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What can be the best title for the text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Imagine what you could do with a machine that could make things disappear.
For inspiration, you could read some books. In the books of J.R.R. Tolkein, Bilbo Baggins finds a ring that can make him disappear. Of course, there's also poor Harry Potter, who used his invisibility cloak to hide from danger.
Now th... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11837.txt | Imagine what you could do with a machine that could make things disappear.
For inspiration, you could read some books. In the books of J.R.R. Tolkein, Bilbo Baggins finds a ring that can make him disappear. Of course, there's also poor Harry Potter, who used his invisibility cloak to hide from danger.
Now that you've... | [
"The Science of Disappearing",
"The Hardest Part of Building a Cloak",
"The Invention of an Invisibility Cloak",
"Turn Science Fiction into Real Science"
] |
What is the best title of the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What could a poem writer and a movie director share? More than you think! Langston Hughes began writing poems in high school and soon became one of America's greatest writers. Most of his writing is about his experiences as an African American. He wrote poems about people who worked hard through life but still... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7208.txt | What could a poem writer and a movie director share? More than you think! Langston Hughes began writing poems in high school and soon became one of America's greatest writers. Most of his writing is about his experiences as an African American. He wrote poems about people who worked hard through life but still found th... | [
"Two Men Who Were Afraid to Dream",
"Two Filmmakers Who Were Afraid to Dream",
"Two Writers Who Weren't Afraid to Dream",
"Two Men Who Weren't Afraid to Dream"
] |
Alkenes react with what to form dihalides? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Alkenes react with what to form dihalides? | halogens | science | null | null | null | oxides | antioxidants | amines | halogens | Alkenes can react with halogens to form dihalides. | null | null | null |
.Nasreddin was a _ man. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nasreddin woke up in the middle of the night and saw something white in his garden. It seemed to be moving towards the house.
That is a thief ! He thought, and he took his gun and shot at him. Then he went back to bed, because he was too frightened) to go out of the house in the dark.
The next morning Nasredd... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1032.txt | Nasreddin woke up in the middle of the night and saw something white in his garden. It seemed to be moving towards the house.
That is a thief ! He thought, and he took his gun and shot at him. Then he went back to bed, because he was too frightened) to go out of the house in the dark.
The next morning Nasreddin went o... | [
"kind",
"cheerful",
"foolish",
"clever"
] |
What can you learn from the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As a young woman who was always interested in style, I got lucky in interning with a fashion company in Tokyo, last summer.
I worked as an assistant in the Business Planning Department, helping with marketing for the 2007 Spring/Summer collections. Fashion is a beautiful industry. But against my expectatio... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17770.txt | As a young woman who was always interested in style, I got lucky in interning with a fashion company in Tokyo, last summer.
I worked as an assistant in the Business Planning Department, helping with marketing for the 2007 Spring/Summer collections. Fashion is a beautiful industry. But against my expectation, it als... | [
"Internship usually plays an important role in finding a good job.",
"Chinese are good at English.",
"Japanese are good at spoken English.",
"And the pay the writer got was enough for her future life."
] |
Dr.Marianm Kaufman does NOT suggest parents'encouraging their kids to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A new study of 8,000 young people in the journal ofHealthandSocialBehaviorshows that although love can make grownups live healthily and happily,it is a bad thing for young people.Puppy love may bring trouble for young people and can cause depression .The study shows that girls become more depressed than boy... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1177.txt | A new study of 8,000 young people in the journal ofHealthandSocialBehaviorshows that although love can make grownups live healthily and happily,it is a bad thing for young people.Puppy love may bring trouble for young people and can cause depression .The study shows that girls become more depressed than boys,and you... | [
"keep close to their friends",
"attend more interesting activities",
"chat more on line",
"spend more time with their family"
] |
When alternating primary current passes through coil p, it does what to the iron core? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | When alternating primary current passes through coil p, it does what to the iron core? | magnetizes it | science | null | null | null | heats it | electrilizes it | creates it | magnetizes it | As you can see in Figure above , a transformer consists of two wire coils wrapped around an iron core. When alternating primary current passes through coil P, it magnetizes the iron core. Because the current is alternating, the magnetic field of the iron core keeps reversing. This changing magnetic field induces altern... | null | null | null |
What does the passage mainly talk about? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
American teenager Thomas Cheatham had planned to study Latin during his sophomore year at Hebron High School in Texas. But when he learned that the school district was going to offer a Mandarin class, he quickly changed his mind. "I thought it (Mandarin) would be more beneficial than Latin," said Cheatham, who... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7151.txt | American teenager Thomas Cheatham had planned to study Latin during his sophomore year at Hebron High School in Texas. But when he learned that the school district was going to offer a Mandarin class, he quickly changed his mind. "I thought it (Mandarin) would be more beneficial than Latin," said Cheatham, who is now i... | [
"An increasing number of students in America are learning Mandarin.",
"Confucius Institutes have been established in many states in America.",
"Latin is less popular in America now.",
"China now is becoming a growing power."
] |
Which metal is not a solid even at room temperature? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Which metal is not a solid even at room temperature? | mercury | science | null | null | null | aluminum | iron | copper | mercury | A metal is an element that is a good conductor of heat and electricity. Metals are also malleable, which means that they can be hammered into very thin sheets without breaking, and ductile, which means that they can be drawn into wires. When a fresh surface of any metal is exposed, it will be very shiny, because it ref... | null | null | null |
If you fly with BA, _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People who travel a lot fly with BA because they know they will get what they want and what they need. First of all, they want to go safely, and they also want to go quickly, across the country, across the sea, or right across the world -- and they know BA will take them where they want to go, when they want t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16107.txt | People who travel a lot fly with BA because they know they will get what they want and what they need. First of all, they want to go safely, and they also want to go quickly, across the country, across the sea, or right across the world -- and they know BA will take them where they want to go, when they want to go. BA ... | [
"you'll be the happiest one in the world",
"you'll receive the best service",
"you'll enjoy delicious meals that other airlines don't have",
"you can travel to any place you like"
] |
What does the writer want to tell us? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is an apple tree, it loves a little boy, the boy also loves to come and play around it. One day, he needs a toy, but he has no money, so the tree asks him to sell all the apples. At last, the boy gets the toy happily. Then the boy grows up ,he becomes a man. But he doesn't go to see the tree for a long... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4417.txt | There is an apple tree, it loves a little boy, the boy also loves to come and play around it. One day, he needs a toy, but he has no money, so the tree asks him to sell all the apples. At last, the boy gets the toy happily. Then the boy grows up ,he becomes a man. But he doesn't go to see the tree for a long time. Th... | [
"Don't go to see parents if we're busy.",
"Ask our parents to buy things we like.",
"Love our parents and look after them.",
"Only remember to love ourselves."
] |
Mr. Jenkins is a _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Baseball Match
Mr. Jenkins works in a middle school. There he teaches his students English. He works hard and is very busy. After supper, when his family watch TV, he always reads some newspapers in his room. At times Robert comes in and asks him to tell him a story. He likes his little son and does all what... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4724.txt | Baseball Match
Mr. Jenkins works in a middle school. There he teaches his students English. He works hard and is very busy. After supper, when his family watch TV, he always reads some newspapers in his room. At times Robert comes in and asks him to tell him a story. He likes his little son and does all what the boy ... | [
"doctor",
"teacher",
"driver",
"farmer"
] |
What can we learn from the text? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When Nancy Lublin got $5,000 from her grandpa in 1996, she never once considered taking a vacation or paying off student loans .Instead, the 24-year-old New York University law student began thinking about helping low-income women get better jobs. "If a woman goes for a job interview poorly dressed, she won't ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8259.txt | When Nancy Lublin got $5,000 from her grandpa in 1996, she never once considered taking a vacation or paying off student loans .Instead, the 24-year-old New York University law student began thinking about helping low-income women get better jobs. "If a woman goes for a job interview poorly dressed, she won't get the j... | [
"Low-income women can get jobs at \"Dress for Success\"",
"Nancy's office gathers used clothes from women",
"Nancy's grandfather lent her the money to set up the office.",
"Nancy set up \"Dress for Success\" to make money."
] |
Save the Children is an organization _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Save the Childrenis the world's leading independent organization for children that works to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. Our founder Eglantyne Jebb drafted the "Declaration of the Rights of the Child" in 1922 which was adopte... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2144.txt | Save the Childrenis the world's leading independent organization for children that works to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. Our founder Eglantyne Jebb drafted the "Declaration of the Rights of the Child" in 1922 which was adopted by the ... | [
"founded in 1922 by Eglantyne Jebb",
"joining the League of Nations in 1924",
"only cooperating with the local government",
"concerning children's physical and mental health"
] |
Why does Kevin think his family are "terrible" at first? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Home Alone is a very funny 1990 American film. It tells us a story about a boy who is accidentally left alone at home.
One night before Christmas, the McAlister family meets at their house. They are planning to fly to Paris for the holiday and are busy getting ready. Eight-year-old Kevin is the youngest child ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14092.txt | Home Alone is a very funny 1990 American film. It tells us a story about a boy who is accidentally left alone at home.
One night before Christmas, the McAlister family meets at their house. They are planning to fly to Paris for the holiday and are busy getting ready. Eight-year-old Kevin is the youngest child and is fi... | [
"Because his family are busy preparing for the holiday.",
"Because he is angry with his brothers, sisters and cousins.",
"Because his family wakes him up late.",
"Because he is left alone at home."
] |
What can we learn from the story? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was a boy, I was a football fan. I played football with some other boys in the backyard all the time. My mom was worried that I would get ill in the hot summer.
One day my brother gave me a new football. I came into the yard and played it excitedly. But suddenly, the ball flew through the window and nea... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2256.txt | When I was a boy, I was a football fan. I played football with some other boys in the backyard all the time. My mom was worried that I would get ill in the hot summer.
One day my brother gave me a new football. I came into the yard and played it excitedly. But suddenly, the ball flew through the window and nearly hit m... | [
"We should learn to play football.",
"We should love and forgive our parents.",
"We shouldn't make mistakes.",
"We must play football with our parents."
] |
What is used to classify tornadoes? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is used to classify tornadoes? | wind speed, damage | science | null | null | null | humidity, rain | seismograph | damage, snowfall | wind speed, damage | The winds of a tornado can reach very high speeds. The faster the winds blow, the greater the damage they cause. Wind speed and damage are used to classify tornadoes. Table below shows how. | null | null | null |
Ions are charged what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Ions are charged what? | atoms | science | null | null | null | isotopes | molecules | protons | atoms | Channel proteins provide an open channel or passageway through the cell membrane for molecules to move across. Many channel proteins allow the diffusion of ions. Ions are charged atoms. The charge makes it difficult to cross the cell membrane without assistance. Channel proteins are specific for the molecule they trans... | null | null | null |
What does John often do in the afternoon at the weekend? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I am John.. I always get up late at the weekend. At about 9:30 am, I have breakfast. After breakfast, I start doing my homework. We have lunch at about 12:00, and then I watch TV or have a rest . I like reading and I often read some interesting books in the afternoon. I like sports, too. Sometimes I play footb... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3695.txt | I am John.. I always get up late at the weekend. At about 9:30 am, I have breakfast. After breakfast, I start doing my homework. We have lunch at about 12:00, and then I watch TV or have a rest . I like reading and I often read some interesting books in the afternoon. I like sports, too. Sometimes I play football or ba... | [
"He often reads some books.",
"He often has a rest.",
"He often watches TV.",
"He often plays basketball."
] |
Bacteria are often used to make cheese from what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Bacteria are often used to make cheese from what? | milk | science | null | null | null | water | meat | egg | milk | Bacteria are often used to make cheese from milk. But making foods is not the only beneficial role of bacteria. For example, they also play an essential role in your gut!. | null | null | null |
The author tends to tell us _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Since the pre-historic times, man has had an urge to satisfy his needs.Whether it is hunger, shelter or search for a mate, he has always controlled the situations to his advantage.Probably this might be the reason why we humans are the most developed of all living species on the earth.As we climbed the steps o... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20410.txt | Since the pre-historic times, man has had an urge to satisfy his needs.Whether it is hunger, shelter or search for a mate, he has always controlled the situations to his advantage.Probably this might be the reason why we humans are the most developed of all living species on the earth.As we climbed the steps of develop... | [
"reading can satisfy your all needs",
"reading can result from creativity",
"reading can feed your mind",
"reading can realize your dreams"
] |
People would like to visit the British Museum on Friday probably because they _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The British Museum first opened in the 18th Century largely based on the collections of the scientist Sir Hans Sloane.
The current neoclassical building was founded nearly a century later and is quadrangular with four wings and a great classical appearance. Inside is a courtyard, the Great Court, covered with ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19142.txt | The British Museum first opened in the 18th Century largely based on the collections of the scientist Sir Hans Sloane.
The current neoclassical building was founded nearly a century later and is quadrangular with four wings and a great classical appearance. Inside is a courtyard, the Great Court, covered with a special... | [
"can't visit its website",
"are busy with work in the daytime",
"can see exhibitions free of charge",
"can pay less money for the ticket"
] |
The passage mainly tells us _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People are different. So are friends. Some friends are patient and helpful while some friends are cheerful and caring. The following are some kinds of friends. You can read it and find out what kinds of friends you have. This will help you to improve your relationships with them and help you to find new friend... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7161.txt | People are different. So are friends. Some friends are patient and helpful while some friends are cheerful and caring. The following are some kinds of friends. You can read it and find out what kinds of friends you have. This will help you to improve your relationships with them and help you to find new friends.
Animal... | [
"how to make friends",
"different people",
"some kinds of friends",
"the importance of friends"
] |
What part of the brain is largest in intelligent mammals? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What part of the brain is largest in intelligent mammals? | cerebrum | science | null | null | null | cortex | thallus | manubrium | cerebrum | In intelligent mammals, such as primates, the cerebrum is larger compared to the rest of the brain. A larger cerebrum allows primates to develop higher levels of intelligence. Primates have the ability to learn new behaviors. They also engage in complex social interactions, such as fighting and play. | null | null | null |
What did Martha really do after mother warned her? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Our 16-year-old daughter started to smoke last Christmas. It killed me to see that lovely girl with a cigarette in her mouth. I told her how I felt. Martha continued to smoke, saying, "It's my life," and so on. I told her if she didn't stop smoking, I wouldn't send her to college. She agreed to give it up.
La... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16292.txt | Our 16-year-old daughter started to smoke last Christmas. It killed me to see that lovely girl with a cigarette in her mouth. I told her how I felt. Martha continued to smoke, saying, "It's my life," and so on. I told her if she didn't stop smoking, I wouldn't send her to college. She agreed to give it up.
Last night ... | [
"She failed to keep her promise.",
"She kept her promise.",
"She managed to give up smoking.",
"She broke something her mother gave her."
] |
Which of the flowing is NOT right? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Basketball stars become hip-hop singers. It's true. In NBA, hip-hop music is very popular. Many of the players, like Shaquille O'Neal of the Los Angeles Lakers, write rap words when they travel on planes from one city to another. Some of them even have rap radio shows and others perform in music video.
Whe... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7110.txt | Basketball stars become hip-hop singers. It's true. In NBA, hip-hop music is very popular. Many of the players, like Shaquille O'Neal of the Los Angeles Lakers, write rap words when they travel on planes from one city to another. Some of them even have rap radio shows and others perform in music video.
When some of... | [
"Many NBA players have become hip-hop rappers.",
"A rapper wanted to become a NBA basketball player.",
"Players in NBA don't like hip-hop music at all.",
"NBA basketball teams have a closer connection to hip-hop music."
] |
What is the best title for the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Worried about how many calories( ) you are going to get in that piece of pizza, chocolate cake or bag of chips? A new iPhone application that takes a picture of the meal with the phone and gives a calorie read-out almost at once, may help. The MealSnap was developed by DailyBurn, a fitness social network that ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8104.txt | Worried about how many calories( ) you are going to get in that piece of pizza, chocolate cake or bag of chips? A new iPhone application that takes a picture of the meal with the phone and gives a calorie read-out almost at once, may help. The MealSnap was developed by DailyBurn, a fitness social network that has creat... | [
"iPhones Win Against Apples in Market",
"MealSnap iPhones Work as a Health Signal",
"MealSnap, a New iPhone Application",
"MealSnap Offers You Health Database"
] |
To make a yellow score mixture, Taylor has to combine white and black scores in the ratio of 7:6. If she got 78 yellow scores, what's 2/3 of the difference between the number of black and white scores she used? | The total ratio representing the yellow scores that Taylor got is 7+6=<<7+6=13>>13
The difference in the ratio between the number of black and white scores Taylor used is 7-6=<<7-6=1>>1
The fraction representing the difference in the ratio between the number of black and white scores Taylor used is 1/13, representing 1... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | To make a yellow score mixture, Taylor has to combine white and black scores in the ratio of 7:6. If she got 78 yellow scores, what's 2/3 of the difference between the number of black and white scores she used? | The total ratio representing the yellow scores that Taylor got is 7+6=<<7+6=13>>13
The difference in the ratio between the number of black and white scores Taylor used is 7-6=<<7-6=1>>1
The fraction representing the difference in the ratio between the number of black and white scores Taylor used is 1/13, representing 1... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Liu Xing has a _ mouth. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I'm an English girl. My name is Rose White. I'm short but my hair is long. I have a round face and my mouth is small. Now I'm a student in No. 5 High School. I have a good friend. Her name is Liu Xing. We are in the same class. She is from China. She has big eyes. But her mouth is small.
,.
Question:
Liu Xing... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6077.txt | I'm an English girl. My name is Rose White. I'm short but my hair is long. I have a round face and my mouth is small. Now I'm a student in No. 5 High School. I have a good friend. Her name is Liu Xing. We are in the same class. She is from China. She has big eyes. But her mouth is small.
,. | [
"small",
"long",
"short",
"wide"
] |
The Camelbak products are probably made to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As I sit at home thinking about my upcoming adventure and the things I need to bring, it makes me even more excited to begin my travel. I will be making my way around the world.
The first places on the list are Andalusia and Africa in the book The Alchemist. I will need to pack a lot of things and make sure I ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2618.txt | As I sit at home thinking about my upcoming adventure and the things I need to bring, it makes me even more excited to begin my travel. I will be making my way around the world.
The first places on the list are Andalusia and Africa in the book The Alchemist. I will need to pack a lot of things and make sure I have enou... | [
"help people find out the truth",
"supply people with water",
"protect people from the sun",
"show people the right direction"
] |
Mr. Grey is purchasing gifts for his family. So far he has purchased 3 polo shirts for $26 each; 2 necklaces for $83 each; and 1 computer game for $90. Since Mr. Grey purchased all those using his credit card, he received a $12 rebate. What is the total cost of the gifts after the rebate? | Mr. Grey paid $26/shirt x 3 shirts = $<<26*3=78>>78 on polo shirts.
He paid $83/necklace x 2 necklaces = $<<83*2=166>>166 on necklaces.
So, he paid $78 + $166 + $90 = $<<78+166+90=334>>334 for the gifts.
After the rebate, the total cost of the gifts is now $334 - $12 = $<<334-12=322>>322.
#### 322 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Mr. Grey is purchasing gifts for his family. So far he has purchased 3 polo shirts for $26 each; 2 necklaces for $83 each; and 1 computer game for $90. Since Mr. Grey purchased all those using his credit card, he received a $12 rebate. What is the total cost of the gifts after the rebate? | Mr. Grey paid $26/shirt x 3 shirts = $<<26*3=78>>78 on polo shirts.
He paid $83/necklace x 2 necklaces = $<<83*2=166>>166 on necklaces.
So, he paid $78 + $166 + $90 = $<<78+166+90=334>>334 for the gifts.
After the rebate, the total cost of the gifts is now $334 - $12 = $<<334-12=322>>322.
#### 322 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Mr. White is _ in Hangzhou. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you know the Chinese saying "He who doesn't reach the Great Wall is not a true man"? Mr. White knows it. Next month he is going to Beijing with his wife. They are going to visit the Great Wall. They are staying in Beijing for about a week. They have a lot of Chinese friends there, so they are visiting them.... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1812.txt | Do you know the Chinese saying "He who doesn't reach the Great Wall is not a true man"? Mr. White knows it. Next month he is going to Beijing with his wife. They are going to visit the Great Wall. They are staying in Beijing for about a week. They have a lot of Chinese friends there, so they are visiting them. Then the... | [
"going boating",
"going hiking",
"going camping",
"going swimming"
] |
Why do people prefer old shoes to new ones? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How difficult change is depends a lot on your attitude towards it and your resistance to it. Your attitude to change can make the whole transformation process much easier.
Imagine change as a pair of shoes and this will help you understand change and how it works. I am sure that you have ever had a comfortable... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16516.txt | How difficult change is depends a lot on your attitude towards it and your resistance to it. Your attitude to change can make the whole transformation process much easier.
Imagine change as a pair of shoes and this will help you understand change and how it works. I am sure that you have ever had a comfortable pair of ... | [
"They have much emotion in the old ones.",
"They are more comfortable.",
"New shoes always harm the feet.",
"They look better than the new ones."
] |
Movies to shown in the festival _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Young adult filmmakers all hope to show their works in international festivals like Sundance and Toronto. But what about
young filmmakers who aren't in film school yet and aren't, strictly speaking, even adults?
They are at the heart of Wingspan Arts Kids Films Festival, tomorrow, in a setting any director mig... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15566.txt | Young adult filmmakers all hope to show their works in international festivals like Sundance and Toronto. But what about
young filmmakers who aren't in film school yet and aren't, strictly speaking, even adults?
They are at the heart of Wingspan Arts Kids Films Festival, tomorrow, in a setting any director might envy: ... | [
"cover different subjects.",
"focus on kids' life",
"are produced by Global Action Project",
"are directed by Ms. Gardner"
] |
When a comet travels near the sun, some of the _ will be blown away by the solar winds. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ancient humans were afraid of the sight of comets . Many cultures believed that comets were messages sent by gods, and people thought these messages were warning signs for bad behavior. But today science and technology give us a better understanding of comets.
Last week, comet Ison ended its million-year-long ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3228.txt | Ancient humans were afraid of the sight of comets . Many cultures believed that comets were messages sent by gods, and people thought these messages were warning signs for bad behavior. But today science and technology give us a better understanding of comets.
Last week, comet Ison ended its million-year-long journey a... | [
"gas and dust",
"ice and rocks",
"dust and rocks",
"rocks and tail"
] |
Which of the following people is qualified for the position? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Director of Overseas Finance
Financial Services
Edinburgh
Permanent
Updated October 30, 2014
Reporting into the Administration and Finance Partner, this is a new role with responsibility for oversight and leadership in international financial matters, overseas tax issues and overseas operational management.
_... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9451.txt | Director of Overseas Finance
Financial Services
Edinburgh
Permanent
Updated October 30, 2014
Reporting into the Administration and Finance Partner, this is a new role with responsibility for oversight and leadership in international financial matters, overseas tax issues and overseas operational management.
_
*Overse... | [
"The one who has ever managed financial planning and reporting requirements.",
"The one who can analyze tax and other regulatory documents.",
"The one who is good at leading and developing teams without experience.",
"The one who is a good accountant with rich management experience."
] |
How old is Lisa? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hi! My name is Lisa. I'm a student in Shanghai. I'm in Class Nine, Grade Five. Wang Tao and Li Fang are my friends. They are in Grade Five, too. They are not in my class. They are in Class Seven. I'm 12. They are 12, too. Mr. Cheng is my teacher. His telephone number is 8869254.
Question:
How old is Lisa?
... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6577.txt | Hi! My name is Lisa. I'm a student in Shanghai. I'm in Class Nine, Grade Five. Wang Tao and Li Fang are my friends. They are in Grade Five, too. They are not in my class. They are in Class Seven. I'm 12. They are 12, too. Mr. Cheng is my teacher. His telephone number is 8869254. | [
"twelve.",
"thirteen.",
"fourteen.",
"fifteen"
] |
Those who want to move to Australia have to answer _ questions right | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Australia is largely a nation of immigration , with one in four of Australia's 21 million population born overseas. But immigrations hoping to become Australian citizens will soon have to take a test examining their knowledge of the country's history and institutions.
While Australia prides itself on its multi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1948.txt | Australia is largely a nation of immigration , with one in four of Australia's 21 million population born overseas. But immigrations hoping to become Australian citizens will soon have to take a test examining their knowledge of the country's history and institutions.
While Australia prides itself on its multicultural ... | [
"20",
"12",
"200",
"10"
] |
How do people usually react to the twins' physical appearances? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When Lucy and Maria Aylmer tell people they are twins, disbelief is the response. The 18-year-olds from Gloucester, U.K. are two of the five children born to their Caucasian father and "half-Jamaican" mother. While their other siblings (brothers and sisters) have a blend of features from their parents who ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9946.txt | When Lucy and Maria Aylmer tell people they are twins, disbelief is the response. The 18-year-olds from Gloucester, U.K. are two of the five children born to their Caucasian father and "half-Jamaican" mother. While their other siblings (brothers and sisters) have a blend of features from their parents who have diff... | [
"They think it possible.",
"They joke about them.",
"They find it unbelievable.",
"They regard them as lucky dogs."
] |
Which of the following statements is TRUE? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's a safe bet that a robot made your car and made your computer. Pretty soon, they could be making your bed and breakfast too.
Increasingly, engineers are saying that robots are going to move out of research departments and into your home. Companies including General Electric are working on designs for ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17787.txt | It's a safe bet that a robot made your car and made your computer. Pretty soon, they could be making your bed and breakfast too.
Increasingly, engineers are saying that robots are going to move out of research departments and into your home. Companies including General Electric are working on designs for small rob... | [
"Robots have already come into every home.",
"Technology is the only basis of the development of robots.",
"General Electric is not interested in designing small robots.",
"Robots that can walk on two legs and talk like people are still far from us."
] |
The author wrote the passage mainly to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One bitterly cold day, a snowstorm blew into our area. Needing firewood, I quickly set out with my best friend, Bruce, to look for a tree to cut down. I was glad to have Bruce along. Cutting down a tree in a snowstorm can be dangerous. So it was important to have a friend who could warn me of dangers.
When I c... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9362.txt | One bitterly cold day, a snowstorm blew into our area. Needing firewood, I quickly set out with my best friend, Bruce, to look for a tree to cut down. I was glad to have Bruce along. Cutting down a tree in a snowstorm can be dangerous. So it was important to have a friend who could warn me of dangers.
When I chose a bi... | [
"give an account of one of his terrible experiences",
"make us know it's important to listen to people who offer a different perspective through his experience",
"tell us not to cut trees down any more",
"remind us to be careful while working"
] |
This passage shows that Anderson finally defeated racism in the US by | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the early part of the twentieth century, racism was widespread in the United States. Many African Americans were not given equal opportunities in education or employment. Marian Anderson (1897-1993) was an African American woman who gained fame as a concert singer in this climate of racism. She was born in ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1363.txt | In the early part of the twentieth century, racism was widespread in the United States. Many African Americans were not given equal opportunities in education or employment. Marian Anderson (1897-1993) was an African American woman who gained fame as a concert singer in this climate of racism. She was born in Philadelp... | [
"protesting to the government",
"appealing to the United Nations",
"demonstrating in the streets",
"working hard to perfect her art"
] |
The purpose of the passage is most probably _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For Americans, a mosquito bite is an itchy bother. But for many in Africa, a tiny bite can be deadly. One million people die each year of malaria, a disease spread by infected mosquitoes. Most of these people live in Africa, and are under age 5.
Malaria can be prevented and treated. However, many African natio... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11866.txt | For Americans, a mosquito bite is an itchy bother. But for many in Africa, a tiny bite can be deadly. One million people die each year of malaria, a disease spread by infected mosquitoes. Most of these people live in Africa, and are under age 5.
Malaria can be prevented and treated. However, many African nations don't ... | [
"to list the sufferings of the African people",
"to introduce new ways to avoid mosquito bites",
"to call on people to offer their help to Africans",
"to tell people how to buy nets in Africa"
] |
How did Grace and her family travel in Europe? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I'm Grace, 13 years old and in seventh grade in Florida. This school year has been normal. However, my family and I spent my sixth-grade year driving all over Europe, seeing amazing places, meeting all kinds of people, and getting closer as a family in the process.
When my family decided to move to Europe, we ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8650.txt | I'm Grace, 13 years old and in seventh grade in Florida. This school year has been normal. However, my family and I spent my sixth-grade year driving all over Europe, seeing amazing places, meeting all kinds of people, and getting closer as a family in the process.
When my family decided to move to Europe, we were exci... | [
"By car",
"By taxi",
"By bike",
"By plane"
] |
We can learn from the text that many newly married people _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As prices and building costs keep rising, the "do-it-yourself" (DIY) trend in the U.S. continues to grow.
"We needed furniture for our living room." Says John Ross, "and we just didn't have enough money to afford it. So we decided to try making a few tables and chairs." John got married six months ago, and ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1569.txt | As prices and building costs keep rising, the "do-it-yourself" (DIY) trend in the U.S. continues to grow.
"We needed furniture for our living room." Says John Ross, "and we just didn't have enough money to afford it. So we decided to try making a few tables and chairs." John got married six months ago, and like many... | [
"find it hard to pay for what they need",
"have to learn to make their own furniture.",
"take DIY courses run by the government.",
"seldom go to a department store to buy things"
] |
Edison's mother _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
February 11th is the birthday of the most famous American inventor,Thomas Alva Edison.Edison was born in 1847.He was not a good student when he was a young boy.His teacher said he was one of the most dumb headed students .He did badly in many subjects and left school after only three months.So his mother took ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle920.txt | February 11th is the birthday of the most famous American inventor,Thomas Alva Edison.Edison was born in 1847.He was not a good student when he was a young boy.His teacher said he was one of the most dumb headed students .He did badly in many subjects and left school after only three months.So his mother took him home ... | [
"taught him at home",
"taught him at school",
"was a teacher",
"took him to another school"
] |
Pearl wants to order 5 monogrammed Christmas stockings for each of her 5 grandchildren and her own 4 children. The stockings are $20.00 each and currently 10% off. The monogramming will costs $5.00 per stocking. How much will the stockings costs? | She has 5 grandchildren 4 children so she needs 5+4 = <<5+4=9>>9 stockings
The stockings are $20.00 each and currently 10% off so that's 20*.10 = $<<20*.10=2.00>>2.00 off
The stockings are $20.00 with a $2.00 discount so they are each 20-2 = $<<20-2=18.00>>18.00
The stockings are now $18.00 and she needs 9 so that's $<... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Pearl wants to order 5 monogrammed Christmas stockings for each of her 5 grandchildren and her own 4 children. The stockings are $20.00 each and currently 10% off. The monogramming will costs $5.00 per stocking. How much will the stockings costs? | She has 5 grandchildren 4 children so she needs 5+4 = <<5+4=9>>9 stockings
The stockings are $20.00 each and currently 10% off so that's 20*.10 = $<<20*.10=2.00>>2.00 off
The stockings are $20.00 with a $2.00 discount so they are each 20-2 = $<<20-2=18.00>>18.00
The stockings are now $18.00 and she needs 9 so that's $<... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The aunt failed to save the boy because _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Seth A. DeShane, 14, pronounced dead late Thursday at the family home, which was destroyed in the fire.
"He really saved his aunt," said the Rev. Kris Dietzen, pastor at Cambridge Lutheran church. "He woke his aunt up and told her the Christmas tree was on fire."
"He got her out of the house. She though... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17294.txt | Seth A. DeShane, 14, pronounced dead late Thursday at the family home, which was destroyed in the fire.
"He really saved his aunt," said the Rev. Kris Dietzen, pastor at Cambridge Lutheran church. "He woke his aunt up and told her the Christmas tree was on fire."
"He got her out of the house. She thought he (Set... | [
"she delayed phoning the fire department",
"she was at a loss in time of danger",
"she was selfish",
"the fire was too fierce"
] |
Mrs. Smith likes _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mrs. Smith is Jim's mother. She loves her family very much. She often buys food, fruit and clothes for Jim and his father. Now many clothes are on sale at good prices.
Mrs. Smith comes to the store and she wants to buy some clothes. It has sweaters in all colors for Y=15 each and sports shoes for only Y=28. M... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7785.txt | Mrs. Smith is Jim's mother. She loves her family very much. She often buys food, fruit and clothes for Jim and his father. Now many clothes are on sale at good prices.
Mrs. Smith comes to the store and she wants to buy some clothes. It has sweaters in all colors for Y=15 each and sports shoes for only Y=28. Mrs. Smith... | [
"the red sweater",
"the blue T-shirt",
"the green T-shirt",
"the white sweater"
] |
According to the passage, what's Qian Xuesen's hobby? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My favorite physicist is Qian Xuesen. He was born in Shanghai on December 11, 1911. He was a little fat and of medium height. And his eyes were wise. He liked music, art and science .
He studied the important implementation plan for the Chinese rocket and the missile . He worked very hard for our count... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1814.txt | My favorite physicist is Qian Xuesen. He was born in Shanghai on December 11, 1911. He was a little fat and of medium height. And his eyes were wise. He liked music, art and science .
He studied the important implementation plan for the Chinese rocket and the missile . He worked very hard for our country. I lik... | [
"He liked playing the piano.",
"He liked piano and science.",
"He like maths, art and science.",
"He liked music, art and science."
] |
What can be the best title? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tess was eight years old. Her little brother Andrew was very sick and their parents were completely out of money. She heard Daddy say to her tearful Mother, "Only a miracle can save him now."
Tess took her money and made her way six blocks to Rexall's Drug Store.
"And what do you want?" the chemist asked in an... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15583.txt | Tess was eight years old. Her little brother Andrew was very sick and their parents were completely out of money. She heard Daddy say to her tearful Mother, "Only a miracle can save him now."
Tess took her money and made her way six blocks to Rexall's Drug Store.
"And what do you want?" the chemist asked in an annoyed ... | [
"A dying boy and her sister",
"A miracle of $ 1.10",
"A kind doctor and his brother",
"A poor girl and a doctor"
] |
This passage is probably about _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
John Denver has got international fame as a pop star, songwriter, actor and environmental activist ( ). Songs like Take Me Home, Country Road, Rocky
Mountain High and Annie's Song have become very popular. But less than thirty years ago, John Denver was a young man with little more than a fine voice, a guitar,... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10990.txt | John Denver has got international fame as a pop star, songwriter, actor and environmental activist ( ). Songs like Take Me Home, Country Road, Rocky
Mountain High and Annie's Song have become very popular. But less than thirty years ago, John Denver was a young man with little more than a fine voice, a guitar, and a dr... | [
"a book written by John Denver",
"the life and cause of John Denver",
"how to write pop songs",
"what Los Angeles was like"
] |
Which is not mentioned among the reasons for yoga being likely to cause injury? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You may have heard about the many benefits of yoga, but a recent New York Times story, has stirred up more than a little controversy in the yoga community.
"How Yoga Can _ Your Body," by science writer William J. Broad, quotes a long-time yoga teacher who "...has come to believe that 'the vast majority of peop... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4842.txt | You may have heard about the many benefits of yoga, but a recent New York Times story, has stirred up more than a little controversy in the yoga community.
"How Yoga Can _ Your Body," by science writer William J. Broad, quotes a long-time yoga teacher who "...has come to believe that 'the vast majority of people' shoul... | [
"Teachers lack the knowledge of students' limits.",
"Modern lifestyle decreases our flexibility.",
"The body doesn't tell when you are in real pain.",
"Students themselves might not be in good physical condition."
] |
Birds that move pollen from flower to flower are called what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Birds that move pollen from flower to flower are called what? | pollinators | science | null | null | null | frogs | carnivores | spores | pollinators | Nectar-feeding birds are important pollinators , meaning they move the pollen from flower to flower to help fertilize the sex cells and create new plants. Hummingbirds, sunbirds, and the honey-eaters are common pollinators. | null | null | null |
What will happen to a Common Wood Frog at very low temperatures? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Frogs are animals that can live both in water and on land.There are more than 5.000 kinds of frogs on the earth.The earliest known frogs lived about 190 million years ago and the frogs today still look the same.Here are some fun things that you might not know about frogs.Enjoy!
The Biggest and the Smallest Fro... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5398.txt | Frogs are animals that can live both in water and on land.There are more than 5.000 kinds of frogs on the earth.The earliest known frogs lived about 190 million years ago and the frogs today still look the same.Here are some fun things that you might not know about frogs.Enjoy!
The Biggest and the Smallest Frogs
Some f... | [
"It will die very soon.",
"It will be an ice frog.",
"It will become dangerous.",
"It will become very small."
] |
The purpose of this research mentioned in the passage is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Swearing can provide effective relief from pain - but not if you swear all the time, researchers have found.
A study found releasing the strange expletive (=swearing) helped people cope with discomfort in the short-term but the frequency of swearing played an important role.
Researchers at Keele University's... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21546.txt | Swearing can provide effective relief from pain - but not if you swear all the time, researchers have found.
A study found releasing the strange expletive (=swearing) helped people cope with discomfort in the short-term but the frequency of swearing played an important role.
Researchers at Keele University's School o... | [
"to encourage people to swear when they feel pain.",
"to explain the benefits of swearing.",
"to indicate the relation between swearing and pain tolerance.",
"to prove that people repeating a swear word are stronger than non-swear speakers."
] |
What will not happen if you don't get enough sleep? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Work-life balance: Ways to restore harmony and reduce stress
Finding work-life balance in today's frenetically paced world is no simple task.
Spend more time at work than at home, and you miss out on a rewarding personal life. Then again, when you face challenges in your personal life, such as caring for an ag... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4819.txt | Work-life balance: Ways to restore harmony and reduce stress
Finding work-life balance in today's frenetically paced world is no simple task.
Spend more time at work than at home, and you miss out on a rewarding personal life. Then again, when you face challenges in your personal life, such as caring for an aging paren... | [
"You can make costly mistakes.",
"You will have low productivity.",
"You will feel stressed while working.",
"You will have no sense of exhaustion."
] |
We can infer from the text that Ray _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One evening last summer, when I asked my 14-year-old son, Ray, for help with dinner, his response shocked me. "What's a colander ? " he asked.
I could only blame myself. In the family, nobody else's hands went in the sauce except my own. But that night, as I explained with a touch of panic that a colander is t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8815.txt | One evening last summer, when I asked my 14-year-old son, Ray, for help with dinner, his response shocked me. "What's a colander ? " he asked.
I could only blame myself. In the family, nobody else's hands went in the sauce except my own. But that night, as I explained with a touch of panic that a colander is the thing ... | [
"made great progress in cooking.",
"always thought housework interesting.",
"preferred sewing to cooking.",
"was unwilling to learn cooking at first."
] |
What can we know about the cycling event from the text? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
More than 27,000 people from around the UK set off at dawn from London to begin the cycle route through Surrey to the Sussex coast.
The annual 54-mile ride raises money for the British Heart Foundation(BHF) and is Europe's largest charity cycling event. Cyclists began the exhausting journey at Clapham Common ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6685.txt | More than 27,000 people from around the UK set off at dawn from London to begin the cycle route through Surrey to the Sussex coast.
The annual 54-mile ride raises money for the British Heart Foundation(BHF) and is Europe's largest charity cycling event. Cyclists began the exhausting journey at Clapham Common at 6 a. m... | [
"It is the world's largest charity cycling event.",
"Cyclists may raise more money than last year.",
"The first event was held by the BHF in 1980.",
"The route of the event is 54 kilometers long."
] |
Many microorganisms are single celled and use what for perception and movement? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Many microorganisms are single celled and use what for perception and movement? | organelles | science | null | null | null | chloroplasts | nucleus | mitochondria | organelles | Chapter 12 1 MRI uses the relative amount of water in tissue to distinguish different areas, so gray and white matter in the nervous system can be seen clearly in these images. 3 Neurons enable thought, perception, and movement. Plants do not move, so they do not need this type of tissue. Microorganisms are too small t... | null | null | null |
What is the passage mainly about? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A recent survey found that the French are the second-most insecure people in Europe after Italy about their proficiency in English. Only 13 percent of the French respondents believed they are proficient in the language, according to the European data agency Eurostat.
The situation is no better in business circ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13007.txt | A recent survey found that the French are the second-most insecure people in Europe after Italy about their proficiency in English. Only 13 percent of the French respondents believed they are proficient in the language, according to the European data agency Eurostat.
The situation is no better in business circles, wher... | [
"French people have great difficulty speaking English.",
"English is becoming increasingly acceptable in France.",
"Great changes take place in France because of the immigrants.",
"English helps France to embrace globalization."
] |
We may infer from this passage that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As a human being you may have the choice of three basic attitudes towards life. You may treat life with the philosophy of the vegetable, in which case your life will include being born, eating, drinking, sleeping, marrying, growing old and dying.
The second basic attitude is to look at life as if it were a b... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7518.txt | As a human being you may have the choice of three basic attitudes towards life. You may treat life with the philosophy of the vegetable, in which case your life will include being born, eating, drinking, sleeping, marrying, growing old and dying.
The second basic attitude is to look at life as if it were a business. ... | [
"some people are living only on vegetables",
"the artistic attitude is accepted by most people",
"the writer prefers the third life attitude",
"artists do most for the society in order to be remembered longer than others"
] |
If you want to sit on the beach and see the sunshine in August, you can go to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Famous Places around the World
Mexico
The best time to visit Mexico is spring. The weather in Mexico is hot and wet for most of the year, except in Mexico city. It can get very stormy at the end of August. And you should keep in mind that hurricane seas on lasts from June to November.
South A frica
South Afric... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7005.txt | Famous Places around the World
Mexico
The best time to visit Mexico is spring. The weather in Mexico is hot and wet for most of the year, except in Mexico city. It can get very stormy at the end of August. And you should keep in mind that hurricane seas on lasts from June to November.
South A frica
South Africa has a p... | [
"Mexico",
"Greece",
"South Africa",
"Australia"
] |
What can be the best title for the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Whenever there's a terrible storm, there are many sad stories. Many people lost their houses, their cars and their pets. But sometimes these stories have happy endings, too.
A family in New Jersey, US, had a cat named Vivian. She was very smart. She could even draw with her wet paws on the floor. They all lov... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5037.txt | Whenever there's a terrible storm, there are many sad stories. Many people lost their houses, their cars and their pets. But sometimes these stories have happy endings, too.
A family in New Jersey, US, had a cat named Vivian. She was very smart. She could even draw with her wet paws on the floor. They all loved her ve... | [
"A Terrible Storm",
"A Clever Pet",
"A Smart Owner",
"Sandy Hit America"
] |
What do you think of the boy? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A boy who was cleaning shoes in the street said to a young man passing by, "Let me clean your shoes." The young man said, "No, thank you." "You may pay me only a pound, sir," said the boy. But the young man refused again. Then the boy told him that he would clean his shoes for nothing. The young man agreed to... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4159.txt | A boy who was cleaning shoes in the street said to a young man passing by, "Let me clean your shoes." The young man said, "No, thank you." "You may pay me only a pound, sir," said the boy. But the young man refused again. Then the boy told him that he would clean his shoes for nothing. The young man agreed to this, an... | [
"Generous.",
"Hard-working.",
"Polite.",
"Smart."
] |
The best title of this passage is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
All students should have good study habits. When you have good study habits, you can learn things quickly. You also remember them easily .
Do you like to study in the living-room? This is not a good place because it is usually too noisy. You should study in a quiet place, like your bedroom. A quiet place will ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2222.txt | All students should have good study habits. When you have good study habits, you can learn things quickly. You also remember them easily .
Do you like to study in the living-room? This is not a good place because it is usually too noisy. You should study in a quiet place, like your bedroom. A quiet place will help you ... | [
"Study in the Bedroom",
"Good Study Habits",
"How to study",
"Desk Light is Important"
] |
What's the researchers' conclusion about their findings? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Members of an elephant family may be out of sight but they are always in the minds of the herd's matriarchs , researchers have found.
Tests have found that female elephants are able to remember the whereabouts of at least 17 family members simultaneously and perhaps as many as 30. They watch which of their re... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18096.txt | Members of an elephant family may be out of sight but they are always in the minds of the herd's matriarchs , researchers have found.
Tests have found that female elephants are able to remember the whereabouts of at least 17 family members simultaneously and perhaps as many as 30. They watch which of their relations a... | [
"Male elephants have no interest in other family members.",
"An elephant never goes to search for food alone.",
"Elephants don't stay in the same order while traveling in groups.",
"Elephants' abilities to survive are beyond our expectations."
] |
Which of the following sentences is NOT TRUE? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What will city life be like in the future? Some people think that life in the cities is going to be horrible. They say that cities will become more and more crowded. As the number of people increases, there will be less space for each person. This overcrowding will cause other problems -- more crime, dirtier s... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2950.txt | What will city life be like in the future? Some people think that life in the cities is going to be horrible. They say that cities will become more and more crowded. As the number of people increases, there will be less space for each person. This overcrowding will cause other problems -- more crime, dirtier streets , ... | [
"Thousands of people are already sleeping in the streets.",
"The crime rate isn't going down.",
"The traffic jams are so bad that cars don't move at all for several streets.",
"Many people have a positive attitude towards the future of the city."
] |
What would be the best title for the text? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Japanese workers who run secretly out of the office and spend their afternoons hanging around coffee shops may soon be caught out by their bosses. A new cellphonebased tracking device from Hitachi can show, on an employer's computer screen, not only the whereabouts of their workers but also whether they are st... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23455.txt | Japanese workers who run secretly out of the office and spend their afternoons hanging around coffee shops may soon be caught out by their bosses. A new cellphonebased tracking device from Hitachi can show, on an employer's computer screen, not only the whereabouts of their workers but also whether they are standing, w... | [
"You Can Run, but You Can't Hide",
"New Cell phones in Need",
"The Future of Cell phones",
"Modern Technology and Personal Secret"
] |
"Red "in "Red Sqaure " means _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Russia is on the north of China. It is bigger than other countries .How much do you know about it ? Let's talk about something about its capital ----- Moscow . There is a famous square called Red Square in Moscow .It is the centre of Moscow .Is the square red? Why is it called Red Square ? Red has another... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3552.txt | Russia is on the north of China. It is bigger than other countries .How much do you know about it ? Let's talk about something about its capital ----- Moscow . There is a famous square called Red Square in Moscow .It is the centre of Moscow .Is the square red? Why is it called Red Square ? Red has another meaning ... | [
"weak",
"boring",
"beautiful",
"popular"
] |
Michael saved 5 of his cookies to give Sarah, who saved a third of her 9 cupcakes to give to Michael. How many desserts does Sarah end up with? | Sarah saved 1/3 of her 9 cupcakes to give Michael, so she has 2/3 x 9 = <<2/3*9=6>>6 cupcakes left.
Michael saves 5 of his cookies for Sarah, which she adds to her 6 cupcakes. Sarah has 5 + 6 = <<5+6=11>>11 desserts.
#### 11 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Michael saved 5 of his cookies to give Sarah, who saved a third of her 9 cupcakes to give to Michael. How many desserts does Sarah end up with? | Sarah saved 1/3 of her 9 cupcakes to give Michael, so she has 2/3 x 9 = <<2/3*9=6>>6 cupcakes left.
Michael saves 5 of his cookies for Sarah, which she adds to her 6 cupcakes. Sarah has 5 + 6 = <<5+6=11>>11 desserts.
#### 11 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
You cannot understand Shakespeare's words easily because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Eleven-year-olds are to learn Shakespeare using the approaches taken by actors, and English teachers will be encouraged to let pupils walk around the classroom rather than read the plays while pupils are sitting at their desks.
Within the English curriculum you tend to look at a play text as a piece of litera... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2126.txt | Eleven-year-olds are to learn Shakespeare using the approaches taken by actors, and English teachers will be encouraged to let pupils walk around the classroom rather than read the plays while pupils are sitting at their desks.
Within the English curriculum you tend to look at a play text as a piece of literature rath... | [
"they are pieces of literature",
"their expressions are different",
"ordinary people cannot understand them",
"they are performances"
] |
Billy and Tiffany are having a contest to see how can run the most miles in a week. On Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, Billy runs 1 mile each day and Tiffany runs 2 miles each day. On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Billy runs 1 mile each day and Tiffany runs a 1/3 of a mile each day. On Saturday Tiffany assumes she's go... | Billy has already run 6 miles because 1 plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 plus plus 1 equals 6
Tiffany has already run 7 miles because 2 plus 2 plus 2 plus 1/3 plus 1/3 plus 1/3 equals <<2+2+2+1/3+1/3+1/3=7>>7
Billy has to run 1 mile to tie Tiffany because 7 minus 6 equals 1.
#### 1 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Billy and Tiffany are having a contest to see how can run the most miles in a week. On Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, Billy runs 1 mile each day and Tiffany runs 2 miles each day. On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Billy runs 1 mile each day and Tiffany runs a 1/3 of a mile each day. On Saturday Tiffany assumes she's go... | Billy has already run 6 miles because 1 plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 plus plus 1 equals 6
Tiffany has already run 7 miles because 2 plus 2 plus 2 plus 1/3 plus 1/3 plus 1/3 equals <<2+2+2+1/3+1/3+1/3=7>>7
Billy has to run 1 mile to tie Tiffany because 7 minus 6 equals 1.
#### 1 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which word can best describe the feeling of Andy when he came to know that his stay in Spain would be longer? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Andy was still traveling in Spain when he realized he had to confirm his flight home with the airline company . He was visiting Spain in order to improve his Spanish. When he was speaking to people face to face, he had no difficulty understanding what they said. However, when he was speaking on the phone, h... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14849.txt | Andy was still traveling in Spain when he realized he had to confirm his flight home with the airline company . He was visiting Spain in order to improve his Spanish. When he was speaking to people face to face, he had no difficulty understanding what they said. However, when he was speaking on the phone, he still h... | [
"happy",
"shocked",
"upset",
"angry"
] |
Which outermost secondary xylem layers transport water? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Which outermost secondary xylem layers transport water? | the youngest | science | null | null | null | the narrowest | the farthest | the oldest | the youngest | null | null | null | |
On the afternoon of July 6, 1992, Jean-Marc was in _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
London Time, July 7, 1992
Mountaineer Jean-Marc came back to London yesterday. He was welcomed by all the people in the city. But the 28-year-old Frenchman was very modest. "I'm not a hero," he said in London Guild Hall, "It was something I wanted to do, so I did it."
Jean-Marc climbed the world's highest moun... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle876.txt | London Time, July 7, 1992
Mountaineer Jean-Marc came back to London yesterday. He was welcomed by all the people in the city. But the 28-year-old Frenchman was very modest. "I'm not a hero," he said in London Guild Hall, "It was something I wanted to do, so I did it."
Jean-Marc climbed the world's highest mountain, K2 ... | [
"America",
"the Himlayas",
"London",
"France"
] |
Jack is in a _ school. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hi! I'm Jack. I'm in a new school this term. Now let me tell you about my school now. My new school is big and nice. There are one thousand and four hundred students and one hundred and forty teachers in my school. I like the teachers. They are very kind to me. My classmates are very friendly , too. They teach... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6670.txt | Hi! I'm Jack. I'm in a new school this term. Now let me tell you about my school now. My new school is big and nice. There are one thousand and four hundred students and one hundred and forty teachers in my school. I like the teachers. They are very kind to me. My classmates are very friendly , too. They teach me Chine... | [
"English",
"Japanese",
"small",
"Chinese"
] |
Which of the following is NOT a description of compounds? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Which of the following is NOT a description of compounds?
Choices:
A. They can exist in the form of atoms or molecules.
B. They consist of atoms of two or more elements bonded together.
C. They have properties that are different from their component elements.
D. They can be broken down into elements by chemical means ... | Correct answer: A | science | MEAP_2005_8_40 | {
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"They can exist in the form of atoms or molecules.",
"They consist of atoms of two or more elements bonded together.",
"They have properties that are different from their component elements.",
"They can be broken down into elements by chemical means but not physical means."
],
"label":... | A | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The card in a bedroom of the hotel is announced that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Welcome to the Ambassador Hotel. To make your stay as enjoyable as possible, we hope you will use our facilities to the full.
_
Breakfast is served in the dining mom from 8 to 9:30 a.m.. Alternatively, the room staff will bring a breakfast tray to your room at any time after 7 a.m., if you place an order fo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5944.txt | Welcome to the Ambassador Hotel. To make your stay as enjoyable as possible, we hope you will use our facilities to the full.
_
Breakfast is served in the dining mom from 8 to 9:30 a.m.. Alternatively, the room staff will bring a breakfast tray to your room at any time after 7 a.m., if you place an order for it by t... | [
"you should keep silence when walking past the room",
"the passenger of the room is taking a rest",
"the waiters mustn't enter the room",
"any visitors won't bother the hotel guest"
] |
The passage classifies(......) the desert plants according to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Desert plants fall into two sorts according to the way they deal with the problem of surviving drought. There are the drought--avoiders--those which persist only as seeds, ready to spring up when it rains, to flower quickly and produce another crop of seeds, and to die again. There are also the drought--resis... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23553.txt | Desert plants fall into two sorts according to the way they deal with the problem of surviving drought. There are the drought--avoiders--those which persist only as seeds, ready to spring up when it rains, to flower quickly and produce another crop of seeds, and to die again. There are also the drought--resisters--tho... | [
"the ways they take to deal with the typical climatic condition in desert",
"their shape",
"how they use water",
"when they produce their seeds"
] |
Producing light without heat is called what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Producing light without heat is called what? | luminescence | science | null | null | null | bioluminescence | osmosis | thermoluminescence | luminescence | The sun and other stars produce light because they are so hot. They glow with light due to their extremely high temperatures. This way of producing light is called incandescence . Some objects produce light without becoming very hot. They generate light through chemical reactions or other processes. Producing light wit... | null | null | null |
We can infer that Smallwood went to Lucerne _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Having taken a room at the hotel at which he had been instructed to stay, Smallwood went out; it was a lovely day, early in August, and the sun shone in an unclouded sky. He had not been to Lucerne since he was a boy, but remembered a covered bridge, though not clearly, a great stone lion and a church in which... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9617.txt | Having taken a room at the hotel at which he had been instructed to stay, Smallwood went out; it was a lovely day, early in August, and the sun shone in an unclouded sky. He had not been to Lucerne since he was a boy, but remembered a covered bridge, though not clearly, a great stone lion and a church in which he had s... | [
"to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the area",
"to do something as told",
"to visit his friend there",
"to get in touch with the shy and eager boy"
] |
Which of the following is true according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Pop stars today enjoy what once only belonged to the royalty. Wherever they go, people turn out in their thousands to greet them. The crowds go wild trying to catch a brief glimpse of their smiling, color1fully dressed idols. The stars are transported in their chauffeur driven Rolls Royces, private helicopters... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18309.txt | Pop stars today enjoy what once only belonged to the royalty. Wherever they go, people turn out in their thousands to greet them. The crowds go wild trying to catch a brief glimpse of their smiling, color1fully dressed idols. The stars are transported in their chauffeur driven Rolls Royces, private helicopters or execu... | [
"People are blind in idolizing stars.",
"There exists fierce competition in becoming pop stars.",
"The government taxes pop stars very little.",
"Pop stars' life is more luxurious than that of royalty."
] |
What can help you study better? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you know how to study better? Let me give you some advice about studying. First, don't put off studying. Many students do that. Then they have to cram the night before the exam. In fact you need good study habits and study a little every day. This way, you will prepare better for the exams. Second, pl... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6273.txt | Do you know how to study better? Let me give you some advice about studying. First, don't put off studying. Many students do that. Then they have to cram the night before the exam. In fact you need good study habits and study a little every day. This way, you will prepare better for the exams. Second, plan _ into... | [
"Only studying before the exam.",
"Studying and watching TV at the same time.",
"Studying in a quiet place.",
"Talking with friends on the phone."
] |
Bad habits come _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is easier to go down a hill than to climb up a hill, so it is to fall into bad habit than into good ones.
Bad habits do not come suddenly. They come little by little while people do not notice their danger. Some schoolboys first pick up bad habits in school and on the streets. When they cannot finish their ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6808.txt | It is easier to go down a hill than to climb up a hill, so it is to fall into bad habit than into good ones.
Bad habits do not come suddenly. They come little by little while people do not notice their danger. Some schoolboys first pick up bad habits in school and on the streets. When they cannot finish their lessons, ... | [
"quickly",
"suddenly",
"quietly and slowly",
"easily"
] |
Which of the following would the author probably agree with ? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A troubled young man in Connecticut laid his hands on the kinds of guns that no civilian should ever have and shot 20 children and 6 adults . It was a tragedy that " broke the hearts of America " , as President Barack Obama said . The obvious way to prevent the next such _ is gun control . And , yes , we need ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7144.txt | A troubled young man in Connecticut laid his hands on the kinds of guns that no civilian should ever have and shot 20 children and 6 adults . It was a tragedy that " broke the hearts of America " , as President Barack Obama said . The obvious way to prevent the next such _ is gun control . And , yes , we need it now . ... | [
"Gun control is the only solution to violence in America .",
"Arms trade can benefit our society if limited to a certain degree .",
"Readers should be given the right to choose what they want .",
"Violence in art should share the blame for the killing in America ."
] |
What happened to the girl in the end? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Will you trust your friends if you can't see anything? If you are falling, do you believe they will catch you and help you stand up? Our teacher helped us to get the answer.
One day, Mr. Morrie came into the classroom and said he had a game for us to try. He divided us into two groups. One student from the fir... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3081.txt | Will you trust your friends if you can't see anything? If you are falling, do you believe they will catch you and help you stand up? Our teacher helped us to get the answer.
One day, Mr. Morrie came into the classroom and said he had a game for us to try. He divided us into two groups. One student from the first group,... | [
"She fell on the ground.",
"She felt sad.",
"Only the writer helped her.",
"The other students caught her."
] |
How long will it take the dog and his blind master to learn to work and live together? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dogs like living with people. A dog can be a very good friend. He can do a lot of things for people.
Some dogs help people to look after sheep, other dogs help them to find lost children. And some of the dogs can help the blind do things.
Many years ago there was a ver dog. His name was Seeing Eye dog. Now we... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle98.txt | Dogs like living with people. A dog can be a very good friend. He can do a lot of things for people.
Some dogs help people to look after sheep, other dogs help them to find lost children. And some of the dogs can help the blind do things.
Many years ago there was a ver dog. His name was Seeing Eye dog. Now we can see ... | [
"One year",
"Five years",
"About a month",
"A week"
] |
If a student from Pakistan wants to take the SAT, how much should he pay at least? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
American colleges and universities consider a number of things about a student who wants to be admitted. Experts say the most important thing is the students' high school record. Besides, student's interests and activities may also play a part in getting accepted. But in most cases another consideration is how... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5776.txt | American colleges and universities consider a number of things about a student who wants to be admitted. Experts say the most important thing is the students' high school record. Besides, student's interests and activities may also play a part in getting accepted. But in most cases another consideration is how well the... | [
"21.5 dollars",
"63 dollars",
"85 dollars",
"43.5 dollars"
] |
If citrate accumulates in mitochondria, some of it passes into where and inhibits phosphofructokinase? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | If citrate accumulates in mitochondria, some of it passes into where and inhibits phosphofructokinase? | cytosol | science | null | null | null | pores | Golgi apparatus | epidermis | cytosol | null | null | null | |
The habit of listening to music can make a student _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We know music is very important in our daily life. Do you notice music playing at any of those places when you go somewhere? Today most stores, stations, restaurants and other places play music. You might even hear music in an office or on a farm.
Scientists believe that music influences the way people behave ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1980.txt | We know music is very important in our daily life. Do you notice music playing at any of those places when you go somewhere? Today most stores, stations, restaurants and other places play music. You might even hear music in an office or on a farm.
Scientists believe that music influences the way people behave . They th... | [
"slow in action",
"care about manners",
"think and learn better",
"worry about studies"
] |
What can be the best title for the text? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nowadays, the younger generations are often complained about the selfishness and lack of respect by the older generations. It is undeniable that some young people do need to be educated on mutual respect and concern for others, especially senior members of society. But we older people should have some unders... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16860.txt | Nowadays, the younger generations are often complained about the selfishness and lack of respect by the older generations. It is undeniable that some young people do need to be educated on mutual respect and concern for others, especially senior members of society. But we older people should have some understanding a... | [
"Should the young show respect for the old?",
"A debate between the young and the old",
"Who should be blamed, the young or the old?",
"Young people deserve more understanding"
] |
The passage mainly discusses _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My favorite English teacher could draw humor out of the driest material. It wasn't forced on us either. He took Samuel Johnson's dictionary, Addison's essays, and many other literary wonders from the eighteenth century and made them _ , even at eight o'clock in the morning. The thing that amazed me most was t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4178.txt | My favorite English teacher could draw humor out of the driest material. It wasn't forced on us either. He took Samuel Johnson's dictionary, Addison's essays, and many other literary wonders from the eighteenth century and made them _ , even at eight o'clock in the morning. The thing that amazed me most was that the f... | [
"teaching",
"literature",
"humor",
"knowledge"
] |
Who sponsors the restoration of the American Family Immigration History Center? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The American Family Immigration History Center is an exciting new interactive area at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum where more than 100 million Americans may search for their family's beginnings in the New World. Now, for the first time, the passengers records of the ships that landed some 22 million imm... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20884.txt | The American Family Immigration History Center is an exciting new interactive area at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum where more than 100 million Americans may search for their family's beginnings in the New World. Now, for the first time, the passengers records of the ships that landed some 22 million immigrants, ... | [
"Families whose family histories are kept here.",
"National Park Service in the United States.",
"Local government and visitors to the Museum.",
"The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc."
] |
According to the passage what did Susie and her sisters do on May Day? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Hey, do you know what? Today is May Day!" my sister announced. "Do you remember the May Day baskets we used to make with colored paper and paste?"
I recalled that my sisters and I would run around our neighborhood delivering the baskets brimming with spring flowers. We would place them on a doorstep, knock o... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13223.txt | "Hey, do you know what? Today is May Day!" my sister announced. "Do you remember the May Day baskets we used to make with colored paper and paste?"
I recalled that my sisters and I would run around our neighborhood delivering the baskets brimming with spring flowers. We would place them on a doorstep, knock on the doo... | [
"They gave their friends a basket of flowers secretly.",
"They sold baskets of spring flowers in neighborhood.",
"They hang a basket of flowers on their friends' doors.",
"They ran around the neighborhood to pick flowers."
] |
Swimming can make people keep _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Swimming is very popular in the world. Many people like swimming in summer, even in the other three seasons. Water makes people feel cool and swimming makes people keep fit.
If you swim in a wrong place, it may not be safe. A lot of people died when they were enjoying themselves in water, and most of them were... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5928.txt | Swimming is very popular in the world. Many people like swimming in summer, even in the other three seasons. Water makes people feel cool and swimming makes people keep fit.
If you swim in a wrong place, it may not be safe. A lot of people died when they were enjoying themselves in water, and most of them were students... | [
"clean",
"fat",
"healthy",
"ill"
] |
Bill Javis became a news-agent when _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bill Javis took over our village news-agency at a time of life when most of us only want to relax. He just thought he would like something but not too much to do, and the news-agency was ready-made. The business produced little enough for him, but Bill was a man who only wanted the simplicity and order and reg... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14823.txt | Bill Javis took over our village news-agency at a time of life when most of us only want to relax. He just thought he would like something but not too much to do, and the news-agency was ready-made. The business produced little enough for him, but Bill was a man who only wanted the simplicity and order and regularity o... | [
"he needed the money.",
"he decided to take things easy",
"he was quite an old man",
"he gave up clock-repairing"
] |
Why do people learn business English? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is important to learn business English if you are going to be successful in another country where English is the primary language. It will also be a great idea to practice speaking and writing in business English. If a university offers a course on business English, it will be a good idea to take the class.... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8943.txt | It is important to learn business English if you are going to be successful in another country where English is the primary language. It will also be a great idea to practice speaking and writing in business English. If a university offers a course on business English, it will be a good idea to take the class. Reading,... | [
"They want successful communication.",
"They want to ask the boss for a raise.",
"They want to have their own company.",
"They will have a chance to get a better job."
] |
The author implies that the use of mobile phones in such places as museums should be _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you know how to use a mobile phone without being rude to the people around you?
Talking during a performance irritates people. If you are expecting an emergency call, sit near the exit doors and set your phone to vibrate . When your mobile phone vibrates, you can leave quietly and let the others enjoy th... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5866.txt | Do you know how to use a mobile phone without being rude to the people around you?
Talking during a performance irritates people. If you are expecting an emergency call, sit near the exit doors and set your phone to vibrate . When your mobile phone vibrates, you can leave quietly and let the others enjoy the perform... | [
"limited",
"expected",
"encouraged",
"recommended"
] |
Glucose, fructose, and galactose are hexose sugars, which contain six atoms of what element? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Glucose, fructose, and galactose are hexose sugars, which contain six atoms of what element? | carbon | science | null | null | null | nitrogen | oxygen | hydrogen | carbon | Monosaccharides A monosaccharide is a monomer of carbohydrates. Five monosaccharides are important in the body. Three of these are the hexose sugars, so called because they each contain six atoms of carbon. These are glucose, fructose, and galactose, shown in Figure 2.18a. The remaining monosaccharides are the two pent... | null | null | null |
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