in the tea. They also drink ... | [
"milk",
"butter",
"jam",
"sweet"
] |
What makes a sore throat feel better? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The most common disease in the world is the cold. It often starts with a sore throat . You sneeze and your nose runs. You usually have a headache, too. Often you have a cough later. It's not a serious disease, but you can feel quite bad.
There isn't a cure for a cold, but you can take some medicine to make y... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2519.txt | The most common disease in the world is the cold. It often starts with a sore throat . You sneeze and your nose runs. You usually have a headache, too. Often you have a cough later. It's not a serious disease, but you can feel quite bad.
There isn't a cure for a cold, but you can take some medicine to make you feel b... | [
"The medicine aspirin.",
"A lot of water.",
"Something inside lemons.",
"The root of a plant."
] |
Lucy is in the _ club. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My name is Lucy. I come from America. I am now in China. I study in Hangzhou Shulan Middle School. There are many clubs in our school. They are an English club, an art club, a music club, a ball game club, a swimming club, a chess club and a computer club. There is a "Show Yourselves !" Festival in our school... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2621.txt | My name is Lucy. I come from America. I am now in China. I study in Hangzhou Shulan Middle School. There are many clubs in our school. They are an English club, an art club, a music club, a ball game club, a swimming club, a chess club and a computer club. There is a "Show Yourselves !" Festival in our school every ye... | [
"music",
"English",
"chess",
"art"
] |
The writer comes from _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I have worked in Shenyang for two months. I seldom meet Westerners in the street. But on TV, I see many foreigners in Shenyang. I am a little lonely and I really hope to make friends with English speakers. Although I study Chinese hard, my Chinese is poor and I can't communicate in Chinese very well.
However, ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2673.txt | I have worked in Shenyang for two months. I seldom meet Westerners in the street. But on TV, I see many foreigners in Shenyang. I am a little lonely and I really hope to make friends with English speakers. Although I study Chinese hard, my Chinese is poor and I can't communicate in Chinese very well.
However, Chinese p... | [
"China",
"Canada",
"America",
"Britain"
] |
Why couldn't the writer finish her recycling in time? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My daughter and I collected the empty cans and bottles in our home this morning.We had 6 full garbage bags later so I knew we would be spending a bit more of time at the recycling center.When we got there,a man and his kids were also doing the morning recycling and were using two of the four machines to recycl... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9940.txt | My daughter and I collected the empty cans and bottles in our home this morning.We had 6 full garbage bags later so I knew we would be spending a bit more of time at the recycling center.When we got there,a man and his kids were also doing the morning recycling and were using two of the four machines to recycle their p... | [
"Because her daughter' s machine stopped working.",
"Because the other family was still using the machines.",
"Because she let the other family use her machine first.",
"Because she helped recycle the other family's bags first."
] |
Lucy is talking with _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is a park near my home. People like to go to this park after work. Some of them go to the park every day. Look! That is Mr. King. He is sitting on a chair and watching the children. Some children are playing a game. Some boys are playing soccer. Lucy and Lily are standing under a tree. They are talking. ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3267.txt | There is a park near my home. People like to go to this park after work. Some of them go to the park every day. Look! That is Mr. King. He is sitting on a chair and watching the children. Some children are playing a game. Some boys are playing soccer. Lucy and Lily are standing under a tree. They are talking. There is ... | [
"Mr. King",
"the boys",
"Lily",
"the birds"
] |
"Mr Ghastly" must be _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
After an absence of thirty years, I decided to visit my old school again. I had expected to find changes, but not a completely different building. As I walked up the school drive, I wondered for a moment if I had come to the right address. The dirty red brick houses had been swept away. In its place stood a br... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10756.txt | After an absence of thirty years, I decided to visit my old school again. I had expected to find changes, but not a completely different building. As I walked up the school drive, I wondered for a moment if I had come to the right address. The dirty red brick houses had been swept away. In its place stood a bright, mod... | [
"the writer's teacher",
"a serious old man",
"the strict headmaster",
"a naughty boy"
] |
What title is used to describe health professionals who use nonsurgical techniques to help patients with musculoskeletal system problems that involve the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, or nervous system? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What title is used to describe health professionals who use nonsurgical techniques to help patients with musculoskeletal system problems that involve the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, or nervous system? | chiropractor chiropractors | science | null | null | null | podiatrist | physical therapist | dentist | chiropractor chiropractors | Chiropractor Chiropractors are health professionals who use nonsurgical techniques to help patients with musculoskeletal system problems that involve the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, or nervous system. They treat problems such as neck pain, back pain, joint pain, or headaches. Chiropractors focus on the patient’... | null | null | null |
The author's overall attitude towards Stay With Me is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jennifer Lynn is turning into a master storyteller. She writes about young adults brilliantly. However, I have got to say Stay With Me wasn't my favorite in this series, but I still really enjoyed it and I would absolutely recommend it to fans interested in the world of young adults.
Stay With Me is the third ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10224.txt | Jennifer Lynn is turning into a master storyteller. She writes about young adults brilliantly. However, I have got to say Stay With Me wasn't my favorite in this series, but I still really enjoyed it and I would absolutely recommend it to fans interested in the world of young adults.
Stay With Me is the third book in J... | [
"Unclear",
"Negative",
"Indifferent",
"Positive"
] |
If the readers want to know about the life of Salinger, they should buy the book published by _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mini Book Excerpts
Biography
When Salinger learned that a car park was to be built on the land, the middle-aged writer was shocked and quickly bought the neighboring area to protect it ... The towns-people never forgot the rescue and came to help their most famous neighbor.
... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23489.txt | Mini Book Excerpts
Biography
When Salinger learned that a car park was to be built on the land, the middle-aged writer was shocked and quickly bought the neighboring area to protect it ... The towns-people never forgot the rescue and came to help their most famous neighbor.
J.D. Suli... | [
"Ecco",
"Atria Books",
"Random House",
"Riverhead Books"
] |
It can be concluded from the passage that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you could be anybody in the world, who would it be? Your neighbour or a super star? A few people have experienced what it might be like to step into the skin of another person, thanks to an unusual virtual reality device. Rikke Wahl, an actress, model and artist, was one of the participants in a body swappi... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6834.txt | If you could be anybody in the world, who would it be? Your neighbour or a super star? A few people have experienced what it might be like to step into the skin of another person, thanks to an unusual virtual reality device. Rikke Wahl, an actress, model and artist, was one of the participants in a body swapping experi... | [
"technology helps people realize their dreams",
"our biases could be eliminated through experiments",
"virtual reality helps promote understanding among people",
"our points of view about others need changing constantly"
] |
How does the writer feel about exams? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Very few people enjoy exams. I don't, either. And although I tell myself not to worry about them, I always do! So I'm not surprised that my students worry about them, too, even though they usually don't need to. Because they are afraid of failing. However, since it is hard not to worry at all, we all must try ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1215.txt | Very few people enjoy exams. I don't, either. And although I tell myself not to worry about them, I always do! So I'm not surprised that my students worry about them, too, even though they usually don't need to. Because they are afraid of failing. However, since it is hard not to worry at all, we all must try not to wo... | [
"Excited.",
"Bored.",
"Worried.",
"Surprised."
] |
The latest Little Smart _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Little Smart or Xiaolingtong is becoming more and more popular in China. But you can use it only in your city. If you go to another city, it will have no use. It looks like a mobile phone, but the service( )is quite cheap. We only need to pay about 20 yuan a month for the line and about 0.1 yuan each minute fo... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2396.txt | Little Smart or Xiaolingtong is becoming more and more popular in China. But you can use it only in your city. If you go to another city, it will have no use. It looks like a mobile phone, but the service( )is quite cheap. We only need to pay about 20 yuan a month for the line and about 0.1 yuan each minute for the tal... | [
"has good sounds",
"has a colour screen( )",
"has a bad voice",
"is not smarter"
] |
How is Proud's viewpoint supported in the text? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
James Proud, a British businessman who settled in San Francisco launched a Twitter campaign called "Stop DST". Daylight Saving Time (DST) refers to the time during the summer when clocks are one hour ahead of standard time.
"Daylight saving was created to save energy, and it doesn't really do that." Proud said... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19685.txt | James Proud, a British businessman who settled in San Francisco launched a Twitter campaign called "Stop DST". Daylight Saving Time (DST) refers to the time during the summer when clocks are one hour ahead of standard time.
"Daylight saving was created to save energy, and it doesn't really do that." Proud said, "but wh... | [
"By interviewing experts",
"By making comparisons",
"By providing general rules",
"By presenting research findings"
] |
Which of the following is the best title of the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The wedding took place in a Birmingham hotel. The bride and her father arrived in a new black American sport car. Her father looked nervous and uncomfortable in front of the cameras. The bride wore a silk wedding dress. She smiled nervously at the waiting photographers and went to a room on the first floor whe... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14492.txt | The wedding took place in a Birmingham hotel. The bride and her father arrived in a new black American sport car. Her father looked nervous and uncomfortable in front of the cameras. The bride wore a silk wedding dress. She smiled nervously at the waiting photographers and went to a room on the first floor where she me... | [
"A well-matched couple",
"A wedding based on love",
"A short-lived marriage",
"Two strangers and a wedding"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE of the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A mouse looked through a crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife opening a package; what food might it contain? He was astonished to discover that it was a mouse trap!
Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse declared the warning, "There is a mouse trap in the house, there is a mouse trap in the house."
... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22011.txt | A mouse looked through a crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife opening a package; what food might it contain? He was astonished to discover that it was a mouse trap!
Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse declared the warning, "There is a mouse trap in the house, there is a mouse trap in the house."
The chick... | [
"The farmer's wife caught hold of the evil snake.",
"The mouse trap that the mouse discovered was not a practical one.",
"The pig was comparatively more friendly than the others in the farmyard.",
"The farmer's family were in fact a happy, wealthy and popular family."
] |
Mixtures of materials called alloys contain at least one of what type of material? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Mixtures of materials called alloys contain at least one of what type of material? | metal | science | null | null | null | steel | coal | liquid | metal | Alloys are mixtures of materials, at least one of which is a metal. | null | null | null |
Who will benefit from Copia app? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ahmad is the founder of Copia, which she describers as "match com meets Uber for food recovery." Conipanies use the Copia app to report when they have leftover food,what kind, and how much . When recipients such as shelters, soup kitchens , and agencies first register with Cupia, they indicate how many ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15040.txt | Ahmad is the founder of Copia, which she describers as "match com meets Uber for food recovery." Conipanies use the Copia app to report when they have leftover food,what kind, and how much . When recipients such as shelters, soup kitchens , and agencies first register with Cupia, they indicate how many people th... | [
"Hungry people living in Copia,",
"Registered companies donating food,",
"Charity organizations serving the poor.",
"Food recovery companice removing food."
] |
Henry has to cut down the trees because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Henry finds a job on a farm.He is the strongest and youngest.He eats more,sleeps more,but works less.He doesn't like to use his head,so he knows little.He has to do some unskilled work.He always says he's tired and hopes to have a good rest.So he gets less money than others.
Winter is coming.The workers are g... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8107.txt | Henry finds a job on a farm.He is the strongest and youngest.He eats more,sleeps more,but works less.He doesn't like to use his head,so he knows little.He has to do some unskilled work.He always says he's tired and hopes to have a good rest.So he gets less money than others.
Winter is coming.The workers are getting re... | [
"he can do nothing except it",
"he likes to stay in the quiet forest",
"he can't get on well with others",
"he is very strong"
] |
David thought that two minutes was _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
David hated spending money. When he had to buy something in a shop, he always tried his best to knock down the price, even for the cheapest things. If he wanted to buy a bottle of orange, for example, and the shopkeeper asked for $2, David would say, "Make it $1.90 and I'll buy it." Sometimes the shopkeepers a... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle536.txt | David hated spending money. When he had to buy something in a shop, he always tried his best to knock down the price, even for the cheapest things. If he wanted to buy a bottle of orange, for example, and the shopkeeper asked for $2, David would say, "Make it $1.90 and I'll buy it." Sometimes the shopkeepers agreed to ... | [
"too little time to pull out a tooth",
"too little time to pay the dentist $40",
"too long to pull out a tooth",
"too short for the dentist to finish the operation"
] |
How did the author feel when Drew stood beside the man? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"We are good mothers," I said to my friend, as we sat on our comfortable beach chairs under our beach umbrella and watched our children playing in the waves.
Out of nowhere, the children took off running. About fifty yards from us, a man--maybe in his fifties--was fishing. The children stood next to him and wa... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14288.txt | "We are good mothers," I said to my friend, as we sat on our comfortable beach chairs under our beach umbrella and watched our children playing in the waves.
Out of nowhere, the children took off running. About fifty yards from us, a man--maybe in his fifties--was fishing. The children stood next to him and watched wit... | [
"Relieved",
"Angry",
"Concerned",
"Calm"
] |
What would be the best title for the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Each time I see a balloon, my mind flies back to a memory of when I was a six - year - old girl. It was a rainy Sunday and my father had recently died. I asked my mom if Dad had gone to heaven. "Yes, honey. Of course." she said."Can we write him a letter?"
She paused, the longest pause of my short life, and an... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5283.txt | Each time I see a balloon, my mind flies back to a memory of when I was a six - year - old girl. It was a rainy Sunday and my father had recently died. I asked my mom if Dad had gone to heaven. "Yes, honey. Of course." she said."Can we write him a letter?"
She paused, the longest pause of my short life, and answered, "... | [
"An unforgettable experience",
"Fly to the heaven",
"The strong red balloon",
"A great father"
] |
The characters described in Horatio Alger's novels are people who _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ask most people how they define the American Dream and chances are they'll say, "Success." The dream of individual opportunity has been home in American since Europeans discovered a "new world" in the Western Hemisphere. Early immigrants like Hector St. Jean de Crevecoeur praised highly the freedom and opportu... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9120.txt | Ask most people how they define the American Dream and chances are they'll say, "Success." The dream of individual opportunity has been home in American since Europeans discovered a "new world" in the Western Hemisphere. Early immigrants like Hector St. Jean de Crevecoeur praised highly the freedom and opportunity to b... | [
"succeed in real estate investment",
"earned enormous fortunes by chances",
"became wealthy after starting life very poor",
"became famous despite their modest origins"
] |
Who has the most power in the school meetings? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
To most of us,school means classes,teachers,schedules,grades,and tests.But for the children at Sudbury Valley School in Massachusetts,school is very different.
Firstly,there are no lessons.All the children,aged between 4 and 19,do whatever they want.There are no teachers--only "staff members".The idea behind t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6706.txt | To most of us,school means classes,teachers,schedules,grades,and tests.But for the children at Sudbury Valley School in Massachusetts,school is very different.
Firstly,there are no lessons.All the children,aged between 4 and 19,do whatever they want.There are no teachers--only "staff members".The idea behind this is th... | [
"The older children have more power than the younger children.",
"A child has more power than an adult.",
"The younger children have more power than the older children.",
"Everybody has equal power."
] |
Terry's daily income is $24, while Jordan's daily income is $30. Working 7 days a week, how much is the difference between their weekly incomes? | Terry's weekly income is $24 x 7 = $<<24*7=168>>168.
Jordan's weekly income is $30 x 7 = $<<30*7=210>>210.
So, the difference between their weekly income is $210 - $168 = $<<210-168=42>>42.
#### 42 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Terry's daily income is $24, while Jordan's daily income is $30. Working 7 days a week, how much is the difference between their weekly incomes? | Terry's weekly income is $24 x 7 = $<<24*7=168>>168.
Jordan's weekly income is $30 x 7 = $<<30*7=210>>210.
So, the difference between their weekly income is $210 - $168 = $<<210-168=42>>42.
#### 42 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The museum in Hawaii was _ and not _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mary had a nice summer vacation last year. She went to Hawaii in July. Mary likes fruits, and the Hawaiian bananas and oranges were great. The weather was very fine, but sometimes it rained heavily. On Monday she went to the museum. It was an interesting place and not very crowded . On Tuesday she went to the... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3678.txt | Mary had a nice summer vacation last year. She went to Hawaii in July. Mary likes fruits, and the Hawaiian bananas and oranges were great. The weather was very fine, but sometimes it rained heavily. On Monday she went to the museum. It was an interesting place and not very crowded . On Tuesday she went to the mountain... | [
"interesting; crowded",
"funny; boring",
"relaxing; great",
"nice; free"
] |
This passage is mainly about _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Anger is a kind of feeling. Many things can make you angry. When your teacher gives you too much homework, when your team loses an important game, when a friend borrows your favorite thing and then breaks it, you may get really angry.
Usually, your body will tell you when you are angry. For example, you breath... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8037.txt | Anger is a kind of feeling. Many things can make you angry. When your teacher gives you too much homework, when your team loses an important game, when a friend borrows your favorite thing and then breaks it, you may get really angry.
Usually, your body will tell you when you are angry. For example, you breathe faster,... | [
"anger",
"excitement",
"happiness",
"sadness"
] |
On that rainy Saturday morning, the author was woken to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Around three forty-five on a rainy Saturday morning, I was woken up by the sound of my pager beeping. As a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician, I can never count on a full night of sleep. I pulled myself out of bed and went toward the desk to grab my radio. Our crew was being sent to a near... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12135.txt | Around three forty-five on a rainy Saturday morning, I was woken up by the sound of my pager beeping. As a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician, I can never count on a full night of sleep. I pulled myself out of bed and went toward the desk to grab my radio. Our crew was being sent to a nearby home w... | [
"meet his father for the last time",
"put out a really big fire",
"save a man's life",
"do a scientific experiment"
] |
The airline flies planes to cities like Paris . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People travel a lot with Bel Air because they know they will get what they want.
They want to go quickly and safely across the country, across the sea or right across the world, and they know Bel Air will take them where they want to go, when they want to go. Bel Air flies all the newest and fastest planes to ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3765.txt | People travel a lot with Bel Air because they know they will get what they want.
They want to go quickly and safely across the country, across the sea or right across the world, and they know Bel Air will take them where they want to go, when they want to go. Bel Air flies all the newest and fastest planes to more town... | [
"day and night, through the week",
"two or three times a week",
"at any time of the day",
"at any time of the night"
] |
What does Jason say about long summer holidays? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In many countries, schools have long summer holidays, with shorter holidays in between.However, a new report suggests shortening school holidays to stop children forgetting what they have learnt during the long summer break.Instead of three school terms, it says, there should be five eight-week terms.And there... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10681.txt | In many countries, schools have long summer holidays, with shorter holidays in between.However, a new report suggests shortening school holidays to stop children forgetting what they have learnt during the long summer break.Instead of three school terms, it says, there should be five eight-week terms.And there should b... | [
"They can help children forget about school.",
"Schools in other countries don't have long holidays.",
"These days many older people suggest having long holidays.",
"They do no harm to children's education."
] |
A trait controlled by a single gene that has two alleles is given what name, after the scientist who studied inheritance? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | A trait controlled by a single gene that has two alleles is given what name, after the scientist who studied inheritance? | mendelian trait | science | null | null | null | carlinian trait | darwinian trait | rosilin trait | mendelian trait | A Mendelian trait is a trait that is controlled by a single gene that has two alleles. One of these alleles is dominant and the other is recessive. Many inheritable conditions in humans are passed to offspring in a simple Mendelian fashion. Medical professionals use Mendel’s laws to predict and understand the inheritan... | null | null | null |
What two systems are the lungs part of? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What two systems are the lungs part of? | respiratory and excretory | science | null | null | null | stomach and nervous | stomach and excretory | heart and excretory | respiratory and excretory | The organs of the excretory system are also parts of other organ systems. For example, your lungs are part of the respiratory system. Your lungs remove carbon dioxide from your body, so they are also part of the excretory system. More organs of the excretory system are listed below ( Table below ). | null | null | null |
From the passage, we can learn that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Drug Use Report
A new study examines drug use by young people in t he United States. The study found that cigarette smoking among American teenagers dropped during t he past years. The drop continues a general decrease in teenager smoking rates that started in 1996.
American health officials prai... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20701.txt | Drug Use Report
A new study examines drug use by young people in t he United States. The study found that cigarette smoking among American teenagers dropped during t he past years. The drop continues a general decrease in teenager smoking rates that started in 1996.
American health officials praised the d... | [
"America has done a lot to help the teenagers keep off the drugs",
"the use of illegal drugs among teenagers has dropped greatly",
"the study was carried out by the Department of Health and Human Services",
"the teenager smoking rate dropped by 21 percent in recent years"
] |
What does the author intend to tell us? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Although in 1947 we were still very new to the atomic age, we knew about mushroom clouds. A huge crack spread across the library wall upstairs, sending teachers and students screaming down the hall.
Had a new world war started? Pale-faced, our young science teacher quickly organized us for a fire drill. We hu... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9587.txt | Although in 1947 we were still very new to the atomic age, we knew about mushroom clouds. A huge crack spread across the library wall upstairs, sending teachers and students screaming down the hall.
Had a new world war started? Pale-faced, our young science teacher quickly organized us for a fire drill. We huddled in ... | [
"Be prepared for the worst.",
"Be brave in disasters.",
"Cherish everything that you have.",
"Parents are the most important people."
] |
From the passage we know that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Is it time to kick Russia out of the BRICs ? If so, it may end up sounding like a famous ball-point pen maker-BIC. An argument is being made that Goldman Sach's famous marketing device ,the BRICs, should really be the BICs.
"Is Russia really worth the name BRICs?" asks Anders Aslund, senior fellow at the Pete... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11243.txt | Is it time to kick Russia out of the BRICs ? If so, it may end up sounding like a famous ball-point pen maker-BIC. An argument is being made that Goldman Sach's famous marketing device ,the BRICs, should really be the BICs.
"Is Russia really worth the name BRICs?" asks Anders Aslund, senior fellow at the Peterson Inst... | [
"Anders Aslund is working for the Russian government",
"Russia outperfoumed the other three countries in stock market",
"most people disagree Russia is included in BRICs",
"the BRICs would end up being the BICs sooner or later"
] |
Some plants, like redwood trees, may live for thousands of years. Some plants, like the black-eyed Susan wildflower, may only live a few weeks. What would these plants most likely have in common in order to survive? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Some plants, like redwood trees, may live for thousands of years. Some plants, like the black-eyed Susan wildflower, may only live a few weeks. What would these plants most likely have in common in order to survive?
Choices:
A. using cones for spreading seeds
B. a successful way to reproduce
C. the ability to live in ... | Correct answer: B | science | Mercury_SC_406650 | {
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How much should a couple with one child at 10 and another at 18 pay if they have a package? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dickens & London Exhibition
Date: 9 December, 2013---10 June, 2014
Location: Museum of London
Celebrate the 202th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens in the first major UK exhibition for over 40 years.
By recreating the atmosphere of Victorian London through sound and projections . You'll be taken to... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18484.txt | Dickens & London Exhibition
Date: 9 December, 2013---10 June, 2014
Location: Museum of London
Celebrate the 202th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens in the first major UK exhibition for over 40 years.
By recreating the atmosphere of Victorian London through sound and projections . You'll be taken ton an unfo... | [
"PS360",
"PS540",
"PS630",
"PS720"
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Marie was arrested during the French Revolution because_. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The story of Madame Tussaud is as fascinating as that of the exhibition itself. From a housekeeper's daughter to a successful business woman, her life has all the marks of a Hollywood blockbuster.
Madam Tussaud was born in 1761 and named Marie Grosholtz. Her father was killed in battle only two months before M... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11501.txt | The story of Madame Tussaud is as fascinating as that of the exhibition itself. From a housekeeper's daughter to a successful business woman, her life has all the marks of a Hollywood blockbuster.
Madam Tussaud was born in 1761 and named Marie Grosholtz. Her father was killed in battle only two months before Mane's bir... | [
"she had worked for Dr Philippe Curtius",
"she had modeled the French royal family",
"she had worked at the place of Versailles",
"she had refused to make death masks"
] |
We can learn from the first sentence of the passage that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As the mobile phones so widely appear in our daily life, someone said it would be cool if you didn't have a mobile phone nowadays. It might be true to some extent, but as for an adult, a mobile means contact. It connects your work, relatives, friends, etc. It should do great deeds for us.
Months ago, my uncle ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5530.txt | As the mobile phones so widely appear in our daily life, someone said it would be cool if you didn't have a mobile phone nowadays. It might be true to some extent, but as for an adult, a mobile means contact. It connects your work, relatives, friends, etc. It should do great deeds for us.
Months ago, my uncle gave his ... | [
"people admire those who don't have mobile phones",
"people don't like to have mobile phones nowadays",
"mobile phones are too popular among people now",
"mobile phones are not as useful as before"
] |
Which theory helps predict future events in weather? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Which theory helps predict future events in weather? | climate change theory | science | null | null | null | carbon change theory | expected change theory | future weather theory | climate change theory | The theory of climate change is very new. In fact, scientists don't even call it a theory. But it meets the requirements. These are the things we know: (1) average global temperatures are rising, (2) greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, (3) CO 2 is released into the atmosphere when fossil fuels are burned, (4)... | null | null | null |
After students mend toilets, they save _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In most parts of the world, many students help their schools make less pollution. They join "environment clubs ". In an environment club, people work together to make our environment clean.
Here are some things students often do.
No-garbage lunches. How much do you throw away after lunch? Environment clubs a... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8582.txt | In most parts of the world, many students help their schools make less pollution. They join "environment clubs ". In an environment club, people work together to make our environment clean.
Here are some things students often do.
No-garbage lunches. How much do you throw away after lunch? Environment clubs ask studen... | [
"a small river",
"a club",
"water in cubic meters",
"a toilet"
] |
Jonathan ran 7.5 kilometers. Mercedes ran twice that distance and Davonte ran 2 kilometers farther than Mercedes. How many kilometers did Mercedes and Davonte run in total? | Mercedes = 2 * 7.5 = <<2*7.5=15>>15 km
Davonte = 15 + 2 = <<15+2=17>>17 km
15 + 17 = <<15+17=32>>32 km
Mercedes and Davonte ran 32 km in total.
#### 32 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Jonathan ran 7.5 kilometers. Mercedes ran twice that distance and Davonte ran 2 kilometers farther than Mercedes. How many kilometers did Mercedes and Davonte run in total? | Mercedes = 2 * 7.5 = <<2*7.5=15>>15 km
Davonte = 15 + 2 = <<15+2=17>>17 km
15 + 17 = <<15+17=32>>32 km
Mercedes and Davonte ran 32 km in total.
#### 32 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
According to Carlos Dora, what is the best solution to indoor air pollution? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The way we cook is important. In many countries, the two sources of heat used for cooking are natural gas or electric stoves. The World Health Organization(WHO) warns that millions of people are dying every year from indoor air pollution. The WHO finds that poor cooking, heating and lighting technologies are k... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11702.txt | The way we cook is important. In many countries, the two sources of heat used for cooking are natural gas or electric stoves. The World Health Organization(WHO) warns that millions of people are dying every year from indoor air pollution. The WHO finds that poor cooking, heating and lighting technologies are killing mi... | [
"People should use an effective air cleaner.",
"People should use new technologies and clean fuels.",
"People should open a window or door to let out the harmful air.",
"People should prevent themselves from being exposed to harmful air.."
] |
The Art of Public Speaking is organized by _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Summer School for Effective Leadership 2014
The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG) partners with 2 world-class universities, The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) to offer you the best international summer schools in town! This year the Summe... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14477.txt | Summer School for Effective Leadership 2014
The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG) partners with 2 world-class universities, The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) to offer you the best international summer schools in town! This year the Summer School ... | [
"HKFYG & HKU",
"HKFYG & HKUST",
"HKU & HKUST",
"HKUST & SSEL"
] |
Why do people want to prevent illness? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The purpose of keeping fit is to avoid illness ,resist the mental and physical fatigue that make us more likely to contract infections ,and above all to feel more pleasure in being alive. Research has shown the value of a balanced diet ,fresh air, sunshine ,enough rest and some forms of regular exercise for ev... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9781.txt | The purpose of keeping fit is to avoid illness ,resist the mental and physical fatigue that make us more likely to contract infections ,and above all to feel more pleasure in being alive. Research has shown the value of a balanced diet ,fresh air, sunshine ,enough rest and some forms of regular exercise for everyone .I... | [
"Because they want to avoid health.",
"Because they want to add mental and physical fatigue.",
"Because they want to feel happier and live longer.",
"Because they want to obtain much more money."
] |
Which statement about Reality TV is NOT true? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Reality TV is a type of programme. It means that real-life people, not actors, are followed and filmed in a real situation, or game.
Reality TV is very popular in the UK. At their best, these programmes give us a good look into the lives of different people in Britain. At their worse, they are a very cheap way... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6343.txt | Reality TV is a type of programme. It means that real-life people, not actors, are followed and filmed in a real situation, or game.
Reality TV is very popular in the UK. At their best, these programmes give us a good look into the lives of different people in Britain. At their worse, they are a very cheap way to make ... | [
"Real-life people are in it.",
"We can see a real situation in it.",
"It usually costs less money to make Reality TV.",
"Anybody can be in Reality TV."
] |
How many chambers does the stomach of a crocodile have? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | How many chambers does the stomach of a crocodile have? | two | science | null | null | null | three | six | ten | two | The crocodilian digestive system is highly adapted to their lifestyle. Crocodilians are known to swallow stones, known as gastroliths , which help digest their prey. The crocodilian stomach is divided into two chambers. The first is powerful and muscular. The other stomach is the most acidic digestive system of any ani... | null | null | null |
The author advises teens to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My name is Amanda LaMunyon. I have Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism . I don't see myself as a person with a disability. I share who I am when I paint, sing and write.
I started writing poetry because I wanted to tell people what it was like to have Asperger's syndrome. I don't know how my life would be d... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2456.txt | My name is Amanda LaMunyon. I have Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism . I don't see myself as a person with a disability. I share who I am when I paint, sing and write.
I started writing poetry because I wanted to tell people what it was like to have Asperger's syndrome. I don't know how my life would be different ... | [
"learn more about themselves",
"express themselves in art",
"show their thoughts to others",
"dream big and go for it"
] |
Stoney Hollow Middle School is taking a field trip to the zoo. There are 109 fifth graders, 115 sixth graders, and 118 seventh graders. There are 4 teachers and 2 parents from each grade coming along to chaperone on the trip. There are 72 seats on each school bus. How many buses are needed for the field trip? | There are 109 fifth graders + 115 sixth graders + 118 seventh graders = <<109+115+118=342>>342 students going on the trip.
There are 4 teachers + 2 parents = <<4+2=6>>6 adults going on the field trip for each grade.
There are 3 grades going, so 3 grades x 6 adults/grade = <<3*6=18>>18 total adults going on the trip.
Th... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Stoney Hollow Middle School is taking a field trip to the zoo. There are 109 fifth graders, 115 sixth graders, and 118 seventh graders. There are 4 teachers and 2 parents from each grade coming along to chaperone on the trip. There are 72 seats on each school bus. How many buses are needed for the field trip? | There are 109 fifth graders + 115 sixth graders + 118 seventh graders = <<109+115+118=342>>342 students going on the trip.
There are 4 teachers + 2 parents = <<4+2=6>>6 adults going on the field trip for each grade.
There are 3 grades going, so 3 grades x 6 adults/grade = <<3*6=18>>18 total adults going on the trip.
Th... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Because the masses of subatomic particles are so small, a new unit, called what, was defined? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Because the masses of subatomic particles are so small, a new unit, called what, was defined? | atomic mass unit | science | null | null | null | nuclear mass unit | atomic volume unit | particle mass unit | atomic mass unit | Chadwick’s work resulted in a new understanding of the nucleus of the atom; it is comprised of both protons and neutrons. Because the masses of subatomic particles are so small, a new unit, called an atomic mass unit (amu), was defined. Protons and neutrons each have a mass of approximately one amu. The Table below des... | null | null | null |
James is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I have a friend. His name is James. He's an English boy. He is thirteen years old. He is tall. He has a round face, big eyes and a big nose. His mouth is wide, but his ears are small. His hair is short.
,.
Question:
James is _ .
Choices:
A. 12
B. 13
C. 14
D. 15 | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle974.txt | I have a friend. His name is James. He's an English boy. He is thirteen years old. He is tall. He has a round face, big eyes and a big nose. His mouth is wide, but his ears are small. His hair is short.
,. | [
"12",
"13",
"14",
"15"
] |
What is the most suitable title of the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Two young artists named Sue and Joanna shared a studio apartment in the Greenwich Village area of New York, trying to realize their dreams. In November pneumonia killed many people. Unluckily, Joanna fell ill, too. One morning, a doctor examined Joanna and then spoke with Sue in another room. "She has decided... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17870.txt | Two young artists named Sue and Joanna shared a studio apartment in the Greenwich Village area of New York, trying to realize their dreams. In November pneumonia killed many people. Unluckily, Joanna fell ill, too. One morning, a doctor examined Joanna and then spoke with Sue in another room. "She has decided that she... | [
"The Last Leaf",
"A Poor Painter's Dream",
"To Live or Not to Live",
"A Faithful Friend"
] |
Where can we most probably read this text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bullis School Visual and Performing Arts Program is designed to advance a student's ability through artistic expression. Students will choose their Majors and Minors and will commit to each of these courses for the academic year.
Courses are listed as follows:
* Majors: Band, Choir , Dance, Theater
* Mi... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10417.txt | Bullis School Visual and Performing Arts Program is designed to advance a student's ability through artistic expression. Students will choose their Majors and Minors and will commit to each of these courses for the academic year.
Courses are listed as follows:
* Majors: Band, Choir , Dance, Theater
* Minors: Pai... | [
"In a personal diary.",
"In a science report.",
"In an educational magazine.",
"In an art textbook."
] |
Jack wants to buy two pairs of pants and one bag. How much are they? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Welcome to Wen Feng's Clothes Shop! Big Sale !
Goods Colors Price (each)
Pants Black, white, brown Y=65
Coat Black Y= 95
Cap Blue, white Y= 15
T-shirt Red, green Y= 60
Shoes Black , white Y= 80
Bag Blue Y= 35
Question:
Jack wants to buy two pairs of pants and one bag. How much are th... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2631.txt | Welcome to Wen Feng's Clothes Shop! Big Sale !
Goods Colors Price (each)
Pants Black, white, brown Y=65
Coat Black Y= 95
Cap Blue, white Y= 15
T-shirt Red, green Y= 60
Shoes Black , white Y= 80
Bag Blue Y= 35 | [
"One hundred yuan .",
"One hundred and fifty yuan .",
"One hundred and sixty-five yuan .",
"One hundred and eighty yuan ."
] |
Why did the volunteers think he should work in the disaster area? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
That day was a very good day. The volunteers who visited an orphanage now became the best friends each other. The four persons were Li Hui, the reporter of Jing Newspaper, Zhao Qiang and Huang Jian, reporters of Chongqing Television Station, and me.
According to our experience of driving in the disaster area,... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3922.txt | That day was a very good day. The volunteers who visited an orphanage now became the best friends each other. The four persons were Li Hui, the reporter of Jing Newspaper, Zhao Qiang and Huang Jian, reporters of Chongqing Television Station, and me.
According to our experience of driving in the disaster area, it would... | [
"Because their leaders ordered that.",
"Because they wanted to repair the roads there.",
"Because their relative was there.",
"Because they wanted to show their love there."
] |
What are the rules for setting up a new school in Denmark? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In Denmark, parents are allowed to set up a new school if they are dissatisfied with the school in the area where they are living. Although these schools have to follow the national courses, they are allowed a lot of choice in deciding what to teach. Some of these new schools are called "small schools" because... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3375.txt | In Denmark, parents are allowed to set up a new school if they are dissatisfied with the school in the area where they are living. Although these schools have to follow the national courses, they are allowed a lot of choice in deciding what to teach. Some of these new schools are called "small schools" because usually ... | [
"Parents are allowed to set up their own school.",
"The school has to follow the national courses.",
"The school has to have at least 27 pupils.",
"All of the above."
] |
What's the purpose of this passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The airline lost your baggage. The hotel laundry ruined your favorite shirt. The taxi driver overcharged you. When you're abroad, sometimes things go wrong. Now you can do something about it! Use these tips when you want to express an effective complaint in English.
No matter how unfair the situation, it's be... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5746.txt | The airline lost your baggage. The hotel laundry ruined your favorite shirt. The taxi driver overcharged you. When you're abroad, sometimes things go wrong. Now you can do something about it! Use these tips when you want to express an effective complaint in English.
No matter how unfair the situation, it's best to phr... | [
"To give an introduction of life abroad.",
"To give suggestions on how to learn English.",
"To offer advice on giving complaints in English.",
"To offer guides to those who travel around the world."
] |
. Which of the following best describes "ant tribe"? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Every day Yang Hongwei takes the bus home from work, staring silently at the European-style villas , luxury cars and twinkling lights from the shopping center that he sees through the window.
Yang works for a software company in Zhongguancun. He dreams of such a life, away from poverty, and that hope has kept ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15722.txt | Every day Yang Hongwei takes the bus home from work, staring silently at the European-style villas , luxury cars and twinkling lights from the shopping center that he sees through the window.
Yang works for a software company in Zhongguancun. He dreams of such a life, away from poverty, and that hope has kept him in Be... | [
"It refers to the group of low-income graduates living in embarrassing conditions.",
"It refers to the people who work hard like ants but are paid little.",
"It refers to the sociologists and scholars researching into some social phenomena.",
"It refers to some well-educated people who can't survive in societ... |
Which question is NOT answered in the interview? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
*Ms Tan, you've referred to your new novel as your eighth book.
That's because it took me six or seven attempts at a second novel before I started and completed this one.
*Why do you think you had so many false starts?
I would say that my reasons were wrong. I was trying to prove that I wasn't just a mother-da... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3621.txt | *Ms Tan, you've referred to your new novel as your eighth book.
That's because it took me six or seven attempts at a second novel before I started and completed this one.
*Why do you think you had so many false starts?
I would say that my reasons were wrong. I was trying to prove that I wasn't just a mother-daughter st... | [
"How does she think of her mother' s language?",
"How many books does she plan to write?",
"When did she visit China?",
"How is generation gap created?"
] |
Why did the author lie to the man and refuse his help in the beginning? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I was in Houston a few weeks ago,and needed to be back home in Austin by midmorning the next day.Though I usually left in the evening,for some reason last time I had to choose to set off after midnight.
I was on my way back to Austin when I realized I left an important file,and knew I had to return to get it.I... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19851.txt | I was in Houston a few weeks ago,and needed to be back home in Austin by midmorning the next day.Though I usually left in the evening,for some reason last time I had to choose to set off after midnight.
I was on my way back to Austin when I realized I left an important file,and knew I had to return to get it.I took the... | [
"Because she thought the man was playing jokes.",
"Because she thought the man might be a bad man.",
"Because she thought the man wanted to get a lift.",
"Because she thought the man was a mad man."
] |
According to the passage, which of the following about Jesse Owens is true? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jesse Owens is recognized as a hero not just because he is fast. Some people might say that they know him for just that reason. However, there are lots of fast people who are not known. Jesse Owens is known because Chancellor Adolf Hitler did not shake the hand of Jesse Owens or even recognize his feat of winn... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15366.txt | Jesse Owens is recognized as a hero not just because he is fast. Some people might say that they know him for just that reason. However, there are lots of fast people who are not known. Jesse Owens is known because Chancellor Adolf Hitler did not shake the hand of Jesse Owens or even recognize his feat of winning four ... | [
"Hitler recognized his feat of winning four gold medals.",
"He was offered a scholarship for setting records for NCAA championships.",
"He could only eat in certain restaurants like many other African Americans.",
"It took him almost fifty years to walk away from the Olympics with four gold medals."
] |
What is created when the wave source moves faster than the wave propagation speed? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is created when the wave source moves faster than the wave propagation speed? | bow wake | science | null | null | null | superceding wake | loop wake | piece wake | bow wake | Sonic booms are one example of a broader phenomenon called bow wakes. A bow wake, such as the one in Figure 17.19, is created when the wave source moves faster than the wave propagation speed. Water waves spread out in circles from the point where created, and the bow wake is the familiar V-shaped wake trailing the sou... | null | null | null |
To learn about the problems the writers had, Mr Templat would _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. Templat was a teacher that I will never forget. I truly believe the teen years were the hardest time of my life. At that time, as a girl, I hated it when my parents asked me directly about my problems, making me more comfortable. I also remember many times when Mr. Templat would take me aside and talk to m... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19033.txt | Mr. Templat was a teacher that I will never forget. I truly believe the teen years were the hardest time of my life. At that time, as a girl, I hated it when my parents asked me directly about my problems, making me more comfortable. I also remember many times when Mr. Templat would take me aside and talk to me. He had... | [
"ask her about the problems directly",
"wait until she told him about them",
"ask her parents about the problems without letting her know",
"ask her about them without making her feel uncomfortable"
] |
Characterized by a short lifespan, what begin with production in the bone marrow under the influence of csfs and interleukins? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Characterized by a short lifespan, what begin with production in the bone marrow under the influence of csfs and interleukins? | leukocytes | science | null | null | null | erythrocytes | solutes | pathogens | leukocytes | Lifecycle of Leukocytes Most leukocytes have a relatively short lifespan, typically measured in hours or days. Production of all leukocytes begins in the bone marrow under the influence of CSFs and interleukins. Secondary production and maturation of lymphocytes occurs in specific regions of lymphatic tissue known as g... | null | null | null |
In recent years, computers have become _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The home computer industry has been growing rapidly in the United States in the last ten years. Computers used to be large, expensive machines that were very difficult to use. But scientists and technicians have been making them smaller and cheaper while at the same time they have been made easier to use. As a... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4468.txt | The home computer industry has been growing rapidly in the United States in the last ten years. Computers used to be large, expensive machines that were very difficult to use. But scientists and technicians have been making them smaller and cheaper while at the same time they have been made easier to use. As a result, ... | [
"more and more difficult to use",
"slower and slower",
"more and more expensive",
"smaller and smaller"
] |
Which of the following is True according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Abby,
I am a helpless mother, my son is 15 years old. I find out that the older he grows, the less we talk. I feel very worried and I really need help.
My first problem is about his hobbies, he seems to spend too much time on computer games. As soon as he gets home, he always turns on the computer, closes... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7632.txt | Dear Abby,
I am a helpless mother, my son is 15 years old. I find out that the older he grows, the less we talk. I feel very worried and I really need help.
My first problem is about his hobbies, he seems to spend too much time on computer games. As soon as he gets home, he always turns on the computer, closes the door... | [
"Her son is 14 years old.",
"Her son likes English and he is good at English.",
"Her son does not like to talk to his friends.",
"Her son does not like to play with the new technology."
] |
The "freshman 15" tells the fact that some freshmen _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You put a great deal of effort into reaching the college of your choice. It's time to get started. But what's next? Beginning college can be an exciting but awkward time. Follow these tips to adjust to your new life rapidly and make the most of your college experience.
* To save time and money, use the college... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5624.txt | You put a great deal of effort into reaching the college of your choice. It's time to get started. But what's next? Beginning college can be an exciting but awkward time. Follow these tips to adjust to your new life rapidly and make the most of your college experience.
* To save time and money, use the college's bus sy... | [
"attend limited activities on campus",
"have little regular physical exercise",
"focus less on their academic work",
"take relaxed attitudes to their diets"
] |
Who was the most successful in career among the March girls? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Marches were a happy family. Poverty, hard work, and even the fact that Father March was away with the Union armies could not down the spirits of Meg, Jo, Amy, and Marmee, as the March girls called their mother.
The March sisters tried to be good but had their share of faults. Pretty Meg was often displeas... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7584.txt | The Marches were a happy family. Poverty, hard work, and even the fact that Father March was away with the Union armies could not down the spirits of Meg, Jo, Amy, and Marmee, as the March girls called their mother.
The March sisters tried to be good but had their share of faults. Pretty Meg was often displeased with t... | [
"Jo",
"Beth",
"Amy",
"Meg"
] |
Some children want to be writers because they _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some children wish to be writers when they grow up. They mean that they want to write stories or books. They would be happy if many people read their stories or books some day. But I would like to tell these children that they will need to be good readers and read a lot before they become good writers. Nearly ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7532.txt | Some children wish to be writers when they grow up. They mean that they want to write stories or books. They would be happy if many people read their stories or books some day. But I would like to tell these children that they will need to be good readers and read a lot before they become good writers. Nearly all great... | [
"want to make money",
"want to practise their handwriting",
"like reading books",
"want people to read their books"
] |
In her diary on Thursday 15, June, 1944, Anne expressed her strong wish for _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you want to have a friend whom you could tell everything to, like your deepest feelings and thoughts? Or are you afraid that your friend would laugh at you, or just can't understand what you are going through?
Anne Frank chose the first kind. She lived in Amsterdam during World War II. Her family was Jewish... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11443.txt | Do you want to have a friend whom you could tell everything to, like your deepest feelings and thoughts? Or are you afraid that your friend would laugh at you, or just can't understand what you are going through?
Anne Frank chose the first kind. She lived in Amsterdam during World War II. Her family was Jewish so the... | [
"friendship",
"schooling",
"free life",
"free weather"
] |
Two companies A and B, are selling bottled milk. Company A sells a big bottle for $4 and Company B sells a big bottle for $3.5. Company A was able to sell 300 and company B 350 big bottles of milk. How much more money did one company make from the other? | Company A earned 300 * 4 = $<<300*4=1200>>1200 for big bottles of milk.
Company B earned 350 * 3.5 = $<<350*3.5=1225>>1225 for big bottles of milk.
Company B earned 1225 - 1200 = $<<1225-1200=25>>25 more than company A.
#### 25 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Two companies A and B, are selling bottled milk. Company A sells a big bottle for $4 and Company B sells a big bottle for $3.5. Company A was able to sell 300 and company B 350 big bottles of milk. How much more money did one company make from the other? | Company A earned 300 * 4 = $<<300*4=1200>>1200 for big bottles of milk.
Company B earned 350 * 3.5 = $<<350*3.5=1225>>1225 for big bottles of milk.
Company B earned 1225 - 1200 = $<<1225-1200=25>>25 more than company A.
#### 25 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Who do you think most probably makes the speech? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Good afternoon and welcome to England. We hope that your visit here will be pleasant. Today, I would like to draw your attention to a few of our laws.
The first one is about drinking. Now you may not buy alcohol in this country if you are under 18 years old, nor may your friends buy it for you.
Secondly, nois... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7127.txt | Good afternoon and welcome to England. We hope that your visit here will be pleasant. Today, I would like to draw your attention to a few of our laws.
The first one is about drinking. Now you may not buy alcohol in this country if you are under 18 years old, nor may your friends buy it for you.
Secondly, noise. Enjoy ... | [
"A teacher.",
"A person who makes laws.",
"A guide.",
"An English officer."
] |
What do British people call French Fries? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Recently,I came across an interesting article on the differences between British English and American English. I had a lot of fun reading it and thinking of as many differences as I could as an American.
Their cars have "bonnets ", while ourselves have "hoods". They park their cars in a "car park" while we lea... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8634.txt | Recently,I came across an interesting article on the differences between British English and American English. I had a lot of fun reading it and thinking of as many differences as I could as an American.
Their cars have "bonnets ", while ourselves have "hoods". They park their cars in a "car park" while we leave ours i... | [
"Chips.",
"Crisps.",
"Shoofly.",
"Mississippi Mud Pie."
] |
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