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What do we know about Mr. Bellow? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was one of those terribly hot days in Baltimore. Needless to say, it was too hot to do anything outside. But it was also scorching in our apartment. This was 1962, and I would not live in a place with an air conditioner for another ten years. So my brother and I decided to leave the apartment to find somepl... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8479.txt | It was one of those terribly hot days in Baltimore. Needless to say, it was too hot to do anything outside. But it was also scorching in our apartment. This was 1962, and I would not live in a place with an air conditioner for another ten years. So my brother and I decided to leave the apartment to find someplace indoo... | [
"He loved children very much.",
"He was a fan of John Wayne.",
"He sold air conditioners.",
"He was a movie star."
] |
Which of the following is TRUE? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The legal age for drinking alcohol in the Unite States is twenty-one. Underage drinking is a crime but also a common part of college social life. This week in our Foreign Student Series, we look at alcohol rules at American colleges and universities. These rules differ from school to school, but many schools h... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12481.txt | The legal age for drinking alcohol in the Unite States is twenty-one. Underage drinking is a crime but also a common part of college social life. This week in our Foreign Student Series, we look at alcohol rules at American colleges and universities. These rules differ from school to school, but many schools have been ... | [
"College students are not allowed to drink alcohol at any time.",
"If students take an alcohol program online, they can drink alcohol.",
"Students having a first strike only receive punishment of fine.",
"Students with a second strike pay twice as much as students with a first strike."
] |
According to the author, it's environmentally friendly to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was growing up in the suburbs of New York, our first local Earth Day was organized around a drive to a town field where families were urged to empty items from their basements for recycling rather than dropping them in the dustbin. It was an eye opening idea for a kid in 1970.
But as an environmental r... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6689.txt | When I was growing up in the suburbs of New York, our first local Earth Day was organized around a drive to a town field where families were urged to empty items from their basements for recycling rather than dropping them in the dustbin. It was an eye opening idea for a kid in 1970.
But as an environmental reporter, ... | [
"buy packed organic foods",
"offer stars green products",
"refill water bottles",
"ask for free plastic bags"
] |
Which of the following about the Mars is NOT true? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The earth is the only planet that scientists think has life. Why does the earth have life while the other planets don't? For one thing, the earth is just the right temperature. As
from the sun, the earth seems to be just the right distance away. The planets which are closer to the sun are hot that their surf... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16394.txt | The earth is the only planet that scientists think has life. Why does the earth have life while the other planets don't? For one thing, the earth is just the right temperature. As
from the sun, the earth seems to be just the right distance away. The planets which are closer to the sun are hot that their surfaces bake... | [
"There could have been living things on Mars.",
"Mars has the largest volcano in the solar system.",
"There is almost no oxygen in the air on Mars.",
"Mars is smaller than the earth, and it is quite a bit cooler."
] |
Which is the best possible title of the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
They wear the latest fashions with the most up-to-date accessories .Yet these are not girls in their teens or twenties but women in their sixties and seventies.A generation which would once only wear old-fashioned clothes is now favoring the same high street looks worn by those half their age.
Professor Julia ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11978.txt | They wear the latest fashions with the most up-to-date accessories .Yet these are not girls in their teens or twenties but women in their sixties and seventies.A generation which would once only wear old-fashioned clothes is now favoring the same high street looks worn by those half their age.
Professor Julia Twiggy, a... | [
"Age Is No Barrier for Fashion Fans.",
"The More Fashionable,the Less Expensive.",
"Unexpected changes in Fashion.",
"Boom of the British Fashion Industry"
] |
When offering an apology , which of the following does the author prefer? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How do apology languages work? Have you ever tried to apologize, only to be refused? It may be that you were offering a partial apology in a "language" , that was foreign to your listener. The five languages of apology include:
Apology Language 1: "I am sorry."
List the hurtful effects of your action. Not "I a... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24173.txt | How do apology languages work? Have you ever tried to apologize, only to be refused? It may be that you were offering a partial apology in a "language" , that was foreign to your listener. The five languages of apology include:
Apology Language 1: "I am sorry."
List the hurtful effects of your action. Not "I am sorry i... | [
"\"You are right\"",
"\"I am sorry if ...\"",
"\"I was wrong.\"",
"\"Well, my day was just so...\""
] |
Finding levels of meaning is _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This was no ordinary class. The students who came together were all science or engineering professors at Cornell University. They had interrupted their research to accept an invitation to take part in an unusual experiment: "an interesting week of poetry." This class was part of a study to answer the questions... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7349.txt | This was no ordinary class. The students who came together were all science or engineering professors at Cornell University. They had interrupted their research to accept an invitation to take part in an unusual experiment: "an interesting week of poetry." This class was part of a study to answer the questions: Why is ... | [
"important for graduate students in humanities",
"difficult for graduate students in humanities",
"common for undergraduate students in science",
"easy for undergraduate students in science."
] |
The researchers surveyed the students in Israel in order to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Research has long backed the therapeutic value of diary-keeping for teenage girls and boys.But according to a new study, when teenagers detail their sadness onto a blog, the therapeutic value is even greater.Blogging, it seems, can be good for you.
The study, published in the journal Psychological Services a... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22612.txt | Research has long backed the therapeutic value of diary-keeping for teenage girls and boys.But according to a new study, when teenagers detail their sadness onto a blog, the therapeutic value is even greater.Blogging, it seems, can be good for you.
The study, published in the journal Psychological Services and conduc... | [
"make us believe that blogging is a must for teenagers",
"prove blogging is more effective in solving teens' emotional problems",
"find out their social and emotional state and help them out",
"check if blogging can help improve teens' emotional state"
] |
Some parents, friends or other students _ when the school team plays against other school team. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For many young people sport is a popular part of school life. Being in one of the school teams and playing in matches is very important. If someone is in a team it means a lot of extra practice and often spending a Saturday or Sunday away from home, as many matches are played then.
In can also involve travelli... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle54.txt | For many young people sport is a popular part of school life. Being in one of the school teams and playing in matches is very important. If someone is in a team it means a lot of extra practice and often spending a Saturday or Sunday away from home, as many matches are played then.
In can also involve travelling to oth... | [
"will play with them",
"will go with the team and support them",
"will train with them",
"will have a meal or a drink with them"
] |
People don't like Wednesday because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you struggled to get up for work on Wednesdays, there could be a good reason--it is the day our mood reaches its lowest point. Monday has traditionally been thought of as the most depressing day of the week but according to psychologists, midweek gives more cause for concern in reality. Wednesday represente... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11119.txt | If you struggled to get up for work on Wednesdays, there could be a good reason--it is the day our mood reaches its lowest point. Monday has traditionally been thought of as the most depressing day of the week but according to psychologists, midweek gives more cause for concern in reality. Wednesday represented the low... | [
"work seems to be endless on Wednesday",
"it is the most-structured day of a week",
"they have just had their weekend",
"weekend is still a couple of days' away"
] |
It can be inferred from the text that besides nursing, Florence Nightingale was also _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How Women Were Freed From Their Homes
As late as 1800, a woman's only place was in her home. Women in business were unheard of. No respectable woman would dream of entering what was strictly a "man's world". Even if she would, what could she do? Men were sure that no woman could do a job well outside her home... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14827.txt | How Women Were Freed From Their Homes
As late as 1800, a woman's only place was in her home. Women in business were unheard of. No respectable woman would dream of entering what was strictly a "man's world". Even if she would, what could she do? Men were sure that no woman could do a job well outside her home. This w... | [
"a doctor",
"a lawyer",
"a teacher",
"a businessman"
] |
Where can you add credit to your Visitor Oyster card? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Visitor Oyster cards are electronic smartcards that come fully charged with credit. Whether you're making a one-off trip to London or you're a regular visitor, using an Oyster travel smartcard is the easiest way to travel around the city's public transport network. Simply touch the card on the yellow card read... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12728.txt | Visitor Oyster cards are electronic smartcards that come fully charged with credit. Whether you're making a one-off trip to London or you're a regular visitor, using an Oyster travel smartcard is the easiest way to travel around the city's public transport network. Simply touch the card on the yellow card reader at the... | [
"On the Internet.",
"At a Tube station ticket office.",
"On Eurostar trains.",
"At Gatwick Express ticket offices."
] |
Rick can iron 4 dress shirts in an hour. He can iron 3 dress pants in an hour. If he spends 3 hours ironing dress shirts and 5 hours ironing dress pants, how many pieces of clothing has he ironed? | Rick has ironed 4 x 3 = <<4*3=12>>12 dress shirts.
He has ironed 3 x 5 = <<3*5=15>>15 dress pants.
In total, he has ironed 12 + 15 = <<12+15=27>>27 pieces of clothes.
#### 27 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Rick can iron 4 dress shirts in an hour. He can iron 3 dress pants in an hour. If he spends 3 hours ironing dress shirts and 5 hours ironing dress pants, how many pieces of clothing has he ironed? | Rick has ironed 4 x 3 = <<4*3=12>>12 dress shirts.
He has ironed 3 x 5 = <<3*5=15>>15 dress pants.
In total, he has ironed 12 + 15 = <<12+15=27>>27 pieces of clothes.
#### 27 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What are the three main types of rocks? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are the three main types of rocks? | sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic | science | null | null | null | crystalline , igneous and metamorphic | limestone , igneous and metamorphic | plutonic, igneous and metmorphic | sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic | A geologic map shows the different rocks that are exposed at the surface of a region. Rock units are shown in a color identified in a key. On the geologic map of the Grand Canyon, for example, different rock types are shown in different colors. Some people call the Grand Canyon “layer cake geology“ because most of the ... | null | null | null |
People are advised to put decals on windows to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Can we give a hand to those endangered animals? Yes, we may only do a little bit, but together our small actions add up to a lot.
1. Protect wildlife habitat.
Perhaps the greatest threat that faces many species is the widespread destruction of habitat. Cutting down forests, farming, and development all result ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4770.txt | Can we give a hand to those endangered animals? Yes, we may only do a little bit, but together our small actions add up to a lot.
1. Protect wildlife habitat.
Perhaps the greatest threat that faces many species is the widespread destruction of habitat. Cutting down forests, farming, and development all result in loss o... | [
"decorate the houses and beautify the environment",
"protect the windows from birds hitting",
"attract more birds to make homes nearby",
"avoid birds hitting the windows by mistake"
] |
What is the main subject discussed in the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Moods, say the experts, are feelings that tend to become fixed, influencing one's outlook for hours, days or even weeks. That's great if your mood is a pleasant one, but a problem if you are sad, anxious, angry or simply lonely.
Perhaps the best way to deal with such moods is to talk them out; sometimes, thoug... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9734.txt | Moods, say the experts, are feelings that tend to become fixed, influencing one's outlook for hours, days or even weeks. That's great if your mood is a pleasant one, but a problem if you are sad, anxious, angry or simply lonely.
Perhaps the best way to deal with such moods is to talk them out; sometimes, though, there ... | [
"How to beat a bad mood.",
"How to talk bad moods out.",
"How to do physical exercises.",
"How to join in aerobic exercises."
] |
Both "Holiday Gift Baskets" and "The Secret Santa Exchange" _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Gifts.com provides more than just ideas. Sure, our unique and unforgettable gift suggestions are a big part of why people love us, but we also offer endless ideas and tools to make every day a reason to celebrate. Here are our Great Christmas Gift Ideas:
Christmas Gifts for Parents
You love your parents like n... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12666.txt | Gifts.com provides more than just ideas. Sure, our unique and unforgettable gift suggestions are a big part of why people love us, but we also offer endless ideas and tools to make every day a reason to celebrate. Here are our Great Christmas Gift Ideas:
Christmas Gifts for Parents
You love your parents like no one els... | [
"provide gift baskets",
"sell gifts from top stores online",
"have a guide to help people choose gifts",
"are designed for people working in offices"
] |
What's the best title for this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The illegal ivory trade has been a major problem in Africa for decades. Poachers and hunters have killed off hundreds of thousands of elephants to obtain this precious material. Now, affected areas are taking action. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) announced on Wednesday that key sta... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16440.txt | The illegal ivory trade has been a major problem in Africa for decades. Poachers and hunters have killed off hundreds of thousands of elephants to obtain this precious material. Now, affected areas are taking action. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) announced on Wednesday that key states where... | [
"New Hope for Elephants.",
"Elephants are dying.",
"Elephants are valuable.",
"How to protect elephants"
] |
What day is it today? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
School cleaning day
Today is Saturday. It is our cleaning day. The pupils of our class are cleaning our classroom. Mary is cleaning the door. She is standing on a chair. Tom and some others are cleaning the windows. Some of us are sweeping the floor. Others are cleaning the desks and chairs. I am taking down t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6286.txt | School cleaning day
Today is Saturday. It is our cleaning day. The pupils of our class are cleaning our classroom. Mary is cleaning the door. She is standing on a chair. Tom and some others are cleaning the windows. Some of us are sweeping the floor. Others are cleaning the desks and chairs. I am taking down the old pi... | [
"Sunday.",
"Saturday.",
"Monday",
"Friday."
] |
The writer thought the blind man wanted to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was a sunny winter day. I had gone down the tower when a blind man came toward me. He kept close to the wall, touching it lightly with his arm. I stood still and looked at him walking toward the tower.
"What does a blind man want to climb up the tower for?" I wondered, "Not the view certainly, perhaps he ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10080.txt | It was a sunny winter day. I had gone down the tower when a blind man came toward me. He kept close to the wall, touching it lightly with his arm. I stood still and looked at him walking toward the tower.
"What does a blind man want to climb up the tower for?" I wondered, "Not the view certainly, perhaps he wants to ... | [
"see the view",
"breathe the fresh air",
"warm himself",
"jump off the tower"
] |
69. After watching the gestures of speakers of the three different languages, Dr. Kita concluded that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Speakers of different languages not only describe the world differently but think about it differently too, according to a new study.
Researchers used a cartoon cat Sylvester to study how language was reflected in the gestures people made. Dr. Sotaro Kita of the University of Bristol's Department of Experime... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16340.txt | Speakers of different languages not only describe the world differently but think about it differently too, according to a new study.
Researchers used a cartoon cat Sylvester to study how language was reflected in the gestures people made. Dr. Sotaro Kita of the University of Bristol's Department of Experimental Psyc... | [
"Japanese and Turkish people couldn't express the meaning of \"swing\"",
"English was obviously better than Japanese and Turkish",
"no word in Japanese and Turkish could express some ideas of English",
"every language had its own special way to describe things"
] |
We can learn from the text that Fitzsimons's invention _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Andrew Ritchie, inventor of the Brompton folding bicycle, once said that the perfect portable bike would be "like a magic carpet...You could fold it up and put it into your pocket or handbag". Then he paused: "But you'll always be limited by the size of the wheels. And so far no one has invented a folding whee... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8163.txt | Andrew Ritchie, inventor of the Brompton folding bicycle, once said that the perfect portable bike would be "like a magic carpet...You could fold it up and put it into your pocket or handbag". Then he paused: "But you'll always be limited by the size of the wheels. And so far no one has invented a folding wheel."
It wa... | [
"kept the tyre as a whole piece",
"was made into production soon",
"left little room for improvement",
"changed our views on bag design"
] |
Which of the following is true? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tom was a poor boy. He made a living by cleaning leather shoes for others in the street. Tom was also a clever boy.
One day, a very rich man with the name Miser appeared in front of Tom. He watched his dirty shoes for a while, and then looked at Tom. Tom knew this kind of people well: they love money very much... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2453.txt | Tom was a poor boy. He made a living by cleaning leather shoes for others in the street. Tom was also a clever boy.
One day, a very rich man with the name Miser appeared in front of Tom. He watched his dirty shoes for a while, and then looked at Tom. Tom knew this kind of people well: they love money very much and hate... | [
"The boy was waiting for the rich man that day.",
"Mr. Miser didn't want to have his shoes cleaned.",
"The rich man won at last.",
"The rich man had to pay the boy for his work."
] |
The farms on the Delmarva Peninsula used to use _ in chicken houses to provide fresh air. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Planting trees around poultry farms can improve air and water quality -- and relations with neighbors. Research has shown that just three rows of trees near poultry houses can reduce the release of dust and ammonia . They can also reduce the strong smell of ammonia gas.
The trees take dust, ammonia and odors i... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16325.txt | Planting trees around poultry farms can improve air and water quality -- and relations with neighbors. Research has shown that just three rows of trees near poultry houses can reduce the release of dust and ammonia . They can also reduce the strong smell of ammonia gas.
The trees take dust, ammonia and odors in their l... | [
"trees",
"tunnel fans",
"windows",
"poles"
] |
A company is hosting a seminar. So far, 30 attendees from company A have been registered; company B has twice the number of attendees of company A; company C has 10 more attendees than company A; company D has 5 fewer attendees than company C. If a total of 185 attendees have registered, how many attendees who register... | There are 30 x 2 = <<30*2=60>>60 attendees from company B.
Company C has 30 + 10 = <<30+10=40>>40 attendees.
Company D has 40 - 5 = <<40-5=35>>35 registered attendees.
So, the total attendees from company A, B, C, and D is 30 + 60 + 40 + 35 = <<30+60+40+35=165>>165.
Therefore there are 185 - 165 = <<185-165=20>>20 atte... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A company is hosting a seminar. So far, 30 attendees from company A have been registered; company B has twice the number of attendees of company A; company C has 10 more attendees than company A; company D has 5 fewer attendees than company C. If a total of 185 attendees have registered, how many attendees who register... | There are 30 x 2 = <<30*2=60>>60 attendees from company B.
Company C has 30 + 10 = <<30+10=40>>40 attendees.
Company D has 40 - 5 = <<40-5=35>>35 registered attendees.
So, the total attendees from company A, B, C, and D is 30 + 60 + 40 + 35 = <<30+60+40+35=165>>165.
Therefore there are 185 - 165 = <<185-165=20>>20 atte... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
How did the mother probably feel at the boy's death? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A boy was born to a couple after eleven years of marriage. They were a loving couple and the boy was the apple of their eyes. When the boy was around two years old, one morning the husband saw a medicine bottle open. He was late for work so he asked the wife to cap the bottle and keep it in the cupboard. The m... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20289.txt | A boy was born to a couple after eleven years of marriage. They were a loving couple and the boy was the apple of their eyes. When the boy was around two years old, one morning the husband saw a medicine bottle open. He was late for work so he asked the wife to cap the bottle and keep it in the cupboard. The mother, pr... | [
"sad and calm.",
"surprised and terrified.",
"angry and sad.",
"surprised and annoyed."
] |
What is the author's purpose of writing the text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Consider yourself warned. Sunday is April Fools' Day, a day when you are encouraged to play tricks on loved ones and even the people you meet at the bus stop. It's a strange tradition, but how did it get started?
Nobody is completely sure about the origin of this, the silliest of holidays. However, the urban l... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14880.txt | Consider yourself warned. Sunday is April Fools' Day, a day when you are encouraged to play tricks on loved ones and even the people you meet at the bus stop. It's a strange tradition, but how did it get started?
Nobody is completely sure about the origin of this, the silliest of holidays. However, the urban legend exp... | [
"To teach us how to avoid being tricked.",
"To point out the best way to trick others.",
"To introduce the history of April Fools' Day.",
"To stress the importance of April Fools' Day."
] |
Because food plants have done well, _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Here is nine o' clock news
Prime Minister Abdul Krim of Tyrea has said that the danger in the Middle East is greater now than for the past two years. His country does not want war, he says, but the Tyrean people have waited too long for an end to the troubles with their neighbours. If war comes, says Mr King, ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle933.txt | Here is nine o' clock news
Prime Minister Abdul Krim of Tyrea has said that the danger in the Middle East is greater now than for the past two years. His country does not want war, he says, but the Tyrean people have waited too long for an end to the troubles with their neighbours. If war comes, says Mr King, Tyrea wil... | [
"fruit and vegetables will cost less this year",
"there will be a ware, wet spring and a fine summer",
"food will cost less than it did in the spring",
"plants will cost less this year"
] |
Whose works are personal? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
No one can deny that buttons are an important clothing device. But, can they rise to the level of art? Organizers of an exhibit in New York think so.
Peter Souleo Wright organized "The Button Show" at Rush Arts Gallery in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. Eleven artists used the small, ordinary objects to... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14276.txt | No one can deny that buttons are an important clothing device. But, can they rise to the level of art? Organizers of an exhibit in New York think so.
Peter Souleo Wright organized "The Button Show" at Rush Arts Gallery in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. Eleven artists used the small, ordinary objects to create s... | [
"Peter Souleo Wright.",
"Beau McCall.",
"Lisa Kokin.",
"Amalia Amaki."
] |
58.It can be concluded that the passage is most probably part of a(n) _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In July 1994 Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, was struck by 21 pieces of a comet . When the fragments landed in the southern part of the giant planet, the explosions were watched by scientists here on earth. But what if our own planet was hit by a comet?
The year is 2094. It has been announc... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4218.txt | In July 1994 Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, was struck by 21 pieces of a comet . When the fragments landed in the southern part of the giant planet, the explosions were watched by scientists here on earth. But what if our own planet was hit by a comet?
The year is 2094. It has been announced that a... | [
"article of popular science",
"news report",
"research paper",
"horror story"
] |
How does Simon go to school? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Simon is a student in a middle school. He is very strong. He goes to No.6 Middle School on a bus. He's good at English. But he's often late for his English classes. His father is a doctor. He's big and tall. He works in a big hospital. His mother is a nurse. She's slim and pretty. They are in the same hospital... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3735.txt | Simon is a student in a middle school. He is very strong. He goes to No.6 Middle School on a bus. He's good at English. But he's often late for his English classes. His father is a doctor. He's big and tall. He works in a big hospital. His mother is a nurse. She's slim and pretty. They are in the same hospital. They al... | [
"By bike.",
"His father takes him to school every day.",
"On foot.",
"By bus."
] |
Susan, Arthur, Tom and, Bob are siblings. Arthur is 2 years older than Susan, and Tom is 3 years younger than Bob. If Bob is 11 years old, and Susan is 15 years old, how old are all four family members in total? | Arthur is 2 years older than Susan, so he is 15 + 2 = <<15+2=17>>17 years old.
Bob is 11 years old, so Tom is 11 - 3 = <<11-3=8>>8 years old.
So in total these four family members have 11 + 15 + 17 + 8 = <<11+15+17+8=51>>51 years.
#### 51 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Susan, Arthur, Tom and, Bob are siblings. Arthur is 2 years older than Susan, and Tom is 3 years younger than Bob. If Bob is 11 years old, and Susan is 15 years old, how old are all four family members in total? | Arthur is 2 years older than Susan, so he is 15 + 2 = <<15+2=17>>17 years old.
Bob is 11 years old, so Tom is 11 - 3 = <<11-3=8>>8 years old.
So in total these four family members have 11 + 15 + 17 + 8 = <<11+15+17+8=51>>51 years.
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Which of the following is an example of an escape strategy that is used to avoid being killed and eaten by predators? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Which of the following is an example of an escape strategy that is used to avoid being killed and eaten by predators?
Choices:
A. Deer shed their antlers in the fall.
B. Newts drop their tails when threatened.
C. Anglerfish produce light to attract other fish.
D. Otters produce oil to coat their fur and make it waterp... | Correct answer: B | science | MEAP_2005_8_8 | {
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Jack is the name of _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Almost everyone likes dogs, and almost everyone likes reading stories about dogs.
I have a friend. The friend has a large police dog. Its name is Jack. Police dogs are often very clever. Every Sunday afternoon my friend takes Jack for a long walk in the park. Jack likes these long walks very much.
One Sunday a... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11460.txt | Almost everyone likes dogs, and almost everyone likes reading stories about dogs.
I have a friend. The friend has a large police dog. Its name is Jack. Police dogs are often very clever. Every Sunday afternoon my friend takes Jack for a long walk in the park. Jack likes these long walks very much.
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Which of the following is Wrong about H7N9 transmission? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A deadly strain of avian flu may have passed between people for the first time, experts believe.The avian influenza A (H7N9) virus is thought to have been transmitted between father and daughter in eastern China, according to research published online by the British Medical Journal (BMJ).
The findings provide ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4327.txt | A deadly strain of avian flu may have passed between people for the first time, experts believe.The avian influenza A (H7N9) virus is thought to have been transmitted between father and daughter in eastern China, according to research published online by the British Medical Journal (BMJ).
The findings provide the stron... | [
"It was limited and non-sustainable",
"It was person to person transmission",
"It wasn't progressed any further down the path towards a world-wide virus.",
"It happened between father and daughter ."
] |
Which of the following is True according to the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When Sally Ride was ten years old, she had no idea that she would some day grow up to be one of America's first woman astronauts. In fact, if you had asked her then what wanted to be, she would have said, " I want to play shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers." Sally collected baseball cards by the boxful, and... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5003.txt | When Sally Ride was ten years old, she had no idea that she would some day grow up to be one of America's first woman astronauts. In fact, if you had asked her then what wanted to be, she would have said, " I want to play shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers." Sally collected baseball cards by the boxful, and she knew... | [
"According to the story, Sally Ride is a woman astrophysicist.",
"The ambition of becoming a woman astronaut was made in Sally's childhood.",
"Freedom 7 and Skylab 3 are the names of the nearest stars.",
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Who is going to the new film? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The students are talking about their weekend plans.
Mavish: What are you going to do at the weekend, Amy?
Amy: I'm going to do my homework on Sunday. I've got a lot of homework. I didn't do in the week.
Mavish: Then we could all do something on Saturday?
Tom: I'm going swimming in the morning. But I'm not doin... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7784.txt | The students are talking about their weekend plans.
Mavish: What are you going to do at the weekend, Amy?
Amy: I'm going to do my homework on Sunday. I've got a lot of homework. I didn't do in the week.
Mavish: Then we could all do something on Saturday?
Tom: I'm going swimming in the morning. But I'm not doing anythin... | [
"Raj and Lu.",
"Raj , Amy and Lu.",
"Ben and Tom.",
"Mavish, Ben and Tom."
] |
Our bodies use what, primarily in the form of glucose, for our immediate energy needs - although they are not as energy dense or capable of long-term storage as lipids? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Our bodies use what, primarily in the form of glucose, for our immediate energy needs - although they are not as energy dense or capable of long-term storage as lipids? | carbohydrates | science | null | null | null | proteins | enzymes | electrolytes | carbohydrates | Opening Essay On July 11, 2003, the Food and Drug Administration amended its food labeling regulations to require that manufacturers list the amount of trans fatty acids on Nutrition Facts labels of foods and dietary supplements, effective January 1, 2006. This amendment was a response to published studies demonstratin... | null | null | null |
Why does Mrs. Black go to see the doctor? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mrs. Black is such a heavy woman in the world that one day she goes to see the doctor.
The doctor tells her that she should eat more vegetables and less meat. So the next morning she only has an egg and a glass of milk for breakfast. And she has some rice and vegetables for lunch.
In the evening, she feels ver... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7633.txt | Mrs. Black is such a heavy woman in the world that one day she goes to see the doctor.
The doctor tells her that she should eat more vegetables and less meat. So the next morning she only has an egg and a glass of milk for breakfast. And she has some rice and vegetables for lunch.
In the evening, she feels very hungry.... | [
"Because she has a cold.",
"Because she can't eat meat.",
"Because she can't sleep well.",
"Because she is too fat."
] |
The hard beak of the octopus is used for _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The octopus's reputation as a human-killer isn't simply an exaggeration --it is a total myth. The octopus can indeed be a deadly hunter, but only of its natural victims. Some shellfish and an occasional sick or incautious fish have reason to be frightened of this multi-armed hunter, but a person is much too la... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4606.txt | The octopus's reputation as a human-killer isn't simply an exaggeration --it is a total myth. The octopus can indeed be a deadly hunter, but only of its natural victims. Some shellfish and an occasional sick or incautious fish have reason to be frightened of this multi-armed hunter, but a person is much too large to in... | [
"attacking deep-sea divers",
"cutting up large pieces of meat",
"cutting open its victims",
"defending itself"
] |
In Britain, if you don't want other people to think you are strange, you'd better _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The English, as a race, are very different in many ways from all other nationalities, including their closest neighbors, the French, the Belgians and the Dutch. It is claimed that living on an island separated from the rest of Europe has much to do with it. Whatever the reasons are, it may be fairly stated tha... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1091.txt | The English, as a race, are very different in many ways from all other nationalities, including their closest neighbors, the French, the Belgians and the Dutch. It is claimed that living on an island separated from the rest of Europe has much to do with it. Whatever the reasons are, it may be fairly stated that the Eng... | [
"talk with others as much as possible",
"behave just like the English do",
"say nothing about yourself",
"shake hands with everyone you meet"
] |
In what kind situation will a person say, "Do not bad mouth me."? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People use their mouths for many things.They eat, talk, shout and sing. They smile and they kiss. In English language ,there are many expressions using the word "mouth".Foe example, If you say bad things about a person, the person might protest and say " Don't bad mouth me." Sometimes ,people say something to ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22224.txt | People use their mouths for many things.They eat, talk, shout and sing. They smile and they kiss. In English language ,there are many expressions using the word "mouth".Foe example, If you say bad things about a person, the person might protest and say " Don't bad mouth me." Sometimes ,people say something to a friend ... | [
"When he feels down",
"When he regretful",
"When he is spoken ill of",
"When he feels innocent."
] |
Some experts believe that the hybrid car will have a large market in future because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Today's drivers may feel shocked by the high price of petrol when they drive to the gas station. However, the car industry has the technology to solve _ . It's the hybrid car .
What is a hybrid car? Any car that uses two or more sources of power is a hybrid car. Most hybrid cars on the road right now are petro... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10886.txt | Today's drivers may feel shocked by the high price of petrol when they drive to the gas station. However, the car industry has the technology to solve _ . It's the hybrid car .
What is a hybrid car? Any car that uses two or more sources of power is a hybrid car. Most hybrid cars on the road right now are petrol-electri... | [
"it is just powered by renewable energy",
"it saves money and is eco-friendly",
"it goes further than a traditional car",
"it is safe, cheap and produces no air pollution"
] |
Which is the author's suggestion for us? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We always read reports about costs of oil going up and we will think this is our most valuable material. However, water is the most valuable resource . People in the Middle East are more worried about this than oil. Maybe the next war will be about water.
In the future, to control the quality and quantity , yo... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12073.txt | We always read reports about costs of oil going up and we will think this is our most valuable material. However, water is the most valuable resource . People in the Middle East are more worried about this than oil. Maybe the next war will be about water.
In the future, to control the quality and quantity , you will us... | [
"Paying less money for water",
"Buying more water for future use.",
"Using different water for different usages.",
"Using as little water as possible in cooking."
] |
Which of the following statements is not true about the umbrella? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
To us it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains, But actually the umbrella was not invented as protection against the rain, Its first use was as a shade against the sun! Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8240.txt | To us it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains, But actually the umbrella was not invented as protection against the rain, Its first use was as a shade against the sun! Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it ... | [
"No one exactly knows who the inventor of the umbrella was",
"The umbrella was first invented to be used as protection against the sun.",
"The umbrella changed much in style in the eighteenth century",
"In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade."
] |
While you are taking great pains to write a research report, _ can most probably be a help. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Whether you're having problems with your homework or you're preparing for your term paper, these student-focused websites can help you with anything you need. The key to getting the most out of these online resources is to know how they can best be used to your advantage.
Facebook
Although Facebook can be one... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8490.txt | Whether you're having problems with your homework or you're preparing for your term paper, these student-focused websites can help you with anything you need. The key to getting the most out of these online resources is to know how they can best be used to your advantage.
Facebook
Although Facebook can be one of your ... | [
"Facebook",
"SparkNotes",
"Amazon.coin",
"Wikipedia"
] |
Merry had 50 boxes of apples on Saturday and 25 boxes on Sunday. There were 10 apples in each box. If she sold a total of 720 apples on Saturday and Sunday, how many boxes of apples are left? | Merry had a total of 50 + 25 = <<50+25=75>>75 boxes of apples.
These 75 boxes is equal to 75 x 10 = <<75*10=750>>750 apples.
There were 750 - 720 = <<750-720=30>>30 apples left.
Thus, 30/10 = <<30/10=3>>3 boxes of apples are left.
#### 3 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Merry had 50 boxes of apples on Saturday and 25 boxes on Sunday. There were 10 apples in each box. If she sold a total of 720 apples on Saturday and Sunday, how many boxes of apples are left? | Merry had a total of 50 + 25 = <<50+25=75>>75 boxes of apples.
These 75 boxes is equal to 75 x 10 = <<75*10=750>>750 apples.
There were 750 - 720 = <<750-720=30>>30 apples left.
Thus, 30/10 = <<30/10=3>>3 boxes of apples are left.
#### 3 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The main purpose of the text is to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Just like children, baby animals spend countless hours at play. After studying animal play for many years, scientists recognize that young animal play is practice for adult behavior. Today this play is roughly divided into the following groups.
Locomotor play refers to the movements animals carry out in their ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9333.txt | Just like children, baby animals spend countless hours at play. After studying animal play for many years, scientists recognize that young animal play is practice for adult behavior. Today this play is roughly divided into the following groups.
Locomotor play refers to the movements animals carry out in their play. Ru... | [
"ask us to take good care of wild animals",
"encourage us to learn more about animals",
"entertain us with interesting animal stories",
"show us something about animal behavior"
] |
According to the passage, we know it's _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Whether you're flying off to distant beaches or piling into the car for a weekend vacation, nurture a love of new places in your child this travel season. There are some wonderful products and media available to help your kids get fired up about geography.
For the youngest ones, don't miss the adorable Hu... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22089.txt | Whether you're flying off to distant beaches or piling into the car for a weekend vacation, nurture a love of new places in your child this travel season. There are some wonderful products and media available to help your kids get fired up about geography.
For the youngest ones, don't miss the adorable Hugg-A- Pla... | [
"an advertisement",
"an introduction of geography",
"a notice about traveling",
"a travel dairy"
] |
Why didn't the young man think the "weather report" absurdly superstitious? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A story tells about an elder villager who led other villagers carrying salt day and night to a town in order to buy food for the winter. One night they camped in an open air with a starry sky above. The elder villager, following the tradition passed down from ancestors, took out three blocks of salt and threw... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3988.txt | A story tells about an elder villager who led other villagers carrying salt day and night to a town in order to buy food for the winter. One night they camped in an open air with a starry sky above. The elder villager, following the tradition passed down from ancestors, took out three blocks of salt and threw them int... | [
"The villagers were always superstitious, especially the old man.",
"He didn't believe the god and only believe the modern science.",
"He didn't believe the traditional way could forecast the weather by using salt.",
"He thought the salt could tell us the weather."
] |
The following statements are true EXCEPT that_. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How men first learnt to invent words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a mystery. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things, so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23764.txt | How men first learnt to invent words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a mystery. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things, so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed upon cert... | [
"the more we read and learn, the larger our vocabulary will be",
"the longer we live, the number of words that mean something to us increases",
"words can be used to represent various meanings",
"literary style is usually very charming"
] |
We can learn from the passage that the writer _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Before I started school, people felt that I was not going to be successful. At the age of four I started speech lessons because basically I could not speak well enough for anyone to understand me. The story goes downhill from here.
The first grade was a struggle. I not only had difficulty speaking, but also fe... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1922.txt | Before I started school, people felt that I was not going to be successful. At the age of four I started speech lessons because basically I could not speak well enough for anyone to understand me. The story goes downhill from here.
The first grade was a struggle. I not only had difficulty speaking, but also felt nervou... | [
"is a very successful teacher now",
"thinks teaching is a challenging job",
"has solved problems with his own effort",
"works in the same school with Mrs. Wakefield"
] |
How is the prize different this year? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Garden Burgers located in Truman was recognized by the Garden Burgers head office in Kansas City, Missouri.The Truman location of Garden Burgers recorded the highest sales last year.It brought in over $ 1 ,500,000 for the entire year.But what is more important is that Truman only has a population of 40,000... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20789.txt | The Garden Burgers located in Truman was recognized by the Garden Burgers head office in Kansas City, Missouri.The Truman location of Garden Burgers recorded the highest sales last year.It brought in over $ 1 ,500,000 for the entire year.But what is more important is that Truman only has a population of 40,000.The stor... | [
"The prize is worth $70,000.",
"All the staff are invited.",
"The company permits a longer holiday.",
"The prize includes tickets to a football game."
] |
When you go outside in winter, you should _ according to the article. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is cold outside in winter, but winter is also an interesting season. You can do some outdoor winter activities for fun. It is important to choose the right outdoor activity in winter. Playing outside won't make you sick. Before you go out to have fun, wear gloves, coats and warm socks and warm shoes. And y... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7649.txt | It is cold outside in winter, but winter is also an interesting season. You can do some outdoor winter activities for fun. It is important to choose the right outdoor activity in winter. Playing outside won't make you sick. Before you go out to have fun, wear gloves, coats and warm socks and warm shoes. And you should... | [
"bring some water",
"bring a mobile phone",
"wear a watch",
"wear fewer clothes"
] |
By writing the article, the writer tries to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Recently a Beijing father asked what "PK' meant at an Internet forum.
"My family has been watching the ' Super Girl' singing competition TV programme . My little daughter asked me what'PK'meant. but I had no idea. "explained the puzzled father.
To a lot of Chinese young people who have been playing games onli... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18404.txt | Recently a Beijing father asked what "PK' meant at an Internet forum.
"My family has been watching the ' Super Girl' singing competition TV programme . My little daughter asked me what'PK'meant. but I had no idea. "explained the puzzled father.
To a lot of Chinese young people who have been playing games online. it is... | [
"explain some Internet language",
"suggest common Internet language",
"laU9h at the Beijing father",
"draw our attention to Internet language"
] |
What is the general name for a solid material that is formed via a natural process? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the general name for a solid material that is formed via a natural process? | mineral | science | null | null | null | plasma | chemical | gas | mineral | A mineral is a solid material that forms by a natural process. A mineral can be made of an element or a compound. It has a specific chemical composition. Its chemical composition is different from other minerals. Each type of mineral has physical properties that differ from others. These properties include crystal stru... | null | null | null |
How did Ma Shwe manage to save her calf from the fast-flowing water? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I suddenly heard an elephant crying as though frightened. Looking down, I immediately recognized that something was wrong, and ran down to the edge of the near bank. There I saw Ma Shwe with her three-month-old calf struggling in the fast-rising water, and it was a life-and-death struggle. Her calf was floatin... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8905.txt | I suddenly heard an elephant crying as though frightened. Looking down, I immediately recognized that something was wrong, and ran down to the edge of the near bank. There I saw Ma Shwe with her three-month-old calf struggling in the fast-rising water, and it was a life-and-death struggle. Her calf was floating and scr... | [
"By putting it on a safe spot.",
"By pressing it against her body.",
"By taking it away with her.",
"By carrying it on her back"
] |
What is the logarithmic scale that measures the largest jolt of energy released by an earthquake called? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the logarithmic scale that measures the largest jolt of energy released by an earthquake called? | richter scale | science | null | null | null | tremor scale | Shake scale | Geiger counter | richter scale | The Richter scale is a logarithmic scale that measures the largest jolt of energy released by an earthquake. | null | null | null |
Hormones produced by what gland in the neck increase the rate of metabolism in cells throughout the body? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Hormones produced by what gland in the neck increase the rate of metabolism in cells throughout the body? | thyroid | science | null | null | null | thymus | pituitary | kidney | thyroid | The thyroid gland is a large gland in the neck. Thyroid hormones increase the rate of metabolism in cells throughout the body. They control how quickly cells use energy and make proteins. | null | null | null |
The passage is probably taken from _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We offer a full range of services to make your IKEA experience more complete:
Old Kitchen Removing Service
Are you going to buy a brand-new kitchen in IKEA? So how to do with your old kitchen at home? Don't worry! IKEA is now providing professional _ and removing service for old kitchen to you. By this service... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6760.txt | We offer a full range of services to make your IKEA experience more complete:
Old Kitchen Removing Service
Are you going to buy a brand-new kitchen in IKEA? So how to do with your old kitchen at home? Don't worry! IKEA is now providing professional _ and removing service for old kitchen to you. By this service you can ... | [
"a guide",
"a travel book",
"a newspaper",
"a magazine"
] |
Phillip will celebrate his thirtieth birthday by _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Everyone has his own birthday. People in different countries celebrate their birthdays in different ways. Now here are four people from different countries. They will tell us how they celebrate their birthdays in their countries.
Sandy comes from Madrid . She says happily, "My 21st birthday is on Saturday, an... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5028.txt | Everyone has his own birthday. People in different countries celebrate their birthdays in different ways. Now here are four people from different countries. They will tell us how they celebrate their birthdays in their countries.
Sandy comes from Madrid . She says happily, "My 21st birthday is on Saturday, and I'm goi... | [
"eating out for dinner with his friends",
"pulling on the ear of his friends",
"cooking noodles",
"receiving some lucky money"
] |
In the desert _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The deserts of the world are not all covered with sand. Many of them have surfaces of rock or clay or small stones. They are not flat, either. They often have high hills and deep valleys. There is some plants' life in many parts of the desert. There is little rain in the desert, but it does fall often enough f... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high823.txt | The deserts of the world are not all covered with sand. Many of them have surfaces of rock or clay or small stones. They are not flat, either. They often have high hills and deep valleys. There is some plants' life in many parts of the desert. There is little rain in the desert, but it does fall often enough for most p... | [
"it rains in spring only",
"it rains for a short time every month",
"there is some rain, but far from enough",
"the rainfall is just enough for the plants"
] |
You want to keep healthy you should _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you know that a Mom deserves a special gift this year for Mother's Day? Sure, flowers can always brighten Mother's day and a dinner out is always appreciated. However, doesn't she deserve something more personal or something that lasts longer than an evening?
I'm talking about the gift of fitness. Improved ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11391.txt | Do you know that a Mom deserves a special gift this year for Mother's Day? Sure, flowers can always brighten Mother's day and a dinner out is always appreciated. However, doesn't she deserve something more personal or something that lasts longer than an evening?
I'm talking about the gift of fitness. Improved fitness i... | [
"reduce stress and have a good sleep",
"try your best to get rid of depression",
"increase your energy and work longer",
"take an active part in physical activity"
] |
Adam has 18 magnets. He gave away a third of the magnets, and he still had half as many magnets as Peter. How many magnets does Peter have? | Adam gave away 18/3 = <<18/3=6>>6 magnets.
Adam had 18-6 = <<18-6=12>>12 magnets left.
Peter has 12*2 = <<12*2=24>>24 magnets.
#### 24 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Adam has 18 magnets. He gave away a third of the magnets, and he still had half as many magnets as Peter. How many magnets does Peter have? | Adam gave away 18/3 = <<18/3=6>>6 magnets.
Adam had 18-6 = <<18-6=12>>12 magnets left.
Peter has 12*2 = <<12*2=24>>24 magnets.
#### 24 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
My weekend was _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I lived in a big city. It's noisy and dirty and I got very tried. At the weekends I like to leave the city and get some fresh air and a good rest. A few weekends ago I decided to see my parents. I was really looking forward to it.
My parents live a long way away. I went to see them with James, a friend, and we... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24242.txt | I lived in a big city. It's noisy and dirty and I got very tried. At the weekends I like to leave the city and get some fresh air and a good rest. A few weekends ago I decided to see my parents. I was really looking forward to it.
My parents live a long way away. I went to see them with James, a friend, and we drove do... | [
"restful",
"successful",
"wonderful",
"tiring"
] |
Hash has nine more than half as many toys as Bill has. If Bill has 60 toys, how many total toys do the boys have? | First we need to know what half of Bills toys are, 60 toys / 2 = <<60/2=30>>30 toys.
Hash has 9 toys + 30 toys = <<9+30=39>>39 toys.
Together the boys have 60 toys + 39 toys = <<60+39=99>>99 toys.
#### 99 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Hash has nine more than half as many toys as Bill has. If Bill has 60 toys, how many total toys do the boys have? | First we need to know what half of Bills toys are, 60 toys / 2 = <<60/2=30>>30 toys.
Hash has 9 toys + 30 toys = <<9+30=39>>39 toys.
Together the boys have 60 toys + 39 toys = <<60+39=99>>99 toys.
#### 99 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
From the passage, we can conclude that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When my first wartime Christmas came, I was in basic training in New Jersey and not sure if I could make it home for the holidays. Only on the afternoon of December 23 was the list of men who would have three-day passes posted. I was one of the lucky soldiers.
It was Christmas Eve when I arrived, and a light... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16205.txt | When my first wartime Christmas came, I was in basic training in New Jersey and not sure if I could make it home for the holidays. Only on the afternoon of December 23 was the list of men who would have three-day passes posted. I was one of the lucky soldiers.
It was Christmas Eve when I arrived, and a light snow had... | [
"the writer used to cut very beautiful Christmas trees",
"his mother didn't like perfect trees",
"his mother didn't want to have a tree",
"the writer wouldn't have a tree cut by someone else"
] |
Why did the thief go to the shop at 1:00 p.m.? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There once was a very honest shopkeeper whose business was to provide goods to the local people. He would open his shop at 8:00 a.m. after having his breakfast and at 1:00 p.m. he would go for lunch. In the evening at 8:30 p.m. he closed his shop to complete his daily routine.
However, to get time for lunch wa... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24035.txt | There once was a very honest shopkeeper whose business was to provide goods to the local people. He would open his shop at 8:00 a.m. after having his breakfast and at 1:00 p.m. he would go for lunch. In the evening at 8:30 p.m. he closed his shop to complete his daily routine.
However, to get time for lunch was really ... | [
"Because he thought he would be asked to keep the shop.",
"Because the shopkeeper invited him to lunch then.",
"Because the shop was closed at that time.",
"Because he want to buy cheap things then."
] |
What's the best title for the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are many differences between America and China. The biggest difference is traffic rules. In America there are too much more cars than in China. But there are much fewer traffic jams and accidents in America than in China. We hardly see traffic police in the street, but all cars obey strictly traffic rule... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5916.txt | There are many differences between America and China. The biggest difference is traffic rules. In America there are too much more cars than in China. But there are much fewer traffic jams and accidents in America than in China. We hardly see traffic police in the street, but all cars obey strictly traffic rules, and pe... | [
"American Traffic Rules",
"Differences in Traffic Rules between China and America",
"Traffic Jams in America",
"American People Who Obey Traffic Rules"
] |
According to the passage, the bride enters the church _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Weddings in the United States vary as much as the people do. There are church weddings with a great deal of fanfare ; there are weddings on mountain tops with guests barefooted; there have been weddings on the ocean floor with oxygen tanks for the guests. But many weddings, no matter where or how they are perf... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14603.txt | Weddings in the United States vary as much as the people do. There are church weddings with a great deal of fanfare ; there are weddings on mountain tops with guests barefooted; there have been weddings on the ocean floor with oxygen tanks for the guests. But many weddings, no matter where or how they are performed, in... | [
"carrying a bunch of flower",
"with the groom",
"with the bridesmaid",
"from a side door."
] |
What mirrors diverge light rays and, thus, have a negative focal length? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What mirrors diverge light rays and, thus, have a negative focal length? | convex | science | null | null | null | diffraction | curved | concave | convex | behind the mirror. Convex mirrors diverge light rays and, thus, have a negative focal length. | null | null | null |
What happens to the ants when they become old? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ants have a reputation for strength,organization and teamwork.But researchers have now discovered that a key secret to the success of ants is their ability to identify the importance of age in the work place.
A study of Gentral American leaf-cutter ants has shown that the younger and stronger members are give ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12126.txt | Ants have a reputation for strength,organization and teamwork.But researchers have now discovered that a key secret to the success of ants is their ability to identify the importance of age in the work place.
A study of Gentral American leaf-cutter ants has shown that the younger and stronger members are give the tough... | [
"They no longer hve work to do.",
"They keep doing the same work.",
"They have to leave and live on themselves.",
"They are given a new worthwhile job."
] |
Why did the stranger follow the writer? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I was walking along prefix = st1 /Orchard Roadwhen I realized a tall young man wearing a jacket and tie was following me. I noticed him because not many people wear a jacket and tie in the middle of a hot summer day, and I had already seen this man four times that afternoon.
To make sure he was following me, I... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23892.txt | I was walking along prefix = st1 /Orchard Roadwhen I realized a tall young man wearing a jacket and tie was following me. I noticed him because not many people wear a jacket and tie in the middle of a hot summer day, and I had already seen this man four times that afternoon.
To make sure he was following me, I walked o... | [
"He was interested in elderly people.",
"He often does such things.",
"He was writing a book about old people.",
"He needed materials for his article."
] |
Obama's mother, Ann, died of cancer in about _ while his father died in _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Throughout his early years, Obama was known at home and at school as "Barry". Obama's parents met while both were attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where his father was enrolled as a foreign student. They separated when he was two years old and later divorced . His father received Master's degree i... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3399.txt | Throughout his early years, Obama was known at home and at school as "Barry". Obama's parents met while both were attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where his father was enrolled as a foreign student. They separated when he was two years old and later divorced . His father received Master's degree in Economi... | [
"1982; 1967",
"1967; 1982",
"1979; 1967",
"1995; 1982"
] |
Which of the following is true? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you know Australia? Australia is the largest island in the world. It is a little smaller than China. It is in the south of earth. When China is in autumn, it's spring in Australia. Australia is big, but its population is not large. The population of Australia is nearly as large as that of Shanghai.
The gove... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7767.txt | Do you know Australia? Australia is the largest island in the world. It is a little smaller than China. It is in the south of earth. When China is in autumn, it's spring in Australia. Australia is big, but its population is not large. The population of Australia is nearly as large as that of Shanghai.
The government ha... | [
"Australia is famous for its sheep, kangaroos and wild flowers.",
"We ran back to the car because we were in the middle of the white sheep.",
"Three hundred sheep came towards us because they saw us.",
"If you go to the countryside in Australia, you will see a large number of kangaroos."
] |
The worst thing about cheating is that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's five minutes before the exam and you are in a state of panic. You just have to pass it, but how? You didn't even open the book the night before and you hear a voice in your head saying "Cheat, cheat ..." So what are you going to do, ignore it and fail or go for it? It's a tough decision many students must... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6388.txt | It's five minutes before the exam and you are in a state of panic. You just have to pass it, but how? You didn't even open the book the night before and you hear a voice in your head saying "Cheat, cheat ..." So what are you going to do, ignore it and fail or go for it? It's a tough decision many students must make.
Mo... | [
"you cheat others and yourself",
"you can get caught and fail",
"you give others a bad impression",
"your teacher will inform your parents"
] |
What is the theme of the story? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was a baby, I entertained you and made you laugh.Whenever I was "bad", you'd shake your finger at me and ask, "How could you?"--but then you'd give up, and roll me over for a belly scratch and I believed that life could not be any more perfect.
My housetraining was a long process, because you were terri... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4092.txt | When I was a baby, I entertained you and made you laugh.Whenever I was "bad", you'd shake your finger at me and ask, "How could you?"--but then you'd give up, and roll me over for a belly scratch and I believed that life could not be any more perfect.
My housetraining was a long process, because you were terribly busy,... | [
"Be ready for changes.",
"Never expect too much.",
"Never complain about your life.",
"Be faithful to those who love you"
] |
Who may have talked to Mr Bartley? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Fish stories" are stories of the greatest fish that a fisherman has almost caught, but for some reason, the fish always get away. Usually, these stories do not have much truth to them. One of the biggest fish stories in history was about a whale.
In 1891, a ship hunting for whales in the South Atlantic Ocean ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2117.txt | "Fish stories" are stories of the greatest fish that a fisherman has almost caught, but for some reason, the fish always get away. Usually, these stories do not have much truth to them. One of the biggest fish stories in history was about a whale.
In 1891, a ship hunting for whales in the South Atlantic Ocean found a v... | [
"A scientist.",
"The captain's wife.",
"The sailors on the ship.",
"A newspaper reporter."
] |
How is Jane learning now? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Mary,
I am not happy these days. I am new in this class, you know, but I don' t have any friends here. I always have to keep quiet and put my heart into my study. I thought things would be fine.
It's very hard for me to be happy and sometimes I get lost in thought. So I can't follow the teacher. I know it... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7415.txt | Dear Mary,
I am not happy these days. I am new in this class, you know, but I don' t have any friends here. I always have to keep quiet and put my heart into my study. I thought things would be fine.
It's very hard for me to be happy and sometimes I get lost in thought. So I can't follow the teacher. I know it is not r... | [
"Good.",
"Bad.",
"She has improved a lot.",
"She hides her unhappiness."
] |
This text is written to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Exchanging music over the Internet is fun and easy. Better yet, it's free, which means you don't have to pay for any more expensive music CDs. Several online file-sharing services make it easy for music lovers to exchange their favorite tunes with one another.
However, this
sharing of music -- a form of music ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16517.txt | Exchanging music over the Internet is fun and easy. Better yet, it's free, which means you don't have to pay for any more expensive music CDs. Several online file-sharing services make it easy for music lovers to exchange their favorite tunes with one another.
However, this
sharing of music -- a form of music piracy --... | [
"discuss music piracy on the Internet",
"introduce the popularity of online music",
"persuade music fans to give up downloading music",
"protect copyrighted music from being downloaded illegally"
] |
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT used in health spas? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are three branches of medicine. One is called "doctor medicine" or "scientific medicine". Scientific doctors try to observe sickness, look for logical pattern, and then find out how the human body works. From there they figure out what treatments may work. This kind of medicine is believed to date from t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10381.txt | There are three branches of medicine. One is called "doctor medicine" or "scientific medicine". Scientific doctors try to observe sickness, look for logical pattern, and then find out how the human body works. From there they figure out what treatments may work. This kind of medicine is believed to date from the 4thcen... | [
"Magic power",
"A healthy life style",
"Religious faith",
"Various herbs"
] |
Many common hand tools create a mechanical advantage by using the basic principles found in simple machines. For example, a screwdriver uses the principles of the wheel and axle. In order to increase gripping force, pliers use the principle demonstrated in the | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Many common hand tools create a mechanical advantage by using the basic principles found in simple machines. For example, a screwdriver uses the principles of the wheel and axle. In order to increase gripping force, pliers use the principle demonstrated in the
Choices:
A. pulley.
B. lever.
C. wedge.
D. screw. | Correct answer: B | science | MCAS_1998_8_8 | {
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"screw."
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Which of the following is NOT the way for young people to help develop language according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Language is always changing and developing. This isn't a bad thing. If English hadn't changed for a long time, we won't have words to describe telephones, washing machines, computers or some other new things.
Language changes for several reasons. First, it changes because the needs of its speaker change. New t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6713.txt | Language is always changing and developing. This isn't a bad thing. If English hadn't changed for a long time, we won't have words to describe telephones, washing machines, computers or some other new things.
Language changes for several reasons. First, it changes because the needs of its speaker change. New technologi... | [
"They do it when they communicate with others of their own age.",
"They change words on their own.",
"They create them by making words shorter or combining words.",
"They make them out of proper names."
] |
We can infer from the passage that before that very afternoon, the family _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One afternoon, after finishing shopping in a supermarket, my family and I went to the checkout. I suddenly thought we didn't need any of the junk, and we abandoned all of those, saving $300.
That got me thinking about all our pointless expenses in life. With a promise that we'd stop if it was killing us, I con... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14761.txt | One afternoon, after finishing shopping in a supermarket, my family and I went to the checkout. I suddenly thought we didn't need any of the junk, and we abandoned all of those, saving $300.
That got me thinking about all our pointless expenses in life. With a promise that we'd stop if it was killing us, I convinced th... | [
"had had higher income",
"had had a good habit of saving money",
"had often spent money without thinking much",
"hadn't realized they would have met financial problems"
] |
On the first day of the pandas' arrival, visitors could _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A pair of giant pandas from southwest China's Sichuan Province arrived at their new home in Belgium's Pairi Daiza zoo, some 60km southwest of downtown Brussels, at around 15:00 local time (1400GMT) on February 23, 2014.
About 2,500 people, many of them excited children waving national flags of China and Belgiu... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6007.txt | A pair of giant pandas from southwest China's Sichuan Province arrived at their new home in Belgium's Pairi Daiza zoo, some 60km southwest of downtown Brussels, at around 15:00 local time (1400GMT) on February 23, 2014.
About 2,500 people, many of them excited children waving national flags of China and Belgium as well... | [
"gently feel the pandas along the road to the zoo",
"get into the panda hall of 5,300 square meters",
"take pictures with the pandas freely",
"watch the pandas through the TV system in the zoo"
] |
According to the text, the native language is important and valuable to immigrants in that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Language is a way to communicate with each other. We started to learn language when we were born. However, people are used to speaking their native language, so immigrants are having many problems between the first generation and the second generation because they don't have the same native language. Also, the... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7312.txt | Language is a way to communicate with each other. We started to learn language when we were born. However, people are used to speaking their native language, so immigrants are having many problems between the first generation and the second generation because they don't have the same native language. Also, the second g... | [
"it gives them self-confidence and better chance",
"t makes the second generation love motherland",
"it helps the second generation to understand their parents",
"it strengthens the family ties and reminds them of their identity (BCABD)"
] |
To buy a book, you pay $20 for each of the first 5 books at the supermarket, and for each additional book you buy over $20, you receive a discount of $2. If Beatrice bought 20 books, how much did she pay at the supermarket? | For the first five books, the total cost is $20*5 = $<<20*5=100>>100
For every additional book over $5, you pay $2 less, totaling to $20-$2 = $18
Beatrice bought 20 books, so the number of books at which she received the $2 discount is 20-5 = <<20-5=15>>15 books.
For the 15 books, Beatrice paid 15*$18 = $<<15*18=270>>2... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | To buy a book, you pay $20 for each of the first 5 books at the supermarket, and for each additional book you buy over $20, you receive a discount of $2. If Beatrice bought 20 books, how much did she pay at the supermarket? | For the first five books, the total cost is $20*5 = $<<20*5=100>>100
For every additional book over $5, you pay $2 less, totaling to $20-$2 = $18
Beatrice bought 20 books, so the number of books at which she received the $2 discount is 20-5 = <<20-5=15>>15 books.
For the 15 books, Beatrice paid 15*$18 = $<<15*18=270>>2... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What can audience do during Koktebel Festival? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
While some music festivals were canceled because the economy isn't good, plenty remain for music lovers. Here's a guide to the best rock and jazz festivals this summer.
Krayina Mriy
When and where: June20-21, Kyiv, Pyrohovo folk museum
Lineup, TNMK, Boombox, Vopli Vidoplyasova, Onuka
Krayina Mriy is an annual ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14223.txt | While some music festivals were canceled because the economy isn't good, plenty remain for music lovers. Here's a guide to the best rock and jazz festivals this summer.
Krayina Mriy
When and where: June20-21, Kyiv, Pyrohovo folk museum
Lineup, TNMK, Boombox, Vopli Vidoplyasova, Onuka
Krayina Mriy is an annual rock musi... | [
"They can talk with the superstar from the U.S.",
"They can play a traditional music instrument.",
"They can play a part in the music performance.",
"They can enjoy listening to some music lectures."
] |
From the passage we know that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The interview had been going on for about 20 minutes and everything seems to be going well.Then, suddenly, the interviewer asks an unexpected question, "Which is more important, law or love?"
Job applicants in the west increasingly find themselves asked strange questions like this.And the signs are that this i... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15763.txt | The interview had been going on for about 20 minutes and everything seems to be going well.Then, suddenly, the interviewer asks an unexpected question, "Which is more important, law or love?"
Job applicants in the west increasingly find themselves asked strange questions like this.And the signs are that this is beginni... | [
"job applicants are always asked such questions",
"more Chinese applicants fail to find a job",
"applicants should not act as reasonably as a prisoner",
"aptitude testing is becoming popular worldwide"
] |
What does Uncle Wang do? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Uncle Wang works in a book shop in the middle of the city. The shop is not far from his home. It is about one kilometer away. So Uncle Wang seldom goes to work by bus. He usually goes bike there by bike, sometimes on foot .It takes him twenty minutes to get there by bike and forty minutes on foot. Today his ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8030.txt | Uncle Wang works in a book shop in the middle of the city. The shop is not far from his home. It is about one kilometer away. So Uncle Wang seldom goes to work by bus. He usually goes bike there by bike, sometimes on foot .It takes him twenty minutes to get there by bike and forty minutes on foot. Today his bike is b... | [
"He sells books.",
"He grows flowers.",
"He makes shoes.",
"He works in a hospital."
] |
During the three years after her husband's death, the writer _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mail lay scattered across the kitchen table. I couldn't put off sorting through it any longer. I checked the envelopes, putting aside the ones addressed to my husband.
It had been over three years since Bob had died. To friends and family it looked like I had moved past the worst of my sorrow. I took care of m... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14915.txt | Mail lay scattered across the kitchen table. I couldn't put off sorting through it any longer. I checked the envelopes, putting aside the ones addressed to my husband.
It had been over three years since Bob had died. To friends and family it looked like I had moved past the worst of my sorrow. I took care of my house, ... | [
"kept in close touch with friends and neighbors",
"just stayed at her home to take care of her house",
"forgot her unhappiness completely with busy work",
"lived in emptiness and hopelessness due to hardships"
] |
Malls use infrared faucets mainly because _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At the shopping mall, you probably think about spending, not saving. Think about all the lights that keep the mall bright. Think about all the water faucets in the toilet. Think about all the air conditioning in summer. Saving energy is a hot topic for such a big place!
Many things at the mall use energy. Elec... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8242.txt | At the shopping mall, you probably think about spending, not saving. Think about all the lights that keep the mall bright. Think about all the water faucets in the toilet. Think about all the air conditioning in summer. Saving energy is a hot topic for such a big place!
Many things at the mall use energy. Electric ligh... | [
"they save water",
"they are fancy",
"they are simple",
"they turn themselves off"
] |
Fang Jun has no _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hello! My name is Mark Brown. I am in Shanghai, China now. I am a student in a middle school. I like green and blue. I have a blue cup.
I have two friends. One is Liu Wei, a girl, and one is Fang Jun, a boy. Liu Wei's telephone number is 6523-4476. She has a black jacket and she likes it. Fang Jun has no phone... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8080.txt | Hello! My name is Mark Brown. I am in Shanghai, China now. I am a student in a middle school. I like green and blue. I have a blue cup.
I have two friends. One is Liu Wei, a girl, and one is Fang Jun, a boy. Liu Wei's telephone number is 6523-4476. She has a black jacket and she likes it. Fang Jun has no phone. His QQ ... | [
"friend",
"phone",
"jacket",
"pen"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Standing desks have become common across Silicon Valley, offering health benefits to those willing to work on their feet. However, due to their high price, they have failed to catch on until now. Recently, Ikea has brought out Bekant convertible standing desk that can become a normal desk at the touch of a but... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10312.txt | Standing desks have become common across Silicon Valley, offering health benefits to those willing to work on their feet. However, due to their high price, they have failed to catch on until now. Recently, Ikea has brought out Bekant convertible standing desk that can become a normal desk at the touch of a button. The ... | [
"Before Bekant desk, similar adjustable desks have been widely used.",
"The seated desks will take the place of the standing desks in the future.",
"Compared to the Stir Kinect desk, the Bekant desk is much cheaper.",
"The adjustable desks were designed by the Apple and Disney Company."
] |
What is Mr. Jenkins proud of? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. Jenkins is fifty years old. He has taught math in a middle school for twenty-six years. He works hard and always come to his office on time. He hopes his students can be honest and is strict with them. Some of his students become famous persons,but they still remember him and often write to him. Of course ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1177.txt | Mr. Jenkins is fifty years old. He has taught math in a middle school for twenty-six years. He works hard and always come to his office on time. He hopes his students can be honest and is strict with them. Some of his students become famous persons,but they still remember him and often write to him. Of course the old m... | [
"All his students have become honest.",
"All his students often write to him.",
"He's been a teacher for twenty-six years.",
"Some of his students become famous and often write to him."
] |
How did Jenny get her piano? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was four years old, I wanted nothing more in life than to play the piano. My best friend Betty had a piano. But Betty hardly played it at all. She would rather play hide-and-seek. It didn't seem fair.
One day my mother came to pick me up from Betty's house. "Watch this!" I told her. Then I ran to play a... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5457.txt | When I was four years old, I wanted nothing more in life than to play the piano. My best friend Betty had a piano. But Betty hardly played it at all. She would rather play hide-and-seek. It didn't seem fair.
One day my mother came to pick me up from Betty's house. "Watch this!" I told her. Then I ran to play a song I h... | [
"Betty gave it to her.",
"She traded in the clarinet for it.",
"She got it from her uncle.",
"Her mother bought it from a stranger."
] |
The writer didn't notice the object on the road because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The sun was just coming up when I headed out to work last May at 6 a.m. Not quite dark but dark enough to need my headlights. I turned onto one of the lonely rural country roads.
Maybe it was because I was listening to the radio, maybe it was because I was already thinking about some projects at work, that I d... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5322.txt | The sun was just coming up when I headed out to work last May at 6 a.m. Not quite dark but dark enough to need my headlights. I turned onto one of the lonely rural country roads.
Maybe it was because I was listening to the radio, maybe it was because I was already thinking about some projects at work, that I didn't spo... | [
"it was rather dark then",
"she didn't use her headlights",
"there was much traffic",
"she was careless when driving"
] |
What is the set of steps that scientists use to learn about the world? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the set of steps that scientists use to learn about the world? | scientific method | science | null | null | null | Socratic method | philosophic method | rhythm method | scientific method | Sometime in your life you've asked a question about the world around you. Probably you've asked a lot of questions over the years. The best way to answer questions about the natural world is by using science. Scientists ask questions every day, and then use a set of steps to answer those questions. The steps are known ... | null | null | null |
How did people know John wanted the best present in the world? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
John sent his mother expensive presents on his mother's birthday every year. He liked to show her how rich he was. "I must find something wonderful for her, and it must be the only one in the whole world. Then my mother must be very happy." John thought. He advertised in the newspapers. "Wanted--the best pre... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11605.txt | John sent his mother expensive presents on his mother's birthday every year. He liked to show her how rich he was. "I must find something wonderful for her, and it must be the only one in the whole world. Then my mother must be very happy." John thought. He advertised in the newspapers. "Wanted--the best present for ... | [
"They rang John up.",
"They knew it from the newspapers.",
"John phoned them one by one.",
"They knew it on TV."
] |
From the appearance of the gentleman, we can guess he was probably a(n) _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My husband, my four-month-old daughter and I set out on a five-day driving journey from California to Washington. We had to stop frequently because our little child needed to stretch from the car seat.
One of our stops, once we crossed the Oregon border, was at a Black Bear Diner. Walking towards the front doo... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2999.txt | My husband, my four-month-old daughter and I set out on a five-day driving journey from California to Washington. We had to stop frequently because our little child needed to stretch from the car seat.
One of our stops, once we crossed the Oregon border, was at a Black Bear Diner. Walking towards the front door we noti... | [
"waiter",
"actor",
"beggar",
"worker"
] |
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