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Technically, any redox reaction can be set up to make a what?
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Technically, any redox reaction can be set up to make a what?
voltaic cell
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Technically, any redox reaction can be set up to make a voltaic cell. In modern society, however, only certain redox reactions are put to practical use. A portable voltaic cell that generates electricity to power devices for our convenience is called a battery. All batteries are based on redox reactions. The first batt...
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We can buy _ in the shop.
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Passage: Welcome to our food shop. All kinds of food are on sale! Do you need vegetables? We have many kinds of vegetables. They are not dear. Do you like milk? We have good milk, like Guangming, Mengniu and Yili, for just two yuan a bottle. Do you like chicken? Chicken is for just twelve yuan a kilo. Beef is for just...
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Welcome to our food shop. All kinds of food are on sale! Do you need vegetables? We have many kinds of vegetables. They are not dear. Do you like milk? We have good milk, like Guangming, Mengniu and Yili, for just two yuan a bottle. Do you like chicken? Chicken is for just twelve yuan a kilo. Beef is for just eighteen...
[ "bike", "book", "shoes", "milk" ]
Suzy Jordan decorated a tree to _ .
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Passage: Theangelshavefinallybeenconnectedtogether andthebowshaveallbeencarefully fixed across the branches.After three months of hard work, 16-year-old Suzy Jordan's tree is finally appearing at the yearly Festival of Trees in honor of her best friend, Emily Austin. "All that's needed now is a real angel,"says Suzy,"t...
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Theangelshavefinallybeenconnectedtogether andthebowshaveallbeencarefully fixed across the branches.After three months of hard work, 16-year-old Suzy Jordan's tree is finally appearing at the yearly Festival of Trees in honor of her best friend, Emily Austin. "All that's needed now is a real angel,"says Suzy,"to help 13...
[ "help Emily realize her dream", "prepare for the Festival of Trees", "show admiration for Emily Austin", "call on more people to help Emily" ]
In the latest field of regenerative medicine, what are replacement parts made of?
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Passage: For centuries, medical pioneers have refined a variety of methods and medicines to treat sickness, injury, and disability, enabling people to live longer and healthier lives. "A salamander (a small lizard-like animal) can grow back its leg. Why can't a human do the same?" asked Peruvian-born surgeon Dr. Anthon...
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For centuries, medical pioneers have refined a variety of methods and medicines to treat sickness, injury, and disability, enabling people to live longer and healthier lives. "A salamander (a small lizard-like animal) can grow back its leg. Why can't a human do the same?" asked Peruvian-born surgeon Dr. Anthony Atala i...
[ "Donated cells, tissues and organs.", "Rejected cells, tissues and organs.", "Cells, tissues and organs of one's own.", "Cells, tissues and organs made of steel." ]
Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Everyone knows what a needle is. Of course there are needles and needles: Needles for sewing machines, needles for injection , you name it. But few people think of the wonder : a needle works in the hands of those who practice acupuncture . During the past ten years or so, I have been suffering from terrible h...
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Everyone knows what a needle is. Of course there are needles and needles: Needles for sewing machines, needles for injection , you name it. But few people think of the wonder : a needle works in the hands of those who practice acupuncture . During the past ten years or so, I have been suffering from terrible headache. ...
[ "the neighbour fixed needles on his own head", "The neighbour is a kind-hearted person.", "The man's pain was killed before the doctor arrived", "Soon after the acupuncture, the man was completely recovered." ]
John Williams has lived in his present location _ .
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Passage: More than 40 years ago, John Williams gave away all of his belongings and went off to the mountains to live the way people lived 100 years ago. For food he traps wild animals, fishes in the rivers, and plants whatever he can. John lives in a cabin he made by hand, out of trees he chopped down with an ax. Thoug...
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More than 40 years ago, John Williams gave away all of his belongings and went off to the mountains to live the way people lived 100 years ago. For food he traps wild animals, fishes in the rivers, and plants whatever he can. John lives in a cabin he made by hand, out of trees he chopped down with an ax. Though he has ...
[ "since he was born", "since his wife died", "almost half his life", "since he graduated from college" ]
Depending on a tumor’s location, for example, cancer surgeons may be unable to remove it. radiation and chemotherapy are difficult, and it is often impossible to target only the cancer cells. the treatments inevitably destroy this?
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Answer the following science question clearly and accurately.
Depending on a tumor’s location, for example, cancer surgeons may be unable to remove it. radiation and chemotherapy are difficult, and it is often impossible to target only the cancer cells. the treatments inevitably destroy this?
healthy cells
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Cancer treatments vary depending on the disease’s type and stage. Traditional approaches, including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and hormonal therapy, aim to remove or kill rapidly dividing cancer cells, but these strategies have their limitations. Depending on a tumor’s location, for example, cancer surgeons may ...
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The purpose of this passage is to _ .
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Passage: "The world's oceans are slowly getting more acidic." say scientists. The researchers from California report that the change is taking place in response to higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The lowering of the waters' PH value is not great at the moment but could cause a serious threat to curr...
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"The world's oceans are slowly getting more acidic." say scientists. The researchers from California report that the change is taking place in response to higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The lowering of the waters' PH value is not great at the moment but could cause a serious threat to current ocean...
[ "show people the findings of a research team", "inform people of how acid the ocean is now", "introduce Dr Caldeira and his team's research", "warn people of the higher level of CO2" ]
In which country was the first Laughter Club started?
D
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Passage: Do you want to live a happier, less stressful life? Try laughing for no reason at all. That's how thousands of people start their day at Laughter Clubs around the world - and many doctors now think that having a good laugh might be one of the best ways to stay healthy. The first Laughter Club was started in ...
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Do you want to live a happier, less stressful life? Try laughing for no reason at all. That's how thousands of people start their day at Laughter Clubs around the world - and many doctors now think that having a good laugh might be one of the best ways to stay healthy. The first Laughter Club was started in Mumbai, I...
[ "Britain.", "America.", "Australia.", "India." ]
Are students allowed to change the color of their hair in Japan?
D
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Passage: There are a lot of school rules around the world. For example, in Australia, Canada, Japan and the United States, students have to wear uniforms, and they are not allowed to wear earrings. Some schools in Japan and other countries have rules about hair. For example, students are not allowed to change the color...
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There are a lot of school rules around the world. For example, in Australia, Canada, Japan and the United States, students have to wear uniforms, and they are not allowed to wear earrings. Some schools in Japan and other countries have rules about hair. For example, students are not allowed to change the color of their...
[ "Yes, they aren't .", "No, they are.", "Yes, they are.", "No, they aren't" ]
It is a known fact that _ .
D
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Passage: Stepping into a pool of water is common enough ,but who could ever imagine ; stopping into a pool of fish? In February of 1974, Bill Tapp ,an Australian farmer,saw a rain of fish that covered his farm .How surprised he must have been when he heard many fish hitting against his roof! What caused this strange...
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Stepping into a pool of water is common enough ,but who could ever imagine ; stopping into a pool of fish? In February of 1974, Bill Tapp ,an Australian farmer,saw a rain of fish that covered his farm .How surprised he must have been when he heard many fish hitting against his roof! What caused this strange occurren...
[ "one should watch where one steps", "Bill Tapp is a scientist who studies farming", "the natural world can never create waterfalls that fall upward", "the seasons in the southern part are different from those in the north" ]
If you are the best tomato gardener you will _ .
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Sonoma County, California is famous for its natural beauty. The area is also known for its fruits, vegetables, eggs, and seafood. When I first moved to the area years ago, I had no idea I would be living in such a rich area! After the summer, local festivals practically celebrate the richness of the county eve...
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Sonoma County, California is famous for its natural beauty. The area is also known for its fruits, vegetables, eggs, and seafood. When I first moved to the area years ago, I had no idea I would be living in such a rich area! After the summer, local festivals practically celebrate the richness of the county every weeken...
[ "be given prizes as a winner", "eat tomato dishes for free", "be respected by the local people", "drink Kendall Jackson wine free" ]
In an East African town, the people try not to see you. This is because _ .
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: All over the world mothers and fathers teach their children manners. Other children may have manners that are not like yours. There are all kinds of manners. Many years ago, children who had good manners were seen and not heard. They kept quite quiet if grown-ups were talking. Today, well-mannered children ...
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All over the world mothers and fathers teach their children manners. Other children may have manners that are not like yours. There are all kinds of manners. Many years ago, children who had good manners were seen and not heard. They kept quite quiet if grown-ups were talking. Today, well-mannered children have more...
[ "they are busy doing things", "they don't want to talk with you", "it is good manners", "they are waiting for you to talk with them." ]
Bossy children like Stephen Jackson
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Passage: Some children are natural born bosses. They have a strong need to make decisions, manage their environment, and lead rather than follow. Stephen Jackson, a Year One student, "operates under the theory of what's mine and what's yours is mine," says his mother. "The other day I bought two new Star Wars light s...
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Some children are natural born bosses. They have a strong need to make decisions, manage their environment, and lead rather than follow. Stephen Jackson, a Year One student, "operates under the theory of what's mine and what's yours is mine," says his mother. "The other day I bought two new Star Wars light sabers . L...
[ "make good decisions", "have little sense of fear", "lack care from others", "show self-centeredness" ]
What made the whole crowd burst into laughter?
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Pat O'Burke was a poor Irishman with a large family, and one morning, waking up very early from cold and hunger, he decided to go shooting in a wood near his cottage. The wood belonged to Lord Northwood, a rich gentleman, Pat had no _ to go there, but in it there were swarms of rabbits and flocks of birds that...
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Pat O'Burke was a poor Irishman with a large family, and one morning, waking up very early from cold and hunger, he decided to go shooting in a wood near his cottage. The wood belonged to Lord Northwood, a rich gentleman, Pat had no _ to go there, but in it there were swarms of rabbits and flocks of birds that were goo...
[ "Pat's funny looks", "Pat's interesting remarks", "Pat's quick and humorous response", "Pat's promise to leave fight away" ]
The aim of the Healthy Families Program is to _ .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Health insurance can be very expensive. Some working people do not make enough money to pay for it. In the US there is a program called Healthy Families. This program offers people health insurance at a low cost. Families are charged about Y=7.00 a month for every child, and Y=10.00 for every adult. It costs m...
Answer: B
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Health insurance can be very expensive. Some working people do not make enough money to pay for it. In the US there is a program called Healthy Families. This program offers people health insurance at a low cost. Families are charged about Y=7.00 a month for every child, and Y=10.00 for every adult. It costs much less ...
[ "help people earn more and pay for the program", "help more families get health insurance", "make it free for people to see a doctor", "help families pay for private health insurance" ]
What are Li Bai's poems about?
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: A recent British study examined the salaries and jobs of people who spent time enjoying the arts when growing up. They found those who enjoyed the arts from an early age had better jobs and higher salaries than those who didn't. What's the link ?How could visiting a museum, enjoying a symphony ,or improving p...
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A recent British study examined the salaries and jobs of people who spent time enjoying the arts when growing up. They found those who enjoyed the arts from an early age had better jobs and higher salaries than those who didn't. What's the link ?How could visiting a museum, enjoying a symphony ,or improving painting s...
[ "Friendship.", "Family.", "Nature.", "Reading." ]
The reading also tells us _ .
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Relax and unwind in our new state of the Loch Ness Easery. Whether you are looking for a snack or a full meal we have almost anything to be suitable for everyone. We will be ready for helping you at all times. * Fresh Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate etc. * Good choice of Home Baking and Cakes. * Home Made Soup an...
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Relax and unwind in our new state of the Loch Ness Easery. Whether you are looking for a snack or a full meal we have almost anything to be suitable for everyone. We will be ready for helping you at all times. * Fresh Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate etc. * Good choice of Home Baking and Cakes. * Home Made Soup and Sandwic...
[ "the prices of food and drinks", "the address of the Eastery", "the name of the manager", "the way of getting in touch with the Eastery" ]
According to the Movie Express above, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II is mainly about _ .
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Transformers: Dark of the Moon Theatrical Release Date: July 1, 2011 Studio: Paramount Pictures Director: Michael Bay Genre : Action--Adventure--Sequel-- Sci-Fi-- 3D The Autobots, led by Optimus Prime, are back in action, taking on the evil Deceptions. The Autobots and Deceptions become involved in a dangerous...
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Transformers: Dark of the Moon Theatrical Release Date: July 1, 2011 Studio: Paramount Pictures Director: Michael Bay Genre : Action--Adventure--Sequel-- Sci-Fi-- 3D The Autobots, led by Optimus Prime, are back in action, taking on the evil Deceptions. The Autobots and Deceptions become involved in a dangerous space ra...
[ "a journey of Harry, Ron, and Hermione", "high risks of the final adventure by Harry and his nemesis", "an all-out war between good and evil forces", "a fear of Lord Voldemort" ]
Americans don't eat their fruit or vegetables because _ .
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced trends in fruit and vegetable consumption among adults. Since 2000, the CDC has made efforts with goals of getting 75% of Americans to eat two or more servings of fruit a day and 50% of Americans to eat three or more servings of vegetable...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced trends in fruit and vegetable consumption among adults. Since 2000, the CDC has made efforts with goals of getting 75% of Americans to eat two or more servings of fruit a day and 50% of Americans to eat three or more servings of vegetables a day. ...
[ "they are relatively forgetful", "they are too busy with their work", "they don't think it convenient to eat them", "they prefer daily snacks with added sugar" ]
What improves students' fluency and flexibility in the new classroom?
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Researchers designing the 'classroom of the future' have found that multi-touch, multi-user desks can improve skills in mathematics. New results from a 3-year project working with over 400 pupils, mostly 8-10 year olds, show that cooperation learning increases both fluency and flexibility in maths.It also sh...
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Researchers designing the 'classroom of the future' have found that multi-touch, multi-user desks can improve skills in mathematics. New results from a 3-year project working with over 400 pupils, mostly 8-10 year olds, show that cooperation learning increases both fluency and flexibility in maths.It also shows that ...
[ "Passive listening.", "Doing maths on papers.", "Cooperation learning.", "Learning other subjects." ]
The writer's attitude toward the new playground is _ .
A
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Old-Fashioned Play-For Pay Kids! Come to have a ball! Or 60,000 of them! There's a new type of business franchise that is appearing in shopping malls and neighborhood across America offering pay-per-use indoor playgrounds, which feature toys, games, guided fun and a workout that doesn't break the family bank....
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Old-Fashioned Play-For Pay Kids! Come to have a ball! Or 60,000 of them! There's a new type of business franchise that is appearing in shopping malls and neighborhood across America offering pay-per-use indoor playgrounds, which feature toys, games, guided fun and a workout that doesn't break the family bank. As publi...
[ "agreeable", "negative", "doubtful", "unknown" ]
Which of the following is mainly about in this passage?
A
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: The fourth-graders at Chicago's McCormick Primary School are unaware of the difficulty in learning Chinese. For most, who speak Spanish at home, it's becoming their third language. They've been learning and using Chinese words since kindergarten, and it's now second nature to give a hearty "ni hao" when strang...
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The fourth-graders at Chicago's McCormick Primary School are unaware of the difficulty in learning Chinese. For most, who speak Spanish at home, it's becoming their third language. They've been learning and using Chinese words since kindergarten, and it's now second nature to give a hearty "ni hao" when strangers enter...
[ "The Chinese learning in Chicago.", "The ways to learn Chinese.", "McCormick Primary School.", "Globalization and Chinese learning." ]
If you want to join the Internet,you need,first of all,to _ .
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: You've probably heard of a lot about the Internet,but what is it? The Internet is a computer network that uses the telephone system to connect together millions of computers around the world. Maybe that isn't very exciting but once you're connected to the Internet,there are lots of different things you can do....
Answer: C
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You've probably heard of a lot about the Internet,but what is it? The Internet is a computer network that uses the telephone system to connect together millions of computers around the world. Maybe that isn't very exciting but once you're connected to the Internet,there are lots of different things you can do.You can s...
[ "learn how to operate a computer", "know how to make a telephone call", "have a telephone", "learn how to type on a computer" ]
Which of the following is TRUEaccording to the passage?
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: A recent survey by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) found that about a third of nurses inprefix = st1 /UKplanned to give up their jobs in the next two years because of the amount of worries and unhappiness with their pay. Among those under 40, the percentage of nurses planning to leave their employers inc...
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A recent survey by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) found that about a third of nurses inprefix = st1 /UKplanned to give up their jobs in the next two years because of the amount of worries and unhappiness with their pay. Among those under 40, the percentage of nurses planning to leave their employers increased fr...
[ "Nurses in Britainare badly paid.", "Nurses in UKtend to be older in age than before.", "Half of the nurses in UKwant to leave their jobs.", "There is less work pressure on nurses in UK." ]
What is the main idea of the text?
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Some caterpillars' warning signals may have evolved from walking. A team, writing in the journal Nature Communications, reported that the hair-like structures the creatures use to make sounds evolved from legs. The team studied caterpillars which use these structures to communicate their ownership of...
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Some caterpillars' warning signals may have evolved from walking. A team, writing in the journal Nature Communications, reported that the hair-like structures the creatures use to make sounds evolved from legs. The team studied caterpillars which use these structures to communicate their ownership of leaves. ...
[ "How caterpillars evolved.", "Communication between caterpillars.", "Caterpillars talk with strangers.", "Caterpillars' warning signals evolved from walking." ]
What conclusion can we draw from the text?
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Having good social relationships -- friends, marriage or children -- may be every bit as important to a healthy life as quitting smoking, losing weight or taking certain medicines. U. S. researchers reported on Tuesday. People with strong social relationships were SO percent less likely to die early than peopl...
Answer: B
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Having good social relationships -- friends, marriage or children -- may be every bit as important to a healthy life as quitting smoking, losing weight or taking certain medicines. U. S. researchers reported on Tuesday. People with strong social relationships were SO percent less likely to die early than people without...
[ "The support from hired caretakers is more natural.", "The love from our family members has better effect.", "Air pollution does more harm to people than poor social relationships.", "Poor social relationships are the biggest reason for people's early death." ]
The story about the airline pilot tells us that _ .
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Our surroundings are being polluted faster than nature and man's present efforts cannot prevent it. Time is bringing us more people, and more people will bring us more industry, more cars, larger cities, and the growing use of man-made materials. What can explain and solve this problem? The fact is that pollut...
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Our surroundings are being polluted faster than nature and man's present efforts cannot prevent it. Time is bringing us more people, and more people will bring us more industry, more cars, larger cities, and the growing use of man-made materials. What can explain and solve this problem? The fact is that pollution is ca...
[ "man knows where the society is going", "people do not welcome the rapid development of modern society", "man can do little about the problem of pollution", "the writer is worried about the future of our society" ]
According to Theory Second, the disaster happened to the Titanic mainly because _ .
B
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Passage: The Iceberg Was Only Part of _ What doomed the Titanic is well known, at least in outline. On a moonless night of April 15, 1912, the ship hit an iceberg in the North Atlantic ,with 1,500 lives lost. A century later many people presented new theories to explain the real reason for the disaster. Now two new st...
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The Iceberg Was Only Part of _ What doomed the Titanic is well known, at least in outline. On a moonless night of April 15, 1912, the ship hit an iceberg in the North Atlantic ,with 1,500 lives lost. A century later many people presented new theories to explain the real reason for the disaster. Now two new studies arg...
[ "the freezing weather made the watcher not be able to watch clear", "the mirage made the watcher not find icebergs and a nearby ship delay rescuing", "the mirage on the sea attracted the watcher and made him forget his work", "the high tides drove the icebergs float so fast that the watcher didn't respond to ...
What is in the middle of(......) the bed and the desk?
B
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Passage: My sister has a nice room, There is a bed near (......) the desk. A bookcase is between (......) the bed and the desk. There is a jacket and a ring on the bed. A baseball is under the bed. There is a chair under the desk. There is a computer on the desk. Her hat and keys are under the chair. Her schoolbag ...
Answer: B
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My sister has a nice room, There is a bed near (......) the desk. A bookcase is between (......) the bed and the desk. There is a jacket and a ring on the bed. A baseball is under the bed. There is a chair under the desk. There is a computer on the desk. Her hat and keys are under the chair. Her schoolbag is on the...
[ "A chair.", "A bookcase.", "A sofa.", "A table." ]
Jerusha earned 4 times as much money as Lottie. Together they earned $85. How many dollars did Jerusha earn? Use L to represent Lottie's earnings.
L = Lottie's earnings Jerusha's earnings = <<4=4>>4L L + 4L = 85 L = 85/5 L = 17 so Jerusha earned 4L = 4(17) = <<4*17=68>>68 Jerusha earned $<<68=68>>68 #### 68
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
Jerusha earned 4 times as much money as Lottie. Together they earned $85. How many dollars did Jerusha earn? Use L to represent Lottie's earnings.
L = Lottie's earnings Jerusha's earnings = <<4=4>>4L L + 4L = 85 L = 85/5 L = 17 so Jerusha earned 4L = 4(17) = <<4*17=68>>68 Jerusha earned $<<68=68>>68 #### 68
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58.The author's mother didn't allow her to go ashore and visit the port city, Said because _ .
B
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Passage: Dear Florence, We arrived in India last week, and the voyage was the worst experience of my entire life. I'm lucky to be alive! The first part of the journey was terrible, because the ship hit bad weather almost as soon as we left Liverpool. But much, much worse was to come. Later, we were involved in a collis...
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Dear Florence, We arrived in India last week, and the voyage was the worst experience of my entire life. I'm lucky to be alive! The first part of the journey was terrible, because the ship hit bad weather almost as soon as we left Liverpool. But much, much worse was to come. Later, we were involved in a collision with ...
[ "she was homesick at that time", "she didn't feel very well then", "she could meet some danger ashore", "she could see the city through the porthole on board" ]
When doesn't the writer like to use the bike?
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Passage: Two years ago my husband bought me a bicycle. If you live in a city, it is often faster than a car and you don't have to worry about parking . You can leave it anywhere. Because it has a seat at the back and a basket at the front, I can take my daughter to school, to the library, to the shops, to anywhere. I u...
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Two years ago my husband bought me a bicycle. If you live in a city, it is often faster than a car and you don't have to worry about parking . You can leave it anywhere. Because it has a seat at the back and a basket at the front, I can take my daughter to school, to the library, to the shops, to anywhere. I use it mos...
[ "When she is very busy.", "When it is very warm.", "When the weather is bad.", "When she goes to work." ]
We can infer from the passage that Chaplin left the USA because of _ .
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Passage: "Charles Chaplin was horn in London on April 16,1889.His parents were music ball actors. The Chaplin family were very poor,and life was difficult in London. Charlie,as his job was an actor. What he did was to do silly things to make called, used to do his mother's job in the theatre when she was ill. When he w...
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"Charles Chaplin was horn in London on April 16,1889.His parents were music ball actors. The Chaplin family were very poor,and life was difficult in London. Charlie,as his job was an actor. What he did was to do silly things to make called, used to do his mother's job in the theatre when she was ill. When he was only 1...
[ "his family", "his work", "the US government", "the Swiss government" ]
The passage can't be in/on _ .
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Passage: Thousands of people have been killed in a massive earthquake in Japan. The quake -- the most powerful to hit Japan in more than 100 years -- caused massive _ and many people are missing and feared dead. The 8.9 magnitude quake struck Friday(March 11) off Japan's eastern coast, and prompted tsunami warnings a...
Answer: A
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Thousands of people have been killed in a massive earthquake in Japan. The quake -- the most powerful to hit Japan in more than 100 years -- caused massive _ and many people are missing and feared dead. The 8.9 magnitude quake struck Friday(March 11) off Japan's eastern coast, and prompted tsunami warnings across the...
[ "March 10th newspapers", "TV", "Internet", "Radios" ]
What can we learn from the passage?
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Sometimes,you just can't help it.Maybe you're watching a sad movie,or thinking about the friend who moved away.Next thing you know,your eyes are watering,and you have tears running down your cheeks.Why do people cry when they are emotional? What are tears? Scientists are working hard to find the answers to the...
Answer: B
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Sometimes,you just can't help it.Maybe you're watching a sad movie,or thinking about the friend who moved away.Next thing you know,your eyes are watering,and you have tears running down your cheeks.Why do people cry when they are emotional? What are tears? Scientists are working hard to find the answers to these questi...
[ "Emotional tears are better than reflex tears.", "Basal tears are a type of protective barrier.", "Tears helped frighten predators away.", "It's easy to understand why humans cry." ]
What conclusion can be drawn from the passage?
C
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Passage: I usually doubt about any research that concludes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago.While any of these statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically. Still, 1 was struck by a report which concluded t...
Answer: C
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I usually doubt about any research that concludes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago.While any of these statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically. Still, 1 was struck by a report which concluded that today...
[ "Anxiety, though always unavoidable, can be coped with.", "Children's anxiety has been enormously exaggerated .", "Children's anxiety can be removed with more parental care.", "Anxiety, if properly controlled, may help children become mature." ]
Sun Lakes State Park is different from others in that _ .
D
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Passage: Beacon Rock State Park There are 33 tent sites in this park, as well as primitive camping areas. Seven miles of trails make this a nice location for bikers and hikers, too. The towering Beacon Rock, the result of a volcano thousands of years ago, is climbable. There's a 4, 500 feet trail up the rock, which pr...
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Beacon Rock State Park There are 33 tent sites in this park, as well as primitive camping areas. Seven miles of trails make this a nice location for bikers and hikers, too. The towering Beacon Rock, the result of a volcano thousands of years ago, is climbable. There's a 4, 500 feet trail up the rock, which promises th...
[ "there are quite a lot of primitive trees", "a river runs through the whole park", "there are many standard campsites", "it is made up of lakes and valleys" ]
If you win the competition, you may _ .
A
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Passage: Win a trip to the OREGON COAST----- Dare to Explore the Pacific Ocean. Build the biggest sand castle on the beach. Search tide pools for sea life. Watch the bright orange sunset over the ocean. Whether you've been to the Pacific Ocean before or have only closed your eyes and imagined it, we want to know how yo...
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Win a trip to the OREGON COAST----- Dare to Explore the Pacific Ocean. Build the biggest sand castle on the beach. Search tide pools for sea life. Watch the bright orange sunset over the ocean. Whether you've been to the Pacific Ocean before or have only closed your eyes and imagined it, we want to know how you would e...
[ "fly a kite on the beach", "search the ocean for sea plants", "build the biggest tower on the beach", "roast the sea creatures over a beach campfire" ]
Why was Sandra angry with her father?
C
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Passage: Mr. and Mrs. Gordon were sitting on the sand, reading their magazines. Mr. Gordon was too stingy to rent a chair. Their twelve-year-old daughter,Sandra, was playing at the water's edge. Suddenly a huge wave lifted Sandra up and carried her out to sea. Fortunately, a lifeguard was on duty and he saw the wave ca...
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Mr. and Mrs. Gordon were sitting on the sand, reading their magazines. Mr. Gordon was too stingy to rent a chair. Their twelve-year-old daughter,Sandra, was playing at the water's edge. Suddenly a huge wave lifted Sandra up and carried her out to sea. Fortunately, a lifeguard was on duty and he saw the wave carry Sandr...
[ "He did not give the lifeguard any money.", "He did not swim out to save her.", "He did not show the lifeguard hearty thankfulness.", "He gave the lifeguard too much money." ]
Alan bought a $2000 phone online. John bought it 2% more expensive in a local store. How much did John spend on his phone?
The difference in price is 2% * 2000 = $<<2*.01*2000=40>>40 So, the price of John’s phone is 2000+40 = $<<2000+40=2040>>2040 #### 2040
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
Alan bought a $2000 phone online. John bought it 2% more expensive in a local store. How much did John spend on his phone?
The difference in price is 2% * 2000 = $<<2*.01*2000=40>>40 So, the price of John’s phone is 2000+40 = $<<2000+40=2040>>2040 #### 2040
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C
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Passage: "I didn't hear them call my name," explained Shelley Hennig to Active Teens (AT) as she talked about that exciting moment on national television when she won the honor of Miss Teen USA 2004. "Are you ready?"is what she heard. Then she said,"I shook my head no,and then they said 'yes' and it was announced again...
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"I didn't hear them call my name," explained Shelley Hennig to Active Teens (AT) as she talked about that exciting moment on national television when she won the honor of Miss Teen USA 2004. "Are you ready?"is what she heard. Then she said,"I shook my head no,and then they said 'yes' and it was announced again." It was...
[ "1.", "2.", "3.", "4." ]
The old man went to the park for a walk _ .
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Passage: Mrs. Brown's old grandfather lived with her and her husband. Every morning he went for a walk in the park and came home at half past twelve for his lunch . But one morning a police car stopped outside Mrs. Brown's house at twelve o'clock, and two policemen helped Mrs. Brown to get out . One of them said to Mrs...
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Mrs. Brown's old grandfather lived with her and her husband. Every morning he went for a walk in the park and came home at half past twelve for his lunch . But one morning a police car stopped outside Mrs. Brown's house at twelve o'clock, and two policemen helped Mrs. Brown to get out . One of them said to Mrs. Brown ....
[ "in the morning", "in the afternoon", "at half past twelve", "twice a day" ]
Who is eating apples with Jean?
C
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Passage: It's Sunday today. Students are having good time in the park. Look, there is a table under a big tree, three students are sitting there. Lucy is reading a book, she looks very happy. Next to her is another girl, she's Mary. She is eating apples with her friend Jean. They think the apples are very delicious. Ot...
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It's Sunday today. Students are having good time in the park. Look, there is a table under a big tree, three students are sitting there. Lucy is reading a book, she looks very happy. Next to her is another girl, she's Mary. She is eating apples with her friend Jean. They think the apples are very delicious. Other girls...
[ "Lisa", "Lucy", "Mary", "Mr. Li" ]
It's important for people to have enough sleep. If not, they _ .
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Passage: Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise. This is an old English saying. It means that we should go to bed early at night and get up early in the morning. If we do, we shall be healthy. We shall also be rich and clever. Is this true? Perhaps it is. The body must have enough sleep. C...
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Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise. This is an old English saying. It means that we should go to bed early at night and get up early in the morning. If we do, we shall be healthy. We shall also be rich and clever. Is this true? Perhaps it is. The body must have enough sleep. Children o...
[ "may not be strong", "may not become wealthy", "can not think and do their work properly", "will not get up early" ]
Many people are streaming to see the Egyptian statue to _ .
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Passage: Michael Jackson fans are coming a Chicago museum to see a 3,000 year old Egyptian statue which looks remarkably like the late king of pop. Staff have been since Jackson's death as thousands of mourners visit the exhibition to pay tribute to the star. The statue has skinny cheeks and - most strikingly - a tiple...
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Michael Jackson fans are coming a Chicago museum to see a 3,000 year old Egyptian statue which looks remarkably like the late king of pop. Staff have been since Jackson's death as thousands of mourners visit the exhibition to pay tribute to the star. The statue has skinny cheeks and - most strikingly - a tipless nose. ...
[ "satisfy their curiosity", "show their respect to Jackson", "enjoy the splendid Egyptian culture", "learn about the history of Egyptian" ]
Before entering the Expo Sites, visitors are required to _ .
B
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Passage: Expo 2010 Shanghai China Duration: May 1 to Oct 31, 2010 Welcome to the World Expo 2010 Shanghai China. In order to ensure a safe and orderly visit, the organizer of Expo 2010 has formulated these rules. Operation Time The operation time of the Expo Site shall be 9:00~24:00. The opening hours of the pavilion...
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Expo 2010 Shanghai China Duration: May 1 to Oct 31, 2010 Welcome to the World Expo 2010 Shanghai China. In order to ensure a safe and orderly visit, the organizer of Expo 2010 has formulated these rules. Operation Time The operation time of the Expo Site shall be 9:00~24:00. The opening hours of the pavilions shall b...
[ "have a physical examination", "have a security check", "buy some food", "show their ID cards" ]
What's the author's purpose of writing this text?
C
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Passage: Hey there, So you're about to spend four years of your life and tens of thousands of dollars of your parents' money, and all you really know about college is that all of your friends are going. Do you ever stop to wonder why you're going? Relax. You're making the right decision. First of all, you'll discover w...
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Hey there, So you're about to spend four years of your life and tens of thousands of dollars of your parents' money, and all you really know about college is that all of your friends are going. Do you ever stop to wonder why you're going? Relax. You're making the right decision. First of all, you'll discover what inter...
[ "To suggest ways to prepare for college learning", "To help readers find the right college", "To introduce", "To introduce college life" ]
A married couple opened a savings account. The wife committed to saving $100 every week while the husband committed to saving $225 every month. After 4 months of savings, they decided to invest half of their money in buying stocks. Each share of stocks costs $50. How many shares of stocks can they buy?
The wife saves $100/week x 4 weeks/month = $400 a month. Together, the wife and husband save $400/month + $225/month = $<<400+225=625>>625/month. In 4 months, their total savings is $625/month x 4 months = $<<625*4=2500>>2500. They are going to invest $2500 / 2 = $<<2500/2=1250>>1250. So, they can buy $1250 / $50/share...
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
A married couple opened a savings account. The wife committed to saving $100 every week while the husband committed to saving $225 every month. After 4 months of savings, they decided to invest half of their money in buying stocks. Each share of stocks costs $50. How many shares of stocks can they buy?
The wife saves $100/week x 4 weeks/month = $400 a month. Together, the wife and husband save $400/month + $225/month = $<<400+225=625>>625/month. In 4 months, their total savings is $625/month x 4 months = $<<625*4=2500>>2500. They are going to invest $2500 / 2 = $<<2500/2=1250>>1250. So, they can buy $1250 / $50/share...
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On his way to school, Tom _ .
D
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Passage: Tom gets up at half past seven in the morning. He has an egg and some milk for his breakfast. Then he begins to go to school slowly. When he is on his way to school, he thinks, "I tell my teacher my mother is ill on Monday morning. I tell him my bike is wrong on Tuesday. What do I tell my teacher today?" Tom t...
Answer: D
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Tom gets up at half past seven in the morning. He has an egg and some milk for his breakfast. Then he begins to go to school slowly. When he is on his way to school, he thinks, "I tell my teacher my mother is ill on Monday morning. I tell him my bike is wrong on Tuesday. What do I tell my teacher today?" Tom thinks ove...
[ "sings", "runs", "talks", "thinks" ]
What is the best title of this passage?
A
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Different people have different hobbies. For example, some people like reading, some people like swimming and some people like collecting something and so on. I have many hobbies, such as reading, skating, and traveling. I used to read books in my free time. I like reading because I could learn much by reading...
Answer: A
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Different people have different hobbies. For example, some people like reading, some people like swimming and some people like collecting something and so on. I have many hobbies, such as reading, skating, and traveling. I used to read books in my free time. I like reading because I could learn much by reading. At that...
[ "Different people have different hobbies.", "How to make friends", "Reading is important", "Ways of traveling" ]
Why did Daniel's mother talk with him?
B
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Passage: Mom: Daniel, I need to talk to you about your behavior. Dad and I realize there is probably an explanation for why the house is so dirty, but you shouldn't have run out of the room and closed the door so hard like that. Daniel: Mom, I'm sorry, but I was so angry! You want me to act like an adult but you...
Answer: B
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Mom: Daniel, I need to talk to you about your behavior. Dad and I realize there is probably an explanation for why the house is so dirty, but you shouldn't have run out of the room and closed the door so hard like that. Daniel: Mom, I'm sorry, but I was so angry! You want me to act like an adult but you and dad ...
[ "Because Daniel stole the money.", "Because she wanted to give Daniel a chance to explain.", "Because Daniel was very angry.", "Because Spot was badly ill." ]
What type of amplitudes and wavelengths avoid detection in deep water?
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What type of amplitudes and wavelengths avoid detection in deep water?
low and long
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An underwater earthquake creates a tsunami this way: The movement of the crust displaces water. The displacement forms a set of waves. The waves travel at jet speed through the ocean. Since the waves have low amplitudes and long wavelengths, they are unnoticed in deep water. As the waves reach shore they compress. They...
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What is the only planet that rotates clockwise as viewed from its north pole?
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What is the only planet that rotates clockwise as viewed from its north pole?
venus
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Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise as viewed from its North Pole. All of the other planets rotate counterclockwise. Venus turns slowly, making only one turn every 243 days. This is longer than a year on Venus! It takes Venus only 225 days to orbit the Sun.
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Louis has 5 oranges and 3 apples. Samantha has 8 oranges and 7 apples. If Marley has twice as many oranges as Louis and three times as many apples as Samantha, how many fruits in total does Marley have?
Marley has twice as many oranges as Louis (who has 5 oranges) for a total of 2*5 = <<2*5=10>>10 oranges He also has thrice as many apples as Samantha (who has 7 apples) for a total of 3*7 = <<3*7=21>>21 apples Marley has a total of 10+21 = <<10+21=31>>31 fruits #### 31
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
Louis has 5 oranges and 3 apples. Samantha has 8 oranges and 7 apples. If Marley has twice as many oranges as Louis and three times as many apples as Samantha, how many fruits in total does Marley have?
Marley has twice as many oranges as Louis (who has 5 oranges) for a total of 2*5 = <<2*5=10>>10 oranges He also has thrice as many apples as Samantha (who has 7 apples) for a total of 3*7 = <<3*7=21>>21 apples Marley has a total of 10+21 = <<10+21=31>>31 fruits #### 31
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When the computer was invented, it was _ .
C
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Passage: Today almost everyone knows computers and the Internet. If I ask you "What is the most important in your life ?" maybe you will say "Computers and the Internet." The first computer was made in 1946. It was very big but it worked slowly . Today computers are getting smaller and smaller. But they work faster and...
Answer: C
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Today almost everyone knows computers and the Internet. If I ask you "What is the most important in your life ?" maybe you will say "Computers and the Internet." The first computer was made in 1946. It was very big but it worked slowly . Today computers are getting smaller and smaller. But they work faster and faster. ...
[ "large and worked quickly1", "small and worked", "large but worked slowly.", "small but worked quickly ." ]
If you choose the job as a food service assistant, you will be working for a _ .
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: This busy and popular hotel requires a Junior Chef. You will need to be energetic, enthusiastic with a minimum of five years' kitchen experience. You must assist the head and senior chefs in the creation of new dishes. Annual salaries range from 20,000 to 25,000 pounds. Please send or e-mail your CV to the Per...
Answer: D
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This busy and popular hotel requires a Junior Chef. You will need to be energetic, enthusiastic with a minimum of five years' kitchen experience. You must assist the head and senior chefs in the creation of new dishes. Annual salaries range from 20,000 to 25,000 pounds. Please send or e-mail your CV to the Personnel Ad...
[ "popular hotel", "restaurant", "pub company", "care home" ]
Like a runner passing a baton, the transmission of nerve impulses between neurons depends on what?
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Like a runner passing a baton, the transmission of nerve impulses between neurons depends on what?
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The transmission of nerve impulses between neurons is like the passing of a baton between runners in a relay race. After the first runner races, she passes the baton to the second runner. Then the second runner takes over. Instead of a baton, a neuron passes neurotransmitters to the next neuron.
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What can we conclude from the recent study?
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: A recent study, while showing a generally positive attitude toward science, also suggests a widespread worry that it may be "running out of control". This idea is dangerous. Science can be a force for evil as well as for good. Its applications can be channeled either way, depending on our decisions. The decisi...
Answer: B
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A recent study, while showing a generally positive attitude toward science, also suggests a widespread worry that it may be "running out of control". This idea is dangerous. Science can be a force for evil as well as for good. Its applications can be channeled either way, depending on our decisions. The decisions we ma...
[ "People think highly of science.", "People hold mixed opinions about science.", "Science is getting dangerously out of control.", "Science is used for both good and bad purposes." ]
Mrs. Read told her son to _ .
D
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Passage: Mr. Read has a large farm near a hill. He and his wife are busy all the day. They're often tired but they have a lot of expensive things and they live a happy life. One day their sows had twenty baby pigs. Mrs. Read had to look after them at home. And at that time she had much housework to do. Several weeks l...
Answer: D
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Mr. Read has a large farm near a hill. He and his wife are busy all the day. They're often tired but they have a lot of expensive things and they live a happy life. One day their sows had twenty baby pigs. Mrs. Read had to look after them at home. And at that time she had much housework to do. Several weeks later she ...
[ "do some house", "look after the pigs", "give some food to the pigs", "see if some of the pigs were missing" ]
Henry gets less money because _ .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Henry finds a job on a farm.He is the strongest and youngest.He eats more,sleeps more,but works less.He doesn't like to use his head,so he knows little.He has to do some unskilled work.He always says he's tired and hopes to have a good rest.So he gets less money than others. Winter is coming.The workers are g...
Answer: B
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Henry finds a job on a farm.He is the strongest and youngest.He eats more,sleeps more,but works less.He doesn't like to use his head,so he knows little.He has to do some unskilled work.He always says he's tired and hopes to have a good rest.So he gets less money than others. Winter is coming.The workers are getting re...
[ "he sleeps more", "he does some unskilled work", "he isn't polite to the farmer", "he eats more" ]
The Solar Roadway includes all the following advantages except _ .
B
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Passage: About five years ago, an American electrical engineer named Scott Brusaw and his wife Julie came up with the idea of putting solar panels on the ground rather than the roof. Then they began to develop the Solar Roadway. The Solar Roadway is an intelligent road that provides clean renewable energy using power...
Answer: B
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About five years ago, an American electrical engineer named Scott Brusaw and his wife Julie came up with the idea of putting solar panels on the ground rather than the roof. Then they began to develop the Solar Roadway. The Solar Roadway is an intelligent road that provides clean renewable energy using power from the...
[ "providing safer driving conditions", "helping drivers communicate with each other while driving", "creating and carrying clean renewable electricity", "warning drivers of various speed control problems" ]
Where does the article most probably come from?
B
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Passage: My best friend and I made our first trip to Ireland less than a year ago. I wasn't very excited about it at the very beginning. But my uncle wanted me to visit Ireland and offered to pay for my trip. Then I did. All of the words "magical, charming and memorable" don't even describe what Ireland is. Our favouri...
Answer: B
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My best friend and I made our first trip to Ireland less than a year ago. I wasn't very excited about it at the very beginning. But my uncle wanted me to visit Ireland and offered to pay for my trip. Then I did. All of the words "magical, charming and memorable" don't even describe what Ireland is. Our favourites were ...
[ "A scientific fiction.", "A tourist magazine.", "A poem.", "A poster." ]
When Li Denghai began the study of corn, _ .
B
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Passage: Li Denghai, with his muddy boots and tanned face, may not look like he is one of China's famous agricultural pioneers. But the 61-year-old man from Shandong Province has made scientific breakthroughs , which made great contributions to China's food security . His main work has been in achieving the higher out...
Answer: B
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Li Denghai, with his muddy boots and tanned face, may not look like he is one of China's famous agricultural pioneers. But the 61-year-old man from Shandong Province has made scientific breakthroughs , which made great contributions to China's food security . His main work has been in achieving the higher output of co...
[ "he just graduated from an ordinary high school", "he was shocked that the corn output in China was so low", "he was only in his thirties", "he wasn't really fond of his work" ]
They like to talk about _ .
C
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Passage: In England, people don't usually talk too much. You can go on a bus, or in a train, and everyone sits looking out of the windows. Often they read. They read books and newspapers. But they don't talk much. When you meet English people, they often talk about one thing, the weather. So when you meet someone in En...
Answer: C
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In England, people don't usually talk too much. You can go on a bus, or in a train, and everyone sits looking out of the windows. Often they read. They read books and newspapers. But they don't talk much. When you meet English people, they often talk about one thing, the weather. So when you meet someone in England, yo...
[ "the food", "the age", "the weather", "the clothes" ]
What can be the full name of CCTV mentioned in the text?
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Passage: Starting from April, 2010, you won't be hearing the word "NBA" on sports programs on CCTV. Instead, sport host will give the full Chinese name when they refer to the NBA - National Basketball Association. You also won't hear any other English abbreviations on CCTV's Chinese programs, such as GDP (gross domes...
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Starting from April, 2010, you won't be hearing the word "NBA" on sports programs on CCTV. Instead, sport host will give the full Chinese name when they refer to the NBA - National Basketball Association. You also won't hear any other English abbreviations on CCTV's Chinese programs, such as GDP (gross domestic produ...
[ "Close Closet Top Video", "China Central Television", "China Common Time Voice", "Closed-Circuit Television" ]
Which of the following words can be used to describe Ms. Dominguez?
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Passage: When it came to role models, Diana Ortiz said her mother, Marcia Dominguez, was the "hero". Ms. Dominguez came to the United States from Cuba in 1979. She went to college and got a job as a social worker --- all the while raising three children in America mostly on her own. "It was always school first," Diana ...
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When it came to role models, Diana Ortiz said her mother, Marcia Dominguez, was the "hero". Ms. Dominguez came to the United States from Cuba in 1979. She went to college and got a job as a social worker --- all the while raising three children in America mostly on her own. "It was always school first," Diana said, "My...
[ "Learned, independent and strict.", "Positive, simple and graceful.", "Hardworking, dependent and tough.", "Kind, determined and lonely." ]
What message is conveyed through the end of the story.
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Passage: "I never did hate the Yankees . All that I hated was the war..." That's how my great-aunt Bettie began her story. I heard it many times as a child, whenever my family visited Aunt Bettie in the old house in Berryville, Virginia. Bettie Van Metre had good reason to hate the Civil War. Her brother was killed a...
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"I never did hate the Yankees . All that I hated was the war..." That's how my great-aunt Bettie began her story. I heard it many times as a child, whenever my family visited Aunt Bettie in the old house in Berryville, Virginia. Bettie Van Metre had good reason to hate the Civil War. Her brother was killed at Gettysb...
[ "Giving is a reward in itself.", "Happiness comes from giving.", "God helps those who help themselves.", "Help yourself by helping others" ]
Hydrostatic skeletons are well suited for life in what kind of environments?
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Hydrostatic skeletons are well suited for life in what kind of environments?
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Which of the following is TRUE about the use of Angry Birds according to the text?
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Passage: Angry Birds is a video game developed by Finnish computer game developer Rovio Mohile. Inspired primarily by a sketch of stylized wingless birds, the game was first released for Apple's mobile operating system in December 2009.Since then, over 12 million copies of the game have been purchased from Apple's App ...
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Angry Birds is a video game developed by Finnish computer game developer Rovio Mohile. Inspired primarily by a sketch of stylized wingless birds, the game was first released for Apple's mobile operating system in December 2009.Since then, over 12 million copies of the game have been purchased from Apple's App Store. Wi...
[ "It has been used by UK Prime Minister to explain political issues.", "Its characters are used in advertisements mainly for Apple's products.", "It has been developed into a film about the life of a Brazilian yoga master.", "Its real-life mock-up has appeared in an advertisement for mobile phones." ]
A sixty bulb watt uses 60 watts of power each day. If Allyn has 40 such bulbs in his house and pays an electricity bill of twenty cents per power watt used, calculate Allyn's total monthly expenses on electricity in June.
If each bulb uses 60 watts each day, the 40 bulbs that Allyn has uses 60*40 = <<60*40=2400>>2400 watts of power each day. In June, with 30 days, the bulbs will use 30*2400 = <<30*2400=72000>>72000 watts of power. If Allyn is charged an electricity bill of twenty cents per power watt used, in June she will pay 72000*$0....
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
A sixty bulb watt uses 60 watts of power each day. If Allyn has 40 such bulbs in his house and pays an electricity bill of twenty cents per power watt used, calculate Allyn's total monthly expenses on electricity in June.
If each bulb uses 60 watts each day, the 40 bulbs that Allyn has uses 60*40 = <<60*40=2400>>2400 watts of power each day. In June, with 30 days, the bulbs will use 30*2400 = <<30*2400=72000>>72000 watts of power. If Allyn is charged an electricity bill of twenty cents per power watt used, in June she will pay 72000*$0....
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Which of the following isthe taxi driver likely to agree?
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Passage: A taxi driver taught me a million dollar lesson in customer satisfaction and expectation. Motivational speakers charge thousands of dollars to give training to company executives and staff. It cost me a $12 taxi ride. I had flown into Dallas for the purpose of calling on a customer. Time was limited and my pla...
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A taxi driver taught me a million dollar lesson in customer satisfaction and expectation. Motivational speakers charge thousands of dollars to give training to company executives and staff. It cost me a $12 taxi ride. I had flown into Dallas for the purpose of calling on a customer. Time was limited and my plan include...
[ "Being great is a must in life.", "Life is not easy for all of us.", "Don't expect too much in life.", "Every one of us has strengths." ]
There are _ people in Lydia's family.
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Passage: My name is Lydia. I come from Beijing. I'm a Chinese girl. This year my parents work in London. Do you know London? It's a big city in England. My parents teach Chinese in a school. I'm in the same school with them. I'm in Class Four, Grade Seven. My teachers are nice to me. I can play football and swim. Sally...
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My name is Lydia. I come from Beijing. I'm a Chinese girl. This year my parents work in London. Do you know London? It's a big city in England. My parents teach Chinese in a school. I'm in the same school with them. I'm in Class Four, Grade Seven. My teachers are nice to me. I can play football and swim. Sally is my si...
[ "three", "five", "six", "seven" ]
Della has a mixture of soil and water in a jar. Which of the following tools would best help Della separate the soil from the water?
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Della has a mixture of soil and water in a jar. Which of the following tools would best help Della separate the soil from the water? Choices: A. a filter B. a measuring cup C. a balance D. a magnifying glass
Correct answer: A
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How did the writer manage to get his father's car to stop?
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Passage: Not everyone has a chance to be a detective , but I got one when I was 13 years old. It happened in 1994. One afternoon, I was walking down the street when I saw my father's new car. I expected to see my father in the driver's seat. But to my surprise, I saw a young woman driving instead, "She has stolen my f...
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Not everyone has a chance to be a detective , but I got one when I was 13 years old. It happened in 1994. One afternoon, I was walking down the street when I saw my father's new car. I expected to see my father in the driver's seat. But to my surprise, I saw a young woman driving instead, "She has stolen my father's c...
[ "He had his father call the young woman.", "He asked the taxi driver to stop his father's car.", "He got the help of the police.", "He called the young woman." ]
Where can we go if we want to learn music?
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Passage: Music Club Music lessons(guitar, violin, piano and drums) Time: 8:30 am-9:30 am every Sunday Price: Only $20 each Address: 25 Jiefang Road Tel: 420-258-1200 National Park Riding horses Boating Time: 11:00am-7:00pm every day Price: adults $15, children (ages 3-7) $ 8 Address: 95 the Fifth Avenue Tel: 208-683-3...
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Music Club Music lessons(guitar, violin, piano and drums) Time: 8:30 am-9:30 am every Sunday Price: Only $20 each Address: 25 Jiefang Road Tel: 420-258-1200 National Park Riding horses Boating Time: 11:00am-7:00pm every day Price: adults $15, children (ages 3-7) $ 8 Address: 95 the Fifth Avenue Tel: 208-683-3400 Art M...
[ "25 Jiefang Road.", "95 the Fifth Avenue.", "120 Xinjin Street.", "Thermopolis Town." ]
If you want a machine which turns off automatically and weighs very little you should choose the _ .
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Passage: Pocket Tape-Recorders "Family and Home Magazine" test what's on the market now. 1)Pearlcorder S702 $64 This simple model at the bottom of the Olympus range scored the most points for its excellent quality of recording. Background noise hardly affects the sound and recording from a pocket is perfectly possible,...
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Pocket Tape-Recorders "Family and Home Magazine" test what's on the market now. 1)Pearlcorder S702 $64 This simple model at the bottom of the Olympus range scored the most points for its excellent quality of recording. Background noise hardly affects the sound and recording from a pocket is perfectly possible, but it d...
[ "Pearlcorder S702", "Sony M9", "Sony M400", "Philips 585" ]
According to Hilde Johnson, the most easily affected peens suffering from conflicts and disasters are _ .
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Passage: UNICEF is appealing for more than one billion dollars in aid for women and children around the world. The United Nations Children's Fund has released its "Humanitarian Action Report" for two thousand ten. The report lists twenty - eight countries and territories with some of the world's most pester affecting w...
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UNICEF is appealing for more than one billion dollars in aid for women and children around the world. The United Nations Children's Fund has released its "Humanitarian Action Report" for two thousand ten. The report lists twenty - eight countries and territories with some of the world's most pester affecting women and ...
[ "women", "children", "the old", "the disabled" ]
What impact can plaque in an artery have on the flow of blood?
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What impact can plaque in an artery have on the flow of blood?
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Normally blood needs to flow freely through our arteries. Plaque in an artery can restrict the flow of blood. As you can probably imagine, this is not an ideal situation. And eating right, exercising, and not smoking can help keep your arteries healthy.
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In the advertisement Michael Jordon needed to _ .
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Passage: Michael Jordon is the greatest basketball player of all time. Once he was making a television advertisement, all he needed to do was to miss a shot. For Michael, this was difficult. He had conditioned himself to succeed whenever he was throwing the ball. Every time he threw a basketball, it went in. Every tim...
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Michael Jordon is the greatest basketball player of all time. Once he was making a television advertisement, all he needed to do was to miss a shot. For Michael, this was difficult. He had conditioned himself to succeed whenever he was throwing the ball. Every time he threw a basketball, it went in. Every time he trie...
[ "miss a shot", "throw the basketball in", "keep his habit", "develop his skills" ]
Vicente saw Sophie's mom giving Sophie 20 oranges every day to carry to school to eat. He also saw Hannah's dad giving Hannah 40 grapes every day to eat at the school. If he counted the number of fruits that the girls were given for 30 days, calculate the total number of fruits that Sophie and Hannah had eaten in the 3...
If Sophie was given 20 oranges every day for thirty days, she had taken 20*30 = <<20*30=600>>600 oranges to school. Similarly, in the thirty days, Hannah had taken 40*30 = <<40*30=1200>>1200 grapes to school. In the thirty days, Hannah and Sophie took 1200+600 = <<1200+600=1800>>1800 fruits to school. #### 1800
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Vicente saw Sophie's mom giving Sophie 20 oranges every day to carry to school to eat. He also saw Hannah's dad giving Hannah 40 grapes every day to eat at the school. If he counted the number of fruits that the girls were given for 30 days, calculate the total number of fruits that Sophie and Hannah had eaten in the 3...
If Sophie was given 20 oranges every day for thirty days, she had taken 20*30 = <<20*30=600>>600 oranges to school. Similarly, in the thirty days, Hannah had taken 40*30 = <<40*30=1200>>1200 grapes to school. In the thirty days, Hannah and Sophie took 1200+600 = <<1200+600=1800>>1800 fruits to school. #### 1800
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How long does a young koala usually stay with its mom?
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Passage: Animal moms are great moms. You might be surprised at some of these moms. Octopuses The mother octopus lays about 50,000 eggs. For about 300 days, she stays with the eggs, cleans them and protects them. She does not leave to feed. However, this animal mom dies as soon as the eggs are hatched . Crocodiles A...
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Animal moms are great moms. You might be surprised at some of these moms. Octopuses The mother octopus lays about 50,000 eggs. For about 300 days, she stays with the eggs, cleans them and protects them. She does not leave to feed. However, this animal mom dies as soon as the eggs are hatched . Crocodiles A crocodil...
[ "35 days.", "5 months.", "8 months.", "12 months." ]
What kind of variation does a rate measure?
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What kind of variation does a rate measure?
property to time
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A rate is a measure of how some property varies with time. Speed is a familiar rate that expresses the distance traveled by an object in a given amount of time. Wage is a rate that represents the amount of money earned by a person working for a given amount of time. Likewise, the rate of a chemical reaction is a measur...
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Where do you think you might read such a passage?
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Passage: Winter is dangerous for drivers because it's so difficult to know what is going to happen and accidents take place easily. Bad weather can be waiting to meet you. Ice might be hiding under the snow, waiting to send you off the road. The car coming towards you might suddenly move across the road. Here are two r...
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Winter is dangerous for drivers because it's so difficult to know what is going to happen and accidents take place easily. Bad weather can be waiting to meet you. Ice might be hiding under the snow, waiting to send you off the road. The car coming towards you might suddenly move across the road. Here are two rules for ...
[ "In dictionaries.", "In cookbooks", "In advertisements.", "In magazine" ]
Why should kids drink milk every day?
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Passage: You should eat well, get lots of exercise if you want to be a healthy kid. If you're healthy, you can study well and can do all the things you want to do, like running around with your friends. If you're a kid who wants to be healthy, here are some rules for you. Eat different kinds of foods If you eat diffe...
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You should eat well, get lots of exercise if you want to be a healthy kid. If you're healthy, you can study well and can do all the things you want to do, like running around with your friends. If you're a kid who wants to be healthy, here are some rules for you. Eat different kinds of foods If you eat different kind...
[ "Because they are always thirsty.", "Because most of them like it.", "Because there is enough calcium in it.", "Because it can limit their screen time." ]
The passage is about _ .
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Passage: Large population has caused many problems. For example, the traffic is very heavy in some big cities. During the last ten years, big cities like Beijing and Harbin were full of cars and buses. Now the streets are completely crowded and it's very difficult to drive a car along them. Drivers must stop at hundred...
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Large population has caused many problems. For example, the traffic is very heavy in some big cities. During the last ten years, big cities like Beijing and Harbin were full of cars and buses. Now the streets are completely crowded and it's very difficult to drive a car along them. Drivers must stop at hundreds of traf...
[ "big cities", "streets", "cars", "traffic" ]
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the author's renting an iPad instead of buying one?
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Passage: Because I am extremely vulnerable to both slick advertising and peer pressure, I've been thinking about getting an iPad. But here's the problem: I'm cheap, and the iPad's not. If I'm going to fork over at least $499 for a new device, I want to try it out and make sure it's not just a larger, shinier version of...
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Because I am extremely vulnerable to both slick advertising and peer pressure, I've been thinking about getting an iPad. But here's the problem: I'm cheap, and the iPad's not. If I'm going to fork over at least $499 for a new device, I want to try it out and make sure it's not just a larger, shinier version of my iPhon...
[ "The iPad is expensive and the author wants to make sure an iPad is worthy.", "He has already got an iPhone and expects to test the better quality of iPad.", "The local Apple Store only offters limited time to test out the machine.", "The iPad is so expensive that he cannot afford it." ]
From the passage, what can we knew about Mara Justine?
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Passage: Here, a reporter is interviewing the 12-year-old singer, Mara Justine, who's one of the youngest contestants of America's Got Talent. Reporter: Why did you choose to compete on America's Got Talent instead of one of the other singing competitions? Mara: Well, America's Got Talent actually called me because I h...
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Here, a reporter is interviewing the 12-year-old singer, Mara Justine, who's one of the youngest contestants of America's Got Talent. Reporter: Why did you choose to compete on America's Got Talent instead of one of the other singing competitions? Mara: Well, America's Got Talent actually called me because I had auditi...
[ "She's the youngest contestants of America's Got Talent.", "She was accepted by America's Got Talent the first time she auditioned.", "She's hardworking and optimistic .", "She's less confident ." ]
Which of the following statements best shows the author's feeling about Scott's death?
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Passage: "Mom, I have cancer." These four words catapulted my son and me on a journey that lasted two years. On that day I felt a wave of paralyzing fear. Scott was the oldest of my four children. He was 33 years old and a successful assistant principal at SamRayburn Hifht School in Pasadena, Texas. He and his wife Car...
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"Mom, I have cancer." These four words catapulted my son and me on a journey that lasted two years. On that day I felt a wave of paralyzing fear. Scott was the oldest of my four children. He was 33 years old and a successful assistant principal at SamRayburn Hifht School in Pasadena, Texas. He and his wife Carolyn were...
[ "It was a daily battle to control the fear and panic each setback brought.", "She felt a wave of fear.", "She felt a feeling of fear begin to wrap around her chest.", "The fear had been replaced by unbearable sorrow." ]
What is the writer's attitude towards the use of English in Germany?
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Passage: In Germany, English expressions are used in conversations and increasingly in written form. Advertisements are often expressed completely in English. When I go to the gym, there are "aerobic-classes ". We "warm up". We go "jogging." In business, we attend a "meeting" and we have "good connections." Other nati...
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In Germany, English expressions are used in conversations and increasingly in written form. Advertisements are often expressed completely in English. When I go to the gym, there are "aerobic-classes ". We "warm up". We go "jogging." In business, we attend a "meeting" and we have "good connections." Other nations, like...
[ "There should be a law to protect the dominance of German.", "It is foolish for Germans to worry about their native language.", "Germans should be encouraged to speak more English.", "Proper use of English can make conversations more colorful." ]
Glasses are mixtures of oxides, the main component of which is silica (sio2). silica is called the glass former, while additives are referred to as this?
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Glasses are mixtures of oxides, the main component of which is silica (sio2). silica is called the glass former, while additives are referred to as this?
glass modifiers
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♦ Glasses are mixtures of oxides, the main component of which is silica (SiO2). Silica is called the glass former, while additives are referred to as glass modifiers. The crystalline lattice of the glass former breaks down during heating, producing the random atomic arrangements typical of a liquid. Adding a modifier a...
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We can learn from the passage that Danielle Steel _ .
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Passage: Danielle Steel, America's sweetheart, is one of the hardest working women in the book business. Unlike other productive authors who write one book at a time, she can work on up to five. Her research before writing takes at least three years. Once she has fully studied her subjects, ready to divide into a book,...
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Danielle Steel, America's sweetheart, is one of the hardest working women in the book business. Unlike other productive authors who write one book at a time, she can work on up to five. Her research before writing takes at least three years. Once she has fully studied her subjects, ready to divide into a book, she can ...
[ "lives an exciting life", "is pleased with her achievements", "writes about quiet women", "values her readers a lot" ]
Who found the fish firstly?
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Passage: "Look, Mom! What a pretty fish!" said John to his mother. John's mother asked, "Where did you get it, John?" "Frank caught it in the river. I went to the river to get some water and saw this little fish. Then I told Frank about the fish, and he ran to get his fishnet . He put the net into the water, and caugh...
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"Look, Mom! What a pretty fish!" said John to his mother. John's mother asked, "Where did you get it, John?" "Frank caught it in the river. I went to the river to get some water and saw this little fish. Then I told Frank about the fish, and he ran to get his fishnet . He put the net into the water, and caught the fis...
[ "John.", "John's mother.", "Frank.", "Frank's mother." ]
In what way is Ya Gotta Know It different from other books?
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Passage: One of the most difficulties in learning a language is learning the idiomatic phrases, slang and common usage of native speakers. These four books focus on giving students a hand when learning North American idiomatic language. Ya Gotta Know It by Hania Hassan It provides an excellent mixture of materials for ...
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One of the most difficulties in learning a language is learning the idiomatic phrases, slang and common usage of native speakers. These four books focus on giving students a hand when learning North American idiomatic language. Ya Gotta Know It by Hania Hassan It provides an excellent mixture of materials for classroom...
[ "It contains a lot of exercises.", "It has the largest number of idioms.", "It is mainly about American slang.", "It offers readers ongoing context." ]
Pauline will make tacos for dinner. She bought a box of taco shells that cost $5, 4 bell peppers that cost $1.5 each, and 2 pounds of meat that cost $3 per pound. How much did she spend in all?
She spent 4 x $1.5 = $<<4*1.5=6>>6 for the four bell peppers. She spent 2 x $3 = $<<2*3=6>>6 for the 2 pounds of meat. So, Pauline spent $5 + $6 + $6 = $<<5+6+6=17>>17 in all. #### 17
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Pauline will make tacos for dinner. She bought a box of taco shells that cost $5, 4 bell peppers that cost $1.5 each, and 2 pounds of meat that cost $3 per pound. How much did she spend in all?
She spent 4 x $1.5 = $<<4*1.5=6>>6 for the four bell peppers. She spent 2 x $3 = $<<2*3=6>>6 for the 2 pounds of meat. So, Pauline spent $5 + $6 + $6 = $<<5+6+6=17>>17 in all. #### 17
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What is the legal alcohol level for a 20-year-old driver in the US?
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Passage: An alcohol breath test (ABT) is often used by the police to find out whether a person is drunk while driving. In the United States, the legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08% for people aged 21 years or older, while people under 21 are not allowed to drive a car with any level of alcohol in their body. A "positive...
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An alcohol breath test (ABT) is often used by the police to find out whether a person is drunk while driving. In the United States, the legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08% for people aged 21 years or older, while people under 21 are not allowed to drive a car with any level of alcohol in their body. A "positive" test re...
[ "0.000%.", "0.005%.", "0.080%.", "0.096%." ]
When in the museum, which of the following can visitors not do?
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: The opening of the Sherlock Holmes Museum to the public on March 27, 1990, was an event that should have happened several decades ago. Baker Street is, after all, one of the world's most famous streets because of its long association with the great detective. Thousands of people all over the world write to She...
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The opening of the Sherlock Holmes Museum to the public on March 27, 1990, was an event that should have happened several decades ago. Baker Street is, after all, one of the world's most famous streets because of its long association with the great detective. Thousands of people all over the world write to Sherlock Hol...
[ "Take photos of the rooms or objects on show", "Buy unusual and interesting souvenirs", "Learn some news of Mr Holmes's times", "Ask the maid to serve you tea in the Victorian times" ]
Mrs. Robson was going to _ .
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Passage: "Yes, I'll be ready at nine in the morning. Goodbye, dear, and thanks again." It had not been an easy telephone call for Mrs. Robson to make. Her daughter had been very kind, of course, and had immediately agreed to pick her up and drive her to the station, but Mrs. Robson hated to admit that she needed help. ...
Answer: D
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"Yes, I'll be ready at nine in the morning. Goodbye, dear, and thanks again." It had not been an easy telephone call for Mrs. Robson to make. Her daughter had been very kind, of course, and had immediately agreed to pick her up and drive her to the station, but Mrs. Robson hated to admit that she needed help. Since her...
[ "be in hospital", "live with her daughter", "travel abroad alone", "move to her hometown" ]
Song Kexin admires Tang Wanru because of Tang's _ .
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Passage: Youth, friendship and love are the main themes of this year's Chinese movies, such as So Young(<<>> ) and American Dreams in China(<<>> ). Tiny Times(<<>> ), one of the most popular movies this summer, also has the same features. The movie was based on author and director Guo Jingming's novel of the same name....
Answer: A
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Youth, friendship and love are the main themes of this year's Chinese movies, such as So Young(<<>> ) and American Dreams in China(<<>> ). Tiny Times(<<>> ), one of the most popular movies this summer, also has the same features. The movie was based on author and director Guo Jingming's novel of the same name. It tells...
[ "optimistic attitude", "rich family background", "good looks", "excellent grades at school" ]
What term refers to the emission of material or energy from an atom's nucleus?
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Answer the following science question clearly and accurately.
What term refers to the emission of material or energy from an atom's nucleus?
radioactivity
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Radioactivity involves the spontaneous emission of material and/or energy from the nucleus of an atom. The most common radioactive atoms have high atomic numbers and contain a large excess of neutrons. Some typical radioactive elements are technetium (atomic number 43), promethium (atomic number 61), and all elements a...
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