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From the passage you know that _ .
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Passage: Alex stared through the cabin window at the darkness. Soon his dad would call him. And he didn't want to go. He wished he hadn't come to the lake for the weekend. "We're ready," Dad said as he came in from the porch. " Grab your rod." Alex turned away from the window and slowly picked up his fishing rod. "Hav...
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Alex stared through the cabin window at the darkness. Soon his dad would call him. And he didn't want to go. He wished he hadn't come to the lake for the weekend. "We're ready," Dad said as he came in from the porch. " Grab your rod." Alex turned away from the window and slowly picked up his fishing rod. "Have fun!" M...
[ "Alex would like to go fishing there.", "Alex was used to fishing in the lake.", "Alex regretted going fishing at night.", "Alex didn't want to be there." ]
An example of beta decay is the emission of an electron by a carbon-14 what?
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An example of beta decay is the emission of an electron by a carbon-14 what?
nucleus
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Transmutation also occurs when a nucleus undergoes decay. An example of beta decay is the emission of an electron by a carbon-14 nucleus.
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Aida has twice as many dolls as Sophie, and Sophie has twice as many dolls as Vera. How many dolls do Aida, Sophie, and Vera have combined if Vera has 20 dolls?
If Sophie has twice as many dolls as Vera, then she has 2 * 20 dolls = <<2*20=40>>40 dolls Aida has 2 * 40 dolls = <<2*40=80>>80 dolls, twice the number Sophie has. In total, they have 80 dolls + 40 dolls + 20 dolls = <<80+40+20=140>>140 dolls #### 140
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
Aida has twice as many dolls as Sophie, and Sophie has twice as many dolls as Vera. How many dolls do Aida, Sophie, and Vera have combined if Vera has 20 dolls?
If Sophie has twice as many dolls as Vera, then she has 2 * 20 dolls = <<2*20=40>>40 dolls Aida has 2 * 40 dolls = <<2*40=80>>80 dolls, twice the number Sophie has. In total, they have 80 dolls + 40 dolls + 20 dolls = <<80+40+20=140>>140 dolls #### 140
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What kind of energy does pyruvate have a lot of?
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What kind of energy does pyruvate have a lot of?
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Pyruvate still contains a great deal of chemical energy. In fact, two pyruvate molecules contain most of the chemical energy from the original glucose molecule. If oxygen is present, pyruvate enters the mitochondria for complete breakdown by the Krebs Cycle and electron transport chain. If oxygen is not present, cells ...
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Which of the following is the typical way of American hospitality ?
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Passage: America is a mobile society. Friendships between Americans can be close and real, yet disappear soon. They don't feel hurt .If the same two people meet again, even years later, they _ the friendship. This can be quite difficult for us Chinese to understand. Friendships between us develop more slowly but may be...
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America is a mobile society. Friendships between Americans can be close and real, yet disappear soon. They don't feel hurt .If the same two people meet again, even years later, they _ the friendship. This can be quite difficult for us Chinese to understand. Friendships between us develop more slowly but may become life...
[ "Treating friends at home.", "Taking days off to be with friends .", "Meeting friends at the airport at midnight.", "Sharing everything they have." ]
What's the purpose in writing the text?
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Passage: Do you have any skiing equipment you no longer need? A ski school in the far north of India could put it to good use. In March we published a photo story about the extraordinary Zsnskar region in northern India,which is cut off from the outside world for more than seven months of the year,and only accessible ...
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Do you have any skiing equipment you no longer need? A ski school in the far north of India could put it to good use. In March we published a photo story about the extraordinary Zsnskar region in northern India,which is cut off from the outside world for more than seven months of the year,and only accessible via a fro...
[ "To raise money to develop this area", "To attract more tourists to the area", "To appeal to more locals to attend the school", "To ask people to give away their skis to the school" ]
What is Melanie trying to persuade her parents to do?
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Passage: The triathlon promises to be one of the most popular Olympic sports. Recently it has drawn huge crowds attracted by athletes swimming 1,500m, cycling 40km, and then running 10km, without stopping. But what makes an attractive 17-year-old give up everything for the doubtful pleasures it offers? Melanie Sears h...
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The triathlon promises to be one of the most popular Olympic sports. Recently it has drawn huge crowds attracted by athletes swimming 1,500m, cycling 40km, and then running 10km, without stopping. But what makes an attractive 17-year-old give up everything for the doubtful pleasures it offers? Melanie Sears has not ye...
[ "Buy an expensive bike for her.", "Give her half the cost of a bike.", "Pay for her to go to New Zealand.", "Let her compete in longer races." ]
Rich ran a 24-mile marathon in 3 hours and 36 minutes. On average, how long, in minutes, did it take Rich to run a mile during the race?
3 hours is 3*60=<<3*60=180>>180 minutes. Thus 3 hours and 36 minutes is 180+36=216 minutes. Thus, he ran the 24 miles in 216 minutes, and each mile took 216/24=<<216/24=9>>9 minutes for Rich to run. #### 9
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
Rich ran a 24-mile marathon in 3 hours and 36 minutes. On average, how long, in minutes, did it take Rich to run a mile during the race?
3 hours is 3*60=<<3*60=180>>180 minutes. Thus 3 hours and 36 minutes is 180+36=216 minutes. Thus, he ran the 24 miles in 216 minutes, and each mile took 216/24=<<216/24=9>>9 minutes for Rich to run. #### 9
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The above passage is written in order to _ .
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Passage: Top Four Ways to Build a Wonderful Life 1. Live Below Your Means There will always be temptation to give up the future for immediate pleasure. We all want to buy that new piece of technology, treat ourselves to an expensive night on the town, or take out a loan for the flashy car we can't afford. It might feel...
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Top Four Ways to Build a Wonderful Life 1. Live Below Your Means There will always be temptation to give up the future for immediate pleasure. We all want to buy that new piece of technology, treat ourselves to an expensive night on the town, or take out a loan for the flashy car we can't afford. It might feel great at...
[ "explain what true happiness is about", "offer ways to achieve a happy and successful life", "introduce different definitions about happiness", "persuade readers to find out the meaning of life" ]
What is a branded polymer that serves as energy storage in animal?
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What is a branded polymer that serves as energy storage in animal?
glycogen
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Glycogen is a branched polymer of glucose and serves as energy storage in animals.
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What theory of evolution is charles darwin most known for?
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Answer the following science question clearly and accurately.
What theory of evolution is charles darwin most known for?
natural selection
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Evolution focuses on past life forms and how they turned into present life forms. The history of life on Earth demonstrates how the first cells formed, turned into simple life forms, and then became more complex plants and animals. The studies of Charles Darwin have reshaped and influenced all aspects of biology. The v...
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When did the latest La Nina weather phenomenon begin?
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Passage: GENEVA, Feb.11 (Xinhua) --The current La Nina weather phenomenon may just be a partial cause of south prefix = st1 /China's freeze-up at the start of 2008, said the United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Monday. The latest La Nina pattern, which began in the third quarter of 2007, has picked up...
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GENEVA, Feb.11 (Xinhua) --The current La Nina weather phenomenon may just be a partial cause of south prefix = st1 /China's freeze-up at the start of 2008, said the United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Monday. The latest La Nina pattern, which began in the third quarter of 2007, has picked up strength...
[ "In the spring of 2007.", "In the summer of 2007.", "In the fall of 2007.", "In the winter of 2007." ]
The number, size, shape, and banding pattern of chromosomes make them easily identifiable in a karyogram and allow for the assessment of many chromosomal
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The number, size, shape, and banding pattern of chromosomes make them easily identifiable in a karyogram and allow for the assessment of many chromosomal
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7.3 Errors in Meiosis The number, size, shape, and banding pattern of chromosomes make them easily identifiable in a karyogram and allow for the assessment of many chromosomal abnormalities. Disorders in chromosome number, or aneuploidies, are typically lethal to the embryo, although a few trisomic genotypes are viable...
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The cup is lined with a layer of white chocolate to _ .
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: If you're not a fan of KFC's famous Double Down hot dog, don't worry! KFC in the UK is developing a new treat: an edible coffee cup. The product is still in the trial stage and not yet available for purchase, but according to a KFC news report, the treat is made from a unique biscuit, wrapped in sugar paper, a...
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If you're not a fan of KFC's famous Double Down hot dog, don't worry! KFC in the UK is developing a new treat: an edible coffee cup. The product is still in the trial stage and not yet available for purchase, but according to a KFC news report, the treat is made from a unique biscuit, wrapped in sugar paper, and lined ...
[ "make the cup smell delicious", "prevent the heat giving off soon", "help the cup look beautiful", "keep the biscuit tasting soft" ]
When Johnson said he had an injection in his neck each evening, he really meant that _ .
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Not many years ago,a wealthy and rather strange old man named Johnson lived alone in a village in the south of England. He had made a lot of money in trading with foreign countries. When he was seventy-five, he gave PS 12,000 to the village school to buy land and equipment for a children's playground. As a res...
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Not many years ago,a wealthy and rather strange old man named Johnson lived alone in a village in the south of England. He had made a lot of money in trading with foreign countries. When he was seventy-five, he gave PS 12,000 to the village school to buy land and equipment for a children's playground. As a result of hi...
[ "he liked drinking a glass of whisky in the evening.", "he needed an injection in the neck.", "a daily injection in the evening would make him sleep well.", "there was something wrong with his neck." ]
What does John look like?
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Passage: My name is Tom. My best friends are John and Ann. John lives near my house and we are in the same class. He's tall and thin, he has blonde hair and blue eyes. He is polite and very clever. He is very good at math and sometimes helps me with my homework sometimes. He usually wears jeans and a blue T--shirt. We ...
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My name is Tom. My best friends are John and Ann. John lives near my house and we are in the same class. He's tall and thin, he has blonde hair and blue eyes. He is polite and very clever. He is very good at math and sometimes helps me with my homework sometimes. He usually wears jeans and a blue T--shirt. We three oft...
[ "He is short", "He is fat", "He is tall and thin", "He has brown eyes" ]
According to the passage, why did snowmen become a phenomenon in the Middle Ages?
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Look to many of history's cultural symbols, and there you'll find an ancestor of Frosty, the snowman in the movie Frozen. It appeared on some of the first postcards, starred in some of the earliest silent movies, and was the subject of a couple of the earliest photos, dating all the way back to the 1800s. I di...
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Look to many of history's cultural symbols, and there you'll find an ancestor of Frosty, the snowman in the movie Frozen. It appeared on some of the first postcards, starred in some of the earliest silent movies, and was the subject of a couple of the earliest photos, dating all the way back to the 1800s. I discovered ...
[ "People thought of snow as holy art supplies.", "People longed to see masterpieces of snow.", "Building snowmen was a way for people to express themselves.", "Building snowmen helped people develop their skill and thought." ]
According to the research in the passage, British people tend to _ .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: There is no place like home--as long as it is far enough away, it seems. Britain has become a nation of nomads ,with nearly half of us living more than 100 miles from the town or village where we grew up, research shows. The trend is being fuelled by the Internet, better communications and property wealth. Peo...
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There is no place like home--as long as it is far enough away, it seems. Britain has become a nation of nomads ,with nearly half of us living more than 100 miles from the town or village where we grew up, research shows. The trend is being fuelled by the Internet, better communications and property wealth. People who m...
[ "become more independent whenever they graduate or grow up", "live or work far away from where they were born or grew up", "live near their own homes", "become more close to each other" ]
The main idea for the passage is _ . .
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Clothes are important and necessary to us, but do you know how to choose suitable clothes in a correct way? Here are some ideas for you. When you go shopping and want to buy some clothes,you should think about which kind of clothes you really need and decide how much money you can spend on them.Then look at th...
Answer: C
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Clothes are important and necessary to us, but do you know how to choose suitable clothes in a correct way? Here are some ideas for you. When you go shopping and want to buy some clothes,you should think about which kind of clothes you really need and decide how much money you can spend on them.Then look at the _ that ...
[ "buying less expensive clothes", "washing clothes in a right way", "being a clever clothes shopper", "choosing the well-made clothes" ]
What is the famous product mentioned in the passage?
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: We all know that when leaves fall to the ground they die and become food for worms. When worms pass the leaves, their waste can help to make the soil rich, from which the plants use to get their nutrition. The plants grow and provide food for animals. When the animals eat the plants, their waste goes back int...
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We all know that when leaves fall to the ground they die and become food for worms. When worms pass the leaves, their waste can help to make the soil rich, from which the plants use to get their nutrition. The plants grow and provide food for animals. When the animals eat the plants, their waste goes back into the soi...
[ "Paper.", "Dung .", "Fibers.", "Bamboo frames." ]
Her husband _ when she first found her present job.
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Passage: To Whom It May Concern: My husband and I got married in 1965 and for the first ten years of our marriage I was very happy to stay home and raise our three children. Then four years ago, our youngest child went to school and I thought I might go back to work. My husband was very supportive and helped me to make...
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To Whom It May Concern: My husband and I got married in 1965 and for the first ten years of our marriage I was very happy to stay home and raise our three children. Then four years ago, our youngest child went to school and I thought I might go back to work. My husband was very supportive and helped me to make my decis...
[ "was very critical of her", "felt disappointed", "was proud of her", "was happy but critical" ]
What does the passage tell us?
A
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Do you hear the name--Rain? Yes, he is a popular star of South Korea. Rain's music teacher gave him that name. His real name is Jung Ji Hoon. The 27-year-old singer is very good at dancing, too. His eyes are bright and his smiles are sunny. When he was a child. Rain was very quiet. But in Grade Six. Rain surpr...
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Do you hear the name--Rain? Yes, he is a popular star of South Korea. Rain's music teacher gave him that name. His real name is Jung Ji Hoon. The 27-year-old singer is very good at dancing, too. His eyes are bright and his smiles are sunny. When he was a child. Rain was very quiet. But in Grade Six. Rain surprised all ...
[ "Rain is a very popular star", "Rain is a popular designer", "Rain was very active when he was a child.", "Rain will stop singing next" ]
Surface tension is a property that can be found in what state of matter?
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Answer the following science question clearly and accurately.
Surface tension is a property that can be found in what state of matter?
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12.2 Bernoulli’s Equation 4. You can squirt water a considerably greater distance by placing your thumb over the end of a garden hose and then releasing, than by leaving it completely uncovered. Explain how this works. Water is shot nearly vertically upward in a decorative fountain and the stream is observed to broaden...
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According to the passage, slow reading _ .
A
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Speed-reading is a necessary skill in the Internet age.We skim over articles, e-mails and WeChat to try to grasp key words and the essential meaning of a certain text.Surrounded with information from our electronic devices, it would be impossible to cope if we read word by word, line by line.But a new trend ca...
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Speed-reading is a necessary skill in the Internet age.We skim over articles, e-mails and WeChat to try to grasp key words and the essential meaning of a certain text.Surrounded with information from our electronic devices, it would be impossible to cope if we read word by word, line by line.But a new trend calls on pe...
[ "contributes to understanding among people", "promotes the current technology advances", "provides people with a quiet environment", "cures the memory loss of elderly people" ]
Why do we need to use Standard English?
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Standard English is the formal English that you need to use when you write in coursework or in the exam. Standard English is the form of English you learn in school. All written English should be standard -- that means it should be clear enough for anyone in Britain to understand it. Standard English develope...
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Standard English is the formal English that you need to use when you write in coursework or in the exam. Standard English is the form of English you learn in school. All written English should be standard -- that means it should be clear enough for anyone in Britain to understand it. Standard English developed as the ...
[ "Because no one can understand dialect words.", "Because there are many kinds of English in the world, we need Standard English to make communication easier.", "Because local dialect belongs to certain region, not every one can understand it.", "Because standard English has been used for a long time." ]
According to the passage, the first impression you usually give others is created by your _ .
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: We start forming impressions of people we meet from the moment we set eyes on them. A large part of the first impression that you create comes from your body language. Your body language speaks louder than the words you say. Face The face is the most expressive part of the body. If you are feeling anxious the...
Answer: D
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We start forming impressions of people we meet from the moment we set eyes on them. A large part of the first impression that you create comes from your body language. Your body language speaks louder than the words you say. Face The face is the most expressive part of the body. If you are feeling anxious then your fa...
[ "interesting words", "attractive look", "polite attitude", "body language" ]
In a wheel and axle, when force is applied either to the wheel or axle, what aspect of the force does not change?
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Answer the following science question clearly and accurately.
In a wheel and axle, when force is applied either to the wheel or axle, what aspect of the force does not change?
direction
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In a wheel and axle, force may be applied either to the wheel or to the axle. In both cases, the direction of the force does not change, but the force is either increased or applied over a greater distance.
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What would be the best title for the text?
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: A program in the United States invites young people to visit a prison. The goal is to teach them to avoid bad choices and bad influences that could put them behind bars for life. Students can take a tour of the prison, in school groups or by themselves.At the end, the young people sit down for a discussion w...
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A program in the United States invites young people to visit a prison. The goal is to teach them to avoid bad choices and bad influences that could put them behind bars for life. Students can take a tour of the prison, in school groups or by themselves.At the end, the young people sit down for a discussion with some ...
[ "PATT Helps Prisoners Live a New Life", "Peer Pressure--a Cause for Youth's Crime", "A Program to Scare Youth away from Prison", "Teen Crime--a Great Concern for the Public" ]
This type of research is done because _ .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: A sunflower is a sunflower. A mobile phone is a mobile phone. But can you combine the two to do something for your local environment? As early as next year it may well be possible. When you have finished with your mobile phone you will be able to bury it in the garden and wait for it to flower . A biodegrada...
Answer: B
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A sunflower is a sunflower. A mobile phone is a mobile phone. But can you combine the two to do something for your local environment? As early as next year it may well be possible. When you have finished with your mobile phone you will be able to bury it in the garden and wait for it to flower . A biodegradable mob...
[ "the technology that produces mobile phones is changing quickly", "users are constantly throwing their mobiles away", "nobody has ever thought of recycling mobile phones", "producing mobile phones uses a lot of energy, so this has become a very big problem for the environment" ]
Compared with other books about the Royal Family, the biggest advantage of The Final Curtsey is that _ .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: One of the Queen's closest relatives and oldest friends was allowed to give a deep description into the family life of the Royals. Although there have been hundreds of other books declaring to offer a quick look behind the Palace doors, this is the first written by someone who is closely related to the Royal F...
Answer: B
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One of the Queen's closest relatives and oldest friends was allowed to give a deep description into the family life of the Royals. Although there have been hundreds of other books declaring to offer a quick look behind the Palace doors, this is the first written by someone who is closely related to the Royal Family and...
[ "its author is very famous", "its author knows the Queen well", "it presents reader a very different Queen", "it has pictures that have never been seen" ]
A school choir needs robes for each of its 30 singers. Currently, the school has only 12 robes so they decided to buy the rest. If each robe costs $2, how much will the school spend?
The school needs to buy 30 - 12 = <<30-12=18>>18 robes. So the school will spend 18 x $2 = $<<18*2=36>>36. #### 36
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
A school choir needs robes for each of its 30 singers. Currently, the school has only 12 robes so they decided to buy the rest. If each robe costs $2, how much will the school spend?
The school needs to buy 30 - 12 = <<30-12=18>>18 robes. So the school will spend 18 x $2 = $<<18*2=36>>36. #### 36
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How will the Amazon rainforest react to future climate change?
D
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Passage: Walk through the Amazon rainforest today and you will find it is steamy, warm, damp and thick. But if you had been around 15, 000 years ago, during the last ice age, would it have been the same? For more than 30 years, scientists have been arguing about how rainforests like the Amazon might have reacted to t...
Answer: D
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Walk through the Amazon rainforest today and you will find it is steamy, warm, damp and thick. But if you had been around 15, 000 years ago, during the last ice age, would it have been the same? For more than 30 years, scientists have been arguing about how rainforests like the Amazon might have reacted to the cold, ...
[ "It'll get drier and continue to remove CO2.", "It'll remain steamy, warm, damp and thick.", "It'll get warmer and then colder and drier.", "There is no exact answer up to present." ]
What can we conclude from the article?
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Two Christmas traditions have come under attack in recent years from environmentalists: Christmas cards and Christmas trees. Paper cards are seen as wasteful and, for some people, going card-free is another way of going green. They also argue that in a world of e-mail, Skype, Facebook and Twitter, people are i...
Answer: D
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Two Christmas traditions have come under attack in recent years from environmentalists: Christmas cards and Christmas trees. Paper cards are seen as wasteful and, for some people, going card-free is another way of going green. They also argue that in a world of e-mail, Skype, Facebook and Twitter, people are in touch a...
[ "The first Christmas cards were designed earlier than the world's first stamps.", "This year has seen a dramatic drop in Christmas card sales.", "Environmentalists advise people to buy cards that are sold for charity.", "Growing environmental awareness is encouraging people to recycle their cards." ]
What can we learn from the story?
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: There were smiling children all the way. Clearly they knew at what time the train passed their homes and they made it their business to stand along the railway, wave to complete strangers and cheer them up as they rushed towards Penang. Often whole families stood outside their homes and waved and smiled as if ...
Answer: D
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There were smiling children all the way. Clearly they knew at what time the train passed their homes and they made it their business to stand along the railway, wave to complete strangers and cheer them up as they rushed towards Penang. Often whole families stood outside their homes and waved and smiled as if those on ...
[ "Comfort in traveling by train.", "Pleasure of living in the country.", "Reading gives people delight.", "Smiles brighten people up." ]
What is a type of cell that supports neurons and maintains their environment?
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What is a type of cell that supports neurons and maintains their environment?
glial cell
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Figure 35.7 Glial cells support neurons and maintain their environment. Glial cells of the (a) central nervous system include oligodendrocytes, astrocytes, ependymal cells, and microglial cells. Oligodendrocytes form the myelin sheath around axons. Astrocytes provide nutrients to neurons, maintain their extracellular e...
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What will be reformed according to the passage?
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Passage: Reform the gaokao The college entrance examination is one of the most important tests in our lives. Now, the big exam has got a big change. the government announced a reform plan on Sept 4, 2014. According to the plan, there are only three required tests that everyone to take - Chinese, maths and foreign lan...
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Reform the gaokao The college entrance examination is one of the most important tests in our lives. Now, the big exam has got a big change. the government announced a reform plan on Sept 4, 2014. According to the plan, there are only three required tests that everyone to take - Chinese, maths and foreign language. Ea...
[ "The college graduation examination.", "The middle s chool graduation exam ination.", "The college entrance examination.", "The middle school entrance exanmination." ]
Daria wants to go to a concert by her favorite band. She wants to buy tickets for her and for three of her friends. One ticket cost is $90. How much money does Daria need to earn if she currently has only $189?
Daria wants to buy tickets for four persons, so the cost will be 4 tickets * $90/ticket = $<<4*90=360>>360. Daria currently has $189, so she needs $360 - $189 = $<<360-189=171>>171 more. #### 171
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
Daria wants to go to a concert by her favorite band. She wants to buy tickets for her and for three of her friends. One ticket cost is $90. How much money does Daria need to earn if she currently has only $189?
Daria wants to buy tickets for four persons, so the cost will be 4 tickets * $90/ticket = $<<4*90=360>>360. Daria currently has $189, so she needs $360 - $189 = $<<360-189=171>>171 more. #### 171
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Which of the following can we learn about self-confidence according to the passage?
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Passage: Self-confidence is an attitude which allows individuals to have positive yet realistic views of themselves and their situations. Self-confident people trust their own abilities, have a general sense of control in their lives, and believe that,within reason, they will be able to do what they wish., plan., and e...
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Self-confidence is an attitude which allows individuals to have positive yet realistic views of themselves and their situations. Self-confident people trust their own abilities, have a general sense of control in their lives, and believe that,within reason, they will be able to do what they wish., plan., and expect. Ha...
[ "Self-confidence is usually the symbol of special abilities.", "Parents' protection prevents children's self-confidence development.", "Parents and friends matter in building one's self-confidence.", "College students are the least self-confident group in society." ]
According to the text, baby sign language _ .
C
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Passage: What if our babies could somehow tell us what they're thinking about, what they want, and what makes them unhappy? Robyn Holt, researcher for Baby Talk New Zealand, says they can. Holt heard about baby sign language through an advertisement and decided to go along to a workshop . "Sign language is something t...
Answer: C
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What if our babies could somehow tell us what they're thinking about, what they want, and what makes them unhappy? Robyn Holt, researcher for Baby Talk New Zealand, says they can. Holt heard about baby sign language through an advertisement and decided to go along to a workshop . "Sign language is something that's alw...
[ "has been used in New Zealand for 30 years", "can easily make the parents understood", "has developed from adult sign language", "was designed by Robyn Holt" ]
What's the author's attitude towards the advice of "following your passion"?
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Passage: Do you want to love what you do for a living? Follow your passion. This piece of advice provides the foundation for modern thinking on career satisfaction. But this can be a problem. I've spent the past several years researching and writing about the different strategies we use to seek happiness in our work. I...
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Do you want to love what you do for a living? Follow your passion. This piece of advice provides the foundation for modern thinking on career satisfaction. But this can be a problem. I've spent the past several years researching and writing about the different strategies we use to seek happiness in our work. It became ...
[ "Disapproving.", "Supportive.", "Cautious.", "Unclear." ]
What substance comes toward earth's crust through mantle plumes?
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Answer the following science question clearly and accurately.
What substance comes toward earth's crust through mantle plumes?
magma
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Some volcanoes form over active hot spots . Scientists count about 50 hot spots on the Earth. Hot spots may be in the middle of a tectonic plate. Hot spots lie directly above a column of hot rock called a mantle plume . Mantle plumes continuously bring magma up from the mantle towards the crust ( Figure below ).
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Which of the following is a likely reason for a sinkhole to form?
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Which of the following is a likely reason for a sinkhole to form? Choices: A. the removal of underground resources B. a collision between two tectonic plates C. dense rock formations under the topsoil D. buildup of sediment on the ocean floor
Correct answer: A
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For every loaf of bread that Ted buys, he needs an additional 2 packs of sandwich meat and 2 packs of sliced cheese to make 10 sandwiches. The bread costs $4.00, the sandwich meat costs $5.00 per pack and the cheese costs $4.00 per pack. He has a $1.00 off coupon for one pack of cheese and an additional $1.00 coupon...
He buys 2 packs of sandwich meat at $5.00 a pack so 2*5.00 = $<<2*5=10.00>>10.00 He buys 2 packs of cheese at $4.00 a pack so 2*4.00 = $<<2*4=8.00>>8.00 The loaf of bread cost $4.00 plus $10.00 for meat and $8.00 for cheese so his total is 4+10+8 = $<<4+10+8=22.00>>22.00 He has coupons to use a checkout so his new tota...
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
For every loaf of bread that Ted buys, he needs an additional 2 packs of sandwich meat and 2 packs of sliced cheese to make 10 sandwiches. The bread costs $4.00, the sandwich meat costs $5.00 per pack and the cheese costs $4.00 per pack. He has a $1.00 off coupon for one pack of cheese and an additional $1.00 coupon...
He buys 2 packs of sandwich meat at $5.00 a pack so 2*5.00 = $<<2*5=10.00>>10.00 He buys 2 packs of cheese at $4.00 a pack so 2*4.00 = $<<2*4=8.00>>8.00 The loaf of bread cost $4.00 plus $10.00 for meat and $8.00 for cheese so his total is 4+10+8 = $<<4+10+8=22.00>>22.00 He has coupons to use a checkout so his new tota...
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From the passage, we can learn that Mr.Denner _ .
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Passage: Dear Mrs.Denner, Over the past five months, your husband has been causing quite a commotion in our store. Our complaints against Mr.Denner are listed below: July 2:Set all the alarm clocks in house-wares to go off at 5-minute intervals . July 7: Made a trail of tomato juice on the floor leading to the women...
Answer: D
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Dear Mrs.Denner, Over the past five months, your husband has been causing quite a commotion in our store. Our complaints against Mr.Denner are listed below: July 2:Set all the alarm clocks in house-wares to go off at 5-minute intervals . July 7: Made a trail of tomato juice on the floor leading to the women's restro...
[ "once poured some water on the carpet of the market", "managed to get some shoppers to camp together with him", "did all of these strange things due to his mental disease", "was once warned not to do such strange things in the market" ]
Which of the following is not true?
D
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Passage: One night in February 1962, John H. Glenn. Jr., flew over Australia. The man in the Mercury capsule was alone, but friendly voices reached him by radio. On the dark land 100 miles below, he saw a sprinkling of light. They marked the city of Perth, where people had turned on their lights as a greeting to him. ...
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One night in February 1962, John H. Glenn. Jr., flew over Australia. The man in the Mercury capsule was alone, but friendly voices reached him by radio. On the dark land 100 miles below, he saw a sprinkling of light. They marked the city of Perth, where people had turned on their lights as a greeting to him. In Friend...
[ "Countries must work together to track satellites.", "There are now about 70 tracking stations in the United States.", "The tracking network covers many more route miles now than before.", "Nobody has orbited the earth besides Glenn." ]
The theme of Gabriela Mistral's early works is _ .
D
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Passage: Gabriela Mistral was born on April 6, 1889, at Vicuna, a small town in northern Chile. Her parents were schoolteachers, but her father abandoned the family when she was 3. Taught by her mother, she began instructing in 1904, achieving success in many high schools. In 1909, her first love died. Shortly afterwar...
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Gabriela Mistral was born on April 6, 1889, at Vicuna, a small town in northern Chile. Her parents were schoolteachers, but her father abandoned the family when she was 3. Taught by her mother, she began instructing in 1904, achieving success in many high schools. In 1909, her first love died. Shortly afterward her sec...
[ "death", "happiness", "teaching life", "personal suffering" ]
What did the British think of the game?
B
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Passage: More than a hundred years ago, an American produced a game. He called it indoor tennis. The Americans were not interested in it at first so he sent it to his London friends and it became very popular in Britain. The game was then played across the dining-room table or on the floor with the net hung between...
Answer: B
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More than a hundred years ago, an American produced a game. He called it indoor tennis. The Americans were not interested in it at first so he sent it to his London friends and it became very popular in Britain. The game was then played across the dining-room table or on the floor with the net hung between two chai...
[ "Moving .", "Interesting.", "Terrible.", "boring." ]
Which type of music below can make people eat faster?
B
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: B
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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...
[ "Light music.", "Rock music.", "Sweet music.", "Soft music." ]
When doing his study, Orpinas _ .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Students who date in middle school have significantly worse study skills, are four times more likely to drop out of school and report twice as much alcohol and tobacco use than their single classmates, according to new research from the University of Georgia. "Romantic relationships are a symbol of adolescen...
Answer: B
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Students who date in middle school have significantly worse study skills, are four times more likely to drop out of school and report twice as much alcohol and tobacco use than their single classmates, according to new research from the University of Georgia. "Romantic relationships are a symbol of adolescence , but ...
[ "followed a group of students of 6th and 12th grade", "found that the students' study skills have connection with their frequency of dating", "completed questionnaires about the students' academic efforts", "completed a survey and a report each year" ]
What term is used to describe organelles that are found only in animal cells?
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Answer the following science question clearly and accurately.
What term is used to describe organelles that are found only in animal cells?
centrioles
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Centrioles are organelles that are found only in animal cells. They are located near the nucleus. They help organize the DNA in the nucleus before cell division takes place. They ensure that the DNA divides correctly when the cell divides.
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Which can be the best title for the passage?
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Passage: Women teachers are holding back boy students by blaming them for typically male behavior, according to a new study. Women teachers are always saying that boys are "silly" in class. They refuse to "sit nicely like girls" and are more likely to be addicted to "schoolboy tricks".Women teachers may also keep low e...
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Women teachers are holding back boy students by blaming them for typically male behavior, according to a new study. Women teachers are always saying that boys are "silly" in class. They refuse to "sit nicely like girls" and are more likely to be addicted to "schoolboy tricks".Women teachers may also keep low expectatio...
[ "Boys are less clever than girls in school.", "The best way to deal with naughty boys.", "Women teachers should be patient to boys.", "Boys are held back by women teachers." ]
According to the passage, we basically need a _ in reading.
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: The holiday is upon us. Finally, after months of study, you have some time to yourself. So, why not read a book? Well, some people will say, "Why bother with books? We have the Internet and other media that offer a lot of more colorful entertainment. Books are history!" But don't be fooled. I'm sure there's st...
Answer: D
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The holiday is upon us. Finally, after months of study, you have some time to yourself. So, why not read a book? Well, some people will say, "Why bother with books? We have the Internet and other media that offer a lot of more colorful entertainment. Books are history!" But don't be fooled. I'm sure there's still a lot...
[ "television", "pencil", "notebook", "dictionary" ]
Bertha plays tennis. Every ten games, one of her tennis balls wears out. Every five games, she loses a ball. Every four games, she buys a canister of three balls. She started with two balls and gave one to her partner. After twenty games, how many tennis balls does she have?
Bertha wears out 20 / 10 = <<20/10=2>>2 tennis balls in 20 games. She loses 20 / 5 = <<20/5=4>>4 tennis balls in 20 games. She buys canisters of 3 * 20 / 4 = <<3*20/4=15>>15 tennis balls in 20 games. Bertha started with 2 balls and gave 1 away, so she has 2 + 15 - 2 - 4 - 1 = <<2+15-2-4-1=10>>10 tennis balls after twen...
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
Bertha plays tennis. Every ten games, one of her tennis balls wears out. Every five games, she loses a ball. Every four games, she buys a canister of three balls. She started with two balls and gave one to her partner. After twenty games, how many tennis balls does she have?
Bertha wears out 20 / 10 = <<20/10=2>>2 tennis balls in 20 games. She loses 20 / 5 = <<20/5=4>>4 tennis balls in 20 games. She buys canisters of 3 * 20 / 4 = <<3*20/4=15>>15 tennis balls in 20 games. Bertha started with 2 balls and gave 1 away, so she has 2 + 15 - 2 - 4 - 1 = <<2+15-2-4-1=10>>10 tennis balls after twen...
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What type of energy is produced when two objects move together?
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Answer the following science question clearly and accurately.
What type of energy is produced when two objects move together?
mechanical energy
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The passage mainly tells us _
A
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Passage: Because of the financial crisis in the [IS andprefix = st1 /UK, college students are beginning to struggle to find ways to pay their tuition fees and accommodations. Recently, two majorUSstudent loan lenders--Citibenk and JP Morgan Chase--announced they were leaving the student-loan industry altogether. B...
Answer: A
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Because of the financial crisis in the [IS andprefix = st1 /UK, college students are beginning to struggle to find ways to pay their tuition fees and accommodations. Recently, two majorUSstudent loan lenders--Citibenk and JP Morgan Chase--announced they were leaving the student-loan industry altogether. Because ba...
[ "college students in the USand OK are faced with their financial problems", "it is the duty of the governments to salve college students' financial crisis", "private student loan is a good way for college students to overcome the difficulties", "further education is a good way out for college students to surv...
A mutation is a random change in an organism's what?
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A mutation is a random change in an organism's what?
genes
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At some point, the variation probably came from a mutation. A mutation is a random change in an organism's genes. Mutations are natural. Some are harmful, but many are neutral. If the trait from the mutation is beneficial, that organism may have a better chance to survive. An organism that survives is likely to have of...
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Which of the following is true about Fort Casey State Park?
D
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Passage: Beacon Rock State Park There are 33 tent sites in this park, as well as primitive camping areas. Seven miles of trails make this a nice location for bikers and hikers, too. The towering Beacon Rock, the result of a volcano thousands of years ago, is climbable. There's a 4, 500 feet trail up the rock, which pr...
Answer: D
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Beacon Rock State Park There are 33 tent sites in this park, as well as primitive camping areas. Seven miles of trails make this a nice location for bikers and hikers, too. The towering Beacon Rock, the result of a volcano thousands of years ago, is climbable. There's a 4, 500 feet trail up the rock, which promises th...
[ "Climbing is an activity in the park.", "It is not far away from Washington.", "We can go around the park by bike.", "There are many kinds of fun activities." ]
. What kind of man was the painter?
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: A beautiful and very successful actress was the star for a new musical show. Her home was in the countryside, but she did not want to go back there every night, so she bought an expensive house in the centre of the city, got some beautiful furniture and got a man to paint the rooms in new colours. It was ver...
Answer: D
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A beautiful and very successful actress was the star for a new musical show. Her home was in the countryside, but she did not want to go back there every night, so she bought an expensive house in the centre of the city, got some beautiful furniture and got a man to paint the rooms in new colours. It was very difficu...
[ "He was a careful man.", "He was a poor man.", "He was not friendly to others.", "He knew little about music and dances." ]
China is investing in Ukraine mainly to _ .
A
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: America is the world's largest food exporter . But the worst drought in half a century is hitting corn and wheat harvests. By twenty-fifty, the world will have to produce at least sixty percent more food to feed more and more people. China, a major food importer , is looking to producers around the world t...
Answer: A
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America is the world's largest food exporter . But the worst drought in half a century is hitting corn and wheat harvests. By twenty-fifty, the world will have to produce at least sixty percent more food to feed more and more people. China, a major food importer , is looking to producers around the world to make su...
[ "make sure of getting its future food", "help the poor people there", "build up a good relationship with Ukraine", "have competition with Africa and the Middle East" ]
From the letter we can learn that the writer was _ .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Dear Malia and Sasha, I know that you've both had a lot of fun these last two years on the campaign trail, going to picnics and parades and state fairs, eating all sorts of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn't have let you have. But I also know that it hasn't always been easy for you and Mom, and tha...
Answer: B
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Dear Malia and Sasha, I know that you've both had a lot of fun these last two years on the campaign trail, going to picnics and parades and state fairs, eating all sorts of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn't have let you have. But I also know that it hasn't always been easy for you and Mom, and that as exci...
[ "kind and hesitant", "ambitious and considerate", "selfish but merciful", "successful but stubborn" ]
You may need some special clothes when _ .
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Rainy days may ruin some cheerful plans for outdoor activities, but it doesn't have to be boring inside. On the next rainy day, try some of these ideas for a day full of fun: Tell stories. You might tell old stories you heard when you were growing up, or you might make up some really fascinating stories just ...
Answer: C
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Rainy days may ruin some cheerful plans for outdoor activities, but it doesn't have to be boring inside. On the next rainy day, try some of these ideas for a day full of fun: Tell stories. You might tell old stories you heard when you were growing up, or you might make up some really fascinating stories just for the k...
[ "in the kitchen", "telling stories", "playing \"let's pretend\" games", "making up stories" ]
What doesWang Ping have for lunch?
B
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Passage: I'm Wang Ping. I'm in Beijing. I like healthy food. I have milk and fruit for breakfast; rice , chicken and vegetables for lunch; vegetables, fruit and salad for dinner. Here is what my friends like eating. Let's have a look! Zhang Jian(inBeijing)Like: Li Ming(inShanghai)Like: Zheng Hui(inBeijing)Like: ,. ...
Answer: B
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I'm Wang Ping. I'm in Beijing. I like healthy food. I have milk and fruit for breakfast; rice , chicken and vegetables for lunch; vegetables, fruit and salad for dinner. Here is what my friends like eating. Let's have a look! Zhang Jian(inBeijing)Like: Li Ming(inShanghai)Like: Zheng Hui(inBeijing)Like: ,.
[ "Milk and fruit.", "Rice, chicken and vegetables.", "Chicken and hamburgers.", "Vegetables, fruit and salad." ]
Fission is a method of what type of reproduction exhibited by some planarians?
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Answer the following science question clearly and accurately.
Fission is a method of what type of reproduction exhibited by some planarians?
asexual
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Which of the following statements is TRUE?
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Sam Trafton was my violin teacher and what he said during one of my lessons often came back to me years later. One day he asked me how much I practiced, I said three or four hours a day. "Do you practice in long stretches, an hour at a time?" "I try to." "Well, don't," he shouted. "When you grow up, time won't...
Answer: C
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Sam Trafton was my violin teacher and what he said during one of my lessons often came back to me years later. One day he asked me how much I practiced, I said three or four hours a day. "Do you practice in long stretches, an hour at a time?" "I try to." "Well, don't," he shouted. "When you grow up, time won't come in ...
[ "The writer owes great thanks to Sam for teaching him how to use free time", "Sam has had a great influence on the writer's study.", "The writer didn't take the teacher's words to heart at first.", "Rapid concentration is actually more difficult than most people imagine" ]
When does a caldera form?
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Answer the following science question clearly and accurately.
When does a caldera form?
after an eruption
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after a hurricane
when faults form
after an eruption
A caldera forms after a massive eruption. The top of the volcano collapses, forming a basin.
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From the passage we can infer that _ .
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Have you ever had travel problems because your airplane was late? It is a common problem and it is getting worse. Airport delays make people angry and cost the country billions in lost work time. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the government agency that oversees air travel. They studied the probl...
Answer: D
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Have you ever had travel problems because your airplane was late? It is a common problem and it is getting worse. Airport delays make people angry and cost the country billions in lost work time. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the government agency that oversees air travel. They studied the problem of air...
[ "FAA is a national center which controls all the flight matters", "FAA has taken control to solve airport delays", "in San Francisco, each plane will delay about 40 minutes", "safety rules during bad weather may cause more delays" ]
What's the source of the money Chase used to help people?
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Father Maurice Chase used a special way to celebrate his 90th birthday. The Catholic priest took $ 15,000 in cash to Los Angeles' gutter and gave it away. Twenty wheelchair-bound people received $100 bills, while the rest received $1to $ 3 each. "I come out here to tell them that God loves them and I love the...
Answer: C
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Father Maurice Chase used a special way to celebrate his 90th birthday. The Catholic priest took $ 15,000 in cash to Los Angeles' gutter and gave it away. Twenty wheelchair-bound people received $100 bills, while the rest received $1to $ 3 each. "I come out here to tell them that God loves them and I love them and tha...
[ "All his savings.", "His earnings as a Catholic priest.", "Donations from the wealthy and celebrities.", "Donations from Loyola Marymount University." ]
People found that _ .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: When the world was very young, people lived in hot places .They didn't live in cold places because they could not keep warm there. At first men didn't know how to make a fire. Sometimes trees were hit by lightning .Then a fire was started .People took some of the fire near their homes. A fire was very importan...
Answer: B
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When the world was very young, people lived in hot places .They didn't live in cold places because they could not keep warm there. At first men didn't know how to make a fire. Sometimes trees were hit by lightning .Then a fire was started .People took some of the fire near their homes. A fire was very important for thr...
[ "wild animals enjoyed fire very much", "the cooked food tasted better than uncooked food", "the uncooked food tasted much better", "wild animals needed fire to keep them warm" ]
Dr Richard Fuller thinks the Queensland Government's action _ .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Australian cities can keep their native wildlife -- but only if they can kick their habit of urban sprawl . That's the finding of a new study by leading Australian environmental researchers Jessica Sushinsky, Professor Hugh Possingham and Dr Richard Fuller of The University of Queensland. "While urban develop...
Answer: B
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Australian cities can keep their native wildlife -- but only if they can kick their habit of urban sprawl . That's the finding of a new study by leading Australian environmental researchers Jessica Sushinsky, Professor Hugh Possingham and Dr Richard Fuller of The University of Queensland. "While urban development usua...
[ "is really brave", "is worth praising", "has an uncertain future", "should be performed nationwide" ]
Lisa was collecting socks to donate to a homeless shelter. She bought 12 pairs at a discount store. Sandra, her friend, came over and brought her 20 pairs of socks. Her cousin showed up with one-fifth the number of pairs that Sandra bought. After work, Lisa’s mom brought 8 more than three times the number of pairs Lisa...
Her cousin brought over 20/5=<<20/5=4>>4 pairs of socks Three times more than Lisa bought was 12*3=<<12*3=36>>36 Her mom brought 36+8=<<36+8=44>>44 pairs of socks In total Lisa had 12+20+4+44=<<12+20+4+44=80>>80 pairs of socks #### 80
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
Lisa was collecting socks to donate to a homeless shelter. She bought 12 pairs at a discount store. Sandra, her friend, came over and brought her 20 pairs of socks. Her cousin showed up with one-fifth the number of pairs that Sandra bought. After work, Lisa’s mom brought 8 more than three times the number of pairs Lisa...
Her cousin brought over 20/5=<<20/5=4>>4 pairs of socks Three times more than Lisa bought was 12*3=<<12*3=36>>36 Her mom brought 36+8=<<36+8=44>>44 pairs of socks In total Lisa had 12+20+4+44=<<12+20+4+44=80>>80 pairs of socks #### 80
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Passage: Our sun is a star, and nine worlds move round it. Worlds like these are planets . But there are other stars, other suns. Not only thousands of them, but millions of them. Do different stars have planets? We can see the planets round our own sun. But we haven't seen any more. The stars are too far away from us...
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Our sun is a star, and nine worlds move round it. Worlds like these are planets . But there are other stars, other suns. Not only thousands of them, but millions of them. Do different stars have planets? We can see the planets round our own sun. But we haven't seen any more. The stars are too far away from us. Stars g...
[ "The earth is one of sun's worlds", "There are millions of suns in the universe.", "The worlds are very bright.", "Some stars have planets" ]
Hard igneous rocks and easily dissolved sedimentary rocks respond very differently to what natural force?
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Hard igneous rocks and easily dissolved sedimentary rocks respond very differently to what natural force?
weathering
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Each type of rock weathers in its own way. Certain types of rock are very resistant to weathering. Igneous rocks tend to weather slowly because they are hard. Water cannot easily penetrate them. Granite is a very stable igneous rock. Other types of rock are easily weathered because they dissolve easily in weak acids. L...
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Passage: With the Tesla Roadster and other plugin electric vehicles hitting the road,demand is growing for accessible refueling points to recharge them. Carbon Day Automotive, a Chicagobased company,has now demonstrated a solarpowered recharging point, known as the Solar PlugIn Station,which lets motorists easily ch...
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With the Tesla Roadster and other plugin electric vehicles hitting the road,demand is growing for accessible refueling points to recharge them. Carbon Day Automotive, a Chicagobased company,has now demonstrated a solarpowered recharging point, known as the Solar PlugIn Station,which lets motorists easily charge thei...
[ "Chicago Will Soon Be Full of Electric Vehicles", "Chicago Calls on People to Buy Electric Vehicles", "Chicago Fights for Its Bid to Host the 2016 Olympics", "Chicago Shows Its Solarpowered Recharging Stations" ]
If you make a group booking for a group of 16 adults , how much should you pay ?
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Passage: The booking notes of the play " the Age of Innocence" . Price: $ 10 BOOKING: There are four ways to book seats for performance : ---In person The Box Office is open from Monday to Saturday , 10 a.m. --- 8 p.m. ---By telephone _ Ring 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card (Visa , MasterCard...
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The booking notes of the play " the Age of Innocence" . Price: $ 10 BOOKING: There are four ways to book seats for performance : ---In person The Box Office is open from Monday to Saturday , 10 a.m. --- 8 p.m. ---By telephone _ Ring 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card (Visa , MasterCard and Amex...
[ "$ 120", "$ 126", "$ 144", "$ 150" ]
According to the writer the posture problems happen_.
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Passage: Do you have back pain or difficulty with your eyesight? If you do, you are likely to have a problem of posture, which can be solved if you ask a help from a doctor promptly. The conference on posture held in Rome this year has brought out the fact that an Italian out of four have posture problems. Back pain is...
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Do you have back pain or difficulty with your eyesight? If you do, you are likely to have a problem of posture, which can be solved if you ask a help from a doctor promptly. The conference on posture held in Rome this year has brought out the fact that an Italian out of four have posture problems. Back pain is certainl...
[ "only in Italy", "simply in Rome", "in the whole world", "just in China" ]
The intermolecular structure of what has spaces that are not present in liquid water?
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The intermolecular structure of what has spaces that are not present in liquid water?
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According to the story A Winter Adventure, most of the neighbours _ .
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Passage: Looking for some inspiration or the "write" kind of ideas for your creative stories? To start with, some writers describe winter by using their five senses or their imagination. Others write on their favorite winter activity. Whatever you choose to write about, working on a winter story can always help to impr...
Answer: C
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Looking for some inspiration or the "write" kind of ideas for your creative stories? To start with, some writers describe winter by using their five senses or their imagination. Others write on their favorite winter activity. Whatever you choose to write about, working on a winter story can always help to improve your ...
[ "didn't work in winter", "stayed up late in winter", "missed the beauty of winter", "enjoyed the seasons except winter" ]
How many universities are there in the passage?
A
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Passage: Barak Obama(.), a black man, is the president of the United States now. He was born on August 4th, 1961, in Hawaii and has lived in many places. His mother was from Kansas and his father was from Kenya . Obama went to Columbia University in New York and got a law degree at Harvard University in Massachus...
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Barak Obama(.), a black man, is the president of the United States now. He was born on August 4th, 1961, in Hawaii and has lived in many places. His mother was from Kansas and his father was from Kenya . Obama went to Columbia University in New York and got a law degree at Harvard University in Massachusetts . Hi...
[ "Three .", "Six.", "Two.", "Five." ]
The passage suggests those people_would be most likely to take suicide.
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Passage: Dear editor, Several days ago, I heard that a dear friend of mine had killed herself. I was deep in sorrow by the sudden news. I can't keep calm any longer. I'm always thinking about life and death. Life is so precious. If we can slip into death in an impulsive moment, what use in all our efforts...
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Dear editor, Several days ago, I heard that a dear friend of mine had killed herself. I was deep in sorrow by the sudden news. I can't keep calm any longer. I'm always thinking about life and death. Life is so precious. If we can slip into death in an impulsive moment, what use in all our efforts and hope...
[ "who are alone", "who are weak-minded", "who fail in love", "who suffer from society's pressures" ]
From the passage we can know there are _ ways to tell time besides the clock and watch.
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Passage: How could we tell time if there were no watches or clocks anywhere in the world? The sun is probably the world's first "clock", except in the far north, where the Eskimos live. There, it's dark most of the winter, and light most of the summer. But in most of the world, people have used the sun as a clock. Eve...
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How could we tell time if there were no watches or clocks anywhere in the world? The sun is probably the world's first "clock", except in the far north, where the Eskimos live. There, it's dark most of the winter, and light most of the summer. But in most of the world, people have used the sun as a clock. Even today, ...
[ "3", "4", "5", "7" ]
A family of four----father, mother and two children who are seven and two, will visit the park, how much will they pay?
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Passage: Sherwood Forest Farm Park Lamb Pens Farm Edwinstowe, Mansfield Tel: 01623 823558 _ Lovely traditional breeds of farm animals, horses, wallabies, fallow deer, water buffalo and Kune pigs are waiting to greet everyone. Play areas, pets' corner, bird garden, a tearoom and a gift shop make this the ideal venue f...
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Sherwood Forest Farm Park Lamb Pens Farm Edwinstowe, Mansfield Tel: 01623 823558 _ Lovely traditional breeds of farm animals, horses, wallabies, fallow deer, water buffalo and Kune pigs are waiting to greet everyone. Play areas, pets' corner, bird garden, a tearoom and a gift shop make this the ideal venue for the wh...
[ "PS15.00", "PS13.50", "PS8.50", "PS17.00" ]
The passage suggests that _ .
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Passage: Have you ever heard the old saying ,"Never judge a book by its cover" ?This is a good rule to follow when trying to judge the intelligence of others. Some people have minds that shine only in certain situations. A young people with an unusual gift in writing may find himself speechless in the presence of a pre...
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Have you ever heard the old saying ,"Never judge a book by its cover" ?This is a good rule to follow when trying to judge the intelligence of others. Some people have minds that shine only in certain situations. A young people with an unusual gift in writing may find himself speechless in the presence of a pretty girl ...
[ "a good writer may not be a good speaker", "a good writer is always a good speaker", "a speechless person always writes well", "a good writer will find himself speechless" ]
When did Sally do her homework?
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Passage: Teenagers in England do much the same as children in America do. They enjoy sending messages by their mobile phones and they also like swimming, listening to the latest music, watching TV and surfing the Internet. How do teenagers in England spend their free time and holidays? Let's follow Sally, a British tee...
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Teenagers in England do much the same as children in America do. They enjoy sending messages by their mobile phones and they also like swimming, listening to the latest music, watching TV and surfing the Internet. How do teenagers in England spend their free time and holidays? Let's follow Sally, a British teenager, an...
[ "In the morning.", "In the afternoon.", "At lunch time.", "In the evening." ]
According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
D
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Passage: Fiona Famous was a very popular girl at school. She was clever and fun, and got on well with everyone. It was no accident that Fiona was so popular. From an early age she had tried hard to be kind and friendly to everyone. She invited the whole class to her birthday party, and from time to time she would give ...
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Fiona Famous was a very popular girl at school. She was clever and fun, and got on well with everyone. It was no accident that Fiona was so popular. From an early age she had tried hard to be kind and friendly to everyone. She invited the whole class to her birthday party, and from time to time she would give presents ...
[ "Fiona tried hard to find some true friends all the time.", "Fiona always spent more time with some of her friends.", "Fiona found that giving gifts to every friend was important.", "Fiona finally realized how she could find true friends." ]
John assembles widgets at a factory. He can make 20 widgets an hour and works for 8 hours a day 5 days a week. How many widgets does he make a week?
He works 8*5=<<8*5=40>>40 hours So he made 20*40=<<20*40=800>>800 widgets #### 800
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John assembles widgets at a factory. He can make 20 widgets an hour and works for 8 hours a day 5 days a week. How many widgets does he make a week?
He works 8*5=<<8*5=40>>40 hours So he made 20*40=<<20*40=800>>800 widgets #### 800
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How did the teenager help the author?
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Passage: When was the last time someone did something unexpectedly nice for you? Not someone you knew, but a total stranger? It's happened to me a few times, but two instances really stand out. A few years ago, I was dining out with a person who kept going on and on about himself, completely oblivious to the fact tha...
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When was the last time someone did something unexpectedly nice for you? Not someone you knew, but a total stranger? It's happened to me a few times, but two instances really stand out. A few years ago, I was dining out with a person who kept going on and on about himself, completely oblivious to the fact that I was s...
[ "He gave the author a glass of water.", "He gave the author orders firmly.", "He ran following the author.", "He ran in place of the author." ]
What can we know about Puglia?
A
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Passage: Our world is full of tourist traps and crowds of people. What if you could get out ahead of the crowded people and visit a place before it started swarming with crowds of people? Jose lgnacio, Uruguay Only about 300 people actually live here, but in winter, Latin famous stars like Shakira gather here. A new lu...
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Our world is full of tourist traps and crowds of people. What if you could get out ahead of the crowded people and visit a place before it started swarming with crowds of people? Jose lgnacio, Uruguay Only about 300 people actually live here, but in winter, Latin famous stars like Shakira gather here. A new luxury hote...
[ "Its diet enjoys wide popularity.", "Its food price is rising rapidly.", "It has the most delicious food in Italy.", "It has a luxury hotel named Bahia Vik." ]
The two-word sentences produced by babies _ .
D
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Passage: When children learn a language, they learn the grammar as well as words or vocabulary. No one teaches them; children just " _ ". Before babies begin to produce words, they produce sounds. Some of these sounds will remain if they occur in the language being learned, and others will disappear. This is called the...
Answer: D
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When children learn a language, they learn the grammar as well as words or vocabulary. No one teaches them; children just " _ ". Before babies begin to produce words, they produce sounds. Some of these sounds will remain if they occur in the language being learned, and others will disappear. This is called the "babblin...
[ "are simpler than those produced in the \"babbling stage\"", "are much more difficult than those produced in the telegraphic stage", "are strictly grammatical", "are meaningful and have function" ]
Prof. Murray and Dr. Minor became friends mainly because _ .
B
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Passage: One of the greatest contributions to the first Oxford English Dictionary was also one of its most unusual. In 1879, Oxford University in England asked Prof. James Murray to serve as editor for what was to be the most ambitious dictionary in the history of the English language. It would include every English wo...
Answer: B
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One of the greatest contributions to the first Oxford English Dictionary was also one of its most unusual. In 1879, Oxford University in England asked Prof. James Murray to serve as editor for what was to be the most ambitious dictionary in the history of the English language. It would include every English word possib...
[ "they both served in the Civil War.", "They had a common interest in words", "Minor recovered with the help of Murray", "Murray went to America regularly to visit Minor" ]
From the passage, we can know that Donald Trump was _ .
A
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Passage: Donald John Trump(born June 14, 1946), is an American businessman and politician who became the President-elect of the United Stateson November 8, 2016. Since 1971 he has chairedThe Trump Organization, the principalholding companyfor his real estate ventures and other business interests. Duringhis business car...
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Donald John Trump(born June 14, 1946), is an American businessman and politician who became the President-elect of the United Stateson November 8, 2016. Since 1971 he has chairedThe Trump Organization, the principalholding companyfor his real estate ventures and other business interests. Duringhis business career, Trum...
[ "wealthy and sucessful", "intelligent but mean", "good-tempered and tolerant", "forgetful and sensitive" ]
In the prefix = st1 /United States, almost half of the high school graduates _ .
A
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Passage: Education in the United States is compulsory for children up to about the age of sixteen.Most young people stay in school longer than that. Most graduate from high school at the age of 17 or 18. Almost half of these high school graduates continue their education at a college or university.Education for mo...
Answer: A
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Education in the United States is compulsory for children up to about the age of sixteen.Most young people stay in school longer than that. Most graduate from high school at the age of 17 or 18. Almost half of these high school graduates continue their education at a college or university.Education for most young ...
[ "go to colleges and universities", "need not pay any tuition", "have to enter open universities", "work hard to avoid errors on tests" ]
Are bones considered living or dead tissues?
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Are bones considered living or dead tissues?
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Which of following does the author most probably support according to the passage?
A
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Passage: Sports can help you keep fit and close to nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should realize that sport you choose might have great influence on the environment. Some sports are _ . Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but als...
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Sports can help you keep fit and close to nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should realize that sport you choose might have great influence on the environment. Some sports are _ . Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also lots of...
[ "Bicycling around the lake.", "Car racing on the road.", "Playing basketball in a gym.", "Swimming in a sports center." ]
Holt mentioned a parent and her child to show baby sign language is _ .
A
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Passage: What if our babies could somehow tell us what they're thinking about, what they want, and what makes them unhappy? Robyn Holt, researcher for Baby Talk New Zealand, says they can. Holt heard about baby sign language through an advertisement and decided to go along to a workshop . "Sign language is something t...
Answer: A
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What if our babies could somehow tell us what they're thinking about, what they want, and what makes them unhappy? Robyn Holt, researcher for Baby Talk New Zealand, says they can. Holt heard about baby sign language through an advertisement and decided to go along to a workshop . "Sign language is something that's alw...
[ "helpful", "difficult", "interesting", "special" ]
Why was the photo posted on the website?
C
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Passage: The baby elephant, Sheila, was moved out of Belfast Zoo because of fears she might be hit by bombers during the Belfast Blitz of 1941. She was one of the lucky ones. A lot of the animals were killed because of fears they might escape during the bombing and attack people. They included a tiger, a black bear, ...
Answer: C
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The baby elephant, Sheila, was moved out of Belfast Zoo because of fears she might be hit by bombers during the Belfast Blitz of 1941. She was one of the lucky ones. A lot of the animals were killed because of fears they might escape during the bombing and attack people. They included a tiger, a black bear, a wolf, a...
[ "To attract more visitors to the zoo.", "To celebrate the zoo's birthday.", "To find the elephant angel.", "To explain the war to the public." ]
Hearing the news about William, people in Cheekyville felt it was _ .
A
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Passage: One day, a train was approaching the small town of Cheekyville. On the train was a young man with a big suitcase. He was called William Warbler, and he looked very common indeed. What made him most unusual, though, was the fact that whenever he needed to communicate he did it by singing opera . It didn't matt...
Answer: A
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One day, a train was approaching the small town of Cheekyville. On the train was a young man with a big suitcase. He was called William Warbler, and he looked very common indeed. What made him most unusual, though, was the fact that whenever he needed to communicate he did it by singing opera . It didn't matter to Wil...
[ "unbelievable", "satisfying", "disappointing", "interesting" ]
The negative logarithm of the hydroxide-ion concentration of a solution is called?
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The negative logarithm of the hydroxide-ion concentration of a solution is called?
the poh
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As with the hydrogen-ion concentration, the concentration of the hydroxide ion can be expressed logarithmically by the pOH. The pOH of a solution is the negative logarithm of the hydroxide-ion concentration.
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If you want to go to the floor you want, you _ .
D
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Passage: A lift is wonderful. It is really only a small room. Rooms usually stay in one place. Lifts travel up and down all day long. Sometimes a worker stands in the lift. He or she operates it up and down. In modern lifts there is no worker. The people walk in. They know what floor they want. They push a button and t...
Answer: D
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A lift is wonderful. It is really only a small room. Rooms usually stay in one place. Lifts travel up and down all day long. Sometimes a worker stands in the lift. He or she operates it up and down. In modern lifts there is no worker. The people walk in. They know what floor they want. They push a button and the lift g...
[ "ask for help", "open the door of the lift", "ring the bell", "push the right button" ]
Signals from rods and cones can follow several different pathways in what structure of the eye?
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Signals from rods and cones can follow several different pathways in what structure of the eye?
retina
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What does Kennedy mean by"So much for bats being scary!"?
C
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Passage: The sun is setting on a summer night.At the entrance of a deep,dark cave,a few bats fly out.Within a few minutes,millions and millions of bats are pouring out of the cave. Sounds like a scary horror movie? Believe it or not,this scene takes place all summer long,at Bracken Cave in Texas,where 20 mi...
Answer: C
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The sun is setting on a summer night.At the entrance of a deep,dark cave,a few bats fly out.Within a few minutes,millions and millions of bats are pouring out of the cave. Sounds like a scary horror movie? Believe it or not,this scene takes place all summer long,at Bracken Cave in Texas,where 20 million bat...
[ "So much space is being occupied by bats!", "Bats are so much more scary than before!", "Never say bats are frightening again!", "So many bats are being scared away !" ]