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.Facebook makes money from _ .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Mark Zukerberg is the founder and CEO of Facebook, an extremely popular social working website that started in the United States. Now, millions of student users visit Facebook daily and the website is one of the top ten widely visited sites on the Internet worldwide. College and high school students use Facebo...
Answer: B
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Mark Zukerberg is the founder and CEO of Facebook, an extremely popular social working website that started in the United States. Now, millions of student users visit Facebook daily and the website is one of the top ten widely visited sites on the Internet worldwide. College and high school students use Facebook to com...
[ "members", "advertisements", "pictures", "students" ]
If you want to find something to do for Saturday afternoon, which telephone number will you call?
C
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Passage: Bicycle tour and race A bike tour and race will be held on August 26 and 27(Sat. & Sun. ). At 5:30am, the riders will leave Tian'anmen Square and ride the first 35 kilometres as a training leg. Then the next 55 kilometre leg, from Yanjiao to Jixian, will be the first competitive part of the tour. The rider...
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Bicycle tour and race A bike tour and race will be held on August 26 and 27(Sat. & Sun. ). At 5:30am, the riders will leave Tian'anmen Square and ride the first 35 kilometres as a training leg. Then the next 55 kilometre leg, from Yanjiao to Jixian, will be the first competitive part of the tour. The riders and the...
[ "467502", "7143177", "5012372", "7144850" ]
Jessica stayed in the well at least _ .
D
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Passage: At a day care center in Texas, children were playing outside. One of the children was Jessica McClure. She was only 18months old. Her mother, worked at the day care center , was watching the children . Suddenly Jessica fell and disappeared. Jessica's mother screamed and ran to her. A well was in the yard of th...
Answer: D
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high9087.txt
At a day care center in Texas, children were playing outside. One of the children was Jessica McClure. She was only 18months old. Her mother, worked at the day care center , was watching the children . Suddenly Jessica fell and disappeared. Jessica's mother screamed and ran to her. A well was in the yard of the center....
[ "45 hours", "46 hours", "57 hours", "58 hours" ]
When the writer was allowed to enter the only key school in his hometown, _ .
A
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: My life, as it really is, is always filled with sadness and little joy. However, no matter what happens, I can always face it bravely. In July, last year, I couldn't believe the news that I was allowed to enter the only key high school in my hometown. Then I rushed to my home and told my parents. But my father...
Answer: A
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My life, as it really is, is always filled with sadness and little joy. However, no matter what happens, I can always face it bravely. In July, last year, I couldn't believe the news that I was allowed to enter the only key high school in my hometown. Then I rushed to my home and told my parents. But my father didn't s...
[ "his mother didn't say a word but to cry", "he decided to study hard from then on", "his father just put his head down without saying anything", "all his family were very excited" ]
It can be learnt from the text that _ .
D
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Passage: It's 10:30 p.m. and 11-year-old Brandon Blanco is sound asleep at home. Suddenly, a loud noise wakes him up. Naturally, Brandon reaches for his cell phone. He blinks twice, and the message on the screen becomes clear: " R U awake?" But the late-night text does not annoy Brandon. He gets frequent messages a...
Answer: D
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It's 10:30 p.m. and 11-year-old Brandon Blanco is sound asleep at home. Suddenly, a loud noise wakes him up. Naturally, Brandon reaches for his cell phone. He blinks twice, and the message on the screen becomes clear: " R U awake?" But the late-night text does not annoy Brandon. He gets frequent messages and calls,...
[ "Brandon feels annoyed about his late-night message.", "Olson is against teenagers' using mobile phones.", "many teenagers lack friends in their middle school", "kids have too many electronic devices to choose from" ]
Billy is counting the rings in two trees. Weather fluctuations in this area mean that each tree's rings are in groups of two fat rings and four thin rings. If Billy counts 70 ring groups in the first tree and 40 ring groups in the second tree, how much older is the first tree? (Trees grow 1 ring per year.)
First find the total number of rings in a ring group: 2 rings + 4 rings = <<2+4=6>>6 rings Then subtract the number of ring groups in the second tree from the number in the first tree to find the difference: 70 groups - 40 groups = <<70-40=30>>30 groups Then multiply that number by the number of rings in a group to fin...
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
Billy is counting the rings in two trees. Weather fluctuations in this area mean that each tree's rings are in groups of two fat rings and four thin rings. If Billy counts 70 ring groups in the first tree and 40 ring groups in the second tree, how much older is the first tree? (Trees grow 1 ring per year.)
First find the total number of rings in a ring group: 2 rings + 4 rings = <<2+4=6>>6 rings Then subtract the number of ring groups in the second tree from the number in the first tree to find the difference: 70 groups - 40 groups = <<70-40=30>>30 groups Then multiply that number by the number of rings in a group to fin...
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Where did the pie land?
C
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Passage: Charlie was always happy. He liked helping others and people asked him for help when they were in trouble. He even got the name"Happy Charlie". One day, a boy called Waterworks came to the town on holiday. No matter what Charlie said to him, Waterworks would always find some reason to be sad-- My parents didn'...
Answer: C
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Charlie was always happy. He liked helping others and people asked him for help when they were in trouble. He even got the name"Happy Charlie". One day, a boy called Waterworks came to the town on holiday. No matter what Charlie said to him, Waterworks would always find some reason to be sad-- My parents didn't buy me ...
[ "On the ground", "On Waterworks' foot", "On Charlie's head", "On Charlie's hand" ]
Molar mass is equal to density multiplied by what?
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Answer the following science question clearly and accurately.
Molar mass is equal to density multiplied by what?
molar volume
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Molar mass is equal to density multiplied by molar volume.
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Bromide is present in brines, which are naturally occurring solutions of what?
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Answer the following science question clearly and accurately.
Bromide is present in brines, which are naturally occurring solutions of what?
salt
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chlorine is added to an aqueous solution of bromide. iodine crystals are added to a solution of potassium bromide. Bromide is present in naturally occurring salt solutions called brines. Based on your answers, propose an effective method to remove bromide from brine.
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When choosing names, you should stick to the following principles EXCEPT that _ .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: "What's in a name?" According to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, there is not too much. "That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." But Shakespeare may have been wrong. In most cultures, names matter a great deal. Americans choose names for their children with care. Parents usually thin...
Answer: B
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"What's in a name?" According to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, there is not too much. "That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." But Shakespeare may have been wrong. In most cultures, names matter a great deal. Americans choose names for their children with care. Parents usually think about t...
[ "the impression a name gives is more important than its meaning", "you can name after a well-known person", "surname should be paid attention to", "you can create a name that is special" ]
Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Of the thousands of different kinds of animals that exist in the world man has learned to make friends with an enormous number. Some are pets, and offer him companionship; some give protection, and some do hard work which man cannot do for himself. Dogs, which serve man in all three capacities, are found in va...
Answer: A
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Of the thousands of different kinds of animals that exist in the world man has learned to make friends with an enormous number. Some are pets, and offer him companionship; some give protection, and some do hard work which man cannot do for himself. Dogs, which serve man in all three capacities, are found in various spe...
[ "Domesticated Animals--Man's Best Friends.", "Proper Diet--the Road to Health.", "The Advantages of Raising Domestic Animals.", "Some Tips on Pet-keeping." ]
When we speak a foreign language, we should _ .
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: What is language for ? Some people seem to think it's for practicing grammar rules and learning lists of words --the longer the list, the better, That's wrong. Language is for the exchange of ideas and information. It's meaningless knowing all about a language if you can't use it freely.Many students I have me...
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What is language for ? Some people seem to think it's for practicing grammar rules and learning lists of words --the longer the list, the better, That's wrong. Language is for the exchange of ideas and information. It's meaningless knowing all about a language if you can't use it freely.Many students I have met know hu...
[ "speak in Chinese way", "speak according to the rules", "break the rules", "not be afraid of making mistakes" ]
Which genetic disorder results in the inability of melanocytes to produce melanin?
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Answer the following science question clearly and accurately.
Which genetic disorder results in the inability of melanocytes to produce melanin?
albinism
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Integumentary System The first thing a clinician sees is the skin, and so the examination of the skin should be part of any thorough physical examination. Most skin disorders are relatively benign, but a few, including melanomas, can be fatal if untreated. A couple of the more noticeable disorders, albinism and vitilig...
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What is the term for when the phenotype of offspring is partly determined by the phenotype of its mother, irrespective of genotype?
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What is the term for when the phenotype of offspring is partly determined by the phenotype of its mother, irrespective of genotype?
maternal effect
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Gap genes themselves are under the effect of maternal effect genes, such as bicoid and nanos. Gap genes also regulate each other to achieve their precise striped expression patterns. The maternal effect is when the phenotype of offspring is partly determined by the phenotype of its mother, irrespective of genotype. Thi...
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What are carbonated beverages pressurized with?
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What are carbonated beverages pressurized with?
co2
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NaN3 is 1.847 g/cm . What is the volume of the gas produced compared to the solid reactant? Suggest a plausible reason to explain why skin burns can result from the inflation of an airbag during an automobile accident. Under basic conditions, the reaction of hydrogen peroxide (H 2O2) and potassium permanganate (KMnO4) ...
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The taxi driver did not charge the old woman because he _
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Passage: Twenty years ago, I drove a taxi for a living. One night I went to pick up a passenger at 2:30 a.m. When I arrived to collect, I found the building was dark exvept for a single light in a ground floor window. I walked to the door and knocked, "Just a minute," answered a weak, elderly voice. After a long pause,...
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Twenty years ago, I drove a taxi for a living. One night I went to pick up a passenger at 2:30 a.m. When I arrived to collect, I found the building was dark exvept for a single light in a ground floor window. I walked to the door and knocked, "Just a minute," answered a weak, elderly voice. After a long pause, the door...
[ "wanted to do her a favor", "shut off the meter by mistake", "had received her payment in advance", "was in a hurry to take other passenhers" ]
April Fools' Day is different from other festivals probably because _ .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: April Fools' Day, not officially considered a holiday, is most definitely a notable day that is celebrated in many countries on April 1. The thing that is so special about April 1 is that it is the day for playing tricks and practical jokes on others. The aim of these jokes is to bring embarrassment to others....
Answer: B
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April Fools' Day, not officially considered a holiday, is most definitely a notable day that is celebrated in many countries on April 1. The thing that is so special about April 1 is that it is the day for playing tricks and practical jokes on others. The aim of these jokes is to bring embarrassment to others. Supersti...
[ "it is not official holiday", "jokes can be played on this day", "people are relaxed on this day", "it is an important day" ]
The third thing that Kyle MacDonald received was _ .
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Do you dream of owning your own house? Canadian Kyle MacDonald, a 26-year-old from Vancouver who is a resident in Montreal, has just achieved it. MacDonald, who has spent much of his time since graduating from college backpacking round Europe and Asia and whose main income appears to come from working as a piz...
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Do you dream of owning your own house? Canadian Kyle MacDonald, a 26-year-old from Vancouver who is a resident in Montreal, has just achieved it. MacDonald, who has spent much of his time since graduating from college backpacking round Europe and Asia and whose main income appears to come from working as a pizza-delive...
[ "something you can write with", "something you hold when you open a door", "something you can cook food on", "a small vehicle for riding across snow and ice" ]
_ helps me put the red box in the car.
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: I have some boxes. One is small . It's blue . One is full of books .It's red. The third is new. There is nothing in it . There are some old bottles in a big blue box. Today, I want to put the red box in the car, but I can't carry it. My mother helps me. And she can put the box in the car. Question: _ helps m...
Answer: B
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I have some boxes. One is small . It's blue . One is full of books .It's red. The third is new. There is nothing in it . There are some old bottles in a big blue box. Today, I want to put the red box in the car, but I can't carry it. My mother helps me. And she can put the box in the car.
[ "Father", "Mother", "Nobody", "My friend" ]
What's the best title of the passage?
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: In our home it was natural to fear our father . Even our mother was afraid of him. As children, my sister and I thought every family was like that. Every family had an unpredictable dad who was impossible to please and a praying mom who was there to protect the children. We were good children. Mom was always t...
Answer: B
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In our home it was natural to fear our father . Even our mother was afraid of him. As children, my sister and I thought every family was like that. Every family had an unpredictable dad who was impossible to please and a praying mom who was there to protect the children. We were good children. Mom was always telling us...
[ "The belief in God", "A piece of chalk", "The big trouble of my mother", "A painful memory of my childhoodE." ]
That the boy cried very easily at little things of no importance the next day suggests that _ .
A
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: He came into the room to shut the windows while we were still in bed and I saw he looked ill. He was shivering, his face was white, and he walked slowly as though it ached to move. "What's the matter, Schatz?" "I've got a headache." "You better go back to bed." "No. I'm all right." "You go to bed. I'll see you...
Answer: A
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He came into the room to shut the windows while we were still in bed and I saw he looked ill. He was shivering, his face was white, and he walked slowly as though it ached to move. "What's the matter, Schatz?" "I've got a headache." "You better go back to bed." "No. I'm all right." "You go to bed. I'll see you when I'm...
[ "he couldn't control his emotions when he finally relaxed", "his father would go out hunting without him if he didn't cry", "something went wrong with his brain after the fever", "he often complained about unimportant things as a spoiled boy" ]
. Did June visit museums during her holidays?
A
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Hello, I'm June. Now let me tell you something about my holiday last week. I had a pretty good holiday to Hainan with my family .We have great fun playing in different places.On Monday, the weather was sunny and hot. On Tuesday,it was cloudy and humid .We visited two museums.We saw a lot of old things . On Wed...
Answer: A
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Hello, I'm June. Now let me tell you something about my holiday last week. I had a pretty good holiday to Hainan with my family .We have great fun playing in different places.On Monday, the weather was sunny and hot. On Tuesday,it was cloudy and humid .We visited two museums.We saw a lot of old things . On Wednesday an...
[ "Yes, she did .", "No,she didn't", "Yes, she does.", "We don't know" ]
The author suggests in the text that people should _ .
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: "I'd like to be at a healthier weight," a friend told me. "But we just don't have the money to buy expensive diet foods and there isn't enough money to join a gym." Many people feel that way -- that a healthy diet and exercise plan is out of reach because of their high cost. Don't lose hope! We'll be looking a...
Answer: C
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"I'd like to be at a healthier weight," a friend told me. "But we just don't have the money to buy expensive diet foods and there isn't enough money to join a gym." Many people feel that way -- that a healthy diet and exercise plan is out of reach because of their high cost. Don't lose hope! We'll be looking at ways to...
[ "control the amount of food", "eat more processed foods", "cook food for themselves", "choose cheap ingredients" ]
What can we learn from the text?
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: There is an old saying about volunteer work that goes like this: " No one can do everything, but everyone can do something." Today, many people volunteer their time and energy to help others. There are a lot of ways to meet other people's needs. For example, some volunteers provide help after a disaster. Other...
Answer: B
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There is an old saying about volunteer work that goes like this: " No one can do everything, but everyone can do something." Today, many people volunteer their time and energy to help others. There are a lot of ways to meet other people's needs. For example, some volunteers provide help after a disaster. Others are hap...
[ "It is difficult for small organizations to get volunteers.", "The number of people died in Haiti's earthquake is unclear.", "Most of the volunteers are good at collecting money.", "History lovers mainly learn about history from ancient objects." ]
Scientists analyzed the cells of an animal to determine the cause of an infection. The scientists did not agree on the results of the analysis. What does this disagreement indicate about the nature of science?
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Scientists analyzed the cells of an animal to determine the cause of an infection. The scientists did not agree on the results of the analysis. What does this disagreement indicate about the nature of science? Choices: A. Scientists can present data in different formats. B. Scientific results can be interpreted in dif...
Correct answer: B
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Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: As hand-held devices such as smartphones are becoming more common, users are reporting some new physical problems. Florida chiropractor Dean Fishman began noticing an increased number of patients talking about neck and shoulder pain. He discovered these symptoms were due to the overuse of hand-held devices, pa...
Answer: B
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As hand-held devices such as smartphones are becoming more common, users are reporting some new physical problems. Florida chiropractor Dean Fishman began noticing an increased number of patients talking about neck and shoulder pain. He discovered these symptoms were due to the overuse of hand-held devices, particularl...
[ "If you are holding an iPad for long periods, it could cause spinal damage.", "Text Neck symptoms include long-term damage in the back.", "You are advised to lean over in relation to the device.", "You should rest your hands on the keyboard at times." ]
Depending on the surrounding conditions, normal matter usually exists as one of three phases: solid, liquid, or this?
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Answer the following science question clearly and accurately.
Depending on the surrounding conditions, normal matter usually exists as one of three phases: solid, liquid, or this?
gas
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Depending on the surrounding conditions, normal matter usually exists as one of three phases: solid, liquid, or gas. A phase change is a physical process in which a substance goes from one phase to another. Usually the change occurs when adding or removing heat at a particular temperature, known as the melting point or...
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Mary seldom _ because she likes doing things outside.
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Mary has a lot of hobbies. She usually gets up early so she can run before work. She doesn't often have time to skate, but she sometimes goes on Saturdays during the winter. Mary often rides a horse near here home. She sometimes goes after work, but she usually goes horseback riding on Sundays. She loves music...
Answer: D
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Mary has a lot of hobbies. She usually gets up early so she can run before work. She doesn't often have time to skate, but she sometimes goes on Saturdays during the winter. Mary often rides a horse near here home. She sometimes goes after work, but she usually goes horseback riding on Sundays. She loves music. She alw...
[ "goes to concerts", "goes to the gym", "goes to church", "watches TV" ]
What is the author's attitude towards the use of the Internet to strengthen relationships?
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: The Internet will open up new vistas , create the global village----you can make new friends all around the world. That, at least, is what it promised us. The difficulty is that it did not take the human mind into account. The reality is that we cannot keep relationships with more than a limited number of peo...
Answer: D
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The Internet will open up new vistas , create the global village----you can make new friends all around the world. That, at least, is what it promised us. The difficulty is that it did not take the human mind into account. The reality is that we cannot keep relationships with more than a limited number of people. No m...
[ "He thinks it useless", "He is hopeful of it.", "He approves of it.", "He doubts it." ]
Which of the following is not the opinion of the supporters?
A
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Not all memories are sweet. Some people spend all their lives trying to forget bad experiences. Violence and traffic accidents can leave people with terrible physical and emotional scars. Often they relive these experiences in nightmares. Now American researchers think they are close to developing a pill, wh...
Answer: A
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Not all memories are sweet. Some people spend all their lives trying to forget bad experiences. Violence and traffic accidents can leave people with terrible physical and emotional scars. Often they relive these experiences in nightmares. Now American researchers think they are close to developing a pill, which will ...
[ "The pill can erase all the memories in the past.", "Some memories can ruin people's life. The pill can relieve emotional suffering.", "The pill can also help many people who suffer from terrible memories.", "The pill can prevent or treat troubling memories in soldiers after war." ]
What is it called when a liquid displays more attraction between the liquid particles than attraction between the liquid and the glass?
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What is it called when a liquid displays more attraction between the liquid particles than attraction between the liquid and the glass?
cohesion
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Some liquids, such as mercury, display more attraction between the liquid particles than attraction between the liquid and the glass. This is known as cohesion . The pull between the liquid particles is stronger, so the liquid pulls away from the glass.
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How did Sarah's mom feel about her school three months ago?
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: This is an interview between the reporter and Sarah, a girl who created a website for her school. Reporter: Why did you start this new website for Alcott Middle School? Sarah: Three months ago, my mom was complaining about how she never hears about the days our school ends early until after the fact. She work...
Answer: C
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This is an interview between the reporter and Sarah, a girl who created a website for her school. Reporter: Why did you start this new website for Alcott Middle School? Sarah: Three months ago, my mom was complaining about how she never hears about the days our school ends early until after the fact. She works late an...
[ "Hopeful.", "Thankful.", "Dissatisfied.", "Uninterested." ]
If the person isn't very sick, the doctor only _ .
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Most people go to a doctor in their own town or suburb . But people in the Australian _ can't get to a doctor quickly. The nearest doctor is sometimes hundreds of kilometers away so they have to call him on a two-way radio. This special doctor is called the "flying doctor". He visits sick people by plane. Wh...
Answer: C
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Most people go to a doctor in their own town or suburb . But people in the Australian _ can't get to a doctor quickly. The nearest doctor is sometimes hundreds of kilometers away so they have to call him on a two-way radio. This special doctor is called the "flying doctor". He visits sick people by plane. When someon...
[ "tells him to have a rest", "tells him what food to eat", "gives him some advice", "gives him some medicine" ]
_ is in the photo.
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Hello! I'm Tom Green. I'm English. This is my mother. Her first name is Mary. This is my father. His first name is Steve. My phone number is seven six zero, nine one seven six. Li Lei is my friend. His English name is Paul. He is Chinese. His phone number is two eight one, five two four eight. Look at the phot...
Answer: D
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Hello! I'm Tom Green. I'm English. This is my mother. Her first name is Mary. This is my father. His first name is Steve. My phone number is seven six zero, nine one seven six. Li Lei is my friend. His English name is Paul. He is Chinese. His phone number is two eight one, five two four eight. Look at the photo. Who is...
[ "Paul", "Tom", "Steve", "Eric" ]
The baby stayed alive till the next day because _ .
C
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Passage: On a cold Christmas Eve in 1952, when the country was in the civil war, a young woman struggled along a village street, soon to give birth to a child. She pleaded with passers-by ,"Help me! Please, My baby." But no one helped her. A middle-aged couple walked by. The pushed away the young mother and asked," Wh...
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On a cold Christmas Eve in 1952, when the country was in the civil war, a young woman struggled along a village street, soon to give birth to a child. She pleaded with passers-by ,"Help me! Please, My baby." But no one helped her. A middle-aged couple walked by. The pushed away the young mother and asked," Where's the...
[ "the peasant helped his mother when he was born", "the bridge protected him from the cold and snow", "his mother kept him warm by her clothes and arms", "his mother pleaded with passers-by to lend her some clothes" ]
Which is the best title for the passage?
C
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Passage: A woman was having some trouble with her heart, so she went to see a doctor. He was a new doctor, and did not know her, so he first asked some questions about her, and one of them was, "How old are you?" "Well," she said, "I don't remember, doctor, but I will try to think." She thought for a moment and said, ...
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A woman was having some trouble with her heart, so she went to see a doctor. He was a new doctor, and did not know her, so he first asked some questions about her, and one of them was, "How old are you?" "Well," she said, "I don't remember, doctor, but I will try to think." She thought for a moment and said, "Yes, I r...
[ "A Maths Problem.", "A Woman and Her husband.", "How Old Is She?", "A Clever Doctor." ]
What opinion does the author hold?
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Most people follow others blindly just under the effect of peer pressure or because they feel it safe to follow a large number of people. In some rare cases it might be right to follow the crowd, but in most cases this' can be a big mistake. Actually there are reasons why we shouldn't follow the crowd blin...
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Most people follow others blindly just under the effect of peer pressure or because they feel it safe to follow a large number of people. In some rare cases it might be right to follow the crowd, but in most cases this' can be a big mistake. Actually there are reasons why we shouldn't follow the crowd blindly. Acco...
[ "It is wrong to follow other people.", "It takes time to think wisely.", "You should use your brain before following others.", "You shouldn't be sorry for what you have done." ]
What is an alpha particle with two protons and two neutrons called?
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Answer the following science question clearly and accurately.
What is an alpha particle with two protons and two neutrons called?
helium nucleus
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chloride nucleus
hydrogen nucleus
helium nucleus
In alpha decay, energy and an alpha particle are emitted by a nucleus that is unstable because it has too many protons. An alpha particle consists of two protons and two neutrons, so it is actually a helium nucleus.
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In what way are the French different from Americans according to Dr. Joseph Mercola?
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Why do Americans struggle with watching their weight, while the French, who consume rich food, continue to stay thin? Now a research by Cornell University suggests how life style and decisions about eating may affect weight. Researchers conclude that the French tend to stop eating when they feel full. Howeve...
Answer: B
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Why do Americans struggle with watching their weight, while the French, who consume rich food, continue to stay thin? Now a research by Cornell University suggests how life style and decisions about eating may affect weight. Researchers conclude that the French tend to stop eating when they feel full. However, Americ...
[ "They go shopping at supermarkets more frequently.", "They regard eating as a key part of their life style.", "They squeeze eating between the other daily activities.", "They usually eat too much canned and frozen food." ]
According to the passage, teenagers can learn a foreign language _ than younger children.
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Most people think that the older you get, the harder it is to learn a new language. That is, they believe that children learn more easily and efficiently than adults. Thus, at some point in our lives, maybe around age 12 or 13, we lose the ability to learn languages well. Is this idea a fact or myth ? Is it tr...
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Most people think that the older you get, the harder it is to learn a new language. That is, they believe that children learn more easily and efficiently than adults. Thus, at some point in our lives, maybe around age 12 or 13, we lose the ability to learn languages well. Is this idea a fact or myth ? Is it true that c...
[ "harder", "more efficiently", "more slowly", "more carefully" ]
The scientist are planning to use the new material in space vehicles, bridges and people because _ .
D
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Passage: American scientists have developed the first material that repairs itself. The material is a form of plastic that has been engineered to fill breaks in its surface. Plastics are used today in everything. Scientists wanted to find a way to make objects made of plastic last longer. The researchers hope their new...
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American scientists have developed the first material that repairs itself. The material is a form of plastic that has been engineered to fill breaks in its surface. Plastics are used today in everything. Scientists wanted to find a way to make objects made of plastic last longer. The researchers hope their new discover...
[ "the plastic parts in them are required to last longer", "they want to experiment in these places first", "the new material cannot be used elsewhere", "the plastic parts in them are easily broken or damaged" ]
Pitt took off the frame in order to _ .
C
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Passage: The small unframed painting called "Fisherman" was signed by a little-known Italian artist, Maveleone (1669-1740). When it was sold recently in New York for $ 27000, the seller, Mr. Oliver Pitt, was asked to explain how the picture had come into his possession. Pitt said, "I didn't know it was so valuable. I'm...
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The small unframed painting called "Fisherman" was signed by a little-known Italian artist, Maveleone (1669-1740). When it was sold recently in New York for $ 27000, the seller, Mr. Oliver Pitt, was asked to explain how the picture had come into his possession. Pitt said, "I didn't know it was so valuable. I'm not an a...
[ "clean the painting to put it up for sale", "look for the artist's signature", "use if for his wife's photograph", "find the painting's true value" ]
The main disadvantage of bottled water is probably that _ .
D
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Passage: As is known to us, Washington University in St. Louis became the first college in the United States to ban selling bottled water in 2009. Since then, more than a dozen small colleges and schools have done the same. The ban isn't because the schools don't want students to have easy access to water. Instead, t...
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As is known to us, Washington University in St. Louis became the first college in the United States to ban selling bottled water in 2009. Since then, more than a dozen small colleges and schools have done the same. The ban isn't because the schools don't want students to have easy access to water. Instead, the goal i...
[ "it is too expensive", "it is not fresh", "it's not convenient to carry", "Its bottle can't be reused" ]
From what Emily said on her turtle program, we know that _ .
C
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Passage: When Emily Beardmore first heard that a trip was being planned by the biology class at Windsor High School, she thought about how much fun it would be. "I thought it would be a really good experience to go with other friends and teachers to another country in an environment other than a vacation environment," ...
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When Emily Beardmore first heard that a trip was being planned by the biology class at Windsor High School, she thought about how much fun it would be. "I thought it would be a really good experience to go with other friends and teachers to another country in an environment other than a vacation environment," the 17-ye...
[ "she was afraid of walking on the beach at night", "she didn't dare to catch the powerful turtles", "she had thought turtles were small animals", "she got crazy at the sight of turtles at night" ]
"Blow hot and cold " can be used to talk about someone's _ .
B
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Passage: There are many idioms in English. An idiom is a phrase that we can't understand from the meaning of each word. The following are some of them. As the crow flies When a bird flies from place to place, it takes the most direct route. But when people drive, they have to follow roads and often go farther. When peo...
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There are many idioms in English. An idiom is a phrase that we can't understand from the meaning of each word. The following are some of them. As the crow flies When a bird flies from place to place, it takes the most direct route. But when people drive, they have to follow roads and often go farther. When people give ...
[ "dishonesty", "changing attitudes", "communication skills", "bad manner" ]
In the writer's opinion, which is thought to be the best way to express anger to kids?
D
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Passage: Many parents like setting family rules for their kids. When kids break rules, parents will give them some punishments, which aren't included in rules. In fact, when you tell your kids about a new rule, you should talk with them about the price they should pay for breaking the rule -- what the punishment will b...
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Many parents like setting family rules for their kids. When kids break rules, parents will give them some punishments, which aren't included in rules. In fact, when you tell your kids about a new rule, you should talk with them about the price they should pay for breaking the rule -- what the punishment will be. Punish...
[ "Punishing them.", "Keeping silent.", "Asking them to do some housework.", "Telling them how disappointed you are." ]
Why are ancient Greeks mentioned in the passage?
D
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Passage: Next time you're unhappy or complaining about your life, don't turn to a cheerful comedy. You might find a tear-jerking tragedy is just the thing you need to brighten your day. A team of researchers at Ohio State University, US, has found sad movies can make people happier, Science Daily reported last month. ...
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Next time you're unhappy or complaining about your life, don't turn to a cheerful comedy. You might find a tear-jerking tragedy is just the thing you need to brighten your day. A team of researchers at Ohio State University, US, has found sad movies can make people happier, Science Daily reported last month. Many peop...
[ "To introduce the meaning of the word \"Catharsis\".", "To explain the importance of knowing how to become happier.", "To prove that they were of high intelligence and guessed its meaning.", "To tell readers the relationship between tragedies and happiness was found long ago." ]
The methods being used to help northern spotted owls are _ .
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Passage: In the Pacific Northwest there is a kind of owl that serves as a unique piece to the Northwest habitat -- the northern spotted owl. Northern spotted owls are known to be curious. When seeing you, these owls will come down close and check you out. The northern spotted owl has been a savior of old-growth for...
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In the Pacific Northwest there is a kind of owl that serves as a unique piece to the Northwest habitat -- the northern spotted owl. Northern spotted owls are known to be curious. When seeing you, these owls will come down close and check you out. The northern spotted owl has been a savior of old-growth forests. Old...
[ "creative", "far-sighted", "unbearable", "ineffective" ]
They had _ way to get down the ridge.
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Passage: Sir Emest Shackleton was not only a great explorer, but also an intelligent man. He once found himself and two of his men at the top of an icy mountain ridge . They had no way to get down to its side. Their destination had been the tiny Whaling Station of strummers, near the South Pole. Shackleton knew if th...
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Sir Emest Shackleton was not only a great explorer, but also an intelligent man. He once found himself and two of his men at the top of an icy mountain ridge . They had no way to get down to its side. Their destination had been the tiny Whaling Station of strummers, near the South Pole. Shackleton knew if they didn't...
[ "many", "two", "only one", "no" ]
What describes how close an estimate is to a known standard?
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What describes how close an estimate is to a known standard?
accuracy
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In measuring quantities we always aim for high accuracy . Estimates that fall within the range of uncertainty for a given instrument are said to be accurate. In our previous example, all of the values between and including 52.4 mL and 53.4 mL would be considered accurate. Estimates that fall outside this range are inac...
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The passage is mainly about _ .
B
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Passage: Hero Carl West is an unassuming all-American 24 year old . You might think that because he works in a convenience store that he's not the brightest guy you're likely to meet. Yet this slightly scruffy young man in his Nike sneakers , was smart enough to break a fake story that successfully fooled the world for...
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Hero Carl West is an unassuming all-American 24 year old . You might think that because he works in a convenience store that he's not the brightest guy you're likely to meet. Yet this slightly scruffy young man in his Nike sneakers , was smart enough to break a fake story that successfully fooled the world for 35 years...
[ "life of Carl West and Steven", "suspicions about moon landing", "hard work of space exploration", "evidence of moon landing" ]
Which this new iPhone, you can do all the following EXCEPT _ .
B
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Passage: Expert Tricks on iPhone 5 We don't want to change your phone, we wanna make you say, wow, that is a bigger change than I expected. iPhone 5 in a result of that desire to surprise. It's been completely redesigned. For the first time ever, we've increased the size of display by making the screen taller but not w...
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Expert Tricks on iPhone 5 We don't want to change your phone, we wanna make you say, wow, that is a bigger change than I expected. iPhone 5 in a result of that desire to surprise. It's been completely redesigned. For the first time ever, we've increased the size of display by making the screen taller but not wider. You...
[ "doing things easily on it by moving arm away", "scrolling more quickly than before", "getting the entire shot in a single snap", "using Bodytime for a person's entire body" ]
What is the passage mainly about?
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Have you ever walked down a city street and suddenly seen a bright garden full of vegetables and flowers? It may be a community garden. The community gardens are planted by the people in the community. They are not just pretty places. They improve the neighborhoods. People first started planting these gardens ...
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Have you ever walked down a city street and suddenly seen a bright garden full of vegetables and flowers? It may be a community garden. The community gardens are planted by the people in the community. They are not just pretty places. They improve the neighborhoods. People first started planting these gardens during th...
[ "The relationship of neighbours.", "The future of community gardens.", "The introduction of community gardens.", "The experiments in community gardens." ]
In the author's opinion, there are _ true adventurers.
B
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Passage: There have never been many adventurers. You can read stories about men called adventurers. But they were really businessmen. There was something they wanted----- a lady, or money, or a country, or honor. And so they got it. But a true adventurer is different. He starts without any special purpose. He is ready ...
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There have never been many adventurers. You can read stories about men called adventurers. But they were really businessmen. There was something they wanted----- a lady, or money, or a country, or honor. And so they got it. But a true adventurer is different. He starts without any special purpose. He is ready for anyth...
[ "many", "few", "no", "a few" ]
Which of the following is TRUE about teenagers?
B
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Passage: Parents might tell older children to "Act your age". But some researchers say that is what persons from thirteen to nineteen years old are doing. While teenagers can look all grown up, studies have shown that their brains are still developing. How much this explains their behavior, though, is a subject of deba...
Answer: B
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Parents might tell older children to "Act your age". But some researchers say that is what persons from thirteen to nineteen years old are doing. While teenagers can look all grown up, studies have shown that their brains are still developing. How much this explains their behavior, though, is a subject of debate. Jay G...
[ "Their brains have almost stopped developing.", "Their cultures have influenced their behavior more or less.", "The behavior of brainless teens has drawn a lot more attention.", "Staying more often with adults makes things even worse." ]
The passage mainly tells us _ .
C
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Passage: Many college students have given up taking class notes by hand. Instead, they type on computers. But scientists say that method is less helpful. If you need to remember something, write it. Writing notes by hand is much better for long-term memory of idea. So, turn off your computer if you want to remember so...
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Many college students have given up taking class notes by hand. Instead, they type on computers. But scientists say that method is less helpful. If you need to remember something, write it. Writing notes by hand is much better for long-term memory of idea. So, turn off your computer if you want to remember something. ...
[ "how to take notes fast in college class", "how to work out conceptual problems", "taking notes by hand is better than typing", "taking notes is important in class" ]
You can choose _ as your destination, if you have a six-day-off holiday in March.
C
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Passage: HAS Travel Dot is a travel agency which offers many interesting travel packages. _ $ 2900 Depart : Mar. 21, 2014 Return: Mar. 29, 2014 Australia's Gold Coast is a modern city of high-rise buildings, built around beautiful beaches. There are international theme parks, first-class restaurants, and lively night...
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HAS Travel Dot is a travel agency which offers many interesting travel packages. _ $ 2900 Depart : Mar. 21, 2014 Return: Mar. 29, 2014 Australia's Gold Coast is a modern city of high-rise buildings, built around beautiful beaches. There are international theme parks, first-class restaurants, and lively nightclubs. _...
[ "Britain", "Ontario", "Penang", "Gold Coast" ]
The best title for the passage is _ .
A
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: The clock struck eleven at night. The whole house was quiet. Everyone was in bed except me. Under the strong light, I looked sadly at a huge pile of those trouble things --books. I was going to have my exam the next day. "When can I go to bed?" I asked myself. I didn't answer. And I could not. The clock stru...
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The clock struck eleven at night. The whole house was quiet. Everyone was in bed except me. Under the strong light, I looked sadly at a huge pile of those trouble things --books. I was going to have my exam the next day. "When can I go to bed?" I asked myself. I didn't answer. And I could not. The clock struck twelve...
[ "The Night Before The Exam", "Working Far Into Night", "A Slow Student", "Going Over Lessons" ]
What produces gametes with different alleles?
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What produces gametes with different alleles?
heterozygotes
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How did the author feel at first with the residents?
D
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Passage: Last summer, as part of my high school graduation project, I volunteered at Saunders House nursing home. I choose this experience because it was something that I had never done before and I wanted to lend a helping hand. At first it was challenging because I was extremely shy. My goal in volunteering was to br...
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Last summer, as part of my high school graduation project, I volunteered at Saunders House nursing home. I choose this experience because it was something that I had never done before and I wanted to lend a helping hand. At first it was challenging because I was extremely shy. My goal in volunteering was to bring a smi...
[ "Sad.", "Comfortable.", "Excited.", "Nervous." ]
What does the author want to tell us with the passage?
A
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: The hit movieNotting Hillbegins with a famous scene. Hugh Grant bumps into Julia Roberts and spills orange juice all over her. After the _ , Grant repeatedly says: " I am so sorry. I am so sorry." His actions in this scene are very British. If Roberts' character were from Britain then she would probably ap...
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The hit movieNotting Hillbegins with a famous scene. Hugh Grant bumps into Julia Roberts and spills orange juice all over her. After the _ , Grant repeatedly says: " I am so sorry. I am so sorry." His actions in this scene are very British. If Roberts' character were from Britain then she would probably apologize r...
[ "British people overuse \"sorry\" in daily life.", "British people now say \"sorry\" in different situations.", "Middle classes in British are to blame for not being working class.", "Britons say \"sorry\" to avoid confrontation." ]
The case last October was important because _ .
D
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Passage: Most shoplifters agree that the January sales offer wonderful opportunities for the hard-working thief. With the shops so crowded and the staff so busy, it does not require any extraordinary talent to help you to take one or two little things and escape unnoticed. It is known, in the business, as "hoisting". ...
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Most shoplifters agree that the January sales offer wonderful opportunities for the hard-working thief. With the shops so crowded and the staff so busy, it does not require any extraordinary talent to help you to take one or two little things and escape unnoticed. It is known, in the business, as "hoisting". But the h...
[ "the store got the dresses back", "the equipment was able to frighten shoplifters", "other shops found out about the equipment", "the kind of evidence supplied was accepted by court" ]
How many people among 100 people use their left hands better?
A
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Passage: Hands play an important part in our daily life. But do you know which of your two hands you use more? Very few people use both hands _ well .Most of us are right-handed. Only about five people out of a hundred are left-handed. New-born babies can take hold of things with either of their hands, but in about tw...
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Hands play an important part in our daily life. But do you know which of your two hands you use more? Very few people use both hands _ well .Most of us are right-handed. Only about five people out of a hundred are left-handed. New-born babies can take hold of things with either of their hands, but in about two years t...
[ "5%.", "50%.", "95%.", "30%" ]
What do you call the energy that must be overcome in order for a chemical reaction to occur, or the minimum energy required to start a chemical reaction?
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What do you call the energy that must be overcome in order for a chemical reaction to occur, or the minimum energy required to start a chemical reaction?
activation energy
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Regardless of whether reactions are exothermic reactions or endothermic reactions , they all need energy to get started. This energy is called activation energy . Activation energy is like the push you need to start moving down a slide. The push gives you enough energy to start moving. Once you start, you keep moving w...
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Food can influence us in many ways except our _ .
D
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Passage: There is a famous saying from the French politician J.A. Brillat-Savarin that goes: "Tell me what kind of food you eat, and I will tell you what kind of man you are." It can be easy to not really think about what you eat. For example, whenever you go into a supermarket to buy a drink, it is all too easy to pic...
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There is a famous saying from the French politician J.A. Brillat-Savarin that goes: "Tell me what kind of food you eat, and I will tell you what kind of man you are." It can be easy to not really think about what you eat. For example, whenever you go into a supermarket to buy a drink, it is all too easy to pick up an i...
[ "health", "beliefs", "customs", "dreams" ]
The United States Conference of Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement is aimed at _ .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: The United States is not part of the Kyoto Protocol.But since 2005 more than 1,000 mayors across the country have agreed to sign their own version of the protocol. It is called the United States Conference of Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement.Local leaders have agreed to follow the suggestions of the Kyoto ...
Answer: B
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The United States is not part of the Kyoto Protocol.But since 2005 more than 1,000 mayors across the country have agreed to sign their own version of the protocol. It is called the United States Conference of Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement.Local leaders have agreed to follow the suggestions of the Kyoto Protocol ...
[ "reducing energy use", "reducing air pollution", "improving public health", "reusing waste materials" ]
A cup of dog food weighs 1/4 of a pound. If Mike has 2 dogs that each eat 6 cups of dog food twice a day how many 20 pound bags of dog food does he need to buy a month?
Each dog eats 6*2=<<6*2=12>>12 cups of food a day His two dogs eat 12*2=<<12*2=24>>24 cups a day Thus they eat 24/4=<<24/4=6>>6 pounds a day So they eat 6*30=<<6*30=180>>180 pounds a month So he needs to buy 180/20=<<180/20=9>>9 bags of food #### 9
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
A cup of dog food weighs 1/4 of a pound. If Mike has 2 dogs that each eat 6 cups of dog food twice a day how many 20 pound bags of dog food does he need to buy a month?
Each dog eats 6*2=<<6*2=12>>12 cups of food a day His two dogs eat 12*2=<<12*2=24>>24 cups a day Thus they eat 24/4=<<24/4=6>>6 pounds a day So they eat 6*30=<<6*30=180>>180 pounds a month So he needs to buy 180/20=<<180/20=9>>9 bags of food #### 9
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The old man walked by the beach as usual to _
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Passage: The old man woke up before sunrise, as he often did, to walk by the beach and greet the new day. As he moved through the early morning, he saw a young man , bending and reaching and throwing, in celebration of the perfect day soon to begin As he came near, he realized that the young man was not dancing to the...
Answer: B
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The old man woke up before sunrise, as he often did, to walk by the beach and greet the new day. As he moved through the early morning, he saw a young man , bending and reaching and throwing, in celebration of the perfect day soon to begin As he came near, he realized that the young man was not dancing to the day, , b...
[ "meet his friends", "greet the new day", "1ook for the starfish", "dance to the wind" ]
What do we call the lowest layer of the atmosphere?
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What do we call the lowest layer of the atmosphere?
troposphere
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The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere. In it, temperature decreases with altitude. The troposphere gets some of its heat directly from the Sun. Most, however, comes from Earth's surface. The surface is heated by the Sun and some of that heat radiates back into the air. This makes the temperature higher ...
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Passage: It is commonly known that Japan went from a 19th century national economy to a 20th century global economy in a time span of 30 years between 1945 and 1975. What is less known is that Japan, understanding that fast, efficient transport was the key to a global economy, was the first country in the world to intr...
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It is commonly known that Japan went from a 19th century national economy to a 20th century global economy in a time span of 30 years between 1945 and 1975. What is less known is that Japan, understanding that fast, efficient transport was the key to a global economy, was the first country in the world to introduce the...
[ "Bullet trains are the most convenient means of transportation compared with others.", "Bullet trains are the only key to developing the economy of a country.", "Bullet trains can save time and energy for people.", "Bullet trains have many advantages and are accepted by more and more countries." ]
When two skateboarders push against each other what happens?
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When two skateboarders push against each other what happens?
they move apart
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Which of the following may NOT be the reason why so many people accept foreign festivals?
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Passage: Nowadays,people in China are increasingly interested in celebrating foreign festivals,especially those western festivals. A survey conducted recently by sina.com showed that among the 18,222 people surveyed 63.90%said celebrating Christmas is just another way of recreation,nothing serious while 17.85%surve...
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Nowadays,people in China are increasingly interested in celebrating foreign festivals,especially those western festivals. A survey conducted recently by sina.com showed that among the 18,222 people surveyed 63.90%said celebrating Christmas is just another way of recreation,nothing serious while 17.85%surveyed consi...
[ "People can relax themselves.", "People can show their thanks to others.", "Foreign festivals have longer histories than Chinese ones", "People have known more about the western culture." ]
From the passage we know that students usually have lunch _ .
A
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Passage: In most parts of the world, many students help their school make less pollution. They join in "environment clubs". In an environment club, people work together to make our environment clean. Here are things students often do: Turn off the water! Do you know that some toilets can waste twenty to forty tons of w...
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In most parts of the world, many students help their school make less pollution. They join in "environment clubs". In an environment club, people work together to make our environment clean. Here are things students often do: Turn off the water! Do you know that some toilets can waste twenty to forty tons of water an h...
[ "at school", "in clubs", "at home", "in shops" ]
What is the series of changes in the reproductive system of a mature female that happens monthly?
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What is the series of changes in the reproductive system of a mature female that happens monthly?
menstrual cycle
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The menstrual cycle is a series of changes in the reproductive system of mature females that repeats every month. While the egg and follicle are developing in the ovary, tissues are building up inside the uterus , the reproductive organ where the baby would develop. The uterus develops a thick lining covered in tiny bl...
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Where can you possibly read this article?
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Passage: A three-year independent investigation into the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon has _ new eyewitness evidence which, according to the Southern California-based researchers who conducted the investigation conclusively (and unfortunately), establishes as a historical fact that the violence which took p...
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A three-year independent investigation into the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon has _ new eyewitness evidence which, according to the Southern California-based researchers who conducted the investigation conclusively (and unfortunately), establishes as a historical fact that the violence which took place in A...
[ "In a newspaper.", "In a book.", "On a website.", "In a magazine." ]
According to the passage , which of the following is right ?
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: A teenager who is preparing to go to high school has probably heard all kinds of different things about high school freshmen from his parents , fiends , or old brothers and sisters. The change from middle school to high school can seem like a frightening experience for teens going into high school , but it is ...
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A teenager who is preparing to go to high school has probably heard all kinds of different things about high school freshmen from his parents , fiends , or old brothers and sisters. The change from middle school to high school can seem like a frightening experience for teens going into high school , but it is not alway...
[ "The grades in middle school are not important", "All the classes don't allow the students to get credits in high school in some countries", "A teenager may hear things about high school from their teachers", "What a teen does with his freedom in high school has nothing to do with his college life." ]
According to the article, Steve Jobs _ .
D
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Passage: On Wednesday evening in New York, Apple broke the news that Steve Jobs had died. Since then, praise and respect have poured over the world like rain. He changed industries, redefined business models, fused technology and art. People are comparing him to Thomas Edison, Walt Disney and Leonardo da Vinci, and sa...
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On Wednesday evening in New York, Apple broke the news that Steve Jobs had died. Since then, praise and respect have poured over the world like rain. He changed industries, redefined business models, fused technology and art. People are comparing him to Thomas Edison, Walt Disney and Leonardo da Vinci, and saying it w...
[ "preferred products made with simple designs", "got his products designed ahead of his time.", "didn't like smart phones made by other manufacturers.", "didn't think smart phones with physical keys would be popular" ]
The most important thing to keep in mind when being interviewed for a job is to _ .
D
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Passage: Smart job-seekers need to rid themselves of several standard myths about interviewing before they start looking for a job. What follows is a list of some of these untruths and some tips to help you do your best at your next interview. Myth 1: The aim of interviewing is to obtain (means "get") a job offer. Only...
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Smart job-seekers need to rid themselves of several standard myths about interviewing before they start looking for a job. What follows is a list of some of these untruths and some tips to help you do your best at your next interview. Myth 1: The aim of interviewing is to obtain (means "get") a job offer. Only half tru...
[ "try to obtain the job", "reject the job first", "qualify yourself for the job", "see if it is a job you want" ]
When Pepys was tidying his room and things, Jane came in and told him that _ .
C
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Passage: Pepys and his wife had asked some friends to dinner on Sunday, September 2nd, 1666. The servants were up very late on the Saturday evening, getting everything ready for the next day, and while they were busy they saw the glow of a fire start in the sky. By 3 o'clock on the Sunday morning, the glow had become s...
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Pepys and his wife had asked some friends to dinner on Sunday, September 2nd, 1666. The servants were up very late on the Saturday evening, getting everything ready for the next day, and while they were busy they saw the glow of a fire start in the sky. By 3 o'clock on the Sunday morning, the glow had become so bright ...
[ "the fire was dying down", "the fire had been put out", "the fire was a bad one", "no flame could be seen" ]
From what the patient said we can learn that _ .
B
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Passage: I think it's really very good to be a doctor. On the one hand, you can save people; on the other hand, they share their experiences of life with you. I've been a doctor in Los Angeles. To be frank, my work is terribly busy but interesting. I can always meet patients in different conditions. One 'of my patients...
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I think it's really very good to be a doctor. On the one hand, you can save people; on the other hand, they share their experiences of life with you. I've been a doctor in Los Angeles. To be frank, my work is terribly busy but interesting. I can always meet patients in different conditions. One 'of my patients is a suc...
[ "money is the most important", "happiness is the most important", "success the most important", "health is the most important" ]
Which is the best title for the third piece of news?
C
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Passage: Here are four pieces of news from China Daily: SHANGHAI---The Huachen Group, which has put 83 million yuan in the development of the commerce market since its official registration late last year, recently held a meeting in Shanghai to show the use of its newly opened tourism business payment network. The netw...
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Here are four pieces of news from China Daily: SHANGHAI---The Huachen Group, which has put 83 million yuan in the development of the commerce market since its official registration late last year, recently held a meeting in Shanghai to show the use of its newly opened tourism business payment network. The network aims ...
[ "Ready to Fight", "No Good End", "Wait and See", "Peace Comes First" ]
The second half of the story has been in wrong order.(Parts a-d) Choose the rearranged order which you think is right.
C
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Passage: A HOLIDAY jet pilot said that he would land and call the police after a woman refused to stop smoking. He warned Maureen Harkavy, "Put that cigarette out, or I'll land the plane and have you arrested." Maureen, 47, was so shocked she wrote to the airline's chairman.But his reply was even ruder. "You seem to ...
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A HOLIDAY jet pilot said that he would land and call the police after a woman refused to stop smoking. He warned Maureen Harkavy, "Put that cigarette out, or I'll land the plane and have you arrested." Maureen, 47, was so shocked she wrote to the airline's chairman.But his reply was even ruder. "You seem to think you...
[ "a, c, b, d", "c, a, b, d", "c, a, d, b", "d, a, b, c" ]
Which of the following CAN'T you do in order to deal with autumn blues?
B
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Passage: Autumn blues? Let the sunshine in falling leaves, flowers, and cold winds. For many people late autumn can be a season of depression. Those who suffer from " the autumn blue" are often extremely tired, lack energy, need more sleep, feel increased appetite and gain weight. "The exact cause of this condition, of...
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Autumn blues? Let the sunshine in falling leaves, flowers, and cold winds. For many people late autumn can be a season of depression. Those who suffer from " the autumn blue" are often extremely tired, lack energy, need more sleep, feel increased appetite and gain weight. "The exact cause of this condition, often calle...
[ "Reset the biological clock regulating mood, sleep and hormones.", "Eat more food very low in calories and sugar.", "Keep the balance of nerves that transmit information.", "Take outdoor activities or sports." ]
A box holds 2 dozen doughnuts. If the family ate 8 doughnuts, how many doughnuts are left?
Two dozens of doughnuts are equal to 2 x 12 = <<2*12=24>>24 doughnuts. Since 8 doughnuts were eaten, therefore 24 - 8 = <<24-8=16>>16 doughnuts are left. #### 16
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
A box holds 2 dozen doughnuts. If the family ate 8 doughnuts, how many doughnuts are left?
Two dozens of doughnuts are equal to 2 x 12 = <<2*12=24>>24 doughnuts. Since 8 doughnuts were eaten, therefore 24 - 8 = <<24-8=16>>16 doughnuts are left. #### 16
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Bob had to work after class and during his holidays because _ .
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Passage: Bob was a clever college student, but his family was poor, so he had to work after class and during his holidays to get enough money for his studies. One summer he got a job in a butcher's shop during the day time, and another in a hospital at night. In the shop, he learned to cut and sell meat. He did so we...
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Bob was a clever college student, but his family was poor, so he had to work after class and during his holidays to get enough money for his studies. One summer he got a job in a butcher's shop during the day time, and another in a hospital at night. In the shop, he learned to cut and sell meat. He did so well that t...
[ "his father told him to make more friends", "he wanted to become a rich man", "his family couldn't support him", "he had nothing to do at home." ]
Marissa's sunflower is 21 inches taller than her little sister. If her sister is 4 feet 3 inches tall, how tall is Marissa's sunflower in feet?
Since 1 foot is equal to 12 inches, then 4 feet is equal to 4 x 12 = <<4*12=48>>48 inches. So, Marissa's sister is 48 + 3 = <<48+3=51>>51 inches tall. The sunflower is 51 + 21 = <<51+21=72>>72 inches tall. Therefore, the sunflower is 72/12 = <<72/12=6>>6 feet tall. #### 6
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
Marissa's sunflower is 21 inches taller than her little sister. If her sister is 4 feet 3 inches tall, how tall is Marissa's sunflower in feet?
Since 1 foot is equal to 12 inches, then 4 feet is equal to 4 x 12 = <<4*12=48>>48 inches. So, Marissa's sister is 48 + 3 = <<48+3=51>>51 inches tall. The sunflower is 51 + 21 = <<51+21=72>>72 inches tall. Therefore, the sunflower is 72/12 = <<72/12=6>>6 feet tall. #### 6
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So far, the technique of E-DNA has NOT helped scientists search for _ .
D
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Passage: Many science fiction stories tell about explorers arriving in a new world. The explorers then use some kind of high-tech device to test for breathable air or signs of life. But here on Earth, science fiction is becoming reality through a new sampling technology called environmental DNA, or e-DNA for short. Sci...
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Many science fiction stories tell about explorers arriving in a new world. The explorers then use some kind of high-tech device to test for breathable air or signs of life. But here on Earth, science fiction is becoming reality through a new sampling technology called environmental DNA, or e-DNA for short. Scientists c...
[ "wild Yangtze giant soft-shell turtles", "endangered golden tree-frogs", "the local extinction of a leopard frog", "the spread of the New Zealand mud-snail" ]
We can infer from the passage that _ .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: People living in the UK take quite a few holidays abroad and in this country each year.Choices made about where to go, how to get there and what to do while there can either benefit or harm the environment. While on holiday Many of the things you can do to the greener on holiday will be the same things you can...
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People living in the UK take quite a few holidays abroad and in this country each year.Choices made about where to go, how to get there and what to do while there can either benefit or harm the environment. While on holiday Many of the things you can do to the greener on holiday will be the same things you can do at ho...
[ "it is not easy for people to travel abroad.", "not everyone can tell an illegal souvenir.", "green holidays have been accepted by people.", "volunteer work is a must for protecting natural habitats." ]
Metabolic pathways are a series of reactions catalyzed by multiple what?
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Metabolic pathways are a series of reactions catalyzed by multiple what?
enzymes
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Figure 4.11 Metabolic pathways are a series of reactions catalyzed by multiple enzymes. Feedback inhibition, where the end product of the pathway inhibits an upstream process, is an important regulatory mechanism in cells.
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Emily loves to have pets and for that reason, she has 4 dogs in her home. Each one eats 250 grams of food per day. She has to go on vacation for 14 days. How many kilograms of food should she buy for her 4 dogs so they don't starve while she is out?
Each dog would eat 250 grams so 4 will would eat 4 x 250 grams = <<4*250=1000>>1000 grams of food per day. 1.000 grams is equal a 1 kilogram. Emily is going on vacation for 14 days and with the 4 dogs together eating 1 kilogram of food per day, 14 days x 1 kg of food/day = <<14*1=14>>14 kg of food would be enough for t...
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
Emily loves to have pets and for that reason, she has 4 dogs in her home. Each one eats 250 grams of food per day. She has to go on vacation for 14 days. How many kilograms of food should she buy for her 4 dogs so they don't starve while she is out?
Each dog would eat 250 grams so 4 will would eat 4 x 250 grams = <<4*250=1000>>1000 grams of food per day. 1.000 grams is equal a 1 kilogram. Emily is going on vacation for 14 days and with the 4 dogs together eating 1 kilogram of food per day, 14 days x 1 kg of food/day = <<14*1=14>>14 kg of food would be enough for t...
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What is the overall tone of this passage?
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: You've bought what you need. The grocery cashier asks, "Will that be paper or plastic? You reply "Plastic, please." This seems like a simple question and there are plenty of reasons we choose plastic: easier to carry, lighter than paper bags, possibly less damaging to the environment, less expensive to the sho...
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You've bought what you need. The grocery cashier asks, "Will that be paper or plastic? You reply "Plastic, please." This seems like a simple question and there are plenty of reasons we choose plastic: easier to carry, lighter than paper bags, possibly less damaging to the environment, less expensive to the shop owners,...
[ "Excited", "Serious", "Ironical", "Casual" ]
According to the passage, school counselors _ .
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: School Counseling In our grandparents' time, it was unthinkable.In our parents' time, it was unusual and nobody spoke openly about counseling.These days, more and more schools are asking for this service and it is considered a necessity for most.Why is it? What has changed in the last fifty years to have made...
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School Counseling In our grandparents' time, it was unthinkable.In our parents' time, it was unusual and nobody spoke openly about counseling.These days, more and more schools are asking for this service and it is considered a necessity for most.Why is it? What has changed in the last fifty years to have made counseli...
[ "bear high pressure themselves", "are the guarantee of school success", "have more responsibilities than teachers", "are more likely to be accepted when pupils have problems" ]
Italian families celebrate the Christmas Eve meal with different kinds of _ .
B
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Passage: The Christmas Eve meal is very important in most European countries. While other Christian families around the world celebrate this great meal with different kinds of meat, it is a tradition for Italians to eat seven different kinds of fish. Such a meal is called the "Feast of the Seven Fishes". It's also cons...
Answer: B
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The Christmas Eve meal is very important in most European countries. While other Christian families around the world celebrate this great meal with different kinds of meat, it is a tradition for Italians to eat seven different kinds of fish. Such a meal is called the "Feast of the Seven Fishes". It's also considered tr...
[ "meat", "fish", "desserts", "antipasto" ]
Which of the following might be more inviting to a sports fan?
D
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Passage: The winter Vacation is just around the corner.With such along holiday to spend,have you decided where to get yourself relaxed from the great pressure of school study? Our company specializes in civil tours.we take pride in offering you the best services and in providing you with a vacation that will be fondly ...
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The winter Vacation is just around the corner.With such along holiday to spend,have you decided where to get yourself relaxed from the great pressure of school study? Our company specializes in civil tours.we take pride in offering you the best services and in providing you with a vacation that will be fondly remembere...
[ "Koalas Park Sanctuary.", "Art Gallery of New South Wales.", "The Australian Museum.", "Sydney Olympic Park" ]
What do we know about a cottage?
C
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Passage: For many people, the story of cottages -- small vacation homes away from the city -- is a deeply personal one. For some families, cottages have been the scene of reunions, vacations and family adventures for generations. In North America, "cottaging " really began during the 19th century. At that time, crowds ...
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For many people, the story of cottages -- small vacation homes away from the city -- is a deeply personal one. For some families, cottages have been the scene of reunions, vacations and family adventures for generations. In North America, "cottaging " really began during the 19th century. At that time, crowds of people...
[ "It is far from lakes.", "It is not popular now.", "It was probably built of wood.", "It was built in a short time." ]
Prior to ovulation, ovarian steroid hormones stimulate the uterus to prepare for support of what?
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Prior to ovulation, ovarian steroid hormones stimulate the uterus to prepare for support of what?
embryo
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Where does Berners-Lee live today?
B
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Passage: 1990 was a significant year in world enents. In Febbruary, Nelson Mandela was set free after 27 years in prison. In October, East and West Germany became one country again. Then at the end of 1990, the World Wide Web was born. For this final event we have one man to thank, Tim Berners-Lee, the father of the We...
Answer: B
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1990 was a significant year in world enents. In Febbruary, Nelson Mandela was set free after 27 years in prison. In October, East and West Germany became one country again. Then at the end of 1990, the World Wide Web was born. For this final event we have one man to thank, Tim Berners-Lee, the father of the Web. Berner...
[ "England.", "Switzerland.", "America.", "Canada." ]
Hua Luogeng was _ in 1937. Which of the following cannot be chosen?
A
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Passage: The famous Chinese mathematician Hua Luogeng was born in Jintan County, Jiangsu province in 1910. When he was young, life was very difficult for his family. Still, the boy took great interest in math. In the summer of 1931, he was fortunate enough to become an assistant in the Math Department of Qinghua Uni...
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The famous Chinese mathematician Hua Luogeng was born in Jintan County, Jiangsu province in 1910. When he was young, life was very difficult for his family. Still, the boy took great interest in math. In the summer of 1931, he was fortunate enough to become an assistant in the Math Department of Qinghua University, ...
[ "in China", "abroad", "in Cambridge", "in England" ]
The man doesn't want to go out because _ .
D
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Passage: A bus stops at a small bus stop. A man is hungry and he wants to buy some cakes. It's raining hard, he doesn't want to go out in the rain. He sees a boy. "Come here, boy!" he cries. "Do you know how much the cakes are?" The boy says yes. The man gives the boy four dollars and asks him to buy two cakes. "One ...
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A bus stops at a small bus stop. A man is hungry and he wants to buy some cakes. It's raining hard, he doesn't want to go out in the rain. He sees a boy. "Come here, boy!" he cries. "Do you know how much the cakes are?" The boy says yes. The man gives the boy four dollars and asks him to buy two cakes. "One is for yo...
[ "he is tired", "he doesn't like rain", "he is hungry", "it's raining hard" ]
Why do koalas sleep a lot?
C
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Passage: A Koala Isn't a Bear Koalas remind people of teddy bears.They have thick fur and large ears.Their broad, flat nose makes them look cute, similar to teddy bears.In fact koalas aren't cute.They have sharp teeth and very sharp claws! Koalas are marsupials.This means the mother carries her baby in a pocket while i...
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A Koala Isn't a Bear Koalas remind people of teddy bears.They have thick fur and large ears.Their broad, flat nose makes them look cute, similar to teddy bears.In fact koalas aren't cute.They have sharp teeth and very sharp claws! Koalas are marsupials.This means the mother carries her baby in a pocket while it develop...
[ "Their babies need to get much rest.", "They get tired from playing so much.", "Their food does not give them much energy.", "They do not like to be awake when it is warm." ]