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According to the passage,Gossip Girl _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If a sitcom that lasts for l0 years is considered popular,then surely one that still arouses emotions after 20 must be considered a classic.Friends first aired in the US in 1994,featuring a cast of six young men and women in New York.In the time since,it's become one of the most famous titles in the sitcom sty... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9056.txt | If a sitcom that lasts for l0 years is considered popular,then surely one that still arouses emotions after 20 must be considered a classic.Friends first aired in the US in 1994,featuring a cast of six young men and women in New York.In the time since,it's become one of the most famous titles in the sitcom style,aired ... | [
"attracts people of all ages",
"shows eye-catching style and adult subject",
"describes the life of ordinary girl",
"describes the hardships of upper-class people"
] |
What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere? | troposphere | science | null | null | null | lithosphere | ionosphere | chromosphere | troposphere | The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere. All of the air you breathe is in the troposphere. All of Earth's weather—wind, rain, snow, heat—is in the troposphere. The troposphere is the lowest and most important layer of the atmosphere!. | null | null | null |
_ will be determined to host the Olympic Games by the IOC. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If a city wishes to host the Olympics, it must submit a proposal to the IOC. After all proposals have been submitted, the IOC votes. If no city with the fewest votes is eliminated, the voting continues, until a majority winner is determined. Typically the Games are awarded several years in advance, allowing ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5168.txt | If a city wishes to host the Olympics, it must submit a proposal to the IOC. After all proposals have been submitted, the IOC votes. If no city with the fewest votes is eliminated, the voting continues, until a majority winner is determined. Typically the Games are awarded several years in advance, allowing the winni... | [
"A city that submits a proposal",
"A majority winner in voting",
"A city that has perfect time zone",
"One that hasn't hosted the Games"
] |
We can learn from the passage that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Four decades ago a group of college students visited the mountains of Borneo to examine moth populations. Now a team of British scientists, including a member of the original trip, has returned to the same sites to repeat the survey. They have found that, due to rising temperatures, the insects now live 68 m... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2881.txt | Four decades ago a group of college students visited the mountains of Borneo to examine moth populations. Now a team of British scientists, including a member of the original trip, has returned to the same sites to repeat the survey. They have found that, due to rising temperatures, the insects now live 68 meters hig... | [
"this survey of moths has been carried out many times",
"some scientists have put forward other explanations for the results",
"scientists tried to repeat the original survey",
"20-45% of tropical species were estimated to be at risk of extinction in 2004"
] |
What would be the best title? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Why do we have to learn this useless thing?" Of all the questions I have heard from my students during my years in the classroom, this was the one most frequently asked. I would answer it by telling them about an experience I once had.
It was an experience I had with a students, who I shall call Alan, early ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18957.txt | "Why do we have to learn this useless thing?" Of all the questions I have heard from my students during my years in the classroom, this was the one most frequently asked. I would answer it by telling them about an experience I once had.
It was an experience I had with a students, who I shall call Alan, early in my tea... | [
"Alan",
"A Saying",
"Pebbles",
"A Story"
] |
Some people can't read or write, but they usually have better memories, because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you do not use your arms or your legs for some time, they will become weak; when you start using them again, they will slowly become stronger again.Everybody knows that .yet many people do not seem to know that memory works in the same way.When someone says that he has a good memory, he really means that h... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15450.txt | If you do not use your arms or your legs for some time, they will become weak; when you start using them again, they will slowly become stronger again.Everybody knows that .yet many people do not seem to know that memory works in the same way.When someone says that he has a good memory, he really means that he keeps h... | [
"they have saved much trouble",
"they have saveed much time to remember things",
"they have to use their memories all the time",
"they can't write everything in a little notebook"
] |
Which of the following statements are NOT true? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was a very foggy day in London. The fog was so thick that it was impossible to see more than a foot or so. Buses, cars and taxis were not able to run and were standing by the side of the road. People were trying to find their way about on foot but were losing their way in the fog. Mr. Smith had a very impor... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15268.txt | It was a very foggy day in London. The fog was so thick that it was impossible to see more than a foot or so. Buses, cars and taxis were not able to run and were standing by the side of the road. People were trying to find their way about on foot but were losing their way in the fog. Mr. Smith had a very important meet... | [
"The stranger has a better sight than Mr. Smith.",
"Heavy fog can cause traffic accidents.",
"It's easy to get lost in a foggy day.",
"The fog was getting thicker and thicker."
] |
If we know our natural body rhythm well, we can _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Our body clock,or natural body rhythm,influences our energy and alertness.Paying attention to it can help us choose the suitable time of day when we best perform specific tasks.
The reality,however,is that most of us organize their time around work demands,school deadlines,commuting or social events.Doing what... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6349.txt | Our body clock,or natural body rhythm,influences our energy and alertness.Paying attention to it can help us choose the suitable time of day when we best perform specific tasks.
The reality,however,is that most of us organize their time around work demands,school deadlines,commuting or social events.Doing whatever your... | [
"find out the suitable time to do specific tasks",
"organize our time around work demands",
"do whatever our body feels like doing",
"be sure to be healthy"
] |
The professor was admired because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A professor I have worked pretty closely with has been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. It has been devastating for his family and heartbreaking for his students.
What made him extraordinary was not only that he was a rising star. He had only recently collected the highest honors for young researchers at the Wh... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15328.txt | A professor I have worked pretty closely with has been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. It has been devastating for his family and heartbreaking for his students.
What made him extraordinary was not only that he was a rising star. He had only recently collected the highest honors for young researchers at the White House... | [
"he was very intelligent",
"he had won many honors",
"he had noble personalities",
"he was very determined"
] |
This passage is mainly written to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
About five states in Nigeria will experience a total eclipse of the sun on March 29, 2006, according to a forecast by the Ministry of Science and Technology this week.
An eclipse occurs in one of two ways: when the moon passes between the earth and the sun so that all or part of the sun cannot be seen for a... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19988.txt | About five states in Nigeria will experience a total eclipse of the sun on March 29, 2006, according to a forecast by the Ministry of Science and Technology this week.
An eclipse occurs in one of two ways: when the moon passes between the earth and the sun so that all or part of the sun cannot be seen for a time, or... | [
"predict a eclipse of the sun in Nigeria",
"compare a eclipse of the sun with a eclipse of the moon",
"provide information on a coming eclipse of the sun in Nigeria",
"show that people in Nigeriareceive little education"
] |
What do many teachers and parents complain about? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Computers are useful machines. They can help people a lot in their life. For example, they can help people save much time, and they can help people do hard work.
Today more and more families have computers. Parents buy computers for their children. They hope computers can help their children improve their stud... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4381.txt | Computers are useful machines. They can help people a lot in their life. For example, they can help people save much time, and they can help people do hard work.
Today more and more families have computers. Parents buy computers for their children. They hope computers can help their children improve their studies. But ... | [
"Their students and children use computers to play games.",
"Computers let them lose their jobs.",
"Computers make the children fall behind.",
"Computers bring people a lot of trouble."
] |
Fitzgerald's screenwriting was _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When people think of Hollywood, they think of the city where dreams come true. This did not apply to F. Scott Fitzgerald, a screenwriter who had his share of ups and downs in this land. Fitzgerald was not a successful Hollywood writer because he was not good at the career path he chose. He was an amazing novel... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9562.txt | When people think of Hollywood, they think of the city where dreams come true. This did not apply to F. Scott Fitzgerald, a screenwriter who had his share of ups and downs in this land. Fitzgerald was not a successful Hollywood writer because he was not good at the career path he chose. He was an amazing novelist, but ... | [
"disappointing in ending",
"complex in plot",
"playful in tone",
"simple in dialogue"
] |
What is special about Barack Obama, the newly-elected president of the United States? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
WASHINGTON - Barack Obama swept to victory as the first black president in the US history Tuesday night in an electoral college landslide that overcame racial barriers as old as America itself. "Change has come," he told a huge group of cheering supporters.
In his first speech as victor, Obama catalogued the c... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21108.txt | WASHINGTON - Barack Obama swept to victory as the first black president in the US history Tuesday night in an electoral college landslide that overcame racial barriers as old as America itself. "Change has come," he told a huge group of cheering supporters.
In his first speech as victor, Obama catalogued the challenges... | [
"He has a black father and a white mother.",
"He is the first black president in the US history.",
"He defeated Republican Sen. John McCain easily.",
"He will move into the White Palace on Jan. 20, 2009."
] |
It can be inferred from the passage that the author's parents _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My family moved from Taiwan to a small town in central Georgia, where my dad got a visa for his family and a job. I had just learned English, and from what little I could gather from my classmates, Santa Claus would come down one's chimney and put toys in one's stocking on Christmas Eve! What a great country,... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9235.txt | My family moved from Taiwan to a small town in central Georgia, where my dad got a visa for his family and a job. I had just learned English, and from what little I could gather from my classmates, Santa Claus would come down one's chimney and put toys in one's stocking on Christmas Eve! What a great country, I though... | [
"didn't love their child at all",
"didn't know the previous owners of the house",
"didn't know much about Christmas tradition",
"didn't have enough money to buy the author Christmas presents"
] |
The best title for the passage can be _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was just a windy January day here in the North East of Scotland. When I left home for the office where I worked in the next town, the weather forecasters said, "Windy and cold, but no rain." However, by the time I was about to leave work in the early evening, it was pouring!
My office was close to the bus s... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high175.txt | It was just a windy January day here in the North East of Scotland. When I left home for the office where I worked in the next town, the weather forecasters said, "Windy and cold, but no rain." However, by the time I was about to leave work in the early evening, it was pouring!
My office was close to the bus stop so th... | [
"I Love Mum.",
"Nice to Meet Mum in the Rain.",
"To Keep Me from the Rain.",
"Mum's Voice in the Rain."
] |
If you buy and read Successful Fishermen, you will _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you need useful and interesting books? Here we've got plenty for you.
Successful Fishermen
Fishing is a healthy hobby. You can enjoy fresh air when you go fishing in the countryside. This book will teach you how to choose fishing places and how to make good fishing rods easily. Many kinds of fishing skills... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6978.txt | Do you need useful and interesting books? Here we've got plenty for you.
Successful Fishermen
Fishing is a healthy hobby. You can enjoy fresh air when you go fishing in the countryside. This book will teach you how to choose fishing places and how to make good fishing rods easily. Many kinds of fishing skills are show... | [
"go to the countryside",
"know where to buy fishing rods",
"know how to cook fish",
"learn how to choose fishing places"
] |
The reactions between alkali metals and water are particularly vigorous and include the rapid production of large quantities of what gas? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The reactions between alkali metals and water are particularly vigorous and include the rapid production of large quantities of what gas? | hydrogen | science | null | null | null | carbon | helium | oxygen | hydrogen | All alkali metals are very soft and can be cut easily with a knife. Due to their high reactivity, they must be stored under oil to prevent them from reacting with oxygen or water vapor in the air. The reactions between alkali metals and water are particularly vigorous and include the rapid production of large quantitie... | null | null | null |
Visitors sometimes find Americans behave in a strange, confusing or unbelievable way, probably because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most Americans would have a difficult time telling you, specifically, what the values are which Americans live by. They have never given the matter any thought.
Over the years I have introduced thousands of international visitors to life in the United States. This has caused me to try to look at Americans thro... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3972.txt | Most Americans would have a difficult time telling you, specifically, what the values are which Americans live by. They have never given the matter any thought.
Over the years I have introduced thousands of international visitors to life in the United States. This has caused me to try to look at Americans through the e... | [
"Americans are hard to understand",
"Americans have values which are entirely different from their own",
"they view Americans according to the values in their own society",
"it is difficult to understand any people when you first encounter them"
] |
What can we learn from the text? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The best family vacations are the ones where everyone is entertained and everyone gets along Not sure how to do that,especially if traveling with kids is involved? A travel agent is your answer.
A travel agent can recommend the best destinations,resorts and cruises for family-friendly vacations.For vacations w... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7165.txt | The best family vacations are the ones where everyone is entertained and everyone gets along Not sure how to do that,especially if traveling with kids is involved? A travel agent is your answer.
A travel agent can recommend the best destinations,resorts and cruises for family-friendly vacations.For vacations with kids,... | [
"It's easy to meet everyone's needs when traveling.",
"Kids don't like to travel with their parents.",
"Travel agents prefer to arrange a vacation with kids.",
"Traveling with kids is a little bit stressful for a family."
] |
The Obama administration is considering disabling cell phones in cars because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Although new laws have been passed in some American
states to cut down on distracted driving, many
accidents and deaths were still related with it, especially
using cell phones while driving. Recently the Obama
administration is considering disabling cell phones in cars,
aiming to out down cell-phone-rela... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21115.txt | Although new laws have been passed in some American
states to cut down on distracted driving, many
accidents and deaths were still related with it, especially
using cell phones while driving. Recently the Obama
administration is considering disabling cell phones in cars,
aiming to out down cell-phone-related road ... | [
"there is no national laws to prevent the use of cell phones in cars",
"most drivers take no notice of American laws",
"using phones while driving has caused many accidents",
"cell phone technology needs to be developed"
] |
What is the purpose of the schools' informal tea and interviews? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
However important we may regard school life to be, we can't ignore the fact that children spend more time at home than in the classroom. Therefore the great influence of parents can't be ignored or discounted by the teacher. They can become strong supports of the school or they can consciously or unconsciously... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10472.txt | However important we may regard school life to be, we can't ignore the fact that children spend more time at home than in the classroom. Therefore the great influence of parents can't be ignored or discounted by the teacher. They can become strong supports of the school or they can consciously or unconsciously prevent ... | [
"To improve the relationship between teacher and parents.",
"To explain to parents the change of the school curriculum.",
"To report students' misdoings and suggestions for punishments.",
"To help develop good communication between school and home."
] |
The aim of the advertisement is to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Upcoming Audition(,)
The Musical Sweeney Todd
Executive Director: Paul German Director: Calvin Remsberg
Artistic Director : Steven Glaudini Musical Director: JohnGlaudini
Opening: 1 January 2011 To 14 January 2011 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center,
Long Beach Road
Audition Location: M... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21791.txt | Upcoming Audition(,)
The Musical Sweeney Todd
Executive Director: Paul German Director: Calvin Remsberg
Artistic Director : Steven Glaudini Musical Director: JohnGlaudini
Opening: 1 January 2011 To 14 January 2011 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center,
Long Beach Road
Audition Location: Musical Th... | [
"tell the public about the story of Sweeney Todd",
"promote the love for watching a musical performance",
"inform those interested to audition for a musical",
"encourage the public to watch the musical Sweeney Todd"
] |
How many aspects should doctors consider when deciding whether a child under two needs a CT scan? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A Concussion happens when the brain is shaken, often in a car crash or a fall or a strike on; the head in sports.Concussions can be mild, but doctors may order a CT scan to look for a more serious injury.But a recent study warned that more children than necessary are being exposed to radiation this way.
A na... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11697.txt | A Concussion happens when the brain is shaken, often in a car crash or a fall or a strike on; the head in sports.Concussions can be mild, but doctors may order a CT scan to look for a more serious injury.But a recent study warned that more children than necessary are being exposed to radiation this way.
A national te... | [
"Four.",
"Six.",
"Seven.",
"Nine."
] |
Tim stops to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One evening Tim is driving his car in the country and looking for a hotel. Then he sees an old man on the side of the road, so he stops his car and says to the old man, "Where is Sun Hotel? Will you please tell me how to get there?" "Yes," the old man answers. "I'll show you the way." He gets into Tim's car, a... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3950.txt | One evening Tim is driving his car in the country and looking for a hotel. Then he sees an old man on the side of the road, so he stops his car and says to the old man, "Where is Sun Hotel? Will you please tell me how to get there?" "Yes," the old man answers. "I'll show you the way." He gets into Tim's car, and they d... | [
"drive the old man home",
"ask the way",
"buy something",
"say \"hello\" to the old man"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Henry Ford was born on a farm on July 30th, 1863. The farm was near the city of Detroit.
Henry was always interested in machines. He enjoyed fixing clocks.And he helped repair farm equipment. When Henry was sixteen years old, he left the family farm and went to Detroit to learn more about machines. Henry used ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12801.txt | Henry Ford was born on a farm on July 30th, 1863. The farm was near the city of Detroit.
Henry was always interested in machines. He enjoyed fixing clocks.And he helped repair farm equipment. When Henry was sixteen years old, he left the family farm and went to Detroit to learn more about machines. Henry used what he l... | [
"Henry Ford was born in the city of Detroit.",
"Doctor Pfenning developed the first car.",
"The Ford Motor Company was founded in 1905.",
"Ford aimed to build cars for the general public."
] |
Which of the following actions we can do? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Visiting Jiaixng Zoo
Come and see big elephants from Yunnan and tigers from the northeast. The Africa giraffe are waiting for you. Clever monkeys are going to make you laugh. A lot of other animals you have never seen are waiting to meet you.
Tickets: Grown-ups : Y=5.00
Children: Y=2.00
Under six: Free
Opening... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4327.txt | Visiting Jiaixng Zoo
Come and see big elephants from Yunnan and tigers from the northeast. The Africa giraffe are waiting for you. Clever monkeys are going to make you laugh. A lot of other animals you have never seen are waiting to meet you.
Tickets: Grown-ups : Y=5.00
Children: Y=2.00
Under six: Free
Opening time: Fr... | [
"Give food to the animals",
"Throw dirty things",
"Go close to the animas",
"Laugh"
] |
If you want to ask someone to answer the call, you can say, " _ ". | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Can you make a telephone call? Of course you can make it in Chinese. But a call in English is quite different from one from one in Chinese. If you want to ask somebody to answer the telephone, you can not say, "Please ask Mr. XX to answer the telephone." Instead ,you must say,"May I speak to Mr. XX?" If you wa... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6307.txt | Can you make a telephone call? Of course you can make it in Chinese. But a call in English is quite different from one from one in Chinese. If you want to ask somebody to answer the telephone, you can not say, "Please ask Mr. XX to answer the telephone." Instead ,you must say,"May I speak to Mr. XX?" If you want to ask... | [
"May I speak to Mr. XX",
"Please tell Mr. XX to answer the call.",
"I want to talk to Mr. XX?",
"Are you Mr. XX?"
] |
Which of the following is true according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms, though my teacher stressed the importance again and again. But soon, the importance of English idioms was shown in an amusing experience.
One day, I happened to meet an Englishman on the road, and soon we began to talk. As I was talking about how I was studyin... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high619.txt | A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms, though my teacher stressed the importance again and again. But soon, the importance of English idioms was shown in an amusing experience.
One day, I happened to meet an Englishman on the road, and soon we began to talk. As I was talking about how I was studying English... | [
"The Englishman left China without seeing the Great Wall.",
"The Englishman wanted to see the Great Wall after I talked about it.",
"The Englishman wanted me to act as his guide.",
"The Englishman visited the Great Wall and thought it worth visiting."
] |
The author mentions the activities in Para.1 mainly to show _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Findley Lake, New York is a small beautiful village that sells itself as a holiday place for all seasons. The Findley Lake Area Chamber of Commerce supports a number of events all the year round that begin in March. At Findley Lake during the summer, there is boating, fishing and water sport activities. You ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21721.txt | Findley Lake, New York is a small beautiful village that sells itself as a holiday place for all seasons. The Findley Lake Area Chamber of Commerce supports a number of events all the year round that begin in March. At Findley Lake during the summer, there is boating, fishing and water sport activities. You can watch... | [
"the wonderful sights in Findley Lake",
"Findley Lake is a good place to hold kinds of activities",
"the holiday shopping season in Findley Lake",
"Findley Lake is a good place for tourists to travel at any time"
] |
Producing sperm and secreting testosterone are the main functions of what system? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Producing sperm and secreting testosterone are the main functions of what system? | male reproductive system | science | null | null | null | female reproductive system | pollination | endocrine system | male reproductive system | The main functions of the male reproductive system are to produce sperm and secrete testosterone. | null | null | null |
The reason why the two brothers worked out the agreement was that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once upon a time, there was a family with eighteen children in a small village not far from Nuremberg. Eighteen! In spite of the hopeless condition, two of the children had a dream. They both wanted to pursue their talent for art. After many long discussions, the two boys finally worked out an agreement. They ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17437.txt | Once upon a time, there was a family with eighteen children in a small village not far from Nuremberg. Eighteen! In spite of the hopeless condition, two of the children had a dream. They both wanted to pursue their talent for art. After many long discussions, the two boys finally worked out an agreement. They would tos... | [
"they had no choice but to make a list",
"their family was so poor that it couldn't afford the academy",
"one of the brothers deserved to go down to mines",
"they wanted to think out a way to support the other sisters and brothers"
] |
52. According to what the officer said, _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A very strict officer was talking to some new soldiers whom he had to train. He had never seen them before, so began, "My name is Stone, and I'm even harder than stone, so do what I tell you or there'll be trouble. Don't try any tricks with me, and then we'll get on well together."
Then he went to each soldi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16067.txt | A very strict officer was talking to some new soldiers whom he had to train. He had never seen them before, so began, "My name is Stone, and I'm even harder than stone, so do what I tell you or there'll be trouble. Don't try any tricks with me, and then we'll get on well together."
Then he went to each soldier one af... | [
"obeying his orders would sometimes bring no trouble.",
"trouble would come if anybody made tricks.",
"he always got on well with his soldiers.",
"he often had trouble with his soldiers."
] |
We can know from the passage that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
English is fast becoming the only language of a new generation of educated Arabs.
This isn't a good thing for the region or the rest of the world. The journalism school at the AUD is the only modern program in the Middle East that allows students to study in Arabic. Still, many students arrive with poorly writ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8035.txt | English is fast becoming the only language of a new generation of educated Arabs.
This isn't a good thing for the region or the rest of the world. The journalism school at the AUD is the only modern program in the Middle East that allows students to study in Arabic. Still, many students arrive with poorly written Arabi... | [
"the popularity of English in Saudi Arabia is a good thing",
"there is no problem of unemployment in Saudi Arabia",
"the poor in Saudi Arabia are more likely to speak Arabic",
"the English bias doesn't affect the local business"
] |
What does the writer suggest people should do in the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sleeping for less than six hours a night greatly increases the risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke , a study has found. It is the stuff of nightmares for those whose busy work schedule or busy family life means getting up early and staying up late. Scientists claim that the modern tendency to delay goi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16657.txt | Sleeping for less than six hours a night greatly increases the risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke , a study has found. It is the stuff of nightmares for those whose busy work schedule or busy family life means getting up early and staying up late. Scientists claim that the modern tendency to delay going to bed... | [
"The writer thinks that we had better follow the trend for late nights and early mornings.",
"The writer advises adults get at least six or seven hours' shut-eye a night to stay healthy.",
"The writer doubts it a good idea to act now to reduce the risk of developing these life-threatening conditions.",
"The w... |
What does the sentence " _ " mean in English? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bill is only fifteen years old,but he's already very rich.Two years ago,Bill began a football website for young people. "I became interested in computers when I was 8 years old because my father's job is with computers.As a little boy,I also loved football and so I decided to make a website,especially for peo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6010.txt | Bill is only fifteen years old,but he's already very rich.Two years ago,Bill began a football website for young people. "I became interested in computers when I was 8 years old because my father's job is with computers.As a little boy,I also loved football and so I decided to make a website,especially for people of my... | [
"Money is the most important",
"Nothing is impossible",
"Never too late to learn",
"Love me, love my dog"
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This passage suggests that an individual's LQ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are two factors which determine an individual's intelligence, The first is the sort of brain he is born with , Human brains differ considerably , some being more capable others, But no matter how good a brain he has to begin with , an individual will have a low order of intelligence unless he has opportu... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23175.txt | There are two factors which determine an individual's intelligence, The first is the sort of brain he is born with , Human brains differ considerably , some being more capable others, But no matter how good a brain he has to begin with , an individual will have a low order of intelligence unless he has opportunities to... | [
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"stays the same throughout his life",
"can be increased by education",
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From the text, we can conclude the father _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Make the most of college
Dear Daughter,
As we drove off from Columbia, I wanted to write a letter to you to tell you all that is on my mind.
First, I want to tell you how proud we are. Getting into Columbia is a real testament of what a great well-rounded student you are. You should be as proud of yourself as ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21228.txt | Make the most of college
Dear Daughter,
As we drove off from Columbia, I wanted to write a letter to you to tell you all that is on my mind.
First, I want to tell you how proud we are. Getting into Columbia is a real testament of what a great well-rounded student you are. You should be as proud of yourself as we are.
Y... | [
"is worried about his daughter",
"is strict with his daughter",
"is optimistic about his daughter's future",
"is sad that his daughter is leaving home"
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40. The best title for this passage may be _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In June, 2007, a group of students from eight high schools in Winnipeg, the capital of Canada's Manitoba province, will begin test-launching a satellite the size of a Rubik's cube.
The one-kilogram Win-Cub satellite, named for its home city and its shape, will be put into low orbit. Once in space, it can per... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16058.txt | In June, 2007, a group of students from eight high schools in Winnipeg, the capital of Canada's Manitoba province, will begin test-launching a satellite the size of a Rubik's cube.
The one-kilogram Win-Cub satellite, named for its home city and its shape, will be put into low orbit. Once in space, it can perform for ... | [
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"Win-Cube Program",
"Space Co-operation",
"Satellite Launching"
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In a city, a bike is better than a car because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | 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... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6645.txt | 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... | [
"it is much cheaper",
"it is often faster",
"it's not easy to buy a car",
"the weather is more pleasant"
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What is the pair of bean-shaped organs situated just above the waist? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the pair of bean-shaped organs situated just above the waist? | kidneys | science | null | null | null | lungs | pancreas | aorta | kidneys | The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs just above the waist. A cross-section of a kidney is shown in Figure below . The function of the kidney is to filter blood and form urine. Urine is the liquid waste product of the body that is excreted by the urinary system. Nephrons are the structural and functional units o... | null | null | null |
The speaker was greatly encouraged by _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen,
It's my honor to attend this conference. I hope to tell you, with my own experience, how I benefit from the rapidly developing information technology.
I injured my neck and became disabled in a diving accident in May 1997. I was desperate then and even thought of killing mys... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21610.txt | Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen,
It's my honor to attend this conference. I hope to tell you, with my own experience, how I benefit from the rapidly developing information technology.
I injured my neck and became disabled in a diving accident in May 1997. I was desperate then and even thought of killing myself. Duri... | [
"what Dr. Guan had suggested",
"what Ms. Joni Earckson had told him",
"the story of Ms. Joni Earckson",
"what the specialist had done"
] |
The reporter in Islamabad believed that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We arranged that Kissinger would fly to Vietnam early in July and then stop in Pakistan on the way back. There he would develop a stomachache that would require him to stay in bed and not be seen by the press. Then, with President Yapha's help, he would be taken to the airport where a Pakistani jet would fly ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12764.txt | We arranged that Kissinger would fly to Vietnam early in July and then stop in Pakistan on the way back. There he would develop a stomachache that would require him to stay in bed and not be seen by the press. Then, with President Yapha's help, he would be taken to the airport where a Pakistani jet would fly him over ... | [
"Marco Polo made a trip to China",
"Kissinger would make a journey to China",
"Kissinger was making arrangements for their activities",
"Kissinger was sick"
] |
The writer wrote the text to tell us _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Two weeks ago while my daughter and I were eating dinner I saw a police officer walking past my backyard with a worried looking woman following.
I went out, opened my door and asked if everything was okay. The woman was the grandmother of an eight-year-old boy who had gone missing an hour before. She was so an... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21901.txt | Two weeks ago while my daughter and I were eating dinner I saw a police officer walking past my backyard with a worried looking woman following.
I went out, opened my door and asked if everything was okay. The woman was the grandmother of an eight-year-old boy who had gone missing an hour before. She was so anxious tha... | [
"the neighborhood were kind-hearted .",
"he was satisfied with his daughter.",
"the boy was found safe and sound.",
"we should take good care of children."
] |
How many ways of travelling are mentioned in the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
New York City is a very large city with 8 million people. How do so many people move on their way to work and school?
In New York you can travel by subways, bus, taxi and private car. The subway runs on the railroad lines under the city. It crosses the city at different points and goes to all parts of the ci... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle877.txt | New York City is a very large city with 8 million people. How do so many people move on their way to work and school?
In New York you can travel by subways, bus, taxi and private car. The subway runs on the railroad lines under the city. It crosses the city at different points and goes to all parts of the city. Trave... | [
"Two",
"Three",
"Four",
"Five"
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Why did the author's father kill himself? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I was the youngest of five boys and also had four sisters who had to pull together and take care of each other. Dad wasn't around, so I never knew him well. He killed himself when I was three years old, leaving mom with the job of raising nine kids. She was a very hard worker, and in order to make ends meet, s... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high880.txt | I was the youngest of five boys and also had four sisters who had to pull together and take care of each other. Dad wasn't around, so I never knew him well. He killed himself when I was three years old, leaving mom with the job of raising nine kids. She was a very hard worker, and in order to make ends meet, she hardly... | [
"Because the family was poor.",
"Because he often quarreled with his wife.",
"Because he was seriously ill.",
"The passage didn't tell us the reason."
] |
What is the passage mainly about? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Like many other places in the world, recently, Indiana education officials decided that the schools of the state will not be required to teach handwriting skills to students any longer. Instead, they will focus their energies on teaching students how to type. Is handwriting still an important skill? An online ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9370.txt | Like many other places in the world, recently, Indiana education officials decided that the schools of the state will not be required to teach handwriting skills to students any longer. Instead, they will focus their energies on teaching students how to type. Is handwriting still an important skill? An online survey re... | [
"Some advice by Indiana education officials.",
"The importance of learning typing in schools.",
"A discussion about the importance of handwriting.",
"The popularity of computers in schools."
] |
It was _ who taught King Bruce a useful lesson. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many centuries ago, Scotland was ruled by a king named Robert Bruce. He was a wise king and a brave soldier. When the English army invaded Scotland, Bruce took up arms and led his people in defence of his country.
Battle after battle was fought, Bruce led his little army against the enemy, and six times hi... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4306.txt | Many centuries ago, Scotland was ruled by a king named Robert Bruce. He was a wise king and a brave soldier. When the English army invaded Scotland, Bruce took up arms and led his people in defence of his country.
Battle after battle was fought, Bruce led his little army against the enemy, and six times his men wer... | [
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"his people"
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For a couple spending two nights in one of the accommodations, they have to pay at least _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Islands of Hawaii
Hawaii
The "Big Island" of Hawaii is a paradise playground where visitors can enjoy a popular lifestyle and at the same time, witness the attraction of nature: thousands of square miles form a wonderland, featuring breathtaking beaches, forests, snow-covered mountains and amazing activ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18593.txt | The Islands of Hawaii
Hawaii
The "Big Island" of Hawaii is a paradise playground where visitors can enjoy a popular lifestyle and at the same time, witness the attraction of nature: thousands of square miles form a wonderland, featuring breathtaking beaches, forests, snow-covered mountains and amazing active volcano... | [
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"$146.00",
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"$292.00"
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Where is Kate? _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nora is an American girl. She studies in a middle school. She has a little sister. Her name is Kate. Kate is only four. Nora likes Kate very much.
Today is Sunday. Nora wants her pen. She takes out her pencil case. "Oh, dear! Where's my pen?" She can't find her pen. She goes to ask her sister in her bedroom.
"... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8144.txt | Nora is an American girl. She studies in a middle school. She has a little sister. Her name is Kate. Kate is only four. Nora likes Kate very much.
Today is Sunday. Nora wants her pen. She takes out her pencil case. "Oh, dear! Where's my pen?" She can't find her pen. She goes to ask her sister in her bedroom.
"Kate! I c... | [
"In the school.",
"In a shop.",
"In her bedroom.",
"In her father's car."
] |
What is the passage mainly about? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
International students are allowed to work for the university they study at or for a business at the school. But the business must directly provide a service for students. You could work at the bookstore, for example, but not for a company that is building something at the school. Also, a foreign student canno... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13520.txt | International students are allowed to work for the university they study at or for a business at the school. But the business must directly provide a service for students. You could work at the bookstore, for example, but not for a company that is building something at the school. Also, a foreign student cannot take th... | [
"The rules about getting a job while studying in the US for international students.",
"The reason why international students like studying in the United States.",
"What international students should do while working in the United States.",
"How international students could find jobs while studying in the US."... |
Clyde and Grace are building block towers. Grace’s tower is 8 times the size of Clyde’s at 40 inches tall. How many inches taller is Grace’s tower than Clyde’s? | Clyde’s tower is 1/8 the size of Grace’s tower or 40 inches / 8 = <<40/8=5>>5 inches tall.
Grace’s tower is 40 inches – 5 inches = <<40-5=35>>35 inches taller than Clyde’s.
#### 35 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Clyde and Grace are building block towers. Grace’s tower is 8 times the size of Clyde’s at 40 inches tall. How many inches taller is Grace’s tower than Clyde’s? | Clyde’s tower is 1/8 the size of Grace’s tower or 40 inches / 8 = <<40/8=5>>5 inches tall.
Grace’s tower is 40 inches – 5 inches = <<40-5=35>>35 inches taller than Clyde’s.
#### 35 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Anne's female cat weighs 2 kilograms. Her male cat is two times heavier. If Anne is going to carry both of them, how many kilograms is she carrying? | Anne's male cat weighs 2 x 2 = <<2*2=4>>4 kilograms.
Thus, Anne is carrying a total of 2 + 4 = <<2+4=6>>6 kilograms when she carries both of them.
#### 6 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Anne's female cat weighs 2 kilograms. Her male cat is two times heavier. If Anne is going to carry both of them, how many kilograms is she carrying? | Anne's male cat weighs 2 x 2 = <<2*2=4>>4 kilograms.
Thus, Anne is carrying a total of 2 + 4 = <<2+4=6>>6 kilograms when she carries both of them.
#### 6 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Where does Else most like to watch her father ride Fiery? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Tell me again how you learned to ride a horse," I would ask my father when I was a little girl in Denmark. I was no more than four years old--too little to learn to ride a horse by myself. But I liked to hear my father tell his story. And then he would begin.
"When I was a little boy, as little as you are now... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6424.txt | "Tell me again how you learned to ride a horse," I would ask my father when I was a little girl in Denmark. I was no more than four years old--too little to learn to ride a horse by myself. But I liked to hear my father tell his story. And then he would begin.
"When I was a little boy, as little as you are now," he wou... | [
"At the seashore.",
"On the farm.",
"In the grasslands.",
"In the stables."
] |
This passage mainly tells us about how to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Wouldn't it be great if you could just look up at the sky and read the weather forecast right away? Well, you can. The forecast is written in clouds. If you can read that writing, you can tell something about the atmosphere. With some practice, you can become a pretty good weather forecaster. Who knows, you mi... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10538.txt | Wouldn't it be great if you could just look up at the sky and read the weather forecast right away? Well, you can. The forecast is written in clouds. If you can read that writing, you can tell something about the atmosphere. With some practice, you can become a pretty good weather forecaster. Who knows, you might even ... | [
"train ourselves as meteorologists",
"be an assistant to a meteorologist",
"forecast the weather by ourselves",
"broadcast the weather forecast"
] |
What is the cause of most ocean waves? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the cause of most ocean waves? | winds | science | null | null | null | Gravity | tides | Magnetic pull | winds | Most ocean waves are caused by winds. The size of a wave depends on how fast, how far, and how long the wind blows. Tsunamis are waves caused by earthquakes. | null | null | null |
You can use a cellphone _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you felt annoyed when a cellphone rings during the class? Something must be done to stop this.Now in New York City, USA,a rule is carried out in schools.Students can't even bring cellphones to schoo1.Is it a good thing or not?
Anxious parents say that cellphones are an important tool in holding New York c... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22881.txt | Have you felt annoyed when a cellphone rings during the class? Something must be done to stop this.Now in New York City, USA,a rule is carried out in schools.Students can't even bring cellphones to schoo1.Is it a good thing or not?
Anxious parents say that cellphones are an important tool in holding New York city's fam... | [
"to enjoy listening to music",
"to work as running water",
"to work as a washing machine",
"to send children to school"
] |
The author advises her daughters that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I feel it enormous responsibility, as a mother of two little girls, to lead you down a path that is relatively healthy when it comes to beauty and self-image.
In a lot of women's eyes I've probably already failed in that respect due to the amount of pink princess Barbie mess cluttering up Vera's room. But ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6028.txt | I feel it enormous responsibility, as a mother of two little girls, to lead you down a path that is relatively healthy when it comes to beauty and self-image.
In a lot of women's eyes I've probably already failed in that respect due to the amount of pink princess Barbie mess cluttering up Vera's room. But I will sa... | [
"they should be cautious not to be pushed down by others",
"they should care much about their strong points instead of appearances",
"they should try to grow taller than others",
"they should care more about others' opinions"
] |
There are 3 consecutive odd integers that have a sum of -147. What is the largest number? | Let N = smallest number
N + 2 = next number
N + 4 = largest number
N + (N + 2) + (N + 4) = -147
3N + 6 = -147
3N = <<-153=-153>>-153
N = -51
The largest number is <<-47=-47>>-47.
#### -47 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | There are 3 consecutive odd integers that have a sum of -147. What is the largest number? | Let N = smallest number
N + 2 = next number
N + 4 = largest number
N + (N + 2) + (N + 4) = -147
3N + 6 = -147
3N = <<-153=-153>>-153
N = -51
The largest number is <<-47=-47>>-47.
#### -47 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Where can visitors have lunch? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Attractions in Wisconsinks5u
Wisconsin Historical Museum
30 N. Carroll Street on Madison's Capitol Square
Discover Wisconsin's history and culture on four floors of exhibits. Open for public programs. Admission is free.
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(608)264-6555 www.wisconsinhistory.org... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20404.txt | Attractions in Wisconsinks5u
Wisconsin Historical Museum
30 N. Carroll Street on Madison's Capitol Square
Discover Wisconsin's history and culture on four floors of exhibits. Open for public programs. Admission is free.
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(608)264-6555 www.wisconsinhistory.org/museum
S... | [
"At Wisconsin Historical Museum.",
"At Swiss Historical Village.",
"At Artisan Gallery & Greamery Cafe.",
"At Christopher Columbus Museum."
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In a healthy forest, dead trees and limbs fall to the ground and decompose. Which of these statements best describes why decomposition is important to a forest ecosystem? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | In a healthy forest, dead trees and limbs fall to the ground and decompose. Which of these statements best describes why decomposition is important to a forest ecosystem?
Choices:
A. Nutrients are released when wood is broken down.
B. Worms produce oxygen used by other organisms.
C. Dead trees provide nest sites for m... | Correct answer: A | science | TAKS_2009_8_19 | {
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What creates wet and dry zones at different latitudes? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What creates wet and dry zones at different latitudes? | global air currents | science | null | null | null | horse latitudes | jet stream | trade winds | global air currents | Temperature falls from the equator to the poles. Global air currents create wet and dry zones at different latitudes. They also create global winds. | null | null | null |
The best title for the passage would be _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The choice to adopt and hold gratefulness is the one that is different from those who suffer misfortune and those who enjoy a full life.
My mother died when I was 24. It was a very difficult time in my life -- everything seemed to fall apart. I lost my job, and then my _ were turned off. I had to take cold sh... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22245.txt | The choice to adopt and hold gratefulness is the one that is different from those who suffer misfortune and those who enjoy a full life.
My mother died when I was 24. It was a very difficult time in my life -- everything seemed to fall apart. I lost my job, and then my _ were turned off. I had to take cold showers for... | [
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"You Are a Winner, Not a Whiner",
"Gratefulness Brings a Great Fullness to Life",
"Be Grateful to Life in Advance"
] |
How many viewers watched the Winter Olympics on Tuesday night? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Winter Olympics proved no match for television's gold-medal winner, "American Idol". Fox's unbelievable successful contest crashed the Olympics in head-to-head competition on Tuesday night, 27 million viewers to 16.1 million, according to Nielsen Media Research.
The Olympics recovered a bit after "Idol" we... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high544.txt | The Winter Olympics proved no match for television's gold-medal winner, "American Idol". Fox's unbelievable successful contest crashed the Olympics in head-to-head competition on Tuesday night, 27 million viewers to 16.1 million, according to Nielsen Media Research.
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Some nonnative plants can adapt to their environments more quickly than some native plants or crops can. Which adaptation would least likely help a nonnative plant to survive in a new environment? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Some nonnative plants can adapt to their environments more quickly than some native plants or crops can. Which adaptation would least likely help a nonnative plant to survive in a new environment?
Choices:
A. having a large number of seeds
B. having a resistance to herbicides
C. having roots that develop rapidly
D. ha... | Correct answer: D | science | Mercury_410707 | {
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_ will make global warming worse. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When you watch TV and play video games you make global warming worse! It may seem hard to believe, but when electricity is made, so are greenhouse gases . This means that every time you use electricity you help make global warming worse!
Cars are also making global warming worse. They burn fossil fuels in th... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1603.txt | When you watch TV and play video games you make global warming worse! It may seem hard to believe, but when electricity is made, so are greenhouse gases . This means that every time you use electricity you help make global warming worse!
Cars are also making global warming worse. They burn fossil fuels in their engin... | [
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"Newspapers",
"Bottles"
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How did the writer probably feel after seeing June's shopping list at first? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
June and I were both poor when we were young. At that time, June always said, " If I got rich, I would buy a bigger apartment and a new wardrobe ." Of course, she said this just for fun and she never imagined that she would really become rich.
A few years ago, June was surprised and excited when she came into ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle246.txt | June and I were both poor when we were young. At that time, June always said, " If I got rich, I would buy a bigger apartment and a new wardrobe ." Of course, she said this just for fun and she never imagined that she would really become rich.
A few years ago, June was surprised and excited when she came into a fortune... | [
"Relaxed.",
"Worried.",
"Happy.",
"Impatient."
] |
It's dangerous for children to swim when you see _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hong Kong has about 40 public beaches. Some of the beaches are among the best in the world. People can go there for a swim. You can go to most of them by bus. To go to some beaches, you must take a boat. There are toilets, changing rooms and places to buy food and drink on most of the beaches.
You will swim ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle214.txt | Hong Kong has about 40 public beaches. Some of the beaches are among the best in the world. People can go there for a swim. You can go to most of them by bus. To go to some beaches, you must take a boat. There are toilets, changing rooms and places to buy food and drink on most of the beaches.
You will swim there wit... | [
"a red flag",
"a yellow flag",
"a blue flag",
"an orange flag"
] |
What do you call the slope that forms the edge of the continent? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What do you call the slope that forms the edge of the continent? | the continental slope | science | null | null | null | the cataclysmic slope | the land slope | the prevalent slope | the continental slope | The continental slope is the slope that forms the edge of the continent. It is seaward of the continental shelf. In some places, a large pile of sediments brought from rivers creates the continental rise. The continental rise ends at the ocean floor. Much of the ocean floor is called the abyssal plain. | null | null | null |
Which is not the advantage of turning off the TV? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bored? Don't know what to do with your time? Get your friends or family together, go to the park or go hiking, do something fun --just don't turn on your TV.
The 10th annual TV-Turnoff Week starts on Monday. The TV-Turnoff Network, a nonprofit organization, began the program in 1994 to get children and adults ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7843.txt | Bored? Don't know what to do with your time? Get your friends or family together, go to the park or go hiking, do something fun --just don't turn on your TV.
The 10th annual TV-Turnoff Week starts on Monday. The TV-Turnoff Network, a nonprofit organization, began the program in 1994 to get children and adults to watch ... | [
"Giving you a chance to be with your family and friends.",
"Sparing more time reading books.",
"Developing language skills.",
"Participating in healthy physical activities."
] |
What did the man want to use to build the bridge? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At the beginning of the world,a man named Ekon lived in Luzon.He liked to build things.He thought it would be a very good idea to build a bridge to the sky.
As he wanted the bridge to be strong and last a long time,he built it of stone.He worked for years and years to build the bridge.His wife and children,nep... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7359.txt | At the beginning of the world,a man named Ekon lived in Luzon.He liked to build things.He thought it would be a very good idea to build a bridge to the sky.
As he wanted the bridge to be strong and last a long time,he built it of stone.He worked for years and years to build the bridge.His wife and children,nephews and ... | [
"A tall building.",
"All the things.",
"Stones.",
"Mountains."
] |
The expression "to speak the language of Moliere" can be understood as _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A recent survey found that the French are the second-most insecure people in Europe after Italy about their proficiency in English. Only 13 percent of the French respondents believed they are proficient in the language, according to the European data agency Eurostat.
The situation is no better in business circ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13007.txt | A recent survey found that the French are the second-most insecure people in Europe after Italy about their proficiency in English. Only 13 percent of the French respondents believed they are proficient in the language, according to the European data agency Eurostat.
The situation is no better in business circles, wher... | [
"to speak Italian",
"to speak English",
"to speak French",
"to speak the language of an immigrant named Moliere"
] |
A 72 W navigation unit on a commercial aircraft has a 24 V power supply and uses 3 A of electric current. What is the electrical resistance of the navigation unit? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | A 72 W navigation unit on a commercial aircraft has a 24 V power supply and uses 3 A of electric current. What is the electrical resistance of the navigation unit?
Choices:
A. 4 ohms
B. 8 ohms
C. 13 ohms
D. 22 ohms | Correct answer: B | science | MCAS_2004_9_15 | {
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According to the scientists,why is too much exercise harmful? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you think that running marathons will help you live a long and healthy life,new research may come as a shock.According to a recent scientific study,people who do a very _ workout are as likely to die as people who do no exercise at all.
Scientists in Denmark have been studying over 1,000 joggers and non-jo... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13887.txt | If you think that running marathons will help you live a long and healthy life,new research may come as a shock.According to a recent scientific study,people who do a very _ workout are as likely to die as people who do no exercise at all.
Scientists in Denmark have been studying over 1,000 joggers and non-joggers for... | [
"It may injure the heart and arteries.",
"It can make the body tired out.",
"It will bring much pressure.",
"It consumes too much energy."
] |
Latitude affects the amount of which radiation a place receives? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Latitude affects the amount of which radiation a place receives? | solar | science | null | null | null | thermal | surface | molecular | solar | Latitude affects the amount of solar radiation a place receives. | null | null | null |
Why does the author tell us about his friend? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I was waiting in a check-in line at Arlanda International Airport. The man ahead of me was quite a big guy. As an airport baggage handler checked through a customer at the roadside, he accidentally knocked over the man's luggage. He quickly collected the fallen bags and apologized for his mistake. However,the ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12258.txt | I was waiting in a check-in line at Arlanda International Airport. The man ahead of me was quite a big guy. As an airport baggage handler checked through a customer at the roadside, he accidentally knocked over the man's luggage. He quickly collected the fallen bags and apologized for his mistake. However,the traveler ... | [
"To tell us what is true calmness.",
"To explain a special philosophy.",
"To show his envy to the friend.",
"To advise us to have good manners."
] |
If you use a Velib for 1 hour, you should pay _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Like all big cities, Paris has a traffic problem: lots of cars, lots of traffic jams and lots of pollution from exhaust fumes . So the city began a scheme to improve the situation.
Under the Velib scheme('Velib' comes from velo liberte, or 'bicycle freedom') , people can take a bicycle, use it for as long as... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13587.txt | Like all big cities, Paris has a traffic problem: lots of cars, lots of traffic jams and lots of pollution from exhaust fumes . So the city began a scheme to improve the situation.
Under the Velib scheme('Velib' comes from velo liberte, or 'bicycle freedom') , people can take a bicycle, use it for as long as they wan... | [
"[?]1",
"[?]30",
"[?]29",
"no money"
] |
Why has Chou flown to the UK to learn English? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In his lowest days when few people bought his records, Taiwan singer Steve Chou lived alone in Canada and did little. One day, he passed by a local CD store and heard a song that greatly attracted him.
"My heart tells me that music is the thing I truly want to do, not for fame or money," Chou said. That's how ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3662.txt | In his lowest days when few people bought his records, Taiwan singer Steve Chou lived alone in Canada and did little. One day, he passed by a local CD store and heard a song that greatly attracted him.
"My heart tells me that music is the thing I truly want to do, not for fame or money," Chou said. That's how we luckil... | [
"Because he wants to live in the UK.",
"Because his record company asks him to.",
"Because he wants to sell his album in the UK.",
"Because he thinks it will be helpful for his music career."
] |
What does the text mainly talk about? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many of us use them several times a day without really noticing. And yet the way we behave in lifts, or elevators as they are known in the US, reveals a hidden anxiety.
Passengers seem to know instinctively how to arrange themselves in an elevator, like the dots on a die. With each additional passenger, the b... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24030.txt | Many of us use them several times a day without really noticing. And yet the way we behave in lifts, or elevators as they are known in the US, reveals a hidden anxiety.
Passengers seem to know instinctively how to arrange themselves in an elevator, like the dots on a die. With each additional passenger, the bodies shi... | [
"People's behavior in lifts.",
"Accidents in lifts.",
"The function of lifts.",
"Differences between lifts and elevators."
] |
The desire to understand how and why things happen is shared by all branches of what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The desire to understand how and why things happen is shared by all branches of what? | science | science | null | null | null | government | population | society | science | Scientists may focus on very different aspects of the natural world. For example, some scientists focus on the world of tiny objects, such as atoms and molecules. Other scientists devote their attention to huge objects, such as the sun and other stars. But all scientists have at least one thing in common. They want to ... | null | null | null |
Which of the following statements is WRONG? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The year 2006 was a busy one for space and technology workers. A planet lost its status and space flights caught the imagination of people around the world.
The following is a short list of the major events of the year: _
IBM has built a chip that runs about 100 times faster than the ones we have now. The dev... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7369.txt | The year 2006 was a busy one for space and technology workers. A planet lost its status and space flights caught the imagination of people around the world.
The following is a short list of the major events of the year: _
IBM has built a chip that runs about 100 times faster than the ones we have now. The development ... | [
"Pluto is no longer a real planet according to the new theory.",
"People have been dreaming about space flight.",
"Anousheh Ansari was the first women space tourist.",
"The US space shuttle Discovery is the first one launched by NASA at night."
] |
According to the text,the"roadable"plane_. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Is been a dream for 30 years but now the world's first flying car is set to hit the roads this year.
Ever since the"Back to the Future"movies lit up our screens in the 1980s,designers have dreamt of cars that could take to the sky at the push of a button. And now pilots can order their own "roadable"plane ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18721.txt | Is been a dream for 30 years but now the world's first flying car is set to hit the roads this year.
Ever since the"Back to the Future"movies lit up our screens in the 1980s,designers have dreamt of cars that could take to the sky at the push of a button. And now pilots can order their own "roadable"plane for just ... | [
"can fly at\"highway speeds\"in car mode",
"is a kind of car with fold-out wings",
"is 19ft long and 17. 5 ft wide inside",
"can only travel on the highway"
] |
One significant improvement in the future car will probably be _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some pessimistic experts feel that the automobile is bound to fall into disuse. They see a day in the not-too-distant future when all autos will be abandoned and allowed to rust. Other authorities, however, think the auto is here to stay. They hold that the car will remain a leading means of urban travel in th... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22092.txt | Some pessimistic experts feel that the automobile is bound to fall into disuse. They see a day in the not-too-distant future when all autos will be abandoned and allowed to rust. Other authorities, however, think the auto is here to stay. They hold that the car will remain a leading means of urban travel in the foresee... | [
"its power source",
"its driving system",
"its monitoring system",
"its seating capacity"
] |
---- Does mum buy apples? ---- _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We go shopping on Sunday. I often go to the supermarket with my mother on Sunday morning. Father likes fruit very much. We buy some bananas for him. Mother likes red apples, but the apples in the supermarket are green. We don't buy them. The strawberries are very nice. Mother likes them very much and buys... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4673.txt | We go shopping on Sunday. I often go to the supermarket with my mother on Sunday morning. Father likes fruit very much. We buy some bananas for him. Mother likes red apples, but the apples in the supermarket are green. We don't buy them. The strawberries are very nice. Mother likes them very much and buys some for... | [
"Yes, she does.",
"No, she doesn't.",
"She likes apples.",
"She doesn't like apples."
] |
How might most people know the accident first? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some people were killed when a huge explosion hit an industrial area of China, injuring hundreds of people. The explosion is believed to have come from a shipment of explosive inside a warehouse at about 11:30 pm local time (5:30pm in Britain) in the north-eastern city of Tianjin.
Videos of the accident showed... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12712.txt | Some people were killed when a huge explosion hit an industrial area of China, injuring hundreds of people. The explosion is believed to have come from a shipment of explosive inside a warehouse at about 11:30 pm local time (5:30pm in Britain) in the north-eastern city of Tianjin.
Videos of the accident showed fires li... | [
"In the newspaper.",
"By the radio.",
"From the Internet.",
"In the textbook."
] |
Tony Burke put off announcing the koala as an endangered species because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tony Burke, Australia's environment minister, says he won't decide until next year whether the koala should be protected as an endangered species. He was expected to make his decision by the end of October. But that decision has been put off. Burke said he needed more time to go over the latest information abo... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high794.txt | Tony Burke, Australia's environment minister, says he won't decide until next year whether the koala should be protected as an endangered species. He was expected to make his decision by the end of October. But that decision has been put off. Burke said he needed more time to go over the latest information about the ko... | [
"he needed more time to examine latest information",
"he doubted whether koalas' number is decreasing",
"he was thinking about ways to protect koalas",
"he had more important issues to deal with"
] |
According to Lao Lang, we can know that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For one tired out from work, autumn is one of the best times to step into the open air to _ and enjoy some great music. And that's what many Beijingers have done this past weekend.
Family, friends, laughter; beautiful grass, fresh air and live music echoing off the forest and the Great Wall that surround thi... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7967.txt | For one tired out from work, autumn is one of the best times to step into the open air to _ and enjoy some great music. And that's what many Beijingers have done this past weekend.
Family, friends, laughter; beautiful grass, fresh air and live music echoing off the forest and the Great Wall that surround this place. ... | [
"folk songs can help amateur singers become famous easily",
"folk songs are the ones just intended for the professionals",
"a folk song, always with a story, belongs to popular music",
"popular songs are used by the young to express themselves"
] |
What did the writer feel when he watched the boy walking towards him? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was a hot afternoon. I had a quarrel with the airport staff and then was asked to have a drug test .I missed the flight home later because of bad weather. Now my flight home was full and running late. I felt sorry and unlucky.
At that moment,I noticed a 5-year-old boy standing by his mother watching me. He... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22225.txt | It was a hot afternoon. I had a quarrel with the airport staff and then was asked to have a drug test .I missed the flight home later because of bad weather. Now my flight home was full and running late. I felt sorry and unlucky.
At that moment,I noticed a 5-year-old boy standing by his mother watching me. He left his... | [
"Unhappy.",
"Interested.",
"Surprised.",
"Excited."
] |
Colonel Sanders' story teaches us an important lesson: _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When Colonel Harland Sanders retired at the age of 65, he had little to show for himself, except an old Caddie roadster, a $105 monthly pension check ,and a recipe for chicken.
Knowing he couldn't live on his pension, he took his chicken recipe in hand, got behind the wheel of hisvan ,and set out to make his f... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7764.txt | When Colonel Harland Sanders retired at the age of 65, he had little to show for himself, except an old Caddie roadster, a $105 monthly pension check ,and a recipe for chicken.
Knowing he couldn't live on his pension, he took his chicken recipe in hand, got behind the wheel of hisvan ,and set out to make his fortune. H... | [
"It's never too late to make a change in your life .",
"The early bird catches the worm.",
"Live and learn. Life can teach you a lot of lessons.",
"Constant dripping wears away a stone."
] |
What type of gas is a harmless gas that living things add to the atmosphere during respiration? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What type of gas is a harmless gas that living things add to the atmosphere during respiration? | carbon dioxide | science | null | null | null | Hydrogen | helium | oxygen | carbon dioxide | A: You can tell that they are different compounds from their very different properties. Carbon dioxide is a harmless gas that living things add to the atmosphere during respiration. Carbon monoxide is a deadly gas that can quickly kill people if it becomes too concentrated in the air. | null | null | null |
Jeff wanted to rent an apartment to live in for the next 5 years until he finishes his studies. He found a nice apartment next to his school, the owner asks Jeff to pay $300 each month, Jeff agreed, and for the first 3 years everything went fine, but then the owner wanted to raise the price for each month to $350. Jeff... | At first Jeff paid, $300/month x 12 months = $<<300*12=3600>>3,600/year
He paid $3,600/year x 3 years = $10,800 the firsts 3 years.
The final 2 years he paid $350/month x 12 months = $<<350*12=4200>>4,200/year
He paid $4,200/year x 2 years = $<<4200*2=8400>>8,400 the last 2 years.
He paid the owner $10,800 + $8,400 = $... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Jeff wanted to rent an apartment to live in for the next 5 years until he finishes his studies. He found a nice apartment next to his school, the owner asks Jeff to pay $300 each month, Jeff agreed, and for the first 3 years everything went fine, but then the owner wanted to raise the price for each month to $350. Jeff... | At first Jeff paid, $300/month x 12 months = $<<300*12=3600>>3,600/year
He paid $3,600/year x 3 years = $10,800 the firsts 3 years.
The final 2 years he paid $350/month x 12 months = $<<350*12=4200>>4,200/year
He paid $4,200/year x 2 years = $<<4200*2=8400>>8,400 the last 2 years.
He paid the owner $10,800 + $8,400 = $... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Compared to Bushwick kids, some children in Soweto _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bushwick is a tough place to grow up. This part of Brooklyn, in New York City, has a lot of crime. More than half of its 100,000 residents rely on aid from the government. Only 50% of students at Bushwick High School graduate in four years.
Some people might say, "We should help these poor kids who have so man... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2665.txt | Bushwick is a tough place to grow up. This part of Brooklyn, in New York City, has a lot of crime. More than half of its 100,000 residents rely on aid from the government. Only 50% of students at Bushwick High School graduate in four years.
Some people might say, "We should help these poor kids who have so many challen... | [
"may have bigger challenges",
"receive no care from the government",
"are much more independent",
"are able to lead the family"
] |
If you want to be a baby-sitter, you can call _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Red Star Restaurant
The biggest and busiest restaurant in Jinan is seeking 20 waiters who have relevant experiences in high-grade restaurants. About Y=800--1,500 per month.
Red Star Restaurant is located at 66 on Park Street.
Our phone number is 0531-8278-4560.
3 People wanted
Need 3 people who would like to... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1580.txt | Red Star Restaurant
The biggest and busiest restaurant in Jinan is seeking 20 waiters who have relevant experiences in high-grade restaurants. About Y=800--1,500 per month.
Red Star Restaurant is located at 66 on Park Street.
Our phone number is 0531-8278-4560.
3 People wanted
Need 3 people who would like to work 4 e... | [
"0531-8278-4560",
"469-867-6042.",
"0431-478-9971",
"450-381-2533"
] |
Which of the following about Ubiko is NOT true? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It can greet people, show DVDs and hand out balloons. "Ubiko", a robot-on -wheels with a catlike face, is joining the crew of temporary workers supplied by a Japanese job-referral company, Ubiquitous Exchange, to stores, events and even weddings. Next month, the 44-inch tall robot will be selling mobile phones... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1255.txt | It can greet people, show DVDs and hand out balloons. "Ubiko", a robot-on -wheels with a catlike face, is joining the crew of temporary workers supplied by a Japanese job-referral company, Ubiquitous Exchange, to stores, events and even weddings. Next month, the 44-inch tall robot will be selling mobile phones at a sto... | [
"It has a face of female.",
"There is a projector in its head.",
"It is equipped with a camera and sensors.",
"It has wireless remote-controllable arms."
] |
You need to move products across the ocean from Boston to Europe. What are your choices? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | You need to move products across the ocean from Boston to Europe. What are your choices?
Choices:
A. ship or airplane
B. truck or ship
C. truck or airplane
D. tunnel or ship | Correct answer: A | science | MCAS_1999_4_17 | {
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"B",
"C",
"D"
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} | A | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What is the main idea of this passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Students these days often have a lot of worries. Sometimes they have problems with their schoolwork, and sometimes with their friends. _ Some people think the worst thing is to do nothing. Laura Mills, a teenager from Washington, agrees. "Problems and worries are normal in life," says Laura. "But I think talki... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1744.txt | Students these days often have a lot of worries. Sometimes they have problems with their schoolwork, and sometimes with their friends. _ Some people think the worst thing is to do nothing. Laura Mills, a teenager from Washington, agrees. "Problems and worries are normal in life," says Laura. "But I think talking to som... | [
"Few children are careful with their money.",
"Parents are more experienced than children",
"Talking to someone helps to solve problems.",
"Students often have a lot of worries at school"
] |
What is known as the universal solvent? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is known as the universal solvent? | water | science | null | null | null | vinegar | oil | air | water | The ability of a solute to dissolve in a particular solvent is called solubility . Many chemical substances are soluble in water. In fact, so many substances are soluble in water that water is called the universal solvent. Water is a strongly polar solvent, and polar solvents are better at dissolving polar solutes. Man... | null | null | null |
At the end of December, people usually _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you have failed in the past to try to make big changes in life, try again now, one tiny step at a time.
Every year it's the same. As December comes to an end, you think about the new year and all the ways you want to improve your life. But as you start to write down your hopes for the new year, you think ab... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2111.txt | If you have failed in the past to try to make big changes in life, try again now, one tiny step at a time.
Every year it's the same. As December comes to an end, you think about the new year and all the ways you want to improve your life. But as you start to write down your hopes for the new year, you think about the l... | [
"plan for the last year",
"fail to make big changes",
"try to lose their ideas",
"think about the new year"
] |
Mr. and Mrs. White have _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Look, this is a photo of Mr. White's family. The man in the photo is Mr. White, the father. The woman is the mother. They have two daughters. The girl behind Mr. White is Mary. She's 14. The girl behind Mrs. White is Jane. She is 11. Mary and Jane are in the same school, but not the same grade. Mary is in Grad... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2224.txt | Look, this is a photo of Mr. White's family. The man in the photo is Mr. White, the father. The woman is the mother. They have two daughters. The girl behind Mr. White is Mary. She's 14. The girl behind Mrs. White is Jane. She is 11. Mary and Jane are in the same school, but not the same grade. Mary is in Grade2. Jane ... | [
"one son and one daughter",
"two sons",
"two daughters",
"one son"
] |
What did Gallaudet College mean to Craig? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most people don't know the true story of the little boy who came to be known as Douglas Craig. He was found wandering around the streets of Washington D.C. He could not hear or speak. Sometimes people pitied him and gave him food and clothing. If not, he ate what he could find in garbage cans.
It is said t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16814.txt | Most people don't know the true story of the little boy who came to be known as Douglas Craig. He was found wandering around the streets of Washington D.C. He could not hear or speak. Sometimes people pitied him and gave him food and clothing. If not, he ate what he could find in garbage cans.
It is said that a man... | [
"His working place.",
"His living place.",
"His whole world.",
"His rest home."
] |
What does the author say is the general view about health care? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Our risk of cancer rises dramatically as we age. So it makes sense that the elderly should be routinely screened for new tumors -- or doesn't it?
While such vigilant tracking of cancer is a good thing in general, researchers are increasingly questioning whether all of this testing is necessary for the elderly.... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4233.txt | Our risk of cancer rises dramatically as we age. So it makes sense that the elderly should be routinely screened for new tumors -- or doesn't it?
While such vigilant tracking of cancer is a good thing in general, researchers are increasingly questioning whether all of this testing is necessary for the elderly. With the... | [
"The more, the better.",
"Prevention is better than cure.",
"Better early than late.",
"Better care, longer life."
] |
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