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If you wave your right hand, you can see your _ In the mirror. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Look into the mirror and what do you see? You see yourself. But when you move. you do everything backward in the mirror! If you wave your left hand, your right hand waves in the mirror. If you wink your right eye, your left eye, your left eye winks . Try to read a page in the mirror .The words will be backward... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1809.txt | Look into the mirror and what do you see? You see yourself. But when you move. you do everything backward in the mirror! If you wave your left hand, your right hand waves in the mirror. If you wink your right eye, your left eye, your left eye winks . Try to read a page in the mirror .The words will be backwards.
What i... | [
"left hand down",
"left hand wave",
"right hand wave",
"right hand up"
] |
Cats were introduced to British post offices to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you heard about Post Office Cats in Britain? They are mouse hunters. The post office has actually employed cats since 1868. They are not employed to sort or deliver mail, of course, but to protect the mail and keep the population of mice under control. They make sure your morning post arrives free from da... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5585.txt | Have you heard about Post Office Cats in Britain? They are mouse hunters. The post office has actually employed cats since 1868. They are not employed to sort or deliver mail, of course, but to protect the mail and keep the population of mice under control. They make sure your morning post arrives free from damages cau... | [
"help sort and deliver mails and papers",
"guard the building against thieves",
"keep mails and papers undamaged",
"search for certain dangers in mails"
] |
What does the author think of the Sapporo Snow Festival? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Sapporo Snow Festival (Sapporo Yuki-matsuri) is a festival being held every year in Sapporo, Japan for over seven days in February. Presently, Odori Park, Susukino, and Tsudome are the main places of the festival. The 2013 Yuki-matsuri dates are February 5 to 11.
The festival is one of Japan's largest... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23988.txt | The Sapporo Snow Festival (Sapporo Yuki-matsuri) is a festival being held every year in Sapporo, Japan for over seven days in February. Presently, Odori Park, Susukino, and Tsudome are the main places of the festival. The 2013 Yuki-matsuri dates are February 5 to 11.
The festival is one of Japan's largest and most... | [
"Visitors can see the hundreds of statues and ice sculptures.",
"Japan can promote international relations through the festival.",
"Musicians have a chance for giving musical performances. ks5u",
"People can enjoy a variety of local foods from Hokkaido."
] |
An educational program is best watched by a child _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Daniel Anderson, a famous psychologist, believes it's important to distinguish television's influences on children from those of the family. We tend to blame TV, he says, for problems it doesn't really cause, overlooking our own roles in shaping children's minds.
One traditional belief about television is that... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10240.txt | Daniel Anderson, a famous psychologist, believes it's important to distinguish television's influences on children from those of the family. We tend to blame TV, he says, for problems it doesn't really cause, overlooking our own roles in shaping children's minds.
One traditional belief about television is that it reduc... | [
"on his own",
"with other kids",
"with his parents",
"with his teachers"
] |
She sold twice as many boxes on Tuesday as she did on Wednesday, and she sold twice as many boxes on Wednesday as she did on Thursday. If Kim sold 1200 boxes of cupcakes on Thursday, how many boxes did she sell on Tuesday? | Kim sold 1200*2 = <<1200*2=2400>>2400 boxes of cupcakes on Wednesday.
Kim sold 2400*2 = <<2400*2=4800>>4800 boxes of cupcakes on Tuesday.
#### 4800 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | She sold twice as many boxes on Tuesday as she did on Wednesday, and she sold twice as many boxes on Wednesday as she did on Thursday. If Kim sold 1200 boxes of cupcakes on Thursday, how many boxes did she sell on Tuesday? | Kim sold 1200*2 = <<1200*2=2400>>2400 boxes of cupcakes on Wednesday.
Kim sold 2400*2 = <<2400*2=4800>>4800 boxes of cupcakes on Tuesday.
#### 4800 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What would be the best title for the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most Chinese people these days know what it is like to have an "English teacher", since almost all pupils study English from their third year. Usually that first English teacher will be a young and lovely lady in primary school. But my first English teacher is _ . Looking back, I can see that, when I was only ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2997.txt | Most Chinese people these days know what it is like to have an "English teacher", since almost all pupils study English from their third year. Usually that first English teacher will be a young and lovely lady in primary school. But my first English teacher is _ . Looking back, I can see that, when I was only a little ... | [
"How I learned English at school",
"My father---my first and lifelong English teacher",
"The relationship between my father and me",
"I've made progress in English learning"
] |
According to the writer, which is the most important? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It does not have to be January 1st to give yourself a chance to make the most out of your day -- and your life. Every day is a new day and a fresh start to learn, grow, develop your strengths, heal yourself from past regrets or hurts, and move forward older and wiser. Every day gives you a chance to reinvent y... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16363.txt | It does not have to be January 1st to give yourself a chance to make the most out of your day -- and your life. Every day is a new day and a fresh start to learn, grow, develop your strengths, heal yourself from past regrets or hurts, and move forward older and wiser. Every day gives you a chance to reinvent yourself, ... | [
"changeable",
"positive",
"forgettable",
"active"
] |
What can be inferred about the music of ancient Greece and Rome? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The French word renaissance means rebirth. It was first used in 1855 by the historian Jules Michelet in his History of France,then adopted by historians of culture,by art historians,and eventually by music historians,all of whom applied it to European culture during the 150 years spanning 1450-1600.The concept... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3118.txt | The French word renaissance means rebirth. It was first used in 1855 by the historian Jules Michelet in his History of France,then adopted by historians of culture,by art historians,and eventually by music historians,all of whom applied it to European culture during the 150 years spanning 1450-1600.The concept of rebir... | [
"Its effect on listeners was described in a number of classical texts.",
"It was played on instruments that are familiar to modern audiences.",
"It expressed more different ideals than classical sculpture,painting and poetry.",
"It had the same effect on Renaissance audiences as it had when originally perform... |
In the tropics there are _ seasons. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are four seasons in a year in China. February, March, and April make the spring season. .May, June and July make the summer season. August, September and October make the autumn season.. November, December and January make the winter season..
Near the North Pole there are only two seasons. They are winte... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2700.txt | There are four seasons in a year in China. February, March, and April make the spring season. .May, June and July make the summer season. August, September and October make the autumn season.. November, December and January make the winter season..
Near the North Pole there are only two seasons. They are winter and sum... | [
"two",
"four",
"three",
"one"
] |
What is the best title for the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Today just as technology changed the face of industry, farmers have undergone an "agricultural revolution". On the farm of today, machines provide all the power.
One of the most important benefits will be the farm computer. A few forward-looking farmers are already using computers to help them run their farms ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high666.txt | Today just as technology changed the face of industry, farmers have undergone an "agricultural revolution". On the farm of today, machines provide all the power.
One of the most important benefits will be the farm computer. A few forward-looking farmers are already using computers to help them run their farms more effi... | [
"Computer--Farmers' Best Friend",
"Farmers in the Future",
"Robots in the future",
"Revolution on the farm"
] |
There are _ buildings in our school. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Today is our Open Day. Our parents come and see our school on this day. Our school is very big and beautiful.There are five buildings in our school. Look! The office building is on your right. Our teachers work in it. Behind the building, there are two classroom buildings and a school library. In the library t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4553.txt | Today is our Open Day. Our parents come and see our school on this day. Our school is very big and beautiful.There are five buildings in our school. Look! The office building is on your right. Our teachers work in it. Behind the building, there are two classroom buildings and a school library. In the library there are ... | [
"3",
"4",
"5",
"6"
] |
Which of the following is true about Mandarin according to the text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If the world were a village of 1,000 people, it would include:
* 584 Asians
* 124 Africans
* 95 Eastern and Western Europeans
* 84 Latin Americans
* 55 former Soviets (including Lithuanians, Latvians, Estonians, and other national groups)
* 52 North Americans
* 6 Australians and New Zealanders
The people of th... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high841.txt | If the world were a village of 1,000 people, it would include:
* 584 Asians
* 124 Africans
* 95 Eastern and Western Europeans
* 84 Latin Americans
* 55 former Soviets (including Lithuanians, Latvians, Estonians, and other national groups)
* 52 North Americans
* 6 Australians and New Zealanders
The people of the village... | [
"Nearly one-third of Asian people speak Mandarin in the village.",
"About 8.25 per cent of the people speak Mandarin in the village.",
"About 16. 5 per cent of the people speak Mandarin in the village.",
"Nearly all the Mandarin-speaking people are from Asia in the village."
] |
Which is the best title for the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Scientists are trying to make the deserts into good land again. They want to bring water to the deserts, so people can live and grow food. They are learning a lot about the deserts. But more and more of the earth is becoming deserts all the time. Scientists may not be able to change the deserts. Scientists... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2290.txt | Scientists are trying to make the deserts into good land again. They want to bring water to the deserts, so people can live and grow food. They are learning a lot about the deserts. But more and more of the earth is becoming deserts all the time. Scientists may not be able to change the deserts. Scientists think th... | [
"The Desert Problem",
"People Make Deserts",
"Green Plants and Grass",
"The Deserts, the Tree and the Water"
] |
What kind of work is advertised? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Global Architecture Business Development Director
The person filling this position will develop the company's development plan and supervise the expansion of the business.Candidates should be able to have a background in successful business planning.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible for managing external contracts... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18643.txt | Global Architecture Business Development Director
The person filling this position will develop the company's development plan and supervise the expansion of the business.Candidates should be able to have a background in successful business planning.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible for managing external contracts and rela... | [
"Human resources.",
"Architecture.",
"Management.",
"Marketing."
] |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Pit-a-pat. Pit-a-pat. It's raining. "I want to go outside and play, Mum," Robbie says, "When can the rain stop?" His mum doesn't know what to say. She hopes the rain can stop, too. "You can watch TV with me," she says. "No, I just want to go outside." "1Put on your raincoat." "Does it stop raining?" "No, but y... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle10.txt | Pit-a-pat. Pit-a-pat. It's raining. "I want to go outside and play, Mum," Robbie says, "When can the rain stop?" His mum doesn't know what to say. She hopes the rain can stop, too. "You can watch TV with me," she says. "No, I just want to go outside." "1Put on your raincoat." "Does it stop raining?" "No, but you can go... | [
"The raincoat can stop the rain.",
"The color of Robbie's raincoat is red.",
"Robbie first watches with his Mum",
"Robbie's mum doesn't wear a raincoat in the rain."
] |
What is the text mainly about? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Antidepressant drugs such as Prozac were viewed in the early 1900's as wonder pills that would remove depressive blues for good. But in the past five years, growing scientific evidence has shown these drugs work for only a minority of people. And now a research journal says that these antidepressants can make ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4409.txt | Antidepressant drugs such as Prozac were viewed in the early 1900's as wonder pills that would remove depressive blues for good. But in the past five years, growing scientific evidence has shown these drugs work for only a minority of people. And now a research journal says that these antidepressants can make many pati... | [
"The aim of drug companies",
"The function of SSRIs",
"The side-effects of antidepressants",
"The cause of depression"
] |
By touching things, _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"If you want to see a thing well, reach out and touch it!" That may seem a strange thing to say. But touching things can help you to see them better. Your eyes can tell you that a glass ball is round. But by holding it in your hands, you can feel how smooth and cool the ball is. You can feel how heavy the gla... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2893.txt | "If you want to see a thing well, reach out and touch it!" That may seem a strange thing to say. But touching things can help you to see them better. Your eyes can tell you that a glass ball is round. But by holding it in your hands, you can feel how smooth and cool the ball is. You can feel how heavy the glass is. Wh... | [
"you will have a strange feeling",
"you will learn how to reach out your hand",
"you can tell the difference of the things",
"you can tell what colors they are"
] |
Which of the following is the best title of the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
According to body language expert Robert Phipps,the way people sleep at night actually determines a lot about the type of personality they have.Phipps has identified four sleeping positions that affect personality.
Phipps found that worriers,those who stress the most,tend to sleep in the fetal position.He foun... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6166.txt | According to body language expert Robert Phipps,the way people sleep at night actually determines a lot about the type of personality they have.Phipps has identified four sleeping positions that affect personality.
Phipps found that worriers,those who stress the most,tend to sleep in the fetal position.He found that th... | [
"A Good Night's Sleep Sets You Up for the Following Day",
"Your Personality Depends a Lot on How You Sleep at Night",
"How You Sleep at Night Affects What You Do the Next Day",
"Which Sleeping Position Helps You Sleep Comfortably"
] |
We can conclude that a teenager should _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The researchers used a national long-term survey of adolescent health to investigate the relationship between media use and depression. They based their findings on more than four thousand adolescents who were not depressed when the survey began in 2000.
As part of the survey, the young people were asked... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23961.txt | The researchers used a national long-term survey of adolescent health to investigate the relationship between media use and depression. They based their findings on more than four thousand adolescents who were not depressed when the survey began in 2000.
As part of the survey, the young people were asked how many... | [
"play more video games instead of watching TV",
"be active in taking part in outdoor activities",
"be more active in watching educational TV programmers",
"attend religious services and care for politics"
] |
Faith went to a baking shop and bought flour that cost $5 and a cake stand that costs $28. She then gave the cashier two $20 bills and $3 in loose coins. How much change will she receive? | Faith must pay $28 + $5 = $<<28+5=33>>33 for the flour and cake stand.
Her two $20 bills amount to $20 x 2 = $<<20*2=40>>40.
So, she gave the cashier a total of $40 + $3 = $<<40+3=43>>43.
Hence, her change is $43 - $33 = $<<43-33=10>>10.
#### 10 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Faith went to a baking shop and bought flour that cost $5 and a cake stand that costs $28. She then gave the cashier two $20 bills and $3 in loose coins. How much change will she receive? | Faith must pay $28 + $5 = $<<28+5=33>>33 for the flour and cake stand.
Her two $20 bills amount to $20 x 2 = $<<20*2=40>>40.
So, she gave the cashier a total of $40 + $3 = $<<40+3=43>>43.
Hence, her change is $43 - $33 = $<<43-33=10>>10.
#### 10 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What was Stonehenge according to the text? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The people who built Stonehenge in southern England thousands of years ago had wild parties, eating barbecued pigs and breaking pottery. This is according to recent work by archaeologists--history experts who investigate how human beings lived in the past.
Archaeologists digging near Stonehenge last year dis... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10476.txt | The people who built Stonehenge in southern England thousands of years ago had wild parties, eating barbecued pigs and breaking pottery. This is according to recent work by archaeologists--history experts who investigate how human beings lived in the past.
Archaeologists digging near Stonehenge last year discovered t... | [
"A village where hundred of people once lived.",
"A place that regularly hosted large parties.",
"A church where local villagers would get married.",
"A site where dead people were placed or remembered."
] |
What does the passage mainly talk about? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
More than 12 300 people were killed and tens of thousands left homeless after a powerful undersea earthquake unleashed giant _ waves that crashed into the coasts of south and southeast Asia.
The 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck off the Indonesian island of Sumatra early on Sunday was the biggest in 40 year... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7826.txt | More than 12 300 people were killed and tens of thousands left homeless after a powerful undersea earthquake unleashed giant _ waves that crashed into the coasts of south and southeast Asia.
The 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck off the Indonesian island of Sumatra early on Sunday was the biggest in 40 years.It trig... | [
"Asian tsunami kills many people,and many more become homeless.",
"An earthquake happens.",
"The tsunami was so powerful that it smashed boats and people.",
"It was the biggest earthquake in 40 years."
] |
_ plays a leading role in replacing the use of animals in testing. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Scientists Alan M.Goldberg and Thomas Hartung describe recent advances in replacing the use of animals in toxicology testing.Improvements in cell and tissue culture technologies,for example,allow a growing number of tests to be performed on human cells alone.Computer models are becoming increasingly complex an... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4515.txt | Scientists Alan M.Goldberg and Thomas Hartung describe recent advances in replacing the use of animals in toxicology testing.Improvements in cell and tissue culture technologies,for example,allow a growing number of tests to be performed on human cells alone.Computer models are becoming increasingly complex and many co... | [
"Huntingdon Life Sciences",
"Improvement in technologies",
"Animal-fights militants",
"Scientists Alan and Thomas"
] |
This advertisement is aimed at _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
4-Day Classic Beijing Tour
The 4-day classic Beijing tour is designed for tourists who come to visit China for the first time. It covers the most popular and typical places in Beijing, fully displaying the scenery, culture, history, local lifestyles and features, food and drinks, business, etc. for you.
Day 1:... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13346.txt | 4-Day Classic Beijing Tour
The 4-day classic Beijing tour is designed for tourists who come to visit China for the first time. It covers the most popular and typical places in Beijing, fully displaying the scenery, culture, history, local lifestyles and features, food and drinks, business, etc. for you.
Day 1:Arrival i... | [
"experts who study history and cities",
"foreigners who are new to China",
"kids who were born in other cities",
"people who are interested in touring"
] |
What do we know about the study called Midlife? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you don't have a college degree, you're at greater risk of developing memory problems or even Alzheimer's . Education plays a key role in lifelong memory performance and risk for mental disorder, and it's well documented that those with a college degree possess a cognitive advantage over those less educat... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20159.txt | If you don't have a college degree, you're at greater risk of developing memory problems or even Alzheimer's . Education plays a key role in lifelong memory performance and risk for mental disorder, and it's well documented that those with a college degree possess a cognitive advantage over those less educated in mid... | [
"Participants each were given a battery to test their memory.",
"The average age of the participants are 56 years old.",
"Participants had to perform in one of the two cognitive areas.",
"One in four of the participants had a 4-year college degree."
] |
What molecule can be used by the body to synthesize cholesterol ? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What molecule can be used by the body to synthesize cholesterol ? | acetyl coa | science | null | null | null | chloride coa | ethylene coa | hydroxide coa | acetyl coa | Because of the link between high levels of cholesterol and heart disease, it is commonly seen by the general public as a “bad” molecule. However, cholesterol plays a vital role in the body, as both a structural component of cell membranes and a metabolic precursor to various steroid hormones. Only about 30% of the chol... | null | null | null |
What may account for the destruction of some archaeological treasures like Tutankhamun's tomb? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
C What historical site impresses you most? I've always been fascinated by the pyramids in Egypt.A few years ago I braved a long queue and climbed through a narrow passage to reach the main chamber deep inside one of them.Like millions of other tourists, I marveled at stone-walled rooms full of the magic o... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13010.txt | C What historical site impresses you most? I've always been fascinated by the pyramids in Egypt.A few years ago I braved a long queue and climbed through a narrow passage to reach the main chamber deep inside one of them.Like millions of other tourists, I marveled at stone-walled rooms full of the magic of this an... | [
"Climate change.",
"Copies.",
"Popularity.",
"Thieves."
] |
If you want to buy a computer with the special offer from this company, you can do it _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Surfers' Paradise, the largest computer chain in Hong Kong and its neighbouring area, is offering a special package for school students for the month of July only!
Enjoy:
l Free internet connection package
l Free basic computer training from our computer school
l Free computer periphera... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16732.txt | Surfers' Paradise, the largest computer chain in Hong Kong and its neighbouring area, is offering a special package for school students for the month of July only!
Enjoy:
l Free internet connection package
l Free basic computer training from our computer school
l Free computer peripherals worth... | [
"in Guangzhouat any time you like",
"in Hong Kong at any working hour in July",
"on a weekend in any of the places listed",
"whenever and wherever you feel like"
] |
What did Steve Jobs do when he knew he was dying, according to this passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Despite knowing he was dying, Steve Jobs, former CEO of Apple, worked for more than a year to make plans for four years of new products that he believed would maintain the company's future.
It was also revealed that Jobs fought hard to get plans approved for a spaceship-style company headquarters in Califor... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24191.txt | Despite knowing he was dying, Steve Jobs, former CEO of Apple, worked for more than a year to make plans for four years of new products that he believed would maintain the company's future.
It was also revealed that Jobs fought hard to get plans approved for a spaceship-style company headquarters in California. It w... | [
"Enjoy life with his family.",
"Contact his friends and colleagues.",
"Be interviewed by the media.",
"Make plans for his company"
] |
What can we know about Diana Vickers from the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A trip to the library can change your life.That is the idea of the Get It Loud in Libraries project,which challenges the habit of speaking in a low voice.The sweet tones of singer Diana Vickers rang out recently,surrounded by books as well as fans,at Lancaster Library.Plan B,Adele,Florence and the Machine,Spee... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1181.txt | A trip to the library can change your life.That is the idea of the Get It Loud in Libraries project,which challenges the habit of speaking in a low voice.The sweet tones of singer Diana Vickers rang out recently,surrounded by books as well as fans,at Lancaster Library.Plan B,Adele,Florence and the Machine,Speech Debell... | [
"She once worked at a library.",
"She doesn't like being close to her fans.",
"She liked reading in her childhood.",
"She complains about the noisy environment."
] |
The taxi driver did not get the money because he _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Twenty years ago, I drove a taxi for a living. One night I went to pick up a passenger at 2:30 AM. When I arrived there, I walked to the door and knocked, "Just a minute," answered a weak, elderly voice.
After a long pause, the door opened. A small woman in her eighties stood before me. By her side was a small... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3542.txt | Twenty years ago, I drove a taxi for a living. One night I went to pick up a passenger at 2:30 AM. When I arrived there, I walked to the door and knocked, "Just a minute," answered a weak, elderly voice.
After a long pause, the door opened. A small woman in her eighties stood before me. By her side was a small suitcase... | [
"wanted to give her a hand",
"shut off the meter by mistake",
"had received her payment already",
"was in a hurry to take other passengers"
] |
Which of the following doesn't belong to the benefits of being a club member? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever thought of joining a book club and buying new books through the post? Here at the International Book Club, we already have many members buying books from us by mail.
Immediate benefits:
*As a special offer, you may choose any reduced-price books from our new members' book list, to the value of $6... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8969.txt | Have you ever thought of joining a book club and buying new books through the post? Here at the International Book Club, we already have many members buying books from us by mail.
Immediate benefits:
*As a special offer, you may choose any reduced-price books from our new members' book list, to the value of $6 in total... | [
"Order a free watch.",
"Get a gift for nothing.",
"Get four books for free in the first year",
"Order a DVD at a low price."
] |
The writer advises us to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is that time of year again. _ There is so much to do to get ready for the party. Planning a child's birthday party is necessary. It can be fun, exciting and sometimes busy. When planning a child's birthday party, there are many important details( ) to remember:
First, you should decide on a theme. It is ver... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle468.txt | It is that time of year again. _ There is so much to do to get ready for the party. Planning a child's birthday party is necessary. It can be fun, exciting and sometimes busy. When planning a child's birthday party, there are many important details( ) to remember:
First, you should decide on a theme. It is very importa... | [
"make a guest list for the party",
"invite very important people",
"have the party in the evening",
"invite as many guests as we can"
] |
Which of the following is True of both convection ovens and conventional ovens? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Convection vs. Conventional Ovens
If you are in the market for a new oven and you've already begun shopping for one, you've probably noticed that there are a few different types. Two of the most popular oven types are conventional and convection. The difference in these two types of ovens is the way in which ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18206.txt | Convection vs. Conventional Ovens
If you are in the market for a new oven and you've already begun shopping for one, you've probably noticed that there are a few different types. Two of the most popular oven types are conventional and convection. The difference in these two types of ovens is the way in which the heat ... | [
"Items cooked on the bottom of an oven will not cook properly.",
"Food will be cooked evenly.",
"It uses either gas or electricity to provide heat.",
"It is not easy to use for people who aren't familiar with cooking."
] |
Because of the nature of his jokes when he was a child, Mark Twain would _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As a boy, Mark Twain caused much trouble for his parents. He used to play practical jokes on all his friends and neighbors. The nature of his jokes often led to violence . He hated to go to school and he constantly ran away from home. He always went in the direction of the nearby Mississippi. He liked to sit ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3185.txt | As a boy, Mark Twain caused much trouble for his parents. He used to play practical jokes on all his friends and neighbors. The nature of his jokes often led to violence . He hated to go to school and he constantly ran away from home. He always went in the direction of the nearby Mississippi. He liked to sit on the ba... | [
"ran away form school",
"cause his parents to quarrel with others",
"get into trouble with his friends and neighbors",
"like to sit on the bank of the Mississippi River"
] |
They went to the market to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bruce and Bruno looked worried those days. Their father went to a town far away. Before leaving, he said he would write to them as soon as he found a job there. But two months passed, they did not hear from him. Now they had nothing except the old house and they had no money to buy any food. They thought for a... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1879.txt | Bruce and Bruno looked worried those days. Their father went to a town far away. Before leaving, he said he would write to them as soon as he found a job there. But two months passed, they did not hear from him. Now they had nothing except the old house and they had no money to buy any food. They thought for a long tim... | [
"look for their father.",
"buy the tickets.",
"buy something to eat.",
"sell the old house."
] |
Mrs. Smith _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr and Mrs Smith had always spent their summer holidays in New Jersey in the past, staying in a small inn at the foot of a hill. One year, however, Mr. Smith made a lot of money in his business, so they decided to go to London and stay at a really good hotel while they went touring around that famous city.
Th... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15917.txt | Mr and Mrs Smith had always spent their summer holidays in New Jersey in the past, staying in a small inn at the foot of a hill. One year, however, Mr. Smith made a lot of money in his business, so they decided to go to London and stay at a really good hotel while they went touring around that famous city.
They flew t... | [
"thought she would have plenty of time to see the sights",
"was afraid they would have no time to tour around London",
"thought the hotel was not as good as the small inn",
"thought the hotel was much better than the small inn for its good meals"
] |
What do we know about Noel? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A mansion may symbolize the American dream. But the fact is, for most immigrants, the closest one they ever get to is the neighboring bushes.
Such is the case with 63-year-old Catalino Tabia, Calif. He's a gardener with a 6'h grade education. He came to America to make his dreams come true, but ended up f... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17575.txt | A mansion may symbolize the American dream. But the fact is, for most immigrants, the closest one they ever get to is the neighboring bushes.
Such is the case with 63-year-old Catalino Tabia, Calif. He's a gardener with a 6'h grade education. He came to America to make his dreams come true, but ended up fulfilling... | [
"He did a part-time job to support his own education.",
"He never thought of giving in.",
"He dreamed to be the first in his family to receive education.",
"He will invite gardeners to attend his graduation ceremony."
] |
By saying "Make that your legacy", the author means " _ ". | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I was driving down the road the other day, listening to sweet music coming out of my car radio. My heart felt peaceful, my mind was clear, and my soul was full of love. Even with all its problem: life seemed good. Then the music stopped and the news came on. There was talk of another famous millionaire in drug... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19069.txt | I was driving down the road the other day, listening to sweet music coming out of my car radio. My heart felt peaceful, my mind was clear, and my soul was full of love. Even with all its problem: life seemed good. Then the music stopped and the news came on. There was talk of another famous millionaire in drug rehab ... | [
"Give your fortune to your coming generations",
"Treat your fortune as very valuable things",
"Pass your joy on to your coming generations",
"Have joy and spread joy to people around you"
] |
Hazel's claim that "driving to work is more risky" than exploring volcanoes shows that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Studying volcanoes is a demanding profession. Hazel Rymer frequently has to struggle through rainforests, climb to the top of mountains, then climb 200 metres into the crater of active volcanoes. But the 38-year-old volcanologist does her best to make it sound less alarming than it is. "Driving to work is more... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high774.txt | Studying volcanoes is a demanding profession. Hazel Rymer frequently has to struggle through rainforests, climb to the top of mountains, then climb 200 metres into the crater of active volcanoes. But the 38-year-old volcanologist does her best to make it sound less alarming than it is. "Driving to work is more risky," ... | [
"people have exaggerated the dangers of volcanoes in the past",
"Hazel does not really understand the dangerous situations she puts herself in.",
"there are many bad drivers in the place where Hazel lives",
"Hazel is being modest and understating the dangers she faces"
] |
We can infer from the text that Anne _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Kitty,
Daddy, Mummy and Margot can't get used to the sound of the Westertoren clock, which tells us the time every quarter of an hour. I can. I loved it from the start, and especially in the night it's a faithful friend. I expect you will be interested to "disappear". Well,all I can say is that I don't kn... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22715.txt | Dear Kitty,
Daddy, Mummy and Margot can't get used to the sound of the Westertoren clock, which tells us the time every quarter of an hour. I can. I loved it from the start, and especially in the night it's a faithful friend. I expect you will be interested to "disappear". Well,all I can say is that I don't know myself... | [
"was too frightened to stay in the room",
"seemed amused when writing the diary.",
"stayed positive though in such a bad condition",
"complained about the things forcing her into hiding."
] |
What is the main idea of the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
BEIJING--Just as the Chinese people joyfully await the traditional Spring Festival, President Hu Jintao returned here Saturday after successfully concluding a four-day state visit to the United States,which opens a new chapter in cooperative partnership between China and the United States.
During his visit,Pre... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20037.txt | BEIJING--Just as the Chinese people joyfully await the traditional Spring Festival, President Hu Jintao returned here Saturday after successfully concluding a four-day state visit to the United States,which opens a new chapter in cooperative partnership between China and the United States.
During his visit,President Hu... | [
"Hu' s visit opens a new chapter in China-US ties.",
"The relation between China and the US.",
"The relation between China and the other countries.",
"The principle China honors in the common development with other partners."
] |
In the 16th and 17th centuries the artists thought _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Watercolour is the oldest paints known. It dates back to the early cave men who discovered they could add lifelike qualities to drawings of animals and other figures on the walls of caves by mixing the natural colours found in the earth with water.
Fresco , one of the greatest of all art forms, is done with w... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11732.txt | Watercolour is the oldest paints known. It dates back to the early cave men who discovered they could add lifelike qualities to drawings of animals and other figures on the walls of caves by mixing the natural colours found in the earth with water.
Fresco , one of the greatest of all art forms, is done with watercolou... | [
"watercolour was softer, and thus better",
"oil painting lasted longer, and was better",
"watercolour wasn't fit for finished works",
"watercolour was too hard to use in any works"
] |
When is Parents' Night? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Grade 9
Welcomes You to Parents'Night!
Welcome to Parents' Night at Johnson School On Tuesday night. We will share some of our work with you.
Please spend some time looking around our classroom. Here are some of the things you will find:
A class book, the Bare Facts about Bears, that we just published. Each st... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2862.txt | Grade 9
Welcomes You to Parents'Night!
Welcome to Parents' Night at Johnson School On Tuesday night. We will share some of our work with you.
Please spend some time looking around our classroom. Here are some of the things you will find:
A class book, the Bare Facts about Bears, that we just published. Each student wro... | [
"On Tuesday",
"On Friday",
"On Thursday",
"On Monday"
] |
In this passage, "go off" means _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some people remember the things by writing notes to themselves. Then they leave the notes in obvious places, such as on the table or on the floor in the middle of the living room. I don't think I like to write notes to myself. Most of the time I lose them or forget to look at them until it's too late. I prefe... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle23.txt | Some people remember the things by writing notes to themselves. Then they leave the notes in obvious places, such as on the table or on the floor in the middle of the living room. I don't think I like to write notes to myself. Most of the time I lose them or forget to look at them until it's too late. I prefer to use ... | [
"start off",
"get off",
"go away",
"make a sudden noise"
] |
What is the best title for the text? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What were you doing before you started reading this? Were you fully focused on another article? Or eating breakfast? Organizing your day? Or were you staring out of the window, feeling restless and bored?
It is likely to have been the latter. Brief moments of boredom are universal, and are frequently what driv... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14370.txt | What were you doing before you started reading this? Were you fully focused on another article? Or eating breakfast? Organizing your day? Or were you staring out of the window, feeling restless and bored?
It is likely to have been the latter. Brief moments of boredom are universal, and are frequently what drives us to ... | [
"Why am I so bored?",
"Is boredom bad for you?",
"Can I have your attention?",
"How can I get rid of boredom?"
] |
We can infer from this passage that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Everybody hates it, but everybody does it . A recent report said that 40% of Americans hate tipping .
In America alone , tipping is a $16 billion-a-year industry .Consumers acting politely ought not to pay more than they have to for a given service . Tips should not exist . So why do they ? The common opinion... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21332.txt | Everybody hates it, but everybody does it . A recent report said that 40% of Americans hate tipping .
In America alone , tipping is a $16 billion-a-year industry .Consumers acting politely ought not to pay more than they have to for a given service . Tips should not exist . So why do they ? The common opinion in the p... | [
"tipping is no longer a good way to satisfy some customers themselves",
"tipping has something to do with people's character",
"tipping in America can make service better now",
"tipping is especially popular in New York"
] |
What is the difference of the new licenses compared to those given to citizens'? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People in the western state of California who are in the United States illegally can now request a driver's license. The law went into effect on January l. California is not the first American state with such a law, but it has the largest number of illegal immigrants. More than a million people began to reque... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9912.txt | People in the western state of California who are in the United States illegally can now request a driver's license. The law went into effect on January l. California is not the first American state with such a law, but it has the largest number of illegal immigrants. More than a million people began to request licens... | [
"The words \"Federal Limits Apply\" will abuse illegal immigrants",
"They can't be used to travel on an airplane or enter a federal building.",
"They can be used to act against the police and other people.",
"With the words \"Federal Limits Apply\", immigrants can enjoy special rights."
] |
What would happen first without plants? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nearly all our food comes from the soil. Some of us eat meat, of course, but animals live on plants. If there were no plants, we would have no animals and no meat. So the soil is very necessary for life. The top of the ground is usually covered with grass or other plants. There may be dead leaves and dead plan... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2991.txt | Nearly all our food comes from the soil. Some of us eat meat, of course, but animals live on plants. If there were no plants, we would have no animals and no meat. So the soil is very necessary for life. The top of the ground is usually covered with grass or other plants. There may be dead leaves and dead plants on the... | [
"People would have more crops.",
"Animals would die.",
"There would be more food.",
"There would be less soil."
] |
They wanted to move to a new place because they thought _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When we arrived at Prinsengracht, we went quickly upstairs and into the hiding place. We closed the door behind us and we were alone. Margot had come faster on her bicycle and was already waiting for us. All the rooms were full boxes. They lay on the floor and the beds. The little room was filled with bedcloth... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22084.txt | When we arrived at Prinsengracht, we went quickly upstairs and into the hiding place. We closed the door behind us and we were alone. Margot had come faster on her bicycle and was already waiting for us. All the rooms were full boxes. They lay on the floor and the beds. The little room was filled with bedclothes. We ha... | [
"this place was a comfortable place",
"this place was a safe place",
"they liked to move a new place",
"they were invited to that place"
] |
There are 6 boxes of crayons that hold 8 orange crayons. There are 7 boxes of crayons that have 5 blue crayons. There is 1 box of 11 red crayons. How many crayons are there in total? | 6 * 8 = <<6*8=48>>48 orange crayons
7 * 5 = <<7*5=35>>35 blue crayons
11 red crayons
48 + 35 + 11 = <<48+35+11=94>>94
There are a total of 94 crayons.
#### 94 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | There are 6 boxes of crayons that hold 8 orange crayons. There are 7 boxes of crayons that have 5 blue crayons. There is 1 box of 11 red crayons. How many crayons are there in total? | 6 * 8 = <<6*8=48>>48 orange crayons
7 * 5 = <<7*5=35>>35 blue crayons
11 red crayons
48 + 35 + 11 = <<48+35+11=94>>94
There are a total of 94 crayons.
#### 94 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What can trees do according to the passage ? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are some places in the world where great cities once stood. There were trees, gardens and grass. But now these cities have gone and the places are like deserts. Scientists began to study this land to find out what happened. Many of them believed the land died when the trees were cut down.
Trees help othe... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1133.txt | There are some places in the world where great cities once stood. There were trees, gardens and grass. But now these cities have gone and the places are like deserts. Scientists began to study this land to find out what happened. Many of them believed the land died when the trees were cut down.
Trees help other plants ... | [
"Trees can keep other plants green",
"Trees can help other plants grow .",
"Trees can help the land grow .",
"Trees can keep other plants in place ."
] |
What is the author's main concern? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some pessimistic experts feel that the automobile is bound to fall into disuse. They see a day in the not-too-distant future when all autos will be abandoned and allowed to rust. Other authorities, however, think the auto is here to stay. They hold that the car will remain a leading means of urban travel in th... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22092.txt | Some pessimistic experts feel that the automobile is bound to fall into disuse. They see a day in the not-too-distant future when all autos will be abandoned and allowed to rust. Other authorities, however, think the auto is here to stay. They hold that the car will remain a leading means of urban travel in the foresee... | [
"How to render automobiles pollution-free.",
"How to make smaller and safer automobiles.",
"How to solve the problem of traffic jams.",
"How to develop an automated subway system."
] |
How did mother feel when she heard the "conversation"? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I stopped to watch my little girl busy playing in her room. In one hand was a plastic phone, in the other a toy broom. I listened as she was speaking to her imaginary friend and I'll never forget the words she said, even though it was pretend .
She said, "Suzie's in the corner because she's not been very good.... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6367.txt | I stopped to watch my little girl busy playing in her room. In one hand was a plastic phone, in the other a toy broom. I listened as she was speaking to her imaginary friend and I'll never forget the words she said, even though it was pretend .
She said, "Suzie's in the corner because she's not been very good. She didn... | [
"Worried.",
"Regretful.",
"Disappointed.",
"Sad."
] |
In her class, Lucy often _ her students. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Lucy Brown teaches English in a junior high school. She loves her students very much, and she works hard. She often tells them some interesting stories in class and her students like her, too.
Yesterday, Lucy found some boys always made faces in class. She didn't want them to do that again, so she got all her ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1695.txt | Lucy Brown teaches English in a junior high school. She loves her students very much, and she works hard. She often tells them some interesting stories in class and her students like her, too.
Yesterday, Lucy found some boys always made faces in class. She didn't want them to do that again, so she got all her students ... | [
"sings English songs to",
"performs magic tricks for",
"tells interesting stories to",
"plays the piano for"
] |
Why does Tom never go to Moon Cinema? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tom, Jean, Jack and Lucy are talking about the movie theaters in the city.
My name's Tom. I go to the Movie Palace twice a month. It's about two kilometers from my home. The service is good. But the price of a ticket is a little expensive. I never go to Moon Cinema. It's about 10 kilometers from my home.
I'm J... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4789.txt | Tom, Jean, Jack and Lucy are talking about the movie theaters in the city.
My name's Tom. I go to the Movie Palace twice a month. It's about two kilometers from my home. The service is good. But the price of a ticket is a little expensive. I never go to Moon Cinema. It's about 10 kilometers from my home.
I'm Jean. I go... | [
"The ticket is expensive.",
"The seats are hard.",
"The screens are big.",
"It's far from his home."
] |
To protect the environment. we should remember these three words: | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How green are you? Do you know how to be green?
We all need a healthy environment, but we produce waste every day and it does harm to our environment. Though we are young,we can still do something to help. In fact, even the simplest everyday activities can make a real difference to the environment. Here are so... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7279.txt | How green are you? Do you know how to be green?
We all need a healthy environment, but we produce waste every day and it does harm to our environment. Though we are young,we can still do something to help. In fact, even the simplest everyday activities can make a real difference to the environment. Here are some ideas ... | [
"waste,reuse and recycle",
"repair,burn and recycle",
"reduce,reuse and recycle",
"reduce, waste and recycle"
] |
What does the writer think of the people in the Maldives? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the deep blue Indian Ocean, there's a beautiful island country called Maldives . It's the smallest in population and area of all the Asian countries. It has an area of 90,000 km2, but 99% of the area is covered by the sea. It has 1,190 islands and is about 820 km from North to South. People live on no mor... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2603.txt | In the deep blue Indian Ocean, there's a beautiful island country called Maldives . It's the smallest in population and area of all the Asian countries. It has an area of 90,000 km2, but 99% of the area is covered by the sea. It has 1,190 islands and is about 820 km from North to South. People live on no more than 20... | [
"He thinks they're boring.",
"He thinks they're poor.",
"They are friendly and welcoming.",
"He doesn't like them."
] |
The e-schoolbag is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Is your schoolbag too heavy to carry? The e-schoolbag will help you.
It is said that e-schoolbags are going to be brought into use in Chinese middle schools soon. In fact, the e-schoolbag should perhaps be called an e-textbook. It is a small computer for students. Heavy schoolbags are a problem for them. But t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7607.txt | Is your schoolbag too heavy to carry? The e-schoolbag will help you.
It is said that e-schoolbags are going to be brought into use in Chinese middle schools soon. In fact, the e-schoolbag should perhaps be called an e-textbook. It is a small computer for students. Heavy schoolbags are a problem for them. But the e-scho... | [
"as heavy as a usual schoolbag",
"much heavier than a usual schoolbag",
"much lighter than a usual schoolbag",
"not so light as a usual schoolbag"
] |
Ken, Dave, and Jerry played shuffleboard against one another while together vacationing in Florida. Ken won 5 more games than Dave, and Dave won 3 more games than Jerry. If Jerry won 7 games, what was the total number of games they played? | If Dave won 3 more games than Jerry, and Jerry won 7 games, then Dave won 10 games.
If Ken won 5 more games than Dave, and Dave won 10 games, then Ken won 10+5=<<10+5=15>>15 games.
In total, the three friends played 7+10+15=<<7+10+15=32>>32 games.
#### 32 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Ken, Dave, and Jerry played shuffleboard against one another while together vacationing in Florida. Ken won 5 more games than Dave, and Dave won 3 more games than Jerry. If Jerry won 7 games, what was the total number of games they played? | If Dave won 3 more games than Jerry, and Jerry won 7 games, then Dave won 10 games.
If Ken won 5 more games than Dave, and Dave won 10 games, then Ken won 10+5=<<10+5=15>>15 games.
In total, the three friends played 7+10+15=<<7+10+15=32>>32 games.
#### 32 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
We can infer from the passage that Lester was a(n) _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Lester was walking in the street with two huge and heavy suitcases . A stranger walked up to him and asked ,"Have you got the time ?"
Lester stopped , put down the suitcases and looked at his watch ."It' s five fifteen ,"he said .
"Hey , what a nice watch !"said the stranger .
Lester smiled a little and said ,... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2749.txt | Lester was walking in the street with two huge and heavy suitcases . A stranger walked up to him and asked ,"Have you got the time ?"
Lester stopped , put down the suitcases and looked at his watch ."It' s five fifteen ,"he said .
"Hey , what a nice watch !"said the stranger .
Lester smiled a little and said ,"Yes , it... | [
"engineer",
"sportsman",
"artist",
"doctor"
] |
Many directors and playwrights find other jobs because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Beijing Youth Daily on Thursday called attention to the struggles of traditional operas in China.
The newspaper said the number of unique traditional Chinese opera styles had decreased to 286 from 368 in 1959, with three disappearing every two years on average. Altogether, 74 opera styles had only one trou... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19504.txt | The Beijing Youth Daily on Thursday called attention to the struggles of traditional operas in China.
The newspaper said the number of unique traditional Chinese opera styles had decreased to 286 from 368 in 1959, with three disappearing every two years on average. Altogether, 74 opera styles had only one troupe left, ... | [
"Chinese operas are booming",
"they do not enjoy their work any more",
"the market is not promising and they get paid poorly",
"they are not considered as important inheritors of Chinese culture"
] |
The best title for the passage may be _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
About 15 years ago, readers of The Independent, a daily national newspaper, were asked by its travel journalists what they missed when they were away from home, and what they looked forward to when they returned. Apart from "family", "friends" and "favorite foods", many people mentioned "the Sunday newspapers"... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23000.txt | About 15 years ago, readers of The Independent, a daily national newspaper, were asked by its travel journalists what they missed when they were away from home, and what they looked forward to when they returned. Apart from "family", "friends" and "favorite foods", many people mentioned "the Sunday newspapers" and "the... | [
"A love of words",
"A description of hobbies",
"An account of word games",
"An introduction of newspapers"
] |
The Little Rock Zoo is closed on _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Welcome to the Little Rock Zoo!
The little Rock Zoo is open every day of the week, all year round, EXCEPT Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year`s Day.
Opening Hours:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and the last admission is at 4:00 pm.
Admission price:
Adults: $10
Children( 12 and under) : $8 ( only children 12 months... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6329.txt | Welcome to the Little Rock Zoo!
The little Rock Zoo is open every day of the week, all year round, EXCEPT Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year`s Day.
Opening Hours:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and the last admission is at 4:00 pm.
Admission price:
Adults: $10
Children( 12 and under) : $8 ( only children 12 months of age a... | [
"Halloween",
"Valentine`s Day",
"Labor Day",
"Thanksgiving"
] |
Some big ships didn't go inside the shelters because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Typhoons in the northern part of the world have girls' names.Sometimes they have very beautiful names.Rose is a pretty name but there was nothing pretty about Typhoon Rose.It was the worst typhoon to hit Hong Kong in ten years.
It began to rain in the morning of Monday, August 16th, 1971.At ten o'clock in th... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11445.txt | Typhoons in the northern part of the world have girls' names.Sometimes they have very beautiful names.Rose is a pretty name but there was nothing pretty about Typhoon Rose.It was the worst typhoon to hit Hong Kong in ten years.
It began to rain in the morning of Monday, August 16th, 1971.At ten o'clock in the morning... | [
"they had more anchors",
"it is safer outside",
"they were out at sea and they weren't fast enough to reach the shelters when Typhoon Rose came",
"it was too expensive for big ships to go inside the shelters"
] |
Male deer use fangs in mating season to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An endangered deer with vampire-like fangs was spotted for the first time in nearly 60 years, in a remote forest in northeastern Afghanistan. The fanged creature is known as the Kashmir musk deer, and it is native to the Himalayas of northern India, Pakistan's Kashmir region and northern Afghanistan.
Only th... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18630.txt | An endangered deer with vampire-like fangs was spotted for the first time in nearly 60 years, in a remote forest in northeastern Afghanistan. The fanged creature is known as the Kashmir musk deer, and it is native to the Himalayas of northern India, Pakistan's Kashmir region and northern Afghanistan.
Only the male de... | [
"fight for their land",
"beat for females",
"hunt for food",
"frighten their enemies"
] |
Her mother took her for swimming lessons every week _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Annette Kellerman was born in Australia in 1887.She had polio and could not walk easily.She had to wear metal supports on her legs to stand up on her own.To make her legs stronger,her mother took her for swimming lessons every week.Swimming made her legs so strong that when she was 15 she was able to throw awa... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1308.txt | Annette Kellerman was born in Australia in 1887.She had polio and could not walk easily.She had to wear metal supports on her legs to stand up on her own.To make her legs stronger,her mother took her for swimming lessons every week.Swimming made her legs so strong that when she was 15 she was able to throw away her sup... | [
"to make her a famous swimmer",
"to make her legs stronger",
"to make her swim faster",
"to make her win gold medals"
] |
Schaller followed Pierre in order to see _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Pierre is a 25-year-old penguin at the California Academy of Sciences.Due to his old age,he was going bald,which made him feel too cold to swim in the pool.Therefore,biologists at the academy had a wetsuit created for this penguin to help him get back in the swimming pool.
Unlike marine mammals,which have a ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8933.txt | Pierre is a 25-year-old penguin at the California Academy of Sciences.Due to his old age,he was going bald,which made him feel too cold to swim in the pool.Therefore,biologists at the academy had a wetsuit created for this penguin to help him get back in the swimming pool.
Unlike marine mammals,which have a layer of ... | [
"whether other penguins would reject him",
"if anywhere of wetsuit needed to be cut and refit",
"if the wetsuit kept warm",
"whether the wetsuit would keep the feathers from recovering"
] |
Which of the following is the focus of the story? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hilary Smith belonged to a good family.But by the age of twenty, he had spent all the money the good old family had.He then had some trouble with the bank and was put in prison.He escaped from the prison and ran to Australia without delay.
Hilary did not like Australia. What he could do seemed to be one of t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2120.txt | Hilary Smith belonged to a good family.But by the age of twenty, he had spent all the money the good old family had.He then had some trouble with the bank and was put in prison.He escaped from the prison and ran to Australia without delay.
Hilary did not like Australia. What he could do seemed to be one of two things... | [
"Hilary's aunt's money.",
"Hilary Smith's debts.",
"The intended murder.",
"Hilary's aunt's marriage."
] |
What did the writer do when she got to know why her students laughed? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My husband had just bought a new washing machine for me. I decided to use it the other day and I washed a lot of things.
Everything worked well, but I found one of my husband's socks missing. I looked everywhere for it, but I couldn't find it anywhere. The next morning, I got ready for school as usual. When th... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18538.txt | My husband had just bought a new washing machine for me. I decided to use it the other day and I washed a lot of things.
Everything worked well, but I found one of my husband's socks missing. I looked everywhere for it, but I couldn't find it anywhere. The next morning, I got ready for school as usual. When the bell ra... | [
"She explained the matter in a clever way",
"She got angry with the class.",
"She was angry and left the classroom suddenly.",
"She did nothing but laugh and laughed."
] |
It takes Japanese _ of free time to watch TV or listen to the radio. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The French spend more time sleeping and eating than anyone else among the world's rich people, according to a survey.
The average French person sleeps almost nine hours every night, more than an hour longer than the average Japanese and Korean, who sleep the least in a survey.
And while more and more French pe... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8245.txt | The French spend more time sleeping and eating than anyone else among the world's rich people, according to a survey.
The average French person sleeps almost nine hours every night, more than an hour longer than the average Japanese and Korean, who sleep the least in a survey.
And while more and more French people have... | [
"two thirds",
"about half",
"one third",
"all"
] |
What do you think of the dog according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nancy was new to America. She had an 8-year-old son.
They found a house in New York. They were there for only two months when a neighbor's dog jumped into their yard. The dog ran toward Nancy's son. Nancy put her body in between the dog and her son. The dog stopped when it saw Nancy standing in front of it. Sh... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4930.txt | Nancy was new to America. She had an 8-year-old son.
They found a house in New York. They were there for only two months when a neighbor's dog jumped into their yard. The dog ran toward Nancy's son. Nancy put her body in between the dog and her son. The dog stopped when it saw Nancy standing in front of it. She was goi... | [
"Very lovely.",
"A little scary.",
"very friendly.",
"A little shy."
] |
The writer's purpose of writing the passage is to tell us _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was a bright Saturday morning. I stopped at a cafe to enjoy a cup of coffee and read the morning newspaper. Suddenly, I felt a hand on the back of my jacket and heard someone say, "Hey Steve! How are you doing?"
Looking back, I saw a man. He looked familiar, but I couldn't remember where we had met.
The you... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2745.txt | It was a bright Saturday morning. I stopped at a cafe to enjoy a cup of coffee and read the morning newspaper. Suddenly, I felt a hand on the back of my jacket and heard someone say, "Hey Steve! How are you doing?"
Looking back, I saw a man. He looked familiar, but I couldn't remember where we had met.
The young man al... | [
"friendship is very important",
"even a simple kindness matters",
"meeting an old friend is a pleasure",
"it is better not to drive in a snowy night"
] |
Why was young Chaplin waiting outside the back entrance of the theatre? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
About the year 1900,a small,darkhaired hot boy named Charlie Chaplin was often seen waiting outside the back entrance of London Theatre.He looked thin and hungry.He was hoping to get work in show business.He could sing and dance;above all,he knew how to make people laugh.But he couldn't get work and so he wand... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10430.txt | About the year 1900,a small,darkhaired hot boy named Charlie Chaplin was often seen waiting outside the back entrance of London Theatre.He looked thin and hungry.He was hoping to get work in show business.He could sing and dance;above all,he knew how to make people laugh.But he couldn't get work and so he wandered abou... | [
"Because he had no money to buy a ticket.",
"Because he wanted to get a returned ticket.",
"Because he wanted to play a part in a play in order to make a living.",
"Because he wanted to see the famous actors or actresses after the performance."
] |
Alfred Nobel who started the Nobel Prize was _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A Nobel Prize is considered by most people one of the highest international honors a person can receive. As you know, the prizes were started by a Sweden called Sweden Alfred Nobel. Alfred Nobel was born in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, and lived from 1833 to 1896.
Alfred Nobel was a chemist and inventor. ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high193.txt | A Nobel Prize is considered by most people one of the highest international honors a person can receive. As you know, the prizes were started by a Sweden called Sweden Alfred Nobel. Alfred Nobel was born in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, and lived from 1833 to 1896.
Alfred Nobel was a chemist and inventor. He made t... | [
"a rich, happy and lucky man",
"a poor, unhappy and unlucky man",
"a poor, happy and lucky man",
"a rich unhappy and unlucky man"
] |
Michael has $42. His brother has $17. Michael gives away half the money to his brother. His brother then buys 3 dollars worth of candy. How much money, in dollars, did his brother have in the end? | Michael gives away 42/2=<<42/2=21>>21 dollars.
His brother then has 21+17=<<21+17=38>>38 dollars.
In the end, his brother has 38-3=<<38-3=35>>35 dollars.
#### 35 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Michael has $42. His brother has $17. Michael gives away half the money to his brother. His brother then buys 3 dollars worth of candy. How much money, in dollars, did his brother have in the end? | Michael gives away 42/2=<<42/2=21>>21 dollars.
His brother then has 21+17=<<21+17=38>>38 dollars.
In the end, his brother has 38-3=<<38-3=35>>35 dollars.
#### 35 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The boy in the passage can not _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He _ a sign which said, "I am blind, please help." There were only a few coins in the hat.
A man was walking by. He took a few coins from his pocket and dropped them into the hat. He then took the sign, turned it around, and wrote some words. H... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2508.txt | A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He _ a sign which said, "I am blind, please help." There were only a few coins in the hat.
A man was walking by. He took a few coins from his pocket and dropped them into the hat. He then took the sign, turned it around, and wrote some words. He put the... | [
"see",
"walk",
"hear",
"speak"
] |
In your dream when you feel like eating something it indicates that_. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Let us begin by saying what causes our dreams. Our dreams do not come from another world. They are not messages from some outside source .They are not a look into the future, either.
All our dreams have something to do with our feelings, fears, longings, wishes, needs and memories. If a person is hungry, or ti... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18196.txt | Let us begin by saying what causes our dreams. Our dreams do not come from another world. They are not messages from some outside source .They are not a look into the future, either.
All our dreams have something to do with our feelings, fears, longings, wishes, needs and memories. If a person is hungry, or tired, or c... | [
"you are in a state of being cold",
"you are in a state of being tired",
"you are in a state of hunger",
"you should have had your dinner that day"
] |
Suppose an English couple whose ancestors lived near a leafy forest wanted their new-born son to become a world leader, the baby might be named _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As is often the case, when your teacher asks a question, there is only one correct answer. But there is one question that has millions of current answers. That question is "What's your name?" Everyone gives a different answer, but everyone is correct.
Have you ever thought about people's names? Where do they c... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14770.txt | As is often the case, when your teacher asks a question, there is only one correct answer. But there is one question that has millions of current answers. That question is "What's your name?" Everyone gives a different answer, but everyone is correct.
Have you ever thought about people's names? Where do they come from?... | [
"Leonard Carter",
"George Longstreet",
"Donald Greenwood",
"Beatrice Smith"
] |
The author thought that her help was _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On a Sunday morning, I was driving down a road and saw something I couldn't believe. A little girl, less than two, was pushing her stroller across the road. It was Sunday morning and traffic was not heavy.
I stopped my car at once and ran toward her. This little girl knew enough to run from a stranger. I tri... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5077.txt | On a Sunday morning, I was driving down a road and saw something I couldn't believe. A little girl, less than two, was pushing her stroller across the road. It was Sunday morning and traffic was not heavy.
I stopped my car at once and ran toward her. This little girl knew enough to run from a stranger. I tried to cat... | [
"really necessary",
"worth praising",
"not welcome",
"not useful"
] |
How did Andy feel when he saw the pair of tennis bats beside his father? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was really an unforgettable day all his life for Andy, for it changed him a lot.
After school, Andy walked by the sports shop on the street corner. He stopped to look at the tennis bats in the shop window, and then turned over and walked away.
Tomorrow was his birthday. He really wanted to have such tennis ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7036.txt | It was really an unforgettable day all his life for Andy, for it changed him a lot.
After school, Andy walked by the sports shop on the street corner. He stopped to look at the tennis bats in the shop window, and then turned over and walked away.
Tomorrow was his birthday. He really wanted to have such tennis bats for ... | [
"Excited",
"Surprised",
"Glad",
"Sorry"
] |
What does the author imply about the future of pay-per-performance advertising? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Television is a relatively stable advertising medium. In many ways, the television ads today are almost the same to those two decades ago. Most television ads still feature actors, still run 30 or 60 seconds, and still show a product. However, the different medium of the Internet causes unique challenges to ad... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4629.txt | Television is a relatively stable advertising medium. In many ways, the television ads today are almost the same to those two decades ago. Most television ads still feature actors, still run 30 or 60 seconds, and still show a product. However, the different medium of the Internet causes unique challenges to advertisers... | [
"It will eventually become less popular just like other forms of Internet advertising.",
"It will not face shortcomings due to its differing approach to online marketing.",
"Internet users will develop free software to block its effectiveness.",
"Although it improves on pay-per-click advertising, it still suf... |
Generally speaking, how many days are there in a year on which people don't want to hold business meetings? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In some countries, the most common unlucky number is thirteen. People don't like to live in a house that is number 13. People don't like to have parties with thirteen people. People don't like to do important things on the thirteenth of the month. Also, when you add the Japanese unlucky numbers together---nine... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle875.txt | In some countries, the most common unlucky number is thirteen. People don't like to live in a house that is number 13. People don't like to have parties with thirteen people. People don't like to do important things on the thirteenth of the month. Also, when you add the Japanese unlucky numbers together---nine and four... | [
"9",
"12",
"13",
"24"
] |
What is the only marsupial in north america? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the only marsupial in north america? | oppossum | science | null | null | null | Marmosa | Raccoon | Didelphinae | oppossum | Most people think of opossums as scary creatures. Is this because they look kind of funny, walk kind of funny, have beady eyes and sharp teeth, and can emit a very foul odor? Maybe. But what is so different about opossums is that they are the only marsupial in North America. | null | null | null |
One dandelion seed floated onto Mrs. Middleton's lawn, landed on good soil, and began to grow. After one month, the dandelion plant had grown to full size and developed a flower. At the end of the second month, the flower turned to 50 fluffy, white seeds, which blew onto the lawn. Only half of these seeds landed ont... | Half of the 50 seeds, or 50/2=<<50/2=25>>25 seeds germinated and grew.
If each of the 25 plants produces 50 seeds, then a total of 25*50=<<25*50=1250>>1250 seeds would be produced.
#### 1,250 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | One dandelion seed floated onto Mrs. Middleton's lawn, landed on good soil, and began to grow. After one month, the dandelion plant had grown to full size and developed a flower. At the end of the second month, the flower turned to 50 fluffy, white seeds, which blew onto the lawn. Only half of these seeds landed ont... | Half of the 50 seeds, or 50/2=<<50/2=25>>25 seeds germinated and grew.
If each of the 25 plants produces 50 seeds, then a total of 25*50=<<25*50=1250>>1250 seeds would be produced.
#### 1,250 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Normal blood is comprised of nearly half erythrocytes, which is another word for what cells? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Normal blood is comprised of nearly half erythrocytes, which is another word for what cells? | red blood cells | science | null | null | null | plateletes | monocytes | white blood cells | red blood cells | Composition of Blood You have probably had blood drawn from a superficial vein in your arm, which was then sent to a lab for analysis. Some of the most common blood tests—for instance, those measuring lipid or glucose levels in plasma—determine which substances are present within blood and in what quantities. Other blo... | null | null | null |
When a gentleman and his girlfriend went into the restaurant, the waiter would give _ a beautiful menu. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The food in White Rose Restaurant was cheap and good, but nobody seemed to want to eat there. There were very few people going to eat there. The owner was very worried about it.
Then he thought of a good idea. A few weeks later, his restaurant was always full of men and their girlfriends. Whenever a gentleman... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7943.txt | The food in White Rose Restaurant was cheap and good, but nobody seemed to want to eat there. There were very few people going to eat there. The owner was very worried about it.
Then he thought of a good idea. A few weeks later, his restaurant was always full of men and their girlfriends. Whenever a gentleman came wit... | [
"the gentleman",
"the lady",
"each of them",
"neither of them"
] |
According to the passage, what is the writer's advice to us when we are in a new environment? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Look at the cat on the left. Find anything strange?
In 1961, a man found a strange cat on his farm in Scotland. The cat's ears were folded , bent forward, on its head. In fact, this was a new kind of cat. People named it the "Scottish Fold".
The Scottish Fold has a round head and big eyes. Its neck and legs... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6561.txt | Look at the cat on the left. Find anything strange?
In 1961, a man found a strange cat on his farm in Scotland. The cat's ears were folded , bent forward, on its head. In fact, this was a new kind of cat. People named it the "Scottish Fold".
The Scottish Fold has a round head and big eyes. Its neck and legs are shor... | [
"We should have a nickname",
"We should learn from the cats.",
"We should get along well with dogs.",
"We should always be sweet and friendly to others."
] |
What's the best title for this passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An extinct mountain goat that was once common in the Pyrenees became the first animal to be brought back from extinction. Researchers used frozen DNA to produce a clone, but the newborn kid died within minutes of birth due to breathing difficulties.
The Pyrenean ibex is a type of mountain goat,which is believe... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12602.txt | An extinct mountain goat that was once common in the Pyrenees became the first animal to be brought back from extinction. Researchers used frozen DNA to produce a clone, but the newborn kid died within minutes of birth due to breathing difficulties.
The Pyrenean ibex is a type of mountain goat,which is believed to have... | [
"Great advancement in cloning goats.",
"Difficulties in saving extinct animals.",
"Public concerns about cloning.",
"Cloning brought back an extinct species for a while."
] |
Nick likes to read ,write and _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nick is a knight . But he doesn't like to ride and he doesn't like to fight. Nick likes to read and write, and he likes to knit .
One night, there was a knock at the door. "I need you to fight a dragon !" cried King Kareen.
"But I'm the wrong kind of knight!" said Nick. "I don't like to fight."
"Never mind! Hu... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle458.txt | Nick is a knight . But he doesn't like to ride and he doesn't like to fight. Nick likes to read and write, and he likes to knit .
One night, there was a knock at the door. "I need you to fight a dragon !" cried King Kareen.
"But I'm the wrong kind of knight!" said Nick. "I don't like to fight."
"Never mind! Hurry up!" ... | [
"ride",
"fight",
"sing",
"knit"
] |
I caught 4 fewer fish than the number in my tank and added them to my fish tank. If the tank has 20 fish right now, how many did I add? | Let's say the number of fish that was in the tank before was x
If you caught 4 fewer fish than the number that was there, then you caught x-4
After adding x-4 fish into the tank, the tank now had 20 fish, meaning the total number of fish in the tank is x+x-4=20
2x=20+4
The total number of fish that was initially in the... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | I caught 4 fewer fish than the number in my tank and added them to my fish tank. If the tank has 20 fish right now, how many did I add? | Let's say the number of fish that was in the tank before was x
If you caught 4 fewer fish than the number that was there, then you caught x-4
After adding x-4 fish into the tank, the tank now had 20 fish, meaning the total number of fish in the tank is x+x-4=20
2x=20+4
The total number of fish that was initially in the... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The flow of water through the sponge is unidirectional, driven by the beating of what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The flow of water through the sponge is unidirectional, driven by the beating of what? | flagella | science | null | null | null | fin | antennae | cilia | flagella | Sponges are characterized by a feeding system unique among animals. As sponges don't have mouths, they must feed by some other method. Sponges have tiny pores in their outer walls through which water is drawn. Cells in the sponge walls filter food from the water as the water is pumped through the body and out other lar... | null | null | null |
On his first trip to Europe, why did Camake think the audience might fall asleep? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 2009, the Taiwu Elementary School Folk Singers were invited to perform in Belgium, France, Germany, and Luxemburg. In 2011, they were voted as one of the world's top five performance groups by audiences of Japan Broadcasting Corporation's Amazing Voice program.
Thinking back the group's first tour in Europe... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12568.txt | In 2009, the Taiwu Elementary School Folk Singers were invited to perform in Belgium, France, Germany, and Luxemburg. In 2011, they were voted as one of the world's top five performance groups by audiences of Japan Broadcasting Corporation's Amazing Voice program.
Thinking back the group's first tour in Europe, Camake ... | [
"The average age of the audience was between fifty and sixty.",
"Most of the performance was not accompanied by any instrument.",
"Nobody could understand the language and the meaning of the songs.",
"The audience could not visualize the theme sung by the school children."
] |
What's wrong with Mike's car? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear John,
I'm very happy about your coming to Chichester next week.The day after tomorrow is Monday and I have to go away on business for three days.I'11 leave a key to my neighbor at No.2 1.So you won't have to wait before l come back.Now let me tell you how to get here.
Walk up Star Road until you come to t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5029.txt | Dear John,
I'm very happy about your coming to Chichester next week.The day after tomorrow is Monday and I have to go away on business for three days.I'11 leave a key to my neighbor at No.2 1.So you won't have to wait before l come back.Now let me tell you how to get here.
Walk up Star Road until you come to the first ... | [
"It makes big sounds.",
"Its front lights don't work",
"He can't start it.",
"He can't find the key"
] |
What was used in the experiment to cause coughing? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Something in chocolate could be used to stop coughs and lead to more effective medicines, say UK researchers.
Their study found that theobromine , found in cocoa, was nearly a third more effective in stopping coughs than codeine, which was considered the best cough medicine at present.
The Imperial College Lon... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1436.txt | Something in chocolate could be used to stop coughs and lead to more effective medicines, say UK researchers.
Their study found that theobromine , found in cocoa, was nearly a third more effective in stopping coughs than codeine, which was considered the best cough medicine at present.
The Imperial College London resea... | [
"Theobromine.",
"Codeine.",
"Capsaicin.",
"Placebo."
] |
Medication can _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are some strong-minded people that are able to stop smoking today and be free from the addiction the next day. However, some smokers may have to seek help from medication in order to kick the habit.
What medication actually does is to reduce the wish to smoke. Some of the medication must be taken ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22548.txt | There are some strong-minded people that are able to stop smoking today and be free from the addiction the next day. However, some smokers may have to seek help from medication in order to kick the habit.
What medication actually does is to reduce the wish to smoke. Some of the medication must be taken with a do... | [
"weaken smokers' wish to smoke",
"clear away the nicotine in smokers' bodies",
"only be taken on the prescription of a doctor",
"stop people from becoming addicted to smoking"
] |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the letter? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Alice,
You really have two different questions here, so we'll discuss them one at a time. Your problems at school may be a result of a number of things . You don't say much about how these classmates get along with each other. It's possible that all the students are feeling a little cautious in the first... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11337.txt | Dear Alice,
You really have two different questions here, so we'll discuss them one at a time. Your problems at school may be a result of a number of things . You don't say much about how these classmates get along with each other. It's possible that all the students are feeling a little cautious in the first term.
It... | [
"Alice felt her classmates weren't kind to her.",
"Alice was very warm-hearted to help her classmates",
"Alice didn't want to get along well with her classmates.",
"Alice asked two questions in her letter"
] |
What can we learn about Frank from his reply? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once architect Frank Lloyd Wright built a house for businessman Hibbard Johnson. One rainy evening Johnson was entertaining guests for dinner when the roof began to leak. The water leaked through directly above Johnson, dropping steadily onto his bald head. Angry, he called Wright."Frank,"he said,"you built th... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19571.txt | Once architect Frank Lloyd Wright built a house for businessman Hibbard Johnson. One rainy evening Johnson was entertaining guests for dinner when the roof began to leak. The water leaked through directly above Johnson, dropping steadily onto his bald head. Angry, he called Wright."Frank,"he said,"you built this beauti... | [
"He felt sad at the news of his bad work.",
"He refused to admit he had done a bad job.",
"He suggested changing to another solution.",
"He was good at creating happiness for others."
] |
Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I arrived at my mother's home for our Monday family dinner. The smells of food flew over from the kitchen. Mother was pulling out quilt after quilt from the boxes, proudly showing me their beauties. She was preparing for a quilt show at the Elmhurst Church. When we began to fold and put them back into the boxe... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13741.txt | I arrived at my mother's home for our Monday family dinner. The smells of food flew over from the kitchen. Mother was pulling out quilt after quilt from the boxes, proudly showing me their beauties. She was preparing for a quilt show at the Elmhurst Church. When we began to fold and put them back into the boxes, I noti... | [
"A Quilt Show",
"Mother's Home",
"A Monday Dinner",
"Grandmother's Quilt"
] |
The NBA tennis invited Master P. to john them just because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Basketball stars become hip-hop singers. It's true. In NBA, hip-hop music is very popular. Many of the players, like Shaquille O'Neal of the Los Angeles Lakers, write rap words when they travel on planes from one city to another. Some of them even have rap radio shows and others perform in music video.
Whe... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7110.txt | Basketball stars become hip-hop singers. It's true. In NBA, hip-hop music is very popular. Many of the players, like Shaquille O'Neal of the Los Angeles Lakers, write rap words when they travel on planes from one city to another. Some of them even have rap radio shows and others perform in music video.
When some of... | [
"they like listening to his music",
"his dancing was popular",
"they like his face and hair",
"he grew up playing basketball"
] |
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