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What was the main source of Uncle Tom's problems? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was my first day back home since starting college. A lot had changed in the last year. Not with my hometown but with me. I had left as a 17-year-old boy and had now returned as an 18-year-old man. In the city, I was living on my own, had a part-time job and was studying. Even the government recognized I was... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13193.txt | It was my first day back home since starting college. A lot had changed in the last year. Not with my hometown but with me. I had left as a 17-year-old boy and had now returned as an 18-year-old man. In the city, I was living on my own, had a part-time job and was studying. Even the government recognized I was an adult... | [
"His overly-strict family.",
"His addiction to card games.",
"The deaths of his mother and wife.",
"His inability to control his drinking."
] |
How do you think Julio felt when he saw his cousins arriving? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Julio loves to visit his grandmother.He doesn't get to visit her very often because his family lives in a city that is six hours away.His grandmother lives in a big wooden house on a farm .It is old and looks as if it has secret hiding places .
On the third Sunday of June ,Julio's parents took him to his grand... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11212.txt | Julio loves to visit his grandmother.He doesn't get to visit her very often because his family lives in a city that is six hours away.His grandmother lives in a big wooden house on a farm .It is old and looks as if it has secret hiding places .
On the third Sunday of June ,Julio's parents took him to his grandmother's ... | [
"He was worried",
"He was excited",
"He was angry",
"He was sad."
] |
The students' faces turned red because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. Jenkins is fifty years old. He has taught math in a middle school for twenty-six years. He works hard and always come to his office on time. He hopes his students can be honest and is strict with them. Some of his students become famous persons,but they still remember him and often write to him. Of course ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1177.txt | Mr. Jenkins is fifty years old. He has taught math in a middle school for twenty-six years. He works hard and always come to his office on time. He hopes his students can be honest and is strict with them. Some of his students become famous persons,but they still remember him and often write to him. Of course the old m... | [
"they made Mr. Jenkins angry",
"they told a lie in class",
"they didn't finish the exercise",
"they felt very excited"
] |
Which of the following statements is true? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The growing popularity of digital reading has encouraged best-selling young Chinese author Han Han to release his new novel on the Internet.
Ta De Guo (His Country), of which Han Han has finished only one tenth so far, will be available for paid reading from December 1ston Qidian.com, the online library has ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16877.txt | The growing popularity of digital reading has encouraged best-selling young Chinese author Han Han to release his new novel on the Internet.
Ta De Guo (His Country), of which Han Han has finished only one tenth so far, will be available for paid reading from December 1ston Qidian.com, the online library has announced... | [
"Han Han has already finished writing Ta De Guo.",
"All the online authors are millionaires.",
"Guo Jingming earned less than any other online author in 2007.",
"Online writers are being accepted by readers and some organizations."
] |
The purpose of the scientists at MIT in developing the new artificial leaf is to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What will power your house in the future? Nuclear, wind, or solar power? According to scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US, it might be leaves -- but artificial ones.
Natural leaves are able to change sunlight and water into energy. It is known as photosynthesis . Now rese... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18928.txt | What will power your house in the future? Nuclear, wind, or solar power? According to scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US, it might be leaves -- but artificial ones.
Natural leaves are able to change sunlight and water into energy. It is known as photosynthesis . Now researchers h... | [
"offer people in developing countries access to pure water",
"provide cheaper energy for developing countries",
"gain a deeper understanding of the photosynthesis process",
"build up more power stations in the world"
] |
How many people did Jennifer invite? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Not long ago, I opened an interesting e-mail from Jennifer, a friend of mine. "I've realized I want to be around people who make me happy," she wrote, "I've been seeing how I feel after communicating with different people and making a mental list of who I feel good about. And you're on my list."
Then she invit... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle355.txt | Not long ago, I opened an interesting e-mail from Jennifer, a friend of mine. "I've realized I want to be around people who make me happy," she wrote, "I've been seeing how I feel after communicating with different people and making a mental list of who I feel good about. And you're on my list."
Then she invited me -- ... | [
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How many rounds of competitions did the champions take before they went to Washington, D.C.? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Long ago, poems were recited out loud instead of being written down. When the Greeks first started the Olympics, they held poetry contests as well as athletic competitions.
Now, poetry competitions have been revived .This year 120,000 high school students competed in the first Poetry Out Loud National Recitat... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18035.txt | Long ago, poems were recited out loud instead of being written down. When the Greeks first started the Olympics, they held poetry contests as well as athletic competitions.
Now, poetry competitions have been revived .This year 120,000 high school students competed in the first Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Conte... | [
"Three.",
"Four",
"Five.",
"Six."
] |
What we can learn from the passage is that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
B Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, and has long been a favorite destination of tourists from all over the world, as well as an important cultural and political center.
With its museums, shops, wonderful historic castle, and many pubs and restaurants, there are many things for visitors to enjoy all y... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13009.txt | B Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, and has long been a favorite destination of tourists from all over the world, as well as an important cultural and political center.
With its museums, shops, wonderful historic castle, and many pubs and restaurants, there are many things for visitors to enjoy all year round... | [
"the Edinburgh Festival attracts audience across the world",
"both festivals win good recognition from a wide audience",
"the Fringe was set up in the hope of accepting the challenge",
"many comedians and artists took off overnight at the Fringe"
] |
What is the process that allows organisms with better traits to survive and produce? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the process that allows organisms with better traits to survive and produce? | natural selection | science | null | null | null | succession | spontaneous mutation | adaptation | natural selection | Evolution occurs by natural selection, the process by which organisms with traits that better enable them to adapt to their environment will tend to survive and reproduce in greater numbers. Evolution is due to differences in the survival and reproduction of individuals within a population. | null | null | null |
What gas is released by burning of fossil fuels and contributes to global warming? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What gas is released by burning of fossil fuels and contributes to global warming? | carbon dioxide | science | null | null | null | helium | nitrous oxide | hydrogen | carbon dioxide | Using fossil fuels affects the environment in a variety of ways. There are impacts to the environment when we extract these resources. Burning these fuels causes air pollution. These fuels release carbon dioxide, which is a major factor in global warming ( Figure below ). | null | null | null |
Which of the following might NOT be included in the programme? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
International Students' Orientation Programme
What is it?
It is a course which will introduce you to the College and to Bingham. It takes place in the week before term starts, from 24th-28thSeptember, but you should plan to arrive in Bingham on the 22ndor 23rdSeptember.
Why do we think it is important?
We want... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12450.txt | International Students' Orientation Programme
What is it?
It is a course which will introduce you to the College and to Bingham. It takes place in the week before term starts, from 24th-28thSeptember, but you should plan to arrive in Bingham on the 22ndor 23rdSeptember.
Why do we think it is important?
We want you to h... | [
"Learning how to study in the college",
"Looking for a part-time job in neighborhood.",
"Understanding some taboos in European society.",
"Travelling around Bingham."
] |
What does unequal heating of the atmosphere cause? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What does unequal heating of the atmosphere cause? | weather | science | null | null | null | humidity | water | flares | weather | Weather occurs because of unequal heating of the atmosphere. The source of heat is the Sun. The general principles behind weather can be stated simply:. | null | null | null |
Is this Jim's watch? _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Look at these things. This is Mr. Wang's ID card. And this is Jim's watch, that's Mary's key. Gina's notebook is over there. Look! What's that on the floor? Oh, it's gold ring. It's Jenny's ring. It's very nice.
.
Question:
Is this Jim's watch? _
Choices:
A. Yes, it is.
B. No, it isn't.
C. Yes, he is.
D. N... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2725.txt | Look at these things. This is Mr. Wang's ID card. And this is Jim's watch, that's Mary's key. Gina's notebook is over there. Look! What's that on the floor? Oh, it's gold ring. It's Jenny's ring. It's very nice.
. | [
"Yes, it is.",
"No, it isn't.",
"Yes, he is.",
"No, he isn't."
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Henry believes in the famous phrase, "An apple a day, keeps the doctor away." If a box contains 14 apples, how many weeks can Henry and his brother spend eating 3 boxes of apples if they each eat 1 apple a day? | There are a total of 14 apples/box x 3 boxes = <<14*3=42>>42 apples in the 3 boxes.
So, Henry and his brother each have 42 apples / 2 people = <<42/2=21>>21 apples/person to consume.
Since there are 7 days in a week, thus, both of them can consume the 3 boxes of apples in 21 / 7 = 3 weeks.
#### 3 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Henry believes in the famous phrase, "An apple a day, keeps the doctor away." If a box contains 14 apples, how many weeks can Henry and his brother spend eating 3 boxes of apples if they each eat 1 apple a day? | There are a total of 14 apples/box x 3 boxes = <<14*3=42>>42 apples in the 3 boxes.
So, Henry and his brother each have 42 apples / 2 people = <<42/2=21>>21 apples/person to consume.
Since there are 7 days in a week, thus, both of them can consume the 3 boxes of apples in 21 / 7 = 3 weeks.
#### 3 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
David's father died when he was _ years old. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day, many years ago, when I was working as a psychologist in England, David was brought into my office. His face was pale and he looked at his own feet.
David lost his father when he was two years old and lived with his mother and grandfather ever since. But the year before he turned 13, his grandfather d... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle347.txt | One day, many years ago, when I was working as a psychologist in England, David was brought into my office. His face was pale and he looked at his own feet.
David lost his father when he was two years old and lived with his mother and grandfather ever since. But the year before he turned 13, his grandfather died and h... | [
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Orlan gave one-fourth of his 20-meter rope to Allan. He then gave two-thirds of the remaining to Jack. How many meters of rope is left to Orlan? | Orlan gave Allan 20 x 1/4 = <<20*1/4=5>>5 meters of rope.
So he had 20 - 5 = <<20-5=15>>15 meters left.
Then he gave 15 x 2/3 = <<15*2/3=10>>10 meters of the rope to Jack.
Therefore, Orlan is left with 15 - 10 = <<15-10=5>>5 meters of rope.
#### 5 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Orlan gave one-fourth of his 20-meter rope to Allan. He then gave two-thirds of the remaining to Jack. How many meters of rope is left to Orlan? | Orlan gave Allan 20 x 1/4 = <<20*1/4=5>>5 meters of rope.
So he had 20 - 5 = <<20-5=15>>15 meters left.
Then he gave 15 x 2/3 = <<15*2/3=10>>10 meters of the rope to Jack.
Therefore, Orlan is left with 15 - 10 = <<15-10=5>>5 meters of rope.
#### 5 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The school is hosting a race after school. The winner is the person who runs the most laps around the school in 12 minutes. One lap around the school is 100 meters. The winner is awarded a gift certificate equal to $3.5 for every one hundred meters they run. The winner runs 24 laps around the school. On average, how m... | They ran 2,400 meters because 24 laps x 100 m/lap = <<24*100=2400>>2400 m
They ran 200 meters per minute because 2400 m / 12 min = <<2400/12=200>>200 m/min
For every minute they ran they earned an average of $7 because $3.5/100m x 200 m/min = $<<3.5/100*200=7>>7/min
#### 7 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | The school is hosting a race after school. The winner is the person who runs the most laps around the school in 12 minutes. One lap around the school is 100 meters. The winner is awarded a gift certificate equal to $3.5 for every one hundred meters they run. The winner runs 24 laps around the school. On average, how m... | They ran 2,400 meters because 24 laps x 100 m/lap = <<24*100=2400>>2400 m
They ran 200 meters per minute because 2400 m / 12 min = <<2400/12=200>>200 m/min
For every minute they ran they earned an average of $7 because $3.5/100m x 200 m/min = $<<3.5/100*200=7>>7/min
#### 7 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What Tolstoy said means_. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A man was cleaning car with a special brush when a little girl who had been watching him said,"My daddy has a brush like that to clean his car too.""Really!"said the man."What kind of car does your daddy have"The little girl answered,"Oh, he hasn't got the car yet, but he's got the brush to clean it."Well, I s... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18052.txt | A man was cleaning car with a special brush when a little girl who had been watching him said,"My daddy has a brush like that to clean his car too.""Really!"said the man."What kind of car does your daddy have"The little girl answered,"Oh, he hasn't got the car yet, but he's got the brush to clean it."Well, I suppose yo... | [
"It is very easy to change the world, but it is hard to change oneself",
"It is not easy for some people to make a decision sometimes",
"Everyone is not content with this world",
"Everyone is satisfied with himself"
] |
Why has the US student tried out an "insect diet"? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A US student has just spent 30 days on an "insect diet " - eating insects three times a day. Camren Brantley-Rios says traditional meats such as pork and beef are unable to continue and he wanted to try out what many consider the diet of the future.
Many people would not like the idea of eating insects distast... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10323.txt | A US student has just spent 30 days on an "insect diet " - eating insects three times a day. Camren Brantley-Rios says traditional meats such as pork and beef are unable to continue and he wanted to try out what many consider the diet of the future.
Many people would not like the idea of eating insects distasteful, eve... | [
"To seek for future vegetables.",
"To advocate traditional meats.",
"To make up for the lack of meat.",
"To explore new forms of protein."
] |
Which of the following shows the author's strong love for adventures? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Living an Adventurous Life
Nearly ten years ago, I was told that I had a brain tumor , and this experience changed my attitude about adventure forever.I thought that I was going to die and that all my adventures were over.I did not have a brain tumor, it turned out, but rather multiple sclerosis , which mean... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16307.txt | Living an Adventurous Life
Nearly ten years ago, I was told that I had a brain tumor , and this experience changed my attitude about adventure forever.I thought that I was going to die and that all my adventures were over.I did not have a brain tumor, it turned out, but rather multiple sclerosis , which meant that, a... | [
"The author spends almost every day looking for adventures.",
"The author works hard to make more money for adventures.",
"The author imagines having adventures while reading.",
"The author expects to recover only to continue adventures."
] |
The Canadian government made gold seekers bring one year's supplies with them so that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Every object tells a story. Even the most ordinary objects can present to us powerful images. Sometimes it is the ordinary nature of these objects that actually makes them so extraordinary. Such is the case with an old leather shoe in a museum in Alaska. At first glance it does not look like much. It is a woma... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high832.txt | Every object tells a story. Even the most ordinary objects can present to us powerful images. Sometimes it is the ordinary nature of these objects that actually makes them so extraordinary. Such is the case with an old leather shoe in a museum in Alaska. At first glance it does not look like much. It is a woman's shoe ... | [
"they would not die of hunger and cold",
"the army would have enough food for fighting a war",
"they would change these goods with the Eskimos",
"the supplies would make Alaska rich"
] |
Amy's grandfather gave her $100 for her birthday. Amy bought 3 dolls, each of which cost $1. How much money does Amy have left? | The cost of the dolls is 3 × $1 = $<<3*1=3>>3.
Amy has $100 − $3 = $97 left.
#### 97 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Amy's grandfather gave her $100 for her birthday. Amy bought 3 dolls, each of which cost $1. How much money does Amy have left? | The cost of the dolls is 3 × $1 = $<<3*1=3>>3.
Amy has $100 − $3 = $97 left.
#### 97 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
You can conclude from the passage that_. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
LOS ANGELES - Jesus Ibarra was puzzled by the elderly man.
He was obviously much older than other students at prefix = st1 /CentralAultHigh School. And he was an Anglo on a campus where most students are Latins, Blacks, and Asian - Americans.
"I asked myself what he was doing here," said Ibarra, 21, of Los Ang... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17371.txt | LOS ANGELES - Jesus Ibarra was puzzled by the elderly man.
He was obviously much older than other students at prefix = st1 /CentralAultHigh School. And he was an Anglo on a campus where most students are Latins, Blacks, and Asian - Americans.
"I asked myself what he was doing here," said Ibarra, 21, of Los Angeles. "I ... | [
"Jacob is the oldest graduate in the world",
"it's necessary to receive college education",
"learning is an art",
"a person's effort can lead to success"
] |
_ can be called "tuhao" according to the passage. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED, ) is thinking of adding the Chinese word tuhao to its 2014 edition .
The word has become popular in China during the past few months to describe newly rich people who spend money in extravagant(,)ways. Tuhao has
in Western countries, too, to describe similar people in the... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8185.txt | The Oxford English Dictionary (OED, ) is thinking of adding the Chinese word tuhao to its 2014 edition .
The word has become popular in China during the past few months to describe newly rich people who spend money in extravagant(,)ways. Tuhao has
in Western countries, too, to describe similar people in their countr... | [
"All newly rich people",
"People who own their money easily",
"People who love money very much",
"Newly rich people who spend money in an extravagant way"
] |
Why did the author forget the Surprise Travel Bags? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
" Yeah! Auntie is here! " screamed my husband's niece and nephew together. " Let me get the door!" " No, let me !" Each one's goal was to get there first and open the door for their Auntie, Me!
I couldn't get enough of them, of their youthful love of life, and their excitement every time I visited! To be hones... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6475.txt | " Yeah! Auntie is here! " screamed my husband's niece and nephew together. " Let me get the door!" " No, let me !" Each one's goal was to get there first and open the door for their Auntie, Me!
I couldn't get enough of them, of their youthful love of life, and their excitement every time I visited! To be honest, it was... | [
"Because she is too old to remember them.",
"Because the children have grown up and have their own interests.",
"Because she has put too many things in the basement.",
"Because she doesn't like the children any longer."
] |
In multicellular organisms, different structures have different functions. Which function is carried out in the leaves of a plant? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | In multicellular organisms, different structures have different functions. Which function is carried out in the leaves of a plant?
Choices:
A. absorbing food
B. producing flowers
C. absorbing light
D. making seeds | Correct answer: C | science | Mercury_7206535 | {
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What's the purpose of the blood test? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
American researchers have found that variations in a single gene can be used to predict if someone is likely to take their own life. Researchers at John Hopkins University, in Baltimore, Maryland, found that the gene SKA2 stopped functioning correctly in people at risk of suicide. The SKA2 gene is found in th... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19082.txt | American researchers have found that variations in a single gene can be used to predict if someone is likely to take their own life. Researchers at John Hopkins University, in Baltimore, Maryland, found that the gene SKA2 stopped functioning correctly in people at risk of suicide. The SKA2 gene is found in the prefron... | [
"To predict people's characters.",
"To help cure those who lack SKA2.",
"To predict whether someone may attempt suicide.",
"To see whether people get infected by illness."
] |
Where can we probably find this passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Organic foods are foods produced according to strict guidelines set forth by the government. These guidelines state that organic foods must be produced without modern man-made processes and materials, such as man-made pesticides and chemical fertilizers .
For most of history, almost all foods were organ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17360.txt | Organic foods are foods produced according to strict guidelines set forth by the government. These guidelines state that organic foods must be produced without modern man-made processes and materials, such as man-made pesticides and chemical fertilizers .
For most of history, almost all foods were organic. Howev... | [
"In a fashion magazines.",
"In a guidebook to shopping.",
"In a textbook about medicine.",
"On a website about healthy eating."
] |
What was Dr. Gibbs' life goal? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was young, I had an old neighbor named Dr. Gibbs. He didn't look like any doctor I'd ever known. He never shouted at us for playing in his yard. I remembered him as a neighbor who was nicer than anyone else in the neighborhood.
When Dr. Gibbs was happy, he was planting trees. And his life's goal was to ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2882.txt | When I was young, I had an old neighbor named Dr. Gibbs. He didn't look like any doctor I'd ever known. He never shouted at us for playing in his yard. I remembered him as a neighbor who was nicer than anyone else in the neighborhood.
When Dr. Gibbs was happy, he was planting trees. And his life's goal was to make it a... | [
"To build a forest.",
"To save more lives.",
"To make a lot of money.",
"To study plants."
] |
What's the first thing we should learn in order to make friends? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Everyone needs friends. Friends bring us happiness and hope in our lives. But the ability to make friends changes from person to person. To some people, making friends is easy, and to others it's very difficult.
Making friends is a skill, and the first thing is to know how to get along with others.
If you have... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle492.txt | Everyone needs friends. Friends bring us happiness and hope in our lives. But the ability to make friends changes from person to person. To some people, making friends is easy, and to others it's very difficult.
Making friends is a skill, and the first thing is to know how to get along with others.
If you have trouble ... | [
"To help others.",
"To smile to others.",
"To get along with others.",
"To listen to others' complaints."
] |
Which of the following about the author's father is true? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I believe in leaving work at five o'clock. In a nation with such a strict work ethic , this is considered strange. Working only 40 hours a week? I just don't know many people who punch out at five o'clock anymore.
My father tried to teach me the importance of hard work, long hours and devotion to a career. ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5319.txt | I believe in leaving work at five o'clock. In a nation with such a strict work ethic , this is considered strange. Working only 40 hours a week? I just don't know many people who punch out at five o'clock anymore.
My father tried to teach me the importance of hard work, long hours and devotion to a career. But then ... | [
"He set a good example to his daughter.",
"He tried to force his values on his daughter.",
"He gained much pleasure from his work.",
"He achieved great success at the expense of his health."
] |
From the passage we learn that kwashiorkor is a disease caused by _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The World Health Organization (WHO) planned to study the relationship between the eating habits of the people and the disease. Two doctors were chosen to make the study. They flew to Africa south of the Sahara and during the next two months visited ten countries. They found that serious diseases of poor eating... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4734.txt | The World Health Organization (WHO) planned to study the relationship between the eating habits of the people and the disease. Two doctors were chosen to make the study. They flew to Africa south of the Sahara and during the next two months visited ten countries. They found that serious diseases of poor eating, often m... | [
"poor living conditions",
"lack of proteins in food",
"breastfeeding",
"lack of food"
] |
What can we know from the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Quickly ask yourself: What did you eat today? Now tell me how you actually feel. If you're complaining of stress, anxiety, depression, aches and pains, foggy thinking, or just a general lack of energy, a new medical theory will blow your mind. The chances are that those disease-like symptoms are all the result... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9937.txt | Quickly ask yourself: What did you eat today? Now tell me how you actually feel. If you're complaining of stress, anxiety, depression, aches and pains, foggy thinking, or just a general lack of energy, a new medical theory will blow your mind. The chances are that those disease-like symptoms are all the result of what'... | [
"Once you get sick or depressed, you should go to the doctor for a prescription.",
"You can find a prescription or a complicated diet from the Reverse My Disease program.",
"Exposing yourself to harmful foods causes problems to your defense system.",
"Reverse My Disease program has been well-accepted by docto... |
Charring Cross Road _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Londoners are great readers. They buy vast numbers of newspapers and magazines and of books -- especially paperbacks , which are still comparatively cheap in spite of ever-increasing rises in the costs of printing. They still continue to buy "proper" books, too, printed on good paper and bound between hard co... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14916.txt | Londoners are great readers. They buy vast numbers of newspapers and magazines and of books -- especially paperbacks , which are still comparatively cheap in spite of ever-increasing rises in the costs of printing. They still continue to buy "proper" books, too, printed on good paper and bound between hard covers.
The... | [
"is in the suburbs of London",
"is famous for its bookshops",
"contains various kinds of shops",
"is the busiest street in London"
] |
Scientists want to combine wild coyote melon with regular squash in order to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As the population grows and temperatures rise, it will become more difficult to grow enough food for everyone. So, scientists are exploring the planet for plants that do not need as much water as today's crops. The Mojave Desert in the US state of California is home to some of these plants.
Scientist Heather R... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19446.txt | As the population grows and temperatures rise, it will become more difficult to grow enough food for everyone. So, scientists are exploring the planet for plants that do not need as much water as today's crops. The Mojave Desert in the US state of California is home to some of these plants.
Scientist Heather Rose Kates... | [
"feed the people all around the world",
"keep the earth from becoming warmer",
"create a new fruit instead",
"produce a delicious vegetable with less water to grow"
] |
Why do you think the father often shouts at his son? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"BANG!" the door caused a reverberation . It was just standing there, with Father standing on one side, and I on the other side.
We were both in great anger. "Never set foot in this house again!" stormed Father. With tears welling up in my eyes, I rushed out of the flat and ran along the street.
The street li... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5006.txt | "BANG!" the door caused a reverberation . It was just standing there, with Father standing on one side, and I on the other side.
We were both in great anger. "Never set foot in this house again!" stormed Father. With tears welling up in my eyes, I rushed out of the flat and ran along the street.
The street lights were... | [
"Perhaps the father is getting older and older.",
"Perhaps the son has already grown up.",
"Perhaps they never agree with each other.",
"Perhaps the father has got used to doing that."
] |
According to the passage, at 8:00 am a teenager will _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Let's face it -- you're going to get a lot of well-intentioned advice from friends, parents and grandparents about your sleep. Some of this advice is going to be just wrong.
Myth 1: Sleeping late on the weekends will make up for lost sleep during the week.
Fact: Getting less than the amount of sleep that you n... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23322.txt | Let's face it -- you're going to get a lot of well-intentioned advice from friends, parents and grandparents about your sleep. Some of this advice is going to be just wrong.
Myth 1: Sleeping late on the weekends will make up for lost sleep during the week.
Fact: Getting less than the amount of sleep that you need night... | [
"feel more energetic after a night's sleep",
"have a poor learning result",
"have the least desire to learn",
"be able to think in a quick way"
] |
From the first part,we can learn that Marilyn M.Arnold _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Marilyn M.Arnold
4500 Ridgewood Road Memphis,Tennessee 38116
Tel:9015990316 Email:efg@yahoo.com
Objective
To obtain a position that will enable me to improve my organizational skills,educational background,and ability to work well with people.
Experience Lead Teacher La Petite Academy,Memphis,TN.
June,2011July... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6189.txt | Marilyn M.Arnold
4500 Ridgewood Road Memphis,Tennessee 38116
Tel:9015990316 Email:efg@yahoo.com
Objective
To obtain a position that will enable me to improve my organizational skills,educational background,and ability to work well with people.
Experience Lead Teacher La Petite Academy,Memphis,TN.
June,2011July,2012
--P... | [
"knows about children's education",
"wants to get a job with a stable environment",
"has got a degree of Science in Elementary Education",
"is an excellent teacher of the University of Memphis"
] |
The writer uses the example of "ocelots" to show that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you still remember the funny question: why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side.
Most people know this joke. But recently, some people have been much more concerned with how the grizzly bear and mountain lion can cross the road.
Millions of animals die each year on US roads, the Fe... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22806.txt | Do you still remember the funny question: why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side.
Most people know this joke. But recently, some people have been much more concerned with how the grizzly bear and mountain lion can cross the road.
Millions of animals die each year on US roads, the Federal Hig... | [
"wild animals have become more dangerous.",
"the driving conditions have improved greatly.",
"the measure for protecting wildlife fails to work.",
"an increasing number of animals are killed in road accidents."
] |
Some friendships don't last long because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Too many people want others to be friends,but they don't give friendship back.That is why some friendships don't last long.To have a friend,you must learn to be one.You must learn to treat your friend the way you want your friend to treat you.Learning to be a good friend means learning three rules:be honest,be... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21616.txt | Too many people want others to be friends,but they don't give friendship back.That is why some friendships don't last long.To have a friend,you must learn to be one.You must learn to treat your friend the way you want your friend to treat you.Learning to be a good friend means learning three rules:be honest,be generous... | [
"some people don't treat friendship seriously",
"there are too many people who want to make friends",
"some people only receive friendship but don't give friendship back",
"they don't share their lunch money"
] |
According to the passage, which one did not go to an island for a vacation? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Onceupon a time, some visitors went to an island for a vacation, and each was having a good time. Suddenly a warning of a strong storm came to them, so all rushed to their boats. Yet, Love did not wish to run away quickly. There was so much to do. But as the clouds got darker, Love realized it was time to leav... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5469.txt | Onceupon a time, some visitors went to an island for a vacation, and each was having a good time. Suddenly a warning of a strong storm came to them, so all rushed to their boats. Yet, Love did not wish to run away quickly. There was so much to do. But as the clouds got darker, Love realized it was time to leave. But th... | [
"Love.",
"Richness.",
"Vanity.",
"Knowledge."
] |
Earl has $90; Fred has $48; Greg has $36. Earl owes Fred $28. Fred owes Greg $32. Greg owes Earl $40. When all debts are paid, how much will Greg and Earl have together in dollars? | Earl will have $90 - $28 = $<<90-28=62>>62 after paying off his debt to Fred.
Fred will have $48 + $28 = $<<48+28=76>>76 after being paid by Earl.
But then Fred will have $76 - $32 = $<<76-32=44>>44 after paying Greg.
Greg will have $36 + $32 = $<<36+32=68>>68 after Fred paid him.
Then, Greg will have $68 - $40 = $<<68... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Earl has $90; Fred has $48; Greg has $36. Earl owes Fred $28. Fred owes Greg $32. Greg owes Earl $40. When all debts are paid, how much will Greg and Earl have together in dollars? | Earl will have $90 - $28 = $<<90-28=62>>62 after paying off his debt to Fred.
Fred will have $48 + $28 = $<<48+28=76>>76 after being paid by Earl.
But then Fred will have $76 - $32 = $<<76-32=44>>44 after paying Greg.
Greg will have $36 + $32 = $<<36+32=68>>68 after Fred paid him.
Then, Greg will have $68 - $40 = $<<68... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The writer's father should be best described as _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was an autumn morning shortly after my husband and I moved into our first house. Children were upstairs unpacking , and I was looking out of the window at my father moving around mysteriously on the front lawn. My parents lived nearby ,and Dad had visited us several times already. "What are you doing out th... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4421.txt | It was an autumn morning shortly after my husband and I moved into our first house. Children were upstairs unpacking , and I was looking out of the window at my father moving around mysteriously on the front lawn. My parents lived nearby ,and Dad had visited us several times already. "What are you doing out there?" I c... | [
"a full-time gardener with skillful hands",
"a part-time jobber who loved flowers",
"a kind-hearted man who lived with faith",
"an ordinary man with doubts in his life"
] |
It may take you more money to buy souvenirs at _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How to save money to visit Shanghai Disneyland?
The "happiest place on earth" is a top destination on many families' bucket lists. But taking a vacation to Disney World can be difficult to do on a budget. There are some considerations that you can make to reduce the cost of your Disney World vacation.
1. Buy S... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14567.txt | How to save money to visit Shanghai Disneyland?
The "happiest place on earth" is a top destination on many families' bucket lists. But taking a vacation to Disney World can be difficult to do on a budget. There are some considerations that you can make to reduce the cost of your Disney World vacation.
1. Buy Souvenirs ... | [
"Disneyland",
"Department stores",
"Walmart",
"Amazon"
] |
Elaine Tyrrell doesn't encourage parents to hire private tutors for their children mainly because_. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On the whole, it's not something we parents shout about, but one in four of us does it.Hiring private tutors for our children is now widespread.And this year, as always,the Easter holidays will be peak time for tutor demand.
"My husband and I tried to tutor her at home,but we found all our knowledge was out o... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17123.txt | On the whole, it's not something we parents shout about, but one in four of us does it.Hiring private tutors for our children is now widespread.And this year, as always,the Easter holidays will be peak time for tutor demand.
"My husband and I tried to tutor her at home,but we found all our knowledge was out of date an... | [
"children may be misled by private tutors",
"the quality of private tutoring may be poor",
"the education that children receive in class is enough for them",
"children may not have the real ability to deal with their further studies"
] |
Maisie and Donna dropped off flyers for a neighborhood clean-up day at houses around their neighborhood. Maisie walked down the shorter left street and dropped off 33 flyers. Donna took the long right street on her bicycle and dropped off five more than twice as many flyers as Maisie. How many flyers did Donna drop off... | Twice as many flyers as Maisie is 33 * 2 = <<33*2=66>>66 flyers.
Donna dropped off five more than that, so she dropped off 66 + 5 = <<66+5=71>>71 flyers.
#### 71 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Maisie and Donna dropped off flyers for a neighborhood clean-up day at houses around their neighborhood. Maisie walked down the shorter left street and dropped off 33 flyers. Donna took the long right street on her bicycle and dropped off five more than twice as many flyers as Maisie. How many flyers did Donna drop off... | Twice as many flyers as Maisie is 33 * 2 = <<33*2=66>>66 flyers.
Donna dropped off five more than that, so she dropped off 66 + 5 = <<66+5=71>>71 flyers.
#### 71 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Mammals may either be herbivores, omnivores or what else? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Mammals may either be herbivores, omnivores or what else? | herbivores | science | null | null | null | neither | carnivores | polyvores | herbivores | Mammals may be herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores. They have four types of teeth, so they can eat a wide range of foods. | null | null | null |
How many pathways do plants have for carbon fixation? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | How many pathways do plants have for carbon fixation? | three | science | null | null | null | two | one | four | three | Plants have evolved three pathways for carbon fixation. The most common pathway combines one molecule of CO 2 with a 5-carbon sugar called ribulose biphosphate (RuBP). The enzyme which catalyzes this reaction, ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase oxygenase (nicknamed RuBisCo ), is the most abundant enzyme on earth! Th... | null | null | null |
Most sedimentary rocks form from what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Most sedimentary rocks form from what? | sediments | science | null | null | null | erosion | volcanic activity | glaciers | sediments | Most sedimentary rocks form from sediments. The sediments must be packed together to form a rock. Sedimentary rocks also form as minerals precipitate from saline water. Sedimentary rock formation is described in the next concept. | null | null | null |
Foresters commonly inoculate pine seedlings with a type of what to promote growth? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Foresters commonly inoculate pine seedlings with a type of what to promote growth? | fungi | science | null | null | null | proteins | yeast | soil | fungi | null | null | null | |
We can infer that if a teacher uses controlled anger, _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We all know the saying, "One's enemy is one's own anger and one's calmness is the friend of oneself." Anger is the root cause of many bad outcomes. We all know of damage that anger has caused us. There are many old stories that tell us the bad effects of anger.
But the question is whether we should never ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23614.txt | We all know the saying, "One's enemy is one's own anger and one's calmness is the friend of oneself." Anger is the root cause of many bad outcomes. We all know of damage that anger has caused us. There are many old stories that tell us the bad effects of anger.
But the question is whether we should never experienc... | [
"his students may get good grades",
"he will often get angry with his students",
"he will care about his students very much",
"he will be especially strict with his students"
] |
According to the report we know Discovery planned to land on _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
NASA postpones Discovery landing
After orbiting the earth for nearly two weeks, astronauts aboard space shuttle Discovery were told to circle the planet for another day as bad weather inprefix = st1 /Floridaforced NASA to delay Monday's scheduled landing.
The astronauts had powered up their space-craft ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17251.txt | NASA postpones Discovery landing
After orbiting the earth for nearly two weeks, astronauts aboard space shuttle Discovery were told to circle the planet for another day as bad weather inprefix = st1 /Floridaforced NASA to delay Monday's scheduled landing.
The astronauts had powered up their space-craft and were ... | [
"another day",
"Tuesday",
"13th",
"Monday"
] |
For packing tips and other suggestions, visit _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
To protect you and your fellow passengers, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is required by law to inspect all checked baggage. As part of this process, some bags are opened and inspected. Your bag was among those selected for inspection.
During the inspection, your bag and its contents may have... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4479.txt | To protect you and your fellow passengers, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is required by law to inspect all checked baggage. As part of this process, some bags are opened and inspected. Your bag was among those selected for inspection.
During the inspection, your bag and its contents may have been sea... | [
"telltsa@tas.dot.gov",
"www.tsatraveltips.us",
"toll-free at (866)289-9673",
"TSA Consumer Response Centre"
] |
Why do most visitors, who once visited Britain , think that the British are unfriendly? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A man walks into a doctor's office. He has a cucumber up his nose, a carrot in his left ear and a banana in his right ear. "What's the matter with me?" he asks the doctor. The doctor replies, "You're not eating properly."
This is a popular joke among British schoolchildren. It reflects Britain's famous _ and s... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12665.txt | A man walks into a doctor's office. He has a cucumber up his nose, a carrot in his left ear and a banana in his right ear. "What's the matter with me?" he asks the doctor. The doctor replies, "You're not eating properly."
This is a popular joke among British schoolchildren. It reflects Britain's famous _ and satirical ... | [
"Because the British always take things seriously.",
"Because the British have no sense of humor.",
"Because the British are cold and difficult to get along with",
"Because the British have a different sense of humor"
] |
The text is most probably taken from _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Description
Tap the Apple Store app on your iPhone or iPod touch, and you can do all things Apple. Buy Apple products and accessories and read customer reviews. Add free laser engraving and choose signature gift wrap on select products to make your items even more special. Find Apple Retail Stores, reserve s... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8951.txt | Description
Tap the Apple Store app on your iPhone or iPod touch, and you can do all things Apple. Buy Apple products and accessories and read customer reviews. Add free laser engraving and choose signature gift wrap on select products to make your items even more special. Find Apple Retail Stores, reserve select App... | [
"a shopping website",
"a geography magazine",
"a science fiction",
"a touring brochure"
] |
How will people feel when they are joked about? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What is funny? The short answer is: Who knows? The joke that causes a burst of laughter from one listener might be met with a puzzled look from another.
In general, you should avoid jokes at any business or social gathering where there are more than two people in your conversational group. If there are only tw... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11656.txt | What is funny? The short answer is: Who knows? The joke that causes a burst of laughter from one listener might be met with a puzzled look from another.
In general, you should avoid jokes at any business or social gathering where there are more than two people in your conversational group. If there are only two people ... | [
"They will feel happy if the joke is a pleasant one.",
"They will be upset no matter what kind of joke it is.",
"They will enjoy the joke when realizing that people are not laughing at them.",
"They will panic because it makes them the center of attention."
] |
Researchers use hamsters in the experiment because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some colors people see late at night could cause signs of clinical depression . That was the finding of a study that builds on earlier study findings. They show that individuals who live or work in low levels of light overnight can develop clinical depression. Doctors use the word "clinical depression" to d... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8683.txt | Some colors people see late at night could cause signs of clinical depression . That was the finding of a study that builds on earlier study findings. They show that individuals who live or work in low levels of light overnight can develop clinical depression. Doctors use the word "clinical depression" to describe s... | [
"they are similar to humans in dealing with colors",
"they are easy to observe and study",
"they are sensitive to colors like human beings",
"they are active at night and sleep during the day"
] |
We can learn that the author thinks that people's health is in danger because of _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
KFC , one of the most famous fast-food chains, saw its reputation in China shaken because of "quick chicken". Recent years, KFC has ever shocked us more than once because of its food safety, which made itself in severe trust crisis. Now it greatly surprised us again owing to the poultry incident. We could neve... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4972.txt | KFC , one of the most famous fast-food chains, saw its reputation in China shaken because of "quick chicken". Recent years, KFC has ever shocked us more than once because of its food safety, which made itself in severe trust crisis. Now it greatly surprised us again owing to the poultry incident. We could never believe... | [
"war",
"natural disaster",
"food safety",
"disease"
] |
The author mentions his father's developing color1 prints _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was a boy, my father told me that he could do anything he wanted to.Dad said that he wanted to be the first to develop color1 prints in our city, and so he did.
When I was 16, Dad looked closely at the violin I played and announced that he wanted to make one. He read about violin making, and then becam... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23065.txt | When I was a boy, my father told me that he could do anything he wanted to.Dad said that he wanted to be the first to develop color1 prints in our city, and so he did.
When I was 16, Dad looked closely at the violin I played and announced that he wanted to make one. He read about violin making, and then became a violi... | [
"to show that his father-s real interest was not in making violins",
"to prove that his father could do anything he wanted to",
"to give an example proving that his father was an inventor",
"to describe the real thing that made the author believe his father"
] |
In which section of a newspaper can we most likely to read the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the gym of Croxteth Community School, Liverpool, 50 boys have completed a course on boxing that is seen as a pilot for its return to state schools.
The Schools Amateur Boxing Association (SABA) has developed the Kid Gloves scheme ( ),a -non-contact version of the sport where outside coaches teach a range o... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10102.txt | In the gym of Croxteth Community School, Liverpool, 50 boys have completed a course on boxing that is seen as a pilot for its return to state schools.
The Schools Amateur Boxing Association (SABA) has developed the Kid Gloves scheme ( ),a -non-contact version of the sport where outside coaches teach a range of basic s... | [
"Lifestyle",
"Education",
"Science",
"Business"
] |
The writer and his parents _ on the first day. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last summer my parents and l went to Yunnan. It left us wonderful memories. If you like a spring climate ,clean air and nice views, then Yunnan is the best place for you!
Day l Shanghai-Kunming
Activities: Arrive in Kunming. Hotel check-in.
Meals: No meals
(We flew to Kunming. After our arrival in Kunming, ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5994.txt | Last summer my parents and l went to Yunnan. It left us wonderful memories. If you like a spring climate ,clean air and nice views, then Yunnan is the best place for you!
Day l Shanghai-Kunming
Activities: Arrive in Kunming. Hotel check-in.
Meals: No meals
(We flew to Kunming. After our arrival in Kunming, the guide... | [
"visited the Stone Forest",
"visited Lijiang",
"went to the Bird & Flower Market",
"went to the shopping center"
] |
Why was Tod so happy ?Because he _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was a Saturday in May. When Mrs. Black opened the door and looked out, she smiled and said, "It's a beautiful day." She woke her small son up at eight thirty and said to him, " Get up, Tod. Let's go to the zoo today. Wash your hands and face, brush your teeth and eat your breakfast quickly. We are going to ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3105.txt | It was a Saturday in May. When Mrs. Black opened the door and looked out, she smiled and said, "It's a beautiful day." She woke her small son up at eight thirty and said to him, " Get up, Tod. Let's go to the zoo today. Wash your hands and face, brush your teeth and eat your breakfast quickly. We are going to New York ... | [
"dreamed last night",
"He liked to go to the zoo",
"liked to go by train",
"Both B and C"
] |
How does Peter feel after old man says to them? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Peter is a student. He usually goes to school on a bus. This morning, He takes a taxi with his father because he may be late for school. His mother gives him a banana when they go out. On the way, he eats the banana and then throw the banana skin out of the taxi. At that time, an old man passes there. The o... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle209.txt | Peter is a student. He usually goes to school on a bus. This morning, He takes a taxi with his father because he may be late for school. His mother gives him a banana when they go out. On the way, he eats the banana and then throw the banana skin out of the taxi. At that time, an old man passes there. The old man ju... | [
"Sorry",
"Happy",
"Excited",
"Relaxed"
] |
You might read the passage in a _ column of a newspaper. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It might not come as a surprise that China fell behind Western countries in a recent UN report on global happiness. China was only ranked 112th happiest country out of 156 in the UN's World Happiness Report in April.
The happiest country, it seems, is Denmark, closely followed by three more northern European c... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16747.txt | It might not come as a surprise that China fell behind Western countries in a recent UN report on global happiness. China was only ranked 112th happiest country out of 156 in the UN's World Happiness Report in April.
The happiest country, it seems, is Denmark, closely followed by three more northern European countries-... | [
"Society",
"Education",
"Medicine",
"Culture"
] |
While watching TV with others, women usually talk a lot because they _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When women sit together to watch a movie on TV, at the same time they usually talk about a lot of subjects, including children, men, careers and what's happening in their lives. When groups of men and women watch a movie together, the men usually end up telling the women to shut up. Men can either talk or watc... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle368.txt | When women sit together to watch a movie on TV, at the same time they usually talk about a lot of subjects, including children, men, careers and what's happening in their lives. When groups of men and women watch a movie together, the men usually end up telling the women to shut up. Men can either talk or watch the scr... | [
"are afraid of silence with their families and friends",
"can both talk and watch the screen at the same time",
"think they can have a good time and develop relationships",
"have to explain the plot and body language to their husbands"
] |
Jack lives _ London. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jack is a schoolboy. He is from England. He lives in a small town, not far from London. He lives with his grandmother. His parents work in London. They come only on Saturday and Sunday.
Jack has a small bike. He rides to school every day. He likes to study. He listens to the teachers carefully in class. He wor... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4187.txt | Jack is a schoolboy. He is from England. He lives in a small town, not far from London. He lives with his grandmother. His parents work in London. They come only on Saturday and Sunday.
Jack has a small bike. He rides to school every day. He likes to study. He listens to the teachers carefully in class. He works very h... | [
"in",
"far from",
"near",
"on"
] |
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
ECO-friendly technology was the hottest trend at the 39thTokyo Motor Show, which opened last Friday.
About 240 car manufacturers from 13 countries presented new models. Most were powered by hybrid ,fuel cell and electrical systems. Carmakers are championing more environmentally models amid increasing oil ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20007.txt | ECO-friendly technology was the hottest trend at the 39thTokyo Motor Show, which opened last Friday.
About 240 car manufacturers from 13 countries presented new models. Most were powered by hybrid ,fuel cell and electrical systems. Carmakers are championing more environmentally models amid increasing oil prices an... | [
"Car makers are trying to develop environmentally friendly cars.",
"The automobile industry will be certainly influenced by the show.",
"Honda is showing its sedan powered by special water, which causes less pollution.",
"Mazda will cooperate with Ford to develop hybrid-powered cars."
] |
The marketing concept discussed in the passage is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
To understand the marketing concept, it is only necessary to understand the difference between marketing and selling. Not too many years ago, most industries concentrated primarily on the efficient production of goods, and then relied on "persuasive salesmanship" _ . Such production and selling focuses on the... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22130.txt | To understand the marketing concept, it is only necessary to understand the difference between marketing and selling. Not too many years ago, most industries concentrated primarily on the efficient production of goods, and then relied on "persuasive salesmanship" _ . Such production and selling focuses on the needs of... | [
"the practice of turning goods into money",
"making goods available for purchase",
"the customer-centered approach",
"a form of persuasive salesmanship"
] |
The word "ESL" in each column probably means _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Longman Dictionary with CD-ROM
The dictionary is unique because it has been written using the Longman Defining Vocabulary. Only this dictionary uses a defining vocabulary comprised of the 2,000 words that make up the intermediate-level student's most frequent vocabulary. This new edition has been completely up... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20123.txt | Longman Dictionary with CD-ROM
The dictionary is unique because it has been written using the Longman Defining Vocabulary. Only this dictionary uses a defining vocabulary comprised of the 2,000 words that make up the intermediate-level student's most frequent vocabulary. This new edition has been completely updated usi... | [
"English School Learners",
"English as a Second Language",
"Electronic Service Line",
"English Studying Lab"
] |
The author talks about her experience to show that . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Camaraderie over Competence
The importance of liking people is the subject of an article in the Harvard Business Review,which has carried out an experiment to find out who we'd rather work with.Hardly surprisingly,the people we want most as our workmates are both:brilliant at their jobs and delightful human be... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19811.txt | Camaraderie over Competence
The importance of liking people is the subject of an article in the Harvard Business Review,which has carried out an experiment to find out who we'd rather work with.Hardly surprisingly,the people we want most as our workmates are both:brilliant at their jobs and delightful human beings.And ... | [
"people respect outstanding leaders",
"people tend to like optimistic workmates",
"a workmate's working ability is important",
"talkative workmates makes offices friendlier"
] |
When you go by bus in England, you must be careful because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In England, traffic keeps on the left.Cars, buses and bikes all move on the left side of the road.But the traffic keeps on the right in China.So when you are in England, you must be very careful in the street.Before you cross a street you must stop and look both ways.Look right and look left and look right aga... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5537.txt | In England, traffic keeps on the left.Cars, buses and bikes all move on the left side of the road.But the traffic keeps on the right in China.So when you are in England, you must be very careful in the street.Before you cross a street you must stop and look both ways.Look right and look left and look right again.If the... | [
"you may go the wrong way",
"there are too many buses",
"there are big buses with two floors",
"there are not any traffic lights"
] |
.To make a list of personal mistakes _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
To learn English well you must learn about yourself. You must discover what your own special needs are in English. You should pick out what makes English different from your own language and concentrate on those parts. And above all, you should pick out your own personal weaknesses in English, pick out your o... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1577.txt | To learn English well you must learn about yourself. You must discover what your own special needs are in English. You should pick out what makes English different from your own language and concentrate on those parts. And above all, you should pick out your own personal weaknesses in English, pick out your own specia... | [
"is a must for any English learner",
"is a time-consuming job",
"needs careful work",
"can help your study of prepositions"
] |
What's the name of their first record? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Michael Jackson was one of the world's best singers. He was born in the middle west of the city of Gary, Indiana,in 1958. He began singing with his four brothers. They called the group, "The Jackson Five". The group became very popular after appearing on a television program. In 1970 the group made their their... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6786.txt | Michael Jackson was one of the world's best singers. He was born in the middle west of the city of Gary, Indiana,in 1958. He began singing with his four brothers. They called the group, "The Jackson Five". The group became very popular after appearing on a television program. In 1970 the group made their their first re... | [
"Never Say Goodbye",
"See You, See Me",
"I Want You Back",
"On the world"
] |
Jimmy got quite a lot of nice presents from his _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was Jimmy's birthday, and he was five years old. He got quite a lot of nice birthday presents from his family, and one of them was a beautiful big drum .
"Who gave him that thing?" Jimmy's father said when he saw it. "His grandfather did," answered Jimmy's mother. "Oh," said his father. Of course , Jimmy li... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2926.txt | It was Jimmy's birthday, and he was five years old. He got quite a lot of nice birthday presents from his family, and one of them was a beautiful big drum .
"Who gave him that thing?" Jimmy's father said when he saw it. "His grandfather did," answered Jimmy's mother. "Oh," said his father. Of course , Jimmy liked his d... | [
"classmates",
"friends",
"teachers",
"family"
] |
The author aims to tell us that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day I heard that one of my dear friends had lost his mother. This made me sad, for my friend was very close to his mother. He had been by her side as she traveled through her long and hard journey with cancer. At this time, many memories about my loved ones that had passed away came flooding to me. Finally... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2498.txt | One day I heard that one of my dear friends had lost his mother. This made me sad, for my friend was very close to his mother. He had been by her side as she traveled through her long and hard journey with cancer. At this time, many memories about my loved ones that had passed away came flooding to me. Finally these me... | [
"life is not fair to everybody",
"time waits for no man",
"everyone has good and bad times in life",
"where there is a will, there is a way"
] |
There are 40 students in a class. If 1/10 are absent, 3/4 of the students who are present are in the classroom, and the rest are in the canteen, how many students are in the canteen? | Out of the 40, 40 x 1/10 = <<40*1/10=4>>4 students are absent.
So, 40 - 4 = <<40-4=36>>36 students are present in school.
Out of the 36, 36 x 3/4 = <<36*3/4=27>>27 students are in the classroom.
This means, 36 - 27 = <<36-27=9>>9 students are in the canteen.
#### 9 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | There are 40 students in a class. If 1/10 are absent, 3/4 of the students who are present are in the classroom, and the rest are in the canteen, how many students are in the canteen? | Out of the 40, 40 x 1/10 = <<40*1/10=4>>4 students are absent.
So, 40 - 4 = <<40-4=36>>36 students are present in school.
Out of the 36, 36 x 3/4 = <<36*3/4=27>>27 students are in the classroom.
This means, 36 - 27 = <<36-27=9>>9 students are in the canteen.
#### 9 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The passage is meant to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is common for older people to forget things. Now an American study has found that memory starts to fail when we are young adults. People younger than thirty years of age usually do not know that they are starting to forget information. But scientists from the University of Michigan say the loss of memory ha... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11512.txt | It is common for older people to forget things. Now an American study has found that memory starts to fail when we are young adults. People younger than thirty years of age usually do not know that they are starting to forget information. But scientists from the University of Michigan say the loss of memory has usually... | [
"emphasize the importance of exercising the brain",
"analyze the difference between different age groups on the loss of memory",
"reveal the decrease in mental ability of young adults as well as older adults",
"introduce effective ways to improve memory"
] |
Why was Oprah Winfrey famous as a little girl? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Until she was six, Oprah Winfrey lived on a farm with her grandmother. She remembers, "One day, my grandmother was boiling clothes because at that time we didn't have a washing machine. I was four years old, and I remember thinking, 'My life won't be like this. It will be better.' " It is better-- much better.... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17339.txt | Until she was six, Oprah Winfrey lived on a farm with her grandmother. She remembers, "One day, my grandmother was boiling clothes because at that time we didn't have a washing machine. I was four years old, and I remember thinking, 'My life won't be like this. It will be better.' " It is better-- much better. Winfrey ... | [
"Because she could read the Bible and talk about it a lot.",
"Because she had her own dreams.",
"Because she was able to read the Bible in church.",
"Because she lived with her grandmother on a farm."
] |
How do some researchers now look at routine cancer screening for the elderly? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Our risk of cancer rises rapidly as we age. So it makes sense that the elderly should be routinely screened for new tumors or doesn't it?
While such tracking of cancer is a good thing in general, researchers are increasingly questioning whether all of this testing is necessary for the elderly. With the perce... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5107.txt | Our risk of cancer rises rapidly as we age. So it makes sense that the elderly should be routinely screened for new tumors or doesn't it?
While such tracking of cancer is a good thing in general, researchers are increasingly questioning whether all of this testing is necessary for the elderly. With the percentage of ... | [
"It adds too much to their medical bills.",
"They are doubtful about necessity.",
"It helps increase their life expectancy.",
"They think it does more harm than good."
] |
In the passage the writer talks about a cup of coffee _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Winter is dangerous because it's so difficult to know what is going to happen and accidents take place so easily. Fog can be waiting to meet you over the top of a hill. Ice might be hiding under the melting snow, waiting ahead to send you off the road. The car coming to you may suddenly slip across the road.
R... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1442.txt | Winter is dangerous because it's so difficult to know what is going to happen and accidents take place so easily. Fog can be waiting to meet you over the top of a hill. Ice might be hiding under the melting snow, waiting ahead to send you off the road. The car coming to you may suddenly slip across the road.
Rule Numbe... | [
"to show how important smooth movements are",
"to ask the drivers to bring some soft drinks with them",
"to tell the drivers to be more relaxed",
"to show how it can be spilled"
] |
On Saturdays, you can go to _ to put your money in or take your money out. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you go to Brisbane, Australia, you can easily get a small book called Discover Brisbane free.Here is something about banks on page 49:
ANZ Banking Group
Cnr.Greek & Queen Sts ......................................................238 3228
Bank of New Zealand
410 Queen Street ................................... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1044.txt | If you go to Brisbane, Australia, you can easily get a small book called Discover Brisbane free.Here is something about banks on page 49:
ANZ Banking Group
Cnr.Greek & Queen Sts ......................................................238 3228
Bank of New Zealand
410 Queen Street ............................................ | [
"ANZ Banking Group",
"Bank of Queensland",
"National Australia Bank Ltd",
"none of the banks"
] |
Edison _ at Christmas in 1871 in American. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At Christmas,1871,Edison,the famous American scientist,got married to Mary. Lots of their friends came to their wedding ceremony . At about two in the afternoon,Edison suddenly thought out a good way to solve the problem on the automatic telegraph after the wedding. So he said to the bride ,"I'll have to go to... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4106.txt | At Christmas,1871,Edison,the famous American scientist,got married to Mary. Lots of their friends came to their wedding ceremony . At about two in the afternoon,Edison suddenly thought out a good way to solve the problem on the automatic telegraph after the wedding. So he said to the bride ,"I'll have to go to the fact... | [
"asked lots of his friends to come to his birthday party",
"became a famous scientist",
"got married to Mary",
"Stayed at home with his bride most of the time"
] |
Why is it important to study the chemistry of otolith rings? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Fish have ears. Really. They're quite small and have no opening to the outside world carrying sound through the body. For the past seven years, Simon Thorrold, a university professor, has been examining fish ears, small round ear bones called otoliths.
As fish grow, so do their otoliths. Each day, their otolit... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8563.txt | Fish have ears. Really. They're quite small and have no opening to the outside world carrying sound through the body. For the past seven years, Simon Thorrold, a university professor, has been examining fish ears, small round ear bones called otoliths.
As fish grow, so do their otoliths. Each day, their otoliths gain a... | [
"The elements of the otoliths can tell the history of the sea.",
"Chemical contents of otoliths can tell how fast fish can swim.",
"We can know more about fish and their living environment.",
"Scientists can know exactly how old a fish is."
] |
Which of the following is NOT true about parents who home school? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Believe it or not, going to school is not a legal requirement in the United States. It
is a legal requirement that all kids be educated, though. When parents believe they can give their kids a better education--- or have other reasons for not wanting to send their kids to a local school --- they may choose ho... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7004.txt | Believe it or not, going to school is not a legal requirement in the United States. It
is a legal requirement that all kids be educated, though. When parents believe they can give their kids a better education--- or have other reasons for not wanting to send their kids to a local school --- they may choose home school... | [
"They should have enough time.",
"They should have some skills in teaching.",
"They must receive special curriculums at the university.",
"They have to be able to know lesson plans and resources."
] |
Before Sharapova, there was(were) _ Russian(s) who had won the title. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was 1:30 a.m. Monday at London's Savoy Hotel and, with autograph books and cameras, a group of brighteyed tennis fans of all ages were waiting for just a glimpse of Maria Sharapova .
The 17-year-old girl defeated champion Serena Williams 6-1 6-4 in the Wimbledon final on Saturday in London to become th... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23345.txt | It was 1:30 a.m. Monday at London's Savoy Hotel and, with autograph books and cameras, a group of brighteyed tennis fans of all ages were waiting for just a glimpse of Maria Sharapova .
The 17-year-old girl defeated champion Serena Williams 6-1 6-4 in the Wimbledon final on Saturday in London to become the first R... | [
"Four.",
"Two.",
"One.",
"No."
] |
In which of the following places do the visitors have to have coffee and snacks at their own expense? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This tour consists of touring the City, Bay and Surrounds Area of the CBD. Toorak(affluent), CliftonHill(reto), Carlton(little Italy), Fitzroy(bohemian), Kew(Studley Park Boat house), The Yarra River...etc
Picture yourself in a Classic Chevrolet Convertible travelling the streets of Melbourne with the wind blo... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high127.txt | This tour consists of touring the City, Bay and Surrounds Area of the CBD. Toorak(affluent), CliftonHill(reto), Carlton(little Italy), Fitzroy(bohemian), Kew(Studley Park Boat house), The Yarra River...etc
Picture yourself in a Classic Chevrolet Convertible travelling the streets of Melbourne with the wind blowing in y... | [
"City Sightseeing tour.",
"Momingcon Peninsula tour.",
"Philip Island tour.",
"The Dandenongs Delux tour."
] |
Arman is six times older than his sister. His sister is 2 years old four years ago. In how many years will Arman's age be 40? | Arman's sister is 4 + 2 = <<4+2=6>>6 years old now.
So, Arman is 6 x 6 = <<6*6=36>>36 years old.
Hence, Arman will be 40 in 40 - 36 = <<40-36=4>>4 years.
#### 4 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Arman is six times older than his sister. His sister is 2 years old four years ago. In how many years will Arman's age be 40? | Arman's sister is 4 + 2 = <<4+2=6>>6 years old now.
So, Arman is 6 x 6 = <<6*6=36>>36 years old.
Hence, Arman will be 40 in 40 - 36 = <<40-36=4>>4 years.
#### 4 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What is the fracture called when rocks on both sides move? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the fracture called when rocks on both sides move? | a fault | science | null | null | null | a stress fracture | a crevice | a shear | a fault | If the rocks on one or both sides of a fracture move, the fracture is called a fault ( Figure below ). Faults can occur alone or in clusters. A cluster of faults creates a fault zone . Earthquakes happen when rocks break and move suddenly. The energy released causes an earthquake. | null | null | null |
The ability to regulate what, which is possessed by mammals, was an advantage as earth’s climate went through sudden and dramatic changes? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The ability to regulate what, which is possessed by mammals, was an advantage as earth’s climate went through sudden and dramatic changes? | body temperature | science | null | null | null | hair growth | mutations | reflex behaviors | body temperature | Mammals have the ability to regulate body temperature. This is an advantage, as Earth’s climate went through sudden and dramatic changes. Mastodons, saber tooth tigers, hoofed mammals, whales, primates and eventually humans all lived during the Cenozoic Era ( Figure below ). | null | null | null |
Why do people usually take a walk and have a talk on May 15th? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I try to be a good son, but no matter how hard I try, my parents never seem to be satisfied. They think I should eat healthier food, should wear cleaner clothes, and I should get better grades. And according to them, my hair should be shorter, my room should be neater, and my friends should be more polite when... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4400.txt | I try to be a good son, but no matter how hard I try, my parents never seem to be satisfied. They think I should eat healthier food, should wear cleaner clothes, and I should get better grades. And according to them, my hair should be shorter, my room should be neater, and my friends should be more polite when they com... | [
"Because it is Saturday that day.",
"Because on that day, people around the world will come back home for a meeting.",
"Because both parents and children are very happy on that day.",
"Because it's the International Day of Families and people work on family problems on that day."
] |
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An explosion on Thursday killed one and injured 21 in a busy street in Tongren, Southwest China's Guizhou Province.
The bomb was hidden in a rubbish bin in the city's commercial hub ,where lots of shops and restaurants are concentrated.
The ear-splitting blast was heard around 12:50 p.m.,said a local newspaper... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2657.txt | An explosion on Thursday killed one and injured 21 in a busy street in Tongren, Southwest China's Guizhou Province.
The bomb was hidden in a rubbish bin in the city's commercial hub ,where lots of shops and restaurants are concentrated.
The ear-splitting blast was heard around 12:50 p.m.,said a local newspaper, citing ... | [
"One passer- by, identified only as Zhang, saw the man throwing a bomb into a bin.",
"Some customers in restaurants were injured.",
"The writer didn't get to the scene.",
"All customers in shops got hurt."
] |
According to the passage, to build a good relationship with your neighbors, you should _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Neighbors play an important role in our lives. Their lifestyle, friends, and social habits can have a strong influence on our lives. So it's a good idea to get along well with neighbors and build a better relationship that will last for many years to come. But how should you get along with your neighbors?
When... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5334.txt | Neighbors play an important role in our lives. Their lifestyle, friends, and social habits can have a strong influence on our lives. So it's a good idea to get along well with neighbors and build a better relationship that will last for many years to come. But how should you get along with your neighbors?
When you hear... | [
"try to give them a helping hand",
"do housework for them when they are sick",
"give them a good job if they're out of work",
"lend them money when their parents are ill"
] |
How did Rehan's mom learn the truth? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Rehan was never serious about his studies. He always wanted to play with his friends and had a bad image in his teachers' eyes.
After the first term exams, it was time for result. Rehan was upset. That day, in the first class Sir Mushtaq said, "Tomorrow there will be a parent teacher meeting and you will ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16913.txt | Rehan was never serious about his studies. He always wanted to play with his friends and had a bad image in his teachers' eyes.
After the first term exams, it was time for result. Rehan was upset. That day, in the first class Sir Mushtaq said, "Tomorrow there will be a parent teacher meeting and you will get your ... | [
"She learned it from Rehan's teacher.",
"She found the report card in Rehan's schoolbag.",
"She took part in the parent teacher meeting.",
"She cleaned Rehan's room and saw the report card."
] |
A father is building a playset for his son and needs to purchase lumber, nails, and fabric. When he started planning the project, the necessary lumber cost $450, the nails cost $30, and the fabric cost $80. However, recent economic inflation has caused the price of lumber to increase by 20%, the price of nails to inc... | First, the initial, pre-inflation, cost of the project was 450 + 30 + 80 = $<<450+30+80=560>>560.
Then, the price of the lumber increased to 450*1.20 = $<<450*1.20=540>>540.
Similarly, the price of the nails increased to 30*1.10 = $<<30*1.10=33>>33.
And the price of the fabric increased to 80*1.05 = $<<80*1.05=84>>84.
... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A father is building a playset for his son and needs to purchase lumber, nails, and fabric. When he started planning the project, the necessary lumber cost $450, the nails cost $30, and the fabric cost $80. However, recent economic inflation has caused the price of lumber to increase by 20%, the price of nails to inc... | First, the initial, pre-inflation, cost of the project was 450 + 30 + 80 = $<<450+30+80=560>>560.
Then, the price of the lumber increased to 450*1.20 = $<<450*1.20=540>>540.
Similarly, the price of the nails increased to 30*1.10 = $<<30*1.10=33>>33.
And the price of the fabric increased to 80*1.05 = $<<80*1.05=84>>84.
... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Thailand was once called "Land of the White Elephant" because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the countries of South and Southeast Asia, the elephant has been an important part of the culture, economy and religion for centuries. And nowhere more so than in Thailand. Unlike its African cousin, the Asian elephant is easily domesticated . The rare so-called white elephants have actually lent the power ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9371.txt | In the countries of South and Southeast Asia, the elephant has been an important part of the culture, economy and religion for centuries. And nowhere more so than in Thailand. Unlike its African cousin, the Asian elephant is easily domesticated . The rare so-called white elephants have actually lent the power of royalt... | [
"white elephant was a national symbol until the 1920s",
"white elephant is rarely seen and thus very special",
"white elephant has helped kings to gain the ruling authority",
"this name was so romantic that it was popular among visitors"
] |
Ovulation takes place in what organ and is part of the menstrual cycle? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Ovulation takes place in what organ and is part of the menstrual cycle? | ovary | science | null | null | null | uterus | testes | fallopian tube | ovary | The menstrual cycle includes events that take place in the ovary, such as ovulation. | null | null | null |
The article mainly tells us _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One is not born able to speak a language. One is born able to make a noise. I have heard babies cry in America and in China. I can't tell any difference. But when I hear someone from America speak English and hear someone speak Chinese, I can tell you there are a lot of differences.
I believe a common problem ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8228.txt | One is not born able to speak a language. One is born able to make a noise. I have heard babies cry in America and in China. I can't tell any difference. But when I hear someone from America speak English and hear someone speak Chinese, I can tell you there are a lot of differences.
I believe a common problem with Chin... | [
"American English and Chinese",
"the differences between English and Chinese",
"the English language",
"how to learn English well"
] |
In the eyes of the author, an odd phenomenon nowadays is that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
No woman can be too rich or too thin. This saying often attributed to(...) the late Duchess of Windsor represents much of the strange spirit of our times. Being thin is assumed as such a virtue.
The problem with such a view is that some people actually attempt to live by it. I myself have fantasies of slippi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19867.txt | No woman can be too rich or too thin. This saying often attributed to(...) the late Duchess of Windsor represents much of the strange spirit of our times. Being thin is assumed as such a virtue.
The problem with such a view is that some people actually attempt to live by it. I myself have fantasies of slipping into n... | [
"looking slim is a symbol of having a large fortune",
"being thin is viewed as a much desired quality",
"the Duchess of Windsor is regarded as a woman of virtue",
"religious people are not necessarily virtuous"
] |
Self-tracking was firstly come up with by _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What Is Self-tracking All about
Perhaps you've tracked how many kilometers you've run, how many hours you've slept or how much you've eaten in a day.
If so, you've taken part in a popular movement called the "Quantified Self Movement" or "Self-tracking". Maybe you've wanted to change a bad habit but couldn't.... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6429.txt | What Is Self-tracking All about
Perhaps you've tracked how many kilometers you've run, how many hours you've slept or how much you've eaten in a day.
If so, you've taken part in a popular movement called the "Quantified Self Movement" or "Self-tracking". Maybe you've wanted to change a bad habit but couldn't. Self-tra... | [
"two magazine writers",
"athletes and their coaches",
"doctors and their patients",
"scientists of Data Speaks Health Solutions"
] |
The long hand is on twelve, and the short hand is on five. What's the time? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
John is six years old. He can read and write well. But he can't tell the time. His mother, Mrs Brown teaches him many times, but he still can't tell. He would say "breakfast time" "lunchtime" and "teatime" instead of saying eight o'clock, twelve o'clock and four o'clock in the afternoon. His mother doesn't ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5744.txt | John is six years old. He can read and write well. But he can't tell the time. His mother, Mrs Brown teaches him many times, but he still can't tell. He would say "breakfast time" "lunchtime" and "teatime" instead of saying eight o'clock, twelve o'clock and four o'clock in the afternoon. His mother doesn't know how ... | [
"It's twelve o'clock.",
"It's five o'clock.",
"It's four o'clock",
"It's seven o'clock."
] |
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