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In the first sentence of the passage, the writer implies that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The HOPE IS A GAME--CHANGER PROJECT will deliver unbreakable soccer balls to kids who, all too often, see things horrible, broken and not survive the simplest of circumstances. The project started taking form well before anyone knew where it would lead -which is to test the power of like-minded people working ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8158.txt | The HOPE IS A GAME--CHANGER PROJECT will deliver unbreakable soccer balls to kids who, all too often, see things horrible, broken and not survive the simplest of circumstances. The project started taking form well before anyone knew where it would lead -which is to test the power of like-minded people working together ... | [
"kids live an unsafe life in parts of the world",
"the balls sent to kids should be of good quality",
"young kids can not overcome the difficulties",
"kids intend to break their toys into pieces"
] |
Tom can _ from May 1 to May 4. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A Two-day Trip to Beijing
If you want to know about China. Please come to Beijing. You can visit the Great Wall and other places of interest and enjoy Beijing Duck.
Time: May 6~May 7
Price: 480 yuan per person Tel: 78456895
A Four- day Trip to Qinhuangdao
If you like warm weather and clean city, Qinhuangdao i... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6590.txt | A Two-day Trip to Beijing
If you want to know about China. Please come to Beijing. You can visit the Great Wall and other places of interest and enjoy Beijing Duck.
Time: May 6~May 7
Price: 480 yuan per person Tel: 78456895
A Four- day Trip to Qinhuangdao
If you like warm weather and clean city, Qinhuangdao is a good ... | [
"eat Beijing Duck",
"climb mountains",
"visit the Great Wall",
"go boating"
] |
Which statement is the best description of what happens in the rock cycle? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Which statement is the best description of what happens in the rock cycle?
Choices:
A. Rocks on old mountains are gradually weathered away while mountain building and volcanism form new mountains.
B. Once formed, rocks stay in place until rocks above them are weathered away, and they reach the surface.
C. As sedimenta... | Correct answer: C | science | LEAP_2001_8_10381 | {
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"Rocks on old mountains are gradually weathered away while mountain building and volcanism form new mountains.",
"Once formed, rocks stay in place until rocks above them are weathered away, and they reach the surface.",
"As sedimentary rocks are buried deep below other rocks, they are changed ... | C | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What the writer's husband said in the end shows that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Family traditions were important in our house, and one was more appreciated than our annual trip to the woods for the perfect Christmas tree.
"Dad, can we watch when you trim it?" my eldest son ,John ,asked on the way home.
"I won't be cutting this year," my husband said." You and your brother Dan are old eno... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9076.txt | Family traditions were important in our house, and one was more appreciated than our annual trip to the woods for the perfect Christmas tree.
"Dad, can we watch when you trim it?" my eldest son ,John ,asked on the way home.
"I won't be cutting this year," my husband said." You and your brother Dan are old enough to me... | [
"he expected too much of the children",
"he was satisfied with what the children had done",
"it was stupid of the children to think of such an idea.",
"the children shouldn't have given up the responsibility"
] |
What is the study of how living organisms interact with each other and with their environment? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the study of how living organisms interact with each other and with their environment? | ecology | science | null | null | null | genetics | botany | zoology | ecology | Recall that ecology is the study of how living organisms interact with each other and with their environment. But how do organisms interact with each other? Organisms interact with each other through various mechanisms, one of which is competition. Competition occurs when organisms strive for limited resources. Competi... | null | null | null |
_ in Beijing want to learn to drive. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A sixth of undergraduates in Beijing this year have registered at driving school. The students, mostly from majors such as business management or international trade, will finish their driving courses within 20 days or so.
Training costs have dropped to 2, 600 yuan for students, according to the Haidian Drivin... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7802.txt | A sixth of undergraduates in Beijing this year have registered at driving school. The students, mostly from majors such as business management or international trade, will finish their driving courses within 20 days or so.
Training costs have dropped to 2, 600 yuan for students, according to the Haidian Driving School ... | [
"Most of the undergraduates",
"Many undergraduates",
"Many students in the driving school",
"Most of the students who learn business or international trade"
] |
In which kind of animals does parthenogenesis occur? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | In which kind of animals does parthenogenesis occur? | invertebrates | science | null | null | null | species | tissues | mammals | invertebrates | Note that in fragmentation, there is generally a noticeable difference in the size of the individuals, whereas in fission, two individuals of approximate size are formed. Parthenogenesis Parthenogenesis is a form of asexual reproduction where an egg develops into a complete individual without being fertilized. The resu... | null | null | null |
Which of the following is Mumme's conclusion? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Babies are not just passing idle time when they stare at the television--they are actually learning about the world, U. S. researchers said.
Parents may want to limit what their babies see on television, based on the study, said Donna Mumme, assistant professor of psychology at Tuffs University in Boston, who ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8359.txt | Babies are not just passing idle time when they stare at the television--they are actually learning about the world, U. S. researchers said.
Parents may want to limit what their babies see on television, based on the study, said Donna Mumme, assistant professor of psychology at Tuffs University in Boston, who led the r... | [
"Small babies should not be allowed to watch television programs.",
"Adults should let their babies do nothing but watch television.",
"TV programs provide small babies with all the information they need.",
"One-year-olds can be emotionally influenced by TV programs."
] |
How many "terrible things that didn't happen" are listed in this passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If practicing an attitude of gratitude during the storms of life is too much for you right now, that's OK. When things are tough, most people have a hard time being thankful. They're so caught up in what's wrong in the present moment that they simply can't see some things are still right.
If that's true for y... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2667.txt | If practicing an attitude of gratitude during the storms of life is too much for you right now, that's OK. When things are tough, most people have a hard time being thankful. They're so caught up in what's wrong in the present moment that they simply can't see some things are still right.
If that's true for you, then ... | [
"Two.",
"Three.",
"Four.",
"Five."
] |
It can be learned from the article that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some people may be born happy, while others are genetically negative, scientists have suggested in a study published late February in a British journal.
Earlier research had already established that the gene known as 5-HTTLPR plays a key role in determining how the neurotransmitter serotonin works within the... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20380.txt | Some people may be born happy, while others are genetically negative, scientists have suggested in a study published late February in a British journal.
Earlier research had already established that the gene known as 5-HTTLPR plays a key role in determining how the neurotransmitter serotonin works within the brain. S... | [
"drugs can be used to control people's serotonin levels",
"happiness is more important than sadness",
"nothing can affect our mood",
"people with the short variant of 5-HTTLPR prefer a flower to a snake"
] |
According to recent federal data, drunken drivers with an over 0.10 blood alcohol level in deadly accidents . _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
While drunken driving may be on the decline, traffic safety experts remain puzzled over how to deal with another alcohol related danger: drunken pedestrains.
Pedestrians struck and killed by cars often are extremely drunk. In fact, they are intoxicated more frequently and with higher blood alcohol levels than... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20151.txt | While drunken driving may be on the decline, traffic safety experts remain puzzled over how to deal with another alcohol related danger: drunken pedestrains.
Pedestrians struck and killed by cars often are extremely drunk. In fact, they are intoxicated more frequently and with higher blood alcohol levels than drunken ... | [
"are 15 percent less than drunken adult walkers with the same level",
"are 2500 a year",
"are at least 7000 in US traffic accidents",
"make up one seventh of highway accidents"
] |
The number of smokers dying from tobacco -- related causes each year by 2030 is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Promised yourself to quit smoking in the new year, but just can't stop lighting up? You're not alone, with an Australian survey showing that only 3 percent of smokers who made such resolutions stuck with them.
An online poll of just over 1,000 people, conducted ahead of the launch of a video game designed to h... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7923.txt | Promised yourself to quit smoking in the new year, but just can't stop lighting up? You're not alone, with an Australian survey showing that only 3 percent of smokers who made such resolutions stuck with them.
An online poll of just over 1,000 people, conducted ahead of the launch of a video game designed to help smoke... | [
"about one million",
"about two million",
"more than 4 million",
"more than 8 million"
] |
What doCS the text mainly talk about? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Parents are not only looking for a unique name for their baby, but they also want a name that has a special meaning. American Indians usually have pretty interesting names. These names are given to them through various methods and usually by an elder. American Indians feel very strongly abouL naming their chil... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4785.txt | Parents are not only looking for a unique name for their baby, but they also want a name that has a special meaning. American Indians usually have pretty interesting names. These names are given to them through various methods and usually by an elder. American Indians feel very strongly abouL naming their child, and it... | [
"Ongins of American Indians' names",
"Hisrory of American Indians' names",
"Importance of American Indians' names.",
"Customs in American Indians' names."
] |
_ raised high up the parts of the garden. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Here is some information about some of the wonders of the world. I am sure you will be interested in them.
The Pyramids of Egypt
There are about eighty pyramids known today. The most well-known was for Pharaoh Khufu. It is known as the "Great Pyramid". It's also the largest one. Workers used about 2.3 million... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle942.txt | Here is some information about some of the wonders of the world. I am sure you will be interested in them.
The Pyramids of Egypt
There are about eighty pyramids known today. The most well-known was for Pharaoh Khufu. It is known as the "Great Pyramid". It's also the largest one. Workers used about 2.3 million blocks o... | [
"Big green trees",
"Lovely flowers",
"Stones",
"Large columns"
] |
Through a vision-phone we can _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Radio, telephone and TV are widely used in the world. When you turn on the radio, you can listen. But when you use telephone, not only can you listen to others but also you can chat with them, however, you can't see anything at all. TV is much better than both of them. People can watch TV and listen to it, but... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7409.txt | Radio, telephone and TV are widely used in the world. When you turn on the radio, you can listen. But when you use telephone, not only can you listen to others but also you can chat with them, however, you can't see anything at all. TV is much better than both of them. People can watch TV and listen to it, but they can... | [
"take medicine",
"order what we need",
"travel around the world",
"try on clothes"
] |
English is the most popular language in the world because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are more than 3000 languages in the world today, but only about ten are major languages of the world. Among them English is the most popular.
More than 350 million people speak English as their first language. Major English-speaking countries are Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA. Anoth... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2668.txt | There are more than 3000 languages in the world today, but only about ten are major languages of the world. Among them English is the most popular.
More than 350 million people speak English as their first language. Major English-speaking countries are Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA. Another 400 mi... | [
"it has the largest number of speakers",
"it is widely used",
"it is an international language",
"it is a language for world use"
] |
Lori owns a carsharing company. There are three red cars and two white cars available to rent. Renting the white car costs $2 for every minute and the red car $3 for every minute. All cars were rented for 3 hours. How much money did Lori earn? | Both white cars were rented for 2 * 2 = $<<2*2=4>>4 for every minute.
All three red cars were rented for 3 * 3 = $<<3*3=9>>9 for every minute.
So all Lori's cars were rented for 4 + 9 = $<<4+9=13>>13 for every minute.
Three hours are 180 minutes, so Lori earned 13 * 180 = $<<13*180=2340>>2340 for renting all the cars.
... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Lori owns a carsharing company. There are three red cars and two white cars available to rent. Renting the white car costs $2 for every minute and the red car $3 for every minute. All cars were rented for 3 hours. How much money did Lori earn? | Both white cars were rented for 2 * 2 = $<<2*2=4>>4 for every minute.
All three red cars were rented for 3 * 3 = $<<3*3=9>>9 for every minute.
So all Lori's cars were rented for 4 + 9 = $<<4+9=13>>13 for every minute.
Three hours are 180 minutes, so Lori earned 13 * 180 = $<<13*180=2340>>2340 for renting all the cars.
... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Why did Annabelle prevent the man from cutting down the tree? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Annabelle Smith and her two best friends, Samantha and Kristy, loved going to Sand City School. Mrs. Lemming, their teacher, would read them a story. That Monday afternoon, Mrs. Lemming read them a story called Super Sophie Saves the Day.
After school, Annabelle, Samantha and Kristy walked home together. "I d... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24123.txt | Annabelle Smith and her two best friends, Samantha and Kristy, loved going to Sand City School. Mrs. Lemming, their teacher, would read them a story. That Monday afternoon, Mrs. Lemming read them a story called Super Sophie Saves the Day.
After school, Annabelle, Samantha and Kristy walked home together. "I decide tha... | [
"Because trees can protect the environment.",
"Because trees are living plants.",
"Because she considered it a danger to cut down trees.",
"Because the man might fall down on the ground."
] |
The author regards the collapse of the old world as an opportunity to _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some people view a bad situation as a disaster. It's not. It's an opportunity. Once your old world collapses , you can recover and rebuild. Now you have the chance to start fresh and do things more intelligently. I built my business on an unstable structure. I kept it going for years, but the business collapse... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9622.txt | Some people view a bad situation as a disaster. It's not. It's an opportunity. Once your old world collapses , you can recover and rebuild. Now you have the chance to start fresh and do things more intelligently. I built my business on an unstable structure. I kept it going for years, but the business collapsed last ye... | [
"get a new world started in better ways",
"turn to others for help to save ourselves",
"sum up the failure and make up for the mistakes",
"bury ourselves in the disasters and then recover ourselves"
] |
What can we infer from the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Electricity bills can be highly expensive and the power we consume comes at an even greater cost to the environment when you consider that over 85% of the electricity produced in the United States comes from fuels. Whether you're concerned about cleaning up the environment or you simply want to reduce your ele... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13057.txt | Electricity bills can be highly expensive and the power we consume comes at an even greater cost to the environment when you consider that over 85% of the electricity produced in the United States comes from fuels. Whether you're concerned about cleaning up the environment or you simply want to reduce your electricity ... | [
"wind power generators enjoy a lot of benefits.",
"you can place wind power generators wherever you want.",
"wind power generators are affordable to most families.",
"wind power generators are an ideal solution for everyone."
] |
Which of the following services is not mentioned by Bedford Swan Hotel? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Built in 1794 for the 5th Duke of Bedford, this hotel in the heart of Bedford overlooks the River Ouse, which winds through the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside. We offer a flexible approach to conferencing. With purpose-built meeting rooms offering a flexible and functional space, our hotel is designed for ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18184.txt | Built in 1794 for the 5th Duke of Bedford, this hotel in the heart of Bedford overlooks the River Ouse, which winds through the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside. We offer a flexible approach to conferencing. With purpose-built meeting rooms offering a flexible and functional space, our hotel is designed for comfort a... | [
"Car parking.",
"An event consultant.",
"Personalized dining.",
"Exchanging foreign currency."
] |
Why did Sylvia Banda go to college? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Zambia is a country in southern Africa. More than half of the population is very poor, and companies pay people very little money for their work. One woman named Sylvia Banda had a dream to become a successful businesswoman and build her own brand . So, after finishing high school, Banda went to college to le... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14113.txt | Zambia is a country in southern Africa. More than half of the population is very poor, and companies pay people very little money for their work. One woman named Sylvia Banda had a dream to become a successful businesswoman and build her own brand . So, after finishing high school, Banda went to college to learn how t... | [
"To learn how to teach at a high school.",
"To realize her dream of becoming a businesswoman.",
"Because her parents wanted her to study hard.",
"Because she wanted to spend time with her friends."
] |
For an operations manager job at a company, a person with a degree earns three times the amount paid to a diploma holder for the same position. How much will Jared earn from the company in a year after graduating with a degree if the pay for a person holding a diploma certificate is $4000 per month? | Since the pay for a person holding a degree is three times the amount paid for a diploma holder, Jared will earn 3*$4000 = $<<4000*3=12000>>12000 per month.
In a year with 12 months, Jared will earn a total of 12*12000 = <<12*12000=144000>>144000
#### 144000 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | For an operations manager job at a company, a person with a degree earns three times the amount paid to a diploma holder for the same position. How much will Jared earn from the company in a year after graduating with a degree if the pay for a person holding a diploma certificate is $4000 per month? | Since the pay for a person holding a degree is three times the amount paid for a diploma holder, Jared will earn 3*$4000 = $<<4000*3=12000>>12000 per month.
In a year with 12 months, Jared will earn a total of 12*12000 = <<12*12000=144000>>144000
#### 144000 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Of the following origins, which one has the same meaning as the American word "OK"? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The question this week comes from our listener Herve Acard, who asks about the American word "OK", which means "all right" or "acceptable". It expresses agreement or approval. The word is used more often than any other word in the world.
Language expert Allen Walker Read said the word began as a short way of w... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4160.txt | The question this week comes from our listener Herve Acard, who asks about the American word "OK", which means "all right" or "acceptable". It expresses agreement or approval. The word is used more often than any other word in the world.
Language expert Allen Walker Read said the word began as a short way of writing a ... | [
"The OK Club",
"The Choctaw word \"okeh\"",
"The word invented by Martin Van Buren",
"The short form of \"all correct\""
] |
Why do Pygmies move from place to place continuously? The main reason is that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the Ituri forest of America live many tribes,one of which is Pygmy. Most of the Pygmies in the tribe are not taller than four feet. They weigh only about eighty pounds each.
In spite of their small size, they are the best hunters among all the jungle people. Even the great elephant can be caught by them.
Si... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1965.txt | In the Ituri forest of America live many tribes,one of which is Pygmy. Most of the Pygmies in the tribe are not taller than four feet. They weigh only about eighty pounds each.
In spite of their small size, they are the best hunters among all the jungle people. Even the great elephant can be caught by them.
Since they ... | [
"that want to look after wild animals",
"they always walk with sticks",
"they plant no crops",
"they don't sleep in one camp"
] |
The Edmonton Folk Music Festival is held mainly to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Edmonton's Downtown Park is transformed into one huge stage for five days where artists are able to share their talents, and where people are able to celebrate and enjoy themselves. Since its beginning in 1980, the Edmonton Folk Music Festival has been commemorating the true feeling of what folk music is all ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11126.txt | Edmonton's Downtown Park is transformed into one huge stage for five days where artists are able to share their talents, and where people are able to celebrate and enjoy themselves. Since its beginning in 1980, the Edmonton Folk Music Festival has been commemorating the true feeling of what folk music is all about and... | [
"gather people with different musical tastes",
"collect old stories of folk music",
"exhibitive good voices of great talents in folk music",
"remind people of the real sense of folk music"
] |
We can infer from Burton's story that his namesake_. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some people seem easy to understand: their character appears obvious on first meeting. Appearances, however, can be deceptive. I shrug my shoulders when people tell me that their first impressions of a person are always right. For my own part I find that the longer I know people, the more they puzzle me.
I rea... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17788.txt | Some people seem easy to understand: their character appears obvious on first meeting. Appearances, however, can be deceptive. I shrug my shoulders when people tell me that their first impressions of a person are always right. For my own part I find that the longer I know people, the more they puzzle me.
I read in this... | [
"never saw through his trick",
"annoyed him by playing cards",
"could not do any job well",
"intended to cheat him with a lie"
] |
According to the writer, when you are ill you'd better _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is important that you make a good impression at work. If you make a good impression on your boss, he or she is more likely to give you more responsibilities which can lead to promotions and raises. Here are some ways to make a good impression at work.
Use Proper Office Etiquette
Using proper manners wil... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4239.txt | It is important that you make a good impression at work. If you make a good impression on your boss, he or she is more likely to give you more responsibilities which can lead to promotions and raises. Here are some ways to make a good impression at work.
Use Proper Office Etiquette
Using proper manners will help yo... | [
"go to work on time as usual",
"stay at home without telling others",
"go on working but stay away from others",
"stop working and ask for a leave"
] |
The best title for this passage is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One Friday Mrs. King asked her class to write a story after class. "Use your imagination!" she cried, "You can write your story about anything." Kenny looked worried. "A story?" he thought, "What could I possible have to write about? I don't know any stories." The bell rang and all the kids went home.
The next... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2138.txt | One Friday Mrs. King asked her class to write a story after class. "Use your imagination!" she cried, "You can write your story about anything." Kenny looked worried. "A story?" he thought, "What could I possible have to write about? I don't know any stories." The bell rang and all the kids went home.
The next day, Ken... | [
"A strange dream",
"Mrs. King's class",
"Writing a story with imagination",
"An evil scientist"
] |
When parents have a talk with their child patiently, she can _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nobody likes having to deal with an upset child. If your little one is hurt, scared or sad, your heart breaks for her. If she's mad, it can make you mad. You want to be there for her and comfort her, but the best way to do that will depend mainly on two things: why she's upset and how old she is. Be calm and o... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12979.txt | Nobody likes having to deal with an upset child. If your little one is hurt, scared or sad, your heart breaks for her. If she's mad, it can make you mad. You want to be there for her and comfort her, but the best way to do that will depend mainly on two things: why she's upset and how old she is. Be calm and open-minde... | [
"focus her attention on the talk",
"understand her parents easily",
"talk about her new toy with you",
"open her heart to the parents"
] |
Which of the following is NOT the advantage of shopping online? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Shi Fang spends more than 4,000 yuan a month shopping, but she rarely goes to the shopping mall."Why need a shopping mall if you have Taobao? I am a Taobaoer," says Shi, 28, a writer in Beijing.
A growing number of Chinese Internet users like Shi have discovered the joys of online shopping.The China Internet N... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22009.txt | Shi Fang spends more than 4,000 yuan a month shopping, but she rarely goes to the shopping mall."Why need a shopping mall if you have Taobao? I am a Taobaoer," says Shi, 28, a writer in Beijing.
A growing number of Chinese Internet users like Shi have discovered the joys of online shopping.The China Internet Network In... | [
"Personalized service.",
"Reasonable price.",
"Rich experience.",
"Its convenience."
] |
If 8 carpenters can make 50 chairs in 10 days, how many carpenters are needed to make 75 chairs in 10 days? | The carpenters need to produce 75 / 50 = <<75/50=1.5>>1.5 times as many chairs in the same number of days.
It will require 1.5 times as many carpenters to produce the extra chairs, so 8 * 1.5 = <<8*1.5=12>>12 carpenters will be required.
#### 12 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | If 8 carpenters can make 50 chairs in 10 days, how many carpenters are needed to make 75 chairs in 10 days? | The carpenters need to produce 75 / 50 = <<75/50=1.5>>1.5 times as many chairs in the same number of days.
It will require 1.5 times as many carpenters to produce the extra chairs, so 8 * 1.5 = <<8*1.5=12>>12 carpenters will be required.
#### 12 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
When the baby was first sent to the hospital in London, her illness was considered to be _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Everybody may have seen the film "Death on the Nile (n. )", but nobody can imagine that the writer of the story, Agatha Christie, saved a baby in a most unusual way.
In June 1977, a baby girl became seriously ill in Deleville. Doctors there were unable to find out the cause of her illness, so she was sent to a... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15685.txt | Everybody may have seen the film "Death on the Nile (n. )", but nobody can imagine that the writer of the story, Agatha Christie, saved a baby in a most unusual way.
In June 1977, a baby girl became seriously ill in Deleville. Doctors there were unable to find out the cause of her illness, so she was sent to a famous h... | [
"quite easy to treat",
"the result of thallium poisoning",
"a common one",
"extraordinarily serious"
] |
The author mentions her daughter to show _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Teenagers spend too much time using their cell phones and being connected online these days! Is this a new way to be more social or, does the technology really make them unsocial? And how will this constant connection affect them?
My daughter who is fifteen years old has a smart cell phone which means that she... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9145.txt | Teenagers spend too much time using their cell phones and being connected online these days! Is this a new way to be more social or, does the technology really make them unsocial? And how will this constant connection affect them?
My daughter who is fifteen years old has a smart cell phone which means that she is const... | [
"he importance of cell phones",
"how annoying her daughter is",
"what stress her daughter has created",
"teenagers' constant connection to cell phones"
] |
When is the best time to visit Joshua Tree NP? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Visiting Joshua Tree National Park, California
Joshua Tree National Park is nearly 800,000 acres large and surrounds parts of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts in South-central California. Although deserted at first sight, the park is full of wildlife and provides a variety of entertainment activities from hik... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14400.txt | Visiting Joshua Tree National Park, California
Joshua Tree National Park is nearly 800,000 acres large and surrounds parts of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts in South-central California. Although deserted at first sight, the park is full of wildlife and provides a variety of entertainment activities from hiking to cl... | [
"September.",
"May.",
"June.",
"March."
] |
What would be the best title for this passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Washington post - NASA's newest space habitat looks sort of like a kids' moon bonce, a big, bright, inflatable globe that could be lots of fun to play in. Soon astronauts on the International Space Station could get the chance to try . The expandable habitat made by Bigelow Aerospace recently passed NASA's... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11958.txt | The Washington post - NASA's newest space habitat looks sort of like a kids' moon bonce, a big, bright, inflatable globe that could be lots of fun to play in. Soon astronauts on the International Space Station could get the chance to try . The expandable habitat made by Bigelow Aerospace recently passed NASA's strict c... | [
"NASA's space habitats flown to the station.",
"NASA's space habitat it the station.",
"NASA's new expandable space habitat.",
"NASA's newest inflatable globe."
] |
We can know from the passage that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Online shopping has become something very common for young people, however, it's not easy for the old people to buy things on the internet. Therefore, offline Daigou stores, or buy-for-you stores, are becoming popular among the old.
64-year-old man Li Hui'an is searching for his favorite CD in an offline Daigo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle146.txt | Online shopping has become something very common for young people, however, it's not easy for the old people to buy things on the internet. Therefore, offline Daigou stores, or buy-for-you stores, are becoming popular among the old.
64-year-old man Li Hui'an is searching for his favorite CD in an offline Daigou shop. H... | [
"Li Hui'an is crazy about shopping online",
"offline buy-for-you business is in great need",
"Liu Min is the first one who has an offline Daigou store",
"there are about 300 buy-for-you stores in Dalian city"
] |
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
FU Yuan has been left at home with his grandparents since he was one month old. His mom and dad left to work in Fujian Province. For the past eight years, Fu has only seen his parents three times although they send home 500 yuan every two or three months.
Fu Xiaoyu, 16, has had to live alone since her grandmot... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15884.txt | FU Yuan has been left at home with his grandparents since he was one month old. His mom and dad left to work in Fujian Province. For the past eight years, Fu has only seen his parents three times although they send home 500 yuan every two or three months.
Fu Xiaoyu, 16, has had to live alone since her grandmother passe... | [
"Fu Xiaoyu's parents can't earn enough money to send her to school.",
"Huang Ruoqing and Zhang Linna talked with 29 children this summer during their research.",
"Some left-behind kids live with uncles, aunts, or grandparents and others live by themselves.",
"More than half of the left-behind kids prefer thei... |
According to the 2nd passage, "man's best friend" is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever been bitten? Of course you have. You are surrounded by living things which might, or do, bite. Even when you rest your head on your pillow, bedbugs are probably nibbling away at you. They live happily inside most pillows.
Take a walk outside and you are a target for "man's best friend. " Hundred... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4947.txt | Have you ever been bitten? Of course you have. You are surrounded by living things which might, or do, bite. Even when you rest your head on your pillow, bedbugs are probably nibbling away at you. They live happily inside most pillows.
Take a walk outside and you are a target for "man's best friend. " Hundreds of dog-... | [
"Bedbugs",
"Dogs",
"Coyotes",
"Scorpions"
] |
From the passage we can know that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I am a Ph. D. student in a communication program at a large university in the Midwestern US. I teach one course in communication.
My class has seventy students. I gave students a syllabus . It explained the purpose, content, schedule, textbook, evaluation, and class rules. I read it and explained every pa... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16818.txt | I am a Ph. D. student in a communication program at a large university in the Midwestern US. I teach one course in communication.
My class has seventy students. I gave students a syllabus . It explained the purpose, content, schedule, textbook, evaluation, and class rules. I read it and explained every part carefu... | [
"the teacher listens to students' problems and gives them advice",
"the author is a student and teacher at the same time",
"the books for teachers have suggestions on how to get along with the students",
"students read the class assignment after having the class"
] |
A colloid is a homogeneous mixture with medium-sized what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | A colloid is a homogeneous mixture with medium-sized what? | particles | science | null | null | null | molecules | atoms | solutions | particles | A colloid is a homogeneous mixture with medium-sized particles. Examples include homogenized milk and gelatin. The particles of a colloid are large enough to reflect light, so you can see them. But they are too small to settle or filter out of the mixture. | null | null | null |
What's the term for an allele that's always expressed over another? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What's the term for an allele that's always expressed over another? | dominant | science | null | null | null | recessive | prevalent | mutated | dominant | When two different alleles (heritable factors) are inherited together, one may be expressed, while the effect of the other may be “silenced. ” In the case of pod color, the allele for green pods is always expressed and is dominant . The allele for yellow pods, which is not expressed, is recessive . For instance, if a p... | null | null | null |
Which of the following statements is NOT true of the two ferry disasters? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Rescuers have found the bodies of over 130 people killed in two ferry disasters in Bangladesh.The accidents happened during a storm that hit the country on April 21st.Hundreds more are missing or feared to be dead.
The two ferries sank in different rivers near the capital city of Dhakfi as strong winds and rai... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12213.txt | Rescuers have found the bodies of over 130 people killed in two ferry disasters in Bangladesh.The accidents happened during a storm that hit the country on April 21st.Hundreds more are missing or feared to be dead.
The two ferries sank in different rivers near the capital city of Dhakfi as strong winds and rain hit the... | [
"They happened during a storm.",
"They sank on April 21.",
"The exact number of deaths could be easily determined.",
"They sank somewhere near Dhaka."
] |
From the passage, we can learn that the first members of "Chinatown" were _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
London's Chinese community dates back to the 18th century, when a small number of Chinese sailors moved to the city to work in Limehouse, east London. As time went by, other Chinese people came to this area and Limehouse began to be known as "Chinatown". At the start of the 20th century, there were just 545 Ch... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9831.txt | London's Chinese community dates back to the 18th century, when a small number of Chinese sailors moved to the city to work in Limehouse, east London. As time went by, other Chinese people came to this area and Limehouse began to be known as "Chinatown". At the start of the 20th century, there were just 545 Chinese peo... | [
"early Chinese sailors",
"restaurant workers",
"Hong Kong farmers",
"visitors to London"
] |
Why do the students call her teacher "tree-hugger" ? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Not too long ago, our teacher, being a "tree-hugger" (as the kids call her), had us write an essay on an environmental issue . I was eager to start, but something made me stop.
"What is an environmental issue ?" one kid asked . "What if we don't care about the environment ?" another complained. " It's not like... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5160.txt | Not too long ago, our teacher, being a "tree-hugger" (as the kids call her), had us write an essay on an environmental issue . I was eager to start, but something made me stop.
"What is an environmental issue ?" one kid asked . "What if we don't care about the environment ?" another complained. " It's not like it affec... | [
"She likes hugging trees.",
"She knows a lot about trees.",
"She grew up in the country.",
"She cares a lot about the environment."
] |
According to the author, what is necessary for companies to do? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Green living has become more important than ever and as time goes by, it will only become a more important issue. While it used to be a matter of making an extra effort to save energy and reduce waste in our homes, this has extended to the professional side of things since. Public buildings, such as schools, h... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19875.txt | Green living has become more important than ever and as time goes by, it will only become a more important issue. While it used to be a matter of making an extra effort to save energy and reduce waste in our homes, this has extended to the professional side of things since. Public buildings, such as schools, hospitals ... | [
"Allow enough sick leave to their employees.",
"Paint all the walls of their offices green.",
"Make some improvements to their office design.",
"Make their staff more productive than before."
] |
During strenuous exercise our muscles perform what kind of fermentation? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | During strenuous exercise our muscles perform what kind of fermentation? | lactic acid | science | null | null | null | excessive acid | nitric acid | residual acid | lactic acid | Animals and some bacteria and fungi carry out lactic acid fermentation. Lactic acid is a waste product of this process. Our muscles perform lactic acid fermentation during strenuous exercise, since oxygen cannot be delivered to the muscles quickly enough. The buildup of lactic acid is believed to make your muscles sore... | null | null | null |
The study leads us to believe that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Would you eat a ready meal from the fridge rather than cook by yourself? Have you been doing Internet shopping rather than going to the stores? What can't you be bothered to do?
A study into how lazy British people are has found more than half of the adults are so idle that they'd catch the lift rather than ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6889.txt | Would you eat a ready meal from the fridge rather than cook by yourself? Have you been doing Internet shopping rather than going to the stores? What can't you be bothered to do?
A study into how lazy British people are has found more than half of the adults are so idle that they'd catch the lift rather than climb two... | [
"the pets in the UK will be in trouble if their owners keep their way of life",
"Glasgow people feel ashamed because they don't get enough exercise",
"British people are the laziest around the world",
"five sixths of the British children are healthy"
] |
According to the passage, we can know _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
BC Social Report, August 14, 2010
Scandinavians may spend a lot of the winter in darkness but they are the happiest people in Europe, according to a study showed this month. Countries like Denmark and Finland scored highest on the study of happiness in Europe carried out by Cambridge University, which also fou... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15060.txt | BC Social Report, August 14, 2010
Scandinavians may spend a lot of the winter in darkness but they are the happiest people in Europe, according to a study showed this month. Countries like Denmark and Finland scored highest on the study of happiness in Europe carried out by Cambridge University, which also found that t... | [
"Scandinavians are the happiest people in the world",
"the research is carried out by Oxford University",
"the people of the northern countries are much happier",
"Italians expressed their trust in politics and institutions"
] |
The writer was quite sure that he had seen the woman before _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I was walking down the street the other day when I suddenly saw a small wallet lying on the ground. I picked it up and opened to see if I could find the owner's name. There was nothing inside it except some money and an old photo of a woman and a young girl about twelve years old. The girl looked like the woma... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4751.txt | I was walking down the street the other day when I suddenly saw a small wallet lying on the ground. I picked it up and opened to see if I could find the owner's name. There was nothing inside it except some money and an old photo of a woman and a young girl about twelve years old. The girl looked like the woman's daugh... | [
"in the photo.",
"at his uncle's home",
"at the police station",
"in the street"
] |
What is the main idea of this passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the days following the first anniversary of my dad 's death, I felt sad. I still missed him so much. I would walk over to his old house where my daughter now live and still expect to see him sitting out on his front porch . I would see him in my dreams, looking young and strong again.
I felt bad too becaus... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5460.txt | In the days following the first anniversary of my dad 's death, I felt sad. I still missed him so much. I would walk over to his old house where my daughter now live and still expect to see him sitting out on his front porch . I would see him in my dreams, looking young and strong again.
I felt bad too because I regre... | [
"The writer's parents had both died before he was50.",
"Life is limited but love is forever.",
"The writer regretted that he had no more time to stay with his parents.",
"The writer felt sad because he couldn't stay with his dad any more."
] |
What probably happened at the end of the story? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was late one evening. I can't remember what it was about, but my dad and I had a very big argument when my mom was away. We both said things we didn't mean, and in the end I said, "I'm leaving." And he said, "Good. The sooner, the better."
I threw a few things in a suitcase and closed the door angrily beh... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14713.txt | It was late one evening. I can't remember what it was about, but my dad and I had a very big argument when my mom was away. We both said things we didn't mean, and in the end I said, "I'm leaving." And he said, "Good. The sooner, the better."
I threw a few things in a suitcase and closed the door angrily behind me, n... | [
"Mary returned home happily.",
"Mary still refused to go home.",
"Mary's father became angry again.",
"Mary's mother hated her father."
] |
What are all of the living or once-living aspects of the environment called? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are all of the living or once-living aspects of the environment called? | biotic factors | science | null | null | null | fossils | abiotic factors | photic factors | biotic factors | Biotic factors are all of the living or once-living aspects of the environment. They include all the organisms that live there as well as the remains of dead organisms. | null | null | null |
Mary is often late for school. Which reason is NOT true? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Little Mary is a good girl. She's in Grade 2 now. Her home is not far from school, but she is often late for class because she likes watching TV, listening to music in the evening and she goes to bed very late. So she can't get up on time in the morning.
This term Mr White, Mary's uncle, works in her school. H... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2754.txt | Little Mary is a good girl. She's in Grade 2 now. Her home is not far from school, but she is often late for class because she likes watching TV, listening to music in the evening and she goes to bed very late. So she can't get up on time in the morning.
This term Mr White, Mary's uncle, works in her school. He teaches... | [
"She likes watching TV",
"She likes listening to music.",
"Her mother isn't at home",
"She can't get up on time in the morning"
] |
In which column of a newspaper can we find this passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Scientists are not sure how the brain follows the tracks of time.One theory holds that it has a group of cells specialized to record the intervals of time, while another theory holds that some neural processes act as an inside clock.
Whichever theory it may be, studies find, the cells have a poor grasp of lo... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12478.txt | Scientists are not sure how the brain follows the tracks of time.One theory holds that it has a group of cells specialized to record the intervals of time, while another theory holds that some neural processes act as an inside clock.
Whichever theory it may be, studies find, the cells have a poor grasp of longer inte... | [
"Social news",
"Community activities",
"Science",
"Children s life"
] |
Katie is making bread that needs 3 pounds of flour. Sheila is making another kind of bread that needs 2 more pounds of flour. How many pounds of flour do they need together? | Sheila needs 3 + 2 = <<3+2=5>>5 pounds of flour.
Together, they need 3 + 5 = <<3+5=8>>8 pounds of flour.
#### 8 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Katie is making bread that needs 3 pounds of flour. Sheila is making another kind of bread that needs 2 more pounds of flour. How many pounds of flour do they need together? | Sheila needs 3 + 2 = <<3+2=5>>5 pounds of flour.
Together, they need 3 + 5 = <<3+5=8>>8 pounds of flour.
#### 8 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Sonia stopped me when I wanted to take a picture in the bar because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Privacy" is translated as "yin si" in Chinese. Traditionally,in the Chinese mind,"yin si" is associated with(...)what is closed or unfair. If someone is said to have "yin si",meddlers will be attracted to pry into his or her things. So people always say that they don't have "yin si".
On the contrary, American... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23972.txt | "Privacy" is translated as "yin si" in Chinese. Traditionally,in the Chinese mind,"yin si" is associated with(...)what is closed or unfair. If someone is said to have "yin si",meddlers will be attracted to pry into his or her things. So people always say that they don't have "yin si".
On the contrary, Americans often d... | [
"taking pictures in a bar was not allowed in America",
"taking pictures in a bar would interrupt the neighbors",
"people who came here are colleagues, friends or secret lovers",
"taking pictures in a bar would violate other people's right to privacy"
] |
Why did Goldsworthy and his co-conspirators roll their snowballs into place at mid-night? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You're walking down the street, minding your own business, when you see a snowball. No big deal, right? Except that the snowball is as tall as you are and weighs about a ton. Did we mention that it's June?
That's the experience thousands of Londoners had when they crossed paths with "Snowballs in Summer", the ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18089.txt | You're walking down the street, minding your own business, when you see a snowball. No big deal, right? Except that the snowball is as tall as you are and weighs about a ton. Did we mention that it's June?
That's the experience thousands of Londoners had when they crossed paths with "Snowballs in Summer", the brainchil... | [
"Because they didn't want to disturb other people.",
"Because it was quiet at that time.",
"Because they wanted to avoid the traffic jam.",
"Because they wanted to give people a surprise."
] |
What did the author learn from her parents? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At primary school in New Zealand, I was introduced to a school savings account run by one of the local banks. When our money box was full, we took it to the bank and watched with pride as our coins flowed across the counter. As a reward,we could choose our next money box from a small variety, and start the who... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13323.txt | At primary school in New Zealand, I was introduced to a school savings account run by one of the local banks. When our money box was full, we took it to the bank and watched with pride as our coins flowed across the counter. As a reward,we could choose our next money box from a small variety, and start the whole saving... | [
"How to become a banker.",
"Where to open a savings account.",
"Where to choose a money box.",
"How to make ends meet."
] |
What's the best title for the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
1English people have three meals a day. They are breakfast, lunch and dinner.
2They have breakfast at about 7:00 to 8:00 in the morning. They often eat or drink some fruit or juice first, and then they have some porridge ,eggs and meat. Some English people like to take sugar in their porridge, and some like... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6034.txt | 1English people have three meals a day. They are breakfast, lunch and dinner.
2They have breakfast at about 7:00 to 8:00 in the morning. They often eat or drink some fruit or juice first, and then they have some porridge ,eggs and meat. Some English people like to take sugar in their porridge, and some like to put s... | [
"Nice Food for English people",
"English Traditional Food",
"Three Meals a Day",
"Three Meals in England"
] |
What should you keep on your desk in order to concentrate on your subjects? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Maybe you are an average student. You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so. Anyone can become a good student if he or she wants to. Here's how you can be a good student.
Plan your time carefully. When planning your week, you should make a list of things that you have to ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5464.txt | Maybe you are an average student. You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so. Anyone can become a good student if he or she wants to. Here's how you can be a good student.
Plan your time carefully. When planning your week, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After... | [
"Everything.",
"A radio.",
"Just study material.",
"A book."
] |
We should sit _ in a coffee shop. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the USA, there are many types of restaurants. Fast food restaurants are very famous. You can find McDonald's and Kentucky Fried Chicken in many countries around the world. You look at a menu above the counter, and say what you'd like to eat. You pay the person who serves you. You take your food and sit down... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23430.txt | In the USA, there are many types of restaurants. Fast food restaurants are very famous. You can find McDonald's and Kentucky Fried Chicken in many countries around the world. You look at a menu above the counter, and say what you'd like to eat. You pay the person who serves you. You take your food and sit down or take ... | [
"near the door",
"in the corner",
"at a counter",
"on the floor"
] |
Chris suggested that they should _ in the rain. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Saturday, June 16th
In the morning, we went camping along a path in Green Natural Park. We were happy because it was a sunny day. We were expecting an enjoyable two-day holiday. On the way, we kept singing and making jokes.
However, in the afternoon, when we finished our picnic at one o'clock, it was dark and ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2489.txt | Saturday, June 16th
In the morning, we went camping along a path in Green Natural Park. We were happy because it was a sunny day. We were expecting an enjoyable two-day holiday. On the way, we kept singing and making jokes.
However, in the afternoon, when we finished our picnic at one o'clock, it was dark and windy. So... | [
"set up a tent",
"reach the campsite",
"keep singing",
"find a place to hide"
] |
What do the students do at the Met School? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What do you call a school with no tests, no grades, no classes, and no teachers? Students of the Met School and their parents think it to be the best school in the world.
The school is in Rhode Island, USA. Dennis Littky opened it in 1996. He was fired from two other schools, because many parents of the schoo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4473.txt | What do you call a school with no tests, no grades, no classes, and no teachers? Students of the Met School and their parents think it to be the best school in the world.
The school is in Rhode Island, USA. Dennis Littky opened it in 1996. He was fired from two other schools, because many parents of the school student... | [
"They spend all their school time playing.",
"They keep giving shows about their school.",
"They only learn from working for business.",
"Almost half of the time, they learn real-life skills."
] |
The author writes this article mainly to tell readers that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Elshijh, an Egyptian doctoral candidate at Beijing Language and Cultural University, said he felt fairly excited when he learned that Mo Yan had won the literary prize. "Mo's winning of the prize is pushing Egypt to translate more of his works into Arabic," Elshijh said, adding that there is already an Arabic ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23273.txt | Elshijh, an Egyptian doctoral candidate at Beijing Language and Cultural University, said he felt fairly excited when he learned that Mo Yan had won the literary prize. "Mo's winning of the prize is pushing Egypt to translate more of his works into Arabic," Elshijh said, adding that there is already an Arabic edition o... | [
"Mo Yan has won the Noble Prize in literature recently.",
"Chinese literature gets no attention in western countries.",
"Mo Yan's winning Nobel Prize may do good to Chinese literature.",
"some foreign students are really interested in Mo Yan's works."
] |
When you say "no" to others you should say it in a _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Listen carefully, working people, we would like to tell you something that could save your precious time and money! Best of all, it is free!
It's "no".
What do you ask? We'll say it again: "No".
Sweet and simple "no".
Say "no" at your office and see how quickly that pile of work on your desk disappears.
"Sayin... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7403.txt | Listen carefully, working people, we would like to tell you something that could save your precious time and money! Best of all, it is free!
It's "no".
What do you ask? We'll say it again: "No".
Sweet and simple "no".
Say "no" at your office and see how quickly that pile of work on your desk disappears.
"Saying 'no' to... | [
"secret way",
"polite way",
"proud way",
"guilty way"
] |
What does Glen Hart think of the project? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Does your local town have a nickname? If so, what does it say about the area and the people who live there? Many cities are recognized across the world by their unofficial names. New York is the Big Apple, London is the Big Smoke, and Los Angeles is famously called La La Land.
Now, as part of English Language... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19320.txt | Does your local town have a nickname? If so, what does it say about the area and the people who live there? Many cities are recognized across the world by their unofficial names. New York is the Big Apple, London is the Big Smoke, and Los Angeles is famously called La La Land.
Now, as part of English Language Day on W... | [
"It proves that most nicknames are interesting.",
"It may help increase the number of nicknames.",
"It is very helpful to emergency services.",
"It has helped prevent deaths from happening."
] |
To the extent that behaviors are controlled by what, they may evolve through natural selection? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | To the extent that behaviors are controlled by what, they may evolve through natural selection? | genes | science | null | null | null | mutation | rna | dna | genes | To the extent that behaviors are controlled by genes, they may evolve through natural selection. If behaviors increase fitness , they are likely to become more common over time. If they decrease fitness, they are likely to become less common. | null | null | null |
From the passage, we can make a conclusion that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On a BA flight from Johannesburg, a middle-aged South African lady found herself sitting next to a black man. She called the cabin crew attendant over to complain about her seating.
"What seems to be the problem, Madam?" Asked the attendant.
"Can't you see?" She said, "You've sat me next to a black. I can't po... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20031.txt | On a BA flight from Johannesburg, a middle-aged South African lady found herself sitting next to a black man. She called the cabin crew attendant over to complain about her seating.
"What seems to be the problem, Madam?" Asked the attendant.
"Can't you see?" She said, "You've sat me next to a black. I can't possibly si... | [
"people don't like those who look down on others",
"the attendant aboard is unfriendly",
"the white lady was refused to go on the plane at last",
"many passengers aboard don't like to sit next to the black man."
] |
The author wrote the passage to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Peter Rabbit is a character in various children's stories written by Beatrix Potter(1866-1943). Peter Rabbit made his first appearance in 1902 in The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Peter doesn't obey his mother's orders and goes away. Mr.McGregor spots him and runs after him. Peter manages to escape, but not before lo... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1713.txt | Peter Rabbit is a character in various children's stories written by Beatrix Potter(1866-1943). Peter Rabbit made his first appearance in 1902 in The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Peter doesn't obey his mother's orders and goes away. Mr.McGregor spots him and runs after him. Peter manages to escape, but not before losing his ... | [
"introduce the character Peter Rabbit in Potter's stories",
"describe the various characters in Potter's books",
"show the influence of the Peter Rabbit series on children",
"discuss Potter's changes in her writing styles"
] |
The main idea of this passage is that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A new study links heavy air pollution from coal burning to shorter lives in northern China.Researchers guess that the half-billion people alive there in the 1990s will live an average of 5 years less than the southerners because they breathed dirtier air.
China itself made the comparison possibl... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17479.txt | A new study links heavy air pollution from coal burning to shorter lives in northern China.Researchers guess that the half-billion people alive there in the 1990s will live an average of 5 years less than the southerners because they breathed dirtier air.
China itself made the comparison possible for dec... | [
"PM2.5 is of especially great health concern",
"Researchers find air pollution shortens life",
"the government provided free coal for heating in North China",
"coal burning causes bad air quality across China"
] |
The writer writes this passage to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Foulsham House is a fine,stone house of the 1790s.It stands by the River Byre,in twenty-five hectares of the best farmland in the southwest.
Smithson built the house,and the story goes back to George,the young Prince of Wales,who fell in love with the beautiful lady Kitty Wake,at one of the first Lord Foulsham... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1238.txt | Foulsham House is a fine,stone house of the 1790s.It stands by the River Byre,in twenty-five hectares of the best farmland in the southwest.
Smithson built the house,and the story goes back to George,the young Prince of Wales,who fell in love with the beautiful lady Kitty Wake,at one of the first Lord Foulsham's wild w... | [
"persuade people to buy it",
"give some information about Foulsham House",
"tell a love story",
"describe the beauty of a best farmland"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
While it is common for restaurant owners to connect with their customers, a restaurant owner in the U.S. is taking it to a whole new level. Tim Harries gives out free hugs to every customer at the end of each meal. The atmosphere at his restaurant "Tim's Place" is so positive that customers often call it the "... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7555.txt | While it is common for restaurant owners to connect with their customers, a restaurant owner in the U.S. is taking it to a whole new level. Tim Harries gives out free hugs to every customer at the end of each meal. The atmosphere at his restaurant "Tim's Place" is so positive that customers often call it the "World's f... | [
"Customers prefer to feel relaxed at a restaurant.",
"Unless you order Tim's Hug, he will not hug you.",
"As soon as you enter Tim's Place, you will get a warm hug.",
"Michelle Garth-Jones loves listening to the story in the restaurant."
] |
From the short passage, we know the servant was _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A man went out with the wrong boots, one with a thick sole and the other with a thin one. As he began to walk, he felt uncomfortable, for one foot was higher than the other. He felt very strange and said, " Is there anything wrong with my legs today? Why is one of my legs long, and the other short? "
A _ told ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1152.txt | A man went out with the wrong boots, one with a thick sole and the other with a thin one. As he began to walk, he felt uncomfortable, for one foot was higher than the other. He felt very strange and said, " Is there anything wrong with my legs today? Why is one of my legs long, and the other short? "
A _ told him that ... | [
"right",
"careful",
"foolish",
"clever"
] |
Surf Camp can provide the following for campers EXCEPT _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Are you looking for something different this summer? We've lined up a list of some unusual camps.
Learn to fly a jet
This is the real training that all fighter and test pilots have . Learn the cockpit and how to put your plane through its paces . Finally, you fight a _ battle with your teammates.
It's held a... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11859.txt | Are you looking for something different this summer? We've lined up a list of some unusual camps.
Learn to fly a jet
This is the real training that all fighter and test pilots have . Learn the cockpit and how to put your plane through its paces . Finally, you fight a _ battle with your teammates.
It's held at the U.S... | [
"surfing",
"care for sea turtles",
"meeting with lovers of surfing",
"travel to local islands"
] |
Randy refuse to eat the pork trotters his mother cooked because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We should feel grateful in our heart when we accept anything others sacrifice for us. However, we often unconsciously do the opposite, which may not be regarded as returning kindness with ingratitude, but have the equal power to harm each other. In particular, the closer the relationship is, the more determine... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12864.txt | We should feel grateful in our heart when we accept anything others sacrifice for us. However, we often unconsciously do the opposite, which may not be regarded as returning kindness with ingratitude, but have the equal power to harm each other. In particular, the closer the relationship is, the more determined we are.... | [
"he disliked them at all",
"they were really very fatty.",
"they weren't his favorite taste",
"he didn't want her to overwork."
] |
Michael ran a bakeshop and had to fill an order for 5 peach pies, 4 apple pies and 3 blueberry pies. Each pie recipe called for 3 pounds of fruit each. At the market, produce was on sale for $1.00 per pound for both blueberries and apples. The peaches each cost $2.00 per pound. How much will Michael spend at the ma... | Each pie needs 3 pounds of fruit so for 5 Peach pies, 3*5=<<3*5=15>>15 pounds of fruit
3 pounds of fruit for 4 apple pies is 3*4 = <<3*4=12>>12 pounds
3 pounds of fruit for 3 blueberry pies is 3*3 = <<3*3=9>>9 pounds
He needs 12 pounds of apples and 9 pounds of blueberries so 12+9 = <<12+9=21>>21
21 pounds of fruit at ... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Michael ran a bakeshop and had to fill an order for 5 peach pies, 4 apple pies and 3 blueberry pies. Each pie recipe called for 3 pounds of fruit each. At the market, produce was on sale for $1.00 per pound for both blueberries and apples. The peaches each cost $2.00 per pound. How much will Michael spend at the ma... | Each pie needs 3 pounds of fruit so for 5 Peach pies, 3*5=<<3*5=15>>15 pounds of fruit
3 pounds of fruit for 4 apple pies is 3*4 = <<3*4=12>>12 pounds
3 pounds of fruit for 3 blueberry pies is 3*3 = <<3*3=9>>9 pounds
He needs 12 pounds of apples and 9 pounds of blueberries so 12+9 = <<12+9=21>>21
21 pounds of fruit at ... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
How does Spalding support his theory about Stonehenge? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
FOR thousands of years, Stonehenge has confused visitors with a seemingly unanswerable question: Why would anyone carry so many huge stones across Britain and put them in a ring? It seems even stranger when you think of the fact that it was done by prehistoric people working without modern technology, not even... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13783.txt | FOR thousands of years, Stonehenge has confused visitors with a seemingly unanswerable question: Why would anyone carry so many huge stones across Britain and put them in a ring? It seems even stranger when you think of the fact that it was done by prehistoric people working without modern technology, not even a wheel.... | [
"By raising questions.",
"By providing related figures.",
"By quoting other experts' research.",
"By giving examples from other civilizations."
] |
What did the author study in the first place when he was in college? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I decided to go back to school in the fall of 2010 for not being happy with my current job and financial status. I got my Associate in May 2002 in commercial art. After graduation, I had trouble getting a job in that field. For years, I was going from one job to another, and I was not satisfied with unstable... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13219.txt | I decided to go back to school in the fall of 2010 for not being happy with my current job and financial status. I got my Associate in May 2002 in commercial art. After graduation, I had trouble getting a job in that field. For years, I was going from one job to another, and I was not satisfied with unstableness .
I... | [
"Psychology.",
"Commercial art.",
"International business.",
"English composition."
] |
Betty is growing parsnips in her vegetable garden. When the parsnips are grown, they are harvested and bundled into boxes that can hold up to 20 parsnips each. Each harvest, three-quarters of the boxes are full, and the remaining boxes are half-full. She gets an average of 20 boxes each harvest. How many parsnips does ... | If three-quarters of the boxes are full, then 1 – ¾ = ¼ of the boxes are half-full.
On average, each harvest therefore has 20 boxes * 0.25 = <<20*0.25=5>>5 boxes that are half-full.
This leaves 20 total boxes – 5 half-full boxes = <<20-5=15>>15 full boxes.
Half-full boxes hold 20 parsnips / 2 = <<20/2=10>>10 parsnips e... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Betty is growing parsnips in her vegetable garden. When the parsnips are grown, they are harvested and bundled into boxes that can hold up to 20 parsnips each. Each harvest, three-quarters of the boxes are full, and the remaining boxes are half-full. She gets an average of 20 boxes each harvest. How many parsnips does ... | If three-quarters of the boxes are full, then 1 – ¾ = ¼ of the boxes are half-full.
On average, each harvest therefore has 20 boxes * 0.25 = <<20*0.25=5>>5 boxes that are half-full.
This leaves 20 total boxes – 5 half-full boxes = <<20-5=15>>15 full boxes.
Half-full boxes hold 20 parsnips / 2 = <<20/2=10>>10 parsnips e... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The children like John because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
John is a good boy. He studies hard and is never late for school. He has a lot of friends. And he often helps them and they like him. But he always thinks himself the cleverest in his class and looks down upon others.
This term a new student, Fred, comes to his class. He's thin and short and never talks with ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6691.txt | John is a good boy. He studies hard and is never late for school. He has a lot of friends. And he often helps them and they like him. But he always thinks himself the cleverest in his class and looks down upon others.
This term a new student, Fred, comes to his class. He's thin and short and never talks with the boys.... | [
"he often helps them",
"he looks down upon them",
"he thinks himself the cleverest",
"he knows more than any other child"
] |
What can we conclude from the article? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It could happen just about any time you step out in public. You get onto an almost-empty bus, but the next passenger in decides to ignore dozens of empty seats to sit right next to you. While you're waiting in line at a supermarket, the next customer insists on standing only two inches behind you and shouting ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14965.txt | It could happen just about any time you step out in public. You get onto an almost-empty bus, but the next passenger in decides to ignore dozens of empty seats to sit right next to you. While you're waiting in line at a supermarket, the next customer insists on standing only two inches behind you and shouting into his ... | [
"British people like to sit next to other people on empty buses.",
"British people usually kiss strangers on the cheek to greet them.",
"British people are helpful though they may not appear to be.",
"British people are delighted to show affection in public."
] |
Which scholarship goes to the student who must be a science or math teacher after graduation? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Becoming a teacher is one of the best ways to make a difference in the life of a child and even older students. Here are some great scholarships and grant opportunities to get the ball rolling on your dreams of becoming a teacher.
Straightforward Teacher Program
This is one of the most popular and unique schol... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20853.txt | Becoming a teacher is one of the best ways to make a difference in the life of a child and even older students. Here are some great scholarships and grant opportunities to get the ball rolling on your dreams of becoming a teacher.
Straightforward Teacher Program
This is one of the most popular and unique scholarships a... | [
"Coca-Cola Scholarships",
"New York State Scholarship",
"Prezell Robinson Scholarship",
"Straightforward Scholarship"
] |
Listening to music can _ when you are waiting for the train. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
To me, music is food and water. I can't live without it. I know this is not true for everybody. Many people don't listen to music and they can get along quite well. But music is everywhere in our life. For example, when you watch films or TV plays, do you find them interesting if there is no music? You would f... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3439.txt | To me, music is food and water. I can't live without it. I know this is not true for everybody. Many people don't listen to music and they can get along quite well. But music is everywhere in our life. For example, when you watch films or TV plays, do you find them interesting if there is no music? You would find them ... | [
"make time fly quickly",
"help you save time",
"make time short",
"make you feel time passes more quickly"
] |
Of the four people, _ doesn't/don't like the game. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A computer game is very popular today. Many young office workers and students like playing it. People can "farm" on a piece of "land", and "grow vegetables, flowers and fruits" on the Net. They can make some emoney to buy more things.Here are different ideas about it.
Henry: I don't like any computer games. I... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6050.txt | A computer game is very popular today. Many young office workers and students like playing it. People can "farm" on a piece of "land", and "grow vegetables, flowers and fruits" on the Net. They can make some emoney to buy more things.Here are different ideas about it.
Henry: I don't like any computer games. I think it... | [
"one",
"two",
"three",
"four"
] |
Where is food usually prepared? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Uganda is a country in East Africa and,as in many such countries,a high percentage of the population,about 80 percent,are village-dwellers living in huts,which are often no bigger than a garage. The walls of the huts are made of mud,which is held together by reeds and sticks,and the roofs of the older ones are... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3040.txt | Uganda is a country in East Africa and,as in many such countries,a high percentage of the population,about 80 percent,are village-dwellers living in huts,which are often no bigger than a garage. The walls of the huts are made of mud,which is held together by reeds and sticks,and the roofs of the older ones are thatched... | [
"In the kitchen.",
"On the floor in the middle of the house.",
"On fires in front of the hut.",
"In a small room attached to the main house."
] |
We know from the passage that at the debutant ball _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dancing the night away
It is a measure of how little control I have over my own life that in middle March I am escorting a pretty young redhead to a debutante ball.(A formal presentation of young ladies when they reach the age of maturity. This was originally used in the past to introduce young ladies to soci... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24074.txt | Dancing the night away
It is a measure of how little control I have over my own life that in middle March I am escorting a pretty young redhead to a debutante ball.(A formal presentation of young ladies when they reach the age of maturity. This was originally used in the past to introduce young ladies to society so th... | [
"the mothers felt relieved after the ceremony began",
"well-dressed girls were introduced to their future husbands",
"the writer's daughter, a red-haired girl, was the focus of attention",
"27 father-daughter dance pairs presented a successful waltz show"
] |
Which of the following can best describe the father? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was younger it seemed that the super hero was Batman or Spiderman. As I grew up, I looked to real people with some of these qualities to be my super hero including being strong, honest, friendly, brave, skilled, hardworking, and reliable. The person I think of when I hear these words is my dad.
My dad i... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3457.txt | When I was younger it seemed that the super hero was Batman or Spiderman. As I grew up, I looked to real people with some of these qualities to be my super hero including being strong, honest, friendly, brave, skilled, hardworking, and reliable. The person I think of when I hear these words is my dad.
My dad is one of ... | [
"busy, tough and reliable",
"strong, skilled and optimistic",
"tough, reliable and hardworking",
"rough, reliable and friendly"
] |
The writer's purpose in writing this passage is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Although many online personality tests are fun, only a few will really give you
into who you are and what you are supposed to be doing with your life.
At CareerPlanner.com we believe that each individual, regardless of race or religion, has a purpose in life, and until you discover what your purpose is, you... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15804.txt | Although many online personality tests are fun, only a few will really give you
into who you are and what you are supposed to be doing with your life.
At CareerPlanner.com we believe that each individual, regardless of race or religion, has a purpose in life, and until you discover what your purpose is, you will not... | [
"to recommend some popular online personality tests",
"to inform readers of online personality and career tests",
"to tell the differences between some popular online tests",
"to persuade people to take online personality or career tests"
] |
What is special about mitochondrial DNA? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Researchers at Sweden's KTH Royal Institute of Technology say they have found further proof that the wolf ancestors of today's dogs can be from southern East Asia -- findings that are contrary to theories placing the birth place in the Middle East. Dr Peter Savolainen, KTH researcher in evolutionary genetics, ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3927.txt | Researchers at Sweden's KTH Royal Institute of Technology say they have found further proof that the wolf ancestors of today's dogs can be from southern East Asia -- findings that are contrary to theories placing the birth place in the Middle East. Dr Peter Savolainen, KTH researcher in evolutionary genetics, says a ne... | [
"It is only used in studying evolutionary relationships.",
"It alone can provide hard evidence for Savolainen's research.",
"It is the most useful in finding out the birth place of dogs.",
"It comes from the mother of most animals and plants."
] |
Both Yao Ming's father and mother were _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Yao Ming, the center of the Chinese National Men's Basketball Team, served the Huston Rockets in NBA.The 2.26 m, 120 kg center becomes the first one to come from a foreign team.
Yao Ming was born in Shanghai in September, 1980.His mother was a center and captain of the Chinese National Women's Team.His father... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle527.txt | Yao Ming, the center of the Chinese National Men's Basketball Team, served the Huston Rockets in NBA.The 2.26 m, 120 kg center becomes the first one to come from a foreign team.
Yao Ming was born in Shanghai in September, 1980.His mother was a center and captain of the Chinese National Women's Team.His father played b... | [
"football players",
"basketball players",
"the centers of the Chinese National Team",
"teachers"
] |
In the writer's opinion, the little girl _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I was working as an intern at my University's Museum of Natural history when I was an undergraduate in college. One day while working at the cash register in the gift shop, I saw an elderly couple come in with a little girl in a wheelchair.
As I looked closer at this girl, I saw that she was kind of perched ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19028.txt | I was working as an intern at my University's Museum of Natural history when I was an undergraduate in college. One day while working at the cash register in the gift shop, I saw an elderly couple come in with a little girl in a wheelchair.
As I looked closer at this girl, I saw that she was kind of perched on her c... | [
"had no influence on his life",
"sponsored him to do his business",
"had a cheerful spirit",
"told everyone how to live a good life"
] |
What is the purpose of disaster prediction according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In a natural disaster--a hurricane, flood, volcanic eruption, or other catastrophes--minutes and even seconds of warning can make the difference between life and death.Because of this, scientists are working to use the latest technological advances to predict when and where disasters will happen.They are also ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15098.txt | In a natural disaster--a hurricane, flood, volcanic eruption, or other catastrophes--minutes and even seconds of warning can make the difference between life and death.Because of this, scientists are working to use the latest technological advances to predict when and where disasters will happen.They are also studying ... | [
"To identify the cause of disasters.",
"To save people' s lives and property.",
"To prevent natural disasters from happening,",
"To apply advanced technology to disaster prediction."
] |
are formed little by little. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Habits,whether good or bad,are gradually formed when a person does a certain thing again.He is driven by some unseen force to do the same thing repeatedly, and then a habit is formed.Once a habit is formed,it is difficult,and sometimes impossible,to get rid of.It is therefore very important that we should pay ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17645.txt | Habits,whether good or bad,are gradually formed when a person does a certain thing again.He is driven by some unseen force to do the same thing repeatedly, and then a habit is formed.Once a habit is formed,it is difficult,and sometimes impossible,to get rid of.It is therefore very important that we should pay great att... | [
"Good habits",
"Bad habits",
"Both good habits and bad habits",
"Neither good habits nor bad habits"
] |
Which of the following statements is NOT the advantage of this algorithm? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The monitor "watches" deceleration (=slow down) and distance from a light - and "guesses" which cars are likely to break the Highway Code.
Most importantly, the software can provide two seconds' warning if someone else is about to shoot across a crossroads - enough time for other drivers to hit the brakes.
Jon... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21547.txt | The monitor "watches" deceleration (=slow down) and distance from a light - and "guesses" which cars are likely to break the Highway Code.
Most importantly, the software can provide two seconds' warning if someone else is about to shoot across a crossroads - enough time for other drivers to hit the brakes.
Jonathan How... | [
"It will raise the alarm when the driver breaks the traffic rules.",
"It usually produces fewer false alarms.",
"It helps drivers avoid potential accidents by judging the threats.",
"The monitor of this algorithm can judge the traffic condition from the lights of other vehicles."
] |
Which equation improves upon the ideal gas law by adding two terms: one to account for the volume of the gas molecules and another for the attractive forces between them? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Which equation improves upon the ideal gas law by adding two terms: one to account for the volume of the gas molecules and another for the attractive forces between them? | van der waals | science | null | null | null | Newton's third law | Heidiger's principle | Pascal's equation | van der waals | There are several different equations that better approximate gas behavior than does the ideal gas law. The first, and simplest, of these was developed by the Dutch scientist Johannes van der Waals in 1879. The van der Waals equation improves upon the ideal gas law by adding two terms: one to account for the volume of ... | null | null | null |
If you get lost in the forest, you should _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you go into the forest with your friends, stay with them. If you don't, you may get lost. What should you do if you really get lost? You should sit down and stay where you are. You mustn't try to find your friends. Let them find you. If you want your friends to find you, you need to stay in one place. You c... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6341.txt | If you go into the forest with your friends, stay with them. If you don't, you may get lost. What should you do if you really get lost? You should sit down and stay where you are. You mustn't try to find your friends. Let them find you. If you want your friends to find you, you need to stay in one place. You can also s... | [
"try to find your friends",
"stay where you are",
"walk around the forest",
"try to find a house"
] |
My father's last name is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hello!I'm Tim Hand, I'm English, but I'm in China. This is my mother. Her first name is Steve. My telephone number is seven-six-zero, nine-one-seven-six, My friend is Li Lei. His English name is Paul. He is Chinese. His telephone number is 281-5248.Look at the photo. Who's that in the photo? It's my Chinese te... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4080.txt | Hello!I'm Tim Hand, I'm English, but I'm in China. This is my mother. Her first name is Steve. My telephone number is seven-six-zero, nine-one-seven-six, My friend is Li Lei. His English name is Paul. He is Chinese. His telephone number is 281-5248.Look at the photo. Who's that in the photo? It's my Chinese teacher. Hi... | [
"Jim",
"Steve",
"Hand",
"Tom"
] |
Who wants to buy a blouse but not a sweater? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
John: Here's a good shop. Shall we buy mother's birthday present here?
Mary: Yes, that's a good idea. Shall we go inside?
Tom: No. Let's look in the window. Shall we buy her a sweater?
Anne: Er, no. It'll soon be summer. Let's buy her a blouse to wear. There's a nice one in the window.
John: No, she has two bl... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle238.txt | John: Here's a good shop. Shall we buy mother's birthday present here?
Mary: Yes, that's a good idea. Shall we go inside?
Tom: No. Let's look in the window. Shall we buy her a sweater?
Anne: Er, no. It'll soon be summer. Let's buy her a blouse to wear. There's a nice one in the window.
John: No, she has two blouses. Le... | [
"John.",
"Anne.",
"Tom.",
"Mary."
] |
The lights in Eppes ' house went off when _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Thunder was coming when Reginald Eppes woke up at five in the morning. He checked the weather forecast. A violent storm was coming ,but it sounded like his small town wouldn't be hit too hard. But Eppes, a firefighter, had clearly known the power of these huge storms from experiences. "Do you know where the ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18372.txt | Thunder was coming when Reginald Eppes woke up at five in the morning. He checked the weather forecast. A violent storm was coming ,but it sounded like his small town wouldn't be hit too hard. But Eppes, a firefighter, had clearly known the power of these huge storms from experiences. "Do you know where the flashligh... | [
"Eppes turned the flashlight on",
"Eppes woke up in the morning",
"Danielle ran to the two boys",
"R.J. was ordered to jump by his father"
] |
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