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Passengers to the A La Carte restaurant _ .
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Passage: Extracts From Information Booklet For Car Ferry Passengers CAR DECKS Car drivers are advised to use the handbrake before leaving their cars, to lock all doors and to take with them all belongings that may be needed during the crossing. CURRENCY EXCHANGE We regret that there are no facilities aboard for the e...
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Extracts From Information Booklet For Car Ferry Passengers CAR DECKS Car drivers are advised to use the handbrake before leaving their cars, to lock all doors and to take with them all belongings that may be needed during the crossing. CURRENCY EXCHANGE We regret that there are no facilities aboard for the exchange o...
[ "can enjoy a buffet free of charge", "cannot reserve a place for lunch or dinner", "can have the full menu whenever they like", "can sit wherever they like when they come in" ]
The number of waves that pass a fixed point in a given amount of time is called what?
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The number of waves that pass a fixed point in a given amount of time is called what?
frequency of a wave
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A photon isn’t a fixed amount of energy. Instead, the amount of energy in a photon depends on the frequency of the electromagnetic wave. The frequency of a wave is the number of waves that pass a fixed point in a given amount of time, such as the number of waves per second. In waves with higher frequencies, photons hav...
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Which of the following statement is true?
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Passage: I noticed that the little boy was paying mostly with change . It seemed that he had broken his pig bank to do this shopping. However, the cashier told him he was $ 8.00 short after counting his money. It was clear that the boy had already used all the money. The lady in front of me said, "Well, I could pay ...
Answer: A
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I noticed that the little boy was paying mostly with change . It seemed that he had broken his pig bank to do this shopping. However, the cashier told him he was $ 8.00 short after counting his money. It was clear that the boy had already used all the money. The lady in front of me said, "Well, I could pay half of t...
[ "The boy couldn't afford the clothes with his own money.", "The lady in front of me didn't get the chance to help the boy.", "Both of the lady and me paid ten dollars for the boy at last.", "The cashier didn't want others to pay for the clothes." ]
The best title for this article may be _
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Passage: Every year thousands of people get hurt or die when they are crossing the road. Most of these people are old people and children. Old people often get hurt or die because they can't see or hear very well. Children usually meet with accidents because of their carelessness. They forgot to look and listen before ...
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Every year thousands of people get hurt or die when they are crossing the road. Most of these people are old people and children. Old people often get hurt or die because they can't see or hear very well. Children usually meet with accidents because of their carelessness. They forgot to look and listen before they cros...
[ "How to lessen traffic accidents", "How to cross the road", "Please obey the traffic rules", "Meeting with traffic accidents" ]
How does the writer develop his argument?
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Passage: Imagine that someone in your neighborhood broke the law, and the judge put the whole neighborhood under suspicion. How fair will that be? Well, it happens every day to high schoolers. Just because some students have stolen things in shops, all of us are treated like _ Even though I'd never steal, store employe...
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Imagine that someone in your neighborhood broke the law, and the judge put the whole neighborhood under suspicion. How fair will that be? Well, it happens every day to high schoolers. Just because some students have stolen things in shops, all of us are treated like _ Even though I'd never steal, store employees looked...
[ "By example", "By classification", "By comparison and contrast", "By cause and effect" ]
What's the term for the period during which women's ovaries stop producing eggs?
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Answer the following science question clearly and accurately.
What's the term for the period during which women's ovaries stop producing eggs?
menopause
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For most women, menstrual cycles continue until their mid- or late- forties. Then women go through menopause , a period during which their menstrual cycles slow down and eventually stop, generally by their early fifties. After menopause, women can no longer reproduce naturally because their ovaries no longer produce eg...
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Generally speaking, nodding the head means _ , and shaking the head means _ .
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Passage: Even a child knows that nodding the head means "Yes". But some people will probably be puzzled when they first come to India. When they talk to an Indian, he often shakes his head. They might think that the Indian does not like what he said, but _ he is expressing agreement. The Indians have a habit of shaking...
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Even a child knows that nodding the head means "Yes". But some people will probably be puzzled when they first come to India. When they talk to an Indian, he often shakes his head. They might think that the Indian does not like what he said, but _ he is expressing agreement. The Indians have a habit of shaking their he...
[ "Yes; No", "No; Yes", "Yes; Yes", "No; No" ]
The researchers are now trying to make the wristband _ .
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Passage: Smart home applications can share all kinds of helpful information with homeowners. There appears a new housing platform which can detect the stress on electricity -- and the stress on the heart. "There is a growing population of elderly people, and there are statistics to show that more and more of them are g...
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Smart home applications can share all kinds of helpful information with homeowners. There appears a new housing platform which can detect the stress on electricity -- and the stress on the heart. "There is a growing population of elderly people, and there are statistics to show that more and more of them are going to l...
[ "more sensitive", "be connected with the Internet", "available for common people", "suitable to wear on the wrist" ]
Which one of following works doesn't belong to Jack London according to the passage?
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Passage: Jack London had endured more hardships by the age of twenty-one than most people experience in a lifetime. His struggles developed in him sympathy for the working class and a lasting dislike of hard work and provided inspiration for his career as a writer. London grew up in San Francisco in extreme poverty. At...
Answer: B
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Jack London had endured more hardships by the age of twenty-one than most people experience in a lifetime. His struggles developed in him sympathy for the working class and a lasting dislike of hard work and provided inspiration for his career as a writer. London grew up in San Francisco in extreme poverty. At an early...
[ "love stories", "poetry", "journalism", "essays" ]
When an elephant is hurt and cannot keep itself to its feet,the others _ .
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Passage: Elephants have very strong legs.Their legs are like trees.They usually walk slowly because they are so big,but they walk very quietly. Wild elephants living in the jungle usually stay together in big families.Usually one old elephant leads them.The others follow their leader.They usually move about at night,l...
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Elephants have very strong legs.Their legs are like trees.They usually walk slowly because they are so big,but they walk very quietly. Wild elephants living in the jungle usually stay together in big families.Usually one old elephant leads them.The others follow their leader.They usually move about at night,looking fo...
[ "lift it up and help it to walk", "run away as soon as possible", "kill it immediately", "carry it to a safe place" ]
When John Wood travelled in Nepal in 1998,he _ .
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Passage: Nearly eight hundred million people in this world cannot read or write,most of them in developing countries.Two-thirds are women and girls. John Wood who started the Room to Read campaign ,has opened1650 schools and 15000 libraries in some of the world's poorest communities .He said that from the beginning,Ro...
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Nearly eight hundred million people in this world cannot read or write,most of them in developing countries.Two-thirds are women and girls. John Wood who started the Room to Read campaign ,has opened1650 schools and 15000 libraries in some of the world's poorest communities .He said that from the beginning,Room to Rea...
[ "visited many local schools", "sent many books to local children", "started the Room to Read campaign", "met a man who changed his life" ]
What is true of Ray Palmer?
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Passage: Why jump with us? We are the only skydive centre in Byron Bay - Australia's most easterly point. Get a bird's-eye view and experience the magic of Byron Bay from 14,000 feet! With Skydive Byron Bay. We have the most experienced staff and the best safety record in Australia. We welcome fun jumpers from around t...
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Why jump with us? We are the only skydive centre in Byron Bay - Australia's most easterly point. Get a bird's-eye view and experience the magic of Byron Bay from 14,000 feet! With Skydive Byron Bay. We have the most experienced staff and the best safety record in Australia. We welcome fun jumpers from around the world....
[ "He acted as a skydiver in a movie.", "He possesses Skydive Byron Bay.", "He is a world champion in skydive.", "He skydives at Byron Bay almost every day." ]
In which part of a magazine would we expect to find this text?
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Passage: Deep in the wilderness of northern Kenya, two boys found a pair of crying cheetah cubs . The cubs' mother had been killed by a lion. The cheetahs were only a few weeks old. In the wild, about 9 out of 10 cheetah cubs die before they are three months old. They are food for lions. But these cubs were so lucky t...
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Deep in the wilderness of northern Kenya, two boys found a pair of crying cheetah cubs . The cubs' mother had been killed by a lion. The cheetahs were only a few weeks old. In the wild, about 9 out of 10 cheetah cubs die before they are three months old. They are food for lions. But these cubs were so lucky that they ...
[ "History", "Science", "News report", "Nature" ]
From the text we know _ .
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Passage: I have had the privilege of meeting some very interesting people over the years. Some of these people made a great impact on my life, my views and personal philosophy. Others I met had the opposite effect because they represented attitudes, behavior and beliefs that were directly opposed to my views on life an...
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I have had the privilege of meeting some very interesting people over the years. Some of these people made a great impact on my life, my views and personal philosophy. Others I met had the opposite effect because they represented attitudes, behavior and beliefs that were directly opposed to my views on life and my feel...
[ "the woman had much sight-seeing around the world.", "the woman was willing to help others.", "the woman made great wealth by selling crafts.", "the woman talked a lot about her age." ]
_ like to go to the park.
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Passage: There is a park near my home. People like to go to this park after work. Some of them go to the park every day. Look! That is Mr. King. He is sitting on a chair and watching the children. Some children are playing a game. Some boys are playing soccer. Lucy and Lily are standing under a tree. They are talking. ...
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There is a park near my home. People like to go to this park after work. Some of them go to the park every day. Look! That is Mr. King. He is sitting on a chair and watching the children. Some children are playing a game. Some boys are playing soccer. Lucy and Lily are standing under a tree. They are talking. There is ...
[ "Children", "Fathers and mothers.", "Lucy and Lily", "People" ]
Almost all plants make food through what process?
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Almost all plants make food through what process?
photosynthesis
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Mr Brown wrote the words down on _ .
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Passage: Mr Brown was going away for a week. Before he left, he said to his son, "if anyone asks for me, you can tell him that your father has been out for doing something, and will be back in a week, then be sure to ask him to sit down for a cup of tea." "OK, Dad," said his son. But he was afraid his son couldn't reme...
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Mr Brown was going away for a week. Before he left, he said to his son, "if anyone asks for me, you can tell him that your father has been out for doing something, and will be back in a week, then be sure to ask him to sit down for a cup of tea." "OK, Dad," said his son. But he was afraid his son couldn't remember this...
[ "the wall", "the door", "a piece of paper", "his son's pocket" ]
In China shops are open _ .
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Passage: There are seven days in a week. They are Sunday, Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Most children go toschool from Monday to Friday. Most people don't work on Saturday orSunday and most shops are closed in England on Saturday and Sunday. But in China shops are open every day. Sunday is ...
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There are seven days in a week. They are Sunday, Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Most children go toschool from Monday to Friday. Most people don't work on Saturday orSunday and most shops are closed in England on Saturday and Sunday. But in China shops are open every day. Sunday is always a ...
[ "on Tuesday", "every day", "on Thursday", "at weekend" ]
Which of the following is right?
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Passage: In a surprising result, the No. 69 Middle School girls' football team yesterday beat their school's boys' team. The boys' team often helped the girls with their training . They had never lost to the girls before, but this time the girls beat them 4 -- 3. After the game, Wu Nai, head of the boys' team, was ver...
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In a surprising result, the No. 69 Middle School girls' football team yesterday beat their school's boys' team. The boys' team often helped the girls with their training . They had never lost to the girls before, but this time the girls beat them 4 -- 3. After the game, Wu Nai, head of the boys' team, was very unhappy...
[ "The girls made only one goal in the first half.", "The girls even made 3 more goals than the boys in the second half.", "Many people thought the girls could beat the boys before the match.", "The girls' team had some better players than the boys'." ]
Plants can reproduce sexually and in which other way?
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Plants can reproduce sexually and in which other way?
asexually
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The life cycle of all plants is complex because it is characterized by alternation of generations. Plants alternate between diploid sporophyte and haploid gametophyte generations, and between sexual and asexual reproduction. The ability to reproduce both sexually and asexually gives plants the flexibility to adapt to c...
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Water is a versatile solvent that can dissolve many ionic and polar molecular solutes to make what?
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Water is a versatile solvent that can dissolve many ionic and polar molecular solutes to make what?
aqueous solutions
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Water is a versatile solvent that can dissolve many ionic and polar molecular solutes to make aqueous solutions.
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Why did George decide to buy the expensive gloves?
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Passage: Old George bought the black gloves for just $35 ten years ago. They were made of lamb skin, soft and warm and very strong. Until then, he had worn cheaper man-made material. These gloves never lasted longer than three years. He first decided to buy the expensive gloves, because they would make him feel nice in...
Answer: B
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Old George bought the black gloves for just $35 ten years ago. They were made of lamb skin, soft and warm and very strong. Until then, he had worn cheaper man-made material. These gloves never lasted longer than three years. He first decided to buy the expensive gloves, because they would make him feel nice in front of...
[ "Because they were black.", "Because they made him feel good before others.", "Because they have a long history.", "Because they are much cheaper." ]
Gretchen, Mitzi, and Beth went bowling together. Gretchen bowled a 120. Mitzi bowled a 113. Beth bowled an 85. What was their average bowling score?
Gretchen bowled a 120 + Mitzi boweld a 113 + Beth bowled an 85 = <<120+113+85=318>>318 combined score. The average of their combined score of 318 / 3 bowlers = <<318/3=106>>106. #### 106
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
Gretchen, Mitzi, and Beth went bowling together. Gretchen bowled a 120. Mitzi bowled a 113. Beth bowled an 85. What was their average bowling score?
Gretchen bowled a 120 + Mitzi boweld a 113 + Beth bowled an 85 = <<120+113+85=318>>318 combined score. The average of their combined score of 318 / 3 bowlers = <<318/3=106>>106. #### 106
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In this scientific study, five household dogs, _ lung cancer patients and healthy people are involved.
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Passage: In a society where lung and breast cancers are leading causes of cancer death worldwide, early detection of the disease is highly desirable. In a new scientific study, researchers present astonishing new evidence that man's best friend, the dog, may have the ability to contribute to early cancer detection. Res...
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In a society where lung and breast cancers are leading causes of cancer death worldwide, early detection of the disease is highly desirable. In a new scientific study, researchers present astonishing new evidence that man's best friend, the dog, may have the ability to contribute to early cancer detection. Researchers ...
[ "86; 88", "31; 97", "55; 83", "86; 83" ]
What's the main purpose of the Emotion Evoking System?
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Passage: "Does my smile look big in this?" Future fitting-room mirrors in clothing stores could subtly adjust your reflection to make you look - and hence feel - happier, encouraging you to like what you see. That's the idea behind the Emotion Evoking System developed by Shigeo Yoshida and colleagues at the University ...
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"Does my smile look big in this?" Future fitting-room mirrors in clothing stores could subtly adjust your reflection to make you look - and hence feel - happier, encouraging you to like what you see. That's the idea behind the Emotion Evoking System developed by Shigeo Yoshida and colleagues at the University of Tokyo ...
[ "To see whether one's feeling can be unconsciously affected.", "To see whether one's facial expressions can be altered.", "To see whether laughter comes before happiness.", "To replace the mirrors in future clothing-store fitting rooms." ]
My first name is _
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Passage: Hello! I`m Tony Green . My telephone number is five five seven four one zero two ,and my school ID card number is two six five nine .This is my English book . It's blue. I like it very much . Question: My first name is _ Choices: A. Tony B. Green C. Tony Green D. Green Tony
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Hello! I`m Tony Green . My telephone number is five five seven four one zero two ,and my school ID card number is two six five nine .This is my English book . It's blue. I like it very much .
[ "Tony", "Green", "Tony Green", "Green Tony" ]
The bat has no trouble flying in the darkest nights because _ .
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Passage: Bats are the only flying mammal in the world. They can't see very well. It is long believed, in many places, that all bats are blind . "Blind as a bat" is often heard. Yet they have no trouble flying in the darkest nights and finding their way around. How can bats fly and see at night? They fly by radar . Th...
Answer: D
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Bats are the only flying mammal in the world. They can't see very well. It is long believed, in many places, that all bats are blind . "Blind as a bat" is often heard. Yet they have no trouble flying in the darkest nights and finding their way around. How can bats fly and see at night? They fly by radar . The bat's r...
[ "its eyes are good", "it can't see well", "it can make a sound", "it has a kind of radar system to help it" ]
What is important for an English learner?
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Passage: My Plan for Learning English Many students and teachers always ask this question"What's the best way to learn English well?"Different people have different answers.Here is my plan for learning English.It is based on my own experience in learning languages.It helped me when I learned English.I hope that it can ...
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My Plan for Learning English Many students and teachers always ask this question"What's the best way to learn English well?"Different people have different answers.Here is my plan for learning English.It is based on my own experience in learning languages.It helped me when I learned English.I hope that it can help you,...
[ "To study English every day.", "To speak with Americans.", "To listen to the radio.", "To believe that you will improve your English." ]
Home computers can be used for _ .
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Passage: The home computer industry has been growing rapidly in the United States in the last ten years. Computers used to be large, expensive machines that were very difficult to use. But scientists and technicians have been making them smaller and cheaper while at the same time they have been made easier to use. As a...
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The home computer industry has been growing rapidly in the United States in the last ten years. Computers used to be large, expensive machines that were very difficult to use. But scientists and technicians have been making them smaller and cheaper while at the same time they have been made easier to use. As a result, ...
[ "doing business", "writing letters", "playing games", "all of the above" ]
How do the plants on green roofs get watered?
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Passage: A green roof is a roof of a building that is covered with vegetation over a waterproof membrane . It is a proper method of growing plants on the roof and does not refer to the mere green color of the roof. People benefit a lot from these green roofing systems, and they are gaining popularity day by day. Human...
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A green roof is a roof of a building that is covered with vegetation over a waterproof membrane . It is a proper method of growing plants on the roof and does not refer to the mere green color of the roof. People benefit a lot from these green roofing systems, and they are gaining popularity day by day. Human beings h...
[ "Rainwater is often kept in the green roof system for later use", "They mainly make use of the wasted water in people's lives", "The plants on green roofs usually need little water", "People have to water the plants from time to time" ]
What promise did the author make to Jack?
D
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Passage: Jack threw the papers on my desk. "Next time you want to change anything, ask me first," he said. I had changed a long sentence and corrected its grammar -- something I thought I was paid to do. Several days later, he made me angry again. I went to his office, prepared to lose my job if need be, but not before...
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Jack threw the papers on my desk. "Next time you want to change anything, ask me first," he said. I had changed a long sentence and corrected its grammar -- something I thought I was paid to do. Several days later, he made me angry again. I went to his office, prepared to lose my job if need be, but not before I let th...
[ "She would work harder from then on.", "She would treat him the same way.", "She would bring him some cakes.", "She would treat him like a friend." ]
What do scientists think is the biggest danger facing Antarctica?
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Passage: The hole in the Earth's ozone layer has until now protected Antarctica from the worst effects of global warming. But scientists have warned that as the hole closes up in the next few decades, temperatures on the continent could rise by around 3oC on average, with melting ice contributing to a global sea leve...
Answer: B
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The hole in the Earth's ozone layer has until now protected Antarctica from the worst effects of global warming. But scientists have warned that as the hole closes up in the next few decades, temperatures on the continent could rise by around 3oC on average, with melting ice contributing to a global sea level increas...
[ "Rising sea levels.", "Warming sea water temperature.", "Water pollution.", "Growing ice sheets." ]
We can infer from the passage that _
C
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Passage: I am especially interested in eco-friendly cars. Would you please give me some help? -John Lily John Lily, More and more automobile companies are taking measures to create cars that do less harm to the planet. Here are some of the top green cars this year. Tesla Roadster This is an electric sports car. You c...
Answer: C
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I am especially interested in eco-friendly cars. Would you please give me some help? -John Lily John Lily, More and more automobile companies are taking measures to create cars that do less harm to the planet. Here are some of the top green cars this year. Tesla Roadster This is an electric sports car. You can travel...
[ "as long as you have won the lottery, you can buy Tesla Roadster", "only people in California are allowed to buy Aptera 2e", "Honda Insight Hybrid may be the third least polluting hybrid of 2009", "the fuel efficiency of the Aptera 2e must be the highest of all the vehicles mentioned" ]
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A
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Passage: If you are sitting, please stand up. Move your legs. Touch your toes if you can. Do anything but sit. New research shows that if you cut down on the time you spend sitting, you might live longer. Sitting less than three hours a day might extend your life by two years. Cutting television time to less than two h...
Answer: A
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If you are sitting, please stand up. Move your legs. Touch your toes if you can. Do anything but sit. New research shows that if you cut down on the time you spend sitting, you might live longer. Sitting less than three hours a day might extend your life by two years. Cutting television time to less than two hours a da...
[ "The new design of desks can help people sit less.", "The \"treadmill desk\" is used by people to run.", "It's better for school students to use standing desks.", "It's necessary for companies to offer a sitting desk to every employees." ]
What would be the best title for the passage? ks5u
B
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Passage: Chinese people are now living happier and longer than before. According to the latest study, the number of people over 60 years old is 130 million, making up 10 percent of the whole population, and increases at a rate of 3 percent per year. This marks that China has stepped into the aged society. It is the Chi...
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Chinese people are now living happier and longer than before. According to the latest study, the number of people over 60 years old is 130 million, making up 10 percent of the whole population, and increases at a rate of 3 percent per year. This marks that China has stepped into the aged society. It is the Chinese trad...
[ "How to respect old people", "Old people's life in China", "Old people's problem", "Old people's wishes" ]
Two weeks later Miss Green becomes _ .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Miss Green is very fat. She weighs 100 kg and she is getting heavier and heavier every day. So one day she goes to see the doctor. The doctor says,"You need a diet, Miss Green, and I have a good one here." He gives her a small book and says, "Read this carefully and eat the things on Page 11 every day. Then co...
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Miss Green is very fat. She weighs 100 kg and she is getting heavier and heavier every day. So one day she goes to see the doctor. The doctor says,"You need a diet, Miss Green, and I have a good one here." He gives her a small book and says, "Read this carefully and eat the things on Page 11 every day. Then come back a...
[ "thinner than before", "fatter than before", "younger than before", "the same as before" ]
Getting a house plant can _ and make you feel happy.
A
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: China's air pollution problems are more serious these days. But just try to remember that the air pollution shouldn't stop you from enjoying life in China. Here are some tips for you to keep the smog away. Watch the weather report. As you can see, it will give you an _ of pollution, but my general rule is: if ...
Answer: A
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China's air pollution problems are more serious these days. But just try to remember that the air pollution shouldn't stop you from enjoying life in China. Here are some tips for you to keep the smog away. Watch the weather report. As you can see, it will give you an _ of pollution, but my general rule is: if it's abov...
[ "clean the air", "make your house dirty", "take you calm", "let your heart slow down" ]
All chemical reactions require what to get started?
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All chemical reactions require what to get started?
activation energy
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conductivity energy
spiked energy
activation energy
Some chemical reactions release energy, whereas other chemical reactions absorb energy. All chemical reactions require activation energy to get started.
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Name the fever that is caused by a virus that has antigens similar to molecules in human heart tissues.
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Name the fever that is caused by a virus that has antigens similar to molecules in human heart tissues.
rheumatic fever
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yellow fever
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Rheumatic fever is caused by a virus that has antigens similar to molecules in human heart tissues. When the immune system attacks the virus, it may also attack the heart. What type of immune system disease is rheumatic fever? Explain your answer.
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The purpose of the program is to help students _ .
A
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Passage: Briana, a student at John Fenwick School in Salem County, US, has a lot of free time. The 13-year-old girl used to hang out on the streets after school. "I know it wasn't good, but I really had nothing else to do," Briana said. Briana was not alone. Many kids in her city had too much free time and nothing to d...
Answer: A
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Briana, a student at John Fenwick School in Salem County, US, has a lot of free time. The 13-year-old girl used to hang out on the streets after school. "I know it wasn't good, but I really had nothing else to do," Briana said. Briana was not alone. Many kids in her city had too much free time and nothing to do. To sol...
[ "live a full life after school", "learn tips on shopping", "have more free time", "know more about the streets" ]
What is the purpose of this passage?
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Today's word, pan, takes us back to the days of the gold rush in California. On January 24th, 1848, a man named James Wilson Marshall discovered gold in California. The news spread quickly. Thousands rushed west. They traveled on foot, on horseback and by boat to reach the gold fields. By 1849, the great gold ...
Answer: B
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Today's word, pan, takes us back to the days of the gold rush in California. On January 24th, 1848, a man named James Wilson Marshall discovered gold in California. The news spread quickly. Thousands rushed west. They traveled on foot, on horseback and by boat to reach the gold fields. By 1849, the great gold rush was ...
[ "To tell us some stories about the gold rush.", "To introduce the word \"pan\" in American English.", "To teach us how to look for gold in rivers.", "To introduce the history of the gold rush in California" ]
what is the advantage of the job for the perfect candicate?
C
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Passage: More than 50 people have responded to an advertise for "one of the most relaxing jobs on the market" - a bathtub TESTER. Bathstore is seeking a Bathroom Executive Officer (BEO) to test their range of products. It is sure to give the perfect candidate a stress-free life and possibly some pruned fingers and toes...
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More than 50 people have responded to an advertise for "one of the most relaxing jobs on the market" - a bathtub TESTER. Bathstore is seeking a Bathroom Executive Officer (BEO) to test their range of products. It is sure to give the perfect candidate a stress-free life and possibly some pruned fingers and toes. And 12 ...
[ "He will lead a stress-free life.", "He can have their fingers and toes washed.", "He can do the job at home.", "He can do the job comfortably." ]
Darla needs to pay $4/watt of electricity for 300 watts of electricity, plus a $150 late fee. How much does she pay in total?
First find the total cost of the electricity: $4/watt * 300 watts = $<<4*300=1200>>1200 Then add the late fee: $1200 + $150 = $<<1200+150=1350>>1350 #### 1350
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
Darla needs to pay $4/watt of electricity for 300 watts of electricity, plus a $150 late fee. How much does she pay in total?
First find the total cost of the electricity: $4/watt * 300 watts = $<<4*300=1200>>1200 Then add the late fee: $1200 + $150 = $<<1200+150=1350>>1350 #### 1350
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What is the ultimate source of energy for all life on earth?
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What is the ultimate source of energy for all life on earth?
the sun
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What term is defined as the area where a species lives and to which it has become adapted?
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What term is defined as the area where a species lives and to which it has become adapted?
habitat
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habitat
The single biggest cause of the sixth mass extinction is habitat loss. A habitat is the area where a species lives and to which it has become adapted. When a habitat is disturbed or destroyed, it threatens all the species that live there with extinction.
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According to the passage, which of the following is right?
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Language-learners who say they never or hardly ever use dictionaries often speak English well but usually write poorly, because they make many mistakes. The students who use dictionaries most do not learn especially well either. The ones who look up every new word do not read fast. So they do not have time to ...
Answer: C
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Language-learners who say they never or hardly ever use dictionaries often speak English well but usually write poorly, because they make many mistakes. The students who use dictionaries most do not learn especially well either. The ones who look up every new word do not read fast. So they do not have time to read much...
[ "Students who never use dictionary can speak well and write well.", "Whatever new words you meet while reading, just look them up in the dictionary.", "Small two-language dictionaries are bad for learning English.", "An English word only has one translation." ]
The best title for this passage is _ .
A
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: You will have a lot of reading to do in this grade this year. You can do more of it in less time if you learn to read rapidly. Perhaps you have been told about some habits which keep a person from reading fast and have been strongly asked to break those which you might have. Do you still have any of these bad ...
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You will have a lot of reading to do in this grade this year. You can do more of it in less time if you learn to read rapidly. Perhaps you have been told about some habits which keep a person from reading fast and have been strongly asked to break those which you might have. Do you still have any of these bad habits? C...
[ "How to read rapidly", "What to read", "Reading rules", "Ways to read less in more time" ]
Which of the following is NOT the way of saving paper?
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: In the 13th century , the famous Italian traveller, Marco Polo, travelled a long way to China.During his stay in China, he saw many wonderful things. One of the things he discovered was that the Chinese used paper money. In western countries, people did not use paper money until the 15th century. However, peop...
Answer: D
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In the 13th century , the famous Italian traveller, Marco Polo, travelled a long way to China.During his stay in China, he saw many wonderful things. One of the things he discovered was that the Chinese used paper money. In western countries, people did not use paper money until the 15th century. However, people in Chi...
[ "To use both sides of every piece of paper.", "To use the paper bags from shops more than once.", "To use cotton handkerchiefs instead of paper ones.", "To grow more trees." ]
It can be learned from the passage that _ .
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: There are many ways to find a job. It can be as easy as walking into a neighborhood store to look at its announcement board. Local stores often have areas where people can put small signs telling what kind of service they need or can provide. Such services include caring for children or cleaning houses. ...
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There are many ways to find a job. It can be as easy as walking into a neighborhood store to look at its announcement board. Local stores often have areas where people can put small signs telling what kind of service they need or can provide. Such services include caring for children or cleaning houses. Or, j...
[ "companies often put job information in local shops", "the Internet is the most popular tool for job hunters in the USA", "Susan W. Miller's company is helping people choose careers", "California Career Services mainly serves university students" ]
In David's letter, he thinks that _
C
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Passage: Editor Henry Slocum, I read your May 10th article in the local newspaper Honesdale Times about electronic books, or e-books, with great interest. You made several good points about the disadvantage of e-books. You may have overlooked, however, some of the ways in which they are superior to traditional books. Y...
Answer: C
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Editor Henry Slocum, I read your May 10th article in the local newspaper Honesdale Times about electronic books, or e-books, with great interest. You made several good points about the disadvantage of e-books. You may have overlooked, however, some of the ways in which they are superior to traditional books. Yes, e-boo...
[ "E-books will come down in price", "E-books come in various sizes and shapes", "E-books do little harm to the environment", "E-books are no better than traditional books" ]
Jen likes _ .
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Hello, I'm Linda. This is Jen. She's my mum. She's 38 years old. She's wearing a red coat, a pair of red shoes and a pair of blue pants. She often wears a big hat, too. She is a teacher. And the students in her school like her very much. She likes singing . But she doesn't like playing sports. On Sundays, s...
Answer: D
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Hello, I'm Linda. This is Jen. She's my mum. She's 38 years old. She's wearing a red coat, a pair of red shoes and a pair of blue pants. She often wears a big hat, too. She is a teacher. And the students in her school like her very much. She likes singing . But she doesn't like playing sports. On Sundays, she goes s...
[ "painting", "reading", "writing", "singing" ]
Same and Tim are _ years old this year.
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Hi, I'm Sam from New York. I have a brother called Tim. We are twins. We are both eleven this year. I am ten minutes older than him. In some ways, we look the same and in some ways, we look different. However, he is taller than me. I am shy, but he is outgoing. We both like playing sports and we often play foo...
Answer: B
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Hi, I'm Sam from New York. I have a brother called Tim. We are twins. We are both eleven this year. I am ten minutes older than him. In some ways, we look the same and in some ways, we look different. However, he is taller than me. I am shy, but he is outgoing. We both like playing sports and we often play football tog...
[ "ten", "eleven", "twelve", "Thirteen" ]
We can learn from the passage that _ .
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: If you have a brother or sister, you already know you are different from each other. You live together in the same house and the same parents, but you have different personalities . Why is this? One possible reason is the way your parent treat you. First -born children receive all the attention from their pare...
Answer: D
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If you have a brother or sister, you already know you are different from each other. You live together in the same house and the same parents, but you have different personalities . Why is this? One possible reason is the way your parent treat you. First -born children receive all the attention from their parents. Most...
[ "the second child is very similar to the first-born child", "brothers and sisters usually have the same personalities", "it's easy for the second child to get his or her parents' attention", "there are more first-born successful people than second or last-born people" ]
As for its first task, Washoe was involved with _ .
A
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Washoe, a female chimpanzee believed to be the first non-human to acquire human language, has died of natural causes at the research institute where she was kept.The chimp died on Tuesday night, according to Roger and Deborah Fouts, co-founders of The Chimpanzee and Human Communications Institute in Washingt...
Answer: A
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Washoe, a female chimpanzee believed to be the first non-human to acquire human language, has died of natural causes at the research institute where she was kept.The chimp died on Tuesday night, according to Roger and Deborah Fouts, co-founders of The Chimpanzee and Human Communications Institute in Washington, where...
[ "some space research", "a study on African animals", "an ASL project", "the program of training the Air Force" ]
Harper needs to buy teacher appreciation gifts for her children’s teachers. Her son has 3 different teachers and her daughter has 4. If she spent $70 on gifts, how much did each gift cost?
Her son has 3 teachers and her daughter has 4, so together they have 3+4 = <<3+4=7>>7 teachers Harper has already spent $70 on 7 gifts, so she spent $70/7 = $<<70/7=10>>10 per gift #### 10
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
Harper needs to buy teacher appreciation gifts for her children’s teachers. Her son has 3 different teachers and her daughter has 4. If she spent $70 on gifts, how much did each gift cost?
Her son has 3 teachers and her daughter has 4, so together they have 3+4 = <<3+4=7>>7 teachers Harper has already spent $70 on 7 gifts, so she spent $70/7 = $<<70/7=10>>10 per gift #### 10
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This passage is mainly about _ .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: In some urban centers, workaholism is so common that people do not consider it unusual. They accept the lifestyle as normal. Government workers in Washington D. C, for example, frequently work sixty to seventy hours a week. They don't do this because they have to; they do it because they want to. Workaholicm c...
Answer: B
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In some urban centers, workaholism is so common that people do not consider it unusual. They accept the lifestyle as normal. Government workers in Washington D. C, for example, frequently work sixty to seventy hours a week. They don't do this because they have to; they do it because they want to. Workaholicm can be a s...
[ "workaholics are usually successful people, but their lives are in a mess", "workaholism can lead to serious problems but it can also create a joyful life", "people who are absorbed in their work may enjoy movies, sports and other kinds of \nentertainment", "those who work even under difficult conditions may ...
What's the best title of this passage?
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Memory is essential for life. We have a short-term memory and a long-term memory. When we get old, our short-term memory becomes weaker, but we can still remember things that happened a long time ago. There are many things we can do to improve our memory, such as using various memorizing methods as well as ta...
Answer: C
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Memory is essential for life. We have a short-term memory and a long-term memory. When we get old, our short-term memory becomes weaker, but we can still remember things that happened a long time ago. There are many things we can do to improve our memory, such as using various memorizing methods as well as taking spec...
[ "How to Use Memory Tools", "How to Keep Long-term Memory", "How to Improve Our Memory", "How to Stay Healthy" ]
The numbers of car accidents these years are _ before.
A
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: On August 4, while a young man in Hangzhou was caught because of killing another young man with his car, a 17-year-old girl died because of the same reason in the same city. It's reported that the driver was badly drunk. Cars are more and more popular for more Chinese these days. And the numbers of car acciden...
Answer: A
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On August 4, while a young man in Hangzhou was caught because of killing another young man with his car, a 17-year-old girl died because of the same reason in the same city. It's reported that the driver was badly drunk. Cars are more and more popular for more Chinese these days. And the numbers of car accidents are in...
[ "bigger than", "smaller than", "the same as", "not the same as" ]
Which is the best title of the passage?
A
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Kayaking is an activity enjoyed by many people of all ages. It requires little or no experience and nearly anyone of any skill level can participate. It's most popular as a summertime sport, but it is also a great activity during the winter. Kayaking also seems ly friendly to the environment; more so than spe...
Answer: A
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Kayaking is an activity enjoyed by many people of all ages. It requires little or no experience and nearly anyone of any skill level can participate. It's most popular as a summertime sport, but it is also a great activity during the winter. Kayaking also seems ly friendly to the environment; more so than speed boatin...
[ "The environmental impacts of kayaking--is it dangerous?", "The most popular water sports--kayaking", "Advantages and disadvantages of kayaking", "How to keep kayaking a safe and enjoyable activity?" ]
In which country might Roland Garros Open take place?
D
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Passage: Roger Federer and Serena Williams have been named as 2009' s world champions by the International Tennis Federation(ITF) after topping the year-end rankings. Federer, who wins the honour for the fifth time, completed a career Grand Slam at Roland Garros before winning his 15th Grand Slam ride at Wimbledon. And...
Answer: D
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Roger Federer and Serena Williams have been named as 2009' s world champions by the International Tennis Federation(ITF) after topping the year-end rankings. Federer, who wins the honour for the fifth time, completed a career Grand Slam at Roland Garros before winning his 15th Grand Slam ride at Wimbledon. And Williams...
[ "England.", "Australia", "The United States", "France" ]
What magnetism is produced by electricity?
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Answer the following science question clearly and accurately.
What magnetism is produced by electricity?
electromagnetism
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diffusion
electromagnetism
Magnetism produced by electricity is called electromagnetism . Today, electromagnetism is used in many electric devices. However, until electromagnetism was discovered, scientists thought that electricity and magnetism were unrelated. A Danish scientist named Hans Christian Oersted (pictured in the Figure below ) chang...
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Who was the customer that Sunday morning?
C
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Passage: It was Sunday morning. A butcher heard the doorbell and thought it must be a customer. But he was surprised to see that a dog was coming into his shop. The dog had $10 and a note in its mouth. The butcher took the note and read it. It said,"10 pork chops , please."So the butcher took the money and put a bag ...
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It was Sunday morning. A butcher heard the doorbell and thought it must be a customer. But he was surprised to see that a dog was coming into his shop. The dog had $10 and a note in its mouth. The butcher took the note and read it. It said,"10 pork chops , please."So the butcher took the money and put a bag of chops ...
[ "A big man.", "A butcher.", "A dog.", "A little boy." ]
According to the passage ,honesty is _ .
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Too many people want others to be their friends, but they don't give friendship back. That is why some friendships don't last very long. To have a friend, you must learn to treat your friend the way you want your friend to treat you. Learning to be a good friend means learning three rules: be honest; be gen...
Answer: D
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Too many people want others to be their friends, but they don't give friendship back. That is why some friendships don't last very long. To have a friend, you must learn to treat your friend the way you want your friend to treat you. Learning to be a good friend means learning three rules: be honest; be generous;be ...
[ "as important as money", "more important than anything else", "something countable", "the base of a friendship" ]
People know quite _ about the moon now.
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: The moon looks bigger than the stars at night. But in fact, it is smaller than any of them. The moon looks big to us, because it is closer to us than any star. The moon goes around the earth. It makes one trip about four weeks. The moon is a round ball and looks beautiful. Don't you think so? Now people know q...
Answer: B
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The moon looks bigger than the stars at night. But in fact, it is smaller than any of them. The moon looks big to us, because it is closer to us than any star. The moon goes around the earth. It makes one trip about four weeks. The moon is a round ball and looks beautiful. Don't you think so? Now people know quite a lo...
[ "a few", "a lot", "little", "some" ]
People suffering from malaria _ .
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Malaria, the world's most widespread parasitic disease, kills as many as three million people every year--almost all of whom are under five, very poor, and African. In most years, more than five hundred million cases of illness result from the disease, although exact numbers are difficult to assess because ma...
Answer: C
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Malaria, the world's most widespread parasitic disease, kills as many as three million people every year--almost all of whom are under five, very poor, and African. In most years, more than five hundred million cases of illness result from the disease, although exact numbers are difficult to assess because many people...
[ "have to kill female mosquitoes", "have ability to defend parasites", "have their red blood cells infected", "have sudden fever, followed by chills" ]
Faced with a very unfavorable market situation, the author decided _ .
A
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Burn rate is the speed at which a startup business consumes money. My rate was $ 75,000 a month. Four months after my company was set up, I had only a quarter of the starting capital left in the bank. Looking for guidance, I went to talk to my friend, Arthur Walworth about my new venture. "Times of great chang...
Answer: A
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Burn rate is the speed at which a startup business consumes money. My rate was $ 75,000 a month. Four months after my company was set up, I had only a quarter of the starting capital left in the bank. Looking for guidance, I went to talk to my friend, Arthur Walworth about my new venture. "Times of great change always ...
[ "to improve his service", "to start a new business", "to withdraw his money", "to reduce his investment" ]
The mockingbird died because _ .
B
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Passage: Watching some children trying to catch butterflies one hot August afternoon, I was reminded of an incident in my own childhood. When I was a boy of 12 in South Carolina, something happened to me that cured me forever of wanting to put any wild creature in a cage. We lived on the edge of a wood, and every eveni...
Answer: B
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Watching some children trying to catch butterflies one hot August afternoon, I was reminded of an incident in my own childhood. When I was a boy of 12 in South Carolina, something happened to me that cured me forever of wanting to put any wild creature in a cage. We lived on the edge of a wood, and every evening at dus...
[ "it ate some poisonous food the boy gave it by mistake", "it ate the poisonous food its mother gave it", "it was frightened to death", "it refused to eat anything" ]
People enjoyed reading O. Henry's stories because _ .
A
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Passage: O. Henry was a pen name used by an American writer of short stories. His real name was William Sydney Porter. He was born in North Carolina in 1862. As a young boy he lived an exciting life. He did not go to school for very long, but he managed to teach himself everything he needed to know. When he was about 2...
Answer: A
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O. Henry was a pen name used by an American writer of short stories. His real name was William Sydney Porter. He was born in North Carolina in 1862. As a young boy he lived an exciting life. He did not go to school for very long, but he managed to teach himself everything he needed to know. When he was about 20 years o...
[ "they had surprise endings", "they were easy to understand", "they showed his love for the poor", "they were about New York City" ]
What was the result of Mitchell's plane crash accident?
A
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Passage: The 16 operations W.Mitchell received after the motorcycle accident burned more than 65% of his body at age 46 left him unable to pick up a fork,dial a telephone or go to the bathroom without help.But Mitchell never believed he was defeated."I am in charge of my own spaoeship," he said."It's my up,my down.I co...
Answer: A
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The 16 operations W.Mitchell received after the motorcycle accident burned more than 65% of his body at age 46 left him unable to pick up a fork,dial a telephone or go to the bathroom without help.But Mitchell never believed he was defeated."I am in charge of my own spaoeship," he said."It's my up,my down.I could choos...
[ "His body under the waistcouldn't move.", "He was elected mayor of Crested Butte.", "He became the hero of many publications.", "More than half of his body was burned." ]
In fruits and vegetables, what can make you strong?
B
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Passage: What do you eat every day? Some people think about it. And some people will not make plans for their meals. Many people like to have fast food near their offices. This kind of food can make them fat and it is bad for their health. Even it will make them ill when they are old. What should a healthy person eat e...
Answer: B
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What do you eat every day? Some people think about it. And some people will not make plans for their meals. Many people like to have fast food near their offices. This kind of food can make them fat and it is bad for their health. Even it will make them ill when they are old. What should a healthy person eat every day?...
[ "Water.", "Vitamins.", "Energy.", "Calories." ]
What's the author's attitude towards online grocery shopping?
C
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Passage: Online grocery shopping was counted as the next great innovation to make our lives easier. In China more than 3,000 websites offer the service, but none have turned a profit. Xiang Nian has had a hard day at the office but at least she can skip the trip to the grocery store. A text message on her phone lets he...
Answer: C
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Online grocery shopping was counted as the next great innovation to make our lives easier. In China more than 3,000 websites offer the service, but none have turned a profit. Xiang Nian has had a hard day at the office but at least she can skip the trip to the grocery store. A text message on her phone lets her know th...
[ "Pessimistic.", "Indifferent.", "Objective.", "Supportive." ]
If the doctors didn't have an emergency operation on him , Luis Ortiz was likely to _ .
B
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Passage: A California man who was feeling sick almost died recently from a shocking cause. 26-year-old Luis Ortiz went to a hospital because of a headache and nausea(,). When doctors examined him, they were shocked to find a tapeworm larva in his brain. The story gets stranger. The larva was still alive. The creature ...
Answer: B
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A California man who was feeling sick almost died recently from a shocking cause. 26-year-old Luis Ortiz went to a hospital because of a headache and nausea(,). When doctors examined him, they were shocked to find a tapeworm larva in his brain. The story gets stranger. The larva was still alive. The creature had cause...
[ "die of cancer", "live for only half an hour", "finish studying in school", "pass the driving tests" ]
Oseola McCarty gave $150 000 to the University of Southern Mississippi _ .
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Passage: In 1995,Oseola McCarty gave a present of $150 000 to the University of Southern Mississippi. She wanted to help poor students. It was a very generous thing to do. But her friends and neighbors were surprised. McCarty was a good woman. She went to church. She was always friendly and helpful. But everyone in her...
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In 1995,Oseola McCarty gave a present of $150 000 to the University of Southern Mississippi. She wanted to help poor students. It was a very generous thing to do. But her friends and neighbors were surprised. McCarty was a good woman. She went to church. She was always friendly and helpful. But everyone in her town kne...
[ "to help the poor students", "to surprise her friends and neighbors", "to show her generosity", "to be a good and rich woman" ]
Choose the best title for the passage.
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Passage: People visit other countries for many reasons.Some travel on business;others travel to visit interesting places that are only found in other countries,such as the Taj Mahal in India. Wherever you go, and for whatever reason,it is important to be safe.While the majority of people you will meet when traveling a...
Answer: A
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People visit other countries for many reasons.Some travel on business;others travel to visit interesting places that are only found in other countries,such as the Taj Mahal in India. Wherever you go, and for whatever reason,it is important to be safe.While the majority of people you will meet when traveling are sure t...
[ "Some precautions when traveling abroad.", "The two main reasons for people traveling.", "The official documents a traveler needs.", "Advice on using local transportation." ]
How many school does the writer go to?
B
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Passage: Boys and girls, here I will tell you something about my first trip to the USA. When I get to Kennedy Airport, I begin my visit to the USA. First, I go to Roy Senior high School. I'm happy on the first night in America because I live with a kind family, the Edwards. It's a big family. They are very friendly to ...
Answer: B
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Boys and girls, here I will tell you something about my first trip to the USA. When I get to Kennedy Airport, I begin my visit to the USA. First, I go to Roy Senior high School. I'm happy on the first night in America because I live with a kind family, the Edwards. It's a big family. They are very friendly to me. They ...
[ "One.", "Two.", "Three.", "Four." ]
What is the term for environmental causes of mutations?
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What is the term for environmental causes of mutations?
mutagens
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A mutation is a change in the base sequence of DNA or RNA. Environmental causes of mutations are called mutagens. The effects of a mutation depend on the type of mutation and whether it occurs in a gamete or body cell.
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According to the article, the greater damage of earthquakes this year can be mainly caused by _ .
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Passage: First the ground shook in Haiti, then Chile and Turkey. The earthquakes keep coming hard and fast this year, causing people to wonder if something evil is happening underfoot. It's not. While it may seem as if there are more earthquakes occurring, there really aren't. The problem is what's happening above gr...
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First the ground shook in Haiti, then Chile and Turkey. The earthquakes keep coming hard and fast this year, causing people to wonder if something evil is happening underfoot. It's not. While it may seem as if there are more earthquakes occurring, there really aren't. The problem is what's happening above ground, not...
[ "the occurrence of larger earthquakes", "not enough warnings about earthquakes", "poor construction standards and overcrowding", "an increase in large cities" ]
This article would most likely be found in a _ .
C
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Passage: Have you ever asked yourself why you have two eyes instead of one, three, or even hundreds as some insects have? Have you wondered why your eyes are set close together on the front of your face rather than on the sides of your head, as on animals like rabbits, antelopes, and horses? The reasons are simple -- a...
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Have you ever asked yourself why you have two eyes instead of one, three, or even hundreds as some insects have? Have you wondered why your eyes are set close together on the front of your face rather than on the sides of your head, as on animals like rabbits, antelopes, and horses? The reasons are simple -- and import...
[ "textbook about animal behavior", "popular science or health magazine", "professional magazine for doctors", "newspaper's local news section" ]
"Reserved" in the passage means _ .
B
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Passage: The woman's college had a very small car-park, and as several of the teachers and students, and many of the students' boy-friends, had cars, it was often difficult to find a place to park. The head of the college, whose was Baker, therefore had a special place in the car-park for her own car. There were white ...
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The woman's college had a very small car-park, and as several of the teachers and students, and many of the students' boy-friends, had cars, it was often difficult to find a place to park. The head of the college, whose was Baker, therefore had a special place in the car-park for her own car. There were white lines rou...
[ "forbidden", "kept for special use", "hired", "bought" ]
What do you call any substance in food that the body needs?
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What do you call any substance in food that the body needs?
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There are a variety of substances in foods that the body needs. Any substance in food that the body needs is called a nutrient. There are six major types of nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, water, minerals, and vitamins. Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids can be used for energy. Proteins also provide buildi...
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The dog _ when Mary watches TV.
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Passage: Mary likes dogs very much. She has a pug-dog. It is white. It has big eyes and ears. It is small but it is cute and beautiful. Every morning, the dog eats some bread and meat. They are the dog's favorite food. When Mary goes to school, the dog always waits for her at the gate. When she comes back home, the do...
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Mary likes dogs very much. She has a pug-dog. It is white. It has big eyes and ears. It is small but it is cute and beautiful. Every morning, the dog eats some bread and meat. They are the dog's favorite food. When Mary goes to school, the dog always waits for her at the gate. When she comes back home, the dog follows...
[ "follows her here and there", "lies near her", "sits on the sofa", "lies on the bed" ]
We know from the passage that _ .
C
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Passage: Father's Day has a very short history. It was started because there was a mother's Day, and just because some Americans thought that if we had a Mother's Day, we should also have a Father's Day. Father's Day has become important in North America. And businessmen found it was a good way to get people to buy a p...
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Father's Day has a very short history. It was started because there was a mother's Day, and just because some Americans thought that if we had a Mother's Day, we should also have a Father's Day. Father's Day has become important in North America. And businessmen found it was a good way to get people to buy a present fo...
[ "the writer doesn't like Father's Day.", "many countries have a Father's Day.", "businessmen can get more money on Father's Day.", "Father's Day will become more important than Mother's Day." ]
Trevor and Joe were working together to finish a 500 piece puzzle. They put the border together first and that was 75 pieces. Trevor was able to place 105 pieces of the puzzle. Joe was able to place three times the number of puzzle pieces as Trevor. How many puzzle pieces are missing?
The puzzle is 500 pieces and the border used 75 pieces so 500-75 = <<500-75=425>>425 pieces left Joe placed three times as many puzzle pieces as Trevor who placed 105 so Joe placed 3*105=315 piece Together Joe and Trevor placed 315+105 pieces for a total of <<315+105=420>>420 pieces With the border down that left 425 p...
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
Trevor and Joe were working together to finish a 500 piece puzzle. They put the border together first and that was 75 pieces. Trevor was able to place 105 pieces of the puzzle. Joe was able to place three times the number of puzzle pieces as Trevor. How many puzzle pieces are missing?
The puzzle is 500 pieces and the border used 75 pieces so 500-75 = <<500-75=425>>425 pieces left Joe placed three times as many puzzle pieces as Trevor who placed 105 so Joe placed 3*105=315 piece Together Joe and Trevor placed 315+105 pieces for a total of <<315+105=420>>420 pieces With the border down that left 425 p...
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Conifers are the dominant phylum of gymnosperms, with the most variety of species. most are tall trees that usually bear scale-like or needle-like leaves. the thin shape of the needles and their waxy cuticle limits water loss through this?
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Conifers are the dominant phylum of gymnosperms, with the most variety of species. most are tall trees that usually bear scale-like or needle-like leaves. the thin shape of the needles and their waxy cuticle limits water loss through this?
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Conifers Conifers are the dominant phylum of gymnosperms, with the most variety of species. Most are tall trees that usually bear scale-like or needle-like leaves. The thin shape of the needles and their waxy cuticle limits water loss through transpiration. Snow slides easily off needle-shaped leaves, keeping the load ...
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Children who have chances to explore natural areas _ .
D
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Passage: Most of us spend our lives seeking the natural world. To this end, we walk the dog, play golf, go fishing, sit in the garden, drink outside rather than inside the pub, have a picnic, live in the suburbs, go to the seaside, buy a weekend place in the country. The most popular free time activity in Britain is go...
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Most of us spend our lives seeking the natural world. To this end, we walk the dog, play golf, go fishing, sit in the garden, drink outside rather than inside the pub, have a picnic, live in the suburbs, go to the seaside, buy a weekend place in the country. The most popular free time activity in Britain is going for a...
[ "tend to develop a strong love for science ks5u", "are more likely to dream about wildlife", "tend to be physically tougher in adulthood", "are less likely to be involved in bullying" ]
When Jack went out of the barber's shop, he was not happy because _ .
B
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Passage: Jack went to a barber's shop and had his hair cut, but when he came out, he was not happy with the result . When his friend Bob saw him, he laughed and said, "What has happened to your hair, Jack?" Jack said, "I tried a new barber's shop today, because I wasn't quite satisfied with my old one, but this one see...
Answer: B
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Jack went to a barber's shop and had his hair cut, but when he came out, he was not happy with the result . When his friend Bob saw him, he laughed and said, "What has happened to your hair, Jack?" Jack said, "I tried a new barber's shop today, because I wasn't quite satisfied with my old one, but this one seems even w...
[ "nobody had cut his hair", "the barber hadn't cut his hair well", "the barber had cut his hair carefully", "he was not satisfied with his old barber" ]
What kind of live animals was NOT at Mr. Eckerd's house?
D
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Passage: Mr. Eckerd at the end of the street was a different fellow with a different kind of house. He let kids from the neighborhood come to see his house, but only if they had written permission from their parents, and if he'd already spoken to the parents before. What made it so different? He shared his home with re...
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Mr. Eckerd at the end of the street was a different fellow with a different kind of house. He let kids from the neighborhood come to see his house, but only if they had written permission from their parents, and if he'd already spoken to the parents before. What made it so different? He shared his home with rescued ani...
[ "Fish", "Snakes and lizards.", "Monkeys.", "Elephants." ]
The passage is about _
C
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Passage: This is news on the Hour. Ed Wilson is reporting. The President and First Lady will visit Africa on a goodwill tour in May. They plan to visit eight African countries. Reports from China say the Chinese want closer ties between China and the U.S. and Western Europe. A group of top China scientists starts its t...
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This is news on the Hour. Ed Wilson is reporting. The President and First Lady will visit Africa on a goodwill tour in May. They plan to visit eight African countries. Reports from China say the Chinese want closer ties between China and the U.S. and Western Europe. A group of top China scientists starts its ten-nation...
[ "an official visit to Africa", "the improvement of relationship between China and the U.S.", "the news broadcast on the air", "the strike led by the teachers' union" ]
What is characteristic of work in the 21st century?
D
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Passage: Across the rich world, well-educated people increasingly work longer than the less-skilled. Some 65% of American men aged 62-74 with a professional degree are in the workforce, compared with 32% of men with only a high-school certificate. This gap is part of a deepening divide between the well-education well o...
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Across the rich world, well-educated people increasingly work longer than the less-skilled. Some 65% of American men aged 62-74 with a professional degree are in the workforce, compared with 32% of men with only a high-school certificate. This gap is part of a deepening divide between the well-education well off and th...
[ "Computers will do more complicated work.", "More will be taken by the educated young.", "Most jobs to be done will be creative ones.", "Skills are highly valued regardless of age." ]
What is the message of the story?
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: I was hurrying to our basketball game one morning when Hillary Barnes,the most popular girl,in school,stopped me."Are you the twin who won the art competition?"she asked. "No,that's Christine.I'm Katie."I said. We were not identical twins;we looked quite different.She could defeat Snow White in a beauty contes...
Answer: B
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I was hurrying to our basketball game one morning when Hillary Barnes,the most popular girl,in school,stopped me."Are you the twin who won the art competition?"she asked. "No,that's Christine.I'm Katie."I said. We were not identical twins;we looked quite different.She could defeat Snow White in a beauty contest!Compare...
[ "Bad situations help become popular.", "People are talented in different ways.", "People should always be nice to others.", "Unsuccessful attempts are well worth the effort." ]
The scientist wanted to know _ .
C
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Passage: Long long ago, an old scientist made a few tests on different animals to find out which was the cleverest of all the animals. In one test the old scientist put a monkey in a room. In the room there were many boxes. Some boxes were inside other boxes. The smallest box had some food in it. The scientist wanted t...
Answer: C
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Long long ago, an old scientist made a few tests on different animals to find out which was the cleverest of all the animals. In one test the old scientist put a monkey in a room. In the room there were many boxes. Some boxes were inside other boxes. The smallest box had some food in it. The scientist wanted to watch t...
[ "if the monkey came into the small box", "if the monkey would sleep", "which animal was cleverer than other animals", "if some boxes were inside other boxes" ]
To eat to when she gets full, Michaela needs 20 oranges. Cassandra needs twice as many oranges as Michaela to eat until she gets full. If they picked 90 oranges from the farm today, how many oranges would remain after they've both eaten until they were full?
Since Michaela needs 20 oranges to eat to her full, and Cassandra eats twice as much to have her full, Cassandra needs 2*20 = <<20*2=40>>40 oranges to eat. They eat 20+40 = <<20+40=60>>60 oranges together to have their fill. If they picked 90 oranges today, after eating 60 together, 90-60 = <<90-60=30>>30 oranges would...
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
To eat to when she gets full, Michaela needs 20 oranges. Cassandra needs twice as many oranges as Michaela to eat until she gets full. If they picked 90 oranges from the farm today, how many oranges would remain after they've both eaten until they were full?
Since Michaela needs 20 oranges to eat to her full, and Cassandra eats twice as much to have her full, Cassandra needs 2*20 = <<20*2=40>>40 oranges to eat. They eat 20+40 = <<20+40=60>>60 oranges together to have their fill. If they picked 90 oranges today, after eating 60 together, 90-60 = <<90-60=30>>30 oranges would...
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A "rubber-neck" often _ .
A
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Passage: We all know what it is like to be unable to turn your head because of a cold in the muscles of your neck, or because an unexpected twist has made your neck ache and stiff. Your whole body feels tight. The slightest move makes you jump with pain.Nothing could be worse than a pain in the neck. That is why we use...
Answer: A
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We all know what it is like to be unable to turn your head because of a cold in the muscles of your neck, or because an unexpected twist has made your neck ache and stiff. Your whole body feels tight. The slightest move makes you jump with pain.Nothing could be worse than a pain in the neck. That is why we use the phra...
[ "cares about other people's business", "quarrels face to face with neighbors", "bargains the price with sales women", "says bad words behind people" ]
When seeing Nanny crying in the living room, the author felt _ .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: My grandma whom we all called Nanny was a solid, first-generation, Italian immigrant. She came to this country with her family on a tiny ship during World War I when she was only 8 years old. During the trip she survived stormy seas,little food, and an attack by a German U-boat. After getting here,her large fa...
Answer: B
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My grandma whom we all called Nanny was a solid, first-generation, Italian immigrant. She came to this country with her family on a tiny ship during World War I when she was only 8 years old. During the trip she survived stormy seas,little food, and an attack by a German U-boat. After getting here,her large family work...
[ "surprised", "ashamed", "shocked", "annoyed" ]
Conductivity, oxidation state and physical appearance are properties that help determine whether what are metals?
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Conductivity, oxidation state and physical appearance are properties that help determine whether what are metals?
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Strategy: A Based on the conductivity of the elements, determine whether each is a metal, a nonmetal, or a semimetal. Confirm your prediction from its physical appearance. B From the compounds each element forms, determine its common oxidation states. C If the element is a nonmetal, it must be located in the p block of...
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Group projects can give you a chance to do the following EXCEPT _ .
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Few of us act alone in the real world. Most things are done with the help or ideas of other people. Group projects are great practice for high school, college, and real life, when you will probably have a job that requires working with others. Right now, group projects can be fun and they often allow you to do...
Answer: D
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Few of us act alone in the real world. Most things are done with the help or ideas of other people. Group projects are great practice for high school, college, and real life, when you will probably have a job that requires working with others. Right now, group projects can be fun and they often allow you to do a bigger...
[ "get to know more friends", "learn more than you do alone", "work in an organized way", "get rid of shyness forever" ]
Why is Morioka Shoten unique?
D
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Passage: Those accustomed to browsing through thousands of books in large bookstores may find Japan's Morioka Shoten a little strange. That's because this tiny bookstore that is located in Ginza, Tokyo sells only a single book at a time. Opened in May 2015, Morioka Shoten is the brainchild of Yoshiyuki Morioka. He bega...
Answer: D
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Those accustomed to browsing through thousands of books in large bookstores may find Japan's Morioka Shoten a little strange. That's because this tiny bookstore that is located in Ginza, Tokyo sells only a single book at a time. Opened in May 2015, Morioka Shoten is the brainchild of Yoshiyuki Morioka. He began his car...
[ "It is popular with foreigners.", "It sells books of different topics.", "It is decorated with colorful flowers.", "It sells various copies of a book in a week." ]
Why did the writer feel upset?
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: I grew up in one of the poorest areas in Bradford. I live in a three-bedroom house with six brothers and sisters. I studied very hard . I got the best results in the history of the school. Other students would be happy with receiving such results. Their parents would give them an MP5 player as a prize or take ...
Answer: D
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I grew up in one of the poorest areas in Bradford. I live in a three-bedroom house with six brothers and sisters. I studied very hard . I got the best results in the history of the school. Other students would be happy with receiving such results. Their parents would give them an MP5 player as a prize or take them for ...
[ "He didn't get good grades.", "His parents didn't give him an MP5 player.", "He couldn't go traveling", "His application to a college failed." ]
She spends a lot of time on her hobby _ .
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Swee Lin has an interesting hobby . She collects stamps. She spends a lot of time on her stamp collection after school hours. She has collected hundreds of stamps from all over the world. They are all in color. Swee Lin likes stamps with pictures of animals and birds on them. In this way, she learns the names...
Answer: C
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Swee Lin has an interesting hobby . She collects stamps. She spends a lot of time on her stamp collection after school hours. She has collected hundreds of stamps from all over the world. They are all in color. Swee Lin likes stamps with pictures of animals and birds on them. In this way, she learns the names of many ...
[ "before school hours", "during school hours", "after school hours", "during her holidays" ]
The mothers and fathers of Little League players _ .
A
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Passage: In the United States and several other countries, 2.5 million children play baseball in an organization called Little League. They play on teams in their hometowns. Their parents and other adults in the community coach or instruct them and serve as umpires to make sure that everyone follows the rules. Local bu...
Answer: A
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In the United States and several other countries, 2.5 million children play baseball in an organization called Little League. They play on teams in their hometowns. Their parents and other adults in the community coach or instruct them and serve as umpires to make sure that everyone follows the rules. Local businesses ...
[ "help run the games", "travel in coaches", "give the teams money", "play in the World Series" ]